Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Important Information; Cautions
i Introduction WARNING To reduce the risk of fireor shock hazard, do notexpose this product torain or moisture. Caution: To prevent 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 dans la ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
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 advan...
Page 5 - 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. 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 of the advanced hookups,...
Page 11 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
9 5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory. The first time you turn on the VCR or after a powerinterruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screenprompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH . If the message does not appear, go to step A below. If themessage appears, follow the directions on ...
Page 12 - Sélectionner la langue.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 7. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/ Sélectionner la langue. The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish orFrench language. The word ÒLanguageÓ cycles through the differentlanguages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on the TV screen. A . Press ME...
Page 13 - Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time
11 Setting Up the VCR Startup 10. Set the Time and Date. The TIMER indicator on the VCR front panel flashes until the time is set. A . Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . B . Press 2 to display the TIME menu. C . Press 1 to display SET TIME AND DATE . D . Enter the time and date with...
Page 15 - Using the Remote Control; VCR Function Buttons
13 Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons CLEAR MENU SPEED INPUT F. ADV TRACKING STOP PLAY 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 9 8 0 PAUSE SLOW SEARCH REC FF REW CHAN POWER DISPLAY TV•VCR PREV CH CHAN (CHANNEL) Up or Down Selects the next higher or lowerchannel in the VCRÕs channelmemory. CLEAR Resets the time cou...
Page 16 - To play a tape; Playing a Tape; Playback
To play a tape 1 . Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the picture from the VCR. 2 . Insert a tape in the VCR. The VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator ( ) lights, and the VCR indicators light (if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is turned ON) . The tap...
Page 17 - Using the Playback Features; AUTO PLAY Feature; AUTO REPEAT Feature
15 Using the Playback Features Playing a Tape AUTO PLAY Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape withthe safety tab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3 . Press 2 to select...
Page 18 - DISPLAY Button
16 Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set beforethey can be displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY . If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display times o...
Page 19 - Index Search; Zero Search
17 Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark onthe tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has two index playbackfeatures. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or searchb...
Page 20 - Slow Motion
18 Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long. 1 . Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP . 2 . Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu. 3 . Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching for six seconds of blank t...
Page 22 - To Select Playback Sound
20 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. TheHi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Mono sound isrecorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound...
Page 23 - Recording and Playback Feature; COMMERCIAL; To Stop COMMERCIAL; To Turn Off Marking
21 Recording and Playback Feature COMMERCIAL A ADVANCE™ COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips thedetected commercial segments or you can cho...
Page 24 - To Select a Background for Playback; ADVANCETM
22 Recording and Playback Feature To Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO. ¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of ma...
Page 25 - Recording a Program; Recording Speeds; Normal Recording; To Make a Recording; Recordings
23 Recording a Program Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual. Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in th...
Page 26 - Stopping an Express Recording in Progress; Express Recording
24 Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCRturns off automatically at the end of the recording. 1. Turn on the VCR. 2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4. Use SPEED on the remote to select...
Page 27 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; turn off the VCR; Stopping a Timer Recording
VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 25 TIMER RECORDINGS 1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM HOW OFTEN SHOULD THISPROGRAM RECORD? 1 ONE TIME 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 p...
Page 28 - Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 26 Recording a Program Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO1 and VIDEO1 IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar componentattached to th...
Page 29 - To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP; Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)
VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS2 TIME3 CHANNELS4 PREFERENCES5 AUDIO 27 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 TVÕs video input. 1 . Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 . If you are using one of the...
Page 30 - Recording Audio; To Record Audio Only; Using the Recording Features; Recording Pause
28 Recording a Program Recording Audio To Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.) 1. Press the INPUT button or 0,0 on the remote to hear the source attached to the AUDIO jacks. VIDEO appears on the TV screen.The VCR records audio from the audio equipmentconnected to the AUDIO1 (L and R) IN ja...
Page 31 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes; Operating Instructions
29 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 TVÕsvideo input. 3. I...
Page 32 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel; Back Panel
30 CHANNEL POWER TV•VCR TRACKING RECORD REW FWD STOP•EJECT PLAY•PAUSE VCR H i-F i References Location of Controls CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕschannel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. FWD (Fast Forward) Fast forwards the tape when the VCR i...
Page 33 - SAP
31 References Location of Controls Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. 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...
Page 34 - Cleaning the VCR
32 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 35 - Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL; Question
References 33 Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL 6 66 6 ADVANCE™ Question Answer Will commercials be scanned through only onplayback of recordings? How fast does the COMMERCIALA AADVANCE™ VCR scan through the commercial breaks? Are commercials still recorded if I want to watchthem? What if the...
Page 36 - Trouble Checks; Trouble
34 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below beforeyou call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during...
Page 38 - Limited Warranty
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 or 45 daysfrom the date of shipment to the ren...
Page 39 - Index
37 References Index 3CH.4 Switch ......................................3-9,32 Accessories, Included ................................8Add or Remove Channels from Memory 9 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ............9 ALERT SOUND Feature ..........................11 Amplifier/Receiver Connections ...............
