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RCA VR539 User's Manual

1. Recording a Program Timer Recording VCR Plus OUT TO TV 3 637 PAUSE Button Pause for Stop Action Pause Recording Pict re Search eet PLAY Playing a Tape sss Point and Select sess POWER Button PREV CH Previous Channel Button Problems Solving mrisani Product Registration sss PROGRAM Programming Remote Cable Box entente RCA Audio Components RCA DSS Satellite Receiver R RCA Digital Satellite System REC Indicator 36 Recording 55 From Another een 43 References Index Registration Card Remote Control Remote Control VCR1 VCR2 Feature Remote Sensor REW Rewind Button Safety Precautions Safety Satellite Box Setup Satellite CABLE Button Satellite System Scan Commercial Search Features Search Picture Select a Cable Box Viewing Channel Sensor Remote HE P enn ox SET VCR CLOCK Menu
2. Solving Problems SP 5 Specifications SPEED Button Speeds Recording Status Displays Status Indicators STOP Button 44 Stopping Express Recording 27 Timer Recording oui oti REB aia VCR Plus Recording 30 Table of Contents essere Tape Playing sse Time and Date Time Counter 226 Time Display sss Time Searchissa ia TIMER Timer Recordings sss TRACKING Tracking Automatic and Manual Trouble Checks netta 38 Tuning Mode CABLE ANTENNA Feature TurmOn eet rens 7 BUttOD aine TV Function TVs Compatible Chart TVeVCR Button Types of Recordings sss VCR Controls eee VCR Function Buttons VCR Indicator 8 0j11 VCRs Memory Placing Channels VCRs Connecting for Tape Copying VOLUME Up or Down Button Warranty Limited sssrini XER Recording p7 45 For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter
3. DR tv eat ee n iy ea Pe p 3 me T e jr Th E 1 2 12 18 25 35 42 VR539 VIDEO CASSETTE Recording a Program References Using the Remote Control Playing a Hooking Up the VCR Setting Up the VCR Important Information 4l Table of Contents Introduction Important Information WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE To reduce the risk of RISKOFELECTRIC REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR to This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important rain or moisture voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product personal injury Cautions L To prevent 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 jusq au fond Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the VCR For U S A Operate
4. Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Tuning Mode CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 9 e Set Auto Play ON OFF feature to ON Details are on page 19 Display off mode is selected Press DISPLAY See page 20 Turn off the Repeat feature in the CUSTOM SETUP menu See page 24 Reset the Panel Display feature See page 36 Reposition the cable box until a suitable angle is found See pages 4 and 5 39 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR 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 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
5. Repeat steps 2 6 for additional programs or press MENU PROG to remove the menu from the TV screen Turn off the VCR before recording begins TIMER appears in the VCR s display panel when the timer has been programmed If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the recording is to begin If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus Programming How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily Cevery day OU 3 Weekdays Mon Fri 4 Weekly Conce week PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME 22 CABLE Channel 79 PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME CABLE Channel 08 Start Time lt PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME Channel 08 CABLE Start Time 02 10 PM End Time Naer NS PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME Channel 08 CABLE Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to save 11 18 94 Fri Press CLEAR to correct Program 1 has been saved 31 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording With TV Off Clock On VCR 1 Use the PROGRAM XPR and the up or down buttons behind right front panel control door to enter the information Press PROGRAM XPR to bring up the display The channel number flashes Press the up or down arrow to
6. Using your worksheet press two numbers to enter each channel number you receive on a different channel than the assigned VCR Plus channel number If a channel in your area has been assigned more 2 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options SETUP OPTIONS 1 Interactive Guide 2 VCR Plus Setup VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST than one VCR Plus channel number enter that VCR CH CABLE CH ANT CH same channel number next to each VCR Plus hig 2 v channel number 02 Press CHAN up down to move the VCR CH numbers up or down on the menu Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number Press MENU PROG to exit when you are finished Press 0 to exit the menu system Press Ch UP DN to select Press MENU to exit U S A List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts amp Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The Movie Channel Music Television The Nashville Network Nickelodeon Nostalgia Television Quality Value Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner Network Television USA Network
7. VCR MAIN MENU PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME Channel 08 CABLE Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 94 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCR s line input Press INPUT to enter VIDEO 1 back jacks or VIDEO 2 front jacks instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME Channel VIDEO Start Time 7 End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit 33 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 6 Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR If you have two compatible VCR s use the AutoEdit feature described below 1 Turnon the TV and VCRs Caution The unauthorized 2 Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video recording of television input programs and other materials may infringe the 3 Ifyou have conne
8. cack gs channel of your cable box or satellite receiver Press 0 VCR for all channels before a single digit number Valid numbers are 1 YES continue 01 13 THER on the icu t it t If you connected your cable box or satellite receiver to the da ic Enter the channel VCR using the box s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks press n mber fon vienind the INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO1 or 2 option sat cable box signal IN Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to proceed 6 Press MENU PROG to proceed Your VCR will now The VCR now automatically enters the output channel of receive all channels from the sat cable your cable box or satellite receiver as the channel to be box on VCR CH 03 recorded in the VCR PLUS and Timer Programming menus M gt Press MENU to proceed 7 Manually Controlled Cable Box You are finished with Cable Box and VCR Plus Setup Press MENU PROG to exit Enter sat cable box type from the List in Remotely Controlled Cable Box Enter your cable box add manual code from the chart page 16 and follow the on screen directions The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to Did the sat cable box tune to channel 9 channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box If none of the codes work the VCR does not control your cable box If your cable box can be controlled by the VCR complete VCR Plus setup on the next page
9. 1 YES setup complete 2 NO try another code 8 Exit the menu system by following the directions on the Important If your cable box or satellite receiver is controlled by the VCR turn it on before the recording is to begin If your cable box or satellite receiver is not controlled by the VCR turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin 28 Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording VCR Plus Setup for Antenna System Cable System Requiring No Cable Box or Cable Box That VCR Can Control A VCR Plus channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers 1 Prepare a worksheet for the VCR Plus channels that are different than the channels you receive them on Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus channel numbers VCR Plus Channel Number You Channel Number Receive This Station On Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name See Note 1 ESPN See Note 1 See Note 2 See Note 1 Note 1 Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on Note 2 Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned to this station 2 Press MENU PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 5 to select SETUP OPTIONS menu Press 2 to select VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST menu
10. Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR New York Canadian List 67 44 72 61 Allarcom Pay Television 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 Choice Three First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia The Weather Network MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld CBC 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 Vision TV Canada s Faith Network Youth TV Canada Inc continued on next page 29 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 year period Before using VCR Plus to record a program make sure that The clock is set correctly A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 VCR2 LD The VCR is set up for VCR Plus programming If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver co
11. call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If you would like a copy of this manual in French please follow the instructions below Si un livret d instructions en francais n est pas inclus avec votre appareil vous pouvez en obtenir un indiquer le num ro de mod le votre nom et votre adresse en vous adressant Thomson Consumer Electronics Attention Canadian Operations P O Box 0944 Indianapolis IN 46206 0944 If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer 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 Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore Part Number 94 VR 539 1
12. 04 06 12 11 06 06 06 05 07 09 00 10 00 01 04 06 12 13 12 02 After you have set up your remote to control your TV test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press TV 2 IfTV does not turn on in step 1 press TV and then POWER 3 Use the TV Function Buttons as described on page 13 15 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS Satellite Receiver The CABLE button on the VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or an RCA DSS satellite receiver If the cable box is another manufacturer s brand and it has its own remote then you may be able to program the VCR s remote to control the cable box To program the remote for another manufacturer s cable box enter the code that corresponds to your brand Program the remote for a cable box 1 2 3 Turn on the cable box Point the VCR remote at the cable box Hold the CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand Release the buttons Press POWER on the remote If the cable box turns off setup is complete Repeat steps 2 5 with a different code if the first one does not work Brand ABC Anvision Cablestar Eagle Eastern International General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macon Magnavox NSC Oak Oak Sigma Panasonic Cable Box Code List Code Number s 53 54 07 08 07
13. Displays 5t tus eiecit Dual Remote with AutoEdit EDIT B tton tette Editing VCR Plus and Timer Recordings sss Editing and Copying Tapes ECT Button ieri fert eer Express Recording sss Express Recording Stopping F F ADV Frame Advance Button sess 20 References Index F FWD Fast Forward Go To Search Feature sss Guide Interactive Hookups IN FROM ANTENNA Connector 3 6 37 Index Search cc ccccccccescesccssssesscssesssessssssseseeaes Indicators ue Ee bete e INPUT Button eem Interactive Guide L1 or L2 Line Indicators 35 37 Limited Warranty Line Input Timer Recording From Location of Controls Remote Control s VCR Back Panel ter VCR Display Panel VCR Front Panel eee Locking Feature sss LP Speed ettet eet Manual Tracking sensns 20 MENU Button eene f MENU PROG Button Menu System MUTE Button tee ete Number Buttons sse 512 13 On Screen Displays Operating Instructions Copying Tapes isisisi esse Express Recording sssuss Playing a
14. Using the Playback Features Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length 1 Insert the tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote four times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu on the TV screen BLANK SEARCH Search for blank area Press FWD to begin Press SEARCH to exit 3 Press F FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching for six seconds of blank tape A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found 4 Press STOP to stop blank searching Commercial Scan SEARCH Button This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments 1 Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds 2 Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR or protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes lock the VCR The buttons on the VCR or remote will not work Just follow the directions below to lock and unlock the VCR 1 Press and hold POWER on the remote for 10 seconds LOCK will appear in the VCR s display panel 2 Press and hold VCR1 VCR2 LD on the remote until HELLO appears in the VCR s display panel to unlock the VCR 23 Using the Playback Features Auto Repeat You can play a portion of a program or an entire program over and over again The portion or program cannot exce
15. of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button whichever position you select in the menu 1 Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 5 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu Press 3 to display the CUSTOM SETUP menu Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature Press VCR1 or VCR2 LD to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button whichever you select Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 LD on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote will operate this VCR VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options AWN 2 SETUP OPTIONS 1 Interactive Guide 2 VCR Plus Setup 3 Custom Setup CUSTOM SETUP 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto TV VCR ON 3 Auto Play ON 4 Auto Repeat OFF 5 Panel Display AUTO 0 Exit to Setup Controlling a TV The VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer s brands To program the remote for another manufacturer s TV enter the code that corresponds to your brand Program the remote for a TV Operate the TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Point the VCR remote at the TV 3 Hold the TV button and press two numbe
16. off Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back L1 or front of the VCR L2 MENU PROG Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Exits or removes a menu from the screen Selects a menu item 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 DSS is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons continued PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels TV Function Buttons REC Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR See page 27 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SEARCH Displays INDEX TIME GO TO and BLANK SEARCH menus on TV Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback SLOW Used for slow motion playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP LP SLP STOP Stops the normal functions such as reco
17. operations Using the number buttons The number buttons allow you to point and select a menu item at the same time They are also used to enter data and change settings of selected features An example of setting the time using the number buttons follows A Press MENU PROG to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 6 to point and select SET VCR CLOCK C Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote See page 11 for the details on how to enter the data VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options Set VCR Clock AQuURWN SET VCR CLOCK Time gt D Follow the directions at the bottom of the screen hh mm when you finish entering the data Date Press MENU to exit Using the arrow buttons The on screen menus can be accessed with either the arrow buttons on the remote or the front panel Using the arrow buttons on the VCR front panel is especially helpful if the remote becomes inoperable The up down arrow buttons move the highlight bar up and down to point to a menu item and the MENU PROG button selects the item They are also used to enter data and change settings of selected features The left and right arrows move from one location to another with the right arrow moving forward and the left arrow moving backward An example of setting the time using the arrow buttons
18. panel is too dim or bright Control of cable box is intermittent Here s what to try Tape already rewound Wrong VCR plus code entered Cable box or satellite receiver not turned on when recording was to begin Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times Power interruption Clock area in display panel will show Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording Cable box or satellite receiver setup not completed See page 28 VCR Plus setup not completed correctly See page 29 Power interruption Clock on the front panel will show Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date Time counter display appears in VCR s display panel Press DISPLAY on remote e is removing 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 Check antenna connections Check Tuning Mode CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 9 Channels must be placed in memory using Auto Search Channels feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory See page 9 Press PLAY to return to normal playback
19. receiver or auxiliary component VCR only responds to VCR2 LD button on remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback Streaks in picture during normal playback Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes Will not record or play Will not record 38 Here s what to try Plug VCR into an operating outlet Check connections Press VCR1 VCR2 LD to set remote to control the VCR See page 14 Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them Change batteries Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV See page 15 Reprogram remote for RCA TV See page 15 Press TV AUX or CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component See pages 15 17 Aim remote at component with no objects between them Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed See pages 15 17 Change batteries Check setting of Remote Control VCR1 VCR2 feature See page 14 Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator off Switch TV to an active channel Check antenna connections Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR Check TV s fine tuning Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Set TV monitor to video input channel Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop acti
20. recording REC P appears in the VCR s display panel The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes Recording a Program Express Recording XPR Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording 0660000 ren are gt SPEED mo gt Operating Instructions Turn on the VCR Insert a tape with safety tab in place Select the channel you want to record gt Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the or remote m Press REC to activate recording 6 Press REC repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR s display panel or on the TV screen Each press of REC increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours Press Recording REC Time RECORD LENGTH 0 00 y 0 30 30 Min CH 04 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs Press REC to set length 3 00 3 Hrs Express Display on 4 00 4 Hrs 0 00 Turns Off The amount of time the VCR will record and the X REC indicator appear in the VCR s display panel Pressin
21. the TV screen or time counter Edits VCR Plus or timer recordings EJECT Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback MENU Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Selects features in the menu PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes Control Door Open Here PLAY Plays a tape PROGRAM XPR Used to set a timer recording with the TV off POWER Turns the VCR on or off REC XPR Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback SPEED Selects a recording speed SP LP SLP 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 channel See page 10 VIDEO IN J ack L2 Receives video signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to this jack 35 References Display Panel This VCR has a feature where you can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel 1 Press MENU PROG o
22. to 4 Auto Repeat OFF 5 Panel Display AUTO start playing automatically 0 Exit to Setup This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speeds 1 Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause SLOW and allow you to change the speed Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works best in the SP and SLP speeds 1 2 Picture Search You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 Press F FWD on the VCR FF on the remote or PLAY to Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action STILL appears in the VCR s display panel Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or CHANNEL TRACKING on the VCR to reduce any jittering of the picture Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback The VCR switches automatically from stop action playback to stop after a few minutes Press SLOW to increase the speed or to decrease the speed Use TRACKING up or down on the remote or CHANNEL TRACKING on the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture Press PLAY to return to playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Press F FWD on the VCR or FF
23. 08 07 08 02 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 12 13 34 48 37 43 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 45 46 47 37 43 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 09 01 16 38 16 03 27 39 Brand Philips Pioneer Randtek RCA Regal Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sylvania Teknika Texscan Tocom Unika Universal Viewstar Warner Amex Zenith Code Number s 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 18 20 44 07 08 00 27 12 13 02 33 44 03 22 35 11 06 10 11 17 21 49 50 31 32 41 51 52 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 44 14 42 The remote may not be able to control every cable box model of the brands listed Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver After you have set up your remote to control your cable box if required test the buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver 1 2 then POWER test the other remote buttons for the satellite receiver box DSS is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics 16 Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press CABLE If the cable box or satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1 press CABLE and Use the Cable Box Function Buttons for the cable box or satellite receiver or Using the Remote Control Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component The remote that came packed with your VCR can control only compatib
24. 300 Ohm Separator D VHF Cable Antenna UHF Back of TV Cable Box OUT RF Coaxial Cable Signal Splitter Back of VCR IN FROM ANTENNA OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO SW OUT To TV 9 i RF Coaxial Cable Audio Video Cables supplied a SE ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc Position Cable Box Position a remote controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown Be sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 Ee B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 ET CA You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR VCR s S
25. 392 mm 12 1 inches deep 307 5 mm 9 46 pounds 4 3 kg 22 F to 149 F 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR 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 non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher 41 References Index 42 Accessories Add or Remove Channels from Memory ADD REMOVE CHANNEL Menu Antenna Connections 2 Arrow Buttons B Audio Components Controlling With 17 AUDIO VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT Jacks Auto Play Auto Repeat Auto TV VCR Feature Auto Search Channels Feature AutoEdit M Feature eese Automatic AUX Auxiliary Back odere tren tede Batteries In
26. Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads Remote control batteries e VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes purchased or serviced outside the USA 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 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 See your dealer for details 40 References 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 Head 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 23 watts 3 5 inches high 89 5 mm 15 43 inches wide
27. MENU to ex t CUSTOM SETUP 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto TV VCR ON 3 Auto Play ON 4 Auto Repeat OFF 5 Panel Display AUTO Repeat from O to 0 30 Press MENU to set CUSTOM SETUP Remote Control VCR1 1 2 Auto TV VCR ON 3 Auto Play ON 4 Auto Repeat 0 30 5 Panel Display AUTO 0 Exit to Setup Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections Basic Recording Operating Instructions Express XPR Recording Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording Timer Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Basic Recording Operating Instructions To make a recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input channel 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 2 Press VCR1 VCR2 LD to set remote to control VCR 3 Ifusing one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR to turn it on 4 Select recording speed using SPEED on the VCR or remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 5 Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 6 Press REC on the remote or REC XPR on the VCR to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV channel w
28. R1 to set remote to control VCR B Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen If the menu does not appear on the TV Screen Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4 switch on VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s manual e Press VCR1 and then press MENU PROG e If you use a basic hookup check VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TV VCR to turn it on e Check the connections Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP D Press 1 to begin Auto Search Channels Wait until the channel numbers stop changing This takes about one to two minutes The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active channels The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu If you need to change the setting manually press 3 7 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them A B moo Press VCR1 Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 4 to select the CHANNEL SETUP menu Press 2 to select the ADD REM OVE CHANNEL menu Follow the directions on the screen Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHANNEL up or down PUN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Ti
29. SRCH Reverse search SLOW Slow motion 36 Tape Speed Indicators SP LP or SLP Press SPEED to change Time or Time Counter Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and elapsed time counter VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Press TV VCR to turn on or off VCR indicator on Picture from VCR VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel References Location of Controls Back Panel OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANTENNA CH3 CH4 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 IN FROM ANTENNA Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied VIDEO and AUDIO INPUT Jacks L1 Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select L1 for these jacks VIDEO and AUDIO OUTPUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks 37 Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter Trouble No power VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls an RCA TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV cable box satellite
30. T AUDIO VIDEO B 3 OUT TO TV m OUTPUT RF Coaxial Cable supplied CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position Cable Box Position a remote controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown Be sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 a Eve B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 7 You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR From Cable VCR s Signals Transmitters 591 Wall Front of VCR Cable Box IN OUT RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR his ei IN FROM ANTENNA OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO From Cable AUDIO VIDEO 9 x OUTTOTV 9 RF Coaxial Cable supplied p 750 75
31. TV and sets the remote to control the TV Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV when the remote VCR Function Buttons is programmed to control that TV See page 15 VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR VCR2 LD Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been set up See page 14 Used with POWER button to turn on compatible RCA or ProScan LaserDisc player Press VCR1 VCR2 LD to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons Arrow Buttons MOVE AV Allow you to move through the menus enter data and change settings of selected features See page 8 CHAN Channel 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 VCR for a VCR Plus or a timer recording DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the TV screen See pages 20 and 36 Edits timer programs EDIT Signals two properly connected VCRs to begin copying a tape See page 34 F ADV Frame Advance Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop action pause FF Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback INPUT Turns the line input L1 or L2 in VCR display panel or VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 on TV screen on or
32. VCR only on 120 volts 60Hz AC power normal house power For safety reasons make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada the CSA certification mark If in doubt contact qualified service personnel FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To 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 Registration 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 VCR Model No VR539 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Automatic Tracking Warnings Manual Tracking Cautions Time Counter Note to Cable TV Installer Index Se
33. ack VCR which should respond to VCR1 l Follow steps 1 4 in the Operating Instructions above 2 Press VCR2 LD on remote to control recording VCR Press REC XPR then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode 3 Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR 4 UseFF REW and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode 5 Press EDIT on remote the VCRs will begin copying 6 Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying Repeat steps 4 6 as needed 8 Press VCR1 STOP then VCR2 LD STOP when you are finished 34 References Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Tv VCR SPEED Control Door Remote Sensor Open Here Arrow Buttons Moves through the menu system when VCR MAIN MENU is on the TV screen Used for a timer recording with the TV off AUDIO IN J ack L2 Receives audio signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to this jack CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries for selected menu features DISPLAY Displays VCR status displays on
34. arch Product Registration Time Search Go To Search 22 Hooking Up the VCR AMI Bi Commercial Scan Antenna or Cable System Without a Pio TectPlus Auto Repeat Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Recording a Program Cable System With Cable Box to Types of Recordings Unscramble Pay Channels B Basic Recording Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR Serm 9 U P the VCR is Recording a Different Channel Startup Check Accessories With VCR Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on TV and VCR Use the On screen Menu System Recording Features Recording Speeds Recording Pause NAR Express Recording XPR Recording While You re Away CANNA Place Channels in VCR s Memory Setting Up the Cable Box Add or Remove Channels from or Satellite Receiver d VCR Plus Recording 29 30 Hon Timer Recording With TV On Set the Auto TV VCR Feature __ Timer Recording With TV Off Checking Clearing VCR Plus Using the Remote Control Timer Recording Component VCR TV and Cable Box Editing a VCR Plus or Timer or RCA Satellite Receiver Buttons _ 12 13 Recording Controlling a VCR Timer Recording From the Controlling a TV VCR s Line Input Controlling a Cable Box or RCA DSS Using Two VCRs for Copying Satellite Receive
35. ct Press MENU to save 7 Press CLEAR repeatedly to change the program End Time and enter the new time This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus program before the program is saved This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times 8 Press MENU PROG to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU PROG to return to the VCR MAIN MENU PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap 9 Repeat steps 2 6 for additional programs or press MENU PROG repeatedly to remove the menu from the TV screen 10 Turn off the VCR before recording time 11 If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the recording is to begin If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2 LD and then STOP within a few seconds 30 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording You can set a timer program with the TV on or the TV off The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before setting the timer make sure that Th
36. cted your VCR using Option A page 6 tune rights of others recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using Option B page 6 press INPUT on recording VCR s remote to select the line input L1 for back jacks or L2 for front jacks appears in VCR s display panel 4 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR 5 Press PLAY then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking 6 Press REC XPR then PAUSE on recording VCR Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 Editout segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using F FWD REW and PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying 9 Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on to copy a tape Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 LD on the remote as described on page 14 Use your other compatible VCR as the playb
37. e clock is set correctly A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 VCR2 LD If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver complete setup on page 28 Setting a Timer Recording With TV On On screen Menus 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 2 to select the Timer Programming menu Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 One time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number or INPUT to select line input start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts Press CLEAR to correct an entry If you receive all channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and have completed cable box setup on page 28 the VCR enters the output channel as the channel to be recording in the VCR Plus and Timer Programming menus Select recording speed using SPEED Press MENU PROG to enter your program A reminder appears which times out or you can press MENU PROG to return to the main menu PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap
38. ed a maximum length of 9 hours and 59 minutes 1 Insert a pre recorded tape and press STOP 2 Go to the beginning of the segment you wish to repeat and press STOP 3 Press DISPLAY twice to bring up the time counter then press CLEAR to reset it to 0 00 00 4 Press MENU PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 5 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu Press3 to display the CUSTOM SETUP menu Press 4 to select Auto Repeat co Enter the time in hours and minutes for the length of the program 9 Press MENU PROG to set and then exit the menu system The amount of time you enter appears in the Auto Repeat line 10 Press PLAY The tape plays for the length of time you entered rewinds and begins play again 11 Press STOP 12 Follow steps 4 7 to turn the Auto Repeat feature off and then exit the menu system Turn off the A uto Repeat feature for normal playback of atape 24 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options SETUP OPTIONS 1 Interactive Guide 2 VCR Plus Setup 3 Custom Setup CUSTOM SETUP 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto TV VCR ON 3 Auto Play ON 4 Auto Repeat OFF CUSTOM SETUP 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto TV VCR ON 3 Auto Play ON 4 Auto Repeat OFF 5 Panel Display AUTO ag Repeat from 0 to i Press
39. follows VCR MAIN MENU A Press MENU PROG or MENU to bring up the 1 VCR Plus Programming VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press the down arrow button to highlight SET VCR CLOCK C Press MENU PROG or MENU to select D Enter the time and date with the up and down arrow buttons Press the up or down arrow button to move through the numbers to enter the VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options Set VCR Clock O uir oum O SET VCR CLOCK first digit Time Xc E Press the right arrow button to move one space to the right SET VCR CLOCK F Repeats steps D and E until the time and date are Time 11 30 AM entered Note Use the left arrow if you need to move SET VCR CLOCK backward Time 11 30 AM G Follow the directions at the bottom of the screen Date 08 04 9 when you finish entering the data mm dd yy Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Setting Up the VCR Startup 6 Place channels in the VCR s memory Channels 2 through 13 including line input L1 L2 are in the VCR s memory when you first turn it on Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system you must use the Auto Search Channels feature of the VCR If you ever change cable or antenna signals you may need to Auto Search Channels again A Press VC
40. g REC displays the time remaining on the TV screen Pressing REC again increases the amount of time Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2 LD and then STOP within a few seconds 27 Recording While You re Away Setting Up the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Sat Cable Box Setup allows the VCR to record programs from the cable box or satellite receiver If your cable box or satellite receiver can be controlled by a remote the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus and timer recordings You may need to position the remote controllable cable box on top of the VCR at an angle to receive the infrared remote signal See pages 4 5 1 Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP menu VER MAIN RENN 1 VCR Plus Programming 2 Ti P i 3 Press 4 to select Sat Cable Box Setup menu devis 4 Channel Setup 4 Ifcable box or satellite receiver is not used for all channels Press 2 You are finished with Sat Cable Box CHANNEL SETUP Setup 1 Auto Search Channels 2 Add Remove Channels 1 1 1 s 3 Tuning Mode CABLE If cable box or satellite receiver is used for all channels Sat Cable Bux SEDE Press 1 to continue 5 Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output poe bera
41. he TV screen Press 6 to display SET VCR CLOCK Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries Press MENU PROG on remote to remove SET VCR CLOCK from the TV screen and start the clock Press 0 to exit the menu system The time will appear in the VCR s display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen whenever you press DISPLAY AQURWN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options Set VCR Clock SET VCR CLOCK Time hh mm Date Press MENU to exit 11 Using the Remote Control Buttons 12 eOWER VOR CABLE yy dJa AUX REW PLAY REC STOP PAUSE DISPLAY CHAN SEARCH Q Q KA A 1Q 20 49 5O 8 _ JO O lol CLEAR SPEED 1A Se Hor gd FF de SLOW Y TRACKING A lt Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component AUX Auxiliary Used with P OWER button to turn on a compatible RCA audio component See page 17 CABLE Used with POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box or an RCA DSS satellite receiver See page 16 TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE
42. hile VCR is recording a different channel l Follow steps 1 through 6 above 2 Ifusing one of the basic hookups press TV VCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator turns off in the display panel Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV 4 Select the channel you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons 5 Press STOP on VCR or remote when recording is finished 25 Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Pressing the SPEED button on the VCR or remote selects a recording speed SP LP or SLP The speed you select appears on the TV screen Recording Pause Recording Time Cassette SP LP SLP T 120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr T 160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most prerecorded rental tapes are recorded in SP Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material 26 Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start
43. ignals Transmitters ete Wall Le Front of VCR From Cable Cable Box Gor RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR IN FROM ANTENNA OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO 09 OUT RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator D VHF R cabe 91 gue Antenna UHF Signal Cable Box Splitter From Cable A n E IN ou m RF Coaxial F Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR AR OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT TO TV ry OUT AUDIO IN VIDE _ D CABLE RF Coaxial MONO ANTENNA Cable supplied Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 5 eve Option B hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional access
44. is step if you used one of the basic hookups 10 If you have connected your VCR using the video input of your TV you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically Press MENU PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS Press 3 to display CUSTOM SETUP Press 2 to select Auto TV VCR Press 2 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV You will then press the TV VCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically Pressing TV VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options uif SETUP OPTIONS 1 Interactive Guide 2 VCR Plus Setup 3 Custom Setup CUSTOM SETUP 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto TV VCR ON CUSTOM SETUP 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto TV VCR OFF 3 Auto Play ON 4 Auto Repeat OFF 5 Panel Display AUTO 0 Exit to Setup Startup 10 Set the time and date This appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel Press MENU PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on t
45. le RCA audio components such as a radio CD player tape player or turntable The remote must be programmed for the specific component the remote is to control To program the remote use the code that corresponds to your component Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary component 1 2 3 Turn on the component Point the VCR remote at the component Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to enter the code for the component Release the buttons Press POWER on the remote If the component turns off setup is complete Type of Auxiliary Equipment and Code AM FM CD TAPE PHONO 03 07 06 05 The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of the auxiliary equipment listed Operate the auxiliary component After you have set up your remote to control your component test the buttons to see which ones operate the component 1 2 Point the remote at the component and press AUX If the component does not turn on in step 1 press AUX and then POWER 17 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To play a tape 18 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 4 or TV s video input to see the picture from the VCR Insert a tape in the VCR VCR automatically turns on The cassette in C9 indicator lights and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV VCR feature is set to ON The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feat
46. mer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup CHANNEL SETUP 1 Auto Search Channels CH 14 Searching Channels PUN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup CHANNEL SETUP 1 Auto Search Channels CHANNEL SETUP 1 Auto Search Channels 2 Add Remove Channels ADD REMOVE CHANNEL CH 03 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit Setting Up the VCR Startup 8 Use TV VCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups When using one of the basic hookups the TV VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel This button allows you to record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 25 A Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR B Press TV VCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel C Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR The channel number changes on the TV screen and in the display panel D Press TV VCR to see the TV channels The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CHA F Press VCR1 then TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 9 Set Auto TV VCR feature Skip th
47. mplete setup on page 28 If you do not use a cable box for all channels have a cable box that can be controlled by the VCR or use an antenna complete VCR Plus Setup on page 29 Setting a VCR Plus Recording 1 Press MENU PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 1 to select VCR PLUS 0 Wen Programing 3 Press numbers on the remote to enter PlusCode number for the program you want to record VCR PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV VER PLUSE isti Enter Plus Code number listings from TV Listing Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press MENU PROG to enter the program If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number Unrecognized How often should this program record number Please re enter appears on the TV screen Check the number and enter it again 1 One time 2 Daily Cevery day 3 Weekdays Mon Fri 5 Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 4 Weekly 1 One time single program recorded once PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day Channel 08 CABLE 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday Start Time 02 10 PM n ime 1 Start Date 11 21 94 Mon 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week dun 51 6 Select recording speed using the SPEED button on the remote or VCR Press CLEAR to corre
48. n the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 5 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu 3 Press to display the CUSTOM SETUP menu 4 Press 5 repeatedly to switch among AUTO BRITE and DIM Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on and dim when it is off Select BRITE to keep the display panel bright e Select DIM to keep the display panel dim VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Programming Timer Programming Review Programs Channel Setup VCR Setup Options SETUP OPTIONS 1 Interactive Guide 2 VCR Plus Setup 3 Custom Setup CUSTOM SETUP 1 Remote Control VCR1 CUSTOM SETUP Tape Cassette In Speed 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto TV VCR ON 3 Auto Play ON 4 Auto Repeat OFF 5 Panel Display BRITE 0 Exit to Setup Channel Number or L1 or L2 Status VCR Time Counter or Time Cassette in Indicator G0 STILL Frame advance Lights when a tape is in the VCR STILL Play pause STOP VCR stopped Channel Number or Llor L2 TAPE flashes Set for timer tape The channel number or line input L1 or L2 is TIMER Timer recording set displayed X REC Express recording in progress Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing EJECT Ejecting Tape FFWD Fast forward HELLO Turned on or unlocked LOCK Pro Tect Plus turned on REC P Record pause PLAY Playback REC Record REW Rewind SRCH Forward search
49. nel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR If you used one of the advanced hookups tune the TV to the TV s video input See TV owner s manual for details Press VCR1 on the remote The Interactive Guide appears the first time the VCR is turned on after connecting it It is a step by step question and answer procedure that helps you select the feature options to set up the VCR quickly Select 1 to Begin setup and answer the on screen questions or select 2 to Cancel If you choose not to use the Interactive Guide feature then follow the remaining steps in this section to set up the VCR to work properly RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 207417 2 AAA Batteries SETUP The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR Would you Like to begin the setup procedure now 1 Begin setup 2 Cancel Setting Up the VCR Startup 5 Use the on screen menu system Remote Q0000 Front of VCR Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system There are two ways to accomplish this method One is using the MENU PROG and number buttons on the remote that correspond to the numbered menu items The second way is using MENU PROG or MENU and arrow buttons on the remote or front of the VCR to point and select an item in the menu Although there are two ways to access the menu system only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and
50. nother VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Manual Tracking Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder The TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL TRACKING on the VCR are used when playing a tape They have no effect during recording When streaks or snow appear during normal or slow motion playback press TRACKING up or down on remote or CHANNEL TRACKING on VCR for the best possible picture During stop action pause use the TRACKING buttons to reduce picture jitter 20 Press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY Again Press DISPLAY Again 3 STOP CH 05 0 30 00 Status Displays 11 18 94 FRI 01 30AM SLP 0 30 00 Hours Minutes Seconds Time Counter Only No Displays Appear on TV Screen Using the Playback Features Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play Mi back a segment of a prerecorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of mutes Seconds programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is Hous ejected from the VCR Y MA For example if a 30 minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape you would 1 Insert the prerecorded tape 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen 3 Press F FWD
51. on frame advance and slow motion playback Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote or CHANNEL TRACKING on the VCR to move streaks up or down for the best picture Check tape it may be worn out or of poor quality The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 No cassette in VCR Eject and reinsert cassette Broken tape try another cassette VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE Safety tab removed from cassette Make sure the line indicator L1 or L2 is turned off in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT to turn off the line indicators continued on next page References Trouble Checks Trouble Rewind does not operate VCR plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR makes noise when stopped Will not Auto Search active channels correctly Cannot add or remove channels Tape plays back in slow motion Cannot select channels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically No status displays appear on the TV screen when you change channels etc Tape or segment of tape is repeated Display
52. on the VCR or FF on the remote to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 4 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 6 Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen INDEX SEARCH Enter Index number Press FWD Press SEARCH to exit 3 Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press F FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to search forward or REW to search in reverse 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR mark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when
53. on the remote to search forward at a faster than normal speed return to playback Rewind Search Use REW instead of F FWD for the same steps as in Fast Forward Search 19 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1 Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV Screen The time and date must be set before they are displayed If you do not press DIS PLAY again this display times out 2 Press DISPLAY again to continually display the time counter on the TV screen The time counter appears instead of the time in the VCR s display panel 3 Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV The time counter remains in the VCR s display panel and no status displays appear on the TV screen This is convenient for editing tapes 4 Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal displays The clock appears in the VCR s display panel Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal Frame Advance F ADV Button Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speeds 1 Press PAUSE to stop the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view the next frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on a
54. ories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 4 Ioni You will select the audio video input L1 or on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others From Antenna Cable or Cable Box ARO OUT TO TV Playback VCR OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO om RF Coaxial Cable supplied IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TV Recording VCR INPUT AUDIO VIDEO od OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO Audio Video RF ial Cables Coaxial Cable m um um Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 E From Antenna Cable or Cable Box SJ INFROM ANTENNA Playback oron VCR only OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Audio Video Cables IN FROM Q ANTENNA Recording VCR AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO i Audio Video RF ial Cables Goaxia SOP g Cable on LI Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing 3 Turn on the TV GG zn 20 40 5 sO 8 Turn the TV 4 Turn on the VCR A If you used one of the basic hookups tune the TV to the chan
55. p or Down Raises and lowers sound of TV Cable Box 055 Satellite Receiver Function Buttons Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or DSS satellite receiver if connected Some buttons may not work with the cable box or DSS satellite receiver For the DSS satellite receiver you will want to test the other remote buttons to see which ones work with the satellite receiver CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the cable box or DSS satellite receiver s channel memory when remote is set to control a cable box or satellite Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers To select a cable channel over 99 press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers DSS is a trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics POWER Turns off a compatible cable box or DSS satellite receiver when remote is set to control that cable box or DSS satellite receiver 13 Controlling a VCR The VCR s remote controls two compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 LD 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 then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 LD button on the remote Program the VCR for remote control 14 Set the Remote Control feature
56. r and Editing Tapes Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component 17 References Playing a Tape Location of Controls Operating Instructions Front Panel Using the Playback Features Display Panel Auto Play Feature Back Panel Pause for Stop Action Trouble Checks 38 39 Slow Motion Limited Warranty po Picture Search Specifications DISPLAY Button Cleaning the VCR Frame Advance Index 42 43 Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna cable connection It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor receiver TV with audio and video jacks using a signal splitter This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR Optional Hookups 1 How do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 C Cable System Go to question 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 5 Yo
57. r buttons to enter the code for your brand If the TV changes channels when the CHAN up or down button is pressed setup is complete 4 Release the buttons 5 Repeat steps 2 4 with a different code if the first one does not work TV Code List Brand Akai AOC Candle Citizen Colortyme Concerto Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Electrohome Emerson Envision Fisher GE Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity J C Penney JBL Jensen JVC Code Number s 03 06 06 06 06 06 01 06 06 06 06 12 06 05 06 05 08 00 01 06 11 06 12 06 06 04 00 01 06 09 04 06 10 11 Brand Kawasho Kenwood Loewe Luxman LXI Magnavox Marantz MGA Mitsubishi MTC NAD NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Proton Quasar Radio Shack RCA Code Number s 03 06 06 12 04 06 04 05 07 04 06 12 04 06 06 12 06 12 06 07 06 04 11 04 06 12 03 04 06 12 06 06 01 06 11 01 05 13 01 06 12 Brand Realistic Sampo Samsung Sanyo Sears Sharp Sony Soundesign Sylvania Technics Techwood Teknika TMK Toshiba Universal Victor Wards Yamaha Zenith The remote may not be able to control every TV model of the brands listed Helpful Hint Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on screen displays This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV Code Number s 05 06 06 09 12 05 08 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 06 13 03 06
58. rd playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV Arrow Buttons MOVE V gt Allow you to move through the menus enter data and change settings of selected features CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen Removes menus or displays from the screen MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers To select a cable channel over 99 press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers POWER Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control that TV Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV that the remote has been programmed to control See page 15 PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels VOL Volume U
59. select the channel number Repeat steps 2 3 to enter the START END DATE and tape SPEED The time increases in increments of 30 minutes while the date increases in increments of one Press PROGRAM XPR when SAVE flashes in the display SAVED appears to let you know the program is set Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2 LD and then STOP within a few seconds Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus or Timer Recording 1 Press MENU PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen Press 3 for Review Programs The black highlights the area for review Follow the on screen prompts for checking or clearing the program Editing a VCR Plus or Timer Recording 1 32 Press MENU PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen Press 3 for Review Programs The black highlights the area for review Press DISPLAY when a program you want to edit appears Use the right or left arrow buttons to move to the location you want to change or use CLEAR or number buttons then enter the data Follow the directions at the bottom of the screen to edit VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus Programming 2 Timer Programming 3 Review Programs PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME 08 CABLE 02 10 PM 03 35 PM 11 18 94 Fri SLP Press DISPLAY to edit Press CLEAR to delete Press MENU for next prog 1 VCR Plus Programming
60. serting in Buttons Cable eee teer COmponehts c eet iere rer ient RCA DSS Satellite Receiver CABLE Button Cable Box Function Buttons Cable Box Programming Remote Cable System With Cable Box Cable System Without Cable Box Cable Box Setup Card Registrations lil CH3 Switch 3 6 718 25 37 CHAN Channel Up or Down CHANNEL SETUP Menu ee Checks Trouble ree 38 Choosing a Hookup sss Cleaning the 41 CLEAR Clearing VCR Plus and Timer Recordings sss Glock Setting nodo ee netenmatiec nee Code Lists Auxiliary Equipment Cable BOX Commercial Scan Connections Controlling Cable BOX otii etri virer ePi e RCA Audio Components RCA Satellite Receiver Controlling a Copying and Editing Copying Tape Connections Custom Menu ees Date and Time Setting Design DISPLAY Button Display Panel ssl
61. u may need to contact your local cable company for assistance How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 6 Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 4 ae Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Continue to page 7 You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR From Antenna or Cable 300 75 095 Adapter Fill Back of VCR ANTENNA TOTV OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO RF Coaxial Cable supplied Sov VHF OR Cable S Antenna UHF Back of TV B From Antenna or Cable 300 75 Ohm Adapter Signal OR Splitter Back of VCR mol INPU
62. ure is turned on Safety Tab Press PLAY if necessary PLAY appears in the VCR s display panel Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or CHANNEL TRACKING up or down on the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details are on page 20 Press STOP on the VCR or remote Press REW The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Press EJ ECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing VCR MAIN MENU a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed i ER PUTES PFOP 2 Timer Programming 1 Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the 5 Review Programs 4 Channel Setup TV screen 5 VCR Setup Options 2 Press 5 to select the SETUP OPTIONS menu SETUP OPTIONS 3 Press 3 to select the CUSTOM SETUP menu 1 Interactive Guide 2 VCR Plus Setup 4 Press 3 to select Auto Play ON or OFF 5 Custom Setup Pause for Stop Action Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing i 1 Remote Control VCR1 automatically 2 Auto TV VCR ON N P 3 Auto Play OFF Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed
63. you start at the beginning of the tape 21 Using the Playback Features Time Search The VCR searches forward or reverse for the amount of time you select from the location where you are on the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the TIME SEARCH menu on the TV screen TIME SEARCH Enter search time 5 Press FWD or REM Press SEARCH to exit 3 Press number buttons to enter the amount of time in hours and minutes you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press F FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to search forward or REW to search in reverse 5 Press STOP to stop time searching Go To Search The VCR will search for the time counter reading you select and automatically begin playing back the tape 22 4 Press F FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote or REW to go to the 5 Press STOP to stop go to searching 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the GO TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 0 00 00 Go IN ae display 0200100 Press FWD or REM Press SEARCH to exit 3 Press number buttons to enter the hour s and minute s of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry time counter reading you entered Playing a Tape

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