RCA VR609HF User's Manual
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3. PA 4 Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing INPUT q q e 2 AA Batteries WEM RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 221392 Remote Stock No 233455 2 Insert batteries in remote continued on next page Setting Up the VCR Startup 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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR If you used one of the advanced hookups tune the TV to the TV s video input See TV owner s manual for details 4 Turn on the VCR A Press VCR on the remote 5 Place channels in the VCR s memory The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH so QUUD i GREMIUM that your VCR can locate the channels available through your signal type cable or antenna The signal type is automatically selected when you perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function Also if you change the signal type you will need to perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again Press any key to cancel A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen If this menu does not appear Now scanning channel 45 e Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s manual P
4. B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality hi fi stereo playback and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Continue to page 7 You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR From Cable j Back of VCR Cable Box d able VIDEO UBIO o T o gt o a 555 3 D Dy RF Coaxial Cable supplied RF OUT 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator OQ Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV Cable Box From Cable Ax Ou Signal Splitter aad f Back of VCR VIDEO AUDIO RF Coaxial Cable IT sss supplied OUT AUDIO 1 95 S V IDEO RIGHT ANTENNA Back of TV Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup A Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories Playback VCR From Antenna Cable 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 or Cable Box es ees and then modify with this connection LR m 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4 D 399 O You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to r
5. VCR SLP REC Tape Speed Indicator References Display Panel AM STEREO SAP HI FI Time Time Counter Channel Number or Line Indicator and Status Indicators Cassette in Indicator 879 Lights when a tape is in the VCR Flashes while tape is ejecting Channel Number Line Indicator VID1 Time Time Counter or Status Indicator The current time time counter channel number or line indicator VID1 appears here Status indicators show what the VCR is doing BYE F FWD HI PLAY PAUS PAUS REC REC P REW SLOW SRCH SRCH STOP T REC Turned off Fast forward Turned on Playback Frame advance Play pause Record Record pause Rewind Slow motion Forward search Reverse search VCR stopped Timer recording HI FI Indicator Lights during hi fi playback when Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature is set to HI FI REC Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording SAP Indicator Lights when the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to SAP and the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP STEREO Indicator Lights when the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to STEREO and the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP Press SPEED to change TIMER Indicator Lights when a timer recording is set VCR Indicator Applies Only to Basic Hookups Press TV VCR to turn on or off References Specifications Format Record Play
6. anglais 2 French francais Press MENU to continue 1 2 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock SET TIME AND DATE Date Press MENU to cancel continued on next page ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Press CLEAR to remove Setting Up the VCR Startup 9 Use TV VCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups When using one of the basic hookups the TVeVCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 21 A Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR B Press TVeVCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel C Press CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR to change channels on the VCR The channel number changes 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 VCR then TVeVCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 10 Set Auto TV VCR feature If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the audio video jacks of the VCR to the TV leave the Auto TV VCR feature set to ON If you have connected your VCR using the audio video input of
7. your brand If the TV changes channels when the CHAN up or down button is pressed set up is complete 4 Release the buttons Repeat steps 2 4 with two other buttons if the first ones do 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 Brand Akai AOC Candle Citizen Colortyme Concerto Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Electrohome Emerson Envision Fisher GE Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity J C Penny JBL Jensen JVC Kawasho Kenwood Loewe Luxman LXI Magnavox Marantz MGA Mitsubishi MTC The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed Remote Button 03 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 05 06 05 08 00 01 06 11 06 06 06 04 00 01 06 09 04 06 10 11 03 06 06 04 06 04 05 07 04 06 04 06 12 06 06 12 06 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 Zenith After you have set up your remote to control your TV test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press TV 2 If TV does not turn on in step 1 press TV and then POWER 3 Use the TV Fu
8. down on the remote or CHANNEL up or down on the VCR 7 Select a language Choisissez une langue You can select the language for the displays on the VCR A B C Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu Select English or French e Press 1 to select English e Press 2 to select Francais French 8 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE 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 Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from the TV screen and start the clock The time will appear in the VCR s display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings 2 Set Clock 3 Channels CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels N Channel 08 is presently ADDED Press MENU to exit OU FUN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio Language LANGUAGE LANGUE Select a Language Choisissez une Langue 19English
9. in place Select the channel you want to record Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote Press RECORD twice to activate XPR recording Ya 2 I9 x Press RECORD repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed in the VCR s display panel or on the TV screen Press Recording RECORD Time REC Ch 11 Record Length 0 30 0 30 30 Min 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs Press REC to set Length 3 00 3 Hrs Express Display on 4 00 4 Hrs TV Screen Normal Recording 0 00 Stops Each press increases the time 30 minutes up to two hours and then one hour up to four hours The amount of time the VCR will record and REC will appear in the VCR s display panel You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC or RECORD Stopping a Recording in Progress Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the VCR for approximately three seconds 26 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup on page 6 Use this 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 9 You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you have conn
10. m LES AP TI MIU at ul l p 1 i T J EN oe Va M Ts xU BEC F ET ate l DL ne PEE UA LEXIC 3 hs l TE Ey wd VET a k RA TE a VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture Cautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the presents a risk of electric shock or product personal injury CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Refer to the identification rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note To Cable TV Installer Product Registration This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in
11. only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN L and R jacks on the back of the VCR Any video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only To Record Audio Only 1 Press the INPUT button to select a line input Press INPUT to record from the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the VCR VID1 appears in the VCR s display panel The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel Make sure the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature is set to STEREO A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select Reception STEREO Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel Press STOP on the remote or STOPeEJECT on the VCR when you are finished URWNN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI O Exit 25 Express Recording XPR Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the recording Display showing 30 minutes RECORD remaining for recording Operating Instructions Turn on the VCR Insert a tape with safety tab
12. respond to remote Remote no longer controls a compatible TV No picture when VCR turned on using a basic hookup Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Snowy or no picture during playback Time counter not working Will not record or play 32 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 to reset it Reinstall the batteries and try remote again e Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them e Change batteries e Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV See page 11 e Reprogram remote for RCA TV See page 11 e Aim remote at TV with no objects between them e Change batteries e Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it Reinstall the batteries and try remote again e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on See page 10 Check to see if Auto TV VCR feature is set to OFF See page 10 e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator off e Switch TV to an active channel e Check antenna connections e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR e Check TV s fine tuning e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Set TV monitor
13. to video input channel e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback 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 No cassette in VCR e Eject and re insert cassette e Broken tape try another cassette References Trouble Checks Trouble Streaks in picture during normal playback Will not record Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR makes noise when stopped Will not auto channel search active channels correctly Cannot select channels over 69 Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically Displays appear in wrong language Stereo or SAP sound not recorded Here s what to try e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion or stop action playback e VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE e Safety tab removed from cassette e Make sure the line indicator VID1 is turned off in VCR s display panel for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT to turn off the line indicator e Tape already rewound e Cable box was not
14. turned on or was tuned to the wrong channel at time recording was to begin e Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times e Power interruption Clock area in display panel will show e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 8 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 Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date Time counter display appears in VCR s display panel Press DISPLAY on remote 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 e Check antenna connections e Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 8 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Details are on page 8 e Set Auto Play ON OFF feature to ON Details are on page 15 e Language feature set incorrectly Details are on page 9 e Reception STEREO M ONO SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo See page 24 e Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP See page 24 e STEREO or SAP indicator not on Station not broadcasting s
15. your TV you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your TV A Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen SRO HERE NCES B Press 4 to display PREFERENCES ae M C Press 2 to select Auto TV VCR ON or OFF e Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV The VCR will automatically switch the TV VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted or you press PLAY e Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted Pressing TVeVCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels O 0 Exit 10 Preferences Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCR s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer s brands To program the remote use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand Program the remote for a TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Point the VCR remote at the TV 3 Hold the TV button and press two number buttons for
16. NG buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape They have no effect during recording e When streaks or snow appear press TRACKING up or down for the best possible picture e Press TRACKING up or down during stop action pause to reduce picture jitter 16 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button Time Counter Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The VCR status will appear in the display panel The time and date must be set before they are displayed If you do not press DISPLAY again these displays will time out Press DISPLAY again to have only the time counter remain on the TV screen The time counter will appear instead of the time in the VCR s display panel Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter from the TV screen The time counter will remain in the VCR s display panel Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays The time will appear in the VCR s display panel Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays to normal The time counter shows the elapsed time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if a 30 minute program was recorded at the beg
17. OR SausspidepER ESSE PEU 8 TV Dutton 2 240001 tai spo se TV Codes Compatible TA EUR 4 x sive aaa DAE 8 TV VCR Button a oa Types of Recordings 0000 U Use TV VCR Button lesen 10 VOR CONTOS rpa amamus heh rei heros VCR Indicator VCR MAIN MENU VCR Clednine oot scd opa vade ede er mnn dodo VCR Turn O sous 4aSRUG UR EURRREARERESSIGM VCRs Memory Placing Channels In VCRs Connecting for Tape Copying VIDI IGOIOSEOE uou rms ihr pen VIDEO Indicator eese VOL Volume Buttons _ W EN Warranty Limited au oia dirae kako ees B4 Watch One Channel While Recording Another ccc cece ec eee e 21 mE X EN APR ecole eserse rsa qa Quo AT dads mE Z EN Zero Search Feature ZERO SEARCH Menu i 19 37 For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If 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 X THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1024 1996 Thomson Consume
18. R i Editing and Copying Tapes a Pecora ee MM NN MN Express Recording ova soo e Batteries Inserting in Remote Express recording Stopping DYE IncliedtOt zou es akuesty tubes ene br ER a Cid MEM aie F F ADV Frame Advance Button 16 Cae D e or F FWD Fast Forward Indicator Sonne on eines Fast Forward Search sca e rare ee SRI eee IQUE ADI Box First Time Operation 05 te EON HONS a sag ineogs Frame Advan Los krde co SES UR P eee ne e M pigs o E Front Panel oeren EE AET ard Registration 000008 Tc Cassette In Indicator EI eS CH3 CHA SWHCh 24124 caee cease irs CHAN and CHANNEL Up and Down H Buttons 8 9 10 11 12 13 28 Channel Number Indicator eere Lan HlJadicIOr erene essc pe EAEAN CANNEL Desi ste ie tare HI FI Indicator 0 0c cece eee Checking Timer Programs Hookups Checks Trouble 15i rire dn meena ee DRM Choisissez Une Dan Heo tono e Ee eid Cable System With Cable Box Choosing a Hookup sesess Cable System Without Cable Box Cleanine the VCR asque edes vada seein Choosing o n oiio ooir rreren TAR DEOR EOM Two VCRs for Tape Copying Clearing Timer Programs Codes Compatible TVs Commercial SCA oca dus m ae a eode tcn sanh Compa
19. R MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences 1 e PREFERENCES Auto Play Auto TV VCR 0 Exit ON ON 15 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Frame Advance Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE to stop the action PAUS appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAYePAUSE on the VCR to resume normal playback Slow Motion You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause Sound is turned off during slow motion playback Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press SLOW to start slow motion playback SLOW appears in the VCR s display panel 2 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLAY on the remote or PLAYePAUSE on the VCR to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Manual Tracking Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR or camcorder The TRACKI
20. back System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 Head Audio 2 Hi Fi record playback system EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 19 watts 3 5 inches high 90 mm 14 inches wide 360 mm 12 2 inches deep 313 mm 9 9 pounds 4 5 kg 22 F 30 C to 149 F 465 C 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher 31 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
21. d One time Channel 8 08 Start time t 7 Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears Program i which will time out or you can press MENU to return to the VCR MAIN MENU PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you aeara d Cone aimed have entered two programs where the times overlap Channel 08 EA 8 The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears Press 1 to enter Pale oco an additional timer program or press O to exit 9 Turn off the VCR before recording begins Program 1 One time TIMER appears in the VCR s display panel when the timer Channel 08 h Start time 02 10 PM as been programmed End time 03 35 PM Start date 11 18 96 Mon 10 If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the Tape speed SLP channel you want to record Press CLEAR nom La z a Press MENU to save Stopping a Recording in Progress Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the Progra d has been saved VCR for approximately three seconds Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time 22 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Press 2 for Review Existing Progs feature Press MENU to display information for the next program Press CLEAR when the program y
22. d 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 34 References Index Wena oce cus etc ae PUR bebe eee nea e es Controlling a Compatible TV l Copying and Editing Tapes Accessories Included 0004 Copying Tape Connections 20 000 Add or Remove Channels from Memory ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Menu ANT Antenna IN Connector D Antenna Connections s esses AO eID ak aera es Date PT AO A RR E Design Specifications 0000 Auto Channel Search Feature 8 DISPLAY Button Mud DE DisplasPatiel 2222 ver yam r vex dec pad AULO PUN GR FOARTE stepdopuueipcdenit Displays OM Screen sissors irise ex ex xs Automatic Tracking 2 000005 Displays Status c ce B_ EL back Panel z izccoeesuaseesccuvyeuw wand e
23. e search and frame advance work well Recording Pause This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording REC P appears in the VCR s display panel The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop after a few minutes 20 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input channel 3 Insert a tape with safety tab in place The cassette in indicator lights in the VCR s display panel If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen Press RECORD to begin recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 1 2 Follow steps 1 through 5 above If using one of the basic hookups press TVeVCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel Select the channel you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons Press STOP
24. eceive the signal from the playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable supplied 3 Connect as shown Recording VCR This connection may require additional VBES xU 6 m accessories not provided oy O 6 IN 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV va CS T 5 Continue to page 7 F g RF Coaxial B M I Cable Audio Video Pi or Ali Cables u Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Option B hookup B Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality and more convenient operation use of Playback VCR only TVeVCR button 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 you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 4 Continue to page 7 You will select the line audio video From Antenna Cable p RE OYT or Cable Box input on the recording VCR to receive the LJ signal from the playback VCR 4 4 E j i u Audio Video f d E l Cables Caution The unauthorized recording Use the hookup to the TV of satellite broadcasts television programs or other materials may as previously selected on infringe the rights of others pages 3 4 or 5
25. ected your VCR using Option A page 6 tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using Option B page 6 press INPUT on recording VCR s remote to select the line input VID1 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into recording VCR Press PLAY then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying If the tape was not recorded on the playback VCR streaks may appear and you may need to adjust tracking Press RECORD then PAUSE on recording VCR Press 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 PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD REW and PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs to resume copying Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished be on to copy a tape 27 References Location of Controls Front Panel 28 Tape Compartment NRBEM OOOK Ta OOOO Remote Sensor CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking during playback or pause FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Sea
26. es Auto Play Feature Pause for Stop Action Picture Search Frame Advance Slow Motion Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking DISPLAY Button Time Counter Commercial Scan Index Search Zero Search Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature S MO 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 Recording While You re Away SI Timer Recording Checking or Clearing 52 Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP 4 Recording Audio Only Express Recording XPR Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes References Location of Controls Front Panel 28 Back Panel Display Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCR Trouble Checks 32 33 Limited Warranty Index 35 37 Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B The basic hookups show 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 hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor receiver TV with audio and video jacks This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR 1 Ho
27. igher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory when remote is set to control a TV CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen DISPLAY Shows the status displays on the screen Removes menus or displays from the screen SLOW Used for slow motion playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause MUTE Turns the TV sound on or off Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers POWER Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV other than RCA when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 11 TRACKING Up and Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels Works as an ENTER key on some TVs VOL Volume Up and Down Raises and lowers sound 13 Play
28. ing a Tape Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 4 or TV s video input to see the picture from the VCR 2 Insert a tape in the VCR VCR automatically turns on The cassette in indicator 79 lights and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV VCR feature is set to ON The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on POWER STOP EJECT CHANNE RECORD lt 4REW PLAY PAUSE FWDP gt Safety Tab 3 Press PLAY on the remote or PLAYePAUSE on the VCR if necessary PLAY appears in the VCR s display panel 4 Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Details are on page 16 5 Press STOP on the remote or STOPeEJECT on the VCR 6 Press REW REW will appear in the VCR s display panel The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding 7 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound 14 Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed 1 Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 2 Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu 3 Press 1
29. inning of the tape you would Insert the prerecorded tape Make sure the tape is rewound Press STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the VCR Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 Press FWD to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 Press STOP on the remote or STOPeEJECT on the VCR This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot Press DISPLAY to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal displays Press DISPLAY gt gt Press DISPLAY Again a le STOP CH 05 0 30 00 Status Displays Will Time Out 11 18 96 Mon 0 30 00 HoursA Minutes Seconds 1 30AM SLP Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out No Displays Press DISPLAY Again a 0 30 00 HoursA Minutes Seconds 17 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 2 Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds SRCH appears in the VCR s display panel Index Search The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program Duri
30. n TV screen Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR VCR Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE VCR and sets remote to control the VCR MENU PROG Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Removes a menu from the screen Used to program the VCR 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 PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on and off PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels Using the Remote Control Remote Control VCR Function Buttons continued RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording XPR See page 26 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SEARCH Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV Lets you advance tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback TV Function Buttons Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV Some buttons may not work with every TV CHAN Up or Down Selects next h
31. nction Buttons as described on page 13 Remote Button 07 06 04 11 04 06 03 04 06 06 06 01 06 11 01 05 13 01 06 05 06 06 09 05 08 01 05 06 07 08 10 06 13 03 06 04 06 11 06 06 06 05 07 09 00 10 00 01 04 06 19 02 11 Using the Remote Control Remote Control O 70 30 tO O amp O 70 80 O g O O O MENU CLEAR DISPLAY PROG SEARCH PLAY REW FWD RECORD SPEED F ADV I gt PAUSEII SLOW v TRACKING a 12 Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Used with POWER button to turn on another brand of TV other than RCA when the remote is programmed to control that TV See page 11 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 VCR for a timer recording DISPLAY Shows VCR operating displays on the TV screen Displays the time counter FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback F ADV Frame Advance Lets you view one frame with each press of the button while the tape is paused INPUT Turns the line input on or off VID1 appears in VCR s display panel and VIDEO appears o
32. ng playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen 3 Press FWD or REW to search for the next index mark or press two number buttons to enter the specific index mark you want the VCR to search for Press CLEAR to correct an entry 4 Press FWD to search forward or press REW to search in reverse 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR e A mark too close to your location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less e The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape 18 INDEX SEARCH Press REM or FF to begin scanning OR Enter a specific Index number Press SEARCH to exit INDEX SEARCH Searching for Index number Press STOP to cancel Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 at any spot on the tape This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times 1 Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on
33. on the remote or STOP EJECT on the VCR when recording is finished 21 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording 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 safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs Setting a Timer Recording 1 Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu 2 3 Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu 4 Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program VCR MAIN MENU 1 One time single program recorded once 1 Timer Recordings 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day TIMER RECORDINGS 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 1 Create a New Program 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 5 Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number use INPUT or 0 0 to select video input start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts Program 1 One time Press CLEAR to correct an entry Channel 6 Press SPEED on the remote to change recording spee
34. ou want to erase appears on the screen Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks To timer record from the component connected to the VCR s line input Press INPUT or 0 0 to select VIDEO in place of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs Program 1 One time ChanneL 08 Start time 02 10 PM End time 03 35 PM Start date 11 18 96 Mon Tape speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog Program 1 One time ChanneL VIDEO Start time End time 1 Start date Tape speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to exit 23 Recording a Program Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language SAP The Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 1 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 2 If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator appear
35. ound 2 Tape Playback HI FI e Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the hi fi track and for normal use 0 Exit The HI FI indicator is lit in the VCR s display panel during hi fi playback e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track e Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the hi fi track sound on sound 19 Recording a Program Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections Basic Recording Operating Instructions Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Recording Audio Only Express XPR Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Using the Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed SP or SLP The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCR s display panel The VCR automatically selects the playback speed SP LP or SLP Recording Time Type P 6Hr 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 SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion pictur
36. ovided If your TV is not stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 3 Geyer oe reve You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 10 Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others From Cable A Cable Box RF Coaxial CN S out Cable al Back of VCR VIDEO AUDIO 3 3 ANT IN CH RF OUT 75 to 75 300 Ohm RF Coaxial Cable supplied Separator VHF eH Cable EA Antenna Back of TV Cable Box From Cable iil GN yov RF C ial Back of VCR CBE VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO S e NOM Back of TV RF Coaxial Cable supplied xe CABLE STRE Hooking Up the VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 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 CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 Continue to page 7
37. 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 ___ VR609HF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration Se m3 E3 Hooking Up the VCR 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 Pay Channels Only Connecting Two VCRs for Copying oo WH 9 AA Tapes Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCR Place Channels in VCR s Memory 99 99 L 95 n 5 Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Memory Select a Language Choisissez une Langue Set the Time and Date Use TVeVCR Button Set Auto TV VCR Feature ElElarcme co Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV Remote Control Playing a Tape Operating Instructions Using the Playback Featur
38. r Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Korea Part Number 96 VR609HF 1
39. rches 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 Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Start the VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them REW Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP EJ ECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette References Location of Controls Back Panel VIDEO AUDIO L R ANT IN CH3 CH4 Switch VIDEO and AUDIO L and R IN Jacks Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV Receives signals from another component like a to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these using one of the basic hookups jacks Use INPUT to select VID1 in the VCR s display panel ANT Antenna IN Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable VIDEO and AUDIO L and R OUT Jacks system that is attached to this connector Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV monitor or VCR when it is connected RF OUT Connector to these jacks Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied Cassette in Indicator
40. ress VCR then press MENU again e If you use a basic hookup check VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TVeVCR to VCR MAIN MENU turn it on 1 Timer Recordings e Check the connections erie B Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS C Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Ea uto Channel Search The VCR automatically selects CABLE cable TV or eta cn T y A namie SEE ANTENNA If you need to change the setting manually press 3 Wait until the channel numbers stop changing This takes 0 Exit about one to two minutes The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found Pressing CHAN on the remote or CHANNEL on the VCR up or down will select only the active channels Setting Up the VCR Startup 6 Add or remove channels from the VCR s memory You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active have weak signals or you do not want to watch them We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page before adding or removing channels Channels 1 125 and VID1 were placed in memory at the factory A B m mM O O Press VCR on the remote Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS menu Follow the directions on the screen Add or remove more channels by entering channel numters or using CHAN up or
41. s in the VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on 3 Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR s display panel and on the TV screen 4 Select the channel or line input to be recorded The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen 5 Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu C Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception STEREO MONO or SAP e Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo e Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy e Set to SAP to record SAP second audio program instead of the main audio The SAP indicator lights in the VCR s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP D Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen 6 Press RECORD to start recording REC appears in the VCR s display panel 7 Press STOP on the remote or STOPeEJECT on the VCR when you are finished 24 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Audio URWNN AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI O Exit Recording Audio Only You can record audio
42. t stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both left and right channels 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 SOT oe reve You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 10 From Antenna or Cable ee Back of VCR op VIDEO Ut c ANT IN DQ IN e S D 9 Qy i E RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF CD L OR Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV 300 75 Oh From Antenna Back of VCR puri od VIDEO AUDIO HF Coaxial Cable supplied HET OUT AUDIO S VIDEO O D ODN Back of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box Continue to page 7 Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality hi fi stereo playback and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not pr
43. tereo or SAP 33 References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished 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 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 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 purchase
44. the TV screen ZERO SEARCH 3 Locate the point on the tape that you want to Current tape return to quickly 2 17 Press REM to go to 4 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 0 00 00 5 You can continue to play the tape or perform other Press SEARCH to exit functions When you are finished press STOP _OR 6 Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu The current tape counter is displayed 7 Press REW to return to 0 00 00 When the VCR ZERO SEARCH reaches 0 00 00 it will begin playback Current tape counter is 17 25 If the time counter reading has a minus in front of it press FWD to return to a reading of 0 00 00 Ad m t 8 Press STOP to stop zero search Press SEARCH to exii Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the hi fi and linear tracks on the tape The hi fi stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy hi fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks The Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR MIX feature lets you select which audio you play back VCR MAIN MENU To Select Playback Sound 1 Timer Recordings e oc 3 Ch L 1 Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV 7 ee screen 5 Audio 2 Press 5 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen NES 3 Press 2 to switch between HI Fl LINEAR or MIX i Recepti STEREO s
45. tible TV Chart sess Connections POUCA 5 3o ERR 58408680458 ftre nnd Cable System With Cable Box Cable System Without Cable Box CUGOSING cactawsns eques T adotta phus eee Two VCRs for Tape Copying continued on next page 35 References Index 36 LANGUAGE Menu 122r rea rnt her rs TER Limited Warranty essases ades er Rer PRA Line Input Recording From ML Playback Slow Motion 0 PLAY PAUSE Button 260220044454 is POWER Button scnacsecuseswss PREFERENCES MBHtb cisco te ERREUR PREV CH Previous Channel Button Problems SOIVING 45 64 420 eh YE e E dh d Product Registration cvcesosese RESTER ER RE i Program Remote to Controla TV PROGRAMS OVERLAP Screen Note to Cable TV Installer Number Buttons DE CIm FE EU E E zt On Screen DIsplays acce peme be to OERCE RR ER Operation Basic Recording ee stb eret Copyn Tapes slesset EE PRSE Sa edd ERE Editine Tapes 4 522 csqsessas EVO SES Express Recording aes weetexutierndbheno DIS HE 54 Genagsedews PECES EE es LIavDaER esescbsetkpiuPR ERIS ERERTE Playback Features 2 22 rn Recording Audio Only Recording BroadcastStereo TV Recording One Channel While Watching Another 4 2 Timer Recording ecvermeaaspeset eet 22 2 p_ Pause for Stop Action
46. to select Auto Play ON or OFF e Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAYePAUSE on the VCR during playback to stop the action PAUS appears in the VCR s display panel Press TRACKING up or down during stop action pause to reduce picture jitter 2 Press PLAYePAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to return to playback The VCR will automatically switch from stop action playback to stop after a few minutes Picture Search You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 During playback press FWD to search forward at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the VCR s display panel 2 To return to playback press FWD PLAY on the remote or PLAYePAUSE on the VCR Rewind Search 1 During playback press REW to search in reverse at a faster than normal speed SRCH appears in the VCR s display panel 2 To return to playback press REW PLAY on the remote or PLAYePAUSE on the VCR fO VC
47. w do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 C Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 5 You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes A Select a hookup by answering the questions above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 6 Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Basic hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 4 Qe eve B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality hi fi stereo playback and more convenient operation use of TVeVCR button not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided If your TV is no
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