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RCA VR618HF Cassette Player User Manual

1. 1 Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 3 Ifyou have connected your VCR using Option A page 6 tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using Option B page 6 press INPUT on recording VCR s remote to select the line input L1 4 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR To prevent recording on screen displays from the playback VCR press DISPLAY three times See page 18 for details 5 Press PLAY then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking 6 Press RECORD then PAUSE on recording VCR Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD REW and PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying 9 Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on to copy a tape Copying and Editing U
2. 3 Press FF to begin searching for six seconds of blank tape A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found 4 Press STOP to stop blank searching 20 Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections Basic Recording Operating Instructions Express XPR Recording Recording While You re Away Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or VCR Plus Recording SAP Second Audio Program Timer Recording Recording Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed SP LP or SLP The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR s display panel The VCR automatically selects the playback speed SP LP or SLP SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most prerecorded rental tapes are Cassette Recording Time recorded in SP Fewer programs can be recorded on Type SP LP _ SLP the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion T120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr picture search and frame advance work well T160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well
3. 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR e A mark too close to your location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less e The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape 19 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Go To Search The go to search feature allows you to locate a counter reading on the tape and automatically begins playing back the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the GO TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REW or FF to go to 9 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit 3 Press number buttons to enter the hour s and minute s of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR to correct an entry 4 Press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward or REW to search in reverse The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search 5 Press STOP to stop go to searching Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length 1 Insert the tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu on the TV screen BLANK SEARCH Press FF to begin Searching for blank section of tape Press SEARCH to exit
4. e Time counter display appears in VCR s display panel Press DISPLAY on remote e VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode e Check antenna connections e Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 8 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 8 e Set Auto Play ON OFF feature to ON Details are on page 15 e Language feature set incorrectly Details are on page 9 e Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo See page 28 e Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP See page 28 e STEREO indicator not on Station not broadcasting stereo e Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature must be set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback See page 15 e An advanced hook up must be used for stereo playback See pages 3 6 e Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO e Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise 35 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from the date of shipment t
5. DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen Removes menus or displays from the screen MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers POWER Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV other than RCA when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 11 PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels Works as an ENTER key on some TVs SLOW Used with the TV s menus to select and adjust features VOLUME Up and Down Raises and lowers sound 13 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 14 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 4 or TV s video input to see the picture from the VCR 2 Insert a tape in the VCR VCR automatically turns on The cassette in CO indicator lights and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV VCR feature is set to ON The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the auto play feature is turned on Safety Tab 3 Press PLAY if necessary PLAY appears in th
6. PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels Using the Remote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons continued RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR See page 27 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SEARCH Displays INDEX GO TO and BLANK SEARCH menus on TV Lets you advance tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback TV Function Buttons SLOW Used for slow motion playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP LP or SLP STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause TRACKING Up and Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with every TV CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen
7. Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording REC P appears in the VCR s display panel The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input channel 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator 60 lights in the VCR s display panel 2 Press VCR to set remote to control VCR 3 If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on 4 Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 5 Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 6 Press RECORD to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 above 2 If using one of the basic hookups press TVeVCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel 3 Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV Select the channel you want to watch with the TV
8. VIDEO CASSETTE Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture Cautions L WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RISKOFELECTRICsHock REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product personal injury CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond For U S A Operate VCR only on 120 volts 60Hz AC power normal house power FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To Cable TV Installer Product Registration This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry
9. Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and elapsed time counter VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Press TV VCR to turn on or off VCR indicator on Picture from VCR VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel 33 Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter Trouble No power VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls an RCA TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV No picture when VCR turned on using a basic hookup Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback Time counter not working Will not record or play 34 Here s what to try e Plug VCR into an operating outlet e Check connections e Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it Reinstall the batteries and try remote again e Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR See page 12 e Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them e Change batteries e Check setting of Remote Control VCR1 VCR2 feature See page 30 e Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it Reinstall the batteries and try remote again e Press TV to set remote to control the TV See page 11 e Re
10. s channel buttons 5 Press STOP when recording is finished 21 Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording VCR Plus Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems Not Requiring a Cable Box A VCR Plus channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers 1 Prepare the worksheet on the opposing page for the VCR Plus channels that are different than the channels you receive them on Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus channel numbers Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On ABC Note 1 Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on Note 2 Check your local listing for the broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned to this station 2 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR CE NAIN NENU MAIN MENU on the TV screen 1 VCR Plus 2 Ti R di 3 Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu 3 Set Clock 7S E 4 Channels 4 Press 4 to display VCR Plus Channel List menu 5 Using your worksheet press two numbers to enter CHANNELS each channel number you receive on a different i 1 Auto Channel Search channel than the assigned VCR Plus channel 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE number 4 VCR Plus Channel List Press CHANNEL up or down to move the numbers up or down on the menu VCR Channel My Channel Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a n
11. 06 04 00 01 06 09 04 06 10 11 03 06 06 04 06 04 05 07 04 06 04 04 06 12 06 06 12 06 Brand NAD NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Proton Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Sampo Samsung Sanyo Sears Sharp Sony Soundesign Sylvania Technics Techwood Teknika TMK Toshiba Universal Victor Wards Zenith After you have set up your remote to control your TV test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press TV 2 If TV does not turn on in step 1 press TV and then POWER 3 Use the TV Function Buttons as described on page 13 Remote Code 07 06 04 11 04 06 03 04 06 06 06 01 06 11 01 05 13 01 06 05 06 06 09 05 08 01 05 06 07 08 10 06 13 03 06 04 06 11 06 06 06 05 07 09 00 10 00 01 04 06 13 02 11 Using the Remote Control Buttons PREV CH VOLUME MENU CLEAR DISPLAY MUTE a ae ae PROG SLOW Vv TRACKING A a 22 a gt a lt lt REW PLAY gt FF gt gt RECORD STOPE PAUSEII OO O SPEED F ADV SEARCH C C 12 Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV other than RCA whe
12. TV will not be interrupted Pressing TVeVCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna system 10 Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer s brands To program the remote use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand Program the Remote for a TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Point the VCR s remote at the TV 3 Hold the TV button and press two number buttons for your brand If the TV changes channels when the CHAN up or down button is pressed set up is complete Release the buttons Repeat steps 2 4 with two other buttons if the first ones do not work Helpful Hint Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on screen displays This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV Operate the TV Brand Akai AOC Candle Citizen Colortyme Concerto Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Electrohome Emerson Envision Fisher GE Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity J C Penney JBL Jensen JVC Kawasho Kenwood Loewe Luxman LXI Magnavox Marants Marantz MGA Mitsubishi MTC The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed Remote Code 03 06 06 06 06 06 01 06 06 06 06 06 05 06 05 08 00 01 06 11 06 06
13. TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 a EA Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality hi fi stereo sound and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 7 You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 10 From Cable fo Cable Box Oui From Cable Signal Splitter RF Coaxial Cable supplied Back of VCR S RF Coaxial Cable IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TELEVISION wong i n VIDEO AuDio 7 O s RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF D S Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV Cable Box Gn 6 our f Back of VCR EN AO A DRN A Z p A OUT _AUDIO_ IN S C J Back of TV CABLE ANTENNA L MONO Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires
14. The channel number changes in the display panel D Press TVeVCR to see the TV channels The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 F Press VCR then TVeVCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 11 Set Auto TV VCR feature If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio video jacks of the VCR to the TV leave the Auto TV VCR feature set to ON If you have connected your VCR using the audio video input of your TV you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV A Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU hee ee MENU on the TV screen Timer Recordings B Press 5 to display PREFERENCES AWN Preferences Set Clock C Press 3 to select Auto TV VCR ON or OFF Channels PREFERENCES e Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV The 1 oe ee aca i VCR will automatically switch the TV VCR setting 3 Autos TV VCR ON to VCR every time the VCR is turned on a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted or you press PLAY a eae e Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically and the signal from your antenna or cable to your
15. a monitor receiver TV with audio and video jacks This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR 1 How do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 C Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 5 You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes A Select a hookup by answering the questions above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 6 Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Basic hookup A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Antenna or Cable 300 75 Ohm 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR Adapler Back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 mE ws OR IN FROM ANTENNA You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR Mone t a R VIDEO IN OUT cH 2 Connect as shown woo This connection may require additional accesso
16. as practical Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the VCR Model No ___ VR618HF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration eo m Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes a u Aa A A Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR___ Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCR Place Channels in VCR s Memory Add or Remove Channels from Rm MmMMNNI VCR s Memory Select a Language Choisissez une Langue Set the Time and Date Use TVeVCR Button Set Auto TV VCR Feature Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV VCR Buttons TV Buttons Playing a Tape Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature Auto Play F
17. does not operate VCR Plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR makes noise when stopped Will not auto channel search active channels correctly Cannot select channels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Displays appear in wrong language Stereo or SAP sound not recorded No stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisy Here s what to try e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback e VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE e Safety tab removed from cassette e Make sure the line indicator L1 is turned off in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator e Tape already rewound e Wrong PlusCode number entered e Cable box was not turned on or was tuned to the wrong channel at time recording was to begin e Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times e Power interruption Clock area in display panel will show e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand e VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start e No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off e Power interruption Clock on the front panel will show e Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date
18. playback SLOW appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press SLOW to increase the speed or to decrease the speed 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Manual Tracking Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape They have no effect during recording e When streaks or snow appear press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture e Press TRACKING up or down during stop action pause to reduce picture jitter e Press both TRACKING buttons at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on or eject the tape and re insert it 17 Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1 Press DISPLAY to display the status of the STOP CH 05 0 30 00 VCR channel number time counter date Press time and tape speed on the TV screen The DISPLAY gt Status Displays time will appear in the display panel Will Time Out The time and date must be set before they are displayed If you do not
19. remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from the TV screen and start the clock The time will appear in the VCR s display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY AWN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels no ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 08 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit QURWN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Language Langue LANGUAGE Select a Language 1 gt English 2 Francais Press MENU to continue WN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Set Clock SET TIME AND DATE Time O hh mm Date Press MENU to exit continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 10 Use TV eVCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups When using one of the basic hookups the TVeVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 21 A Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR B Press TVeVCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel C Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR
20. 0 00 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal displays 18 Using the Playback Features Commercial Scan SEARCH Button This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments 1 Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds 2 Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen INDEX SEARCH Enter Index Number 01 7TN Press FWD or REW Press SEARCH to exit 3 Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR to correct an entry 4 Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward or press REW to search in reverse The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search 0 30 00
21. R s display panel when the timer has been programmed 11 If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR and then STOP within a few seconds Note Timer programs will not be erased during power outages To clear a timer progam see page 26 24 1 VCR Plus VCR MAIN MENU Enter PlusCode number from TV Listing VCR PLUS 4 2 3 4 How often should this program record One Time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly Once per week Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 96 Mon Tape Speed LP 1 SP 2 LP 3 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording The VCR Plus and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before setting the timer make sure that e The clock is set correctly e A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs e The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR Setting a Timer Recording 1 10 Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu 3 4 Press 1 to display Create a New Pr
22. ar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCR s line input Press INPUT or 0 0 to select VIDEO in place of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 96 Mon Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to delete Press MENU for next prog Program 1 One Time Channel VIDEO Start Time o End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit Express Recording XPR Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording PLAY STOP REW FWD ED PAUSE RECORD Display showing 30 RECORD minutes remaining for express recording Operating Instructions 1 Turn on the VCR 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 3 Select the channel you want to record 4 Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote o Press RECORD once to activate normal recording 6 Press RECORD twice to activate XPR recording Press RECORD repeatedly until the amount of recordin
23. ate law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 36 References Index Accessories Included 7 Add or Remove Channels from Memory 05055 2 ADD REMOVE CHANNEL Menu 19 Antenna Connections 3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks 0126 AUDIO Menu 28 29 Auto Channel Search Feature Be Auto Play Feature BC Ii Auto TV VCR Feature Automatic Tracking 0 17 Back Panel 00 0 0 cece eee Basic Recording Batteries Inserting in Remote wi Blank Search Feature 20 Broadcast Stereo Recording BYE Indicator 04 Cable System With Cable Box Connections er eee J5 Cable System Without Cable Box Connections n ssaa nena Card Registration Cassette In Indicator CH3 CH4 Switch CHANNEL and CHANNEL TRACKING Buttons 4910 Channel Number Indicator Channel Search Automatic Channel Search Manual CHANNELS Menu yo is ensee as 8 Checking Timer and VCR Plus PrOSTaMs ie oad eee ees oes Checks Trouble Choisissez une Langue J Choosi
24. bo ecn neS a eee Tape Speed Indicators Tape Playing 0 an 14 Time Counter 005 Time Display TIMER Indicator Timer Recording 25 TIMER RECORDINGS Menu 24125126 TRACKING Buttons 12 19 TATO Tracking Automatic and Manual Trouble Checks Tumon TV 2 isc cscces cee caw ceucens 8 Turn On VCR 00 eee eee TV Button el TV VCR Button ge of Recordings VCR Button 04 10 VCR Controls VCR Indicator VCR MAIN MENU 8 16 28 24 25 VCR Plus Channel List 77 7 7 22 VCR Plus Channel Worksheet 23 VCR PLUS Menu VCR Plus Recording VCR PlusCodes 04 VCR Cleanin VCR1 VCR2 Feature VCR2 Button on Compatible Remote Using VCRs Memory Placing Channels VCRs Connecting for Tape Copyin VOLUME Up or Down Button Warranty Limited B6 Watch One Channel While Recording Another 00000 X REC Indicator 4 2733 XPR Express Recording For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Service
25. ce any jittering of the picture 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from stop action playback to stop after a few minutes Picture Search You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 During playback press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the VCR s display panel 2 To return to playback press FF on the remote FWD on the VCR or PLAY Rewind Search 1 During playback press REW to search in reverse at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the VCR s display panel 2 To return to playback press REW or PLAY Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE to stop the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback 16 Using the Playback Features Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause SLOW and allow you to change the speed Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press SLOW or to start slow motion
26. d VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select L1 in the VCR s display panel AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV monitor or VCR when it is connected to these jacks SAP Channel Number or Indicator Line Indicator STEREO E DEO am I i pe LOL hk Status Indicators Cassette in Indicator 00 Lights when a tape is in the VCR Channel Number or Line Indicator L1 The channel number or line indicator is displayed Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR HIFI Indicator Lights during hi fi playback when Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI SAP Indicator Ml Lights when the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to SAP Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing BYE Turned off EJ ECT Ejecting Tape F FWD Fast forward HELLO Turned on REC P Record pause PLAY Playback REC Record REW Rewind Time or Time Counter SRCH Forward search SRCH Reverse search SLOW Slow motion STILL Frame advance STILL Play pause STOP VCR stopped TAPE flashes Set for timer no tape TIMER Timer recording set X REC Express recording in progress STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo Tape Speed Indicators SP LP or SLP Press SPEED to change Time or Time Counter
27. e Sensor 0000005 Remove or Add Channels from Memory 0455 REMOVE ADD Channel Menu REW Rewind Button REW Indicator 0 00004 Safety Precautions SAP Indicator 05 SEARCH Button 3 Search Picture 0005 Registration Card 0 32 Select a Language Sensor Remote 00e0 ee SET TIME and DATE Menu Setting a VCR Plus Recording Setting Up the VCR Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA Feat r 2 chests notre ogee 8 SLOW Indicator SLOW and Buttons Slow Motion 0 0ee eee LIZ SLP Speed sachets asninn a pens PAI Solving Problems SP Spee nesis eb acten erste eevee Specifications 0 005 SPEED Button Speeds Recording SRCH and Indicators Standardized VCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV Startup Status Indicators 18 STEREO Indicator 4 Stereo TV Recording STILL Indicator Stop Action Pause STOP Butto _ f2 13h14ispdbipsjasbypspo STOP Indicator 000 Stopping a Timer Recording 25 Stopping a VCR Plus Recording Z4 Stopping an Express Recording zA Table of Contents 0005 rT TAPE Indicator 00 Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature so
28. e VCR s display panel 4 Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details are on page 17 5 Press STOP 6 Press REW REW will appear in the VCR s display panel The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding 7 Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back To Select Playback Sound 1 Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 7 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 3 Press 2 to switch between HI FI LINEAR or MIX 2 Timer Recordings 3 Set Clock sound 4 Channels 5 Preferences e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the 6 Language Langue eas 7 Audio Hi Fi track and for normal use The HIFI indicator lights in the VCR s display nUDTO panel when you play back hi fi i gecepe
29. eature Pause for Stop Action Picture Search Frame Advance lela i Le E HAHAHA Slow Motion Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking DISPLAY Button Time Counter Commercial Scan Index Search Go To Search Blank Search BIBISIEIEIEIEISIE Recording a Program Types of Recordings Recording Speeds EISES Recording Pause Basic Recording E Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording 22 24 Timer Recording Checking or Clearing VCR Plus or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input Express Recording XPR Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ Recording Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copy and Editing Tapes Using Ee EANAN amp Ak Compatible Remote References Specifications Cleaning the VCR Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Display Panel Trouble Checks Limited Warranty Index U3 Dl i elelee ae Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna cable connection It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to
30. en prompting you to Auto Search Channels for the VCR If the message does not appear go to step A below If the message appears follow the directions on the screen Auto Search Channels Wait until the channel numbers stop changing This takes about one to two minutes The TV will then tune Connect antenna cables to the lowest channel found Pressing CHANNEL up or then press CHUURS down will select only the active channels If you ever need to manually Auto Search Channels because you change cable or antenna signals A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen If this menu does not appear e Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s manual e Press VCR then press MENU again os VCR MAIN MENU e If you use a basic hookup check VCR indicator 1 VCR Plus i 7 E 2 Timer Recordings in display panel it should be on Press 3 Set Clock TVeVCR to turn it on 4 Channels e Check the connections CHANNELS B Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels j 3 Signal Type CABLE C Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search ole phase Chanel Lisi The VCR automatically selects CABLE cable TV or ANTENNA If you need to change the setting O Exit manually press 3 Setting Up the VCR Startup 7 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add
31. fewer accessories 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 5 ee EA Option B hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality hi fi stereo sound and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your other VCR is not stereo plug it into the AUDIO L MONO jack of this VCR to hear sound from both left and right channels 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 4 a Oe Ere You will select the line audio video input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others From Antenna Cable or Cable Box Playback VCR I IN EN 1O 6 VIDEO Si AUDIO D Ban RF Coaxial Cable Recording VCR PI D NA Ox f i 4 TELEVISION T 4 Audio Video RF Coaxial fj Y Cables I Cable
32. g time for the program is displayed in the VCR s display panel or on the TV screen Press Recording RECORD Time C5 YR vee Powa O5 RECORD LENGTH 0 00 0 30 30 Min i 3 O CH 04 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs 500 3 Hrs Express Display on 4 00 4 Hrs TV Screen 0 00 Normal Recording Press REC to set Length Each press increases the time 30 minutes up to four hours The amount of time the VCR will record and X REC will appear in the VCR s display panel You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing RECORD Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR and then STOP within a few seconds 27 Recording a Program Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language SAP The Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 2 If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on 3 Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and
33. ienk TERED e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded e Vape Pav baeks HETEL on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP The HIFI indicator turns off in the VCR s display 0 Exit panel e Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi Fi track sound on sound The indicator turns off in the VCR s display SS VER Tyee Power panel O E 1 Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed 1 Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences AWN PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON O Exit 3 Press 2 to select Auto Play ON or OFF e Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action STILL appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press TRACKING up or down to redu
34. ity 122 cable channels Type AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 22 watts Dimensions 3 5 inches high 90 mm 15 5 inches wide 393 mm 12 5 inches deep 318 mm Weight 9 5 pounds 4 3 kg Storage Temperature Range 22 F to 149 F Operating Temperature Range 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher 31 References Location of Controls Front Panel 32 J Ul pia Q Tape Compartment m new Pe OC eins E gt CG Edo e JVJ ore A Control Door Open Remote Sensor CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down POWER Selects next higher or lower channel in Turns the VCR on or off the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing RECORD Starts VCR recording EJ ECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the
35. lay the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu 3 Press numbers on the remote to enter the PlusCode number for the program you want to record PlusCode numbers are found in most local TV listings Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press MENU to enter the program If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number Unrecognized number Please re enter appears on the TV screen Check the number and enter it again 5 Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 One time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week 6 To select a different recording speed from the one flashing press 1 for SP 2 for LP 3 for SLP or SPEED 7 Press CLEAR if you want to change the program end time This feature allows you to extend the recording time on VCR Plus programs This option may be useful when recording programs such as sporting events that could go past scheduled broadcast times 8 Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap 9 The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears Press 3 to enter an additional VCR Plus program or press 0 to exit 10 Turn off the VCR before recording time TIMER appears in the VC
36. ll video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only To Record Audio Only 1 Press the INPUT button to select the line input Press INPUT to record from the AUDIO IN jacks L1 appears in the VCR s display panel The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Make sure the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to STEREO A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select Reception STEREO Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel Press STOP when you are finished NOURWN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Language Langue Audio AUDIO 1 Reception 2 Tape Playback 0 Exit STEREO HI FI 29 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 6 Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR If you have another compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR that has a remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons use the editing feature described below Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others
37. m see page 26 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program How often should this program record 1 One Time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly Once per week Program 2 One Time Nal Channel ie Program 2 One Time Channel 08 bn ule Start Time o Program 2 One Time Channel 08 X17 Start Time 02 10 AM 1 AM End Time 2 PM Program 2 One Time Channel 08 4 Start Time 2 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 96 Mon Tape Speed SLP 1 SP 2 LP 3 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 2 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time 25 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Checking or Clearing VCR Plus or Timer Recordings 1 Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu 3 Press 2 for Review Existing Progs feature 4 Press MENU to display information for the next program 5 Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input 26 The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or simil
38. n the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 11 VCR Function Buttons VCR Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control the VCR Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus or timer recording DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen Displays the time counter F ADV Frame Advance Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the tape is paused FF Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback INPUT Turns the line input on or off L1 appears in VCR s display panel and VIDEO appears on TV screen Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back MENU PROG Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Removes a menu from the screen Used to program the VCR Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes
39. ne Indicator L i deeb ink sega ah a Line Input Recording From 1 26 LP Speed wine cosas agie otedi WAI Manual Tracking MENU PROG Button ELTE MUTE Button a e 12 13 Number Buttons On Screen Displays Operation Audio Only Recording 29 Basic Recording CZT Broadcast Stereo TV Recording 25 Copying Tapes weil Express Recording 27 First Time 08 Playback 3 2 24 gees ota as 14 Timer Recording 20 SAP Recording VCR Plus Recording j OUT TO TV Connector 3 063 PAUSE Button 14 1q21 3qi32 Pause for Stop Action 16 Pause Recording Picture Search 000005 LTE Play a Tape PLAY Button PLAY Indicator l Playback ojivcce os ok es he cae sind yes es Playback Sound Selecting POWER Button 11 2 13 2425 27 PREFERENCES Ment PREV CH Previous Channel BURON 2 sfisone cease dae 20 Problems Solving Product Registration REC Indicator 129 REC P Indicator Reception STEREO MONO SAP Feature RECORD Button 12 1212 Recording Audio Only 00055 29 Basien cache taioeien aie aerated wal Broadcast Stereo L285 Copying and Editing Tapes 30 Remot
40. ng a Hookup l2 Cleaning the VCR 0 CLEAR Button 12 13 18 19 20 Clearing Timer and VC PLOStaMs ey ogee d a caaeey tess Clock Set 0 0 cc cece eee eee Commercial Scan Feature LY Compatible Remote Using Connections Antenna 0000005 Audio Video Jacks 2 Cable TV 000055 Contents 00 0 cece ee eee rT Controlling a TV 05 aul Copying and Editing Tapes 30 he Tape Connections Ke Design Specifications DISPLAY Button 4 Display Panel Displays Status Editing and Copying Tapes h EJ ECT Button EJ ECT Indicator 05 Express Recording Express Recording Stopping FFWD die ae Seheined Fa F ADV Frame Advance Button FF and FWD Fast Forwa Buttons First Time Operation Frame Advance 0 005 Front Panel 000000 FWD and FF Fast Forward Buttons Go To Search Feature 20 GO TO SEARCH Menu HELLO Indicator Hookup Choosing 55 IN FROM ANT Antenna Connector 4 Index Feature 0 0005 INDEX SEARCH Menu INPUT Button L1 Line Indicator 7 2983 LANGUAGE Menu 0 Limited Warranty Li
41. nter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore Part Number 96 VR618HF 1
42. o the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR How you get service e Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How st
43. ogram menu Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 One time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number use INPUT or 0 0 to select video input start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts Press CLEAR to correct an entry To select a different recording speed from the one flashing press 1 for SP 2 for LP 3 for SLP or SPEED Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out or you can press MENU to return to the main menu PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears Press 1 to enter an additional timer program or press 0 to exit Turn off the VCR before recording begins TIMER appears in the VCR s display panel when the timer has been programmed If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR and then STOP within a few seconds Note Timer programs will not be erased during power outages To clear a timer proga
44. on the TV screen 4 Select the channel or line input to be recorded The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen 5 Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception STEREO MONO or SAP e Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo e Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy e Set to SAP to record SAP second audio program instead of the normal audio on linear track The SAP indicator W lights in the VCR s display panel when SAP is selected Set the Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature to LINEAR to hear SAP Details are on page 15 D Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen 6 Press RECORD to start recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel 7 Press STOP when you are finished 28 NOURWN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Language Langue Audio AUDIO 1 Reception 2 Tape Playback QO Exit STEREO HI FI Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN L MONO and R jacks on the back of the VCR A
45. or remove channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them We recommend channels be placed in memory using the Auto Channel Search feature described on the previous page before adding or removing channels Channels 2 13 and L1 were placed in memory at the factory A B m moO 0 Press VCR on the remote Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS menu Follow the directions on the screen Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHANNEL up or down 8 Select a language Choisissez une langue You can select the language for the displays on the VCR A Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu C Select English or French e Press 1 to select English e Press 2 to select Fran ais 9 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 3 to display SET TIME AND DATE Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote e Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM e Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries Press MENU on
46. press DISPLAY again 11 18 36 Bon Bes SLP these displays will time out 2 Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen The time 0 30 00 counter will appear instead of the time in the Hours VCR s display panel Minutes 3 Press DISPLAY again to remove the time Press Seconds counter from the TV screen DISPLAY New Time Counter Only The time counter will remain in the VCR s oo ae Will Not Time Out display panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen This is convenient for editing or copying tapes 4 Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays No Displays The time will appear in the VCR s display Press cae DISPLAY Again Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal Time Counter The time counter shows the elapsed time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if a 30 minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape you would 1 Insert the prerecorded tape Make sure the tape is rewound Press STOP 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen 3 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 4 Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 3
47. program remote for RCA TV See page 11 e Aim remote at TV with no objects between them e Change batteries e Press TV to set remote to control the compatible TV See page 11 e Aim remote at TV with no objects between them e Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed e Change batteries e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on See page 10 e Check to see if Auto TV VCR feature is set to OFF See page 10 e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator off e Switch TV to an active channel e Check antenna connections e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR e Check TV s fine tuning e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Set TV monitor to video input channel e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback e The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e No cassette in VCR e Eject and re insert cassette e Broken tape try another cassette Trouble Checks Trouble Streaks in picture during normal playback Will not record Rewind
48. ries not provided OUT TO TELEVISION RF Coaxial Cable 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV i ARED 4 oR EEA 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator a SD Cable Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality hi fi stereo sound and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required 300 75 Oh From Antenna 1 Connect as shown Back of VCR nee or Cable This connection requires additional accessories f T not provided i If your TV is not stereo you may need a E A 2 OR Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels IN j our Mis TO TELEVISION 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Continue to page 7 You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 10 RF Coaxial Cable supplied a EON O L27 i O Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 EUER EA Advanced hookup Use this hookup for
49. sing Compatible Remote 30 If you have a compatible RCA ProScan or GE remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons you can program this VCR to WER hue NMENG respond to VCR1 or VCR2 This will allow you to control 2 Timer Recordings both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing z ae l re k Set the Remote Control feature of this VCR to the VCR1 or E VCR2 position The remote then controls the VCR with PREFERENCES either the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever position you 1 Remote Control VCR1 select in the menu Se Ee kas oN 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 5 to display PREFERENCES Press VCR2 to change 2 3 Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature 4 Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible remote to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to PREFERENCES the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever you select 1 Remote Control VCR2 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote whichever you selected in the menu 0 Exit before the remote will operate this VCR References Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna VHS Video 4 Head Audio 2 Hi Fi record playback system EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capabil
50. slightly improved picture quality hi fi stereo sound and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 7 You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 10 Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others From Cable A Gn our Cable Box Back of VCR Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR IN EE IA VIDEO AUDIO OUT TO TELEVISION RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF D OR D Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV Cable Box From Cable ro our RF Coaxial IN D OUT TELEVISION O1 RF Coaxial Cable supplied is Ej 1 CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
51. tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback INPUT Turns the line input on or off L1 appears in VCR s display panel and VIDEO appears on the TV screen Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape Used for express recording XPR Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 References Location of Controls Back Panel FROM ANTENNA HON i 7 R VIDEO t AUDIO a TELEVISION CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups IN FROM ANTENNA Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector Display Panel Cassette in Indicator SLP Tape Speed Indicator OUT TO TELEVISION Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied AUDIO R and L MONO an
52. umber 6 Press MENU when you are finished PEnWRuU I v I Vv I v 1 I Auto channel search must be performed before setting the VCR Plus channel list Use CHAN up dn to select U S A List 35 39 57 54 42 45 VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation 22 American Movie Classics Arts amp Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime The Movie Channel Music Television The Nashville Network Nickelodeon Nostalgia Television Quality Value Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner Network Television USA Network Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR New York Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to exit Canadian List 67 44 72 61 70 56 Allarcom Pay Television Superchannel Arts amp Entertainment Cable News Network Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay International Television Inc Chinavision Canada Corp Country Music Television Family Channel First Choice First Choice Two First Choice Three First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia The Weather Network MuchM
53. usic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld CBC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran B Super Ecran C Telatino Network TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice 4 Vision TV Canada s Faith Network Youth TV Canada Inc Recording a Program VCR Plus Channel Worksheet Use this worksheet to create a list from which you can set up your VCR Plus channel list Broadcast or Cable TV VCR Plus Channel Number You Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On Such as ABC NBC CBS etc See Standardized VCR Plus Channel Chart Check your local listing for VCR Plus channel numbers assigned to network stations Check your local or cable listing for the channel numbers to enter in this column 23 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording The VCR Plus and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before using VCR Plus to record a program make sure that e The clock is set correctly e A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs e The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR e The VCR is setup for VCR Plus programming e If you do not use a cable box for all channels complete VCR Plus setup on pages 22 23 Setting a VCR Plus Recording 1 Press MENU on the remote to disp
54. wooo Opes Vt VW y Use the previously selected N hookup to the TV Playback VCR FROM ANTENNA N OUT OUT e NAN TELEVISION Audio Video noron ng Cables IN D sh OUT i D TELEVISION T S go 4 AudioVideo RF Coaxial J 8 Cables 9 g Cabe P Z ope l OF ES 1 gf S Use the previously selected hookup to the TV From Antenna Cable or Cable Box Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing 4 2 n a D K 2 AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 221396 lt REW PLAY FF gt e meae za PAUSEN E es Power Cord Stock No 218104 ke ee Remote Stock No 233583 2 Attach power cord to back of VCR 3 Insert batteries in remote continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 4 Turn on the TV A Turn on the TV B If you used one of the basic hookups tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR If you used one of the advanced hookups tune the TV to the TV s video input See TV owner s manual for details 5 Turn on the VCR A Press VCR on the remote 6 Place channels in the VCR s memory The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption the VCR will display a message on the TV scre

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