RCA VR629HF User's Manual
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1. 0 30 Remote Sensor AUDIO R and L and VIDEO IN 2 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 slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed PLAY PAUSE 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 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 AD ver ILJ ILI Time Channel Number Line Input Indicator L1 or Status Indicators Time The currenttime appears Only an AM indicator appears with the time There is no indicator for PM C2. First Things Fir st 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 THETV 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 Press POWER to turn on the VCR STEP 7 Accessthe 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 ES 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 Preferences Audio Language Exit COYODUBRWNPE 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES Remote C
3. Setting UptheVCR 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 switch 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 mo
4. 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 UptheVCR Additional SET UPfeaturesin the Preferen cesmenu 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 Preferences Audio Language Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2 Press5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REM OTE VCRI VCR2 Option 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 VCR2 2 Auto Play OFF Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR OFF Auto TV VCR OFF 4 EnergySaver 2 00 EnergySaver 2 00 Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR
5. video cassette recorder user s guide VR629HF 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 ELA wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Nit Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire J ha j la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Refer to the identification rating label 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 dose to the point of cable entry as
6. Reception MONO 42 SAP 42 Stereo 42 RECORD button 19 50 Recording 21 audio only 29 broadcast stereo TV 28 copying and editing tapes 30 express 24 SAP 28 timer 25 59 VCR plus 26 XPR 24 Remote buttons 18 installing batteries 4 TV function buttons 19 Remote Control Option 14 Remote sensor 50 Remote VCRI VCR2 option 14 Remove or add channels 10 REV button 19 50 Review programs screen 28 Reviewing programs 28 Rewind automatic 21 RF OUT jack 5 52 S Safety tab 21 SAP 42 SAP recording 28 Search Commercial Scan 37 forward and reverse 36 frame advance 37 Go To 37 index 38 slow motion 36 SEARCH button 19 Set time and date manually 11 Set up first 3 language 8 using menus 8 Set up the VCR 7 Signal type changing 10 Slow motion search 36 SLP 20 Solving problems 53 SP 20 Specifications 57 60 SPEED button 19 Status Indicators FF 51 HI and BYE 51 PLAY 51 RO 30 51 REC 51 REW 51 SAFE 51 SCH and SCH 51 STOP 51 Stereo 42 STOP button 19 50 Stopping a timer recording 28 T Tape eject 21 Tape Playback 42 Tape Speed Indicator 51 Tape Speeds 20 Time and date setting 11 Time counter 39 Timer recording 24 25 stopping 28 with VCR Plus 24 Tips troubleshooting 53 Tracking 39 TRACKING buttons 19 Troubleshooting tips 53 TV button 18 TV codes 33 TV function buttons 19 TVeVCR button 19 V VCR button 18 VCR channel list 8 VCR cleaning 57 VCR Indicator 51 VCR Plus setting up channels
7. 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 AUDIOMIDEO output jacks so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on 45 46 TV with rf jack only This connection assumes e You are connecting antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has only an RF input jack This connection provides 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 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 Auto T
8. 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 LJ UJ O ULI SDUNSAHDSLNS S GKGNRFENGS BLABSSESSSS GS 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 UptheVCR 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 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
9. Ti me Channels WNP 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list WNP List VCR Channel My Channel Using VCR Plus e Toa r i 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Use CH4 to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Preferences Audio Language Exit oSSJIDMU SUM L 2 Press1to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing If you receive all channels through your cable box on Channel 3 or 4 you must Press MENU to cancel use the regular Timer Recording method to record programs VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks 26 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 6 1287 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 Ca
10. channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 19 watts 35 4 inches high 90 mm 14 2 inches wide 360 mm 10 75 inches deep 273 mm 7 5 pounds 3 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to H65 C 4417 to 11047 45 Cto 4010 Check your cable company s compatibility requirements CleaningtheVCR Use a soft doth 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 nonabrasive antistatic cleaner and polisher Specifications are subject to change 57 3 CH 4 switch 5 52 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 10 ANT IN jack 5 52 Audio HI FI 42 LINEAR 42 MIX 42 MONO 42 SAP 42 Stereo 42 Audio features Set up 41 Audio only recording 29 Audio reception 42 Audio video jacks 5 18 50 52 Auto channel search 9 Auto play feature 6 15 20 Auto TV VCR 15 45 Automatic rewind 21 Automatictracking 20 Back panel 52 Basics learn the 17 Batteries installing in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo TV recording 28 C Cables 44 positioning 43 CHAN buttons 18 19 Channel List 26 Channel VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL
11. from being accidentally turned on OTHER FEATURES ON SCREEN DISPLAYS l stop ch 05 0 30 00 The INFO button sho wsthe statusof theVCR ST OP PLAY RECORD etc channel number 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 97 Tue 01 30PM SLP 1 PressINFO to see the on screen displays On screen display times out 2 PressINFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 2 3 PressINFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen This is useful for dubbing tapes Turning off theV CR also r esets the displays Time counter only does not time out No displays will appear useful for dubbing 40 OTHER FEATURES Audio Set Up Features The audio set up features enhance your tape playback and recordings The featuresin this section are accessed through the AUDIO men u and are shown in the displays below 1 PressMENUto displaythe VCRMAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2 Press6to displaythe 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 41 OTHER FEATURES Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which off ers a second language The Reception feature lets you select the ty
12. 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 54 appen dix reference Streaks in picture during normal playback e Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up 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 reinse
13. 11 18 97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen Setting UptheVCR 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 VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List 3 Press 4 to display the VCR Plus Channel List screen VCR Channel My Channe 5 dik 4 3 Use CHt to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save 4 Enterthe data following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channe 46 gt 23 Use CHt to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save 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
14. 12 worksheet for channels 12 VCR Plus channel list 12 Canada 13 USA 12 VCR Plus channels 12 VCR Plus recording 27 VCR viewing channel 5 VOL buttons 20 W Warranty limited 56 X XPR express recording 24 61 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 delaysin service for your product N THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15313880 rev 1
15. ARING 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 Date 10 24 97 FR 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 TV VCR 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 Setthe Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record See Other Features section AUDIO 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 anothe
16. 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 O 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 hasone input for audio mono you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels 4A 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 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 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
17. Spanish or Francais French VCR CHANNELS LI ST 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 On Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features Setting UptheVCR To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Channel List 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
18. TET TET 38 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature sss sss kb 38 TACKA Ocnei a ERE EA er mena 39 TIME COUNTED ee GOE NUKO 39 On Screen DII E E lO 40 Audio Set U p Features ua LO EJ kan 41 Recepto an na aR TTT TETTE 42 Tape Plop ba kosmo a DK 42 COMNECHONS si visssecccssscsssisssasasssssssesnssasesisesassansecsstasesansas 43 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 43 Connecting Your VER sus lO kanal 44 Jacks and IES sua a A asa 44 Choosing a VCR CONnnectignN 35 5 eo kea ka 45 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 45 Don t Forget about the AUTO TV VCR Feature 45 TEWVI RF Jack IM se A I Kn 46 TV with audio video TACKS suo a eraan 47 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels ONY cesses 48 Appendix Reference sssssnnnsnsannnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnas 49 Front PINE ono NAJ sd aka 50 Display Panelini neie E E 51 ze gs o Eo o aa a 52 Troubleshooting Tips sss E e e 53 Limited Warranty TTT 56 SDECNICA ON sz 57 Cleaning th VE I aa Vo ol sra 57 First Things Fir st 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 theFirst Threesections The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR and show you ho
19. TRACKING button 50 58 Channels add or remove 10 Channels list VCR 8 Choosing a VCR connection 45 Cleaning the VCR 57 CLEAR button 18 19 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan 37 Component buttons 18 Connecting your VCR 4 44 Connections 43 audio video cable 45 TV with audio video jacks 47 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscram 48 TV with RF jack only 46 two VCRs 30 Copying and editing tapes 30 D Date and time setting 11 Daylight saving time 10 Detect Automatically 9 Display Panel 51 Displays on screen 40 Eject 21 EnergySaver 16 Express recording 24 E FADV button 18 First setup 3 Forward and Reverse Search 36 Frame advance 37 Front panel 50 FWD button 18 50 G GO BACK button 18 19 Go To Search 37 H HI FI 42 Important information 2 Index search 38 INFO button 18 19 INPUT button 18 J Jack ANT IN 52 RF OUT 52 Jacks Audio video 52 Jacks typesof 44 L Language feature 8 Limited warranty 56 LINEAR 42 Locking feature 38 LP 20 M MENU button 5 18 MIX 42 MONO 42 MUTE button 19 Number buttons 5 11 19 O OFF button 18 19 20 On screen displays 40 Overheating 43 P PAUSE button 19 Picture search options 36 PLAY button 19 36 50 Playing a Tape 20 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 21 50 Power surges 43 PREFERENCES menu 14 Pro Tect Plus 38 Problem solving 53 Product registration 2 Programming the remote to operate a TV 32 R
20. V VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape CABLE CABLE BOX un 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 TV with Audio Video jacks 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 Stereo 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 antenna connection 2 for cable box e 3 audio video cables 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 CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA 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 Select a different channel on the TV no ROUT 3 CH 4 47 TVwith audio Video jacksand Cablebox to unscramblepay channelsonly This connection a
21. VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen MUTE OCHAN GOBACK SD Q CLEAR MENU SPEED A C AO s 4O 50 sO 7O sO 2O NPU7 ODOJ me Y TRACKING a F ADV 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 Turns off other components if remote is programmed 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 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 si
22. active channels Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search 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 UptheVCR To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press4to 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 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 Channel 115 is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Press MENU to exit Timeand Date Before you set the time and date set the Auto DST Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area Set Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preference
23. ape 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 MONO 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 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 a
24. ble Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 10 24 98 SAT 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 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 Turn on the cable box 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 27 RECORDING 28 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 CLE
25. cture 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 w hen 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 AutomaticRewind 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 STOPeEJ 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 Setthe tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote see Tape Speed in Setting Up the 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 theSafety 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 SCE LZ Safety Tab If the safety tab isre
26. de VCR mode VCR indicator in the display panel lights TV mode VCR indicator turns off Setting UptheVCR 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 VCR BASICS learn thebasicsTo 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 there 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 PROGRAMMINGTHE REM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections EERTE y LIIIN y Y ae y EMI 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 17 VCR Basics Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of contro
27. djust 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 limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How 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 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
28. e tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR Using visual search locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR Pause the tape at this location Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying Press PAUSE on both VCRs to 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 UO ni ioj Qw OR ANTENNA e PLAYBACK VCR o _Oyiveo 9 AUDIO RFOUT 3C4 4 RECORDING VCR AR O SAO loo RF OUT 9 programmingtheremote control your other components 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 p setting UptheVcR 3 VCR Basics 4 recording PROGRAMMINGTHE REMOTE 6 Other FEATURES l 7 Connections 3 ProgrammingtheRemote About ProgrammingtheRemote 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 Programming theRemoteto Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you pressthe TV button the
29. gnal 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 VCR Basics 20 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 Turnsthe TV off VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV Playing a Tape 1 Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel 3 4 or TV s video input 2 Insert a tape in the VCR V Ces 3h 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 PAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action Pause e Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the pi
30. h Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in 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 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too dose to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutesor less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape 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 buttonson the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Press and holdVCR on the r emote for approximately six seconds SAFE appearsin the display to let you know the feature is activated To Unlock Press and holdVCR on the r emote for approximately six seconds I NDEX SEARCH Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number Press SEARCH to exit INDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 Press STOP to cancel I NDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel OTHER FEATURES TRACKING YourVCR has automatictracking which r emovesthe streaksor snow fromthe picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking es
31. hannel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel The line indicator L1 appears when the line input is selected 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 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 Tape Speed Indicator SP and SLP Press SPEED to change VCR Indicator Applies only if the VCR 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 51 appendix reference Back Panel AUDIO RF OUT e 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 L1 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 L to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals fr
32. l EET TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTITTT 21 Tape EEE so a Ka OEKE VN NE 21 Ts eo pell E ooodH I L 21 Check the Safety Tab 21 RECOMGIAG sans cam gmimmuusuac unuscau tu ununumuuvema 23 Recording GAEUTES soko VEE ko 24 Express Recording KPR sa EL asa 24 MME RECON GING ess EO ER LO laka 25 Timer Recording With VCR PIUS seserseeeeeeeenneneeno 26 Setting Up the Channel List c cccssssssssssessssessssseseeseens 26 Using VER PIUS Essa noo enan e Kea 26 Stopping aTimer Recording sasa ena 28 Reviewing and Clearing Programs c sessssssssssssssssssessesseess 28 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio PFOGraM cssssssssceaseccseassencocnsissdnsadensenuseaaaaadantianns 28 KECO INGAU DO NN so an 29 Playing Back Audio O Nly sesio oni sesofkoi a season 29 U sing Two VCRs for Copying and EditingTapes 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming the Remote sssssnnnnsannnnnnnnnnnnnnas 31 About Programming the Remote a ss sasa a 32 Programming the Remote to Control a TV 32 O perate the TV sanon 32 TV CORES niian TETTE 33 Other Features sus n prr aanas raaa 35 Picture Search O PLIOINS uua uas ana uin 36 Forward and Reverse Search saussmuiusigmeu suenngiskekunmun 36 SOW MO tO renn danan A A a N 36 Commercial Scan SEARCH button wees 37 Frame Advan E sad E di 37 BORO SEEN ase ree RA Ko KE NP 37 Index sr TTT TTTRETTTTTTTTT
33. light saving time appen dix reference 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 CABLE 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 Thisisnormal On screen menus appear in English French or Spanish e Check LANGUAGE feature No stereo sound during playback e Check to make sure the T
34. lling 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 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 setsthe 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 VCR Turnson a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or 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 slow 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 on the back of the VCR MENU Bringsup
35. moved and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape 21 RECORDING SEVERAL recording OPTIONS Now that you ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR l ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs p setting UptheVcR Recording Features e Recording explained inVCR Basics section 3 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 PROGRAMMINGTHE e Copying and EditingTapes UNE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections Ar p y LIIIN y Bane y y EE Y ENN y I Sonens 2 Ww 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 you 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 rem
36. nto 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 3 VCR Basics 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 Y 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 the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising fom it will not flow around other components 43 Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pagesto 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 p mn o O Rr These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The
37. om 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 52 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 VCRI 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 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
38. ontrol Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver 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 UptheVCR 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 Select a Language e SetupVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search 3 VCR Ba sics e SetTime and Date e Set upVCR Plus Channels 4 recording e Set the RemoteVCR1 VCR2 feature e Set the Auto Play feature e Set theAuto TV VCR feature PROGRAM MING THE REM OTE e Set the EnergySaver feature 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections oa tee ean a y y Bambi y ae y EMI y penus y 7 Sonnema 7 Setting UptheVCR USINGTHEMENUto set upfeatures You can set up features by using the menu system Each feature is explained in this section language Select your preferred language and the on screen displays will appear in that language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audi o Language Exit oSJIMU SW 2 Press 7to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language lpEnglish 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espa ol
39. orded at the SP or SLP speed 1 PressPAUSEto freeze the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 PressPAUSEorPLA Y to returnto normal playback Go To Search The Go To search feature enables the VCR to quickl y locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter reading it will begin playback 1 PresST OP 2 PressSEARCH onthe remote until the GO TO SEARCH menu appearson the screen 3 Pressnumber buttonsto enter the hour s and or minutes of the counter reading you want the VCR to go to Press CLEARonther emoteto correct an entry 4 PressFOR WARDto sear ch forward or REVERSEto sear chin reverse 5 PressST OPto stop Go T o searching GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV or FWD to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit 37 OTHER FEATURES INDEX SEARCH The VCR hasa VHS Index 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 2 5 PresST OP Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen If you want to search through a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marksyou want to searc
40. ote 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 24 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 Ti mer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Audio Language Exit SIMU SUM 2 Press2to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TI MER RECORDI NGS 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 Cancel 4 Select how often you want the program to record Program 1 One time Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel 5 Enter the data for the program with the number bu
41. pe 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 Tape Playback The VCR recordsthe same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear trackson the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press2to 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 as a second audio program SAP ora dubbed voice 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 42 Thingsto Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging ary power 2 Setting Upthe VCR cords i
42. pecially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Just use theTRA CKING buttonsto r emove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttonsonthefront of the VCR atthe sametime or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no effect during recording only playback 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 Hours counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from Minutes the VCR Seconds 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 1 PressINFO twice to display the time counter 2 PressCLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 PressFWD to forward the tape until the 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 twice to remove the time counter from the 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
43. practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows usto 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 VR629HF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things FIUSE ss orko 3 setting up TNE VCR isin 7 Using the Menu to set Up features oo eessssssesssssssssessessesssesseeseeees 8 B plU se P oO oo o o E N jhon To 8 VCR CO aQREb LIST ss a E aa 8 To Auto Channel Search Caa meester 9 To Change the Signal Type sssrin 10 To Add or Remove C hannels nere 10 WINS NG Date TTTTRTEITETT TTT 10 Set Daylight SavingTime ssessessesssssssssssessessssssesssseseseess 10 Set the Time and Date so aO nee seesihuiingt aa 11 VCR Plus Channels nan loos do Klu mt 12 Additional SET UP Features in the PREFEREN CES menu 14 Remote VORI VORI ption soo aO 14 ANMO PII sa ep o e ao 15 Aut IN Fetes eet 15 ENEKGVSAVEF usa ao TN ia 16 VCR 1 P EATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTETES 17 Remote BUTTONS E EL a aai 18 Component BUTTONS so grn gi i a l ilaj tse 18 VCR FONCEON BUKONS ass pais eenas kkk sie 18 TU PANEON BULON sx UVO kae 19 PLIVINO SIT apee de O 20 VI de rpa aleo s
44. r audio source connected to the AUDIO IN 1 R and LYLMONO jacks on the back of the VCR or the AUDIO IN 2 jacks on the front panel Recording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded 1 Pressthe INPUT button on the remote to select the line input on the tape The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN 1 jacks Audio Connection BACK of VCR 2 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording AUDIO RFOUT 4 Press STOP when you are finished ac 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 the phono input Refer to your amplifier or receiver user s guide 8 6 98 6 OUT PHONO TUNER TAPE BACK of AMPLIFIER RECEIVER 29 RECORDING Using Two VCRsfor Copyingand Editing Tapes Use one VCR asthe playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 2 3 Ti 8 9 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 the line input on the recording VCR Insert th
45. rch Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons This section contains several 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 WARD to sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear chin reverse 2 PressFOR WARD or REVERSE a gain or pressPLA Y to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during pla 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 streaks from the picture 4 PressPLA Y to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL SCAN SEARCH BUTTON Thisisuseful 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 pressof the SEARCH button addsan additional 30 seconds up to five minutes FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another during playback Frame advance works well for tapes rec
46. remote needsto be programmed 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 Pressand hold the TV button on the remote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 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 32 programmingtheremote OTHER FEATURES featuresto enhanceVCRoper ation e Picture Search Options e Pro Tect Plus Locking Tracking 2 Setting UptheVCR e Time Counter OrrScreen Displays 3 VCR Ba sics e Audio Reception e Audio Playback 4 recording PROGRAMMINGTHE REM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 Connections 14 TIU i OTHER FEATURES Picture Sea
47. rting 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 Power interruption Reset the dock e Check 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 Clock shows incorrect time or date e Power interruption e Check to make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date e Check Daylight Saving setting The clock may have adjusted for day
48. s 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 Audio Language Exit oSJIMUI SUMI Setting UptheVCR 2 Press3to display the TIME menu TI ME 1 Set Ti me and Date 2 Auto DST ON 3 Press2to turn Auto DST ON or OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR s dock to automatically adjust for daylight saving time e Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s dock to adjust for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press3to display the TIME menu 3 Presslto display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TI ME AND DATE Spring forward Fall backward Time hh mm 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 frame Date Press MENU to cance 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions 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 SET TI ME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date
49. ssumes e You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels 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 To connect 1 Connect cables as shown All scrambled channels must be view ed 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps through the VCR 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 van ANTENNA 48 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 49 appendix reference Front Panel
50. ttons The data indudesthe channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time induding AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR dock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap 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 When recording from a cable box or satellite receiver turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin The VCR channel should be set to the cable box s output channel usually Channel 3 or 4 25 RECORDING 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time one ti me a mda Timer Recording with VCR Plus You can use VCR Plus to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive your TV signal off air Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do it now VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings
51. w to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR 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 3 VCR Basics 4 recording PROGRAMMINGTHE REM OTE 6 OTHER FEATURES y LIII y EREA y Bs y EMI 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 Batteriesln the RemoteControl Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteriesin your VCR remote 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place the batteriesin the remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover CABLE CABLE BOX sel a STEP 3 Co n nect 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
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