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.; 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 - Back of VCR; Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box; Back of TV
3 Hooking Up the VCR RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R 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 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a si...
Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels; Cable Box
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R 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 OUT IN Cable Box From Cable R...
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 L R RF OUT ANT. IN CH. 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN L R 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 page...
Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR; 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. 233455) POWER REW PLAY FWD RECORD STOP PAUSE MENU TRACKING VOL CHAN TV•VCR SPEED SLOW VCR - + SEARCH TV F.ADV CLEAR PROG DISPLAY M...
Page 11 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings2 Set Clock3 Channels4 Preferences5 Audio6 Language 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...
Page 13 - Using the Remote Control; Controlling a TV; Program the remote for a TV
11 Using the Remote Control Remote Brand * Button Akai 03 AOC 06 Candle 06 Citizen 06 Colortyme 06 Concerto 06 Curtis Mathes 01,06 Daewoo 06 Daytron 06 Electrohome 06 Emerson 06 Envision 05,06 Fisher 05,08 GE 00,01,06,11 Goldstar 06 Hallmark 06 Hitachi 06 Infinity 04 J C Penny 00,01,06,09 JBL 04 Jen...
Page 14 - Remote Control; VCR Function Buttons; Component Buttons
12 Remote Control POWER REW PLAY FWD RECORD STOP PAUSE MENU TRACKING VOL CHAN TV•VCR SPEED SLOW VCR - + SEARCH TV F.ADV CLEAR PROG DISPLAY MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PREV CH INPUT CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lowerchannel in the VCRÕs channelmemory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00 . All...
Page 16 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; To Play a Tape
14 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 17 - Using the Playback Features; Pause for Stop Action; Auto Play Feature
15 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 the SP and SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during playback to st...
Page 18 - Frame Advance
Playing a Tape 16 Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works bestfor tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. 1 . Press PAUSE to stop the action. PAUS appears in the VCRÕs display panel. 2 . Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the s...
Page 19 - DISPLAY Button
17 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. The VCRstatus will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they aredisplayed. If you do ...
Page 20 - Index Search
18 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 21 - Zero Search; To Select Playback Sound
19 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 22 - Recording a Program; Types of Recordings; Recording Speeds; Recording Pause; Using the Recording Features
20 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions Recording While You're Away Timer Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording Audio Only Express (X...
Page 23 - To Make a Recording
21 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 video input channel. 1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCRÕs display pan...
Page 24 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; Turn off the VCR
22 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight differentprograms within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.¥ A tape w...
Page 25 - Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings; Recording While You’re Away
23 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings Recording a Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature. 4. Press MENU to display information for th...
Page 26 - To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
24 To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. 1 . Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 2 . If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to ...
Page 27 - Recording Audio Only; To Record Audio Only
25 Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN ( L and R ) jacks on the back of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only. To Record Audio Only 1. Press the INPUT button to select a line input. Press INPUT to recor...
Page 28 - Stopping a Recording in Progress
26 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 29 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
27 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 30 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel
28 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 VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback orpause. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR isstoppe...
Page 31 - Back Panel
29 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 32 - AM; TIMER; Status indicators show what the VCR is doing.; Display Panel
30 AM VCR SLP REC TIMER STEREO SAP HI-FI 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 IndicatorThe current time, time counter, channel number, orline indicator ( VID1 ) appears here. ...
Page 33 - Cleaning the VCR
31 Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi 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 ch...
Page 34 - Trouble Checks; Trouble
32 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 Remote no longer controls a compatible TV No picture when VCR turne...
Page 36 - Limited Warranty
34 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 37 - Index
35 References Index Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Controlling a Compatible TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 — D — Date, Set . . . ...
