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; Setting Up the VCR; Using the Remote Control
Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings ______________________________ iCautions ______________________________ iNote to Cable TV Installer _______________ iProduct Registration ____________________ i Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2Antenna or Cable S...
Page 4 - Hooking Up the VCR; Choosing a Hookup; Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.; What type of digital satellite receiver; Choose one answer from below.; Optional Hookups
2 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 8 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) andAdvanced (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 be needed. The advan...
Page 5 - Back of VCR; Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box; switch on back of VCR to; Go to ÒStartupÓ section.; Back of TV
3 Hooking Up the VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna VHF UHF OR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 Back of VCR IN OUT VIDEO1 AUDIO1 R L S-VIDEO OUT IN Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A. Basic...
Page 6 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels; Position Cable Box; Cable Box
4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position Cable Box Position the remote-controllable cable box ontop of the VCR. You may need to position itat different angles before the VCR can controlit. Make sure the cable box does not coverthe transmitting window on to...
Page 7 - Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels
5 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Position Cable Box Position the remote-controllable cable box ontop of the VCR. You may need to position itat different angles before the VCR cancontrol it. Make sure the cabl...
Page 8 - RCA Digital Satellite Receiver; Position the satellite receiver.; switch on back of
6 Hooking Up the VCR RCA Digital Satellite Receiver VIDEO R AUDIO L S-VIDEO CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN OUT TO TV Back of VCR Back of Satellite Receiver From Satellite Dish RF Coaxial Cable Audio/Video Cables (supplied) From Cable, Cable Box or Antenna OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN ...
Page 9 - B. Advanced hookup with; C. Advanced hookup with
7 Hooking Up the VCR RCA Digital Satellite Receiver B. Advanced hookup with basic receiver. Use this hookup if your TV has audio/videojacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. 1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this chann...
Page 10 - Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes; or; Playback VCR; Recording VCR
8 Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 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 Playback VCR OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN OUT VIDEO1 AUDIO1...
Page 12 - Cable Box Setup
10 Setting Up the VCR Startup 4. Turn on the VCR. A. Press VCR1 on the remote. The CABLE BOX SETUP screen appears the first time the VCR is turned on after connecting it. A step-by-step procedure is used to setup the VCR for Cable Box Setup with cable box control , DSS Setup, Auto Clock Set using Co...
Page 13 - Digital Satellite System Setup; Cable Box Code List
11 Setting Up the VCR Startup After the output channel of the cable box signal is set up, the VCRprompts you to set up the cable box brand for cable box control. Justfollow the on screen displays. A. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 2. B. Enter the code for your cable box. C. Follow the...
Page 14 - AUTO CLOCK SET; Set the Time Zone
Setting Up the VCR VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME AUTO CLOCK SET The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to ON at the factory. With this feature on, the VCR automatically updates the cloc...
Page 15 - Set the Clock; Auto Channel Search; To change the SIGNAL TYPE:
13 Setting Up the VCR Startup VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME4 CHANNELS VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME Set the Clock If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. Also, if you choose to set the clock manually, the AUTO CLOCK SET f...
Page 16 - Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.; Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
Setting Up the VCR Startup 6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory. You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels arenot active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before adding...
Page 18 - Component Buttons; Remote Control
16 Using the Remote Control SEARCH MUTE PREV CH DISPLAY INPUT TV•VCR CLEAR SPEED REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC MENU PROG • SLOW TRACKING VCR SAT•CABLE VCR•DVD AUX CHAN CHAN 6 1 4 7 3 9 2 5 8 0 PWR TV VOL VOL M EDIT + _ 1 2 JO G SHUTTL E e C ▼ ▲ AUX (Auxiliary) Can be programmed to control acompatible R...
Page 19 - VCR Function Buttons; Up or Down
Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons (continued) Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99Ñpress twonumbers. Select a cable channel over 99Ñpressand hold 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then, press the other twonumbers. PAUSE Pauses action for viewing duringplayback. Pauses recordi...
Page 20 - Controlling a VCR; Program the VCR for Remote Control; Important Reminder:; Controlling a Laserdisc Player or DVD Component
18 Controlling a VCR The VCRÕs remote control is programmed for compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•DVD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does...
Page 21 - Controlling a TV; Program the Remote for a TV; Operate the TV; TV Codes
19 Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is programmed to control the basic functions of compatible RCA, ProScan, and GE TVs.Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, enter theremote code numbers that correspond to your brand....
Page 22 - Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver; Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver; Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver; Cable Box Codes
Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver The SAT•CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is programmed to control a compatible RCA cable box or compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receivers. If your cable box or satellite receiver is anothermanufacturerÕs brand and has it...
Page 23 - Controlling an Auxiliary Component; Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component; Operate the Auxiliary Component
21 Using the Remote Control Controlling an Auxiliary Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA auxiliarycomponent, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape players, phonograph, satellite receiver, or DVD. Theremote must be programmed for the...
Page 24 - Playing a Tape; Playback; To play a tape; End of Tape
22 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. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator ( ) lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV/VCR feature i...
Page 25 - Using the Playback Features; AUTO PLAY Feature; Picture Search; Fast Forward Search; Slow Motion
23 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safetytab removed. 1 . Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2 . Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3 . Press 2 to select...
Page 26 - DISPLAY Button
24 Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, station ID (if broadcast), time counter, date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. Thetime and date must be set before they can be displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY . If you do not press DISPLAY ...
Page 28 - Index Search; To Index Search; Zero Search
26 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an indexmark on the tape every time you begin recording a program. Your VCR has twoindex playback features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specificindex num...
Page 29 - Blank Search; To Select Playback Sound
VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+2 TIMER RECORDINGS3 TIME4 CHANNELS5 PREFERENCES6 AUDIO 27 Using the Playback Features Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long. 1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP . 2. Press SEARCH three times to display the ...
Page 31 - Recording and Playback Feature; COMMERCIAL; To Stop COMMERCIAL; To Turn Off Marking
29 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 32 - To Select a Background for Playback; To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERCIAL
30 Recording and Playback Feature To Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU . 2. Press 5 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 35 - Recording a Program; Recordings; Recording Speeds; Normal Recording; To Make a Recording
31 Recording a Program Recordings 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 p...
Page 36 - Express Recording
32 Recording a Program Express Recording 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. CHANNEL REW PLAY FWD POWER TV•VCR TRACKING RECORD STOP•EJECT PAUSE S•VHS AUTO S•VHS MONO VIDEO IN L•AUDIO I...
Page 37 - different
33 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, Unscrambled Cable System (NotRequiring a Cable Box), or Cable Box VCR Can Control A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned f...
Page 38 - TM; Channel Worksheet; Broadcast or Cable TV
34 Recording a Program 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 V...
Page 39 - Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording; Turn off the VCR; Manually Controlled Cable box or Satellite Receiver:; Stopping a Timer Recording
35 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 one yearperiod. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ¥ The clock is set correctly.¥ A tap...
Page 40 - Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording); Setting a Timer Recording; Stopping a Recording in Progress
Recording a Program Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording) The timer program and VCR Plus+ 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 its safety tab in ...
Page 41 - Recording While You’re Away; Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings; Using the Recording Features; Recording Pause; To Lock the VCR
37 Recording While You’re Away 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 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. 4. Press MENU for the next program information or press C...
Page 42 - Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program); To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
38 Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the ...
Page 43 - Recording Audio Only; To Record Audio Only
39 Recording a Program Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 or AUDIO2 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 on remote unt...
Page 44 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes; Operating Instructions; Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit
40 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 8.) Use one 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 the TVÕs video input. 3. If y...
Page 45 - References; Location of Controls; Front Panel
41 References Location of Controls CHANNEL REW PLAY FWD POWER TV•VCR TRACKING RECORD STOP•EJECT PAUSE S•VHS AUTO S•VHS MONO VIDEO IN L•AUDIO IN•R CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕschannel memory. Adjusts tracking during playback. PLAY•PAUSE Plays a tape....
Page 46 - Back Panel
42 References Location of Controls Back Panel OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF 3 CH. 4 IN OUT VIDEO1 AUDIO1 R L S-VIDEO OUT IN 3 CH. 4 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. IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector R...
Page 47 - Cassette-in Indicator; Display Panel
43 References Location of Controls Cassette-in Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number or Line Input (Ò L1 Ó or Ò L2 Ó) The channel number or line input is displayed. Press INPUT on the remote to light Ò L 1Ó or Ò L2 Ó to record from the VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 and AUDIO1 or AUDIO2 I...
Page 48 - Trouble Checks; Trouble
44 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCRto an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. N o power VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cablebox, or auxiliary c...
Page 51 - COMMERCIAL ADVANCE; Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL; Question
47 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL A A ADVANCE™ Question Answer Will commercials be scanned through only onplayback of recordings? How fast does the COMMERCIAL A A ADVANCEª VCR scan through the commercial breaks? Are commercials still recorded if I want to watchthem? What i...
Page 52 - Cleaning the VCR
48 References Format: S-VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback systemFlying Erase Head 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 chan...
Page 53 - Limited Warranty
49 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 date of shipment to the rental ...
Page 54 - Index
50 References Index 3 CH. 4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8,42 Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Add or Remove Channels Memory . . . . . . . . . .14 ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu . . . . . . . . . . .14 Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 57 - Notes