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RCA VR688HF User's Manual

1. IN MIDEO OUT O ua TELEVISION Q Audio Video Recording Cables Ip VIDEO A E Q n T Audio Video RF Coaxial f 4 Cables 9 Cable g e Sorice 2 lt a of EN y Use the previously selected hookup to the TV From Antenna Cable or Cable Box Ln Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing JC 0 COC 4 AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 221396 Power Cord Stock No 218104 Remote Stock No 231544 2 Attach power cord to back of VCR eo 3 Insert batteries in remote continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 4 Turn on the TV A B Turn on the TV 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 Use the on screen menu system Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system There are two ways to select or change a menu or feature 6 Turn on the VCR A Using the Number Buttons Press MENU PROG to display the VOR MAIN MENU Then use the number button on the remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select or change an item Using the number button allows
2. 20 21 2983449 Pause for Stop Action 06 29 Pause Recording sseeesss GSI Picture Search 0 0 0 cece eee eee 29 Playa Tape cM Re k Enki 26 PLAY Button coii va Do 212aps ausi PLAY Indicator Less bd Playback Basic 0 0 000005 Playback Sound Selecting Point and Select Menu Feature iLO POWER and PWR Buttons DO 21122D3D4D5DT4243H4H9l Power Cord Attaching PREFERENCES Menu 9p p8pe 37p PREV CH Previous Channel Button 20 21 Pro Tect Plus Feature Bil Problems Solving 055 b4 56 Product Registration 2 PROGRAM DETAILS Screen 3485 Program Information PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message 42 PWR and POWER Buttons 20 27 22232412513144 49 Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAL F ADVANCE M 57 R RCA Component Codes ssuu 25 RCA Component Controlling with Remote 00 cece cece eee eens p5 REC and RECORD Buttons REC Indicator REC P Indicator sssssss 8851 Reception STEREO MONO SAP Feature RECORD and REC Buttons 20 21 894544 474849 Record One Channel While Watching Another 0 0000 00000 c cece eee B3 Recording Audio Only onnsa onnaa annann BaSIG ies dng coeprhe ede Sak cR ains 39 Broadcast S
3. Editing Timer and VCR Plus Programs 44 References Index EJECT Button 002 26H95 Express Recording 0 000eeeee g3 Express Recording Stopping H Eu F FWD Indicator sees Bil F ADV Frame Advance Button obo Fast Forward Search 29 FF Fast Forward Button First Time Operation 4 p 13 Frame Advance sese Bol Front Panel esses Front Panel AUTO BRIGHT DIM Feature Go To Search Feature s suus B3 GO TO SEARCH Menu B3 H HELLO Indicator seessse 31 51 HIFI Indicator 22x22 ec Ee etm DT Hookup Choosing seeeeeesese D Hookups Antenna slssu ss tee elg p Eas DB Cable System With Cable Box DE 3 Cable System Without Cable Box ak Satellite Receiver 000 216 7 VCRs for Copying Tapes BB IN FROM ANT Antenna Connector Index Feature 0 0 cece eee eee eee 22 INDEX SEARCH Menu Information Program INPUT Button 4 L1 and L2 Indicators 47148 50 5 1 LANGUAGE Menu 004 3 Language Select for Displays fig LaserDisc Code ecce tee eee ese 22 LaserDisc Player Controlling with Remote 22 Light Button sorteret REL Re Eu Ren bol Light in
4. 0 0005 BI AUX Auxiliary Button sss 20125 Back Panel 0 c cece eee 8 450 Basic Recording 0 e0eeee eee Batteries Inserting in Remote 9 Blank Search Feature B3 BLANK SEARCH Menu Brightness Front Panel Broadcast Stereo Recording 46 BYE Indicator score ese ooscok x edi DT E CA Display BLUE VIDEO Feature CA Marking ON OFF Feature Ba CA Playback AUTO MANUAL Feature CABLE BOX SETUP Menu Cable Box Codes suuue Cable Box Function Buttons on Remote RI Cable System With Cable Box Connections 0 0 c cece ees 23 5 Cable System Without Cable Box Connections 000 eee DB Card Registration 0000004 j Cassette In Indicator 26 8951 CH3 CH4 Switch 05 B 850 CHAN and CHANNEL TRACKING Buttons MB Channel Number Indicator 5I CHANNELS Menu 4 13 1 7140 Checking Timer and VCR Plus Programs Checks Trouble 041 54 56 Choisissez une Langue 13 Choosing a Hookup 004 Cleaning the VCR 00005 CLEAR Button I20 21PSBAGIBI AOA Clearing Timer and VCR Plus Programs 4 Clock Set Manual s esses E Code LaserDisc Player
5. Code VURD a a sys nignidabiasieienearenl p2 Code DVD Component Codes Cable Box 55 00004 24 Codes RCA Auxiliary Components D Codes Satellite Receivers 1 24 Codes TV debe Baia bbw RR ae i pa COMM MARK Indicators BgB1 COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE Feat fe coppens Sa eae edad ess 66 37 COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE Questions and Answers pZ COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE Stopping sirisresnkoarer edie ase GDREA Dg Connections Antenna 0 cece e Ae Cable System With Cable Box DEJ Cable System Without Cable Box bn Satellite Receiver 005 6 7 VCRs for Copying Tapes 2B Contents LeLlllcunphI Lee OP oa wes lil Controlling With Remote Auxiliary RCA Component 25 Cable Box ie incense sia rene 24 DVD Component essesessss LaserDisc Player sssue Satellite Receiver 0 24 Dar Eea E a P3 VCR Compatible 006 22 Copying and Editing Tapes Copying Tape Connections R D Design Specifications 1 DISPLAY Button 20 21128 841B544 495 Display Panel 00 041 Displaying Time Counter Only Displays Status 00005 DSS SETUP Menu 4 LT EDIT Button i4 soper RR IRE RES 20A Editing and Copying Tapes
6. Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback References Trouble Checks Trouble Time counter not working Will not record or play Streaks in picture during normal playback Rewind does not operate Will not record VCR Plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded VCR makes noise when stopped Will not auto search active channels correctly Cannot select channels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Remote control s backlighting does not stay on Stereo or SAP sound not recorded Here s what to try The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 No cassette in VCR Eject and re insert cassette Broken tape try another cassette Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback Tape already rewound VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE e Safety tab removed from cassette Make sure the line indicator L1 or L2 is turned off in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator Wrong PlusCode number enter
7. Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SEARCH Displays INDEX GO TO and BLANK SEARCH menus on TV Used during playback with the COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE M feature See pages 36 37 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 18 Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with every TV MOVE Arrow Buttons 12 Allow you to move through the menus enter data and change settings of selected features CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen Removes menus or displays from the screen Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons 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 T
8. 34 1 Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR channel number station ID if available time counter title of program if available date time and tape speed on the TV screen The time will appear in the display panel The time and date must be set before they are displayed If you do not press DISPLAY again these displays will time out 2 Press DISPLAY again to display information about the program that is playing if available If program information is not available Title Unavailable will appear 3 Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen The time counter will appear instead of the time in the VCR s display panel 4 Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV screen The time counter will remain in the VCR s display panel and no status displays will appear on the TV screen This is convenient for editing tapes 5 Press DISPLAY again No displays will appear on the screen The clock will appear in the display panel Turning off the VCR returns the displays to normal Press DISPLAY Button STOP CH 05 WABC 0 30 00 Status Displays Will Time Out Title Joan s Hour 11 18 96 Mon 01 30AM SLP Press DISPLAY Again Press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY Again Press Clock Appears in VCR s lt q DISPLAY Display Panel Again PROGRAM DETAILS Joan s Hour Start 11 00 PM Length 01 00
9. Oak 01 16 38 Oak Sigma 16 Panasonic 03 27 39 Philips 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 Pioneer 18 20 44 Randtek RCA Regal Regency Samsung 07 08 00 27 12 13 02 33 44 Scientific Atlanta 03 22 35 Sylvania Teknika Texscan 11 06 10 11 Tocom 17 21 49 50 Unika 31 32 41 Universal 51 52 Viewstar 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 Warner Amex Zenith 44 14 42 The remote may not be able to control every model cable box of the brands listed Manual cable box or RCA digital satellite receiver setup If you ever want to individually set up the cable box or satellite receiver A Press MENU PROG to display the VOR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu C Select Cable box or DSS Setup Press 5 to select Cable box Setup Press 6 to select DSS Setup D Follow the directions on the screen as shown in step 7 PWN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels O AUFWN CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable box Setup DSS Setup Exit continued on next page 13 Setting Up the VCR Startup 8 Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set 14 Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and automatically set the clock If the SET TIME ZONE or SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears follow step A or B
10. 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 1 SP 2 LP 32SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time 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 The clock is set correctly 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 VCR1 VCR2 DVD If you receive all channels through a cable box or satellite receiver setup the cable box or satellite receiver on pages 11 13 Setting a Timer Recording 1 Press MENU PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu 3 4 Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu 1 One Time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number or INPUT to select line input start time including
11. Startup 7 RCA digital satellite receiver and or cable box setup continued 12 Cable Box Setup E Setup the VCR to control a cable box Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR to control a cable box Press 2 if you do not want to setup the VCR to control a cable box Cable box not used for all channels Press 2 You are finished with CABLE BOX SETUP Skip to Step 8 Cable box used for all channels Press 1 to continue Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that your VCR receives signals from your cable box Press 0 before a single digit number Valid numbers are 01 13 If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the box s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press MENU PROG to proceed The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel message appears Press MENU PROG to proceed Manually Controlled Cable Box You are finished with cable box setup Press MENUePROG to exit Proceed to Step 8 Remote Controlled Cable Box Enter your cable box code from the chart on the next page and follow the on screen directions The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box If none of the codes work try repositioning the cable box and entering the codes again If the codes still do not work this VCR cannot control your cable box dur
12. 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 Refer to the identification rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage 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 p
13. gt amp SS e E V lt SETUP The setup procedure will help you configure setup procedure now 1 Begin setup 2 Cancel VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup ui n SETUP The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR Would you Like to begin the setup procedure now 1 Begin setup 2 Cancel Setting Up the VCR Startup 7 RCA digital satellite receiver and or cable box setup The DSS and cable box setups allow the VCR to record programs from the cable box and or RCA digital receiver The VCR will turn on an RCA digital satellite receiver and tune it to the channel you want to record during timer recordings Position the receiver above the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal See pages 6 7 If your cable box can be controlled by a remote the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus and timer recordings and automatically set the clock after power failures Position the remote controllable cable box on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal See pages 4 5 RCA Digital Receiver Setup A RCA digital receiver not used Press 2 You are finished with DSS SETUP RCA digital receiver used Press 1 to continue Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that your VCR receives signals from the receiver Press 0 before a single digit number Valid numbers are 02
14. AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts Press CLEAR to correct an entry Channels with numbers less than 100 will record from the cable box or antenna connection Channels with numbers 100 and over will record from the corresponding DSS channel Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote 7 Press MENU PROG to enter your program A reminder 10 appears which will time out or you can press MENUePROG to return to the VOR 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 If the VCR cannot control the cable box tune it 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 VCR1 VCR2 DVD and then STOP within a few seconds Note Timer programs will not be erased during power outages To clear a program see page 44 1 2 VCR Plus Timer Recordings VCR MAIN MENU 1 Create a New Program TIMER RECORDINGS How often should this program record 1 One Time 2 3 Weekdays M F 4 Daily every day
15. Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials e COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE is designed to record the commercials mark References Questions amp Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Question Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings How fast does the COMMERCIALP ADV ANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program Once a recording has been marked does COMMERCIALP ADVANCE work each time the tape is played After marking commercials is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings What happens if the marking process is interrupted Does COMMERCIALP ADVANCE M work in all recording speeds Will COMMERCIALP ADVANCE marked recordings work in non COMMERCIAL gt gt ADVANCE VCRs Answer Yes The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished In SLP tape speed a 3 minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8 12 seconds In SP it takes about 25 35 seconds Yes The recorded program including commercials can be viewed by setting the CA Playback feature to MANUAL Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment and press PLAY to view the program Yes If the CA Playback feature
16. Time Remaining 00 15 Rating PG Press DISPLAY Again 0 30 00 HoursA Minutes Seconds Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out Press DISPLAY Again No Displays Will Appear Time Counter Appears in VCR s Display Panel Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Program Information Some stations broadcast program information along with the program When this information is available it will be displayed automatically when you press the DISPLAY button 1 Press DISPLAY to display the status displays on the TV screen The title of the program and station ID will appear if they are available If program information is not available Title Unavailable will appear 2 Press DISPLAY again to display information about the program start time length time remaining and rating on the screen This display will time out automatically if no button is pressed or Press DISPLAY three times to remove the PROGRAM DETAILS screen from the TV The clock will appear in the VCR s display panel Time Counter The time counter shows the actual 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 Press STOP Make sur
17. Weekly Once per week Program 2 One Time Channel SLY IN Program 2 One Time Channel 8 NU Ur Start Time Program 2 One Time Channel 08 Su 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 43 Recording While You re Away Check Edit or Clear a VCR Plus or Timer Recording 1 Press MENU PROG 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 The first program in the timer is displayed e Check the Programs Press MENU PROG to display information for the next program Edit the Program Press DISPLAY to edit the program The frequency menu appears first so you can change how often you want to record the program How often should this program record 1 One Time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly Once per week 0 Cancel Press a number button to select the type of program you want to record Program 2 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 2 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 11 18 96 Mon Tape Speed SLP
18. 1 Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver Release the buttons o gp wo Wm Code 022 046 053 054 Anvision 007 008 Cablestar 007 008 007 008 Eastern Int e hee 002 General Instuments GI 400 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 Hamlin 003 012 013 034 048 Hitachi 037 043 046 Jerrold 004 005 015 023 024 025 030 036 045 046 047 062 065 037 043 Brand Code Chaparral Cheyenne General Instruments 092 093 094 Point the VCR remote at the cable box or receiver Repeat steps 2 5 with a different code if the first one does not work Cable Box Codes Brand Code Magnavox 007 008 019 021 026 Oak Sigma Panasonic 003 027 039 061 Philips 007 008 019 021 026 028 029 032 033 040 041 018 020 044 000 027 007 008 Regency Samsung Sci Atlanta 003 022 035 063 064 Satellite Receiver Codes Brand Code Hold the SATeCABLE button and press three number buttons to enter the code for your brand Press PWR on the remote If the cable box or receiver turns off setup is complete Brand Signature Sprucer Starcom Stargate 2000 Sylvania Teknika Texscan 010 011 059 017 021 049 050 055 031 032 041 051 052 060 Viewstar 007 008 019 021 026 028 The remote may not be able to control every cable box or satellite receiver of the brands listed Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 24 After you have setup your remote if required to control your cable box or
19. 69 If you connected your receiver to the VCR using the receiver s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press MENU PROG to proceed The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on message appears Press MENU PROG to proceed RCA digital receiver turned on The receiver should turn on and tune to channel 200 Press 1 and proceed to step E The VCR will now turn on and tune your receiver to the correct channel during timer recordings DSS will appear for channels 100 and over in the timer program screen RCA digital receiver did not turn on If your receiver does not turn on try repositioning the receiver and press 2 to try again Cancel RCA digital receiver Press 3 to cancel DSS SETUP The VCR will not turn on or control the receiver SETUP Would you Like to set up the VCR to control a DSS receiver Yes No nwo DSS SETUP On what ANTENNA channel does the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver AX Press 02 69 or INPUT Press MENU to exit Did the DSS receiver turn on and tune to channel 200 1 YES setup complete 2 NO try again 3 NO cancel setup DSS SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on ANTENNA channel 03 Press MENU to proceed Cor CABLE CHANNEL 03 continued on next page 11 Setting Up the VCR
20. PROG on the remote to display the TAYER PUSY dd Timer Recordings VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 3 Time 4 Channels 3 Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu 4 Press4 to display VCR Plus Channel List menu CHANNELS 5 Using your worksheet press two numbers to enter T 2 zu Channel h Sear E h each channel number you receive on a different 3 i anol Tope CABLE i 4 VCR Plus Channel List channel than the assigned VCR Plus channel S table Box Setup number 6 DSS Setup Press CHAN up or down to move the numbers up 0 Exit or down on the menu Press CLEAR on the remote to erase a number VCR Channel My Channel 6 Press MENU PROG when you are finished 2 7 Auto channel search must be performed before deeem ec ME setting the VCR Plus channel list 1 zx Use CHAN up dn to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to exit Standardized VCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV U S A List The Movie Channel Canadian List MeteoMedia The Weather Network 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts amp Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation 40 Music Television The Nashville Network Nickelodeon Nostalgia Telev
21. Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Edit the rest of the program using the CLEAR and number buttons Clear the Program Press CLEAR when the program appears Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCR s line input Press INPUT to enter the channel number when you program the timer Enter VIDEO1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or VIDEO2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR 44 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 Tape Speed SLP Press DISPLAY to edit Press CLEAR to delete Start Date 11 18 96 Mon Press MENU for next prog Program 1 One Time Channel VIDEOT Start Time 7 End Time d Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit Recording a Program Express Recording XPR Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording PLAY STOP P
22. accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 oe oe Ere 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 9 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 19 Cable Box Remote Sensor From Cable Cable Box e IN 5 OUT From Cable Signal Splitter RF Coaxial Cable supplied Transmitting Windows Back of VCR RF Coaxial Cable 75 to 75 300 Ohm lo E DEO ir e OUT AUDIO ar RF Coaxial Cable supplied TO TELEVISION Separator DD oR Cable IE Antenna Back of TV Cable Box OX Gyon x Back of VCR i i s O rn AER OUT To TELEVISION m OUT AUDI K Z Dim s O us Back of TV J CABLE ANTENNA Hooking Up the VCR Satellite Receiver Position receiver Position the receiver on top of the VCR You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it Make sure the recei
23. be programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD component INPUT Turns the line input on or off L1 or L2 will appear in the VCR s display panel and VIDEO1 or VIDEO will appear on the TV screen Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back L1 or front L2 of the VCR MENU PROG Displays the VOR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Removes a menu from the screen MOVE Arrow Buttons gt Allow you to move through the menus enter data and change settings of selected features See page 10 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 Using the Remote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons continued PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape PWR Power Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components 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 TV Function Buttons REC Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR See page 44 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped
24. below If the SETUP menu appears skip to step C A If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears select a time zone Press the number on the remote 1 6 corresponding to the standard time zone you live in If you do not know your time zone press 7 and an automatic setting will be made If you select Automatic for your time zone the VCR will set the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time is not correct select a time zone or set the clock manually If the time is incorrect by a few minutes more than one minute the local station may not be transmitting the correct time B If the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears Press 1 if your area observes daylight savings time from April to October or press 2 if your area does not observe daylight savings time If you do not know press 3 The VCR will set the time according to the information received from the broadcast C When the auto channel search SETUP screen appears Press 1 if you would like the VCR to search for and store all available channels Press 2 if you wish to skip this step If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence D Press MENU PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable connections are completed Auto Channel Search will be performed followed by automatic clock set If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears you can press 1 to set the clo
25. combined antenna terminal USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels Autoprogramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 22 watts 3 5 inches high 90 mm 15 5 inches wide 393 mm 12 5 inches deep 318 mm 9 3 pounds 4 2 kg Automatic Head Cleaner 22 F 30 C to 149 F 65 C 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C 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 52 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 to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replac
26. commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback VCR forwards through a rental or pre recorded tape displaying a blue screen COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE M feature does not mark commercials Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE M feature was turned on 56 Here s what to try e Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature must be set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback See page 46 Must use advanced hookups for stereo playback See pages 3 7 Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature to MONO Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise e COMMERCIAL ADVANCE CA Playback feature set to AUTO See pages 30 31 Some tapes use special control track marking Set the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE CA Playback feature in the PREFERENCES menu to MANUAL The commercial advance feature does not mark commercials under the following situations CA Marking ON OFF feature set to OFF See pages 36 37 Recording is less than 15 minutes A single isolated commercial cannot be marked Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment The commercial is longer than one minute A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording It does not mark commercials between 30 and 45 seconds and 45 and 60 seconds Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials
27. indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 Press VCR1 VCR2 DVD then TVeVCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR ONU PUN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Langue LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Fran ais Press MENU to continue Setting Up the VCR Startup 14 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 PROG on remote to see VOR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 6 to display PREFERENCES C Press 3 to select Auto TV VCR ON or OFF Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV The VCR will auto matically switch the TV VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted or you press PLAY 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
28. is set to AUTO the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played ina COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings No If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording marking will take place after all recordings have completed Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR Marking will resume again when the VCR s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR Yes COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP LP and SLP A COMMERCIALP ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR but commercials will not automatically be skipped 57 References Index 58 eA Accessories Included p Add or Remove Channels from Memory iili e re wr EI I ADD REMOVE CHANNEL Menu Antenna Connections 2a Arrow Buttons 000 eee ee 1020 211 Attaching Power Cord 05 p AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT Jacks em AA T y KET Auto Channel Search Feature Tm Auto Clock Set ON OFF Feature 4 13 Auto Play ON OFF Feature 2628 Auto Repeat Feature 005 B83 AUTO REPEAT Menu 5 D Auto TV VCR ON OFF Feature 1926 AutoEdit Feature 000000 lg Automatic Tracking
29. system do you have Choose one answer from below A Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio video inputs Turn to page 6 B Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio video inputs Turn to page 7 C Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio video inputs Turn to page 7 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 8 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 T 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR m wd Back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the ts vong L ips ANTENNA TVeVCR button to watch the VCR l P E 2 Connect as shown i AUDIO 66 D mm 4 ea Oe Ere This connection may require additional accessories not provided RF Coaxial Cable Plug in power cords of VCR and TV supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF Sie 7 cabe UHF Antenna Back of TV Advanced hookup EJ 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 Back of VCR a i 1 Connect as shown Adapter or cable Plug in power cords of VCR and TV ma Continue to page 9 This c
30. 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 EM or FF to go to 0 00 0 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 remote or turn the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward Press REW on remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR 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 POV aux OO REW Play AT Fi PAU 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 DISPLAY Cnr Gr SEARCH amp oN BLANK SEARCH Press FF to begin Searching for blank section of tape MUTE Press SEARCH to exit 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 33 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button
31. your TV will not be interrupted Pressing TVeVCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal Oui PUN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences OONKDURWN PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR Front Panel CA Marking CA Playback CA Display Set Auto Repeat Exit 19 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Your back lit remote has a light button that glows in the dark Press this button to light the buttons on the remote The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other If a button is not pressed within approximately eight seconds the light turns off to conserve battery power Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component poet c CUTE VCR SAT CABLE agp FF D m O o o 0 2 gt z Vy x c 3j m v z m lt 9 a e z z c e 4 lt lt o m O O Q r m 2 D G gt eo T m m o amp m 9 Os S A Z e e o E E gt o 2 z o lt 20 Ww 9 AUX Auxiliary Can be programmed to control a compatible RCA audio or video component See page 25 SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible cable box or satellite receiver See page 24 Used with PWR button to turn on another bran
32. AUSE 0 010 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 5 Press RECORD twice on the VCR or REC twice on the remote to activate express recording 6 Repeatedly press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR s display panel or on the TV screen Press Recording RECORD Time VOR Sanc m RECORD LENGTH 0 00 4 0 30 30 Min CH 04 1 00 1 Hr PL AY ge 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min ISE lt I S Ce STOP DISPLAY Car 2 00 2 Hrs PAUSE P REC t ti th ress o se eng 3 00 3 Hrs Express Display on 4 00 4 Hrs TV Screen Normal Recording 0 00 Stops 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 REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR29DVD and then STOP within a few seconds 45 Recording a Program Recording Broadcast S
33. PROG on the remote to see the VOR MAIN MENU on the TV screen OU pu VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Press 2 to select Auto Play ON or OFF Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control 2 Auto Play 3 Auto TV VCR 4 Front Panel 5 CA Marking 6 CA Playback 7 CA Display 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit VCR1 ON AUTO AUTO BLUE Auto Repeat Feature The VCR will automatically repeat a segment of tape 1 Locate the beginning of the segment you want the VCR to repeat and press STOP 2 Press DISPLAY to display the time counter and press CLEAR to reset it to 0 00 00 3 Press MENU PROG on VCR MAIN MENU the remote to see the 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings VCR MAIN MENU on S E the TV screen 4 Channels 5 Setup 4 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES g 1 Remote Control VCR1 5 Press 8 to display the 2 Auto Play ON uto H AUTO REPEAT menu 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 CA Marking ON 6 Use the number buttons 6 CA Playback AUTO 7 CA Display BLUE to enter the length of 8 Set Auto Repeat time in hours and B Exit minutes of the segment you want the VCR to repeat AUTO REPEAT 7 Press MENUe P
34. R bee il Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature bz Tape Speed Indicators 44 bil Tape Playing sii Re tied oriana dE bd Time Counter Time Counter Displaying Only Time Display 00004 TIME Menu 255 prod AR EVE USE RA IAS hal TIMER Indicator 06ss0008 LARBI Timer Programs Checking Im Timer Programs Clearing m Timer Programs Editing m Timer Recording eessss TIMER RECORDINGS Menu LABAKA TRACKING Buttons 20 21242481 Tracking Automatic and Manual BI Trouble Checks luuue 545d T m on TV otis ear EE O ol Turn On VCR se esses ol TV Button 4c e Rer Er iu 20 2123 TV CodeS eos direc ws ns Ma eub es pal TV Function Buttons on Remote bil TV TUNOM si 6e E eae ics fol TVeVCR Button 1i8lfreipo 2 129 9e Types of Recordings sss Bal Use the On Screen Menu System fol Using the VCR2 DVD Button 2022 VCR Controls 0 cee eee 49 51 VCR Function Buttons on Remote 20 21 VCR Indicator VCR MAIN MENU DOT ere ree T4 10 2212 48 36 3714046 VCR Plus Recording Channel List 0000050 40 Channel Worksheet Checking Programs m Clearing Programs sess m Editing Programs
35. ROG to Set the length of time remove the menu from you want the tape to play in a repeating Loop the screen Loop from 0 00 to ee The VCR will play the Ch imm tape until the specified Press MENU to exit counter reading is reached rewind the tape and replay the segment over and over 8 To stop auto repeat display the AUTO REPEAT menu and press CLEAR or eject the cassette 28 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 reduce 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 The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 Press FF on the remote or turn the shuttle dial clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster than normal speed 2 To return to playback press FF on the remote PLAY or turn the shuttle dial again Rewind Search 1 Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclo
36. Remote 0 005 20 Limited Warranty 0 e eee eed BJ Line Indicators L1 and L2 EBS Line Input Recording From ua Locking the VCR 4 BT LP Indicator 00 BISI LP Speed n intaatecdaweie ohnetanud edd BA Manual Clock Set 2220 eee ee Manual Tracking eee ee eee ed BT MARK COMM Indicators Babi MOVE Arrow Buttons 4 1020 MUTE Button 0 0 0 0 20 211 Number Buttons DMM 4 A IL Gl EE A sec 20 2123240 82133 B6 27 On Screen Displays On Screen Menu System Using Operations Checking Timer and VCR Plus Recordings 44 Clearing Timer and VCR Plus Recordings 44 Copying Tapes Editing Timer and VCR Plus Recordings 4 Express Recording 45 First Time i zer pE EUR ates ae ented 9 19 Playback 1 2 0 0 cee eee eee eee ee Playback Features Recording Audio Only Recording Broadcast Stereo 46 Recording SAP 0 041 Setting Up the VCR 9 19 Timer Recording 3 Using the Remote Control 20 25 VCR Plus Recording 40 42 OUT TO TV Connector 8 350 References Index 60 PAUSE Button
37. SP Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well 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 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 38 Recording a Program 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 93 lights in the VCR s display panel Press VCR1 VCR29 DVD to set remote to control VCR 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 Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV
38. TV turns off setup is complete oa FwoON TV Codes Brand Code Brand 000 008 009 011 012 027 038 068 086 089 091 018 023 003 004 006 011 019 011 014 019 027 038 084 002 103 027 037 050 012 013 038 086 111 104 105 Hallmark 011 027 000 008 011 019 027 040 038 106 Hitachi 009 011 027 036 037 040 068 077 086 088 Philco 006 007 010 011 013016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 Candle 011 027 033 Philips 002 006 007 010 011 013 016 Citizen 011 027 033 064 011 027 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Colortyme 011 027 084 JVC 012 024 036 037 040 048 051 074 Pioneer 011 027 045 062 093 113 Concerto 011 027 002 011 027 Portland 011 019 027 037 Contec Cony 036 037 040 042 064 ProScan Proton 011 027 037 072 Curtis Mathes 000 011 015 027 037 012 038 092 000 021 025 036 037 011 027 059 064 078 Daytron 000 013 018 021 023 054 000 006 011 019 027 034 Dimensia Magnavox 006 007 010 011 013 016 038 044 046 088 100 101 109 006 011 014 027 038 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 061 068 Marantz 011 013 027 069 011 027 Emerson 011 026 027 028 029 030 006 011 014 015 019 031 032 037 042 053 064 065 067 006 011 014 019 022 027 036 037 077 110 075 076 078 079 094 095 096 027 041 056 061 068 017 021 039 056 057 058 Envision 011 027 006 011 014 019 022 028 037 064 Fisher 017 021 039 041 027 041 055 056 061 068 Sears 000 006 011 014 017 018 021 011 019 027 023 027 039 040 041 051 071 083 095 The remote may not be able to cont
39. ages 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 VR688HF 1
40. ck Features Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX INDEX SEARCH SEARCH menu on the TV screen Enter Index Number 3 Press two number buttons to enter the number of index JW marks you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR to correct an entry RERO ben XO eit 4 Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle ring clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search forward Press REW on remote or turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse The time counter is displayed in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search 0 30 00 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 The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape 32 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Go To Search The go to search feature allows you to locate a counter reading on
41. ck manually or try auto clock set again The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording feature SETUP The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful Would you Like to set the time and date 1 Set Time and Date 2 Skip this step Try Auto Clock Set Again If you think there is a local station usually PBS broadcasting the XDS time information make sure the Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON on the TIME menu press 2 to exit SETUP press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU press 3 to display the TIME menu and press 2 to turn the Auto Clock Set feature ON Tune the VCR to the channel you believe is broadcasting the information before turning off the VCR If the time does not set within ten minutes XDS information is not available Set the time and date manually Set Clock Manually Press 1 and follow the directions on the following page to manually set the clock Signal not available in all areas SET TIME ZONE What is your time zone 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue SETUP Would you Like the VCR to search for and store all available channels Search for channels Skip this step wA Make sure all antenna connections to the VCR a
42. ckwise toward REW on the VCR to search in reverse at a faster than normal speed 2 To return to playback press REW on the remote PLAY or turn the shuttle dial again Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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 STILL appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause The SLOW and buttons on the remote and the shuttle dial on the VCR 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 on the remote to start slow motion playback or press PAUSE and turn the shuttle dial on the VCR in either direction SLOW or appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press SLOW on the remote to increase the speed or SLOW to decrease the speed The speed changes with the amount the shuttle dial on the VCR is turned 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Release the shuttle dial on the VCR to return to pause Press PLAY to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from slow motion playback to stop after a fe
43. creen while it advances through the block of marked commercials Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it advances through the block of marked commercials Qoo Oui FOI PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play N Auto TV VCR ON Front Panel AUTO CA Marking ON CA Playback AUTO CA Display BLUE Set Auto Repeat Exit To Play Back a Recording Made Using COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 Press MENU PRCOG to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu Press 6 to select CA Playback AUTO or MANUAL Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials It works with most 30 45 and 60 second commercials A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically skipped A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment one isolated commercial is shown without others or a commercial is longer than one minute Press FF to scan through the commercial It is possible that part of a recorded program might be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes If part of the program is skipped rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY Select MANUAL and the VCR will not advance through the blocks of marked comme
44. d of cable box or receiver other than RCA when the remote is programmed to control that cable box or receiver See page 24 TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 VCR29DVD to set remote to control the VCR to use the function CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a VCR Plus or timer recording DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen Displays program information when available Displays the time counter EDIT Signals two properly connected compatible VCRs to begin copying atape See page 48 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 Used with PWR button to turn on another brand of TV other than RCA when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 23 VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control the VCR VCR2 DVD Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been setup See page 22 Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA or ProScan LaserDisc player See page 22 Can also
45. e the tape is rewound 2 Press DISPLAY three times to display only the time counter on the TV screen 0 30 00 Hours Minutes Seconds Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out 3 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 4 Press FF on remote or turn the shuttle on the VCR clockwise to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 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 The clock will appear in the VCR s display panel STOP CH 05 0 30 00 WABC Title Joan s Hour 11 18 96 Mon 01 30AM SLP PROGRAM DETAILS Joan s Hour Start 11 00 PM Length 01 00 Time Remaining 00 15 Rating PG PAUSE D 35 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Feature Recording and Playback COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long During playback the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them This feature reduces three minutes of commercials into approximately 8 12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed You can select a background of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped After recording the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are
46. ed Cable box or satellite receiver was not turned on at time recording was to begin Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times Power interruption Clock area in display panel will show Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Check antenna connections Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 17 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 17 Set Auto Play ON OFF feature to ON Details are on page 27 Press the remote buttons within a few seconds of each other or the light will turn off to conserve battery power Details are on page 28 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo See page 46 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP on the linear track See page 46 e STEREO indicator not on Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP continued on next page 55 Trouble Checks Trouble No stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisy VCR forwards through
47. ement parts required to repair your VCR How you get service 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 Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e AVCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e AVCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR outside the United States This warranty does not apply C
48. g Up the VCR 0 9 19 Setup a Cable Box isses 12 13 Setup an RCA DSS Receiver I1 1 13 SETUP Menu ITO Setup VCR Plus Channels 1640 Shuttle Dial LL 26 29 30149 Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA Feature i7 SLOW and Buttons 20 2130 SLOW Indicators 000 00 60151 Slow Motion 000 e cece eee eens SLP Indicator 0 cece eee eee 38151 SLP Speed ise ERR pe RE RAO Solving Problems sssse 54 56 SP Indicator eve dyed edna Bs B351 SP Speed eviscupe i ae RC aE DS Specifications 000 Bd SPEED Button Speeds Recording References Index SRCH and Indicators 29 Standardized VCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV 40 Startup xci lmi x e RR eb xe ceeds D I9 Status Displays sss STEREO Indicator 51 Stereo Playback 6 cece eee ee 27 Stereo TV Recording 46 STILL Indicator 000 29 Stop Action Pause nananana bs STOP Button 0 poz1bdpsb3 TERN Stopping a Timer Recording Bal Stopping a VCR Plus Recording Bal Stopping an Express Recording I Stopping COMMERCIALE amp ADVANCE Bd EXT Table of Contents 00 ccc eee eee it TAPE I dicator 2 enira R
49. hen press the other two numbers PWR Power Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV other than RCA when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 23 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 Used as an ENTER button on some TVs SLOW Used with the TV s menus to select and adjust features VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound Press the SATeCABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver Some buttons may not work with every cable box or receiver If you have a compatible RCA brand receiver test the TV Function Buttons to see which ones operate the receiver CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel using the number buttons PWR Power Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver when remote is set to control it Press twice to turn off all compatible RCA components 21 Using the Remote Control Using the VCR2 DVD Button Controlling a VCR The VCR s remote controls two compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2eDVD buttons Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed If you own
50. ing VCR plus or timer recordings Press MENU PROG to exit the CABLE BOX SETUP Proceed to Step 8 SETUP Would you Like to set up the VCR to control a cable box 1 Yes CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels Yes No wA CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box Cusually 3 4 or video Nil 2 N Press 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to exit CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 03 Press MENU to proceed CABLE BOX SETUP Enter the code for your cable box from the list in your User s Manual Lih ZIN Press MENU to exit CABLE BOX SETUP Please turn on the cable box and tune it to channel 2 Press MENU to proceed CABLE BOX SETUP Did the cable box tune to channel 9 1 YES setup is complete 2 NO try again Setting Up the VCR Startup 7 RCA digital satellite receiver and or cable box setup continued Compatible Cable Box Control Codes Brand of Cable TV Box Code Number s ABC Anvision Cablestar Eagle Eastern International General Instrument 53 54 07 08 07 08 07 08 02 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 Hamlin 12 13 34 48 Hitachi 37 43 Jerrold 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 45 46 47 Macom 37 43 Magnavox 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 NSC 09
51. ing a TV P3 Specifications Controlling a Cable Box or Cleaning the VCR Satellite Receiver Limited Warranty b3 Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ Trouble Checks 54 54 P Questions and Answers About ies ng dn ae Ej COMMERCIAL ADVANCE EJ Index 58 61 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B and C The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna cable connection It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor receiver TV with audio and video jacks 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 D Satellite System and another source A B C Go to question 3 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 3 What type of satellite
52. ision 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 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 MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld CBC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran B Super Ecran C Telatino Network TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice 4 Vision TV Canada s Faith Network Youth TV Canada Inc 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 41 Recording a Pr
53. ither 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 Continue to page 9 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 7 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 Continue to page 9 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 ii MOD i 3 a VIDEO P AUDIO i Playback VCR IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TELEVISION RF Coaxial Cable supplied Recording VCR OYT i Audio Video RF Coaxial 1 Cables I Cable O ene w Ws w Use the previously selected M hookup to the TV Playback VCR IN FROM ANTENNA
54. l be recorded on the hi fi tracks The SAP indicator W lights in the VCR s display panel Set the Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature to LINEAR to hear SAP Details are on page 27 D Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV Screen Press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel Press STOP when you are finished VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Langue Audio CONAURWN AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit 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 or front of the VCR Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only To Record Audio Only 1 Press the INPUT button to select a line input Press INPUT once to record from the back AUDIO IN jacks L1 appears in the VCR s display panel Press INPUT twice to record from the front EVER MA IN MENU AUDIO IN jacks L2 appears in the VCR s 2 Timer Recordi ngs display panel 2 C hanhel The VCR will record audio from the audio prer ERENCES equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks d EURT ge Langue 2 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed L AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s 2 Tape Playback HI FI display panel 3 Make
55. located It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and returns the tape to the end of the recording It does not erase the commercials from the tape Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials you may experience some variations in this feature s effectiveness Station promotions identifications and announcements are not considered commercials but might be skipped See page 57 for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE M COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking 1 2 3 Press MENUePROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu Make sure CA Marking is set to ON If not press 5 The VCR will mark most commercials for the following types of recording VCR Plus Timer or Express Recording The VCR will automatically mark the commercials after the power is turned off Manual Recording When you press STOP to stop recording the VCR will ask you if you want to mark the commercials Just follow the on screen display MARK and COMM alternate in the display panel while the VCR is marking commercials To Stop COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking Press STOP to cancel commercial marking To Turn Off Marking For special VCR use such as editing o
56. mote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them Shuttle Dial Rewinds and fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Plays the picture in variable speed slow motion during play pause Searches the picture in forward and 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 18 VIDEO IN Jack Receives video signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to this jack Select L2 to record from this jack 49 References Location of Controls Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR IN ae using one of the basic hookups IN FROM ANTENNA Connector Receives the signal from an antenna cable system or satellite system that is attached to this connector OUT TO TELEVISION Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied Display Panel This VCR has a feature where you can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel 1 Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Press 4 to select Front Panel AUTO BRIGHT or DIM Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is on a
57. nd dim when it is off e Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright Select DIM to keep the display panel dim 50 I FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TELEVISION VIDEO and AUDIO R and L MONO 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 Attach a component that is not stereo to the LeMONO jack to hear sound on both channels VIDEO and AUDIO R and L OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV monitor or VCR when it is connected to these jacks VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 CA Marking ON 6 CA Playback AUTO 7 CA Display BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit continued on next page Location of Controls Display Panel continued Tape Speed Indicator Cassette in Indicator SLP Ut ww Y 671 Lt DLL Status Indicators Cassette in Indicator 09 Lights when a tape is in the VCR Channel Number or L1or L2 The channel number or line input is displayed Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR HIFI Indicator Lights during hi fi playback when Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI SAP I
58. ndicator Bl Lights when the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to SAP Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing BYE Turned off COMM MARK CA marking in progress EJECT Ejecting tape FFWD Fast forward HELLO Turned on or unlocked MARK 30 Marking process countdown PLAY Playback REC Record Channel Number or SAP Line Indicator Indicator STEREO MI yt Time or Time Counter REC P Record pause REW Rewind 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 X REC Timer recording set 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 Press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and time counter VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Press TVeVCR to turn on or off VCR indicator on Picture from VCR VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel 51 References Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Other Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 Head Audio 2 Hi Fi record playback system EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF
59. nna Dish Back of Satellite Receiver A Ir es cna IN FROM ANT S VIDEO RF Coaxial Cable HE IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TELEVISION RF Coaxial Cable supplied S e 9 Q 75 to 75 300 Ohm N Separator UU D o 2 9 lt 6 6 a D VHF D amp Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV Satellite Receiver B Advanced hookup with basic receiver Use this hookup if your TV has audio video jacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIO VIDEO jacks 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver To watch the satellite receiver tune your TV to its video input channel If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna cable or cable box make sure the satellite receiver is turned off 2 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 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 4 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and receiver 5 Continue to page 9 Advanced hookup with deluxe receiver Use this hookup if your TV has audio video jacks and your receiver has two sets of AUDIO VIDEO jacks 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
60. nnels Channels 2 13 L1 and L2 are preset at the factory A Press VCR1 VCR2 DVD on the remote whichever you select in Step 10 B If the VOR MAIN MENU does not appear on the TV screen press MENU PROG on the remote C Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu D Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS menu E Follow the directions on the screen F Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHAN up or down Auto channel search using the CHANNELS menu If you ever need to repeat Auto Channel Search because you change cable or antenna signals A Press MENU PROG to display the VOR MAIN MENU on the TV screen If this menu does not appear 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 VCR1 VCR29 DVD then press MENUePROG again e f you use a basic hookup check VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TVeVCR to turn it on Check the connections B Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu C Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search The VCR automatically selects the Signal Type CABLE cable TV or ANTENNA If you need to change the setting manually press 3 RUNS VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels eo ONU PUN CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable box Setup DSS Setup Exi
61. of VCR J Feature Insert Batteries in Remote pI Recording and Playback 577 Turn on the TV 1o Use the On Screen Menu System 0 Recording a Program Turn on the VCR Types of Recordings bg RCA Digital Satellite Receiver and Using the Recording Features Cable Box Setup LIA Recording Speeds Manual Cable Box or RCA Recording Pause Satellite Receiver Setup Basic Recording Use SETUP Menu to Auto Channel Operating Instructions Search and Auto Clock Set a Watch a TV Channel While VCR Bj Manual Clock Set is Recording a Different Channel bd Setup VCR Plus Channels Recording While You re Away Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR Plus Recording 40 42 VCR2 DVD Button Timer Recording I3 Add or Remove Channels from Check Edit or Clear a VCR Plus or VCR s Memory Timer Recording 44 Auto Channel Search Using Timer Recording From the the CHANNELS Menu VCR s Line Input m Select the Language Choisissez une Express Recording XPR 7 Langue Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 4d Use TVeVCR Button T8 Recording Audio Only ua Set the Auto TV VCR Feature 19 Using Two VCRs for Copying Using the Remote Control ae yo ei iier Component VCR TV Cable Box and Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit 8 Satellite Receiver Buttons po 21 References Using the VCR2eDVD Button Location of Controls Controlling the VCR 22 Front Panel A9 Controlling a LaserDisc Player or Back Panel DVD Component Display Panel Controll
62. ogram Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording The VCR Plus and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before using VCR Plus to record a program make sure that The clock is set correctly A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs e The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 VCR2 DVD The VCR is setup for VCR Plus programming If you receive all channels through a cable box setup the cable box as shown on pages 11 13 If you have an antenna cable system not requiring a cable box or a cable box this VCR can control complete VCR Plus setup on page 40 Setting a VCR Plus Recording 1 Press MENU PROG on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 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 PRCG 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 8 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 Monda
63. oint of cable entry 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 VR688HF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Using the Playback Features Warnings ri Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR Cautions il MIX Feature Note to Cable TV Installer li Auto Play Feature Product Registration il Auto Repeat Feature Pause for Stop Action Picture Search Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup Frame Advance Antenna or Cable System Without a Slow Motion Cable Box Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature Index Search Go To Search Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Satellite Receiver K ex Elm a m Ed EI EE EJ EJ EJ E E E EJ E Fz e EZ E N Blank Search Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes E DISPLAY Button Setting Up the VCR Program Information Startup Time Counter Check Accessories With VCR J COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Attach Power Cord to Back
64. ol the primary functions of an RCA ProScan or GE LaserDisc player without being programmed It can also be programmed to control an RCA DVD component using the code below If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate a VCR or LaserDisc player use the code Program the Remote Control 1 Turnon the component 2 Point the VCR remote at the component 3 Hold the VCR2 DVD button and press three numbers buttons to RCA ProScan or GE Codes enter the code for the component VCR LaserDisc Player DVD 037 037 078 4 Release the buttons 5 Press PWR If the component turns off setup is complete Operate the Component After you have set up your remote to control your component test the remote buttons to see which ones operate it 1 Point the remote at the component and press VCR2eDVD 2 Ifthe component does not turn on in step 1 press VOR2eDVD and then PWR 3 Test the remote buttons to see which ones operate the component 22 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 setup 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 Turn on the TV Point the VCR s remote at the TV Hold the TV button and press three number buttons for your brand Release the buttons Press PWR on the remote If the
65. omponent test the buttons to see which ones operate the component 1 Point the remote at the component and press AUX 2 Ifthe component does not turn on in step 1 press AUX and then PWR 3 Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component Refer to the Remote Control section 25 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 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 99 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 the VCR s display panel 4 Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details are on page 31 5 Press STOP 6 Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring toward REW on the VCR 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 26 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Fea
66. onnection requires additional accessories not provided 2 gu Yk OR our Tm TELEVISION If your TV is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels e RF Coaxial Cable supplied You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 19 E Sl Back of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Position cable box Position the remote controllable cable box on top of the VCR You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can La Transmitting control it Make sure the cable box does not Remote Sensor Windows cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR A Basic hookup EY Use this hookup for a simple connection From Cable which requires fewer accessories it RF Coaxial Back of VCR 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR OD Ou to either channel 3 or 4 a As You will tune the TV to this channel and use the Cable Box ded WDEO m TVeVCR button to watch the VCR P AUDIO amp Tason 2 Connect as shown RF Coaxial Cable This connection may require additional supplied accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and 75 1o 75 800 Ohm cable box Te 4 oe Ere R CIB Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup EJ 1 Cable Box Use this hookup for slightly impr
67. ontact your dealer for warranty 53 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 Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls an RCA TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV cable box satellite receiver or auxiliary component VCR only responds to VCR2eDVD button on remote No picture when VCR turned on using a basic hookup Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback 54 Here s what to try Plug VCR into an operating outlet Check connections Make sure time zone and daylight savings information is entered correctly See page 14 If auto clock set is off by a few minutes station may be sending inaccurate time information Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date Time counter display appears in display panel Press DISPLAY on remote e Press VCR1 VCR2 DVD to set remote to control the VCR See page 22 e VCR2 DVD button may be set to control a DVD See page 22 to change back to VCR2 Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them 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 Change batteries Press TV
68. oved From Cable picture quality hi fi stereo sound and more Qn Qo convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required RF Coaxial Backof VCR 1 Connect as shown e FROM ANTENNA AQ E This connection requires additional accessories vong not provided R If your TV is not stereo you may need a TES Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels RF Coaxial Cable 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and PRA cable box 3 Continue to page 9 You will tune the TV to its video input to Er MNA watch the VCR addi c ae Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 19 Back of TV Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc Position cable box Position the remote controllable cable box on top of the VCR You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR 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
69. r copying or if you decide not to use this feature turn COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marking CA Marking off 1 2 3 Press MENU PRCOG to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu Press 5 to select CA Marking OFF The VCR will not mark the commercials COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE M is a trademark of Arthur D Little Enterprises Inc A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D Little Enterprises Inc 36 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 CA Marking ON 6 CA Playback AUTO 7 CA Display BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded 1 Mark them now 2 Mark them Later 3 Don t mark commercials The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds Marking Commercials Press STOP to cancel PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 CA Marking ON 6 CA Playback AUTO 7 CA Display BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit COMMERCIAL gt ADVANCE Feature Recording and Playback To Select a Background for Playback 1 Press MENU PRCOG to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu Press 7 to select CA Display BLUE or VIDEO Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue s
70. rcials until you press SEARCH The VCR will resume playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials the VCR will still advance to the end of the next marked commercial block and resume playback ONU PUN VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences OONDUFWN PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR Front Panel CA Marking CA Playback CA Display Set Auto Repeat Exit VCR1 N ON AUTO AUTO BLUE 37 Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections Basic Recording Operating Instructions Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording Timer Recording Express XPR Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio Only Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Using the Recording Features 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 Cassette Recording Time Type SP LP SLP T120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr T160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most prerecorded rental tapes are recorded in
71. re complete Press MENU when ready SETUP The VCR is now setting the clock This may take several minutes Press MENU to cancel continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 8 Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set continued Manual clock set If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful A Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen B Enter the time and date with the number VCR MAIN MENU buttons on the remote 1 VCR Plus C ae 2 Timer Recordings Press 0 before single digit numbers 3 Time Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 TIME for a time of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 ne for PM Press CLEAR on the remote to change SET TIME AND DATE NIA incorrect entries Time z5 Chh mm C Press MENU PROG on the remote to remove the SET TIME AND DATE screen from the TV screen and start the clock Date The time will appear in the VCR s display Press MENU to exit panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY If you ever need to reset the clock A Press MENUePROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 3 to display the TIME menu C Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen If you set the clock manually Auto Clock Set will be set to OFF Setting Up the VCR Startup 9 Setup VCR Plus channels The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plu
72. receiver test the buttons to see which ones operate it 1 Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press SATeCABLE 2 Ifthe cable box does not turn on in step 1 press SATeCABLE and then PWR 3 Use the Cable Box or Receiver Function Buttons for the cable box and test the TV Function Buttons to see which ones operate the satellite receiver See page 21 Using the Remote Control Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA component such as an AM FM radio CD player tape players phonograph RCA digital satellite receiver or RCA DVD component The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control To program the remote use the code that corresponds to your component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component 1 Turn on the component 2 Point the VCR s remote at the component 3 Hold the AUX button and press three number buttons to enter the code for your component 4 Release the buttons 5 Press PWR on the remote If the component turns off setup is complete Type of RCA Auxiliary Equipment and Code Cassette Cassette RCA AM FM AUX Phono Tapel CD DSS Tape DVD 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of auxiliary equipment listed Operate the Auxiliary Component After you have setup your remote to control your c
73. rol every model TV of the brands listed Operate the TV Repeat steps 2 4 with three other buttons if the first ones do not work Code 011 020 025 027 037 052 053 059 060 108 005 094 Soundesign 011 027 033 Sylvania 006 007 010 011 013 016 027 033 035 043 049 066 087 089 Symphonic 064 076 115 Technics Techwood 011 027 011 019 027 033 036 011 027 018 021 023 040 071 077 085 090 019 027 000 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 013 019 025 027 028 035 043 059 066 076 082 089 006 014 019 027 001 099 114 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 PWR 3 Use the TV Function Buttons as described on page 21 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 23 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver The SAT CABLE button on the VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or satellite receiver If your cable box or receiver is another manufacturer s brand and has its own remote you will probably be able to program the VCR s remote to control it To program the VCR s remote enter the code that corresponds to your brand Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
74. s channels before you can record using VCR Plus This can be done now or at a later time Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR Plus channels now Details are on page 40 Press 2 if you wish to skip this step 10 Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2 DVD button 16 You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 DVD button on the remote Details are on page 22 Press 1 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR1 button Press 2 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR2 DVD button on the remote Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 DVD on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote will operate this VCR Setup is complete Press MENUePROG to return to the VOR MAIN MENU SETUP Would you Like to set up the channel Lists for the VCR Plus feature 1 Set up VCR Plus 2 Skip this step SETUP Using the buttons VCR1 and VCR2 your remote can control 2 VCRs What do you want to call this VCR 1 VCR1 2 VCR2 SETUP The setup procedure is successful You are now ready to begin using your VCR Press MENU to continue Setting Up the VCR Startup 11 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them We recommend channels be placed in memory using the Auto Channel Search feature before adding or removing cha
75. screen Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote 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 2 Follow steps 1 through 6 above 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 Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV Select the channel you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons Press STOP when recording is finished 39 Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording VCR Plus Setup for Antenna Unscrambled Cable Systems Not Requiring a Cable Box or Cable Box VCR Can Control A VCR Plus channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers 1 Prepare 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 VCR Plus Channel Number You Channel Number Receive This Station On Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name ESPN 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 VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press MENU
76. ss EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying 6 Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying 7 Repeat steps 4 6 as needed Press VCR1 STOP then VCR2eDVD STOP when you are finished References Location of Front Panel Controls B CHANNEL Tape Compartment TRACKING Control Door Open Remote Sensor AUDIO IN LeMONO and R Jacks Receives audio signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Attach a component that is not stereo to the LeMONO jack to hear sound on both channels Select L2 to record from these jacks CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing EJECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette INPUT Turns the line input on or off L1 or L2 appears in VCR s display panel and VIDEO or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back L1 or front of the VCR L2 PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR Remote Sensor Receives signals from the re
77. sss PlusCodes 0 00 cc eee cece eee Setting si seid Stace rere ah ek E Stopping i eienitiee eeu IRSE ha VCR PLUS Menu 2555 Worksheet for Channels VCR Cleaning 0 eee eee 53 VCR T rnOnss iie de dedidad ated 10 VCR1 and VCR29DVD Buttons VCR1 VCR2 Feature 0 00004 VCRs Memory Placing Channels hal VCRs Connecting for Tape Copying VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 Indicators kalkal VOL Volume Up or Down Button 20 21 _W Warranty Limited 53 Watch One Channel While Recording Another 1 B9 Worksheet VCR Plus Channels 4 em X REC Indicator XPR Recording sssesseseeeses 61 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 you would like a copy of this manual in French please follow the instructions below Si un livret d instructions en fran ais n est pas inclus avec votre appareil vous pouvez en obtenir un indiquer le num ro de mod le votre nom et votre adresse en vous adressant Thomson Consumer Electronics Attention Canadian Operations P O Box 0944 Indianapolis IN 46206 0944 If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow p
78. sure the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to STEREO 0 Exit A Press MENU PRCG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select Reception STEREO 4 Start audio source playing and press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel 5 Press STOP when you are finished Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 8 Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR If you have two compatible VCR s use the AutoEdit feature described below Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others 1 Turnon the TV and VCRs 2 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 8 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 8 press INPUT on recording VCR to select the line input Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the jacks on the front 4 Insertthe 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 fo
79. t ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 11 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit Runs VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels O AUFWN CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable box Setup DSS Setup Exit continued on next page 17 Setting Up the VCR Startup 12 Select a language Choisissez une langue You can select the language for the displays on the VCR A Press MENU PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu C Select English or French e Press 1 to select English e Press 2 to select Francais French 13 Use TV VCR 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 39 A B 18 Press VCR1 VCR29DVD to set the remote to control the VCR Press TVeVCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or CHAN on VCR s remote to change channels on the VCR The channel number changes in the display panel Press TVeVCR to see the TV channels The VCR
80. tereo u 46l From Another VCR 44 Pause 222 cada hartree a BS SAP crake sana Senate ae esu Ag Speeds tese chm ee bx Vds Tet sonent Sube chee Eee 43 Typesof desees e ec prr vss DS XGR Pl st x ex ERE ei 40 42 Registration Card 0 0000 li Remote Batteries Inserting pl Remote Control BUHONS ceos rikena LE erus Remote Control VCR1 VCR2 Feature 22 Remote Sensor eeess gol Remote Light In 0 000 DO Remove or Add Channels from Memory IA REMOVE ADD CHANNEL Menu Iz Removing Displays for Tape Editing and Copying sssseeeeeee 84 REW Rewind Button ba 21pdp9pmp3m4 Rewind Search sssuu 29 Safety Precautions 000008 fl SAP Indicator 0 cece eee ee Kalas SAP Recording 00 0004 gg SAT CABLE Button 20124 Satellite Receiver Codes 24 Satellite Receiver Connections SEARCH Button D0 212 33 37 Search Picture 0 0 00 cece eee eee 29 Select a Language ee eee eee el 8 Selecting a Background for COMMERCIAL F ADVANCE M 27 Sensor Remote 0 eee cece eee 49 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Menu 14 SET TIME AND DATE Menu SET TIME ZONE Menu Ia Setting a VCR Plus Recording 17 Settin
81. tereo 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 46 1 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 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 Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Select the channel or line input to be recorded The channel number VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record A Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception STEREO MONO or SAP 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 Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy Set to SAP to record SAP second audio program instead of the main audio on the linear track The main or normal audio will stil
82. to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV See page 23 Reprogram remote for RCA TV See page 23 Aim remote at TV with no objects between them Change batteries 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 AUX VCR2 DVD or SAT CABLE to set remote to control a compatible component See pages 22 25 Aim remote at component with no objects between them Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed e Reprogram VCR2 DVD button to 000 to operate compatible satellite receiver Change batteries 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 Check setting of Remote Control VOR1 VCR2 feature See page 22 Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on See page 18 Check to see if Auto TV VCR feature is set to OFF See page 19 e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator off Switch TV to an active channel Check antenna connections e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR Check TV s fine tuning Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Set TV monitor to video input channel Try another tape
83. ture The VCR records the same audio on both the hi fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi stereo 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 PROG to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 8 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen 3 Press 2 to switch between HI FI LINEAR or MIX sound e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the hi fi track and for normal use The HIFI indicator is lit in the VCR s display panel during hi fi playback Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track used to playback a second audio program SAP Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the hi fi track sound on sound VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language Langue 8 Audio AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit 27 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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
84. two compatible VCRs test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs If it does then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 DVD button on the remote Program the VCR for Remote Control VCR MAIN MENU Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to 1 Time EUST pd nas the VCR1 or VCR2 position The remote then A ME dd controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or 5 Setup E E 6 Preferences VCR2 DVD button whichever position you select in the menu PREFERENCES 2 i Auto Play 1 Press MENU PRCG to display the VCR S Rate TUAVCR ON MAIN MENU 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 CA Marking ON 2 Press 6 to display PREFERENCES dons c E 3 Press 1 to activate the Remote Control PREFERENCES feature 1 Remote control V CRI 5 uto ay 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Press VCR1 or VCOR2 DVD to change the 4 Front Panel AUTO setting and program this VCR to respond OA Hie E s to the VCR1 or VCR2eDVD button K CA Display BLUE l Set Auto Repeat whichever you select Press VCR2 to change Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 DVD on the remote PREFERENCES whichever you selected in the menu 7 UE aR T i 3 Auto TV VCR ON before the remote will operate this VCR Dene eps ne ts AUTO 5 CA Marking ON 6 CA Playback AUTO 7 CA Display BLUE 8 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit Controlling a LaserDisc Player or DVD Component The VCR2 DVD button on the VCR s remote will also contr
85. ur times See page 34 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 Editout segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on 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 Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit 48 Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2eDVD on the remote as described on page 22 Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR which should respond to VCR1 1 Follow steps 1 4 in the Operating Instructions above 2 Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR Press RECORD then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode 3 Press VCR2 DVD on remote to control playback VCR 4 Use FF REW and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode Pre
86. use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR To record from the satellite receiver you will tune the VCR to its line input L1 To watch the satellite receiver tune your TV to its video input channel 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and receiver 4 Continue to page 9 Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others From From Cable Cable Box Satellite or Antenna Dish Back of Satellite Receiver uz amp auren G IN FROM ANT ovr To TV RF Coaxial Cable Back of VCR Mono s VIDEO AUDIO Audio Video Cables supplied OUT TO TELEVISION KS e RF Coaxial Cable supplied LX jS E No CABLE mono CD ANTENNA Back of TV From From Satellite Cable Box Dish or Antenna Back of Satellite Receiver He CO SATELLITE mt S Back of VCR IN FROM ANTENNA QD RF Coaxial Cable supplied CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this connection 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to e
87. ver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components Also do not stack the receiver on top of a hot component such as an audio power amplifier A Basic hookup Use this hookup if your TV does not have audio video jacks 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line input L1 to record from the receiver To watch the satellite receiver turn off the VCR If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna cable or cable box make sure the satellite receiver is turned off 2 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 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 4 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and receiver 5 Continue to page 9 Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others Satellite Receiver Remote Sensor Transmitting Windows A From From Cable Cable Box Satellite or Ante
88. w minutes 30 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features 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 When streaks or snow appear press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture Press TRACKING up or down during stop action pause to reduce picture jitter Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at the same time to turn automatic tracking back on or eject and re insert the cassette Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature To protect your timer recordings from any unwanted changes lock the VCR The buttons on the VCR and remote will not operate the VCR Just follow the directions below To Lock the VCR 1 Set up your VCR for a timer recording 2 Insert a cassette with safety tab intact 3 Place VCR in stop mode 4 Press and hold PWR on the remote for at least six seconds until LOCK appears in the VCR s display panel To Unlock the VCR Press and hold VCR1 VCR2 DVD on the remote until HELLO appears in the VCR s display panel to unlock the controls PAUSE SEARCH 31 Using the Playba
89. y through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote 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 PRCG 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 VCR s display panel when the timer has been programmed 11 If using a cable box leave it turned on If the VCR cannot control the cable box tune it 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 VCR1 VCR2 DVD and then STOP within a few seconds Note Timer programs will not be erased during power outages To clear a program see page 44 42 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode number Cfrom TV listing ZAIN Press MENU to exit How often should this program record 1 One Time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly Once per week
90. you to point and select a menu item at the same time Using the MOVE Arrow buttons Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU Then use the MOVE A or 7 arrow button to point to a menu or item Press MENUePROG to select or change the item Although there are two ways to access the menu system only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations Press VCR1 on the remote Setup Menu Appears Automatically The first time you turn on the VCR the SETUP menu will appear Follow the steps on the screen to automatically setup a satellite receiver or cable box auto channel search automatically set the time and select some feature options 1 Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup Proceed to Step 7 2 Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the setup If you choose not to use the SETUP menu follow the steps in this section to manually set up the VCR so it will operate properly If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set feature will not be performed in this sequence Select SETUP Menu Using VCR MAIN MENU 10 If the SETUP menu does not appear you can select it using the VCR MAIN MENU Each of these features except the automatic clock set may also be performed individually To select the SETUP menu 1 Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the SETUP menu ooo 0000 000 gt ty

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