Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Important Information; Cautions
i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk offire or shock hazard,do not expose this VCRto rain or moisture. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche d...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings ______________________________ i Cautions ______________________________ i Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i Product Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2 Antenna or C...
Page 4 - Hooking Up the VCR; Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.; Choose one answer from below.; Optional Hookups
2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) andAdvanced (B). The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It isthe easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advan...
Page 5 - Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box; Back of TV; Back of VCR
3 Hooking Up the VCR Back of VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple...
Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels; Cable Box; switch on back of VCR
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN S-VIDEO AUDIO CABLE /ANTENNA L / ...
Page 7 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the...
Page 8 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box RF ...
Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR; Remote; Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 7 continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Remote (Stock No. 233456) SEARCH POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE INPUT PREV CH TRACKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLAY SPEED TV•VCR...
Page 11 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
9 Setting Up the VCR 8. Set the time and date. When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area of the VCRÕs display panel. Startup VCR SLP 6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of them arenot active, have weak signals, or you ...
Page 12 - Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
10 9. Use TV•VCR button. Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCRor the picture from the TV channel. This button lets yourecord a program on the VCR while watching anothercha...
Page 13 - Using the Remote Control; Up or Down; VCR Function Buttons
11 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons SEARCH POWER REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE INPUT PREV CH TRACKING CLEAR MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHANNEL DISPLAY SPEED TV•VCR - + CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lowerchannel in the VCRÕs channelmemory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00 . Al...
Page 14 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; To Play a Tape; Auto Play Feature
12 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR fea...
Page 15 - Using the Playback Features; Pause for Stop Action; Fast Forward Search; Automatic Tracking
13 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of thescene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the acti...
Page 16 - DISPLAY Button
14 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape DISPLAY Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date,time, and tape speed on the TV screen. TheVCR status will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they aredisplayed. If you do ...
Page 17 - Index Search
15 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments. 1 . Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds. 2 . Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds. SRCH+ appears in the VCRÕs d...
Page 18 - Zero Search
16 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape Zero Search The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tapeseveral times. ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press REW ...
Page 19 - Recording a Program; Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions; Types of Recordings; Recording Speeds; Recording Pause; Using the Recording Features
17 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions Express (XPR) Recording Recording While You're Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Types of Recor...
Page 20 - To Make a Recording
18 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Basic Recording – Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs videoinput channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display pane...
Page 21 - Stopping a Recording in Progress; Express Display on
19 Recording a Program Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR willturn off automatically at the end of the recording. VCR SLP REC POWER CHANNEL STOP • EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY • PAUSE FWD RECORD Display showin...
Page 22 - different; Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV; Canadian List; SAMPLE
20 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+* Recording) *VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (Not Requiring a Cable Box) A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable...
Page 23 - TM; Channel Worksheet; Broadcast or Cable TV
21 VCR Plus+ TM Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) Channel Number You Receive This Station On** VCR Plus+ Channel Number* (See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Cha...
Page 24 - Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording; Turn off the VCR
22 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a oneyear period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ¥ The cloc...
Page 25 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording
23 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eightdifferent programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.¥ A tape with safety tab has ...
Page 26 - Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings; Recording While You’re Away
24 Recording a Program Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. 4. Press MENU to display information for the next program. 5. Press...
Page 27 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes; at the same time
25 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. 3. If you ...
Page 28 - References; Location of Controls; or; Front Panel; Tape Compartment
26 References Location of Controls POWER CHANNEL STOP • EJECT TRACKING RECORD REW PLAY • PAUSE FWD CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel inthe VCRÕs channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback orpause. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR isstoppe...
Page 29 - Back Panel; Switch; VIDEO
27 Location of Controls References Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TVto see the VCR picture if you connect the VCRusing one of the basic hookups. ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cablesystem that is attached to this connector...
Page 30 - AM; TIMER; Status indicators show what the VCR is doing.; REC; Display Panel
28 AM VCR SLP REC TIMER Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes whiletape is ejecting. Channel Number, Line Indicator ( VID1 ), Time, Time Counter, or Status Indicator The current time, time counter, channel number, orline indicator ( VID1 ) appears here. Status indicator...
Page 31 - Cleaning the VCR
29 Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 2-Head System: Audio: Mono record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable chann...
Page 32 - Trouble Checks; Trouble
30 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check belowbefore you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote No picture when VCR turned on Ð using a basichookup Poor or no pict...
Page 34 - Limited Warranty
32 References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: ¥ Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ¥ Ninety days for labor charges. ¥ One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 daysfrom the date of shipment to the ren...
Page 35 - Index
33 References Index Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Add or Remove Channels from Memory9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . .9 ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector . . . .3-8,27 Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . . . .3-6,24,27 Auto Channel Search...
