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RCA VR270 User's Manual

1. Timer Programmed XPR and Timer The timer cannot begin recording if the VCR is already recording with XPR and vice versa You can use XPR along with Timer Recording but be careful that the XPR recording will end before the first timer recording begins TV Viewing During a Timer Recording When the VCR turns on automatically to make a umer recording it does not disturb whatever program you may be watching at the time Press the 7V VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR indicator if you want to monitor the recording Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress Press POWER and then press STOP within 10 seconds Press POWER once more to turn off the VCR This erases a Normal program from the timer s memory but a Daily or Weekly program will record on the next scheduled day Timer Recording From the Line Input It is also possible to timer record from the VCR s line input audio video inputs Just enter 91 for the channel This is convenient if vou have a satellite receiver or similar device attached to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR The indicator will light in the VCR s display panel and VIDEO will appear instead of the channel number in the TV s on screen display Express Recording Express Recording XPR lets you record up to four hours without programming the timer When the recording is finished the VCR will turn off automatically Note Although you do not have to prog
2. 3 Cassette Compartment Push the cassette through 4 the door to load it Always insert the cassette with the window up The Cassette in indicator will light when a Cassette is inserted properly REW SEARCH 44 Button This is the REWIND button when the VCR is stopped Once you have pressed it the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape or to a counter reading of 0000 if the counter is displayed unless you press the STOP button The ga indicator G7 will appear in the display during rewind This same button becomes Reverse SEARCH ga when the VCR is playing Press to start searching in reverse Press it again or press PLA Y to return to normal playback Picture Search is explained on page 20 The REW SEARCH button is inactive during recording PLA Y Button The PLAY button is used to begin plavback when the VCR is stopped The PLAY button is inactive when the VCR is recording Press PLAY during forward or reverse search to return to normal playback 6 F FWD SEARCH Ft Button This is the FAST FORWARD bution when the VCR is stopped Once vou have pressed it the tape will continue to fast forward until you press the STOP button or to a counter reading of 0000 if the counter is displayed If you do not press the STOP button the VCR will fast forward to the end of the tape and then automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop Refer to Memory Stop on page 21 for more info
3. Turning on Your VCR for the First Time When you have finished connecting the cables to your antenna and TV plug in the VCR s power cord and press POWER Programming Active Channels into VCR s Tuner The AUTO PROG Automatic Programming button makes it easy and convenient to program TV stations into the VCR s scan list The scan list is the list of channels that your VCR tuner stops on when you press the CHANNEL A or CHANNEL Y button The scan list is empty however until you program active channels as described below Note You must program the tuner as described below before you can use CHANNEL A Y buttons Automatic programming is usually a one time procedure but you will need to repeat it if you move to a location that has different channels or if power is interrupted To program active channels l Turn on VCR by pressing the POWER button 2 Set the NORM CATV switch on the back of the VCR IT NORM CATY e Set to NORM position if your VCR is connected to a home antenna system e Set to CATV position if your VCR is connected to a cable TV system 3 Press and release the AUTO PROG button AUTO PROG ADD ERASE e The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the scan list This takes about a minute The channel numbers will stop changing when the tuner is finished cycling Programming is now complete and you can use the CHANNEL A Y buttons to select
4. L2 4 Press CLEAR when the program information vou want to clear is displayed 5 Press PROGRAM display Press 5 Program Review The TV screen will display for ten seconds the information vou entered for the lowest program number Then the display changes to the next higher program number and so on until all program information has been displaved to remove the on screen Notes e Normal timer programs clear automatically when the recording is finished but daily and weekly programs remain in the timer indefinitely 3 Press 5 again if you want to view the next program information without waing ten seconds 4 When vou are finished press PROGRAM to e All programs are erased if power is interrupted remove the on screen display e More information about Timer Recording is on the next page pas 23 Timer Recording The information on this page telis you how to set up vour VCR for Timer Recording after you have programmed the timer The programming instructions are on pages 22 23 When you have finished programming the timer follow the steps in the drawing to prepare for timer recording We suggest that you 1 Insert cassette with record protect tab intact Cassette In indicator will turn on 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Current Day 2 Press REW to rewind tape if necessary make one or more short timer recordings for practice If you have a Daily or Weekly program in the
5. The indicator will light different VCR streaks may appear To remove the streaks press the TRACKING A or Y button 1f the tape has the record protect tab removed it will automatically go into play It is not necessary to press the PLAY button Recording from Another VCR To copy dub tapes connect the two VCR s as shown below Use shielded audio video cables such as RCA AH002 The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use It s best to play the original tape on the same machine that was used to record it so AH005 or AH036 vou don t have to adjust the TRACKING buttons eed Lek Coaxial Antenna Cable such as RCA AH037 Optional Audio Video Cables such as RCA AH002 or AH005 Recording VCR so VCR indicator is on This allows vou to watch the while it sin progress Note If you want to watch sadia TV channel on the TV while you re dubbing the tape first d p the TE CR button on remote control SO DAN E to select the channel you want to watch on the TV Select channel i on the Recording VCR The ndicator will appear in the display Press CHA NNEL Y or A button if channel 91 is programmed in the VCR s Channel Memory or press 9 then 1 on the remote control Note If the Recording VCR has a TUNER LINE swiich place it in the LINE position Select the desired tape speed on the Recording VCR SP L
6. UJ Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback and then press CLEAR on the remote control just before the desired scene appears 4 When vou have plaved to the end of the scene in question press STOP and then REW The tape will rewind to the beginning of the scene and SLOp 5 Press PLAY to view the scene again 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as many times as vou like 21 Programming the T imer E The programmable clock timer permits unattended recording of up to four different TV programs The timer is actually a small computer which will turn on the VCR at the time you select record for a selected length of time and then turn off the VCR all automatically without you being there You can program the timer to do the following Record a program on a single day up to one year away NORMAL PROGRAM Record a program at the same time Monday through Friday DAILY PROGRAM Record a program on one certain day of every week WEEKLY PROGRAM Things to know before you start e You can program the timer up to one vear before the TV program is to be recorded You can correct an error in the program any time before the last step by pressing the CLEAR button on the remote control repeatedly until the digit to be corrected is flashing Then enter the correci digit and continue the programming sequence Turn on your VCR and TV Tune the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or
7. e date press four digits two for the month and The display will show START DATE IT n 8 followed by th d Ge Ge ee dcr two for the day Press O first for a single PHONES IEE OE NEER ando digit month or day For example press 0 8 0 4 to begin recording on August 4 If you want to start recording on that day Po F TO END PUSH PROGRAM Skip 10 Step 9 The year and day of the week are displayed automatically when you finish TO SELECT MODE Press PROGRAM to enter your program and TTT 19 E 1 CLOCK SET if you have no other programs to enter press PROGRAM again return to the original display Additional 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 OAILYIM F PROGRAM programs may be entered by repeating steps 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM Ja 5 PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH PROGRAM Clearing a Timer Program l Press PROGRAM on the remote control to display the programming menu 2 Press 5 Program Review The TV screen will display for ten seconds the information you entered for the lowest program number Then the display changes to the next higher program number and so on until all program information has been displayed 10 Turn off the VCR Checking the Timer Programs Programs can be checked whenever the VCR is turned on l Press PROGRAM on the remote control to display the programming menu 3 Press 5 again if you want to view the next program information without waiting ten seconds
8. murrors and chromed paris Cleans and polishes TV screens and plastic cabi nets Returns brilliance repels dust and resists fingerpnnts AH051 AHO15 Switches This is an economy two position 75 ohm coax ial switch which performs the same functions outlined for the AHO41 switch shown below This is a 2 position 75 ohm coaxial switch sometimes referred to as an A B switch used for switching a single signal source to two separate output devices such as a cable TV input to a TY set or VCR Band Separators Used to connect single 75 ohm input antenna line to separate 75 ohm VHF 300 ohm UHF and or 300 ohm FM receiver inputs Used to connect a single 300 ohm input antenna line to separate 75 ohm VHF 300 ohm UHF and or 300 ohm FM receiver inputs Used to connect a single 75 ohm antenna input line to separate 300 ohm inputs of TV Transformers Used to match a 75 ohm signal source to a 300 ohm device or a 300 ohm signal source to a 75 ohm device Such as antenna lead ins to TV receivers This transformer is specificaliv designed to match a 300 ohm line to a 75 ohm F type input t provides quick push on connection to an F type input Jack Splitters Combiners Used as a splitter to divide a signal from a single 75 ohm source so that t may be fed to two separate devices For example a single
9. 7 ohm antenna lead in signal spbt to feed two TV receivers When used as a combiner signals from two sources are fed through two inputs to a single output The same as AH047 above except AHO48 provides four outputs from a single input As a combiner four signal inputs feed 10 a single output 4 set coupler lets you operate up to four TV s and VCR s from one lead in Use AH025 terminators on unused outlets In fringe areas use the AHO46 distribution amplifier Terminator AHO2S terminator should be at ached to unused terminals of signal splitters to prevent smeanng the picture RCA non abrasive wet system VHS VCR head cleaner Be sure to follow directions carefully Accessories Optional 422 urs 35 ADD Button 12x xr eaaa 11 12 13 19 Alternate Remote Controls 32 33 Antenna Cables Types 00 4 Antenna Connections 4 5 8 9 Antenna Information General 4 5 6 7 Audio Video Connections to Monitor 10 AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks 1224 30 31 Auto Power On Auto Play H AUTO PROG BUON 9 11 12 13 19 Auto Rewind with Shutoff 2 Basic Oprati EE ee ce Rs er bI raw B Basic Playback 29 Basic Recording Playback 17 Battery Installation Remote 14 Cabinet Cleanin gees 34 Cab
10. Ar prompi undue d cd ed exercise you the rest cof the e Insert a Cassette tape with its s safety ab intact Rewind the tape if necesen Er O6 Tun off ott the VCR Press 2 to enter a Normal Program 3 to enter a Daily Program or 4 to enter a Weekly Program Press a digit from to 4 on the remote to select the program number you want to program Press two digits for the channel to be recorded for example press O then 4 for channel 4 Press four digits two for the hour and two more for the minute For example press O 6 0 O for 6 00 Always press O before a single digit hour or minute I5 The display will prompt you to select either AM or PM NORMAL PROGRAN 1 Ch 64 TIME ON EM s CAN P 2 D RE GFE Srt START DATE Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM Remember 12 AM is midnight 12 PM is noon TO END PUSH PROGRAM NORMAL PROGRAM 1 6 EPOR PR Press four digits two for the hour and two 6 The display will prompt you to select the more for the minute For example press 0 8 0 stopping ume 5 for 8 05 Always press O before a single MUS digit hour or minute TO END PUSH PROGRAM EE Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM 7 The display will prompt vou to select either AM or PM E iier Remember 12 AM is midnight START DATE A7 12 PM is noon TO END PUSH PROGRAM If you want to start recording on a future
11. TV Tune your TV to 1 the VCR Channel channel 3 or 4 The VCR Channel is explained on page 13 Press PROGRAM on the remote control This menu will appear on the TV H The display prompts you to set the time 13 The display prompts vou to select AM or 4 4 The display prompts you to set the date 5 The dav of the week will appear when vou have entered all six digits for the date 16 When you first plug in your VCR the clock will e The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote While vou are setting the clock the display on the TV screen will prompt vou through the procedure Here are some things you should know before you set the clock TO SELECT MODE PUSH NUMBER SHOWN CLOCK SET NDRMAL PROGRAM CALLY M F PROGRAM WEEKLY PROGRAM PROGRAM REVIEW TO END PUSH PROGRAM CLOCK SET TIME Sit MONTH DAY YEAR DATE f fee TO END PUSH PROGRAM CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR DATE s TO END PUSH PROGRAM CLOCK SET TIME 02 15 PM MONTH DAY YEAR DATE ee TO END PUSH PROGRAM CLOCK SET TIME 02 15 PM MONTH DAY YEAR DATE 07702769 SUN TO END PUSH PROGRAM f you press a wrong digit press PROGRAM and then start at beginning e The clock must be set to the correct time before vou can program recordings or use Express Recording XPR e If power is interrupted vou may have to reset the clock and re enter your programs in the time
12. VCR timer you should check the steps in the drawing sometime before the recording time to be sure that your VCR is ready to record 3 Program the timer See pages 22 23 4 Press TAPE SPEED to select desired speed LO CO i ILI GP od ow ae H 6 Check the display VCR Ott 9 Firy Pte LI LI pu Current Time Timer Recording Checklist Before vour VCR timer can record a TV broadcast all the conditions listed below must be fulfilled They are presented as a checklist you can use until vou are famihar with your VCR D Cassette inserted in the VCR flashes if not 3 Cassette has its safety tab in place If not the Cassette 1s ejected See Erase Protection on page 26 J Cassette length and recording speed are adequate for program s to be recorded O Cassette rewound to beginning or to place desired on tape O Clock set to correct ume and date O Timer has been programmed PROG will be displayed O POWER has been turned off TIMER appears only if the umer is programmed and the VCR is off Programming Reminders e The iTIMER indicator will flash when you turn off the VCR if vou have programmed the timer but forgotten to insert a cassetle e If the cassette in the VCR has its safety tab removed the VCR will eject the cassette after you have programmed the timer and turned off the VCR This is to remind vou to insert a new cassette or cover the safety tab Details are on page 26
13. VCR to the TV as shown below Connect Connect antenna VCR to VCR to TV Detailed instructions for connecting an antenna are on the next two pages Note Set the VORM CATV Switch on the back of your VCR to NORM when you connect a home antenna system Basic Cable TV Connections Your VCR is quite easy to install To connect a cable TV system you will first be attaching the cable TV cable to the VCR and then connecting the VCR to the TV as shown below Back of VCR Back S of TV Connect Connect VCR cuble TV system to VHF jack e to VCR on TV This connection diagram can be used to connect most types of cable TV systems Detailed instructions for connecting more complicated cable TV systerns are on pages 8 and 9 Note Set the NORM CATV Switch to CATV when you connect a cable TV system Antenna Connections 1 Disconnect Existing Antenna from TV and Connect it to VCR e Your antenna connections will probably resemble those in one of the diagrams on this page A If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this Cable s From Antenna If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this Back of TV Cabie s From Antenna C a If your existing antenna 1s connected to your TV like this Back of TV Cable From Antenna ef Combination VHF UHF Sand Separator If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this Beck of TV Cable From Ante
14. always reset the tape counter when vou insert a tape you can note the counter reading at the beginning of each program you record for future reference The label kit provided with RCA tapes can be used to list programs and counter readings l Turn on your TV and tune it to the VCR channel 3 or 4 2 Press DISPLAY button twice on the remote control to display the tape counter on the TY screen Press CLEAR button on the remote control to set the counter to 0000 On Screen Display Whenever vou turn on your VCR or change its status stop to play play to stop change channels etc the new status of the VCR is displayed on the TV screen automatically Y ou can manually call up the VCR status display to the screen when desired by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control The display will disappear from the screen in a few seconds e Press the DISPLAY button once to call up the normal display e Press the DISPLAY button twice to call up the tape counter display This display will remain on the TV screen Press the DISPLAY button three times to remove al displays from the screen Memory Stop e When you press the DISPLAY button on the remote contro twice to turn on the counter display you automatically turn on the Memory Stop feature When the counter is displayed on the TV screen and in the VCR s displav the VCR will stop automatically at 0000 whenever you use the REW or F FWD b
15. channels when the VCR is turned off Cable channels 2 through 13 can also be viewed with the VCR turned off and the A B switch set to position B not recording as explained below the diagram Note The VCR will not be able to record scrambled channels with this hookup To record scrambled channels use hookup D Connect VCR to A B switch 9 Connect A B switch to TV AHO2B A B Switch Ne St E Back of TV Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer Use B Position of A B Switch For e Playing a recording e Viewing a nonscrambled channel at the same time you are recording it channel selected with the VCR tuner Note When you set the A B switch to B tune your TY to the same channel that vou have selected on the back of your VCR 3 or 4 This is called the VCR channel throughout this manual D This system requires two converter boxes from your cable TV company and there may be an additional charge All channels must be selected with Disconnect Cable TV from converter 2 Disconnect TV from converter cable the converter boxes both for recording and normal TV viewing 2 Connect splitter to each of the converters 3 Connect VCR to A B switch 9 Connect one converter to A B switch 3 Connect A B switch to TV 3 Connect Cable TV to input of splitter Connect other converter to VCR Converter Box Original Cable Tv E System Converter Cable Cl AH
16. from eniering the cassette and the VCR mechanism All dust is abrasive and it will cause excessive wear of both the tape and the VCR s recording playback heads 2 Quick Reference Guides Normal TV Viewing Turn POWER off or turn VCR Indicator off by 2 Operate TV as usual pressing TV VCH button on remote control Select channels with TV channel buttons A POWER STOP ELECT CTE E FWO be ae AUTO PROG ADO ERsS TAPE s t WF Chaki da RECORO Recording With TV Off It is not necessary to have your TV turned on when vou record Press CHANNEL button to select desired channel The cassette in indicator wiil light P A POWER STOP EJECT new P PLAT FWO H PAUSE a ee s oe ee EECH 4 Press RECORD The RET indicator will turn on Q Press STOP when finished Recording and Viewing the Same Program 1 Turn on TV 2 Tune TV to VCR Channel 3 or 4 6 Press CHANNEL button to select desired channel 3 insert cassette with record protect tab intact 9 Press STOP Press RECORD The cassette in indicator will light when finished The REC indicator ES URS will turn on Keel POWER STOP EJECT wa REX AS Gre Fwd ee i FAUSE AUTO PROG ADO ERASE TAPE SPEED ey AC H 8 Press PAUSE to interrupt recording 5 Press TAPE SPEED to select a Make sure VCR Indicator ts On if desired Press PAUSE again desired tape speed Press TV VCR but
17. if vou have forgotten to insert a cassette e Details are on pages 22 24 Indicator e This indicator turns on when channel 9 has been selected with the CHANNEL Y A buttons or by pressing 9 then 1 on the remote control e Channel 91 and the indicator are used whenever you want to view or record signals from a device connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR Time Display e The time is normally shown here If the clock is not set you will see in this area The clock must be set for Express and Timer Recording Details for setting the clock are on page 16 Status Display This display indicates what the VCR is doing amp for playback for record 4 for rewind or search kk for fast forward or search El for pause This area is blank when the VCR is turned off Cassette In Indicator This indicator lights when a cassette is properly inserted in the VCR Indicator This indicator lights when the TV is fed signals from the VCR Press the 7V VCR button on the remote control to turn the indicator on and off Details are on page 13 19 Special Effects and Features Pause During Recording Press the PAUSE button when vou are recording to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material Press the PAUSE button again when vou are ready to resume recording Caution Avoid pausing for more than three or four minutes because
18. r3 3 Replace the cover Remote Control Back View Battery Compartment Cover Notes Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside down This may acci dentally depress the buttons for a long time and discharge the batteries Replace the batteries when the VCR fails to respond to the remote control e Remove the batteries from the remote control if it will not be used for a month or more This vill prevent possible damage from battery leakage i4 Location and Function of Remote Control Buttons 1 POWER Button Turns the VCR on and off If the VCR is off inserting a cassette will automatically turn it on 2 Number Buttons 0 through 9 Select any channel whether or not it is in the Tuner Scan List by pressing two buttons Press O and then 8 for Channel 8 The numbered buttons are also used for setting the clock and programming the timer 3 Channel A and Y Buttons Use these buttons to select the next channel up or down programmed in the scan list The VCR tuner must be programmed for the Channel A and Y buttons to work Details are on page 12 4 PROGRAM Button Used to set the clock and program the timer with use of the on screen display on your TY 5 PAUSE Button Pressing the PAUSE button during recording stops the tape so that nothing will be recorded When you press the PAUSE button again recording resumes immediately Pressing PAUSE during pl
19. tape speed is displayed in the front panel display We suggest using SLP for most recording SLP Super Long Play gives you the longest recording time SLP has slightly more picture noise than SP in normal playback which may not be noticeable Your VCR s special effects search and stop action are designed for optimum performance at the SLP speed See page 26 for more information on choosing a tape speed CHANNEL Y A Buttons After channels are programmed as described on page 12 pressing selects the next lower channel and pressing A 12 RECORD XPR Button 5 selects the next higher channel The channel number appears in the display This button is the RECORD button when the VCR is stopped and the XPR Express Recording button when the VCR is in the RECORD mode e Press the RECORD XPR button when the VCR is stopped to begin recording e Press the RECORD XPR button when the VCR is recording to activate the express recording feature Set and increase the amount of express recording time by pressing this button additional mes 30 minutes to 4 hours Details are on page 25 Indicator The Indicator turns on when the express timer 12 has been activated TIMER and PROG Program Indicators e The PROG Indicator will appear when the timer has been programmed e The indicator will appear when the timer has been programmed and the power has been turned off e The TIMER Indicator will flash
20. the interference problem try plugging the VCR into a different wall socket e If interference continues after all the above call your dealer or service representative You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the Superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Flat 300 ohm twin lead cabie Round 75 ohm coaxia cable Some antennas are designed only for VHF reception and others are designed omy for UHF reception Signals from your antenna are conducted through flat twin lead cable or through round coaxial cable Cable TV CATV supplies television signals directly by round cable without the need for a home antenna Cable TV delivers both VHF and UHF channels and programs not available from a home antenna In most situations you will get better picture quality if vou use an outdoor antenna or connect your TV and VCR to a cable TV system If this is not possible use a good quality indoor antenna Your indoor antenna should have separate leads for VHF and UHF if you are in an area with both VHF and UHF stations or you may use separate VHF and UHF indoor antennas Basic Antenna and Cable TV Connections Basic Antenna Connections Your VCR is quite easy to Install To connect an antenna you will first be attaching the antenna to the VCR and then connecting the
21. the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your VCR The accessories supplied for connecting your antenna VCR and TV set are shown here The remote control unit and its batteries are also packed in with the VCR 5 ft 300 ohm flat tead in twin iead Res om cn co ca EE C f cb tz E is GO t E eH E E C2 ce de Q VCR Coaxial HE Cable xe es em c i i RCA Accessory No RT023 ges tet C ei pe a Bue I d i H i Remote Control 300 75 ohm Transformer ACA Accessory No AH055 UC 0 3 Remote Control Batteries Size AA 1 5 volt Location e Choose a location that is convenient but away from sources of heat such as direct sunlight and heating units e If the VCR is to be installed in an equipment rack or IMPORTANT There are two basic steps for connecting vour new VCR to vour present TV and antenna s or cable TV The first step is to disconnect the antenna s or cable TV from the TV and reconnect it to the VCR The second step is to connect the VCR to the TV Be sure vou do both steps Since there are many different types of antennas and TV s there are several ways to make the above connecuons Therefore the instructions have been divided into sections Basic antenna cable TV connections are explained on page 5 More detailed instructions for connecting your home antenna system are on pages 6 and 7 D
22. the power cord to prevent possible fire or shock hazard and consult authorized service personnel Moisture can damage internal parts Refer all service to RCA VCR Authorized Servicenter personnel only Caution Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected 1o this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 22 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part I that 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 Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others Using This Manual Congratulations on your choice of an RCA VCR You have selected a high quality precision engineered instrument designed to give you years of video and audio enjoyment To get the best performance from your new VCR it is important that you carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this manual in the sequence in which they are presented This manu
23. 2 e Setting TV to VCR Channel 13 e Using the TV VCR Button on the Remote 13 e Simplified Installation Checklist 13 Remote Control vii cs oie eae EE ANERE 14 15 o Battery Installations is 14 Setting the Clock 16 First Recording and Playback 17 Operating Controls Detailed 18 19 Special Effects and Features e Pause During Recording 20 Pause for Stop Action Playback 20 Picture Starch oiseaux saya Sepe RC Sd ERES 20 S Tracking CODITOL s uei one xod La ye deet 20 e ane COUME 21 e On Screen Display ss ceu wake cm A x Nail 2 Memory SOP EE 21 Programming the Timer 22 23 Timer Recording is ris paises RAE Express Recording a Reference Operating J Normal EE 28 e Recording With TV Off 28 e Recording and Viewing the Same Program 28 Recording and Viewing Different Programs 29 Basic Playback EE EE 29 Component Recording e Recording from Another VCR 30 o Cometa Recordilg EE 31 Alternate Remote Control Units 32 33 Cabinet Cleaning 34 Trouble CHECKS 34 Optional Accessories 35 Index Alphabetical 36 37 Specifications Back Cover e EE BECK Cover What Eau VCR W
24. 4 so you ll H be able to see the programming display on the TV screen TO SELECT MODE PUSH NUMBER SHOWN Make sure the VCR s clock is set to the correct time The timer cannot record at the right ume if the clock is set incorrectly Reset the clock if necessary Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit The programming menu TV screen 1 CLOCK SC 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILTIV F PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIER TO END PUSH PROGRAM appears on the The display will prompt you to select a Program Number 2 Four program numbers are available and you can enter different programming instructions in each one All four program numbers will be flashing because none of them have been used If the timer has been programmed the number that was used will stay on instead of flash You must clear a program number before the same number can be used again See Clearing a Timer Program on the next page NORMAL PROGRAM 1234 SELECT PROG NUMEER TO END PUSH PROGRAM NORMAL PROGRAM m 3 TIME ON T The display will prompt you to select a TIVE OFF channel number START DATE TO END PUSH PROGRAM NORMAL PAGGRAY 1 C 04 14 TIME ON T The display will prompt you to enter the eben cee recording start time START DATE TO END PUSH PROGRAM 22 BD e channel S or CH EK E Press PROGRAM on remote hand unit 4 Watch the display on Ee Tv Screen
25. 40 3 hours 5020 3740 4 hours 6120 4640 5 hours 5400 6 hours 6120 7 hours 6760 hours 7420 end Recording Speed This information will help you decide which tape speed to use when recording e SP Standard Play provides the best picture but the shortest recording time 2 hours with a 1 120 tape Video recorded at this speed has the least picture noise snow in normal plavback Pre recorded tapes use SP for this reason and also because all VHS recorders have this speed e LP Long Play provides twice the recording time as SP 4 hours with a T 120 tape This speed is provided primarily for playing tapes recorded on older machines that do not have SLP e SLP Super Long Play provides three times the recording time as SP 6 hours with a T 120 tape SLP has slightly more picture noise than SP in normal playback which may not be noticeable Your VCR s special effects search and stop action are designed for optimum performance at the SLP speed Cassette Care and Storage Follow these directions for continued high quality performance from your cassettes e When vou are finished with a cassette rewind it and remove it from the VCR e Never attempt to force open the cassette door e Store cassettes vertically in their protective boxes at normal room temperatures Avoid extreme heat and humidity Extreme heat can warp the cassette or cause the tape to stretch excessively Be especially careful to keep dust
26. 6 AT EE 2 Features Special EE 20 2 F FWD SEARCH Button 19 2 F FWD SEARCH Button Remote 15 First Recording Playback 17 Forward Seareli Sassi saidas enge 15 19 20 FS TUDO quase 2 General Installation Information 4 Handbook Interference 4 HO PIOUEE 2d ckdasucecgna yews ee anne ce dd 2 Indoor AMENDA 6055 irises pesa ee RA ERU 4 5 6 7 serune Tapes aa Pace tag e IG PRECOR CDI a 11 Installation EEN 4 Inter ere EE 4 LINE e ware nee RR 12 19 24 30 31 Location CHOOSING 4 EP Lone Play 12253 CHEER ADHERE UR hens 26 MEMO SD BEE 21 Moisture e ET WEE l Monitor Receiver Connections 10 NORM GATV EE ssa cuida aci ees 12 13 Nott al TY TE EE 28 Number Buttons Remote 14 On Screen DISDISV 2 Operating Controls Detailed 18 19 Operation Basic ide eee EE Ces eR ot 11 Optional ACCESSONES ete sn ipe EP ned 35 PAUSE BUttOD 25 35 scr DIR erba bete es 19 20 PAUSE Button Remote s 14 Pause During Recording 20 Pause tor SIop sACHON ege qua 20 ld hl BEER 20 PII DUON 11 18 PLAY BUUOn REMO issue casas E ERR IE ERA I5 I 29 POWER ech ES DRESS Sud 11 12 13 18 POWER Button Remote Me EE 14 POWER Buon Let Z ite kee 18 Precautions Safety Inside Front Cover PROG 19 24 PROGRAM Button Remote 14 16 22 23 Programming Channels i164 12
27. CR in Pause mode when in Play or Record Press to turn on VCR and put remote in VCR Mode so other buttons will control only the VCR Press the TY button to put remote back into TV mode RGA Press to Play EXT co Places VCR in Rewind when Ea E EB stopped or in Reverse Searc LC 2 2 when playing Press again or press PLAY to return to normal playback ROP TRA SOS O Places VCR in Fast Forward l when stopped or in Forward Search when playing Press again or press PLAY to return to normal f aybacr Used for setting the clock and programming the timer Press to move noise bars out of picture during play E Cs GOO pee e e s 5 o 90 G CJ 77 Press to turn on VCR and put remote in VCR Mode so other buttons will control only the VCR Press the TY button to put remote back into TV Mode Press once to display VCR status Press twice to display tape counter Press three times to remove all dispiays Stops the normal VCR functions of Play Record Rewind or Fast Forward Press to record Used when programming the timer Also resets tape counter when tape counter is displayed Press to select next higher or lower channel in VCR channel scan list Press while VCR is stopped to tast forward tape Press while VCR is playing to search forward Press again or press PLAY to return to norma play Press to start recording Press to stop Pres
28. D XPR button again when 4 00 4 hours is dis returns the VCR to normal recording The XPR indicator will turn off e The time remaining is constantly displayed during XPR You can extend the time up to four hours whenever you want by pressing the RECORD APR button e When the recording time has expired the VCR will turn off and the clock display will return to the current time The XPR indicator will turn off To Stop XPR e Press POWER and then STOP within ten seconds 25 Video Cassettes RCA recommends that RCA cassettes be used with this unit The tape in RCA cassettes is of high quality formulation intended for use with multi speed VHS video cassette recorders It has been manufactured to RCA s critical specifications for excellent performance with RCA VCR s Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your VCR Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the VCR heads This can cause a snowy picture or a missing picture dunng playback Because RCA has no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers head cleaning is not covered by RCA s warranty It 1s considered normal maintenance Playing a new RCA tape for approximately 30 minutes often will clean the VCR heads and improve your picture If a snowy picture or missing picture condition persists consider the use of a chemical non abrasive he
29. No Power Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an operating outlet Does Not Respond to Remote Control them e Weak battery in remote control Remote contro not aimed at the VCR or there is an obstruction between Poor No Picture for Normal TV Viewing e VCR indicator is on Press TV VCR button on remote to turn it off e TV monitor receiver set to Video Input Switch to an active channel e Carefully check antenna connections Snowy No Picture During Playback Adjust TRACKING buttons indicator noi on Press TV VCR button on remote to tum on e Make sure the TV channel selector matches the channel you have selected on the back of the VCR 3 or 4 Make sure the TV ts fine tuned e Check the video cabie connections between the VCR and a TV monitor receiver Make sure the TV monitor receiver is set for Video In Trv another tape Very diriv tape has left deposits on VCR heads See page 26 for head cleaning e Some snow and streaks are normal during Search and Stop Action play Streaks in Picture During Normal Playback picture Press the TRACKING V or A butions to move streaks up or down and out of e Tape stretched poor quality or worn out Will Not Record or Play e No cassette in VCR Eject and reinsert cassette e Broken tape try another cassette Will Not Record e VCR is tn the pause mode e Record protect tab removed from
30. O28 O A B Switch wet Seen D Already Do Not Disconnect Connected Disconnect From TV Signat Splitter wen WD AH004 Cabie TV peer System Converter Box Use A Position of A B Switch For e Viewing any cable TV channel while you record some other channel with the VCR e Viewing any cable TY channel when your VCR is tumed off Note When you set the A B switch to B Back of TV Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer Use B Position of A B Switcn For Playing a recording e Viewing any channel at the same time you are recording it Select the channel with the converter that is connected lo the VCR and tune the VCR to the output channel of the converter usually 3 or 4 tune vour TY to the same channel that you have selected on the back of your VCR 3 or 4 This is called the VCR channel throughout this manual TV Monitor Receiver Connections _ Direct Video and Audio Connections Connecting the video output and audio output jacks of your VCR to the corresponding video and audio input jacks of your TV monior receiver may produce a slightly better picture during playback This direct signal connection bypasses the TV tuner dunng playback e zez UHF From Hom Antenna System Used Only if You Have Home UHF Antenna To UHF Antenna Connections on TV Used Only if You Have Home UHF Antenna Signal Splitter Not
31. P or SLP If you have a TV Monitor Receiver with Audio Video inputs you can also connect these jacks to produce a b it better picture CAUTION The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may niger the rights of others 10 11 44 13 CODI es Audio Video Cables such as RCA AH002 or AH005 Se E H Recording VCR Connect this VCR to your TV E p E m Opuonal accessory available from vour RCA dealer Simple ed Operating Instructions t to Dub Tapes Commi the two VCR s as shown above Use shielded audio video cables such as RCA AH002 AHOOS or m l Turn on TV Tune TV to VCR Channel channel 3 OT 4 Tum on both VCR s Insert recorded cassette into Playback VCR Insert blank cassette into Recording VCR Press TV VCR button on remote contro of playing the prerecorded cassette Adjust TRACKING Palen on Playback VCR if necessary Note If the Ste cassette is not bene i played on the same VCR that originally recorded it streaks may appear in the TV picture Simply press the TRACKING A org button on the Playback VCR to eliminate the sireaks If you want to edit out unwanted material press PAUSE on the Recording VCR while it is recording Press PAUSE again do resume E recording Note Use the PA USE e brie
32. Propramming Timer 22e REED 22 23 24 Quick Reference Guides suucasaspussiades rx 28 29 RECORD 11 19 25 RECORD ousi ia vv e P ds 15 Record Protect Tab 425v prd AREA Ex 24 26 Recording amp Viewing Different Programs 29 Recording amp Viewing Same Program 28 Recording First me RE ER ai ns 17 Recording From Another VCR 30 Recording Speeds oor est bp E IH iere 26 Detailed Controls 18 19 Display On Screen eer II 21 DISPLAY Button Remote 14 21 RI EE 20 Dubbing Tapes 2 ex aise trudge rents sions 30 EJECTISTOP Button geet Ee Cbr beg 11 18 Effects Special nt gie ee cesta REY 20 21 Ejecting Tapes coser ste Sd eege 11 Equipment Rack seen 4 ERASE REA EAL Erase Prorection e EE EEN 26 Erasing Channels usadas steed PER Fe Re 12 Erasing Timer Programs 23 Express Recording XPR eese 25 ECC Booklet e ee ege 4 TEE 16 Sering TV do VCR Channel 255 vere A 13 Simplified Installation Checklist 13 SEP Super 66 26 SP TStandard PIY aura asia RE es 26 Special Ellecis amp Features socero Ra 20 21 SDECINCANONS stand seo eite a bes Back Cover Speeds Tapes Ee ee 26 Sidckine Arrangements 42 55 evexit REENEN 4 Status DisOlays ee era vend enw eg Peng 11 19 SIOD ACUON isentas dare ed fus theses 20 STOP DUNO 20 STOP Button Remote A Gu RES 15 SIOP EJECT 11 18
33. Stopping 24 SIODBIDE APR uosiiinA E EIU RV Red Aca EE 23 26 Tab Record Protect 48 RENE A 26 Tape CONTO 21 TAPE SPEED BOOD 222 Eege 11 19 proe Ae ecc T 26 Tapes Inserting Removing vidus eer m hes 11 Tamie CO cartao css ERE Unas 16 Tune Display EE 11 19 Timer Programmi 24 deier Licht gd ET Rund 22 23 24 TIMER indicator BEE 19 24 Timer Programs CReCRInS E Timer Programs Cleaning vu Nee AR ae ENN ed 2 Timer Recording from Line Input 24 Tunes Speeds Tapes ENEE EE 26 TRACKING E CES 19 20 30 Recording With TV Off sees 28 Registration Inside Front Cover Remote Control Supplied scenes 14 Remote Controls Compatible 32 33 Removing Tapes li Reverse Search 4 525 oh bac 18 20 REW SEARCH Button 11 18 21 REWIND SEARCH Button Remote 15 Safety Precautions Inside Front Cover Safety Tab eg ged eee rie eee 26 Scan LS EE 12 SEARCH F FWD Button eese 19 21 SEARCH F FWD Button Remote 15 SEARCH REW Button 11 1821 SEARCH REWIND Button Remote 15 Trouble Checks 2 222 a d assis teet i aei d bid 34 Tuner XE S opereeris Gaeopbwes e dep a 2 Turning on VCR Ist Time corso 12 TV MOOG Qon 666 13 TV Monitor Receiver Connections 10 TV VCR Button Remote lt lt 52 4 csssoessesc assi 13 TV Vi
34. Supplied Such as ACA AHO20 Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer Operating Instructions For normal VHF or cable TV viewing independent of FCR place TV Momtor Receiver in TUNER mode and select channels with TV Monitor Receiver tuner e For viewing of channel being recorded place TV Monitor Receiver in VIDEO INPUT mode Use VCR tuner 10 select channel 10 Note Set this switch to NORM if home antenna 1s connected Set to CATV if cable TV system is connected Co IN dea NORM CA Quen ES VEER Audio Video Cabies Not Suppiied Such as RCA AHOO2 Connections On TV To TV s Video In To TV s UR MONO AUDIO Audio In INPUT E Typical From Home VHF Antenna Monitor Or Cable TV Receiver System Inputs For recording one channel while viewing another place TV Monitor Receiver in TUNER mode Use VCR tuner to select channel to be recorded Use TV Monitor Receiver tuner to select channel to be viewed For playback of recorded program place TV Monitor Receiver in VIDEO INPUT mode Basic Operation Basic Operating Controls and Displays Now that vou have connected your VCR to your TV and antenna or cable TV system you are readv to turn it on You don t need to know all the details about the controls and displays before you begin using your new VCR so only those you will use for basic recording and plavback are discussed
35. VideoCassette Recorder Owner s Manual 4 QV Se D i earen A A A an wv d m SC KS ET WA AEN A a Te ie Warranty Registration No other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours It is important that you record the number and other vital information here in case your VCR ts stolen or in case you need a complete descnption for any other reason You will find the model and serial numbers on the back of the VCR You will also find both numbers recorded on your registration form Purchase Date Dealer Model _ VR270 Serial Number VCR registration is very important so that you can be contacted should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations or otherwise The dealer who sold you the VCR should have registered it and given you a copy of the registration form If vour dealer did not give you a copy of the registration contact him promptly and ask for it You must be able to show vour registration or evidence of purchase date to any RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter to receive warranty parts and service We suggest you attach your sales slip and warranty registration to this booklet and keep them in a safe place for future reference Safety Precautions Your VCR operates on 120 volts 60 Hz normal household current and has a polanzed plug Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other the plug fits in the wall socket on
36. ad cleaning tape RCA Stock No AVOO9W It is available from your dealer and many electronic supply stores Be sure to follow the directions with the head cleaning kit carefully Improper use of a head cleaner may damage your VCR RCA O BLLIIIIILIIITITIL dd a TTT SOSBOGRCHORGC a sen i 1 120 AP Er vo w NI ge Erase Protection To prevent erasing a recording you want to keep remove the record protect tab from the back of the cassette as shown below Recording is Impossible when this tab is removed To record again on a cassette that has the tab removed simply cover the hole with vinyl tape Record Protect Tab To prevent erasure To record again cover break off the tad the hole with vinyl tape Cassette Playing Times and Speeds The playing times and counter readings below are approximate Also it is assumed the counter is set to 0000 at the start of the tape T 60 CASSETTE VK125 SPEED SP Counter LP Counter SLP Counter Time Reading Reading Reading hour 2080 end 1120 760 2 hours 2080 end 1460 3 hours 2080 end T 120 CASSETTE VK250 SPEED SP Counter LP Counter SLP Counter Time Reading Reading Reading hour 3520 2100 1520 2 hours 5680 end 3520 2600 3 hours 4660 3520 4 hours 5680 end 4200 hours 5000 6 hours 5680 end T 160 CASSETTE VK330 SPEED SP Counter LP Counter SLP Counter Time Reading Reading Reading 1 hour 3740 2160 1560 2 hours 6120 3740 27
37. age from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads which is normal maintenance e Remote control batteries 9 VCR s which have been modified or incorporated into other products e VCR s purchased or serviced outside the USA How does state law relate to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal righ s and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state What if vou purchased your VCR in Canada e Refer to the Canadian Warranty 4988 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Job A 58530 E72118 4630361 Part Number 2826 830 1 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc 600 N Sherman Dr PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1976
38. ain to resume normal playback Can also be used to temporarily interrupt a recording Select next higher or lower channel in VCR s scan iist N Press to switch antenna between TV and VCR Same as TV VCR button on VCR s remote Turns power otf Press once to display VCR status Press twice to display tape counter Press three times to remove all displays Turns off power Stops the normal VCR functions of Play Record Rewind and Fast Forward Select next higher or lower channei in VCR s scan list Press to play Press for fast forward when VCR is stopped Press for forward search when VCR is playing Press again or press PLAY to return to norma playback Press once to display VCR status Press twice to display tape counter Press three times to remove all displays Press to switch antenna between TV and VCR Same as TV VCR button on VCR s remote Press to pause play or record mode Press again to release pause Press to turn off VCR OFF VCR DISPLAY TV HS SS PAUSE REC STOP oi tu e gm FFWD CLEAR Press to start tape playing Press while VCR is stopped to rewind tape Press while VCR is playing to search backward Press again or press PLAY to return to normal playback Used when setting the clock and programming the timer Press to switch antenna between TV and VCR Press two numbers to select channel Press a 0 before a single digit channel number Piaces V
39. al is divided into two sections Section explains how to install the VCR and basic operation Section Ii contains Quick Reference Guides illustrates how to connect components and includes general information Should you experience a problem please follow the Trouble Checks on page 34 The warranty on the back cover describes what will be done for you should your new VCR need service during the warranty period It also tells you how and from whom you should request service Contents Warranty Registration Inside Front Cover Safety Precautions Inside Front Cover What Your VCR Will Do aa sa 5 9 oa c SECT ION I Basic Installation and Operating RESO LES WP nstrucfions e ef ag Basic Installato Unpacking Choosing Location 4 e General Installation Information 4 e Basic Antenna and Cable TV Connections 5 e Antenna Connections 6 7 Cable TV Connectionps 8 9 e TV Monitor Receiver Connections 10 Basic Operation Basic Operating Controls and Displays 1 e inserung Removing Cassettes 1 Turning on Your VCR for the First Time i2 e Programming Active Channels into VCR s inp DEEP 14 e Erasing Channels from the Scan List 12 e Adding Channels to the Scan List 1
40. ay whatever tape the VCR is playing or whatever channel the VCR is tuned to 2 Push the TV VCR button on the remote control again so that the VCR indicator is out When the indicator is out the VCR is in the TV mode and your TV will work like it did before you connected the VCR The 7V VCR button on the remote control allows vou to record one program with the VCR while vou watch another program on vour TV To do this first put the VCR in the VCR mode indicator on and start recording the program Then press the TV VCR button to switch to the TV mode Indicator out and tune vour TV to the other channel you want to watch Note Your VCR automatically switches to the VCR mode VCH indicator on when you turn it on with the POWER button and when vou start plaving a tape Simplifi ed Installation Checklist This simplified checklist will help you determine if you have completed all the basic installation steps ANC 1 Make sure your VCR IS connected d properly a as o on top n E LO os d Set NORMICA Tv Fitchi on e back of ie VCR to the NORM position 1 you have connected a home antenna system Set the switch to the CATV position d have connected cable TV em E HE SE SS E Program active channels into VCR s s scan press AUTO PROG ee sai about one First set the CH3 CH4 e on i the bac O the YCR 10 eithe
41. ayback produces a stop action picture and pressing it again resumes normal playback Details are on page 20 6 CLEAR Button Used to clear incorrect information when programming the timer Also used to clear a timer program or to reset the Tape Counter to 0000 7 DISPLAY Button Controls on screen displays Press once to bring normal displays to TV screen Press twice to display Tape Counter and turn on counter memory Press three times to remove all displays from TV screen 9 1 POWER Button E 2 Number Buttons 3 CHANNEL Buttons 4 PROGRAM Button 5 PAUSE Button 6 CLEAR Bution 7 DISPLAY Button TV VCR Button e Turns the VCR indicator in the display panel on and off e When the VCR indicator is displaved vour TV must be tuned to the VCR channel 3 or 4 Signals come thru the VCR tuner and vou select channels with the VCR CHANNEL buttons e When the VCR indicator is off signals are bypassing the VCR and going night to the TV So you can select channels with the CHANNEL buttons on the TV This button lets you record one channel while vou re watching another channel Details are on page 13 PLAY Button This button is used to begin plavback when the VCR is stopped The PLAY button is inactive when the VCR is recording STOP Button Stops whatever the VCR is doing D record plavback fast forward or rewind RECORD Button Press the RECORD
42. button to start recording when the VCR is stopped monitor receivers feature remote controls that will details 77 TV VCR Button 9 PLAY Button STOP Button 13 RECORD Button 2 F FWD SEARCH Button 13 REWIND SEARCH Button Note Selected modeis of RCA color TV receivers and also control your VCR See pages 32 and 33 for 12 F FWD SEARCH kk Button This ts the fast forward button when the VCR is stopped Once vou have pressed it the tape will continue to fast forward unul vou press the STOP button or to a counter reading of 0000 if the tape counter is displayed If vou do not press the STOP button the VCR will fast forward to the end of the tape and then automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop Dunng playback press this button to search forward at a faster speed Press it again or press PLA Y to return to normal playback Details are on page 20 The F FWD SEARCH Buuon 1s inactive during recording 13 REWIND SEARCH lt 44 Button When the VCR Is stopped this button rewinds the tape to the beginning or to a counter reading of 0000 1f the tape counter is displaved During plavback press this button to search backwards Press it again or press PLA Y to return to normal playback The REWIND SEARCH button is inactive during recording 15 Setting the Clock i Sira read hand unit Turn on your VCR and
43. cassette Timer Recording Not Made EE WWW Tape Stops Before Complete Rewind Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times Power izterrupu on Clock on the VCR s front panel will show 9 Ciock was not se accurately including AM PM Program exceeded cassette length or tape was not rewound beforehand VCR was not turned off at tke time recording was 10 start No tape in VCR or cassette s record protect tab broken off Press DISPLAY on remote to turn off tape counter or press REWIND again Tape rewinds only to 0000 when the counter s on Rewind does not operate Clock Shows Incorrect Time or Date e Power interruption Clock on the front panel will show e Tape already rewound Check counter reading UM Ciock vas not set accurately especially AM and PM e Clock display shows recording time remaining during XPR recording Optional Accessories Several accessories are available that will enable you to expand vour home video system You may also find some of these items helpful when installing your VCR A few accessories are pictured here to bnefly familiarize vou with the different types that are available Although RCA Part Numbers are listed for your convenience other accessory brands are also compatible with your RCA video system Accessories are available through most electronic supply stores and RCA video dealers Video Cameras a
44. channels 4 If you want to erase or add individual channels from the scan list refer to the instructions at the right Erasing Channels from the Scan List You may want to have only a few favonte channels in the scan list so you can select them more quickly with the CHANNEL A and Y buttons Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to select channels you erased from the scan list Occasionally Automatic Programming may include a vacant channel in the scan list if there happened to be some sort of noise or stray signal on the channel when the tuner was programmed This procedure explains how to erase any unwanted channels from the scan list l Use the CHANNEL A or Y button to select the channel that you want to remove from the scan list 2 Press ERASE 3 Repeat the procedure for each channel you want to erase from the scan list Adding Channels to the Scan List You may have erased a channel from the scan list and want to put it back Occasionally Automatic Programming may miss an active channel because the signal is very weak or because the channel happened to be off the air when the tuner was programmed Use this procedure to put any channel in the scan list 1 Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to select the channel you want to add to the scan list 2 Press ADD 3 Repeat the procedure for each channel you want to add to the scan list Note Channel 9 is used to access other
45. devices you may have connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of your VCR You can add Channel 91 to the channel scan list l Press 9 then 1 on the remote control 2 Press the ADD button on the VCR The LINE indicator will appear in the VCR display when Channel 91 is used to access a device you have connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks such as a satellite receiver camera or another VCR Setting Your TV to the VCR Channel The VCR Channel is the TY channel vou use for viewing what the VCR is recording or playing and for viewing the signal from the VCR tuner when it is stopped Your TV must be set to this channel and the vor indicator in the display must be on Selecting the VCR channel is normally a one time procedure since there is little reason ever to change it Proceed as follows Decide whether you want to view your VCR on Channel 3 or Channel 4 of the TV H one of these channels is vacant in your area you should use it Otherwise pick the channel vou view less 2 Set the channel switch CH3 CH4 on the back of the VCR to whichever channe you have chosen and then turn on vour TV and tune it to the same channel This is the VCR channel Using the TV VCR Button Push the 7V VCR button on the remote control so the indicator is on When the indicator is on the VCR is in the VCR mode and your TV must be tuned to the VCR Channel channel 3 or 4 Your TV will then displ
46. eated viewing of a certain scene Search Stop Action Visually scan forward or reverse through taped material Examine details easily missed in a moving picture by stopping the action at any point in the tape SLP mode provides best performance Auto Power On Simply inserting a cassette in the VCR turns it on A POWER button is also provided for manual control Auto Play When a prerecorded cassette with record protect tab removed is inserted in the VCR it automatically starts playing When the end of the tape is reached Auto Rewind automatically rewinds the tape Auto Rewind with Shutoff When VCR reaches the end of the tape in Playback or Record it automatically rewinds the tape This ends the trouble of remembering to rewind tapes which 1s recommended for proper care of cassettes To prevent accidenial tape erasures however the tape does not Auto Rewind after timer recording HQ Picture Advanced electronics sharpen image definition for improved picture quality HQ circuitry provides superior recording quality while allowing complete plavback compatibility with recordings made on non HQ VHS machines Optional Accessories Optional Accessories are available for use with vour new VCR to expand your home video svstem Some accessories are shown on page 35 Installation Unpacking When you unpack your new VCR be sure you have removed all the accessories and information sheets We recommend that you save
47. etailed directions for connecting more complicated cable TV systems are on pages 8 and 9 If you have a TV monitor receiver vou may want to make the additional connections described on page 20 The antenna is the signal receiver that picks up TV broadcasts Some modern antennas receive both VHF Very High Frequency channels 2 through 13 and UHF Ultra High Frequency channels 4 through 83 TYPICAL OUTDOOR ANTENNA TYPICAL INDOOR ANTENNA 4 i cabinet with other devices be sure that there is adequate ventilation at the back and around the sides of the components The VCR should not be placed on or directly above a stereo amplifier because of the heat that rises from the amplifier e Choose a flat surface at least as large as the VCR so that it rests on its mounung feet it is important that air can pass through the ventilation holes in the bottom of the unit to prevent it from overheating Do not operate the VCR on a rug or carpet because the pile will obstruct these holes Some TV sets may cause interference in home VCR s To avoid interference and get the best performance from your VCR follow these guidelines e When placing the VCR under a TV keep at least 18 inches between the bottom of the TV and the top of the VCR If interference is present when the VCR is used on top of the TV or at the 18 inch distance below the set move the VCR to a position beside the TV e l moving the VCR does not solve
48. ewing Normal 28 TV Viewing During Timer Recording 24 TV VCR Button Remote tre rwv 15 UHF VHF Channels Ve sex etr nnn 4 Unpacking Secas e 3a Dacia ee 4 V EOCK CODON 20 VOR Channel 13 VCR Indieat f Ae ee 11 13 15 19 28 29 30 VJJ 6666 13 VCR TV Button Remote eee 15 Vena 1 36 ptio etate Ee OR idea 4 VHF UHF Channels Re amea as picasa 4 Video Audio Connections to Monitor 10 VIDEO AUDIO IN Jacks 12 24 30 31 Video Cassette Compartment eee 11 18 Video Cassels 26 VIDEO Display ecc ead onde teens ee ces 24 Video Tapes cesso 6 26 Warranty oen ooo eir EA RA Lone on Back Cover Warranty Registration Inside Front Cover What Your VCR Will Do 2 XPR Express Recording 25 KPR Dutti 11 19 25 XPR Teheran ee REOR dentes 19 25 MPR A Timer EE 24 37 Format VHS Record Playback System video record playback heads Video Signal EIA standard NTSC color Antenna 75 chm external VHF antenna terminal 300 ohm external UHF antenna Tuner 111 channel Type Frequency synthesis Auto Programming Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 83 RCA Limited Warranty Cable TV Channels Midband A 5 through A 1 95 99 A 8 01 Midband A through I 14 22 Superband J through W 23 36 Power Requirements 120V AC 60Hz Power Consumption 22 watts W eight 11 Ibs Dimensions 3 15 16 High 14 9 16 Wide 10 3 8 Dee
49. f pauses If vou want to pause for more than three 16 or four minutes stop the VCR by pressing STOP When vou are ready to resume place the VCR back into the record mode The TV does not have to be turned on to dub a tape You may turn off the TV if desired after the recording has started Stop both VCR s when the recording is finished Place the Recording VCR into the record 2 E Press PLAY on the Playback VCR to start H i eamm m MM A Camera Recording In addition to the camera itself vou will need a Camera e To start recording press RECORD on the VCR AC Power Supply such as RCA Model CPSO3 for use e Use the PAUSE button on the VCR to start and stop recording If vou want to pause for more than three or four minutes stop the VCR by pressing STOP When vou are readv to resume press RECORD with RCA cameras Plug the camera cable into the power supply and then connect the cables from the power supplv to the VCR as shown below The connections from the VCR to vour TV are the same ones you normallv use Audio Plug 7 Camera AC Power Supply G Turn on TV and tune it to the e Make sure VCR indicator is lighted E Press RECORD VCR Channel 3 or 4 If not press the TV VCR button on the remote The REC indicator to turn on VCR indicator will light POWER STQREMCT e Insert cassette with Pre
50. f your TV looks like this Back of TV 2 Connect the VCR to vour TV like this fy Back of VCR Back of TV Wt Fw ANT our To Ty VHF TV To Q3 Screws VHF K x RF Cabl E Tq T able UHF TV Supplied Screws e um ee co mos oo 1 me so o m a Twin Lead Cable Supplied Of 2 Connect the VCR to vour TV like this Back of VCR ue eO VHF d Round m Faou ANT CZ e VCA Tv Jack C Coaxial CH D RF Cable VHF TV gt Supplied Screws AE ww FROM icu nk i d UHF TV Screws Twin Lead Cable Supplied O 2 Connect the VCR to vour TY like this Back of VCA VHF Round Coaxia TV Jack a D RF Cable F m mi FROM AMT Supphed UHF TQ Tv Ps Round Twin Lead Cable Supplied i Tu rrr 300 75 Ohm em Transiormer Supphed Note Set the NORM CATYV switch on the back of your VCR to the NOR M position if vou connect a home antenna to your VCR Cable TV C onnection S Your VCR is designed to receive unscrambled cable channels as shown in the chart below WEE A 8 14 36 A W i The manner in which you interconnect your VCR and FY with a cable TV system is dependent primarily on a whether your TV is cable compatible and b whether any channels on your cable TV system are scrambled Use the Selection Chart at the nght to determine which one of the following
51. four Cable TV connection diagrams A D you should use A DISCONNECT CABLE FROM TV From Cable TV Sysiem To Cable Ready TV Se No Disconnect From Connections Your TV D CONNECT CABLE TO VCR Cable TV eeh System IF YOUR TV AND YOUR CABLE TV IS SYSTEM HAS THEN USE DIAGRAM S no scrambled channels some or all channeis B or C or D scrambled nol no scrambled channels B or C cable compatible cable compatible some or all channels Cor D scrambled Note If you wish to also record one or more local UHF channels that your Cable TV system does not offer first follow the appropriate cable TV connection instructions described below then connect your UHF antenna to your VCR as described in the section titled Antenna Connections Note Set the NORM CATV Switch on the back of your VCR to CATV if you connect a cable TV system to your VCR CONNECT YCR TO TV RF Cabie Supplied ENEE Back of TV B DISCONNECT CABLE TV CONNECT CABLE TY TO VCR FROM CONVERTER From Cable TV System From Cable TV To System Converier SES SE EE 1 Your Connections UNF C Converter Qe ie ARM BACK OF VCR When you use this set of connections keep your TV tuned to the channel you have been using usually channel 3 or 4 and use the converter box as you always have for normal TV vie
52. hannel The channel number appears in the display RECORD XPR Button Press to begin normal recording Press twice to enter Express Recording mode Time Display The time is normally shown here If the clock has stopped you will see in this area Status Displays Tell what the VCR is doing D for playback REC for record JS for rewind DD for fast forward 00 for pause This area is blank when the VCR is turned off Cassette In Indicator Lights when a cassette IS in the compartment VCR Indicator This indicator is controlled by the TV VCR button on the remote control It indicates the picture source that is being fed to your TV e VCR Indicator is off when TV receives picture from VHF antenna or cable TV system as it did before you connected vour VCR e VCR Indicator is on when TV receives picture from VCR tuner or tape cassette that 1s playing TV must be tuned to VCR Channel 3 or 4 when VCR indicator is on To Eject YCR must be in the stop pulls it into the compartment VCR power automatically turns on and the cassette in indicator turns on when the cassette 1s in place mode Rewind the cassette before ejecting it Press STOP EJECT Button Tape may be ejected when VCR is turned off To Remove The cassette will corne partially out of the compartment so vou can pull it out Put the cassette in its box and store it upnght Basic Operation continued EM 12
53. he Tape Counter receivers and Patio SD gang raat ep apy Auen n D SONG E MODE TE and Memory Stop features on and off Press this button to turn on VCR and put remote in VCR Mode Other buttons on remote will not control the VCR until this button ls pressed Two buttons select any channel Press during Playback to display Stop Action Press PAUSE again to resume normal Playback Can aiso be used to temporarily interrupt recording Press to record Used for programming the timer Also resets the tape counter to 0000 when tape counter is displayed Press to rewind when VCR is stopped Press to reverse search if VCR is playing Press again or press PLAY to retum to normal playback PROGRAM Used tor setting the ciock and programming the timer 32 Any VCR tuner channel may be selected by pressing two of the Digit buttons on the hand unit Press O first to select tuner channels through 9 e Separate buttons turn the VCR on and off e Simply press the RECORD button to record It is not necessary to press the PLAY button at the same ume Press this button to turn on VCR and put remote In VCR Mode Other buttons on remote will not control the VCR until this button Is pressed AN NM Press to record Stops the normal VCR tunctions of Play Record Rewind and Fast Forward Two buttons select any Channel Press during Playback to display Stop Action Press PAUSE ag
54. help you avoid accidental interruptions YVO OO POWER STOP EJECT fit 1 POWER Button When the VCR is turned off the timer is automatically turned on if it has been programmed When the VCR is turned on the limer is automatically turned off Your VCR will not make a timer recording if it is already turned on at the time the recording is to start The POWER button operates differently during Timer and Express recording Press POWER and then STOP to stop the VCR when a timer recording s in progress The VCR will stop and turn off if you press the POWER button during non umer recording plavback or fast forward 2 STOP EJECT Button This button stops normal 18 functions of the VCR or ejects the tape when the VCR isin the Stop mode Press to stop the normal functions of record play rewind fast forward recording pause and stop action pause e When the VCR is in the Stop mode press this bution to eject the cassette Operation of the VCR is possible Automatic recording functions Timer and XPR will not disturb normal TV viewing If you run out of tape during playback or normal recording the VCR rewinds the tape and stops automatically If tape runs out during Timer or Express Recording the VCR stops without rewinding Because of these features the functions of some contro buttons depend on the operational mode of the VCR at the time they are used automatic whenever s Go GY
55. here Additional information about the controls is on pages 18 and 19 After you have read about the basic control functions on this page turn on your VCR and check the installation by following the instructions on the next two pages D POWER Button Turns the VCR on and off If the VCR is already off inserting a cassette will automatically turn it on 2 STOP EJECT Button Stops whatever the VCR is doing record playback rewind or fast forward e When VCR is stopped press this button to eject the cassette Cassette Compartment Push the cassette through the door as shown below to load it Cassette In indicator 2 turns on REW Button Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped PLAY Button Starts playback If you insert a cassette with the tab removed the tape will automatically play AUTO PROG ADD ERASE Buttons These buttons are used to auto program channels into the VCR and to add and erase channels from the channel memory Details are on page 12 WOO Inserting and Removing Cassettes SS e Tenn Mu em To Insert Push the cassette through the door unti the VCR mechanism 7 TAPE SPEED Button and Indicators Press this button to change recording speed The lighted indicator tells the tape speed Use SLP for normal recording CHANNEL Y 4 Buttons and Display After channels are programmed V selects the next lower channel and A selects the next higher c
56. ill Do New Compact Design State of the art miniaturization nov allows RCA to dramatically reduce the size of its VCR s without sacrificing features or performance This new compact size takes up less space on top of a console TV or in a component rack svstem Use the extra room for cable TV decoders headphones or other peripheral equipment Infrared Remote Control Puts complete control of your VCR s most popular features in the palm of your hand Wireless remote control uses reliable infrared signals to activate all primary functions including timer programming VCR can be operated with an RCA Digital Command remote control and integrated into a unified RCA audio video system FS Tuner lll channel Frequency Synthesis FS tuning provides accurate selection of all VHF UHF or up to 41 unscrambled cable channels Quartz controlled electronics automatically lock the system onto the signal eliminating the need for fine tuning Most cable systems can be connected directly through the VCR without the need for a converter box Bright easy to read display indicates channel selected Local systems may vary check your cable company s compaubility requirements Auto Programming Preset available channels into VCR s electronic scan memory at the touch of a single button No more elaborate programming steps After automatic programming channels can be selected by remote control scanning either up or down ADD and ERASE buttons are ais
57. itch from Pause to Stop after about five minutes Picture Search The buttons for rewind REW and fast forward F FWD become the picture search buttons when you are playing a tape e When you press P FWD SEARCH while playing a tape the VCR plays at a higher speed than normal play To return to normal playback press F FW D SEARCH again or press the PLAY button e When you press REW SEARCH the VCR reverses from the normal direction and plays the tape backward at high speed Press REW SEARCH again or press the PLAY button to return to normal playback e The sound is turned off during picture search because it would not be understandable at the high speed e Expect to see some horizontal lines or bars in the picture when you are searching The picture will be best for tapes recorded at SLP speed although it can be viewed from tapes recorded at the other speeds Note During picture search notse bars may interfere with the tape counter display press the TRACKING Y or button to move the noise bar up or down Be sure to reset the TRACKING for the best picture when you go back to play Tracking Control e When you play tapes that were not recorded on the same VCR streaks may appear in the picture Adjust the TRACKING Y or button to move the bars up or down and out of the picture e The TRACKING buttons only affect tape playback They have no effect during recordings Tape Counter If you
58. le Channels List 8 Back Cover Cable TV Connections 4 5 8 9 Cables Types of Antenna Cables 4 Camera Recording NN EE KEIER NN crews cece 3l Care C asseltl s EEN 2 Cassette Care amp SIOTADO uo doe E EE E REPE 26 Cassette Compartment 11 18 Cassette Door e 26 Casseite In Indicator EN 11 19 EE Geseent Ee es 26 CATV Cable TV 2 ccu3 ect eudie cet chee deste 4 5 8 9 CATVINORM SWHGK ccc cei ERE E REC 12 13 Caution Cold to Warm l CHS CH4 EE 13 17 ETC WEE E 12 CHANNEL EE 11 12 19 CHANNEL Buttons Remote 14 Checking Timer Programs uuo EAR as 23 Checklist Installation 13 Checklist Timer 24 Choosing LOCAU 22e Sin Ee NEE AE A d HTC EEN 34 CLEAR Button Remote 14 16 21 22 Clearing Timer Programs i choc Pose Ee Za Clock GUNNS EE 16 Compatible Remote Controls 32 33 Connections e Antenna Indoor Outdoor 4 5 6 7 E EE 4 5 8 9 e TV Monitor Receiver 10 Another VCR EE 30 9 Video Cam ra se koh WS haa hen ee Rad es 3 Controls DASICI vaso sa aed Pa ewe hacen wat 11 COPYING Tapes uuuerisee poesie Dur Odys 30 Counter Readies letsetX de EE DE IO de 26 Dslstne Channels 123 essa aat p RE a 12 3
59. ly one way Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug If you need an extension use a polarized cord Caution To prevent electric shock do not use the polarized plug on this Video Cassette Recorder with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Mise en garde Pour pr venir les chocs lectriques ne pas utiliser la fiche polaris e de cet appareil avec une rallonge une prise de courant ou une autre sortie moins que les lames puissent tre ins r es fond sans qu aucune partie soit laiss e d couvert WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture Hiustrated below is the label on the back of your Video Cassette Recorder CAUTION MISE EN GARDE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC EL CTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN gt NE PAS OUVRIR The symbol of a lightning flash within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock An exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance service instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts are in ide If vou spill liquid on the VCR disconnect
60. nd Camcorders See your RCA dealer for complete details on the wide selection of Color Video Cameras and Camcorders combination camera recorder that 1s available for use with your new VCR Cables Cable designed for use with VCR s Video Cameras or any other equipment requiring 75 ohm F type interconnecting cables AH037 3 ft AHOOS 9 ft AH007 6 ft AH009 16 ft 3 general purpose coaxial cable for use in audio and video applications t is fitted with RCA phono type connectors and is used with VCR s Monitors and other related audio and video equipment Provides quick connect application of 75 ohm F tvpe cable Used with VCR s Video Cameras TV receivers and other electronic devices A 3 shielded audio video cable specifically designed for video and audio use with video cameras and VCR equipment Adapters Screw on to push on adapter attaches to end of coaxial cable with standard F connector so you can simply push the connector onto your TV or VCR antenna connector Useful if you change connections frequently Connectors Used to interconnect two audio cables equipped with phono type male plugs Splicer lets you connect one coaxial cable to another Used for extending an antenna lead in or for operating your VCR ata greater distance from the TV Cleaner Polisher Anti static cleaner polisher that can be used on any hard shiny non absorbent surface such as plastics glass
61. nna Combination VHF UHF Splitter 2 Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to vour VCR like this UHF From Antenna VHF From Antenna Adapter Supphed 2 Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this From Antenna VHF From Antenna 2 Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to vour VCR like this 8 a From wem Care Antenna wer GY Q Q ES na Combination VHF UHF Band Separator Gable 2 Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this or replace splitter with a band separator and connect as shown above in step C2 From Transtormer Spinter such as RCA AHO11 amp A vH i i 9 j e m yu e M EES DA VHF am a e do o From Spiitter Opuonal accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronic supply store 6 Connect VCR to back of TV e The antenna connections on the back of your TV will probably resemble those in one of the diagrams below A l If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this VHF UHF Back of TV B 1 If the antenna connection on the back of your TV looks like this VWF VHF URF c Back of TV C 1 If the antenna connection on the back o
62. o included for customizing the memory scan list 8 Hour Recording Time Enjoy up to 8 hours of uninterrupted recording or playback in SLP mode with T 160 cassette Standard Play SP and Long Play LP are also included to ensure compatibility with all VHS tapes VCR automatically selects correct playback speed On Screen Remote Timer Programming With RCA s advanced remote control all timer programming can be done from across the room At the touch of a button easy to follow instructions appear on the TV screen and guide the viewer through each programming sequence The timer memory can be preset up to a year in advance to record up to 4 events automatically Express Recording XPR Use this feature to record without numerous programming steps Just enter the length of desired program up to 4 hours while reccrding VCR will record for the proper length of time and shut off automatically Fluorescent Displays Vivid amber easy to read displays include channel number current time and day and tape speed selected Indicators include status displays cassetute in display timer programmed display Express Record XPR display and many more that aid in easy operation of this VCR Tape Counter with Memory When the tape counter is displayed on the TV screen fast forward and rewind will stop when the counter reads 0000 By resetting the counter to 0000 at the desired point on the tape you can stop at this point for rep
63. p Note Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Video Cassette Recorder What does your warranty cover Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after purchase e Ninety days for labor charges Onc year for parts The warranty period for rental VCR s begins with the first rental What will we do e Pay any RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR Provide new or at our option rebuilt replacement parts for the RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter to make the repairs How do vou get service Take your VCR 10 any RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter For their names and locations ask your dealer or RCA Distributor or look in the Yellow Pages Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed Si un livret d instructions en fran ais n est pas inclus avec votre appareil vous pouvez en obtenir un INDIQUER LE NUMERO DE MODELE VOTRE NOM ET VOTRE ADRESSE en vous adressant Service des donn es techniques 2900 de Miniac St Laurent Quebec Canada H4S 1N5 What does your warranty not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer e Installation and set up service adjustments e Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems e Dam
64. r the timer for unattended Press 1 to set the clock Set the time by pressing two digit buttons on the remote for the current hour and two more for the minute For example press 0 2 1 5 for 2 15 Note The CLEAR button does not operate in clock set If you make a mistake press PROGRAM and start again Press 1 for AM or press 2 for PM Remember Noon is 12 00 PM Midnight is 12 00 AM Set the date by pressing six digits in order for the month day and year For example press 0702 8 9 for July 2 1989 Always press 0 befcre single digit months and days Press PROGRAM to start the clock Note that the display on the VCR will show the correct time after vou press PROGRAM Press PROGRAM again to return to the program vou were watching First Recording and Playback This page gives the basic steps for recording and playback You should practice them until you can do them without refernng to the manual To save time we suggest you record for only two or three minutes Making a Recording G Turn on TY 2 Tune TV to VCR Channel 3 or 4 The first drawing shows how to make a recording and the second one shows how to play it back and tum off the VCR The operating notes at the bottom of the page are keyed to the step numbers for quick reference if you have a problem or need more information 4 Set tape speed 5 Select Channel Press STOP Gs Insert Casse
65. r channel 3 or r4 and then awune Yoe WORE isin the VCR made andy SE TV Piast be tuned to the VCR Channel channel 3 or 4 zs MO Then your TV will display whatever tape the oN CRi is gU or Whatever channel he NCR KI When le indicator i in the display out be VER is in the TV mode and your TVE will work like it did before e you connected LA Remote Control Before vou use the remote control unit supplied with vour VCR install the battenes instructions below Several of the remote s buttons do the same things as buttons with the same names on the top of your VCR and vou can use whichever one is more convenient at the momenti The remote control has additional buttons for controlling some of the VCR s special features and it is also used for setting the clock and programming the timer Since the remote control operates the VCR by infrared light it is immune to electrical and sound interference However you must aim the remote control directly at e VCR There cannot be any obstructions between them r Battery Installation The batteries supplied with your remote control are packed separately Here s how to install them Turn the remote control over and remove the cover of the battery compartment Insert the batteries so that their positive ends contact the positive terminals in the battery compartment These are marked in the bottom of the compartment
66. ram the timer the clock must be set before you can Express Record ep insert cassette with record protect tab intact Cassette in indicator will tight Rewind cassette if necessary Only one button is used for Express Recording e RECORD Ist Press Record continuously 30 minutes XPR hour XPR 1 1 2 hour XPR 2nd Press 3rd Press 4th Press SAN PRESS ao Ee 2 hours XPR 6th Press 7th Press 8th Press 3 hours XPR 4 hours XPR e Press TAPE SPEED to seiect speed Press CHANNEL button to select desired channel bt REV pe PLAY FASE eee ie entr pt PAUSE AUTO TROS ADO FRASE TATEN ADO ERASE TAPE SPEED WE CHANNEL A E OC Sl TRE MI il OTIS DIO SH y POWER STOP EJECT xL 2 To view what will be recorded turn on TV and tune it to the VCR channel 3 or 4 Make sure the VCR indicator is on The mm ntt Lt LE Liew LI d m mess 5 Press RECORD XPR button at least twice X PRI indicator will light See note below TV VCR button on the remote control turns the VCR indicator on and off Notes for Step 5 Press the RECORD XPR button twice to activate the express recording feature The first keypress only starts normal recording e Increase the XPR recording time by pressing the RECORD XPR bution additional times The clock display shows the amount of recording ume vou have set from 0 30 30 minutes to 4 00 4 hours e Pressing the RECOR
67. rmation The bb indicator iz will appear in the display during fast forward This same button becomes the FORWARD SEARCH kk button when the VCR is playing Press to begin searching forward Press it again or press PLA Y to return to normal playback Picture Search is explained on page 20 The F FWD SEARCH button is inactive during recording PAUSE Button Pausing during a recording stops the tape so that nothing will be recorded When vou press the PAUSE button a second time recording resumes immediately Pausing during playback produces a Stop Action picture and pressing it again resumes normal playback Details are on page 20 AUTO PROG Program Button This button 1s used to automatically program active channels into the VCR channel memory so channels can be selected with the CHANNEL Y A buttons 3 Details are on page 12 ADD ERASE or TRACKING Buttons e The ADD ERASE buttons are used to add or erase channels from channel memory after the tuner has been auto programmed Details are on page 12 e During PLAY these buttons become the TRACKING buttons When you play a tape that has not been recorded on the same VCR streaks may appear Push the TRACKING button V or A to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture The TRACKING buttons have no effect during recording TAPE SPEED Button and Indicator Push to change the tape speed for recording Tape speed for playback is automatically selected by the VCR The
68. s two numbers to select channel Press a O0 before a single DIM NSIA digit channel number OrGITAL CONTRO Press to turn off VCR Press to select next higher or vw o gt tower channel in VCR channel scan list E Es Press to switch antenna CJ between TV and VCR tL Press once to disptay VCR status Used when programming the timer Also resets the tape Press twice to display tape counter Press three times to remove all displays Turns the Tape Counter and Memory Stop features on and oft counter when the tape counter is displayed 33 Cabinet Cleaning Cleaning Dust exposed surfaces as required using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of vour vacuum cleaner Occasionally use the vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the ventilauon holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Check below before vou call for help or take your unit to an RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter some of the plastic surfaces are easilv scratched and they can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet are non porous and the residue will accumulate more dust It could save vou time and money If service should be necessary RCA Authorized VCR Servicenters are trained and equipped to furnish it
69. ss HEW to rewind 4 Press TAPE SPEED to 5 Tune VCR to record protect tab intact cassette if necessary select desired tape speed channel 91 The cassette in indicator The indicator will tight will light See note below Note Selec Channel 91 on the VCR whenever you want to view or record signals from a device connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR Press CHANNEL Y or A if Channel 91 has been added to the Chann Memory or press 9 then 1 on the remote control The indicator will appear in the display to let you know the VCR will record from its AUDIO and VIDEO input jacks 31 _ Alternate Remote Control Units _ Selected models of RCA color monitor receivers feature remote controls that will also control vour VCR Only the buttons that are used for controlling your VCR are described here These buttons have generally the same functions as the ones with the same names on the front panel of the VCR but there are some differences Press to Play Used for setting the clock and programming the timer Press to rewind when VCR is stopped or reverse scan when VCR is in Play mode Press again or press PLAY to return fo normal playback Press for fast forward when VCR is stopped or forward scan when VCR is in Play mode Press again or press PLAY to return to normal playback Used when programming the timer Also resets tape counter when tape counter is displayed Turns t
70. the spinning heads that do the recording are still in contact with the tape and will eventually wear off the active material This can cause streaks or spots in the picture when you play the worn part of the tape called dropouts For this reason the VCR will automatically s switch from l Pause to 7 Stop after about five minutes aan Pause for Stop Action Playback Press the PAUSE button during playback to stop the action This lets vou examine all the details of the scene similar to looking at a single frame of a movie film When you are ready to resume normal playback press the PAUSE button again The following suggesuons will help you get the most out of this feature e Stop Action is designed to work best at the SLP speed For the best special effects performance and the longest recording time SLP speed is recommended e The stop action picture may tend to jump up and down slightly Adjust the control marked V LOCK on the back of the VCR to reduce this jitter Once you have made this adjustment you probably won t have to do it again unless you use stop action on a tape that was recorded on a different VCR A small amount of vertical jitter is normal Using stop action on a single frame of the picture for a long tme can wear the tape as explained in Pause During Recording For this reason vou should use STOP instead of PAUSE to interrupt playback for an extended time The VCR will automatically sw
71. ton on remote if to resume VCR indicator is off Note If vou want to view another VHF or Cable TV vou want to watch with the TV s channel butions If channel after you start recording press the 7V VCR vou want to view a UHF channel after vou start button on the remote control so the VCR indicator recording simply tune the TV to the channel The in the display goes off Then select the other channel recording will not be affected Recording and Viewing Different Programs Turn on TV and tune it 4 Press CHANNEL buttons to to the VCR Channel 3 or 4 select channel you want to record Press TV VCR button on 2 Insert cassetie with record protect tab intact ar a ohg remote to turn off VCR The cassette in indicator will light indicator Select other channel you want to watch 3 Press TAPE SPEED to 5 Press RECORD with TV s channel buttons select desired tape REC indicator will light speed Note If you want to view what is being recorded press the 7V VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR indicator Then tune your TV to the VCR channel 3 or 4 Basic Playback 1 Turn on TV and tune it Es Press REW to rewind 4 Make sure to the VCR Channel 3 or 4 tape if necessary indicator is on Pressing the TV VCR button on 2 Insert cassette the remote turns in indi in the NR indicator The cassette in indicator will tight 5 Press PLAY 6 if the tape was recorded on a
72. tte Cassette in indicator will turn on e Press RECORD when finished See Inserting and Removing Cassettes on page 11 REC indicator on Plaving It Back 10 Press STOP when finished 8 Press REW to rewind tape D Press REW to e Press PLAY to begin playback rewind tape Indicator will come on AUTO PROG ADO CRASE TAPE SPEED WT CHANNEL amp RECORD 12 Press STOP EJECT to eject tape Turn off TV 13 Press POWER to turn off VCR Operating Notes 2 The CH3 CH4 channel switch on the back of the VCR and the channel selector on your TV must be set to the same channel in order to see the picture from the VCR Details are on page 13 The VCR automatically turns on when a cassette is inserted The VCR automatically enters playback mode when a cassette without a record protect tab is inserted The VCR wil eject a cassette without record protect tab when the RECORD bution is pressed Details are on page 26 44 appears in the display during rewind 17 Operating Controls Detailed Descriptions Basic operation of the controls 1s given on page 11 Now that vou are familiar with the basic procedure for recording a TV program and playing it back you are ready to learn the rest of the control functions The controls of your VCR are designed so that e Accidentally pressing a wrong button will not damage the VCR or the cassette e Non essential buttons are disabled during recording to
73. utton If you are rewinding simply press the REW button again to continue to the end of the tape e If vou press the F FWD button and the counter never reaches 0000 between that point and the end of the tape the VCR will continue to the end of the tape switch to rewind and then stop when the counter reaches 0000 e Since you can reset the counter to 0000 at any point on the tape memory stop is convenient for finding the beginning of a recording or the beginning of a particular segment you want to repeat This is the procedure to use when you are going to start recording somewhere beyond the start of the tape l Turn on the VCR and press the DISPLAY button on the remote control twice to obtain the counter reading Use the F FWD and STOP buttons to locate the point where you will begin recording Press the CLEAR button on the remote contro before you begin recording r2 3 Press STOP when you are finished recording and then press the REW button The cassette will rewind to counter reading 0000 and stop 4 Press PLAY to view the segment vou have selected or press REW to rewind the cassette completely Use this procedure during playback to mark a point to be repeated l Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control twice to display the counter LA When vou see the beginning of the part you wish to view several times use SEARCH 4 to locate a point slightly before the desired scene
74. wing and for viewing some other channel while you are recording CONNECT VCR TO CONVERTER DO NOT CHANGE ORIGINAL CONNECTION FROM CONVERTER TO TV Do Not Disconneci ies Back ot TV Convener Box Sup lied When you want to view the channel vou are recording or when you play the VCR tune the converter box to the same channel that you have set the channel switch on the back of the VCR either channel 3 or 4 This is called the VCR channel throughout the operating instrucuons in this manual Note The VCR will not be able to record scrambled channels with this hookup To record scrambled channels use hookup D C when you use these connections the A B switch is used to select either the converter output or the VCR output This arrangement will let you use your VCR as a remote controlled converter box when you are CO Disconnect Cable TV from converter Connect splitter to converter 2 Disconnect TV from converter cable O Connect splitter to VCR 9 Connect Cable TV 10 input of splitter Connect converter to A B switch Converter Box MEPS Already Cable TV EE System Do Not Disconnect Disconnect From TV AH020 Signal Sphtrer From Cable TV System Use A Position of A B Switch For e Viewing any cable TV channel while you record some other channel with the VCR e Viewing all scrambled channels e Viewing cable

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