Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Cautions
i Introduction WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk offire or shock hazard,do not expose this VCRto rain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Important Information; Using the Remote Control; Recording a Program
Introduction Table of Contents 1 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) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cableconnection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not beneeded. The advanc...
Page 5 - Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box; Back of VCR; Back of TV
A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2 . Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories ...
Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 Back of VCR R L OUT OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT IN Cabl...
Page 7 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels
A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connectionwhich requires fewer accessories. 1 . Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additionalaccessories n...
Page 8 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
6 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the hookup to t...
Page 9 - Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver
7 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver LEFT RIGHT PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX REC PLAY OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 Back of VCR R L OUT Back ofAmplifier/Receiver Audio/Video Cables LEFT RIGHT PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX REC PLAY OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. ...
Page 10 - Setting Up the VCR; Startup
8 Setting Up the VCR 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 3. Turn on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B . If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR. If you used one o...
Page 13 - the display panel brightness.
11 Setting Up the VCR Startup VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 SET CLOCK SET CLOCK TIME --:-- (HH:MM) DATE --/--/-- PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECTPRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 SET CLOCK3 CHANNELS4 PREFERENCES PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR12 AUTO PLAY: ON3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON4 FRONT P...
Page 14 - Buttons; Component Buttons
12 Using the Remote Control Buttons TV CABLE 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 0 MENU PREV CH PAUSE SEARCH SLOW•F.ADV REC STOP CLEAR POWER TRACKING FF REW PLAY SPEED VCR INPUT CHAN VOL MUTE DISP TV•VCR continued on next page CABLE Used with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box.See page 15. TV Turns on...
Page 15 - TV Function Buttons
13 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons (continued) PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then selectanother. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels. REC (Record) Starts the VCR recording. Used for express recording. Seepage 25. REW (Rewi...
Page 16 - Controlling a TV; Program the Remote for a TV; Operate the TV
14 Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatibleRCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control othermanufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers thatcorrespond to your bran...
Page 17 - Controlling a Cable Box; Program the remote; Operate the Cable Box
15 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box The CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box. If your cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, youwill probably be able to program the VCR’s remote to control your cable box. T...
Page 18 - Playing a Tape; Operating Instructions; To play a tape
16 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TV’s video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR turns on automatically. The VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is turned ON . Tape begin...
Page 19 - Using the Playback Features
17 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape AUTO PLAY Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start playingwhen you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3 . Pr...
Page 20 - Time Counter
18 Using the Playback Features DISP (Display) Button 1. Press DISP to display the status of the VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on theTV screen. You must set the time and date before they can bedisplayed. If you do not press DISP again, this display times out. 2. Press ...
Page 21 - Picture Search; Slow Motion
19 Picture Search You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwardingor rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The timecounter is removed from the TV screen during picture search. Picture searchworks best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. F...
Page 22 - Pause for Stop Action; Automatic Tracking
20 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features PAUSE SEARCH SLOW•F.ADV REC STOP POWER FF REW PLAY TV CABLE VCR 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 0 MENU PREV CH CLEAR TRACKING SPEED INPUT CHAN VOL MUTE DISP TV•VCR Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details ofthe scene...
Page 23 - Index Search
21 Playing a Tape 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. Index Search The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records anindex mark on the...
Page 24 - Zero Search
22 Using the Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 from anywhere on a tape. This is especially convenient when you want towatch a segment of the tape several times. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape. 2. Press DISP twice to display ...
Page 26 - Types of Recordings; Recording Speeds; Basic Recording – Operating Instructions; To Make a Recording
24 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different recording features. The following sections describe these features. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). This speed you select appears on the TV screen. SP (Standard Play) gives...
Page 27 - Express Recording; Stopping a Recording in Progress
25 Recording a Program Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer programfeature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording. Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the cha...
Page 28 - Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)
26 Recording a Program To record stereo broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input. 1 . Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 . If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s dis...
Page 29 - Recording Audio Only; To Record Audio Only
27 Recording a Program Recording Audio Only To Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.) 1. Press the INPUT button on the remote until the line indicator ( L ) appears in the VCR’s display panel. Then, the VCR can record audio from the audioequipment connected to the AUDIO1 IN jacks. 2 . Press ...
Page 30 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; turn off the VCR; Stopping a Timer Recording
28 Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programswithin a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: • The clock is set correctly.• A tape with its safety tab in place has b...
Page 31 - Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
29 Recording a Program Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS menu. Each entered program is displayed for a fewseconds in sequence. 4. Press MENU...
Page 32 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
30 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s videoinput. 3. I...
Page 33 - Back Panel; References; Location of Controls; Front Panel
31 Back Panel OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN AUDIO1 VIDEO1 R L OUT 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see theVCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basichookups. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system whe...
Page 34 - Display Panel; SAP
32 References Location of Controls Hi-Fi Indicator Lights when the AUDIO PLAY feature is set to HIFI or MIX . POWER Indicator Lights when power is turned on. SAP Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to isbroadcasting Second Audio Program. Status IndicatorsShow what the VCR is doing: and R...
Page 35 - Cleaning the VCR
33 References Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo 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 capab...
Page 36 - Trouble Checks; Trouble
34 continued on next page References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help ortake your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls an RCA TV Remote n...
Page 38 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:
36 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. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR...
Page 39 - Index
37 References Index + and – Buttons...............................12,13,19 3CH.4 Switch ......................................3-9,31 Accessories, Included ................................8Add or Remove Channels from Memory...................................................9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ....
