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RCA VR643HF User's Manual

1. VCR Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR CHAN GO BACK YS Q CLEAR MENU SPEED 1O 20 30 4O sO sO O 80O Re 0O vy re o Y TRACKING amp FADV MUTE VCR Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording FADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape isin pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion playback when tape is paused and increases speed of slow motion playback GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels In menu mode press to go back to previous menu INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back of the VCR MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Used to select a menu item or exit a menu 22 VCR BAsICS Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1
2. video cassette recorder user s guide VR643HF IMPORTANT INFORMATION WIN Title To desea aie of a do f ae WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC ar orna P rane ta reais parts ie To reduce the risk of fire or SHOCK DO nor opEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel hek hhasaid dei net expose _ this product to rain or moisture This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond NN rs Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Reg
3. antistatic cleaner and polisher Specifications are subject to change 65 Appen dix A Reference Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR How you get service e Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e AVCRthat has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for inst
4. cable box while watching an unscrambled channel To use this connection you must have e 3 coaxial cables e 3 audio video cables e 1 splitter All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR For Cable Box Setup select ALL channels To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF CABLE BOX To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features 2 Select an unscrambled channel on the TV fe CABLE OY ANTENNA TV with RFjack and satelliter eceiver This connection assumes e You have a basic satellite system e Your TV does not have audio video input jacks This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Recording from a satellite receiver e Recording one off air or cable channel while watching another To use this connection you must have e 4 coaxial cables and 3 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to the First Things First Section then follow the steps Using This Connection e Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one
5. have a cable box the VCR can control or if you get your TV signal off air VCR MAIN MENU Setting Up the Channel List Se kus If you did not set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do i chandet s it now CHANNELS 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu er tes 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information VER Channel My Channel 46 on setting up your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU Press MENU to save VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audi o Language Exit 2 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing Press MENU to cancel VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation RECORDING 3 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing 6 1287 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4 Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number How often should this program record One Ti me Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly Once per week Cancel 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Program 1 One Ti me Channel 03 CABLE Start Time 08 00 PM End
6. Ti me 09 30 PM Start Date 10 24 97 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save 6 Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The output of your cable box appears in the Channel item of the timer recording menu if you ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels The correct channel and start amp stop time will also appear if the VCR is set up to control the cable box UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR For a cable box turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin 3
7. Tue 01 30PM SLP On screen display times out 46 OTHER FEATURES 2 PressINFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen This display does not time out automatically 3 Pressing INFO a third time disables the on screen displays This feature prevents you from accidently recording on screen displays while copying tapes 4 PressINFO to see all of the on screen displays again Time counter only does not time out On screen display off Audio Set Up Features The audio set up features enhance your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO men u and are shown in the displays below 1 PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press6to display the AUDIO menu AUDI O 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up 47 OTHER FEATURES Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which off ers a second language The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record Press 1 to switch between Reception STEREO MONO and SAP e Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording STEREO indicator appears on the TV screen when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo e Select MONO if the stereo sig
8. for Two Digit VCR Plus Channel cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little Numbers for CableTV time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and USA List abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and American Movie Classics Canada are provided Arts amp Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel EntertainmentTelevision ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime The Movie Channel MusicTelevision The Nashville Network Nickelodeon NostalgiaTelevision QualityValue Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner NetworkTelevision USA Network Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR NewYork See next page for Canadian List W w O 0 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable Box Setup Exit 3 Press 4 to display the VCR Plus Channel List screen VCR Channel My Channel 5 as Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save SEASBRENSGESRSESESFAPSEVSEEBAYVBEREY 4 Enter the data following the on screen directions u
9. s status displays on the TV screen TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level features of all models of RCA ProScan and GE TVs 23 VCR Basics Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers OFF Turnsthe TV off VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV Playing a Tape 1 Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel 3 4 or TV s video input 2 Insert a tape in the VCR si SZ If the Auto Play feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed e Press FORWARD or REVERSE to position the tape e Press PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Pause e Press PAUSE for stop action If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a e Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the few minutes to reduce tape wear picture if necessary e Press STOP to stop playback Automatic Tracking Automatic Rewind The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of a tape recorded on another VCR the tape during playback While rewinding you can press Automatic tracking is turned on POWER on the VCR OFF on the remote and the VCR will t
10. tape speed a 3 minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8 12 seconds In SP ittakes about 25 35 seconds Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them Yes The recorded program including commercials can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to MANUAL What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment and press PLAY to view the program Once a recording has been marked does COMMERCIAL gt gt ADVANCE work each time the tape is played Yes If the Playback feature is set to AUTO the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE VCR After marking commercials is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording The tape is left at the end of the recording so it isin position to begin additional programmed recordings Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings No If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording marking will take place after all recordings have completed What happens if the marking process is interrupted Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR Marking will resume again when the VCR s power isturned off as long asthe tape has not been ejected from the VCR Does COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE work in all recording speeds Yes COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP W
11. to copy into the playback VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the recording VCR The unauthorized recording of television programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others Caution Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PAUSE again You may need to adjust the tracking Press the RECORD button then press PAUSE on the Two VCR Connection recording VCR CABLE BOX Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using FWD REV and PLAY and then press PAUSE Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying RECORDING VCR Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished programmingtheremote control your Television The remote may also operate your TV Initially it is programmed to control RCA GE and ProScan models Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed P setting UptheVCR C VCR Basics 4 recording PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE 6 OTH ER FEATURES 7 Connections ji Gi Programming theRemote Your remote can control most RCA ProScan and GE TVs To use the remote with other manufacturer s brands it must be programmed If the TV does not turn on when you p
12. tuned to channel carrying XDS information e Auto clock set isnot supported by digital satellite receivers Set the clock manually Time did not adjust for daylight saving time e Check to make sure daylight saving feature is set correctly appendix a reference VCR makes noise when stopped e VCRisremoving tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct e Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly e If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead Tape plays back in slow motion e Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically e Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON No stereo sound during playback e Check to make sure the Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback e Must use the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy e Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO M ONO SAP feature to MO
13. 1 RECORDING 32 Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording e Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS Create a New Program Review Existing Progs Use VCR Plus Code 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One Ti me Channel 104 CABLE Start Time 12 00 AM End Ti me 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program Recording Broadcast Stereo TVor SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP Second Audio Program 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place RECORDING 3 If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4 make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR to turn it on 4 Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen 5 Select the channel or line input to be recorded 6 Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record See Other Features sect
14. 30 45 and 60 second commercials A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped A commercial will not be skipped if the recording startsin the middle of a commercial segment one isolated commercial isshown without others or a commercial is longer than one minute Press FWD to scan through the commercial Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes If part of the program is skipped rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLA Y e Select MANU AL and theVCR w on t advance through the blocksof marked commercials until you press SEARCH If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials the VCR advances to the end of the next marked commercial block and resumes playback The VCR resumes playback when it reachesthe end of the marked commercials COMMERCIAL gt gt ADVANCE Display Press 3 to switch between Display BLUE or VIDEO e Select BLUE to display a BLUE background when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials e Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials Marking an Unmarked Tape This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into aCOMMERCIA L gt ADVANCEta pe The VCR will playth
15. IAL gt gt ADVANCE COMMERCIA L gt ADVANCE isa patented technolo gythat detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long After recording the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and when finished returns the tape to the end of the recording It does not erase the commercials from the tape During playback the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them Thisfeature reducesthree minutes of commercials to approximately 8 12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed You can select a background display of blue or see the video asthe commercials are skipped Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials you may experience some variationsin this feature s effectiveness Station promotions identifications and announcements are not considered commercials but might be skipped For more information see Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in the References section All of the COM MERCIA L gt gt ADVANCEf eaturesare accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE men u 1 PressMENU
16. NO e Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise Cannot access MOVIE gt gt ADVANCE feature e Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed e Home Recording was selected as the Tape Type in the menu Eject and reinsert the tape VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback e Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO Set it to MANUAL COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when e The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu Set it to ON e A recording islessthan 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute e A single isolated commercial can not be marked e Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment e A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording e Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials e Acommercial is between 30 and 45 seconds and 45 and 60 seconds e Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials 63 appendix a reference 64 Questionsand Answers About COMMERCIAL gt gt ADVANCE Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings Yes The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished How fast does the COM MERCIAL gt ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks In SLP
17. Satellite Receiver 56 Appendix A Reference sssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 57 Front PANE eset alc cn lnc ns traced a a achat 58 Display Paneli soeren assonansie ainiaan iaasa 59 Back Panel lt icneinancse inne daia a a 60 TroubleshootingT ips risiini 61 Q uestions and Answers A bout COMMERCIALS ADVANCE siitusanidnnndunnniinnnden 64 SpecicatlON Seenaa n r ae EL NTETE 65 Gl aning th VE R sce crcstceccccucics aiina i 65 Limited Warranty ossodes 66 NEX sssiissentsvasseasdnandsadanvnnnneininnananandadevenenedanauaisianreeanebod 67 First Things First Hi my nameis Roger and I wrote this User s Guide It s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience And I think you ll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on screen menus Read the First Th r ee sections The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR Wh at s Left The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index 2 setting UptheVCR C VCR Basics 4 recording PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES y Zoea y Bi Y a y Samome nE y sa y 7 euis 7 Connections READ ME Th
18. U button 689DULRLBKWSEV20D3AVRVSB4A4 Menus accessing 5 MOVIE gt PADVANCE 41 42 MUTE button 23 Number buttons 23 24 O OFF button 22 23 24 36 On screen displays 46 OUT TO TV jack 18 51 52 55 60 Overheating 49 P PAUS button 23 24 25 34 44 58 Picture search options 43 68 PLAY button 23 24 34 43 44 46 52 53 54 55 56 58 Playing atape 24 POWER button 58 Power surges 49 PREFERENCES menu 6 17 18 39 Problem solving 61 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29 31 R Reception STEREO MONO SAP 33 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 48 RECORD button 23 25 28 33 34 58 Recording audio only 33 basic 25 broadcast stereo TV 32 copying and editing tapes 34 express 28 features 28 SAP 32 speeds 25 timer 29 VCR plus 30 Remote buttons 22 component buttons 22 installing batteries 4 TV function buttons 23 VCR function buttons 22 24 Remote VCR1 VCR2 option 17 Remove or add channels 11 REV button 34 43 44 45 58 REVERSE button 23 24 43 44 45 Review programs screen 32 Reviewing programs 32 Rewind automatic 24 S Safety tab 25 SAP recording 32 Search forward 43 frame advance 44 go to 45 index 44 MOVIE gt ADVANCE 41 reverse 43 slow motion 44 SEARCH button 23 40 41 44 45 Sensor remote 58 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 13 Set time and date manually 14 SET TIME AND DATE menu 14 SET TIME ZONE screen 13 Set up audio features 47 cable box 8 first 3 language 8 us
19. arranty information 57 appendix a reference Front Panel PLAY OOOO STOP PAUSE Remote Sensor CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped FWD Forwardsthe tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback Starts slow motion playback during play pause and increases slow motion speed INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back of the VCR PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Playsa tape POWER Turnsthe VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion playback during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV appendix a reference Display Panel Channel Number LINE Current Time Cassette Indicator Time Counter or Status Dis
20. ay 59 Channel viewing 5 Channels add or remove 11 Channels list VCR 10 CHANNELS menu 9 10 11 15 30 Choosing a VCR connection 51 Cleaning the VCR 65 CLEAR button 22 31 32 45 46 Clearing programs 32 COM MERCIALPPADVANCE 38 display 40 marking 39 marking an unmarked tape 40 41 marking feature 39 menu 39 40 playback 37 40 questions and answers 64 Connections 49 choosing 51 TV with audio video jacks 53 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscram 54 TV with audio video jacks and satellite receiver 56 TV with RF jack and satellite receiver 55 TV with RF jack only 52 two VCRs 34 using audio video cables 51 Contents 1 Controls back panel 60 front panel 58 Copying and editing tapes 34 D Date and time setting 12 Daylight Saving Time 13 Displays on screen 46 59 EJECT button 25 58 Eject tape 25 Express recording 28 F FADV button 22 23 44 First setup 3 First things first 3 FORWARD button 22 24 43 44 45 46 Frame advance 44 Front panel controls 58 Front panel display feature 19 FWD button 34 43 44 45 46 58 67 G GO BACK button 22 23 42 Go to search feature 45 GO TO SEARCH menu 45 IN FROM ANT jack 18 51 52 55 60 Index search feature 44 INDEX SEARCH menu 44 INFO button 22 23 46 59 INPUT button 22 29 33 58 J Jacks typesof 50 L Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 8 Limited warranty 66 LINE indicator 33 55 59 M Marking an unmarked tape 40 MEN
21. cord the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Ch 13 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length SLP Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD button you increase the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate and then automatically turns off Express Recording Express recording is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game or the last part of a movie when you have to leave To stop an express recording press and hold STOP for a few seconds 28 RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 3 Press 1 to Create a New Program How often should this program record One Ti me Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly Once per week Cancel 4 Select how often you want the program to record Program 1 One Time Channel Start Time End Time E Start Date Tape Speed SLP P
22. dcast signal If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful try tuning the VCR or cable box to a channel carrying the XDS information usually PBS then turn the VCR off If the time does not set within 10 minutes set the time and date manually through the menu items Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with XDS Setting Upthe VCR 3 Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska 6 Hawai 7 gt Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select your time zone If you select Automatic for your time zone the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system Set Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 gt Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select one of the options e DST isthe acronym for Daylight Savings Time e If you choose AUTOMATIC the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal channel Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because th
23. e e Check to make sure the tape is not broken e Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Will not record e Check to make sure the safety tab is intact e Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT VCR Plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded e Check to make sure the correct VCR PlusCode is entered e Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin e Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times e VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or DSS control or try repositioning the cable box e Power interruption Reset the clock e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand e Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start e Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact e VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording e Check to make sure VCR Plus channel setup was completed correctly Clock shows incorrect time or date e Power interruption Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly Check time zone and daylight savings settings e Make sure VCR or cable box is
24. e AUTO brightens the display when the VCR ison and dims the display when the VCR is off e BRIGHT keeps the display bright e DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level VCR BAsICS learn thebasics To get you started TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR Learning the remote control functions playing a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that 2 setting UptheVCR However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading 3 VCR Basics 4 recording PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES eae y 2e y y Ae eal y EG y Geene Ss y 7 Saneren 7 Connections VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 21 VCR Basics Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions If you have an RCA ProScan or GE TV you may be able to control it without having to program the remote Component Buttons OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR Also turns some compatible components on and off TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Also used with the OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV if programmed and sets the remote to control the TV
25. e Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed e Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote e Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours Then replace batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing e Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off e Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3CH4 switch on back of VCR e Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input 61 62 appendix a reference e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during normal playback e Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture e Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out Will not record or play e Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR e Try ejecting and reinserting the cassett
26. e clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forward one hour remember to include the extra hour for timer recording falling within this time frame In the Autumn daylight saving time ends on the last Sunday in October The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen Setting Upthe VCR SET THE TIME AND DATE Manually If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful set the clock through the menu option The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TI ME Set Time and Date Auto Clock Set ON Set Time Zone Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was not found 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TI ME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Setting Upthe VCR VCR PLUS CHANNELS Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings
27. e program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Pressthe TV VCR button and select a different channel on the TV TV with audio Video jacks This connection assumes e You are connecting an antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has audio video jacks This connection provides e Stereo sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box e 3 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape CABLE CABLE BOX een 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Select a different channel on the TV TV with audio Video jacksand Cable box to unscramblepay channelsonly This connection assumes e You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels e Your TV has audio video input jacks This connection provides e Stereo sound playback from VCR e Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the
28. ealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 1 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Indonesia TOCOM 15244100
29. ese note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder First Things First Step L Un pack the Box The following items come packed in the box e VCR e Remote control e RF coaxial cable STEP 2 Install BatteriesiIn the RemoteControl Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place batteries in the remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover STEP 3 Connect your vcr If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR sIN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA First Things First STEP 4 PLUGIN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely STEP 5 TUNe THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV s video input depending on the connection you ve chosen e If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable set the 3CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 the channel you want to use on your TV e If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks wi
30. ess 2 if its a recording made at home or press 3 if it is something else you dont know or you do not want to MOVIE gt gt ADVANCE works only on select MOVI E gt ADVANCE cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed MOVIE gt ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT Inc 41 OTHER FEATURES Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature If you accidentally make a wrong selection pressGO BACK to return to thisscreen If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE men u appears MOVIE ADVANCE Would you like to go to the start of the movie or to the next preview 1 Go to movie 2 Go to preview Press CLEAR to cancel 3 Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first next preview e Press 1to Go to movie The following screen appears with a blue background MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for start of movie Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found the following screen is displayed MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready Press PLAY to start Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the stop mode e Press 2 to Go to preview The following screen appears with a video background Preview Search Note Any time during the preview search mode pressing SEARCH will reverse the search direction 42 OTHER FEATURES MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for preview P
31. etape and then mark the commercial segments it finds 40 OTHER FEATURES 1 Insert a tape that has been previously recorded 2 Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature 3 Position the tape where you want the marking to start using PLAY FWD and REV buttons Set the tape to the point at which you want to start marking When the tape is ready press MENU to begin Press CLEAR to cancel 4 PressMENU to begin the marking process The VCR will When marking an unmarked tape play the tape until it finds six seconds or more of blank with COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE the tape or until the tape reaches the end It will then rewind VCR plays the tape at normal speed the tape to the starting point you set and begin marking so this process may take some time the commercial segments MOVIE gt gt ADVANCE MOVI E gt gt ADVANCE helpsy ou locate certain partsof prerecorded movies rented or purchased The feature works in two ways 1 you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2 you can skip from one preview to the next MOVI E gt gt ADVANCE w orksonly on cassettes r ecorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed 1 To select MOVIE gt PADVANCE insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH The following menu appears What type of tape is this 1 Purchased Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other Press CLEAR to cancel 2 Press 1 if the tape isa purchased or rented movie pr
32. ferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON Front Panel AUTO Commercial Advance 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play OFF Auto TV VCR ON Front Panel AUTO See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR Setting Upthe VCR Set up features Below is a list of features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time e Select a Language 2 setting UptheVCR e Set Up for a Cable Box e Set upVCR Channel List Auto C hannel C VCR Basics Search e SetTime Zone and Daylight SavingTime Auto Clock 4 recording e Set theTime and Date Manually e Set upVCR Plus Channels e Set the Remote VCR1 VCR2 feature PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE e Set the Auto Play feature e Set theAuto TV VCR feature Set the Front Panel Brightness feature 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections E y y Bee y Ae eal y Samome NOE y G oaen y 7 Saneren 7 Setting Upthe VCR USING THE MENU to set upfeatures You can set up features by using the menu system The features you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are explained in this section language Select you
33. get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV s antenna signal Don t Forget about theAuto TV VCR Feature The TV VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the cable antenna system You can change the setting manually by using the TV VCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON when using only IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO VIDEO output jacks so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on 51 52 TV with rf jack only This connection assumes e You are connecting antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has only an RF input jack This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection 2 for cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3CH4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape CABLE CABLE BOX lee 2 If necessary press PLAY To record on
34. hannel does the VCR receive signals The VCR will now fromthe cable box receive all signals usually 3 4 or Video fromthe cable box on channel 04 Cable Box Setup ALL channels enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cable Only SOME channels if you only use Box Setup is complete the cable box to tune premium channels Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Press MENU to continue Cancel setup select to cancel Setting Upthe VCR VCR CHANNELSLIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable Box Setup Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 gt Detect Automatically 0 Cancel Auto Channel Search 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Use the Auto Channel Sea
35. ill COMMERCIAL gt gt ADVANCE marked recordings work in non Commercial Advance VCRs A COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non commercial advance VCR but commercials will not automatically be skipped appendix a reference Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 head Audio 2 Hi Fi record playback system EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 18 watts 3 7 inches high 92 5 mm 15 inches wide 380 mm 12 4 inches deep 313 5 mm 8 8 pounds 4 2 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 4 41 to 104 45 to 40 Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning theVCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a nonabrasive
36. ing the menus 8 Signal type changing 11 selecting 11 Slow motion playback 44 Solving problems 61 Specifications 65 Speed LP 25 SLP 25 SP 25 SPEED button 23 25 28 31 33 Speeds recording 25 Status indicators EJECT 59 F FWD 59 PLAY 59 REC 59 REW 59 SEARCH and 59 STILL 59 STOP 59 X REC 59 STEREO indicator 48 STOP button 23 24 25 28 32 33 34 45 46 58 Stopping atimer recording 32 T Tab safety 25 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 25 Tape playback 48 Tape playback HIFI LINEAR and MIX 48 Tape playing a 24 Tape speeds 25 Time and date setting 12 Time counter 45 Time counter display 59 Time display 59 TIME menu 12 13 14 Time setting set daylight saving 13 set time zone 13 TIMER indicator 29 31 59 Timer recording 29 Timer recording stopping 32 TIM ER RECORDINGS menu 29 32 Tips troubleshooting 61 TRACKING button 24 TRACKING buttons 23 44 46 58 Tracking feature 46 Troubleshooting tips 61 TV button 22 36 TV codes 36 TVeVCR button 18 23 33 51 52 53 55 56 58 V VCR button 18 22 VCR channels list 10 VCR cleaning 65 VCR indicator 33 59 VCR MAIN MENU 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 22 29 30 32 38 47 VCR Plus channel list 30 channel list menu 15 30 menu 30 PlusCode number 31 setting up channels 15 using 30 worksheet for channels 16 Viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 24 W Warranty limited 66 69 If your VCR needs service please contact your d
37. ion AUDI O 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks on the back of the VCR 1 Pressthe INPUT button on the remote to select the line input LINE The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed Audio Connection 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recordin g IN FROM 4 Press STOP when you are finished ii oW Playing Back Audio Only To get stereo sound connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver Do not use the phono input Refer to your amplifier or receiver user s guide AMPLI PHONO TUNER TAPE RECORDING Using Two VCRsfor Copying and Editing Ta pes Use one VCR asthe playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 2 Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using the audio video jacks make sure you select the line input on the recording VCR Insert the tape you want
38. istration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the product Model No _VR643HEF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things FUSE siscssasntveisssrivertancsatessavanrsacuvnniasnveitinesnennde 3 Setting up the VCR sssssssssssnusnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 7 Using the Menu to Set Up Features sssssssisisesresssssrrrrresrssrrsrrrrees 8 Language ssitaitsvereseh assests shn via cassia tide aeai 8 C able BOX SECU cesses cu cases sssnrssnersasnecenventieesncctacesetranennesmnocwcaniess 8 VCR Ghannels WISE ssscssa snrsneiagnsrenttetinniiscinacaeecmbstsaninimetaneanien 10 TO Auto Channel Search seca cissssssescrvanosansseverinesaniauvesarssoosivey 10 To Change the Signal Type i scceseasinccessuctade de eceretsniteicretiteon 11 To Add or Remove Channels cississcssssticmewcisncedsanticiae 11 Time and Dates resananassni an E EIE 12 Auto Clock Set Feature ssssssssrrrersrssrsesireeeeeensnsnnnnnnnnsns 12 Set the Time and Date Manually ou cesses 14 VER Pl s C hHaNNelSeniransssesucogksenoneanienungt 15 Additional Set U p Features in the PREFEREN CES Menu 17 Remo
39. itutional or other commercial purposes e A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 66 3CH4 switch 52 55 60 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 11 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen 11 Audio playback type 48 selecting 48 Audio features set up 47 AUDIO menu 47 Audio only playing back 33 recording 33 Audio Video jacks 33 Audio video jacks 33 51 53 54 56 60 Auto channel search 10 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 10 Auto Clock 12 Auto clock set 12 Auto play feature 18 24 Auto TV VCR feature 18 51 52 53 54 55 56 Automatic rewind 24 Automatic tracking 24 Back panel 60 Basic recording 25 Basics learn the 21 Batteries installing in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo TV recording 32 C Cable box setup 8 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 9 Cables positioning 49 typesof 50 Cassette indicator 59 CHAN buttons 22 36 CHANNEL buttons 58 Channel number displ
40. le or off air channel while watching another To use this connection you must have e 3 coaxial cables and 6 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to the First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection e To record from the satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line K input LINE appears in display CABLE OR ANTENNA e Tune your TV to its video input to watch the VCR or satellite receiver SATELLITE SIGNAL Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of TV VCR button is not required SATELLITE RECEIVER To play a tape THFROM ANT OUTTOTV CH3 cual SVIDEO 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different channel on the TV To record a satellite receiver program and watch a cable or off air channel 1 Turn on satellite receiver tune the VCR to its line input and begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different channel on the TV CABLE ANTENNA appendix a reference This section gives you some additional information about the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find aTroubleshootingT ips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your w
41. ly into their jacks e Place the audio video caHes to the sides of theTV s back 4 recordin g panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components y e Try not to coil any twin lead caHes and keep them away from the audio video calles as much as possible PROGRAM MING THE e Make sure all antennas and caHes are properly REMOTE grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Yy Protect Your Components from Overheating 6 OTH ER FEATURES e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Yy e Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your 7 Connections components in a stand e Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising fom it will not flow around other components 49 Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR Jacksand Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and must be used if audio video connections are not available for wan A your TV These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks
42. me advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 PressPAUSEto freeze the action 2 PressF ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 PressPAUSEor PLA Y to return to normal playback INDEX SEARCH The VCR hasa VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape INDEX SEARCH To Search Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR 1 PressST OP enter a specific index number 2 PressSEARCH ontheremote until the INDEX SEARCH gae menu appearson the TV screen Press SEARCH to exit 4A OTHER FEATURES 3 If you want to search through a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search PressCLEAR on ther emote to correct an entry NDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 4 PressFORWARD FWD to sear ch forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback Press STOP to cance I NDEX SEARCH 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Searching for index marks Some index marks may be missed by the VCR e A mark too close to y
43. nal is weak and the sound is too noisy e Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the normal audio on both the hi fi and linear tracks The SAP indicator appears on the TV screen when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP Ta pe Pl ay back The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch betweenTape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a ster eo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP ora dubbed woice over e Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi Fi track sound on sound 48 Thingsto Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges Connect all components before plugging ary power 2 Set tin g Upt h e VCR cords into the wall outlet Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Always turn off theTV and other components before y Interference y you connect or disconnect any cables C VCR Basics e insert all cable plugs firm
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45. ntenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis detect If this should happen select 1 or 2 for the system you have Selecting Channels The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote Setting Upthe VCR Timeand Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically The second way is entering the time and date manually into the menu system Auto Clock SET Feature The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS Extended Data Services information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time After the clock is initially set you may have to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving features Set the Time Zone 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 3 to display TIME menu TI ME Set Time and Date Auto Clock Set ON Set Time Zone Set Daylight Savings Auto Clock Info With a cable box the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broa
46. ocal listing for broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned Setting Upthe VCR Additional SET UPfeaturesin the Pr ef er ences menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR Front Panel Commercial Advance Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REM OTE VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE Remote Control 2 Auto Play ON Auto Play 3 Auto TV VCR ON Auto TV VCR 4 Front Panel AUTO Front Panel 5 Commercial Advance Commercial Advance Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR 17 Setting Upthe VCR The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2eLD or VCR2 DVD button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1 Dis
47. on the remote to select LINE to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied 60 appendix a reference Troubleshooting Tips No power e Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet e Check to make sure your connections are correct VCR does not respond to remote e Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR e Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote e The batteries may need changing e Make sure the Remote VCR1 VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it e Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 and replace the batteries e Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours Then replace batteries Remote no longer controls an RCA ProScan or GE TV e Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV e Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA ProScan or GE TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV e Press TV to set remote to control the compatible TV e Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote e The batteries may need changing
48. our location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less Press STOP to cancel e The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape Go To Search The Go T o search feature enables the VCR to quickl y locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter reading it will begin playback 1 PressST OP 2 Press SEARCH onthe remote until the GO TO SEARCH menu appears on the screen 3 Pressnumber buttonsto enter the hour s and or minutes of the counter reading you want the VCR to go to Press CLEAR onther emote to correct an entry 4 PressFOR WARD FWD to sear ch forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 5 PressST OP to stop Go T o searching Time Counter The time counter showsthe actual time it takesto record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV or FWD to go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit GO TO SEARCH Searching for 0 20 05 0 ENE Press STOP to cancel 45 OTHER FEATURES For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording you would 1 PressINFO twice on the remote to display
49. pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed Recording Time Cassette SP SLP T 120 2Hr 6Hr T 160 2Hr 8Hr 40Min 25 RECORDING SEVERAL recording OPTIONS Now that you ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR PII explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs 2 Setting UptheVcR Recording Features e Recording explained inVCR Basics section C VCR Basics e Express Recording e Timer Recording i 4 recording e Timer Recording withVCR Plus e Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP PROGRAM MING THE e Audio Only Recording REM OTE e Copying and EditingTapes 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections ES y 2e y Bae ooo y y Samome OE y GART y Ps 2 N RECORDING Recording features There are four ways to record programs e Recordingets you press one button to start recording a program See VCR Basics section e Express Recordingets you start recording a program you are watching and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time e Timer Recordingets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time e Timer Recording with VCR Pluslets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides Ex pr ess Recor ding XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly re
50. play the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press VCR on the VCR s remote AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF e Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed a prerecorded movie for example to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV e Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV s video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupted by the VCR Auto TV VCR Pressing TVeVCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode VCR mode VCR indicator in the display panel lights TV mode VCR indicator turns off Setting Upthe VCR Front panel vcr display You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR Press 4 to switch between the options
51. plays Tape Speed Cassette Indicator Shows when a cassette is inserted and displays direction tape is moving Time Time Counter Channel Number Line Input Indicator LINE or Status Displays Time orTime Counter Press INFO to switch between the current time and time counter Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel The line indicator LINE appears when the line input is selected Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing e EJECT Ejecting tape e FFWD Fast forward e PLAY Playback e REC Record e REW Rewind e SLOW Slow motion e SEARCH or Forward or reverse search e STILL Play pause and frame advance e STOP VCR stopped e X REC Express recording TIMER Indicator Lights when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR VCR Indicator Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button to turn on or off e VCR indicator on Picture from VCR e VCR indicator off Picture fromTV channel 59 appendix a reference Back Panel VCR 3CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups AUDIO R and L and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT
52. provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks must be used for stereo sound The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and Audio Video Jack white for left audio If your TV has only one input for audio mono you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels Choosinga VCRConnection There are several different waysto connect your VCR depending on whether or not you have cable service and if you have a cable box and whether some of the channels are scrambled and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable but no cable box ora satellite receiver and no cable or well you get the picture Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works e TV with RF jack only e TV with audio video jacks e TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only e TV with RF jack and satellite receiver e TV with audio video jacks and satellite receiver If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks highly recommend using them to
53. r preferred language and the on screen displays will appear in that language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 gt English 2 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English or Francais French Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer recordings On Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features Setting Upthe VCR 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable Box Setup Exit 3 Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME Channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 4 If you selected ALL channels enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP On what c
54. rch Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose feature to place all available Detect Automatically the VCR automatically detects channels in memory which signal system you have attached to your VCR If you ever change cable or antenna signals you may need to Auto Channel Search again Setting Upthe VCR AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 Channel 115 is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Press MENU to exit Detect Automatically A strong cable or a
55. ress MENU to cancel 5 Enter the data for the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The output of your cable box appears in the Channel item of the timer recording menu if you ve set up the VCR for a cable box for all channels PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR 29 30 RECORDING 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save Program 1 One Ti me Program 1 has been saved Channel 03 Cable Remember to insert a Start Time 08 00 PM recordable tape and End Ti me 09 30 PM turn the VCR off before Start Date 10 24 97 Fri the program start time Tape Speed SLP 1 SP Remember to leave your Press CLEAR to correct cable box on and tuned Press MENU to save to the desired channel Timer Recording with VCR PluS You can use VCR Plus to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don t receive all channels through a cable box
56. ress SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel When a preview is detected the VCR cuesit and begins playing MOVIE ADVANCE Press SEARCH for next Picture Search Options The most basic wa y to search during playback is using the FORWARD FWD and REVERSE REV buttons Thissection contains several other options available for searching a tape Forward and REVERSE Sear ch You can search a tape during playback Sound is turned off during picture search Search works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 PressFORWARD FWD to sear ch forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 2 PressFOR WARD or REVERSEa gain or pressPLA Y to return to normal playback Insert Tape Don t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features 43 OTHER FEATURES SLOW MOTION You can view a tape in slow motion from the play pause mode Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 PressPAUSEto freeze the action Then press FOR WARD FWD or REVERSE REV to begin Jow motion playback 2 PressFOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the speed of the slow motion playback 3 UseTRACKING up or down to remove any streaksfrom the picture 4 PressPLA Y to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another during playback Fra
57. ress the TV button the remote needs to be programmed Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Find your TV brand and code number s on the code list 3 Press and hold the TV button on the remote 4 Enter the code from the code list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list OperatetheTV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the OFF button 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV Try pressing buttons such as VOL and MUTE See TV Function Buttons in the VCR Basic Section for details This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown Note the difference between theTV and VCR on screen displays to see which one the remote is operating OTHER FEATURES featuresto enhanceVCR operation COMMERCIAL gt PADVANCE MOVIE gt PADVANCE e Picture Search Options e Tracking e Time Counter e On Screen Displays e Audio Reception e AudioTape Playback 2 setting UptheVCR C VCR Basics 4 recording PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE 6 OTH ER FEATURES 7 Connections 3 N OTHER FEATURES COM MERC
58. sing your worksheet VCR Plus Channel List Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus channel list for VCR Channel My Channe 46 4 a 3 o gt 23 your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only 15 Setting Upthe VCR VCR Pl us Wor ksh eet Broadcast or VCR Plus Channel Channel Number Cable TV Station You Receive the Two Digit VC R Plus Channel Name Station On Numi for c ableTV Canadian List Allarcom PayTelevision Superchannel Arts amp Entertainment Cable News Network Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay International Television Inc Chinavision Canada Corp Country Music Television Family Channel First Choice First Choice Two First ChoiceThree First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia T he W eather Network MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld C BC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran B Super Ecran C Telatino Network TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice 4 VisionT V Canada s Faith Network Youth TV Canada Inc Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on Check your l
59. te VC RVC Ro ption ssssssssssrseressrrrrnssrrrrnsrrnrrrensrrrreenns 17 PUNO PLA sci sctssarecccentesheceusasesiesss ser viacsam AE 18 PUECT VVC Rrena a hada tabeaonatannn 18 Front Panel VCR Display ississsssvnesoncianidscestetinnsecimadeaancteiads 19 MCR Basics sissisiessscisssssntnnsnsnececeicissesisuntnnisnsndcndasrstenssesnss 21 REMOTE BUTTONS caasa divelnemanmeamennamedionnieetts 22 Component BUTTONS sisisi iai oieri 22 VOR Function BUCO NS isiiiseccutsataieedncetieaieticanisidacedpiessitivubsdsbyctcitins 22 TV Function BUttONSnesicanienedannnanannenanniamh 23 Pla ae anena aT EAA S 24 Automatic Rewind sesessssessrrseesessrreensnrreensnrnnenennnrrnnnsnnreennnrnrnnensnrene 24 Tape FICC nsona taieri ARA 25 RECOrOINO ai eanna E EAR 25 C heck the Safety Tab i isiusirisiiririssieirsnniriniiinaiinain iri 25 Recording sssssssssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 27 Recording FeatUreS suriras anap a R 28 Express RECOPCING seiss 28 Timer Record ensenis a 29 Timer Recording With VCR PIUSE sssssisssssrirrnsnsrrrrrerrrrrrennnn 30 Stopping aTimer Recording sssri 32 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ssssssssssssssssessssesseeseees 32 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program wisscisdssiesssasccinniusiedicecvans atdieunieistane 32 Recording A Udio Olysia streamer 33 UsingTwo VCRs for Copying and EditingTapes s 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming the Remote sssssssnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
60. th audio video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 turn on thevcr Press POWER on the VCR s front panel or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR The VCR will begin Auto Channel Search Once your local channels are stored in memory the VCR searches for a channel carrying XDS Extended Data Services information to automatically set the time To complete setting up the VCR you will need to understand how to move through and change items in the on screen menus STEP 7 Access the menus The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the AUTO PLAY setting you would do the following Auto Channel Search Auto Clock You can quit Auto Channel Search by pressing any key on the remote However doing so may prevent the time from being set automatically Auto Clock will set the time but you may have to set the time zone and daylight saving time manually before the time is correct Refer to the next section Setting up the VCR for more information on these features VCR Viewing Channel When using only the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 When using the audio video jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to the TV s video input First Things First 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Pre
61. the time counter 2 PressCLEARto reset the time counter to 0 00 00 Hours 3 PressFOR WARD FWD tof orward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 Minutes Seconds 4 PressST OP Thisisthe approximate end of the program You may want to press PLA Y to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 PressINFO to remove the time counter fromthe screen and return to the normal display mode TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which r emoves the str eaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking especially if the tape was recorded on a differentVCR Just use the TRA CKING buttonsto r emove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned offTo turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttonson the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking only effects playback not recording ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button sho wsthe statusof theVCR ST OP PLAY RECORD etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displayed Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 1 PressINFO to see all of the on screen displays These will automatically time out after a few seconds 11 18 97
62. to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit COM MERCIAL gt ADVANCE is a registered trademark in the U S of SRT Inc 38 OTHER FEATURES 2 Press5to displaythe PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR Front Panel AUTO Commercial Advance 3 Press5to displaythe COMMERCIAL ADVANCE men u COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking Playback Display Mark an unmarked tape Now you can select one of the COM MERCIA L gt gt ADVANCE features COMMERCIAL gt gt ADVANCE Marking Press 1 to turn commer cial Marking ON or OFF e Select ON and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording e Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording The VCR automatically marksthe commercials after the power is turned off e Recording When you stop the recording theVCR promptsyou to mark the commercials The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded 1 Mark them now 2 Mark them later 3 Don t mark commercials The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds e Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL gt gt ADVANCE Playback Press 2 to switch between Playback AUTO and MANUAL e Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials It works with most
63. until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR Turns off other components if remote is programmed PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Playsa tape RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches backward through a tape during playback Starts sow motion playback when tape is paused and decreases speed of slow motion playback SEARCH Displays Index and Go To Search menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the TV
64. urn whenever a tape is inserted or the off after rewinding VCR s power is turned on 24 VCR BAsICS Ta pe Eject Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape Recording If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote see margin note for information about tape speed settings 2 Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but Check theSafety Tab fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as No matter which recording option you use you need to make pause slow motion picture search sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is and frame advance work well when in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab you play back tapes recorded in removed this speed LP Long Play Gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in LP If you plan on using special effects during playback LP is not recommended Safety Tab SLP Super Long Play If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it Gives three times the recording time simply cover the hole with vinyl tape of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as
65. you selected with the 3CH4 switch on the back of the VCR e To record and watch off air or cable tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver Turn off receiver e To watch and or record from the satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input LINE appears in display Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Turn off the satellite receiver and begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Press TVeVCR and select a different channel on the TV To record a satellite receiver program 1 Turn on the satellite receiver tune the VCR to its line input and begin recording a program using a recording feature Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT p Chall SVIDEO f CABLE I ANTENNA TV with audio video jacksand satelliter eceiver This connection assumes e You have an advanced satellite system e Your TV has audio video input jacks This connection provides e Stereo sound playback from VCR e Recording from receiver while watching cable or off air channel e Recording one cab

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