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RCA VR636HF User's Manual

1. 5 PressMENU and select whether your cable box is remote controllable CABLE BOX SETUP Can your cable box be operated with a remote control 6 If your cable box is remote controllable turn it on and tune it to channel 2 Press MENU to continue CABLE BOX SETUP Please turn on your Cable Box and tune it to channel 2 Press MENU to continue 7 Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box code list CABLE BOX SETUP Enter the code for your cable box fromthe list in your User s Manual Press MENU to cancel Cable Box Codes 07 08 19 21 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 07 08 19 21 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 ThisVCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown Setting Upthe VCR 8 Select one of the choices and follow the on screen instructions CABLE BOX SETUP Did the cable box tune to channel 9 1 Yes setup is complete 2 No try again 3 No cancel setup Once you have completed the setup the VCR confirms the CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled VCR CHANNELSLIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings
2. 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TI ME Set Time and Date Auto Clock Set ON Set Time Zone Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was not found 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 98 Wednesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen 17 Setting Upthe VCR VCR PLUS CHANNELS Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU SOYIDMEWNPE VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable Box Setup DSS Setup Exit 3 Press 4 to display the VCR Plus Channel List screen VCR Channel Use CH My Channel 5 ae 4 3 to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to
3. the program start time Press MENU to continue VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number If your cable box can be controlled by the VCR turn it on and leave it on before the recording is to begin If your cable box cannot be controlled by the VCR turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin Timer recordings will not be lost in the event of an extended power outage RECORDING Sto pping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording e Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TI MER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One ti me Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start
4. video cassette recorder user s guide VR636HF Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC cover or back No e parts inside To reduce the risk of fire or SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert A Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire D la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne ry j correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practic
5. 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save Program 1 One ti me Program 1 has been saved Channel 104 Cable Remember to insert a Start Time 12 00 AM recordable tape and End Ti me 01 30 AM turn the VCR off before Start Date 11 18 98 Wed the program start time Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU for next prog Press MENU to continue Timer Recording with VCR Plus You can use VCR Plus to simplify timer programming by entering the TV show s PlusCode number found in most TV and cable on MN WENU listings VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setting Up the Channel List CHANNELS If you did not set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do it now 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU Te E 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu VERA eee MY eee 4 e 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on 3 setting up your VCR Plus channel list Use CH t to select Press 0 9 to change Using VCR Plus Press MENU to save 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels If your cable box can not be controlled by the VCR turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit oouo wN 2 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu If after perfor
6. Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts sow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOPeEJ ECT Stopsthe normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped appendix reference Display Panel TIMER ffI I ver ILI ILI Time Channel Number Line Input Indicator L1 or L2 Tape Speed Indicator or Status Indicators Time The current time appears Only an AM indicator appears with the time There is no indicator for PM Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel The line indicator L1 or L2 appears when a line input is selected Tape Speed Indicator SP and SLP Press SPEED on the remote to change Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing e HI and BYE Turned on unlocked turned off e FF Fast forwarding e PLAY In playback flashes during play pause and slow e REC Recording flashes when in record pause mode e REW Rewinding e RO 30 Express recording in progress e SAFE Pro Tect Plus turned on e SCH and SCH Forward and reverse search during playback e STOP Tape is stopped TIMER Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR VCR Indicator Applies only if the VCR
7. Safety tab 27 36 SAP reception 47 SAP recording 34 Satellite receiver codes 10 Search commercial scan 42 forward and reverse 42 frame advance 43 go to 44 index 43 slow motion 42 SEARCH button 25 42 43 44 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 16 Set time and date manually 17 SET TIME AND DATE menu 17 SET TIME ZONE screen 16 Set up additional features 7 cable box 11 digital satellite system 9 first 3 language 8 setting up the VCR 6 setup menu 8 using menus 8 Signal type CABLE and ANTENNA 14 changing 14 Slow motion search 42 SLP speed 22 42 43 Solving problems 61 SP speed 22 42 43 Specifications 66 SPEED button 25 27 30 33 35 Status indicators BYE 59 FF 59 HI 59 PLAY 59 RO 30 express recording 59 REC 59 REW 59 SAFE 59 SCH and SCH 59 STOP 59 TIMER 59 Stereo reception 47 STOP button 25 26 27 30 35 43 44 45 STOPeEJECT button 26 27 58 Stop action pause 27 Stopping atimer recording 34 T Tab safety 27 36 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 27 playback 47 playing 26 record over 27 Tape speed indicators 35 59 Tape speeds description 22 Time and date set daylight saving 16 setting 15 16 setting time zone 15 16 Time counter 45 Time display 59 TIME menu 16 17 TIMER indicator 31 33 59 Timer recording dearing programs 34 express 30 information 31 stopping 34 TIM ER RECORDINGS menu 31 using 31 with VCR Plus 30 Tips troubleshooting 61 Tracking 44 TRACKING buttons 25 26 42 44 58 T
8. ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover CABLE CABLE BOX a a STEP 3 Connect your vcr If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual First Things First STEP 4 PLUGIN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely STEP 5 TUNe THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV s video input e If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 the channel you want to use on your TV e If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks with audio video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 turn on thevcr The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on a menu screen appears This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR If you choose not to use this Guide you can set up each feature individually Go to the next step to understand how to move through and change items in the menu system STEP 7 Ac
9. 32 Using VCR PlUShincinsncironinnsnoranganesaananan 32 Stopping aTimer Recording ss ssssssssssrrrrresssesssssrrrreeesssrrresrn 34 Reviewing and Clearing Programs sessssssssssssessssssesseeseess 34 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program sessesssssrrrseesssssrrirrrrrenesssrrrreeesressnsrns 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recording Audio O Nly sascscticucsicncnsesticceysciatestscanctecsuntaiaeiectaiteess 35 Playing Back Audio Only s sssssssssssrrsrrrreesssssrrrrresssssssnsrrreeesenns 35 UsingTwo VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes s es 36 Programming the Remote 37 About Programming the Remote cscssssssssssesssssessssesesseesees 38 Programming the Remote to Control a TV occas 38 Operate the TNV raa rnrn oona NN a eee ar inert atr rene ere 38 TV COGES ienis 39 Other Features sisirisirviiinininunisdinuiunianninnananinaia iaaa 41 Picture Search O ptionS snesntctaddsscincstiteovsindsutsbabveiniimntinierthcthasaneatied 42 Forward and Reverse Search esssscssersrsssnrsii 42 SOW MOTION sener are ae cere eaten Mare ere tree 42 Commercial Scan SEARCH Button wesc 42 Frame Advance sic iznnsissanebiaiciastneust inal snkeianusnnuntcastevaitssnivaeusseineains 43 Index Segi Ch ncimciaceusnoracmmccmraaieusommaanGnn 43 GO TO Sarl cunancmuciocmnmouodnialnmmuenmmmnmemen 44 TS MEN estes Sec E Saha a seisaonticdtea 44 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature ciisiscssincitcatentamaadimmusesttensinicinsss 45 TIME O08 a gapee
10. 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 MusicTelevision Family Channel First Choice First ChoiceTwo First ChoiceThree First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia T he Weather Network MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld C BC 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 VisionTV Canada s Faith Network YouthTV Canada Inc Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned Setting Upthe VCR Additional SET UPfeaturesin the Pr efer ences menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audi o Language Exit SMOIYUDHGEWNPE 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Tape Speed 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REM OTE VCRI VCR2 Opti
11. SCOIYUMDVHMYEWNE 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TI MER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR PLUS Code 3 Select 1 to Create a New Program How often should this program record One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record 4 Select how often you want the program to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap Cancel Program 1 One time Channel Start Time End Time n The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel If your cable box or satellite receiver 5 Enter the data for the program with the number buttons a can not be controlled by the VCR turn The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select it on and tune it to the channel you the line input start time including AM or PM and end time want to record before the recording is The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR to begin The VCR channel should be dock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing set to the box s output channel usually Channel 3 or 4 31 RECORDING
12. Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit SOIUDVHEWNE 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type VCR Plus Channel Cable Box Setup DSS Setup Exit Setting Upthe VCR 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 gt Detect Automatically 0 Cancel 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose Detect Automatically the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cance The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete Now pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Sear
13. VCR is stopped Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the TV s status displays on the TV screen TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level features of all models of RCA ProScan and GE TVs 25 VCR Basics 26 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 OFF Turnsa compatible TV off and on VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV Playing a Tape 1 Tune the TV to your VCR vie
14. both TRACKING buttonson the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no effect during recording only playback 4A OTHER FEATURES Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of theVCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or r emote wont work e To Lock Press and hold theVCR button on the r emote for approximately six seconds The VCR turns off SAFE a ppearsin the display if any button is pressed to let you know the feature isactivated e To Lock While a Timer Recor ding IsIn Progress Pressand hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds SAFE appears in the display to let you know the feature is activated e To Unlock Press and hold theVCR button on the r emote for approximately six seconds The VCR turnson Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takesto record a program or play back a segment of a recorded 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 Hours Minutes For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording you would Seconds 1 PressINFO twice to display the time counter 2 PressCLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 Press FOR WARD to forward the tape until t
15. brightens the display when the VCR ison and dims the display when the VCR is off e BRIGHT keeps the display bright e DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level Pr efer red Tape speed You can set a preferred tape speed that is established each time the VCR is turned on and as the initial setting for timer programming Press 6 to switch between the options e SP setsthe preferred recording speed to SP e SP setsthe preferred recording speed to SLP The preferred setting can be overridden using the SPEED button on the remote Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed 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 when you play back tapes recorded in this speed Recording Time SP SLP 2Hr 6Hr 2Hr 8Hr 40Min VCR BAsICS learn thebasics To get you started TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR Learning the remote control functions playing a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that 2 setting UptheVCcR However the
16. the VCR 66 CLEAR button 24 25 33 34 43 44 45 Clearing programs 34 Commercial scan search 42 Connecting your VCR 4 Connections audio only 35 audio video cable advantages 51 choosing 51 information 49 50 TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks 53 TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only 54 TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks and satellite receiver 56 TV with RF jack and satellite receiver 55 TV with RF jack only 52 two VCRs 36 Contents 1 Copying and editing tapes 36 D Date and time setting 16 Detect automatically 14 Digital satellite system setup 9 Display panel 59 Display panel brightness 22 Displays front panel 58 on screen 46 DSS SETUP menu 10 DST Daylight Savings Time 16 Editing tapes 36 Eject tape 27 EnergySaver feature 22 Express recording 30 F FADV button 24 43 Firs setup 3 Forward and reverse search 42 FORWARD button 24 26 42 43 44 45 Frame advance 43 Front panel controls 58 VCR display brightness feature 22 FWD button 26 58 G GO BACK button 24 25 Go to search 44 GO TO SEARCH menu 44 67 H Hi Fi playback 47 Important information inside front cover Index search 43 INDEX SEARCH menu 43 INFO button 17 24 25 45 46 INPUT button 24 31 35 J Jacks ANT IN and RF OUT 4 5 8 50 51 52 55 60 AUDIO VIDEO 4 5 24 35 36 50 51 53 54 56 58 60 types of 50 L L1 and L2 line indicators 35 36 56 59 Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 9 L
17. to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording FADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape isin pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts sow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks MENU Bringsup VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 24 VCR BAsICS 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 OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches backward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed SEARCH Displays Index and Go To Search menus on TV screen when
18. viewed through the VCR For Cable Box Setup select ALL e Position it above the VCR as shown Make sure not to block channels See page 11 any of the VCR s ventilation holes If your cable box is remote controllable To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features 2 Select an unscrambled channel on the TV siren ANTENNA TV with RFjack and digital satellite receiver Position Remote Controllable Satellite Receiver This connection assumes e You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not have audio video input jacks SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR recording from a digital satellite receiver and recording one off air or cable channel while watching another ANGArIGE To use this connection you must have e 4 coaxial cables and 3 audio video cables If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver e Position it above the VCR as shown Make sure n
19. Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA ProScan or GE TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV e Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding component e Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote e The batteries may need changing e Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed e Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing e Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off e Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR e Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback continued on next page 61 62 appen dix reference Streaks in picture during normal playback e Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up
20. Date 11 18 98 Wed Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program Recording Broadcast Stereo TVor SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP Second Audio Program 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place RECORDING 3 If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4 make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press the TVeVCR button on the remote to turn it on 4 Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen 5 Select the channel or line input to be recorded 6 Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record See Audio Set Up Features in the Other Features section AUDI O 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks on the back of the VCR or the AUDIO IN R and Lmono jacks on the front of the VCR Select Recording audio only will erase L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the anything that was previously recorded jacks on the front of the VCR on the tape 1 Pres
21. EM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections OTHER FEATURES PictureSearch Options The most basic wa y to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons Thissection containsseveral other options available for searching a tape Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback Sound is turned off during picture search Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP or SLP speed 1 Press FOR WARDto sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear chin reverse 2 PressFORWARDor REVERSE a gain or pressPLA Y to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press PAUSE and then FOR WARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 PressFOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaksfrom the picture 4 PressPLA Y to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes COM MERCIAL SCAN SEARCH BUTTON Thisis useful for skipping commercials or short program segments 1 Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material 2 Each press of the SEARCH button addsan additional 30 seconds up to five minutes 42 OTHER FEATURES FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you v
22. LE ANTENNA feature is set correctly e If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead e May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contact your local cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion e Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically e Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER indicator flashes e Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set Time counter disappears during searching e Thisis normal On screen menus appear in English French or Spanish e Check LANGUAGE feature 63 appen dix reference 64 No stereo sound during playback e Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback The tape you are playing must be recorded in HI FI in order to play back in HI FI e Must use the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy e Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO SAP M ONO feature to MONO e Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise appen dix reference Limited Warranty What your warranty covers
23. NU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Selecting Channels The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote Auto Clock Info With a cable box the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful try tuning the VCR or cable box to a channel carrying the XDS information usually PBS then turn the VCR off If the time does not set within 10 minutes set the time and date manually through the menu items Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with XDS Setting Upthe VCR 2 Press 3 to display TIME menu TI ME Set Time and Date Auto Clock Set ON Set Time Zone Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was found on channel 20 0 Exit 3 Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone 1 Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska 6 Hawai i 7PAutomatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select your time zone If you select Automatic for your time zone the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time isnot correct select anot
24. Setting Upthe VCR 3 Press 6 to select DSS SETUP DSS SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the DSS receiver Enter 01 125 or INPUT Press MENU to cance 4 Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU The VCR confirms that it receives all DSS signals on the specified channel DSS SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals fromthe DSS receiver on channel 03 Press MENU to continue 5 PressMENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List DSS SETUP Enter the code for your DSS receiver fromthe list in your User s Manual Press MENU to cance 6 Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then press MENU Follow the on screen directions DSS SETUP Please turn on your DSS Receiver and tune it to channel 100 Satellite Receiver Codes Press MENU to continue Once you have completed the setup the VCR confirms the DSS Setup is completed or canceled ThisVCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown Setting Upthe VCR Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box There are two steps e The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal e The second sets up the VCR for a remote controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing chann
25. Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button to turn on or off e VCR indicator on Picture from VCR e VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel 59 appendix reference Back Panel AUDIO RF OUT 2990 3 CH 4 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 AUDIO R and L and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select LL to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied 60 appen dix reference Troubleshooting Tips No power e Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet e Check to make sure your connections are correct VCR does not respond to remote e Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR e Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote e The batteries may need changing e Make sure the Remote VCR1 VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it Remote no longer controls an RCA ProScan or GE TV e Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV e
26. al 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 product Model No _VR636HF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First ssssssccssssssssssscrssccssssusssscoensecnssacscarscensesses 3 Setting up the VCR svcsesscscnsscvssaancsnsascevsncstisnvenndeninsesnseas 7 Using the Q uickSet G uide s ussssssnsssssrrnnssrrrrrnnnsnrrnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnne 8 Using the Menu to Set Up features 8 LIV QUES ssns nna 8 Digital Satellite System Setup sssrinin 9 Cable BOX SetU kisishi a 11 VCR Channels tS Ecsscomituncintancchcceiuncturtshsaneanildasasthlaasunitentnuns 13 To Auto Channel Search sese 13 To Change the Signal Type cssssssssssssssssessessessessseeseeseens 14 To Add or Remove Channels cscsssssssssessssssessseseeseees 14 Time and Dat ssrsicssunennn naa 15 Auto Clock Set Feature wcssissenvissvcorsvtncesnnenssonrsersuenecnnivivteinee 15 Set the Time ZOMG ss ssssssrrsnssrrrnnnrrrnrnnnnnrrnnnnnrrnnnnsnnnrnnnnnnrnna 15 Set Daylight SAIN cession cscseden cascade cacs heaves naeecins tastes dicsots 16 Set the Time and Date Manually uu
27. cessthe menus The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the Auto Play setting you would do the following VCR Viewing Channel When using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 When using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to the TV s video input First Things Fir st 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit SOIMDVRWNHE 2 Press 6to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Tape Speed Exit PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Tape Speed Exit See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR Setting Upthe VCR on screen guideand Additional Set up features Below is a list of set up features that you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR for the first time 2 setting UptheVCR e Using QuickSet Guide e Language z ERRA C VCR Basics e Set up for a Digital Satellite System e Set up for a Cable Box e Set upVCR Channel List AUTO CHANNEL 4 recording SEARCH e SetTime Zone an
28. ch between ON and OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV e Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV s video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupted by the VCR Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual Auto TV VCR Pressing TVeVCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode VCR mode VCR indicator in the display panel lights TV mode VCR indicator turns off 21 Setting Upthe VCR 22 En er gy Saver By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable the feature e OFF The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off e 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 The VCR turns off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutting off the VCR will warn you with a screen reading The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds Press any key to cancel If you use the VCR s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels you may want to turn this feature off Front panel vcr display You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR Press 5 to switch between the options e AUTO
29. ch feature to place all available channels in memory If you ever change cable or antenna signals you may need to Auto Channel Search again Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis detect If this should happen select 1 or 2 for the system you have Setting Upthe VCR 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Timeand Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically The second way is entering the time and date manually into the menu system Auto Clock SET Feature The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS Extended Data Services information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time There are certain steps that are required such as Auto Channel Search setting the Time Zone and setting the Daylight Savings feature before the Auto Clock feature works Set the Time Zone 1 Press ME
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31. d Daylight Savings Auto Clock e Set theTime and Date Manually PROGRAM MING THE REM OTE e Set upVCR Plus Channels e Set the RemoteVCR1 VCR2 feature e Set the Auto Play feature 6 OTHER FEATURES e Set theAuto TV VCR feature e Set the EnergySaver feature 7 Connections e Set the Front Panel feature e Set the Preferred Tape Speed feature oa tee ean a y y Bani i y aea y Sremo VE y 6 RS y 7 Someren 7 Setting Upthe VCR Using the QuickSet guide The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR The first time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the Guide appears Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Fran ais Just follow the step by step procedures until setup is complete Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration If the menu does not appear e Make sure TV istuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or TV s video line input e Make sure VCR indicator ison in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks e Check your connections If you choose to set up the VCR options individually then go to the next section If you ever need to manually enter setup 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the Setup menu USING THE MENU to set up features You can set up features by using the menu system Each feature t
32. ds to be programmed TON Follow these stepsto program the remote to control your particular TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Find your TV brand and code number s on the code list on the next page 3 Press and hold the TV button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list Wua NVC LO QO 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV J VW a responds to the remote commands the remote is A R o Q programmed Y TRACKING amp F ADV 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list OperatetheTV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the OFF button 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV Try pressing buttons such as VOL and MUTE See TV Function Buttons in the VCR Basic Section for details This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown Note the difference betw een the TV and VCR on screen displays to see which one the remote is operating programmingtheremote OTHER FEATURES featuresto enhanceVCRoper ation e Picture Search Options e Tracking Pro Tect Plus Locking 2 setting UptheVCR e Time Counter e On Screen Displays C VCR Basics e Audio Reception e Audio Playback 4 recording PROGRAM MING THE R
33. 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 nonabrasive antistatic cleaner and polisher Specifications are subject to change 3 CH 4 switch 5 8 52 55 60 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 14 ADD REM OVE CHANNELS screen 15 ANT IN and RF OUT jacks 4 5 8 50 51 52 55 60 Audio AUDIO menu 46 Hi Fi 47 linear 47 mono 47 playback 47 reception 47 recording audio only 35 SAP 47 set up features 46 stereo 47 AUDIO VIDEO jacks 4 5 24 35 36 50 51 53 54 56 58 60 Auto channel search 13 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 14 Auto clock set feature 15 AUTO CLOCK SET screen 15 Auto play feature 6 21 26 Auto TV VCR feature 21 51 52 53 54 55 56 Automatic rewind 27 Automatic tracking 26 Back panel controls 60 Basics learn the 23 Batteries install in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo TV recording 34 continued on next page C Cable box codes 12 Cable box setup 11 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 11 Cables positioning 49 typesof 50 CHAN buttons 15 24 25 38 CHANNEL buttons 15 58 Channel lit 13 32 Channel name display 46 Channel number display 59 Channels add or remove 14 CHANNELS menu 9 11 13 14 18 32 Cleaning
34. e Any defect in materials 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 date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR How you get service e Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Batteries e A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limi
35. e VCR section for information about tape speed settings 2 Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time such as during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab isin place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed KEA Sy LS Safety Tab If the safety tab isremoved and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape 27 RECORDING SEVERAL recording OPTIONS Now that you ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR PII explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs 2 setting UptheVcR Recording Features e Recording explained inVCR Basics section C VCR Basics e Express Recording e Timer Recording e Timer Recording withVCR Plus 4 recording e Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP e Audio Only Recording PROGRAM MING THE e Copying and EditingTapes ee 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections EERTE y PETAS y Bane y y Shiver Y Goce miners 21 y 7 Sonens 2 Ce RECORDING Recording features There are four ways to record programs e Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program See VCR Basics section e Express Recording lets yo
36. eck to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand e Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start e Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact e VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording e Check to make sure VCR Plus setup was completed correctly Will not record e Check to make sure the safety tab is intact e Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote appen dix reference Clock shows incorrect time or date e Power interruption Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly Check time zone and daylight savings settings e Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information e Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers Set the dock manually Time did not adjust for daylight saving time e Check to make sure daylight saving feature is set correctly VCR makes noise when stopped e VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct e Check to make sure the Signal Type CAB
37. els for timer or VCR Plus recordings Position the remote controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit SOYMHGTHRWNE 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type VCR Plus Channel Cable Box Setup DSS Setup Exit 3 Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels Cable Box Setup 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup ALL CHANNELS enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT ONLY SOME CHANNELS if you only use the cable box to tune premium channels CANCEL SETUP select to cancel Setting Upthe VCR 4 If you selected ALL CHANNELS enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals The VCR will now fromthe cable box receive all signals usually 3 4 or Video fromthe cable box on channel 04 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel
38. g antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has only an RF input jack CABLE BOX This connection provides p ge TRANSMITTER e Mono sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection 2 for cable box If your cable box is remote controllable e Position it above the VCR as shown Make sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR CABLE CABLE BOX ann Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Pressthe TV VCR button and select a different channel on the TV 52 TV with audio video jacks Position Remote Controllable ble Box This connection assumes e You are connecting an antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has audio video jacks This connection provides E TRANSMITTER e Stereo sound playback from VCR i e Record one channel while watching another except
39. hat appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR language On Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features Select your preferred language and the on screen displays will appear in that language Setting Upthe VCR 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit SCOIYIMVMVBWNPE 2 Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language l gt English 2 Espanol 3 Fran ais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espa ol Spanish or Francais French Digital satellitesystem Setup With this setup the VCR turns on an RCA ProScan or GE satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording For other brands the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the Connections section 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit SCMOYMHTEWNE 2 Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List Cable Box Setup DSS Setup Exit
40. he time counter reads 0 30 00 4 PressST OP Thisisthe approximate end of the program You may want to press PLA Y to verify No w you can begin recording at this spot 5 PressINFO to remove the time counter fromthe screen and return to the normal display mode Locking Your VCR If a timer recording is programmed make sure your VCR is turned off Locking your VCR prevents the VCR from being accidentally turned on 45 OTHER FEATURES ON SCREEN DISPLAYS I sto ch os smga The INFO button sho wsthe status of theVCR Stop Play Rec etc channel number Video or Video 2 for the line input time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displayed 11 18 98 Wed 01 30PM SLP On screen display 1 Press INFO to see the on screen displays If the channel name is A times out available it appears under the channel number 2 PressINFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 3 PressINFO again to return to the normal display mode Turning off theV CR also r esets the displays Time counter only does not time out Audio Set Up Features The audio set up features enhance your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO men u and are shown in the displays below 1 PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU Normal display mode status displays will appear VCR MAIN MENU VCR Pl
41. her time zone or set the time and date through the menu system Set Daylight Savings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu Spring forward Fall backward SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS x g In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forward one hour remember to include the extra hour for timer recording falling within this time Does your area observe Daylight Svaings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 gt Automatic Press MENU to continue Select one of the options DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time If you choose AUTOMATIC the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal channel frame In the Autumn daylight saving time ends on the last Sunday in October The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length Setting Upthe VCR SET THE TIME AND DATE Manually If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful set the clock through the menu option The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit SCOYUMHEWNHE
42. ice over e Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi Fi track sound on sound To receive Hi Fi stereo sound use audio video cables with a compatible TV or receiver Using only the RF OUT jack will not produce stereo sound 47 Thingsto Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging ary power 2 Setting Upthe VCR cords into the wall outlet Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or e Always turn off theTV and other components before Yy Interference Yy you connect or disconnect any cables C VCR Ba sics e insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video caHes to the sides of theTV s back 4 recordin g panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components y e Try not to coil any twin lead cakes and keep them away from the audio video calles as much as possible PROGRAMMING THE e Make sure all antennas and caHes are properly REMOTE grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Yy Protect Your Components from Overheating 6 OTH ER FEATURES e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Yy e Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your 7 Connections components in a stand e Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on
43. iew one stop action frame after another during playback Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 PressPAUSEorF ADV to freeze the action 2 PressF ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 PressPAUSE or PLA Y to return to normal playback INDEX SEARCH The VCR hasa VHSIndex Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape To Search 1 PressST OP 2 PressSEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu onthe TV screen 3 If you want to search through a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Pr ess CLEAR on ther emote to correct an entry 4 PressFOR WARDto sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear chin reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 PressSTOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR e A mark too close to your location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less e The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape INDEX SEARCH Pre
44. imited warranty 65 Linear playback 47 Locking feature 45 LP speed 22 M MENU button 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 24 31 32 33 34 46 Mix audio playback 47 Mono playback 47 Mono reception 47 MUTE button 25 68 Number buttons 5 25 26 O OFF button 24 25 26 38 On screen displays 46 Overheating 49 P PAUSE button 25 26 27 36 42 43 Pause during play 27 Picture search options 42 PLAY button 25 26 42 43 45 52 53 54 55 56 PLAY PAUSE button 26 58 Playing a tape 26 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 27 58 Power surges 49 PREFERENCES menu 20 Preferred tape speed feature 22 Pro Tect Plus locking feature 45 Problem solving 61 Product registration inside front cover Programming the remote to operateaTV 38 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 31 33 Q QuickSet guide 8 R Reception mono 47 reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 35 SAP 47 stereo 47 RECORD button 25 27 30 35 36 58 Recording audio only 35 broadcast stereo TV 34 copying and editing tapes 36 express 30 SAP 34 speeds 22 timer 31 types of 30 VCR plus 32 XPR express 30 Remote buttons 24 component buttons 24 install batteries 4 program for TV 38 sensor 58 TV function buttons 25 VCR function buttons 24 VCRI VCR2 option 20 Remove or add channels 14 REV button 26 58 REVERSE button 25 26 42 43 44 Review programs screen 34 Reviewing programs 34 Rewind automatic 27 S SAFE indicator 45
45. m cbsetup i VCR PLUS If your cable box is not copatible you must turn on cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record in order for a vcr plus recording Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing if after perform cbsetup if cable box ISS compabile turn on cable box and leave on for vcrplus recording Press MENU to cancel VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks 32 of Gemstar Development Corporation RECORDING 3 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing 128768 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4 Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number How often should this program record One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week Cancel 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Program 1 One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 98 Wed Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save 6 Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such asa sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before
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47. nn PvP nen mare ter tr 66 MI TIGE Ysa setovatesesh sats a valet erluatadi rata S 67 First Things First Hi my nameis Liz and I wrote this User s Guide It s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience You ll find that I ve arranged this manual to clearly explain all of your VC R s features Read the First Th r ee sections The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR Wh at s Left The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index 2 setting UptheVCR C VCR Ba sics 4 recording PROGRAM MING THE REM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES y FE y EREA y Bs y Sremo Vno y G an 7 y Cas 7 Connections READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder First Things Fir st Step L Un pack What sin the Box The following items come packed in the box e VCR e Remote control e RF coaxial cable STEP 2 Install Batteriesin the RemoteControl Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place the batteries in the remote matching the and
48. on If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that hasa VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2eLD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE Remote Control 2 Auto Play Auto Play 3 Auto TV VCR Auto TV VCR 4 EnergySaver EnergySaver 5 Front Panel Front Panel 6 Tape Speed Tape Speed Exit Exit Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR 20 Setting Upthe VCR The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1 Display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press VCR on the VCR s remote AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF e Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode Press 3 to swit
49. or down for the best picture e Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes e The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e The time counter disappears during search this is normal Will not record or play e Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR e Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette e Check to make sure the tape is not broken e Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback e Check the ProTect Plus feature Rewind does not operate e Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR Plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded e Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus code is entered e Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin e Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times e VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or DSS control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver e Power interruption Reset the clock e Ch
50. ot to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes Caution To connect The unauthorized recording of 1 Connect cables as shown satellite broadcasts television 2 Return to the First Things First Section then follow the steps programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights f others Using This Connection _ e Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR e To record and watch off air or cable tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the receiver Turn off receiver CABLE CABLE BOX Be cer SATELLITE SIGNAL e To watch and or record from the digital satellite receiver SATELLITE RECEIVER tune your VCR to its line input L1 appears in display SD Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Press TV VCR and select a different channel on the TV CABLE D ANTENNA To record a digital satellite receiver program 1 Turn on the receiver tune the VCR to its line input and begin recording a program using a recording feature 56 TV with audio video jacksand DIGITAL satellite receiver This connection assumes e Y
51. ote Controllable Satellite Receiver SATELLITE RECEIVER TRANSMITTER CABLE ce NA SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT OUTTOTV CH3 cual SVIDEO fj CABLE Y ANTENNA appendix reference This section gives you some additional information about theVCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 57 appendix reference Front Panel Remote Sensor AUDIO R and Lmono and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to 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 Press both together to recenter tracking FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback Starts sow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed PLAY ePAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turnsthe VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control
52. ou have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV has audio video input jacks This connection provides e Stereo sound playback from VCR recording from receiver while watching cable or off air channel and recording one cable or off air channel while watching another To use this connection you must have e 3 coaxial cables and 6 audio video cables If the VCR can control your digital satellite receiver e Position it above the VCR as shown Make sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to the First Things First Section then follow the steps Using This Connection e Tune your TV to its video input to record or watch the VCR or digital satellite receiver e To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 appears in the display Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of TVeVCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different channel on the TV To record a digital satellite receiver program and watch a cable or off air channel 1 Turn on the receiver tune the VCR to its line input and begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different channel on the TV Position Rem
53. picture Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works e TV with RF jack only e TV with audio video jacks e TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only e TV with RF jack and satellite receiver e TV with audio video jacks and satellite receiver If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV s antenna signal Don t Forget about theAUTO TV VCR Feature The TV VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV You can change the setting manually by using the TVeVCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON when using only the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AUDIOWNIDEO output jacks so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on 51 TV with rf jack only Position Remote Controllable ble Box This connection assumes e You are connectin
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55. re are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading 3 VCR Basics 4 recording PROGRAM MING THE REM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections EERTE y 2 ing een y Y ae y Sremo VOE y 6 RS y 7 Sonorense aaa VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 23 VCR Basics Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many brands of televisions If you have an RCA ProScan or GE TV you may be able to control it without having to program the remote gt RECORD STOP PAUSE Le Component Buttons OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR Also turns some compatible components on and off TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Also used with the OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV if programmed and sets the remote to control the TV CHAN GOBACK CLEAR MENU SPEED 4O sO 6O 7O sO 0O Pu AVG l O O O Qa Q Y TRACKING amp F ADV MUTE VCR Turnson a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR Fun ction Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter
56. roubleshooting tips 61 TV button 24 38 TV codes 39 TV function buttons 25 TVeVCR button 25 35 51 52 53 54 55 56 59 U Unpack the VCR 4 UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER message 33 V VCR button 21 24 45 VCR channel 36 VCR channel lit 13 VCR cleaning 66 VCR function buttons 24 VCR indicator 8 59 VCR MAIN MENU 6 8 9 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 31 32 46 VCR Plus channel list Canada 19 channel list menu 32 channel list screen 18 channel list USA 18 channels 18 clearing programs 34 information 33 menu 32 PlusCodes 33 recording 32 33 setting up channels 18 stopping 34 worksheet for channels 19 VCR turnon 5 VCR viewing channel 5 34 Videol and Video2 indicators 46 VOL buttons 26 Ww Warranty limited 65 X XDS Extended Data Services informa tion 15 XPR express recording 30 69 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 1 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15313900 neti Asan Enercy Star Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the Enercy Star guidelines fo
57. s location Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying Press PAUSE on both VCRsto stop copying 10 Repeat steps 6 9 to copy or edit additional segments Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others Two VCR Connection CABLE BOX HO n as or f OR ANTENNA 2 PLAYBACK VCR 5 _Oyiveo o AUDIO RFOUT 3 CH 4 RECORDING VCR OR BA SAO loo RF OUT 9 programmingtheremote control your TV The remote can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScanTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed 2 setting UptheVCcR C VCR Ba sics 4 recording PROGRAMMING THE REM OTE 6 Other FEATURES ji 7 Connections 3 N Programming theRemote About Programming theRemote The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs It is already programmed to operate most RCA ProScan and GE televisions FORWARD D STOP PAUSE ea amp g aN KONS MUTE CHAN GO BACK SSe CLEAR MENU SPEED D N nO 20 3 4O 50 sO O 3O 9 17O O O ECOR i O Programming theRemoteto Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button the remote nee
58. save 4 Enter the data following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channe 46 Use CH Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save gt 23 to select Screen is for an example only Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List American Movie Classics Arts amp Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime The Movie Channel MusicTelevision The Nashville Network Nickelodeon NostalgiaTelevision QualityValue Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner NetworkTelevision USA Network Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR NewYork See next page for Canadian List W w O UO EOGUNSaRRY SGAKERENSGESRRISERSEARAGS VCR Plus Channel List Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time Setting Upthe VCR VCR Pl us Wor ksh eet Broadcast or VCR Plus Channel Channel Number Cable TV Station Number You Receive the Name Station On Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV Canadian List Allarcom PayTelevision Superchannel
59. ss REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number Press SEARCH to exit NDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 Press STOP to cancel I NDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cance 43 OTHER FEATURES Go To Search The Go T o search feature enables theVCR to quickl y locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter GO TO SEARCH reading it will begin playback bineont ape counter Ae 2 17 25 1 PresST OP Press REV or FWD 2 Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO TO SEARCH menu to go to 00 appears on the screen Press SEARCH to exit 3 Press number buttons to enter the hour s and or minutes of the counter reading you want the VCR to go to Press CLEAR onther emote to correct an entry 4 PressFOR WARD to sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear chin reverse 5 PressST OP to stop Go T o searching TRACKING YourVCR has automatic tracking which r emoves the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking especially if the tape was recorded on a differentVCR Just use the TRA CKING buttonsto r emove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you pause a t ppe to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off7To turn automatic tracking back on press
60. sthe INPUT button on the remote to select the line input The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment Audio Connection connected to the AUDIO IN jacks BACK of VCR 2 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin ae recording 4 Press STOP when you are finished Playing Back Audio Only To get stereo sound connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver Do not use 0 8 the phono input Refer to your amplifier or receiver user s guide D BACK of AMPLIFIER RECEIVER 0 6 RECORDING Using Two VCRsfor Copyingand Editing Tapes Use one VCR asthe playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 2 3 Connect the VCRs using the diagram below Turn on both VCRs and TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you are using coaxial cables for the connection tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the playback VCR If you are using audio video cables select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the jackson the front of the recording VCR Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR Use visual search to locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR Pause the tape at thi
61. ted to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How 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 outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 65 appendix reference Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 head Audio 2 Hi Fi record playback system EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 19 watts Standby lt 4 watts 3 54 inches high 90 mm 14 2 inches wide 360 mm 10 75 inches deep 273 mm pounds 3 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41F to 104F 45 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning theVCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to
62. the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising fom it will not flow around other components 49 Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR Jacksand Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and must be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV Pej al o Q r These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT IN and RF OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks 6 These jacks are used for most audio video connections between Audio Video Jack components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio If your TV only has one input for audio mono you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels Choosinga VCRConnection There are several different ways to connect your VCR depending on whether or not you have cable service and if you have a cable box and whether some of the channels are scrambled and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable but no cable box ora satellite receiver and no cable or well you get the
63. u start recording a program you are watching and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time e Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time e Timer Recording with VCR Plus lets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in TV guides Ex pr ess Recor ding XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Pressthe RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 REC CH 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD button you increase the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate and then automatically turns off To stop an express recording press and hold STOP for a Express Recording few seconds oar Express recording is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game or the last part of a movie when you have to leave RECORDING Timer Recording You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit
64. us Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit SMOIYUMHMEWNHPE 2 Press7to display the AUDIO menu AUDI O 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up 46 OTHER FEATURES Reception Some TV programsare broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which off ers a second language The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record Press 1 to switch between Reception STEREO MONO and SAP e Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording e Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound istoo noisy e Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the normal audio on both the hi fi and linear tracks Ta pe Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch betweenTape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect yourVCR to a ster eo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such asa second audio program SAP ora dubbed vo
65. when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box e 3 audio video cables If your cable box is remote controllable e Position it above the VCR as shown Make sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button is not required i a CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY o AUDIO RFOUT To record one program and watch another fim 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Select a different channel on the TV CABLE ANTENNA TV with audio Video jacksand Cable box to unscramblepay channelsonly Position Remote Controllable ox This connection assumes e You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels TRANSMITTER e Your TV has audio video input jacks This connection provides e Stereo sound playback from VCR e Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel To use this connection you must have e 3 coaxial cables e 3 audio video cables e 1 splitter All scrambled channels must be
66. wing channel 3 4 or TV s video input 2 Insert a tape in the VCR If the Auto Play feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed e Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSE on remote to position the tape e Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on the VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play e Press PLAY ePAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action Pause e Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a e Press STOP EJ ECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback few minutes to reduce tape wear 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 VCR BAsICS Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Ta pe Eject Press STOP EJ ECT on the VCR STOP on remote when it is stopped to eject the tape Recording If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote see Preferred Tape Speed in Setting Up th

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