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RCA VR613HF User's Manual

1. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video jacks on the back of the VCR MENU Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Removes a menu from the screen Numbers 0 through 9 Selects a channel up to 99 press two numbers Selects a cable channel over 99 press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR continued on next page Using the Remote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons continued PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels REC Record Starts the VCR recording Used for express recording See page 25 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Quickly searches a tape in reverse motion during playback TV Function Buttons SEARCH Displays the INDEX ZERO and BLANK search menus on the TV screen Advances a tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback SLOW F ADV Frame Advance Plays a tape in slow motion Advances a tape one frame at a time with each press of the button when tape is in stop action pause SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP LP SLP STOP
2. ccccsccsseesesteseeteseeseenes 32 Editing and Copying Tapes Espafiol csccccscseeceeees Express XPR Recording s sss FF Fast Forward Button FWD Fast Forward Button First Time Operation Frame Advance Feature Front Panel B1 Hi Fi Indicator cececeesesseeeeeseeseeees Hookups ANTON MA iss eis sdeisssaistideasidiceiaesess Amplifier Receiver cccceee Audio Video Jacks Hookup Choosing s cesesseseesneesees IDIOMA LANGUAGE Menu i IN FROM ANT Connector INDEX Feature cccccecceeeseessesseeseeeees DT INDEX SEARCH Menu cscsesssseees 21 INPUT Button LANGUAGE IDIOMA Menu Language Selecting Limited Warranty Line Input Recording From 004 29 Location of Controls Remote Control ccccccccceeceseees BI 81 82 VCR Back Panel VCR Front Panel VCR Display Panel LP Speed ncrsssecsssccesassecenececrstiernisacessndeenneede Manual Tracking MENU Button Number Buttons cccsceeeeeneeeend l Operating Instructions Audio Only Recording 0 Broadcast Stereo TV Recording 26 Copying Tapes Bo Express Recording a Playing a Tape ccscscccssessesseseeteseens Recording a Program SAP Recording Timer Recording c ccccseeeseseees Operation First Time OUT TO TV Connector PANEL DISPLAY Feature css0000 PAUSE
3. 5 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 6 Press DISP to remove the time counter from the screen These displays time out The time counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search 18 Press DISP gt Press DISP et Press DISP Again gt STOP CH 05 0 30 00 Status Displays 02 02 96 FRI 01 30AM SLP 0 30 00 Hours A Minutes Seconds Time Counter Only i No Status Displays Appear Using the Playback Features Picture Search You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search The time counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 Press FF to search forward at a faster than normal speed 2 Press FF or PLAY to return to playback Rewind Search 1 Press REW to search backward at a faster than normal speed 2 Press REW or PLAY to return to playback Slow Motion You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause The and buttons let you vary the speed Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed 1 Press SLOWsF ADV to begin slow motion playback 2 Press to increase the speed or to decrease the speed 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
4. Startup 5 Place channels in the VCR s memory The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH If the message does not appear go to step A below If the message appears follow the directions on the screen Wait until the channel numbers stop changing This takes about one to two minutes The TV tunes to the lowest channel found Then pressing CHAN up or down selects only the active channels If you ever need to manually SETUP CHANNELS on the VCR because you change cable or antenna signals A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU If this menu does not appear e Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the 3CH 4 switch on the VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s manual e Press VCR then press MENU again e If you use a basic hookup check the VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TV VCR to turn it on e Check the connections B Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu C Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH The VCR automatically selects CABLE cable TV or ANTENNA If you need to change the setting manually press 3 6 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them You must place channels in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described above be
5. PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT six seconds of blank tape A message appears on the screen if a blank area is not found ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS 2 17 25 PRESS REW TO GO PRESS SEARCH TO TO 0 00 EXIT ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS 2 17 25 PRESS FF TO GO TO 0 00 PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features TAPE Playback HI FI MIX LINEAR Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The TAPE PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR feature lets you select which audio you play back To Select Playback Sound 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu on the TV screen 3 Press 2 to switch between HI FI MIX or LINEAR sound e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The Hi Fi indicator lights in the VCR s display panel e Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the Hi Fi and linear track sound on sound The Hi Fi indicator lights in the VCR s display panel e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP The Hi Fi indicator turns
6. picture 4 Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback The VCR automatically switches from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene on the screen Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action Il appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to playback The VCR automatically switches from stop action playback to stop after a few minutes Frame Advance SLOW sF ADV Button Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to stop the action 2 Press SLOW F ADV when you want to view the next frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you play a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Manual Tracking Occasiona
7. 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 practical Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the VCR Model No VR613HF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings Cautions il Note to Cable TV Installer il Product Registration Hooking Up the VCR men Choosing a Hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ eI AA e Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Receiver __ Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on TV and VCR Place Channels in VCR s Memory ____ EON Kool Kool Kool Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Memory Select the Language Exen Seleccione el Idioma Use TV VCR Button Set the AUTO TV VCR Feature Set Display Panel Brightness Se
8. SET CLOCK CHANNELS PREFERENCES AUDIO LANGUAGE LENGUA AQURWN LANGUAGE IDIOMA SELECT A LANGUAGE ESCOGE UNA LENGUA 1 gt ENGLISH CINGLES 2 SPANISH ESPANOL PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE RUNS VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOCK CHANNELS PREFERENCES O AUFWN PREFERENCES REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 AUTO PLAY ON AUTO TV VCR ON FRONT PANEL AUTO AUTO DST ON SET AUTO REPEAT EXIT Startup 10 Set the display panel brightness This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent VER BAIN MENU display panel 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 SET CLOCK A Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU PRE repens B Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu C Press 4 to selecta FRONT PANEL mode PREFERENCES e Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is 1 REMOTE CONTROL YeR on and dim when it is off 3 AUTO TV VCR ON e Select BRITE to keep the display panel bright f IEN ES ete e Select DIM to keep the display panel dim S E AAE Eee O EXIT 11 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel A Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU B Press 2 to display SET CLOCK C Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote e Press 0 before single digit numbers Example press 0 then 5 then 0 then 7 for a time of 5 07 Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM e Pres
9. Stops the VCR s normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause TRACKING Up or Down Reduces the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TV VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with the TV Operates the TV menus on some RCA TVs CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen DISP Display Shows the status displays on the screen Removes menus or displays from the screen POWER Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control that TV Used with the TV button to turn on a compatible TV that the remote has been programmed to control See page 14 MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off Numbers 0 through 9 Selects a channel up to 99 press two numbers Cable Box Receiver Function Buttons Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box Some buttons may not work with the cable box CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the cable box s channel memory when remote is set to control it Numbers 0 through 9 Selects a channel Sel
10. TV VCR ON Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU FRONT PANEL AUT Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu GSE E AUTONREREAT Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 or TON 30 VCR2 feature PREFERENCES Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible VCR s remote REMOTE CONTROL VCR2 to change the setting and program this VCR to respond AUTO PLAY ON AUTO TV VCR ON to VCR1 or VCR2 depending on the position you selected in step 3 FRONT PANEL AUTO AUTO DST ON SET AUTO REPEAT Oo AQURWN EXIT References Location of Controls Front Panel Tape Compartment POWER TV VCR L Oo Remote Sensor CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking during playback FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses the tape for stop action viewing during playback Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording unwanted material POWER CHANNEL TRACKING RECORD Starts the VCR recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP EJECT Stops the VCR s normal functions such as record playback rewind f
11. VCR s display panel when the timer has been programmed Stopping a Timer Recording With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP EJECT within a few seconds With the Remote Press VCR and then STOP within a few seconds 28 CHANNEL Nie ZIN PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME CHANNEL 8 START TIME END TIME 03 35 PM S PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME CHANNEL 08 START TIME 02 10 PM END TIME aria ETAS CHANNEL 08 START TIME 02 10 PM END TIME 03 35 PM TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS MENU TO SAVE PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME START DATE 02 02 96 FRI PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the VCR s AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCR s line input press INPUT on the remote to enter VIDEO IN instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu 3 Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS menu Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds in sequence 4 Press
12. off in the VCR s display panel VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOCK CHANNELS PREFERENCES AUDIO AWN AUDIO 1 RECEPTION STEREO 2 TAPE PLAYBACK HI FI 0 EXIT 23 Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different recording features The following sections describe these features Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed SP LP or SLP This speed you select appears on the TV screen SP Standard Play gives the best quality recording That is why most prerecorded rental tapes are recorded in SP Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects in playback are not recommended in LP SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well in this speed Recording Time Cassette SP LP SLP T 120 2Hr 4Hr 6Hr T 160 2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min 8Hr Recording Pause This feature lets you prevent recording short sections of unwanted material Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR during recording to stop and start recording REC and am appear in the VCR s display panel The VCR automatically switches from pause to
13. while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 24 A Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR B Press TV VCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel C Press CHAN up or down to change channels on the VCR The channel number changes on the TV screen and in the display panel D Press TVeVCR to see the TV channels The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote E Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 F Press TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 9 Set Auto TV VCR feature Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups If you connected your VCR using the video input of your TV you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically A Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU B Press 4 to display PREFERENCES C Press 3 to select AUTO TV VCR ON or OFF e Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Then you press the TVeVCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels e Select OFF if you used one of the advance hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV The VCR indicator does not turn on automatically Pressing TV VCR on the remote turns the VCR indicator on or off 10 VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS
14. 7 e Press SLOWF ADV or PLAY to return to normal playback e Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR e LANGUAGE LENGUA feature set to SPANISH See page 10 e This is normal Details are on page 18 e TAPE PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR feature must be set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback See page 23 e Stereo signal is weak Set RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO e Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to minimize the noise e Check setting of SET PLAYBACK LOOP menu See page 17 35 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR How you get service e Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and opera
15. Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 Continue to page 8 Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of the TV VCR button is not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is not stereo a Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 8 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR From Cable i Back of VCR Cable Box RF Coaxial Cable IN rs CD yn ju Mi Anir VHF UHF D D OUT TO KOD O voeo Q ean x RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator on D D Cable Antenna Back of TV Cable Box From Cable DD Qor RF Coaxial Cable RF Coaxial Back of VCR Signal Cable Splitter IN FROM D a ANT VHF UHF OUT TO TV O z D RF Coaxial Cable supplied OUT AUDIO AEA S ORO CABLE DG D ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Chan
16. Button Pause for Stop Action cscccceseeeseesees Pause Recording Picture Search PLAY Button PLAY PAUSE Button cceceeee TAPE PLAYBACK HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature ssa nni Playing a Tape POWER Button 00 POWER Indicator PREV CH Previous Channel BUTON sisii nsaai aasi iuassradsas kines ras Z T3 Problems Solving sessesesecseseeeenees Product Registration c ccceeeseeeeee fi Programming Remote for Cable Box 15 Programming Remote to Control TV 4 RECEPTION STEREO MONO SAP REC Button RECORD Button RECORD Indicator Recording Audio Only oesceeeeceesseseestesseessienees gJ BaSie eesin 24 Broadcast Stereo TV 26 EXprESS siisii 25 From Another VCR BO One Program While Watching Anothet cccceceeee Pause Types Oferu oaen a Registration Card cceccccesceseseeeeeseeseenes REMOTE CONTROL Feature ii Remote Control cccccccesecesseeeeeed l Remote Sensor ccccsceseesessesseeeseeseeeeees Remove or Add Channels from MEMORY osisssa casis REMOVE ADD CHANNEL Menu i Review Programs Feature 29 REW Button 04 iaki E 21 22 30 Safety Precautions SAP Indicator SAP Recording SEARCH Button Searching Picture Seleccione el Idioma Sensor Remote SET CLOCK Menu Setting a Timer Recording Setting Up the VCR PREFERENCES Menu SIG
17. MENU or 2 or DISPLAY to display information faster 5 Press CLEAR on the remote when the program you want to erase appears on the screen PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME CHANNEL VIDEO IN START TIME END TIME gt START DATE TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS TIMER RECORDINGS 1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME CHANNEL 08 START TIME 02 10 PM END TIME 03 35 PM START DATE 02 02 96 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO DELETE PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG 29 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 6 Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or the TV s video input If you connected your VCR using Option A page 6 tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you connected your VCR using Option B page 6 press INPUT on the recording VCR s remote to select the line input L appears in VCR s display panel Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VC
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19. R Press PLAY PAUSE then PLAY PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote then PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PLAYsPAUSE on the recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD REW and PLAY Press PLAY PAUSE on the playback VCR Press PLAY PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying Press STOP EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on to copy a tape Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote oN acne If you have a compatible RCA or ProScan remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons you can 1 TIMER RECORDINGS program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2 This lets you control both VCRs 5 EAN A ELS with one remote for easier copying and editing 4 PREFERENCES Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of this VCR to VCR1 or VCR2 position The he ie late compatible remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button depending on the position you select in the menu Taare ROL ACRI 3 AUTO
20. Timer Recording VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM Press 1 to display the CREATE A NEW PROGRAM menu 2 BN Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 ONE TIME single program recorded once 2 DAILY program recorded at same time every day 3 WEEKDAYS program recorded at same time Monday through Friday HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD 1 ONE TIME 2 DAILY CEVERY DAY 3 WEEKDAYS MON FRI 4 WEEKLY CONCE PER WEEK PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME 4 WEEKLY program recorded at same time once a week 5 Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number or INPUT on the remote to select line input start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Follow the on screen prompts Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 6 Press SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 7 Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears which times out or you can press MENU to return to the TIMER RECORDINGS 8 Repeat steps 3 7 for additional programs or press MENU twice to remove the menu from the TV screen 9 If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record Otherwise turn off the VCR before the recording begins TER appears in the
21. Using the Playback Features DISP Display Button 1 Press DISP to display the status of the VCR channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen You must set the time and date before they can be displayed If you do not press DISP again this display times out 2 Press DISP again to continually display the time counter on the TV screen The time counter appears instead of the time in the VCR s display panel 3 Press DISP again to remove the time counter from the screen No displays appear on the TV screen and the time counter remains in the VCR s display panel This is convenient for editing tapes 4 Press DISP again to return to the normal status displays The clock appears in VCR s display panel Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape This helps you locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 when the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you recorded a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape you would 1 Insert the prerecorded tape 2 Press DISP twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen 3 Press FF to fast forward the tape until 0 30 00 appears in the time counter 4 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program You can begin recording a new program
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23. VR613HF menace ae m LPEE VIDEO CASSETTE Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture Cautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE WARNING COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product personal injury Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way If you need an extension cord make sure it matches the plug of the VCR For U S A Operate VCR only on 120 volts 60Hz AC power normal house power FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To Cable TV Installer Product Registration This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part
24. able Box A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Antenna 300 75 Ohm 1 Set the 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR to eee Adapter Back of VCR either channel 3 or 4 mS ANYO Tune the TV to this channel and use the in oD TV VCR button to watch the VCR OR AUDIO1 VHF UHF 2 Connect as shown ssi wrens GD This connection may require additional vocor Q veut D it accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV RF Coaxial Cable supplied 4 Continue to page 8 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF me D S o Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved B picture quality and more convenient y is f From Antenna operation use of the TV VCR button is or Cable not required KECO 300 75 Ohm 1 Connect as shown Adapter This connection requires additional accessories not provided Back of VCR If your TV is not stereo a Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels IN FROM ANT VHF UHF OUT TO TV 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Continue to page 8 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR 3 CH 4 RF Coaxial Cable supplied o a CABLE DD ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A
25. ast forward or pause Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette TV VCR T the VCR ff evens ala Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 Back Panel DD AD L O VHF UHF OUT IN VIDEO1 3 CH 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups IN FROM ANT Antenna Connector Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Connector Passes the signal to the TV using the supplied cable OUT TO TV 3 CH 4 VIDEO1 and AUDIO1 R and L IN Jacks Receives signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Press INPUT on the remote to select and use these jacks VIDEO1 and AUDIO1 R and L OUT Jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component such as a monitor TV or another VCR when it is connected to these jacks If the other component is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear both channels continued on next page 31 References Location of Controls Display Panel 32 Hi Fi POWER Timer SAP STEREO Wiss SAP STEREO see CO CCI vod ASD D4 Status VCR Indicators Hi Fi Indicator Lights when the AUDIO PLAY feature is set to HIFI or MIX POWER Indicator Lights when power is turned on SAP Indicator Lights when the station yo
26. day in October Clocks are set back one hour The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM Therefore it affects your recording length 11 Using the Remote Control Buttons POWER PLAY REC SLOW F ADV STOP SEARCH 1020 20 O CHAN 4O 5O CO Or 7O O sO O MUTE VOL 70 O O INPUT TV VCR DISP MENU CLEAR QOoooo PREV CH SPEED TRACKING MO O OO 12 Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component CABLE Used with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box See page 15 TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Used with the POWER button to turn on another brand of TV when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 14 VCR Function Buttons VCR Sets the remote to control the VCR Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects the next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets the time counter to 0 00 00 Lets you change entries when setting the clock or VCR for a timer recording DISP Display Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen Displays the time counter FF Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Quickly searches a tape in forward motion during playback INPUT Turns the line input L on or off
27. ding VCR KS R LD D D S L O VHF UHF 4 OUT TO TV KL our IN ke D LDA itt T W A I RF Coaxial i Audio Video qt Cable Cables A l Oho i vi q Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 E Playback VCR only Sy N IN FROM a Q 2 ANT L OD gt VHF UHF Audio Video Cables IN FROM ANT VHF UHF Recording VCR GS A o L 4 From Antenna Cable or Cable Box jiiim OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO1 D Ti z Vv I RF Coaxial Cable WN Audio Video i supplied NN cabies 7 NY ys Wes Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 or J Hooking Up the VCR Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Receiver Record on the VCR from an amplifier receiver Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier receiver to record stereo audio 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of amplifier receiver VCR and TV 4 Turn to page 27 for Recording Audio Only Select the line input on the VCR to receive the audio signal from the amplifier receiver Play back stereo tapes or receive a stereo broadcast through an amplifier receiver Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier rec
28. e end of the recording Display showing 30 minutes remaining for express recording Operating Instructions Turn on the VCR Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Select the channel you want to record Po PD gt Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed 5 Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to start the recording 6 Press RECORD or REC repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR s display panel or on the TV screen Each press of RECORD or REC increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours The amount of time the VCR will record and the REC gt and MWER indicators appear in the VCR s display panel Press Recording RECORD Time RECORD LENGTH 0 00 0 30 30 Min CH 04 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs l ang 3 Hrs Display on TV Screen 4 00 4 Hrs During recording press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to display the time remaining on the TV screen Press RECORD or REC again to increase the recording time Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR Press STOP EJECT With the Remote Press STOP 25 Recording a Program Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language SAP The RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record To rec
29. ects a cable channel over 99 press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels VOL Volume Up or Down Raises and lowers sound POWER Turns off a compatible cable box receiver when remote is set to control it 13 Controlling a TV The VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV Also you can set up the remote to control other manufacturer s brands To program the remote enter the remote code numbers that correspond to your brand Program the Remote fora TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Point the VCR remote at the TV 3 To enter the code for your brand hold the TV button and press two number buttons If the TV changes channels when you press CHAN up or down setup is complete Release the buttons Repeat steps 2 4 witha different code if the first one does not work Helpful Hint Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on screen displays This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV Operate the TV After you set up your remote to control your TV test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV Brand Akai AOC Candle Citizen Colortyme Concerto Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Electrohome Emerson En
30. eiver to receive stereo broadcasts or play back stereo tapes 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of amplifier receiver VCR and TV 4 Turn to page 16 for Playback Operation Back of VCR IN FROM ANT VHF UHF OUT TO TV 3 CH 4 Audio Video Cables Back of Amplifier Receiver LEFT RIGHT REC PLAY PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX Back of VCR O IN FROM ANT 0 VHF UHF OUT TO TV IN Q 3 CH 4 Audio Video Cables Back of Amplifier Receiver Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing E ronen NES 0 O ooo KS 2 AAA Batteries 10 20 30 Q 4050 sO Ov 00 O SZ 0 0 0 Ree Remote RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 221373 Stock No 221346 2 Insert batteries in remote 3 Turn on the TV A Turn on the TV B If you used one of the basic hookups tune the TV to the channel selected with the 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR If you used one of the advanced hookups tune the TV to the TV s video input See TV owner s manual for details 4 Turn on the VCR A Press VCR on the remote The POWER and VCR indicators in the VCR s display panel light 8 continued on next page Setting Up the VCR
31. ereo 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 23 watts 3 5 inches high 89 mm 15 inches wide 380 mm 11 2 inches deep 285 mm 8 4 pounds 3 8 kg 22 F to 149 F 41 F to 104 F Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter Trouble No power VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls an RCA TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback Streaks in picture during normal playback Time counter not working Will not record o
32. fore you can add or remove channels A Press VCR B Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNEL menu Follow the directions on the screen mm OO Add or remove more channels using the CHAN up and down buttons CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE THEN PRESS CH UP AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER RECORDINGS 2 SET CLOCK 3 CHANNELS CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE CABLE 0 EXIT 1 2 3 TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOCK CHANNELS VCR MAIN MENU nwo CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH ADD REMOVE CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNEL CHANNEL 03 IS PRESENTLY ADDED PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT Startup 7 Select the language seleccione el idioma This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for your on screen menus A Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU B Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE LENGUA menu e Select 1 to have the menus displayed in English Ingles e Select 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish Espa ol 8 Use TVeVCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups When using one of the basic hookups the TV VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels This button lets you record a program on the VCR
33. h 5 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna cable connection It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor receiver TV with audio and video jacks using a signal splitter This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR Optional Hookups 1 How do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 C Cable System Go to question 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 5 You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 6 How to hook up a stereo amplifier receiver A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 7 Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a C
34. he VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press FWD on the VCR or press FF on the remote to search forward or REW to search backward 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Using the Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 from anywhere on a tape This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times 1 2 Press PLAY ePAUSE FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote or N DO oO A Insert the prerecorded tape Press DISP twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen REW to locate the place on the tape where you want to return quickly Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 Continue playing the tape Press STOP Press SEARCH twice in the stop mode to display the ZERO SEARCH menu on the TV screen The current time counter appears Press REW or FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to return to 0 00 00 The time counter remains in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search Blank Search The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long 22 Insert the prerecorded tape Press STOP Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching for Press STOP to stop BLANK searching BLANK SEARCH SEARCH FOR BLANK AREA PRESS FF TO BEGIN
35. ing Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Set the 3CH 4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal from the playback VCR 3 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 5 Continue to page 8 Option B hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation use of the TV VCR button is not required 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your other VCR is not stereo a Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 4 Continue to page 8 You will select the line audio video input on the recording VCR to receive the signal from the playback VCR Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others Playback VCR From Antenna Cable lt _ lt HO IN FROM E AUDIO1 ANT L N O VHF UHF OUT TO TV 3 CH 4 X VIDEO1 im RF Coaxial Cable supplied Recor
36. laying when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOK CHANNELS PREFERENCES RUNS PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY ON 3 AUTO TV VCR ON 4 FRONT PANEL AUTO 5 AUTO DST ON 6 SET AUTO REPEAT O EXIT 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY ON or OFF e Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically AUTO REPEAT Feature When you set this feature the VCR plays a tape for the amount of time you specify over and over For example if you enter a length of two hours the VCR will play the tape for two hours automatically rewind the tape and play the tape again 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Press 6 to display the SET AUTO REPEAT menu 4 Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop Press CLEAR on the remote to correct the length e Select a length of 0 00 with the CLEAR button if you do not want the tape to repeat e If the time you enter exceeds the actual length of the tape the VCR will play to the end of the tape e Ejecting the tape will cancel the repeat feature Playing a Tape
37. lly you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder Tracking is used when playing a tape It has no effect during recording When streaks or snow appear in the picture press TRACKING 20 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Commercial Scan SEARCH Button This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments 1 Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording You can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks The VCR automatically locates the index number you select Then the VCR searches forward or reverse from the current location on the tape Some index marks may be missed by the VCR e A mark too close to the current 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 searching from the beginning of the tape INDEX SEARCH ENTER INDEX NUMBER DELA 01 AIN PRESS FF OR REW PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT INDEX SEARCH 04 To index search 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen 3 Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks you want t
38. nel 7 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished 26 VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOCK CHANNELS PREFERENCES AUDIO AWN AUDIO 1 RECEPTION STEREO 2 TAPE PLAYBACK HI FI O EXIT Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN L and R jacks on the back of the VCR To Record Audio Only Refer to hookup on page 7 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote until the line indicator L appears in the VCR s display panel Then the VCR can record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO1 IN jacks 2 Press SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen 3 Start playing the audio source Then press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording REC and gt appear in the VCR s display panel 4 Press STOPeEJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Rec The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before setting the timer make sure that e The clock is set correctly e A tape with its safety tab in place has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs e The remote is set to control the VCR using VCR ording Setting a
39. nels such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 Continue to page 8 B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of the TV VCR button is not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is not stereo a Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 8 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR View all pay channels through the VCR From Cable Back of VCR Cable Box RF Coaxial Cable IN FROM D OD out _ ue VHF UHF 3 OUT TO TV x vozo Q T mi RF Coaxial Cable ne supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator on D Cable Antenna Back of TV Cable Box From Cable ro Gor RF Coaxial Cable RF Coaxial Back of VCR Sigal 9 Cable Splitter P Na VHF UHF OUT TO TV ao RF Coaxial Cable supplied 5 CABLE 6 ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Connect
40. ord stereo broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or the TV s video input 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 2 If you are using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR to turn it on 3 Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen 4 Select the channel or line input L to be recorded Channel number or L appears in the VCR s display panel 5 Set the RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature for the type of audio you want to record A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU B Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select the type of audio RECEPTION STEREO SAP or MONO e Select STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo e Select SAP to record SAP second audio program instead of the normal audio The SAP indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP Set the TAPE PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR feature to LINEAR to hear SAP Details are on page 17 e Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy 6 Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to start recording REC and gt appear in the VCR s display pa
41. r play Will not record Stereo or SAP sound not recorded 34 Here s what to try e Plug VCR into an operating outlet e Check connections e Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it Re install the batteries and try remote again e Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR See page 12 e Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them e Change batteries e Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV See page 14 e Reprogram remote for RCA TV See page 14 e Press TV or CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component See pages 14 15 e Aim remote at TV with no objects between them e Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed e Change batteries e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator off e Switch TV to an active channel e Check antenna connections 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 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR e Check TV s fine tuning e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Set TV monitor to video input channel e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback e Press TRACKING to move streaks for the best picture e Check tape it may be worn out or of poor quality e The time counter does not advance d
42. reo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisy Tape plays over and over Here s what to try e STEREO or SAP indicator not on Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP e Tape already rewound e Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin e Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times e Power interruption Reset clock See page 11 e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand e VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start e No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off e Power interruption Clock on the front panel will show e Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date See page 11 e Time counter display appears in VCR s display apnel Press DISPLAY on remote e Check to see if AUTO DST is turned on e VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode e Check antenna connections e Check SIGNAL TYPE CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 9 e Channels must be placed in memory using AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory See page 9 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 9 e Set AUTO PLAY ON OFF feature to ON Details are on page 1
43. s CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries D Press MENU on the remote to start the clock and remove the SET CLOCK menu from the screen The time appears in the VCR s display panel and the time and date appear on the TV screen when you press DISP on remote 12 Set the Automatic Daylight Saving Time Select this feature if you want the VCR s clock to advance one hour 1 2 VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS SET CLOCK TIME SET CLOCK Xi CHH MM DATE PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO EXIT in April and reverse one hour in October automatically VER MAIN MENU A Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU A IER RECORDINGS B Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu oP a WnELe C Press 5 to select a AUTO DST mode eRREFERENGES e Select ON if you want the VCR s clock to adjust for Daylight Saving Time automatically PREFERENCES Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for 1 REMOTE CONTROL VERI Daylight Saving Time automatically 3 AUTO TV VCR ON In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in 3 AUTO BE zi EN April Clocks are set forward one hour 6 SET AUTO REPEAT Because the clock changes automatically from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM DEAE keep in mind that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these two times will not be recorded In the autumn daylight saving time begins on the last Sun
44. ssdislbeataties For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If you would like a copy of this manual in French please follow the instructions below Si un livret d instructions en frangais n est pas inclus avec votre appareil vous pouvez en obtenir un indiquer le num ro de mod le votre nom et votre adresse en vous adressant a Thomson Consumer Electronics Attention Canadian Operations P O Box 0944 Indianapolis IN 46206 0944 If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product N THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan Part Number 95 VR613HF 1 VQTS3137 A
45. stop after a few minutes Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or the TV s video input channel 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 2 Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR 3 If you are using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR to turn it on 4 Select the recording speed using SPEED on the remote The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen 5 Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 6 Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording REC and gt appear in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV Channel While the VCR is Recording a Different Channel 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 above 2 If you are using one of the basic hookups press TV VCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator turns off in the display panel Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV Select the channel you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on remote when the recording is finished 24 Recording a Program Express Recording Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR turns off automatically at th
46. t the Time and Date Set the Automatic Daylight Saving Time EJEIS IEE E Using the Remote Control Component VCR TV Cable Box Buttons Controlling a TV Controlling a Cable Box ia Playing a Tape Operating Instructions Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature Auto Repeat Feature DISPLAY Button Time Counter LANN A Picture Search Slow Motion Pause for Stop Action Frame Advance Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking Commercial Scan SEARCH Button _ Index Search Zero Search Blank Search SS SIBIBIBIEIEIE TAPE PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR Feature Recording a Program Types of Recordings Recording Speeds Recording Pause Basic Recording Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel __ _ Express Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ Recording Audio Only Recording While You re Away Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote References Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCR Trouble Checks Limited Warranty Index 3 SISIRIC R Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 throug
47. te your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning charge 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 36 References Index and Buttons PER 3CH 4 Switch oo ccccccscseeseeeeseseeees B 9B 1 Accessories Included c cscsssceseeseeeees 8 Add or Remove Channels from MEMOLY cssesesessesesestesesesteseseseeneneseenenees o ADD REMOVE CHANNEL Menu Amplifier Receiver Connections Antenna Connections AUDIO Menu 00 Audio Only Recording 0 AUDIO1 VIDEO1 IN A B3 273033 AUDIO1
48. trol your cable box To program the VCR s remote enter the code that corresponds to your brand Program the remote i 2 Turn on the cable box Point the VCR remote at the cable box Hold the CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code for your brand Release the buttons Press POWER on the remote If the cable box turns off setup is complete Repeat steps 2 4 with a different code if the first one does not work Operate the Cable Box Brand of Cable TV Box ABC Anvision Cablestar Diamond Eagle Eastern International General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox NSC Oak Oak Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Randtek RCA Regal Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta Stargete 2000 Sylvania Teknika Texscan Tocom Unika Universal Viewstar Warner Amex Zenith The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the brands listed Code Number s 53 54 07 08 07 08 56 07 08 02 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 12 13 34 48 37 43 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 45 46 47 37 43 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 09 01 16 38 16 03 27 39 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 18 20 44 07 08 00 27 12 13 02 33 44 03 22 35 58 11 59 06 10 11 59 17 21 49 50 55 31 32 41 51 52 07 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 44 14 42 57 After you set up your remote to con
49. trol your cable box test the buttons to see which ones operate your cable box 1 2 Point the remote at the cable box and press CABLE If the cable box does not turn on in step 1 press CABLE then POWER 3 Use the Cable Box Function Buttons for the cable box See page 13 15 Playing a Tape Operating Instructions To play a tape 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 4 or the TV s video input to see the picture from the VCR 2 Insert a tape in the VCR The VCR turns on automatically The VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV VCR feature is turned ON Tape begins playback automatically if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the AUTO PLAY feature is turned on Safety Tab 3 Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote if necessary gt appears in the VCR s display panel 4 Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or VCR to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details are on page 20 5 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote 6 Press REW The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback Also if you press POWER while a tape is rewinding the VCR turns off automatically when it is completely rewound 7 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound 16 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start p
50. u are tuned to is broadcasting Second Audio Program Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing REC and gt Record REC and Wl Record pause gt Playback H Play pause H Frame advance i gt Slow motion gt flashing Rewind gt flashing Reverse search gt flashing Fast forward gt flashing Forward search H flashing Cassette ejecting FF Fast Forward PLAY Playback REC Record REP Auto repeat REW Rewind STOP Stop Time Counter Time Status Channel Number Line Input L STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo Time Counter Time Status Channel Number Line Input L Shows the diplays for the time counter time status channel number line input L Press DISPLAY on remote to show these indicators Also press DISPLAY to switch between the current time and elapsed time counter REC Indicator Lights when VCR is set for timer recording and VCR is turned off Flashes if tape is not inserted VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Press TVeVCR to turn on or off VCR indicator on Picture from VCR VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel References 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 VHS Hi Fi St
51. uring 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 appears in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e No cassette in VCR e Eject and reinsert cassette e Broken tape try another cassette e VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY PAUSE on the VCR during recording or playback e Safety tab removed from cassette e Make sure the line indicator L is turned off in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT on the remote to turn the line input off e RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo See page 26 e RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP See page 26 continued on next page References Trouble Checks Trouble Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date Time did not adjust for daylight savings VCR makes noise when stopped Will not AUTO SEARCH active channels correctly Cannot add or remove channels Cannot select channels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Tape plays back in slow motion TIMER indicator flashes On screen menus are in Spanish Time counter disappears while searching No ste
52. vision Fisher GE Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity J C Penney JBL Jensen JVC Kawasho Kenwood Loewe Luxman LXI Magnavox Marants Marantz MGA Mitsubishi MTC Code Number s 03 06 12 06 06 06 06 01 06 06 12 06 06 12 06 05 06 05 00 01 06 11 06 12 06 06 14 04 00 01 06 09 12 04 06 10 11 03 06 06 04 06 04 05 07 04 06 04 04 06 06 12 06 12 06 12 Brand NAD NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Proton Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Sampo Samsung Sanyo Sears Sharp Sony Soundesign Sylvania Technics Techwood Teknika TMK Toshiba Universal Victor Wards Yamaha Zenith Code Number s 07 08 06 12 04 11 04 06 12 03 04 06 06 06 12 01 06 11 01 05 13 01 06 12 05 06 06 09 12 05 01 05 06 07 08 10 06 13 03 06 04 06 11 06 06 06 05 07 08 09 00 10 00 01 04 06 12 13 12 02 The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed 1 Point the remote at the TV and press TV 2 Ifthe TV does not turn on in step 1 press TV then POWER 3 Use the TV Function Buttons as described on page 13 14 Using the Remote Control Controlling a Cable Box The CABLE button on the VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA cable box If your cable box is another manufacturer s brand and has its own remote you will probably be able to program the VCR s remote to con

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