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RCA VR663HF User's Manual

1. You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on to copy a tape Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit Use this VCR as the recording VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote as described on page 12 Use your other compatible VCR as the playback VCR which should respond to VCR1 1 Follow steps 1 4 in Operating Instructions above 2 Press VCR2 on remote to control recording VCR Press REC XPR then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode Press VCR1 on remote to control playback VCR 4 Use PLAY F FWD and REW to locate the point where you want to begin copying Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode gt Press EDIT on remote the VCRs will begin copying Press EDIT again when you want to stop the tape from copying Repeat steps 4 6 as needed Press VCR1 STOP then VCR2 STOP when you are finished SNE 26 References Specifications Format VHS Record Playback Video 4Head System Audio VHS Hi Fi Stereo record playback system Video Signal System EIA standard NTSC color Antenna 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels Type AutoProgramming frequency synthesis Power Requirement 120V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 22 watts Dimensions 3 6 inches high 91 mm 16 1 inches wide 410 mm 12 4 inches
2. Wy E important Information A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or persona injury This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product Wi 1 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert MISE EN GARDE Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire 1a lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Cautions Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the VCR Operate VCR only on 120 volts 60 Hz AC power normal house power For safety reasons make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada the CSA certification mark If in doubt contact qualified service personnel FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To Cable TV installer This reminder is prov
3. Recording Audio nai D You will select the line input audio video on LEFT D the VCR to receive the audio signal from the REC PLAY amplifier receiver __ PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX l Back of Amplifier Receiver Play Back Stereo Tapes or Receive a Stereo Broadcast Through an Amplifier Receiver Back of VCR i Connect your VCR to a stereo ar OTT amplifier receiver to receive stereo i D pra S broadcasts or play back stereo tapes i ae ui 4 i D o i 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 i W w i and then modify with this connection cna cns 2 Connect as shown Audio Video Cables This connection requires additional accessories i i not provided i 3 Plug in power cords of amplifier i noma i X amp y l receiver VCR and TV 4 Tum to page 13 for Playback C PLAY Operation PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX Back of Amplifier Receiver Milt I f Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing oos Fo ae SORE coe 7 h Remote 2 AA Batteries Power Cord RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 218103 Stock No 218104 Stock No 206085 2 Attach power cord to back of VCR 4 Turn on the TV A Turn on the TV B If you used one of the basic hookups tune the TV to the channel selected with the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR If you used one of the advanced hookups tune the TV to the TV s video input See TV s
4. p our TO te 3g sees aaran ranerne WwW 2 Connect as shown Ge cts E3 This connection may require additional accessories not provided RF Coaxial Cable 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and tuppilo cable box 4 Turn to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR Poa 1 i Sh Cable BT Antenna ae Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved D pre aren Cable Box picture quality and more convenient el co out operation use of TV VCR button not i D required RF Cidial Cable 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided Signal Splitter 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Turn to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR om ua You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied Nj CABLE D ANTENNA Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 4 Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVACR button on remote to watch the VCR Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box Turn to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR Advanced hookup Us
5. press SLOW aor Y and then TRACKING a or V 3 Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE or PLAY on the remote to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause SLOW a and allow you to change the speed Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works best in the SP and SLP speeds 1 Press SLOW a to increase the speed or Y to decrease the speed 2 Use TRACKING a or to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from slow motion 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 F FWD to search forward at a faster than normal speed 2 Press F FWD again PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to playback Rewind Search Use REW instead of F FWD for the same steps in Fast Forward Search 14 m I Frame Advance F ADV CS Button 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 PLAY PAUSE on the VCR twice or PAUSE on the remote
6. 4 or TV s video input 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator lights in the VCR s display panel Press VCR1 VCR2 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 TV VCR to turn it on Select recording speed using SPEED on remote 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 appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen To record stereo TV the ST MONO SAP feature must be set to STEREO Press PROG VCR then 5 then 6 to change The STEREO indicator will then light in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo To record SAP the ST MONO SAP feature must be set to SAP Press PROG VCR then 5 then press 6 to change The indicator will light in the VCR s display panel SAP will be recorded on the linear track while the normal audio is recorded on the Hi Fi track Press RECORD on the VCR or REC XPR on the remote to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished To playback SAP use the AUDIO PLAY feature See page 17 iit i VCR MAIN MENU VER PLUS PROGRAM TIMER REVIEW PROGRAMS SET VCR CLOCK SET UP VCR VE Wr AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS ADD
7. Basic Recording Operating Instructions Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording Timer Recording Express Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording a Program Recording Speeds Recording Pause SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most pre recorded rental tapes are recorded in SP Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE on the remote during recording to stop and start recording REC P appears in the VCR s display panel The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes Basic Recording Operating Instructions To make a recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input channel 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator lights in the VCR s display panel 2 Press VCR1 VCR2 to set remote to control VCR If using one of the basic hookups
8. If you need to change the setting manually press 3 VUONOUVSUWN continued on next page M I Startup 7 Add or erase channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them A Press VCR1 VCR2 B Press PROG VCR on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 5 to select SET UP VCR Press 2 to select ADD ERASE CHANNELS Foliow the directions on the screen am oo Add or erase more channels by entering channel numbers or using CHANNEL up or down 8 Use TV VCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups When using one of the basic hookups the TV VCR button on the remote lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel This button allows you to record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 18 A Press VCR1 VCR2 to set remote to control VCR B Press TV VCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel C Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR The channel number changes on the TV screen and in the display panel D Press TV VCR to see the TV channels The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 F Pr
9. 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 Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box The clock is set correctly A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 VCR2 Setting a Timer Recording 1 Press PROG VCR on the remote to display the menu if VCR PLUS menu appears press PROG VCR again Press 2 to display the PROGRAM TIMER menu Press 1 2 or 3 to select type of program 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM single program 2 DAILY PROGRAM Monday through Friday 3 WEEKLY PROGRAM same program once a week Press numbers on the remote to enter the channel number or INPUT to select line input time to begin time to turn off and date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote Press PROG VCR to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out or you can press PROG VCR to return to the VCR MAIN MENU PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you have entered two programs where the times overlap Repeat steps 1 6 for additional programs Turn off the VCR before recording begins TIMER should appear in the VCR s display panel If using a cable box turn on the c
10. channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels CHANNEL a v Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Buttons VCR Function Buttons continued Number Buttons 0 through 9 amp 100 Select any channel up to 99 by pressing two number buttons For a three digit number select a channel over 99 by pressing the 100 button and then two number buttons Or press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen Displays the time counter Turns on memory stop feature TV Function Buttons INPUT Switches between line input and TV channels tuner L appears for line input instead of channel in VCR s display panel Line input refers to the signal coming from a component connected to the audio video input jacks T SEARCH Time Search Displays the time search menu on the TV screen SLOW a v Used for slow motion playback TRACKING 4 Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow or pause May reduce stereo playback noise PROG VCR Displays the VCR MAIN MENU or VCR PLUS menu on TV screen CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 when it is displayed Allows you to correct entries when setting the clock or programming VCR for a VCR Plus or timer recording SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recordi
11. e VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the NODE mode s Check antenna connections Check CABLE ANT feature to make sure it is n popany set See page 8 Press PLAY PAUSE on VCR or r PLAY on remote to return to j rmal playback e Cabi anne over 69 can kony selected if CABLE ANT feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 8 Pro Tect Plus fent r turned on Prase and hold VERI VCR2 button on remote for five seconds to turn Pro Tect Plus off HELLO appears in VCR s eplay panel ST MONO SAP f feature must be set to o STEREO to eoi bidada stereo See page 19 ST MONO SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP See page 19 STEREO indicator not on Station not broadcasting stereo AUDIO PLAY HIFI MIX LINEAR feature must be set to HIF to hear stereo sound during playback See page 17 a Stereo signal is weak Set ST MONO SAP feature to MONO Press one of the TRACKING buttons on the remote to minimize the noise 31 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase Ninety days for labor charges One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR Pay any Authoriz
12. menu The VCR will now receive all channels from the output channel of your cable box important Turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin M I VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS 2 PROGRAM TIMER 3 REVIEW PROGRAMS 4 SET VCR CLOCK 5 SET UP VCR AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS ADD ERASE CHANNELS CABLE ANT ANTENNA SET UP CABLE BOX PWN IS A CABLE BOX BEING USED WITH THE VCR FOR ALL CHANNELS 1 NO 6 2 YES ENTER OUTPUT CHANNEL OF YOUR CABLE BOX 0s PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS PROGRAM TO PROCEED continued on next page 21 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording The VCR Plus and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before using VCR Plus to record a program make sure that Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box VCR Plus set up has been completed The clock is set correctly A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR1 VCR2 Setting a VCR Plus Recording 1 Press PROG VCR on the remote to display the VCR VCR MAIN MENU MAIN MENU on the TV screen 4 VCR PLUS 2 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS ENTER PLUS CODE NUMBER 3 Press numbers on the remote to enter t
13. owner s manual for details 5 Turn on the VCR A Press VCR1 VCR2 on the remote 6 Place channels in the VCR s memory AutoProgram Channels 2 through 13 are in the VCR s memory when you first turn it on Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels To get additional channels available on your antenna or cable system you must AutoProgram the VCR A Press VCR1 VCR2 to set remote to control VCR _ 5 B Press PROG VCR on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on VCR MAIN MENU the TV screen If the menu does not appear on the TV screen 1 VER PLUS Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH4 CH3 switch on a peated POOR ARS VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s manual SET ve meee Press VCR1 VCR2 and then press PROG VCR If you use a basic hookup check VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TV VCR to turn it on Check the connections AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS ADD ERASE CHANNELS CABLE ANT ANTENNA SET UP CABLE BOX i SET UP VCR PLUS ST MONO SAP STEREO AUDIO PLAY HIFI REMOTE CONT VCR1 RESS NUMBER TO SELECT RESS PROGRAM TO END C When menu appears press 5 to select SET UP VCR D Press 1 to begin AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS Wait until the channel numbers stop changing This takes about one to two minutes The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active channels The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE
14. times Using the Time Counter s Memory Stop Feature 1 Insert a pre recorded tape 2 Press DISPLAY three times to turn on the memory stop feature An M appears with the time counter to let you know the memory stop feature is turned on 3 Press REW PLAY or F FWD to move to the spot on the tape where you want to return to quickly 4 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 M at the spot on the tape where you want to return to quickly 5 Continue playing the tape 6 Press STOP and then REW or F FWD when you want to return to the spot you selected on the tape The VCR searches for the spot and stops at the counter reading of 0 00 00 M During fast forwarding the tape advances to the end of the tape and switches to rewind searching for 0 00 00 M 7 Press DISPLAY to turn off memory stop feature 16 mi i Minutes ond Hours 0 30 00 M M appears here if memory stop feature is tumed on TV Screen Using the Playback Features AUDIO PLAY HIFI MIX LINEAR Feature The VCR has two separate audio recording systems VHS Hi Fi that records on separate left and right stereo channels and standard linear that records monaural sound The same audio is recorded on both systems The AUDIO PLAY feature lets you select the audio you play back Select HIFI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use HIFI appears in the VCR s display panel Select LINEAR to play back the
15. to change The HIFI indicator lights in the VCR s display panel Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote if necessary PLAY appears in the VCR s display panel If necessary press TRACKING up or down on the remote to remove any streaks from the picture Details are on page 17 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote Press REW The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER on the VCR or OFF on the remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Press STOP EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound STOP EJECT Il I VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS 2 PROGRAM TIMER 3 REVIEW PROGRAMS 4 SET VCR CLOCK 5 SET UP VCR AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS ADD ERASE CHANNELS CABLE ANT CABLE SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP VCR PLUS ST MONO SAP STEREO AUDIO PLAY HIFI REMOTE CONT VCR1 PRESS NUMBER TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM TO END RSNAaUPUN 13 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 speeds 1 During playback press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE on the remote to stop the action STILL appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press TRACKING a or to reduce any jittering of the picture If streaks or bars appear
16. CLEAR to erase a number 6 Press PROG VCR when you are finished Lifetime Canadian List The Movie Channel 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 VCR Plus or broadcast channel number assigned to this station Broadcast or Cable TV VCR Plus Channei Number You Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS PROGRAM TIMER REVIEW PROGRAMS SET VCR CLOCK SET UP VCR We WRN ee PAW ea AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS ADO ERASE CHANNELS CABLE ANT CABLE SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP VCR PLUS Cor ANTENNA VCR PLUS CH LIST VCR CH CABLE CH Cor ANT CH PRESS CH UP ON TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM WHEN DONE MeteoMedia The Weather Network MuchMusic Network American Movie Classics Arts amp Entertainment Black Entertainment Network Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Music Television 67 The Nashville Network Nickelodeon The Nostalgia Channel Quality Value Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner Network Television USA Network Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR New York VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Dev
17. CRs separately Program the VCR for remote control Set the REMOTE CONT feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever position you select in the menu A Press PROG VCR B Press 5 to select SET UP VCR C D Press VCR1 or VCR2 to match the selection you made in Press 8 to select either the VCR1 or VCR2 position 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 VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS PROGRAM TIMER REVIEW PROGRAMS SET VCR CLOCK SET UP VCR UIE AN a AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS ADD ERASE CHANNELS CABLE ANT ANTENNA SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP VCR PLUS ST MONO SAP STEREO AUDIO PLAY HIFI REMOTE CONT VCR1 PRESS NUMBER TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM TO END ONAUBWN step C Controlling a TV The VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer s brands To program the remote use the remote button at the right that corresponds to your brand Not all models are compatible Program the remote for a TV A Turn on the TV B Point the VCR remote at the TV C Hold the TV button and press the remote button for your brand If the TV changes channels set up is complete D Release both buttons E
18. ERASE CHANNELS CABLE ANT CABLE SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP VCR PLUS ST MONO SAP STEREO AUDIO PLAY HIFI REMOTE CONT VCR1 PRESS NUMBER TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM TO END CONAU EWN 19 Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording VCR Plus lets you record a program by entering a PlusCode number from your TV listing Because each area has different cable TV and broadcasting systems some setup may be required before using VCR Plus for the first time A VCR Plus Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems Not Requiring a Cable Box A VCR Plus channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel These numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers 1 Prepare a worksheet for the VCR Plus channels that are different than the channels you receive them on Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus channel numbers 2 Press PROG VCR on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 3 Press 5 to display SET UP VCR menu 4 Press 5 to display SET UP VCR PLUS menu 5 Using your worksheet press two numbers to enter each channel number you receive on a different channel than the assigned VCR Plus channel number If a channel in your area has been assigned more than one VCR Plus channel number enter that same channel number next to each VCR Plus channel number Press CHANNEL up or down to move the VCR CH numbers up or down on the menu Press
19. ET UP VGR menu REC P Record pause Cassette in Indicator 53 oa ing Bia Lights when a tape is in the VCR ares oo N SLOW Slow motion Tape Speed Indicators SP LP or SLP Press SPEED on remote to change REW Rewind SRCH Reverse search F FWD Fast forward STEREO Indicator SRCH Forward search The STEREO indicator lights when the station TIMER Timer programmed you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo TAPE Fiashing Tape not inserted The ST MONO SAP feature in the SET UP VCR REC Recording menu must be set to STEREO X REC Express Recording E SAP Indicator The W indicator lights when the ST MONO SAP feature in the SET UP VCR menu is set ta SAP Channel Number or Line Indicator L The channel number or line indicator L is displayed L lights when you press INPUT on the remote to record from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookup Lights when using the TV VCR button VCR indicator on Picture comes from VCR VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel Time or Time Counter Press the DISPLAY button to switch between the current time and time counter 29 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter Trouble No power VCR doesn not reipoidbo to remote Remote no ee controls an RCA TV Remote no ones control
20. Hookup g Use this hookup for slightly improved copy Playback VCR only quality and more convenient operation use S qo AD AUDIO of TV VCR button not required D FROM LOO N oan 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 i eer OOQ Y and then modify with this connection Dr o ta CH4 CHS VIDEO 2 Connect as shown i cm f This connection requires additional accessories i not provided i From Antenna Cable 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV or Cable Box a 0 the we beatae ba 3 4 Turn to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR i You will select the line audio video input on j the recording VCR to receive the signal from a the playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied Audio Video Cables Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 dt l Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Stereo ee Record on the VCR from an Amplifier Receiver Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier receiver to record stereo audio i i O wA Back of VCR 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection pe d OO 2 Connect as shown CHa CHS Asal This connection requires additional accessories not provided Audio Video Cables 3 Plug in power cords of amplifier receiver VCR and TV 4 on to page 25 for
21. Repeat steps B D with another button if the first ane does not work Operate the TV After you have set up your remote to control your TV test the TV buttons to see which ones may operate your TV A Point the remote at the TV and press TV B If TV does not turn on in step A press TV and then OFF Brand Admiral Akai AOC Centuricon Coronado Remote Button 1 6 9 6 6 9 8 Curtis Mathes 1 9 Daytron Emerson JCPenney KMC KTV MGA Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi NEC C Use the TV Function Buttons as described on page 11 12 Mi I 9 6 8 5 1 68 0 8 6 9 8 6 8 9 4 8 9 6 CH Dn 6 CH Dn 6 9 Brand Panasonic Philco Philips Portland Prism ProScan Quasar RCA Sampo Samsung i Scott Sears Remote Button CH Up 6 8 4 8 CH Up 1 CH Up 1 9 8 9 3 1 5 7 8 Signature 2000 6 9 i4 Sony Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Yorx Zenith 3 4 9 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 Insert a tape in the VCR VCR automatically turns on The cassette in and VCR indicators light Tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed Safety Tab If you are playing a stereo tape set the AUDIO PLAY HIFI MIX LINEAR feature to HIFI Press PROG VCR then 5 then 7
22. able box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin Checking or Clearing VCR Plus and Timer Recordings 1 Press PROG VCR on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen if VCR PLUS menu appears press PROG VCR again Press 3 for REVIEW PROGRAMS Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds in sequence Press DISPLAY or 3 to display information at a faster pace Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen Press PROG VCR on remote to remove display from the TV screen VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS 2 PROGRAM TIMER PROGRAM TIMER 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM 2 DAILY PROGRAM M F 3 WEEKLY PROGRAM ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 AN CHANNEL zk ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 08 TIME ON ro FOS hy ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 08 TIME ON 09 30 PM TIME OFF z lt ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 08 TIME ON 09 30 PM TIME OFF 10 00 PM START DATE 11 11 93 THU TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS PROGRAM TO SET VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS 2 PROGRAM TIMER 3 REVIEW PROGRAMS ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL 08 TIME ON 09 30 PM TIME OFF 10 00 PM START DATE 11 11 93 THU TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS DISPLAY FOR NEXT PRESS CLEAR TO ERASE PRESS PROGRAM TO END 23 Recording a Program Express Recording XPR Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR will t
23. cccccssssssseeeseee B29 Tapes Copying Time Counter Time Counter Display Time Correcting Time Search Feature cccsecieeeeetteereee lS TIMER PROGRAM Checking amp Clearing Timer Recording From VCR s Line Input Indicatori aisiais Setting Stopping sa Tracking Automatic amp Manual 17 TRACKING Buttons 0 eee 10 11 13 14 17 Trouble Checks cccccsssesessssnesteetesnsneeseere 30 31 Turn on VCR Types of Recordings Audio Only Basic Recording Broadcasts Stereo ar SAP Express Recording ad Recording While You re Away 20 23 Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 26 Using Playback Features 13 17 VCR Cleaning RN TA VCR Indicator PAETE B T 29 VCR PLUSPROGRAM VCR Plus EAA 20 22 SENE aieiai naase 22 Setup 20 21 Checking amp Cleaning i23 Stopping sessed VCR SET UP Menu 9 12 17 20 21 23 25 VCR Button 8 10 12 24 VCR2 Button 8 10 12 24 VCR1I VCR2 Feature VCR SET UP Menu 12 VIDEO 1 Indicator VIDEO IN and OUT Jacks VOLUME Buttons Warranty Limited Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording eee eee ere L8 APR Express Recording s es 24 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 c
24. ctive channels correctly Tape plays back i in slow motion Cannot select cable dhane over 69 VCR R and n remote j buit n will not operate VCR Stereo or SAP sound not recorded No stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisy Wi l ae n nurani scans pamanna mamma han nananana a Here s what to try Tape already r rewound After VCR PLUS kas een used the VCR PLUS display mia appear automatically when you press PROG VCR on remote Press PROG VCR agan to display the VCR MAIN MENU Code gibe for VCR Piep program entered iaconeciiy Sen page e22 VCR Plus setup not done or done incorrectly See pages 20 21 Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin or cable box set up was not done correctly See page 21 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 is ejected if safety tab is broken off VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording s Power interpo Clock on athe front pa al will show Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date Time counter display appears in VCR s display panel Press DISPLAY on remote
25. deep 315 mm Weight 10 pounds 4 55 Kg Storage Temperature Range 22 F to 149 F Operating Temperature Range 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher 27 References Location of Controls Front Pane Back Panel 28 PUMA STERNER NO RET Remote Sensor Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause of VCR Ejects the tape when VCR is stopped PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape During playback pauses action for viewing Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off WS D ou cs eo Back Panel of VCR IN FROM ANTENNA Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable su
26. e the TVAVCR button on remote to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 4 Turn to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Tum to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR From Antenna hese Adapter Back of VCR 3 ARR Q N kn m Ey O86 i ae OUT D om R RE ase eee a i CHI ent o RF Coaxial Cabl supplied y rte Pate CD VHF OR gt ae Cable SS E atanpi UHF Back of TV From Antenna ot Cable ae 300 75 Ohm H Adapter 2 cal 4 Signal i Spir Back of VCR l i RF Coaxial Cable i supptied LA E Kg A AU SMDEO A A o DO Hau Back of TV ooking Up the VOR Cabie System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories i From Cable 1 Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR Back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 A Cable Box RF Coaxial 7 7 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the eee ies Cehe TVNVCR button on remote to watch the VCR oO z o
27. e this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box Turn to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR From Cable A Cable Box FF goaia D Ou From Cable Signal Splitter RF Coaxial Gable supplied S cHe cis RF Coaxial Cable supplied Cables Back of VCR Antenna Back of TV Gable BDX j Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A Hookup Al i Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Antenna Cable Playback VCR 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 e tin a and then modify with this connection an DO 2 Set the CH4 CH3 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 RA You wili tune the recording VCR to this channel RF Goaxial Cable to receive the signal from the playback VCR H supplied 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 5 Turn to page 8 for Setting Up the VCR RF Coaxial fj Cable Audio Video Cables Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Option B
28. ed RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option rebuilt replacement 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 Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover 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 Remote control batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA 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 e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR in Canada The Canadian warranty applies in
29. elopment Corporation 20 ih Allarcom Pay Television Superchannel Arts amp Entertainment Cable News Network Headline News Hause of Commons Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay Intemational Television Inc Chinavision Canada Corp Country Music Television Family Channel First Choice First Choice Two First Choice Three La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld CBC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran C Telatino Network Inc TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice 4 Vision TV Canada s Faith Network Youth TV Canada Inc Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording B VCR Plus Setup for Scrambled Cable System Requiring a Cable Box Press PROG VCR on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 5 to display SET UP VCR menu Press 4 to display SET UP CABLE BOX menu Press 2 when the CABLE BOX menu appears Press two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your cable box Press 0 before a single digit number Valid numbers are 2 13 If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the cable box s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO OUT option Press CLEAR to correct an entry Press PROG VCR A message appears which will time out or press PROG VCR to return to the SET UP VCR
30. es may not be needed The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor receiver TV with audio and video jacks using a signal splitter This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR 1 How do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 C Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 5 You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 6 How to hook up a stereo amplifier receiver A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 7 im l Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and us
31. ess VCR1 VCR2 then TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 9 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel VCR Display Panel A Press PROG VCR on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV B Press 4 to select SET VCR CLOCK C Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time of 5 07 Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries D Press PROG VCR to start the clock and display the time in the VCR s display panel mi I VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS 2 PROGRAM TIKER 3 REVIEW PROGRAMS 4 SET VCR CLOCK 5 SET UP VCR Na AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS ADD ERASE CHANNELS CH 11 ADD ERASE CHANNEL SELECT CHANNEL THEN PUSH PLAY TO ADD OR PUSH STOP TO ERASE CH 11 ADDED PRESS PROGRAM TO END VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS 2 PROGRAM TIMER 3 REVIEW PROGRAMS 4 SET VCR CLOCK SET VCR CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR DATE f PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS PROGRAM TO END g Using the Remote Control Buttons Component Buttons VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA VCR and sets remote to control the VCR TVVCR VCR2 Re C VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA VCR and sets remote to control the VCR when it has been setup See page 12 EC XPR F ADV CS PAUSE VCR F
32. ew seconds 24 I I Recording a Program Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from an amplifier receiver or some other audio source To play back stereo audio connect the VCR to a stereo TV or amplifier receiver Refer to hookup on page 7 VCR Display Panel VCR SLP STEREO To record audio only 1 Connect the audio equipment to the VCR Turn it on and prepare it to play 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator lights in the VCR s VCR MAIN MENU display panel 1 VCR PLUS Play p 2 PROGRAM TIMER Press VCR1 VCR2 to set remote to control VCR SET VER CLOCK SET UP VCR Select recording speed using SPEED on remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s ADDJERASE CHANNEL SS display panel and on the TV screen CABLECAN TS CABLE SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP VCR PLUS 5 Press INPUT on remote to select the line input ST MONO SAP STEREO AUDIO PLAY HIFI 6 To record stereo make sure the ST MONO SAP REMOTE CONT VCR4 feature is set to STEREO Press PROG VCR DRESE PRACREN TO EUD then 5 then 6 to change 7 Press RECORD on the VCR or REC XPR on the remote to begin recording ONANAN REC appears in the VCR s display panel 8 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished 25 Recording a Program Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 6 Use one VCR as
33. he PlusCode FROM TV LISTING number for the program you want to record abe Press CLEAR to correct an entry VCR PLUS 4 Press PROG VCR to enter the program 2 DAILY PROGRAM ee 3 WEEKLY PROGRAM If the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER OR ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 PRESS PROGRAM TO PROCEED appears on the TV CHANWEL 14 i TIME ON 06 00 PM screen Check your number and enter it again TNE EEE ee Du START DATE 11 11 93 THU 5 Press 1 2 or 3 to select type of program TAPE SPEED SLP 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM single program PRESS CLEAR TO ERASE PRESS PROGRAM TO SET 2 DAILY PROGRAM Monday through Friday 3 WEEKLY PROGRAM same program once a week A screen appears verifying the channel time on time off and date of the recording 6 Select a recording speed by pressing SPEED on the remote 7 Press PROG VCR to enter your program A reminder appears which will time out or you can press PROG VCR to return to the VCR PLUS menu PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap See page 23 to clear a program x 8 Repeat steps 2 6 for additional programs or press PROG VCR to remove the menu from the TV screen 9 Turn off the VCR before recording time TIMER should appear in the VCR s display panel 10 If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record 22 Recording a Program
34. ided 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 shali be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical r Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the VCR Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone VRGGSHF Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer fwd pe Product Registration Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels 5 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 6 Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Receiver 7 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR 8 Attach Power Cord to VCR 8 Insert Batteries in Remote 8 Turn on TV and VCR 8 Place Channels in VCR s Memory 8 Add or Era
35. make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR on the remote to turn it on 4 Select a recording speed using SPEED on the remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 5 Select the channel to be recorded If recording from the audio video input jacks press INPUT to select The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 6 Press RECORD on the VCR or REC XPR on the remote once to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording a different channel 18 1 Follow steps 1 6 above 2 If using one of the basic hookups press TV VCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator will turn off in the VCR s 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 EJECT on VCR or STOP on remote when recording is finished Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcasts with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP Select STEREO to record stereo Select SAP to record SAP Select MONO if the stereo signal is not strong enough and too noisy for quality reception To record stereo broadcast TV or SAP VCR Display Panel VCR SLP STEREO Ei Mam EO oe Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3
36. ng speed SP LP SLP EDIT Signals two properly connected VCRs to begin copying a tape See page 26 Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV OFF Turns off TV when remote is set to control TV Used along with the TV button to turn a compatible TV on or off when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 12 VOLUME 4 Raises and lowers sound PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels CHANNEL 4 v Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off Number Buttons 0 through 9 and 100 Select any channel up to 99 by pressing two number buttons Select a channel over 99 by pressing the 100 button and then two number buttons for compatible TVs DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen Removes menus or displays from the screen CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen 11 f Using the Remote Control Controlling a VCR The VCR s remote controls two compatible RCA VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons Most RCA VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed If you own two RCA VCRs test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs If it does then program the REMOTE CONT feature on this VCR to respond to VCR2 if you want to control V
37. ommercial Scan Button seve 10 14 F FWO Fast Forward Button Frame Advance Hookups Amplifier Receiver u un Antenna or Cable TV Cable Box for All Channels Cable Box for Pay Channels TWO VCRS iiion IN FROM ANT Connector Indicators a INPUT Button 10 11 21 23 24 25 26 28 29 10 11 16 23 Inserting Remote Batteries 0 ccecee 8 Inserting Removing Cassettes 43 L Line Indicator Limited Warranty Line Input Timer Recording From Location of Controls Remote Control VCR Back Panel VCR Display Panei VCR Front Panel Locking Feature LP Tape Speed Manual Tracking Memory Stop Feature MUTE Button Number Buttons i 10 11 4 10 aL 12 16 17 20 23 OFF Button oe 2adhsci tects dcwucsterhates 10 12 Operating Instructions Copying Tapes Express Recording Playing a Tape Recording a Program Recording Broadcast Stereo Recording SAP n u Recording Audio Only Timer Recording VCR Plus Recording OUT TO TV Connector Pay Channels PAUSE Button Pause for Stap Action Picture Search RRT sated Place channels in n VCR s MEOS PLAY Button PLAY PAUSE Buiton Play Indicator eee ee seteseetteeseesmeantseeeee 13 29 Playback Playback Slow Motion Playing a Tape POWER Button Po
38. opy 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 pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr PO Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1993 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore Part Number 93 VR663HF 1 20161870
39. place of this warranty 32 Ill l oe ONE mm ne oe index Accessories Packed with 8 ADD ERASE CHANNEL a9 Adding Channels to Channel Memory 9 Additional Recording Information 24 Antenna Connections ANTENNA CABLE Feature wee AUDIO IN and OUT Jacks w 3 7 24 25 28 Audio Only Recording R AUDIO PLAY Feature 13 17 AUTO PROGRAM Feature 28 AutoEdit Automatic Tracking 17 S Channel Memory 8 Back Panel PRES a 28 Batteries Inserti in Remote Control Buttons Component VCR Function TV Function Cable Box Cable TV Connections Cassette In Indicator ie Cassettes Inserting and Removing CABLE ANTENNA Feature CH3 CH4 Switch ooo CHANNEL Buttons Channel Number Display 1sv 12511511112111 1e Checking Timer Recordings Checks and Adjustments Cleaning the VCR E ESE CLEAR Button 9 10 11 15 16 22 23 Clearing VCR Plus amp Timer Recordings 23 CLOCK SET ow Commercial Scan Compatible VCRs Compatible TVs Connections Antenna hinan iei iaa Audio Video Jacks Monitor Cable TV ws Sterea Amplifier Receiver TWO VCRS asii iiyeniiiahrien Contents Controlling a VCR Controlling a TV Copying Tapes Counter Time DISPLAY Button EDIT Button Ejecting a Cassette Erasing Channels from Channel Memory 9 Express Recording 24 F ADV CS Frame Advance C
40. pplied CH4 CH3 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups 3 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape Searches the picture in reverse during playback F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR CHANNEL Up and Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory FROM mt OO VIDEO IN and AUDIO R and L MONO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use the INPUT button on the remote to display L in the VCR s display panel and VIDEO IN on the TV screen VIDEO OUT and AUDIO R and L OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component such as a monitor TV or another VCR when it is connected to these jacks continued on next page Location of Controls Display Panel Tape Channel HIFI Cassette in Speed STEREO SAP SLP STEREO i WES Uam V O pe R F mim Status VCR Time Counter or Time Display Panel of VCR Number or L HIFI Indicator Status Indicators Lights during HiFi playback when the AUDIO Show what the VCR is doing PLAY HIFI MIX LINEAR feature is set to HIFI or PLAY Playback MIX in the S
41. ry another tape 2 spes one of the TRACKING bukon on Kie remote to move gak upor ats k H i Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback down and out of the picture e ches a it ay be worn out or of Pom ee The time counter does not adne diding urad portions of ibe 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 wince of 0 00 00 No cassette i in n VCR Eject and re insert cassette _ Broken tape try another cassette VCR is in pause mode Press PLAY PAUSE on VCR or PAUSE on remote Safety tab Aai from cassette Make sure the line indicator L is turned off in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT on the remote to turn off the line indicator Press DISPLAY on remote to turn off memory stop feature or press REW again Tape rewinds to 0 00 00 M when memory stop is turned on References OOOO O Trouble Checks Trouble Rewind does not operate VCR PLUS display appears on TV instead of VCR MAIN MENU when you sige PROG VCR on remote VCR Plus o or Timer acelin w not tthe or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR makes noise when stopped Will r not AcioProg ain a
42. s a compaale TV ther than RCA VCR only responds to VCR2 button Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing _ Snowy or no picture during playback Streaks is in 1 picture during normal playback Time counter not working will not records or play Will not record Tape stops before complete rewind Illi I cise sari Sacre 4 fea T Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator off Here s what to try Make sure VCR is plugged into an operating outlet Check connections Make sure the VCR s power ce cordi is Securely inserted in the back of the VCR Press VERI VCR2 to set remote to control the VCR See page 12 Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them Change batteries g Prass TV to set remote to onnal TV Reprogram remote for RCA TV See page 12 Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV See page 12 Aim remote at TV with no objects between them e Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed See page 12 ene kamenes Check setting of REMOTE CONT T VCRINCR2 fe feature See page 12 _ Switch TV to an active channel _ Check antenna connections he Pee TVNCR 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 e Check TY s fine tuning gt e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Set TV monitor to video input channel T
43. s will still be made if a cassette with safety tab is inserted 1 Insert a cassette 2 Place VCR in stop mode 3 Press and hold OFF on the remote for five seconds LOCK will appear in the VCR s display panel None of the buttons on the VCR or remote will operate Also the cassette door will not open 4 Press and hold VCR1 VCR2 on the remote until HELLO appears in the VCR s display panel to unlock Pro Tect Plus 15 J Playing a tape Using the Playback Features Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a pre recorded tape It helps to quickly locate the end or beginning of the 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 pre recorded tape 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen 3 Press F FWD to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 This is the end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot 4 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 5 Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter fram the screen Memory Stop Feature The memory stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 M at any spot on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several
44. se Channels from VCR s Memory 9 Use TV VCR Button 9 Set the Time and Date 9 Using the Remote Control Buttons Component Buttons 10 VCR Function Buttons 10 11 TV Function Buttons 10 11 Controlling a VCR 12 Controlling a TV 12 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions 13 Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action 14 Slow Motion 14 Picture Search 14 Frame Advance and Commercial Scan 14 Time Search 15 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature 15 Time Counter with Memory Stop Feature 16 AUDIO PLAY Feature 17 Auto Tracking and Manual Tracking 17 Recording a Program Types of Recordings 18 Recording Speeds 18 Recording Pause 18 Basic Recording Operating Instructions 18 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording 18 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP 19 Recording While You re Away VCR Plus Recording 20 22 Timer Recording 23 Checking or Clearing VCR Plus or Timer Recordings 23 Express Recording 24 Additional Recording Information 24 Recording Audio Only 25 Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 26 References Specifications 27 Cleaning the VCR 27 Location of Controls Front and Back Panel 28 Display Panel 29 Trouble Checks 30 31 Limited Warranty 32 Index 33 mi 1 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna cable _ connection It is the easier of the two and additional accessori
45. sound recorded on the linear track Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks sound on sound To Select Playback Sound 1 Press PROG VCR to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 5 to see the SET UP VCR menu on the TV screen 3 Press 7 to switch between playback sounds 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 the tracking on a tape that was recorded on a different VCR or camcorder The TRACKING buttons on the remote are only used when playing a tape They have no effect during recording When streaks or snow appear during normal or slow motion playback press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture During stop action pause press TRACKING up or down to reduce picture jitter ii I VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS PROGRAM TIMER REVIEW PROGRAMS SET VCR CLOCK SET UP VCR WW ADD ERASE CHANNELS CABLE ANT CABLE SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP VCR PLUS ST MONO SAP STEREO AUDIO PLAY WIFI REMOTE CONT VCR1 PRESS NUMBER TO SELECT PRESS PROGRAM TO END ONAU EWN AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS 17 Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections
46. the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 Turn on the TV and VCRs 2 Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input Caution The unauthorized recording of television 3 programs and other i If you have connected your VCR using Option A page 6 tune recording materials may infringe the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR hignts ot others If you have connected your VCR using Option B page 6 press INPUT on recording VCR s remote to select the line input L appears in VCR s display panel 4 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape _ with safety tab in place into recording VCR 5 Press PLAY PAUSE on the playback VCR to play the tape When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAY PAUSE to pause the tape If streaks appear you may need to adjust TRACKING Press RECORD then PLAY PAUSE on recording VCR Press PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PLAY PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using F FWD REW and PLAY PAUSE Then press PLAY PAUSE on the playback VCR to pause the tape Press PLAY PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying 9 Press STOP EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished
47. to stop the action 2 Press F ADV CS each time you want to view a frame of the scene Press and hold F ADV CS to continuously move the tape 3 Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE or PLAY on the remote to resume playback Commercial Scan F ADV CS Button This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments 1 Press F ADV CS once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds 2 Press F ADV CS twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Time Search The VCR will search forward or backward for a specific amount of recorded tape time up to nine hours and fifty nine minutes and begin playback TIME SEARCH ENTER SEARCH TIME 0 00 PRESS F FWD OR REW 1 Insert a cassette 2 Place VCR in stop mode 3 Press T SEARCH on the remote to display the menu on the TV screen 4 Press numbers on the remote to enter the hours and minutes you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to clear an entry 5 Press F FWO to search forward Press REW to search in reverse 6 The amount of tape time the VCR will search is displayed on the TV screen 7 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote to stop a search in progress Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature To prevent timer programs from being disturbed all of the buttons on the VCR and remote can be locked Timer recording
48. unction Buttons Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 9 PLAY Plays a tape CIO OCOC COLORO inpur T SEARCH O REW Rewind Rewinds the tape Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback PROG CLEAR SPEED EDIT O O O 0 VCR F FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause of the VCR 10 Il I Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component Tv Turns on a compatible RCA TV and sets the remote to control the TV Used with OFF to turn another brand of TV on or off when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 12 REC XPR Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR VOLUME PREV CH EHANNEL Press VCR1 VCR2 to set remote to control the VCR to use the Q function buttons MUTE OFF Turns off VCR when remete is set to control the VCR TV VCR F ADV CS Frame Advance Commerciai Scan Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in PAUSE Skips short segments of tape during playback PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one
49. urn off automatically at the end of the recording REC XPR Display showing 30 minutes remaining for RECORD express recording Operating Instructions Turn on the VCR Insert a tape with safety tab in place Select the channel you want to record Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on remote Press RECORD on the VCR or REC XPR on the remote to activate express recording 6 Press RECORD on the VCR or REC XPR on the remote repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed Each press of RECORD on the VCR or REC XPR on the remote increases the time from 30 minutes up to 4 hours X REC and the amount of time the VCR will record appears in the VCR s display panel Bi Boers Additional Recording Information 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 fromthe component connected to the VCR s line input Press INPUT on the remote to enter VIDEO IN instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press POWER then STOP EJECT within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR1 VCR2 then STOP within a f
50. wer Cord Attaching PREV CH Previous Channel Button Pre 10 11 Problem Solving PROGNCR Button PROGRAM REVIEW Feature Program the Remote Program Timer at Pro Tect Plus Feature 18 19 24 25 29 REC Indicator REC XPR Button 10 18 19 24 25 26 RECORD Button 18 19 24 25 26 28 Recording a Program Recording Audio Only Recording Broadcasts Stereo o or T SAP wld Recording From Another VCR 6 26 Recording One Program While Watching ANET roiya ee eereeteenencsneeeenenes 18 Recording Speeds 18 Recording Express Remote jah REMOTE WCRINGR2 Feature Remote Sensor gaiii Removing and Inserting C Cassettes REW Rewind Button 10 13 15 6 28 RF Coaxial Cable oo cei oaoaraa 36 8 Safety Tab SAP Recording Search Picture Set the Time and Date Set Up VCR Past eeccsscrecccssnesceeseeresnerseen Slow Motion Playback cece Solving Problems SLOW Buttons SLP Tape Speed SP Tape Speed Specifications SPEED Button Speeds Recording Status Indicators Sterea Broadcast Recording STOP Button Stop Action Pause STOP EJECT Button oes Stopping Timer amp VCR Plus Recordings 24 T SEARCH Time Search Button 10 11 15 Table of Contents cscessceecssseeeseeeseseetensnsesteae Tape Speed Indicators SP LP and SLP cccc

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