RCA VR602HF User's Manual
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1. 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 4 Continue to page 8 B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality Hi Fi Stereo playback and more convenient operation use of the TVeVCR 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 and TV 3 Continue to page 8 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 10 for details From Antenna or Cable 300 75 Ohm Adapter OR 3 E fii voco Q 75 to 75 300 Ohm Back of VCR IN rs CD VHF UHF OUT TO D Ti RF Coaxial Cable supplied Separator VHF D R T OR cable UHF Antenna Back of TV From Antenna or Cable 300 75 Ohm Adapter Back of VCR fino VIDEO1 Audio Video Cables VIDEO INPUT OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT VHF UHF 3 CH 4 mm TUE ey D E OUT TO S DD MONO Back of TV RF Coaxial Cable supplied CABLE ANTENNA 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 3CH 4 switc2. e RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to STEREO to record broadcast stereo See page 22 e RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature must be set to SAP to record SAP See page 22 e STEREO or SAP indicator not on Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP continued on next page References Trouble Checks Trouble Rewind does not operate Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Incorrect time or date VCR makes noise when stopped Will not AutoProgram 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 French Time counter disappears while searching No stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisy Here s what to try 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 tape s safety tab broken off e Clock was not set accurately check AM PM and date See page 11 e VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the
3. 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 a safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs e If you receive all channels from a cable box complete CABLE BOX SETUP on the next page Setting a Timer Recording VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER PROGRAMMING 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS 2 Press 1 to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu SOUMOETENCSHOU LETTS PROGRAM RECORD 3 Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program FONE TINE 2 DAILY CEVERY DAY 3 WEEKDAYS MON FRI 4 WEEKLY ONCE WEEK 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 PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME CHANNEL CABLE 4 WEEKLY program recorded at same time once a week PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME 4 Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel CHANNEL Q8 CABLE number or INPUT on the remote to select line input start START TIME A time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Follow the on screen prompts PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME CHANNEL 08 CABLE Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry START TIME 02 10 PM END TIME Seine Zine If
4. CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS TUNING MODE CABLE CABLE BOX SETUP IS A CABLE BOX BEING USED WITH THE VCR FOR ALL CHANNELS 1 YES CONTINUE ENTER THE CHANNEL NUMBER FOR VIEWING THE CABLE BOX SIGNAL Zis YOUR VCR WILL NOW RECEIVE ALL CHANNELS FROM THE CABLE BOX ON VCR CH 11 PRESS MENU TO EXIT PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME CHANNEL VIDEO IN START TIME 7 lt END TIME START DATE TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO EXIT VCR MAIN MENU 1 TIMER PROGRAMMING 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS 3 CHANNEL SETUP PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME CHANNEL 08 CABLE START TIME 02 10 PM END TIME 03 35 PM START DATE 11 17 95 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO DELETE PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG 25 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 Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote If you have a compatible RCA or ProScan remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons you can program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2 This lets you control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of this VCR to VCR1 or VCR2 position Then the 1 Turn on th
5. MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS WN compatible remote operates the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button depending SETUP OPTIONS on the position you select in the menu 26 REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 AUTO PLAY ON AUTO TV VCR ON AUDIO SETUP RUNS 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display SETUP OPTIONS 3 Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 or PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE VCR2 feature 4 Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible VCR s remote SETUP OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL VCR2 AUTO PLAY ON AUTO TV VCR ON AUDIO SETUP to change the setting and program this VCR to respond to VCR1 or VCR2 depending on the position you selected in step 3 WN O EXIT TO MAIN MENU 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 Stereo 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 p
6. 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 Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP The Hi Fi indicator in the VCR s display panel turns off VCR MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS PWNS SETUP OPTIONS 1 REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY ON 3 AUTO TV VCR ON 4 AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP 1 RECEPTION STEREO 2 PLAYBACK HI FI O EXIT TO SETUP Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different recording features These features are explained in the following sections Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed SP LP or SLP The 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 frame advance slow motion and picture search work well in this speed LP Long Play gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of
7. the PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR feature to LINEAR to hear SAP Details are on page 19 e Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy Press RECORD and PLAY at the same time on the VCR or REC on the remote to start recording The RECORD indicator lights in the display panel Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished RUN VCR MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS SETUP OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 AUTO PLAY ON AUTO TV VCR ON AUDIO SETUP AWN AUDIO SETUP 1 RECEPTION STEREO 2 PLAYBACK HI FI O EXIT TO SETUP 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 VIDEO appears on the TV screen The VCR records audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO1 IN jacks 2 Use 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 and PLAY at the same time on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording The RECORD indicator lights in the VCR s display panel 4 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished Recording While You re Away Timer Recording
8. 21 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 record 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 22 1 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 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 Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen Select the channel or line input to be recorded The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen 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 4 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu C Press 4 again to display the AUDIO SETUP menu D Press 1 to select the type of audio RECEPTION STEREO SAP or MONO e Select STEREO for normal and stereo broadcast TV recording 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
9. 4 0D i i 4 O O RF Coaxial errr VIDEO Ss Cable ae ae l q Audio Video LY Cables q oor Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Ei Playback VCR only 7 Q XQ IN FROM 0D AUDIO1 y ANT gt Audio Video Cables IN FROM ANT VHF UHF OUT TO TV 3 CH 4 RF Coaxial Cable supplied Recording VCR GS A o L 4 From Antenna Cable or Cable Box jiiim VIDEO1 l i D L i N Audio video E Cables wv y 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 See Recording Audio Only on page 23 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 receiver to receive stereo broadcasts or play bac
10. ERMINER 11 VCR Function Buttons POWER TV VCR PREV CH DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY CLEAR O O v TRACKING Oa 12 CHAN Channel Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Lets you change entries when setting the time or VCR for a timer recording 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 Searches the picture in forward motion during playback F ADV Frame Advance Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in stop action pause INPUT Turns the line input on or off 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 continued on next page VCR Function Buttons 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 VCR on and off PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Pre
11. Setting Up the VCR Startup 9 Set the time and date A Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU B Press 5 to display SET VCR CLOCK The TIMER indicator in the VCR s display panel flashes if the clock is not set 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 to start the clock and remove SET VCR CLOCK menu from the screen 10 Select the language s lectionner la langue This feature lets you select English or French as the language for your on screen menus A B Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 6 to switch between English or French e Select LANGUAGE to have the menus displayed in English e Select LANGUE to have the menus displayed in French VCR MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS SET VCR CLOCK AWN SET VCR CLOCK TIME Ci aN CHH MM DATE PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO EXIT AQURWN VCR MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS SET VCR CLOCK LANGUAGE LANGUE MENU PRINCIPAL DU VCR PROGRAMMATION REVISER PROGRAMMES CANAUX OPTIONS REGLAGE VCR REGLER L HORLOGE LANGUE LANGUAGE O AUFWN T
12. VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode e Check antenna connections e Check TUNING MODE CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 9 e Channels must be placed in memory using AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory See page 9 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if TUNING MODE 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 15 e Press SLOW or PLAY to return to normal playback e Clock was not set See page 11 e Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR e LANGUAGE feature set to LANGUE See page 11 e This is normal Details are on page 15 e PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR feature must be set to HI FI to hear stereo sound during playback See page 19 e Stereo signal is weak Set RECEPTION STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO e Press the TRACKING up or down button on the remote to minimize the noise 31 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 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 requir
13. VR602 HF VIDEO CASSETTE Introduction Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE RISKOF ELECTR sHock REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture Cautions Product Registration 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 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 a
14. cessary Details are on page 18 5 Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote 6 Press REW on the VCR or the remote 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 14 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features AUTO PLAY Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start playing when a tape with the safety tab removed is inserted VCR MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS RUN SETUP OPTIONS 1 REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY ON 3 AUTO TV VCR ON 4 AUDIO SETUP O EXIT TO MAIN MENU 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the SETUP OPTIONS 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 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 The picture works best for tapes recorde
15. channels 2 13 are the only ones that are preset at the factory A Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNEL menu Follow the directions on the screen moo w Add or remove more channels by using the CHAN up and down buttons AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE THEN PRESS CH UP Wr TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR MAIN MENU RUN CHANNEL SETUP AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS TUNING MODE CABLE CABLE BOX SETUP EXIT TO MAIN MENU 1 TIMER PROGRAMMING 2 REVIEW PROGRAMS 3 CHANNEL SETUP VCR MAIN MENU No CHANNEL SETUP AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNEL H IS PRESENTLY ADDED PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT Setting Up the VCR Startup 7 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 while watching another channel on the TV Details are on page 20 A Press TV VCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel B Press CHAN up or down to change channels on the VCR The channel number changes on the TV sc
16. d 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 15 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button 1 Press DISPLAY 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 DISPLAY again this display times out 2 Press DISPLAY again to continually display the time counter on the TV screen 3 Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays Time Counter The time counter shows the actual 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 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 DISPLAY 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 Press STOP This is the end of the program You can begin recording a new program 4 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 5 Press DISPLAY to re
17. dealer for warranty information 32 References Index 3CH 4 Switch ecccecccesseeeeeeeeee Accessories Included ccsceseeseseeeees Add or Remove Channels from Amplifier Receiver Connections Antenna Connections cccccceeseeeeee AUDIO SETUP Menu 000 Audio Only Recording AUDIO1 VIDEO1 IN Jacks AUDIO1 VIDEO1 OUT Jacks AUTO TV VCR Feature ccccccceceeeeed AUTO PLAY Feature cccceceseseeeeeeeeed AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS Feature Back Patel siseissssesivssssereccosavsiartscccsacss Batteries Inserting in Remote BY Cable Box Setup ccsccceseesesteeeeseeseey Cable System With Cable Box ConnectiOns s csseessesssesseestesseeenees 2 Cable System Without Cable Box Connections siecia a Cable Box Setup sceccsseccssessesseeseseeseseees Card Registration CHAN Buttons CHANNEL SETUP Menu 0 04 Checking Timer Recordings 00004 Checks Trouble cccccccceseseeeeees Choosing a Hookup ccsceseeesteeeeeeeeed Cleaning the VCR cscccscssesesssesteseseens CLEAR Button cccceceeeeeeed Clearing Timer Programs scee Commercial Scan Compatible Remotes ccccccseseeeeens COMMECHONS isccsciessesssisesescsasscassxscnsszcazes Amplifier Receivel ccccece Audio Video Jacks ccceceees 2l Cable TV isisisi i Two VCRs Contents Copying Tape Connec
18. e TV and VCRs 2 Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or the TV s video input 3 If you connected your VCR using Option A page 6 tune the recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one you 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 4 Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR 5 Press PLAY then PAUSE on the playback VCR s remote 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 6 Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR Then press PAUSE on the recording VCR s remote to place the recording VCR in record pause 7 Press PAUSE 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 the recording VCR s remote to stop copying the tape Then locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD REW or PLAY Press PAUSE on the playback VCR s remote Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying 9 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 VCR MAIN
19. ed 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 purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your
20. g Instructions Using the Playback Features Auto Play Feature Picture Search DISPLAY Button Time Counter ELL REAA CE Zero Search HARHA Commercial Scan SEARCH Button _ Slow Motion Pause for Stop Action Frame Advance Automatic Tracking raie ILo ILo ILo Manual Tracking PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR Feature Recording a Program Types of Recordings Recording Speeds EERI Recording Pause Basic Recording 3 Operating Instructions Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel __ _ Express Recording Recording Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP___ Recording Audio Only ANER Recording While You re Away Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording Select Cable Box Viewing Channel __ Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input Checking or Clearing El A Timer Recordings Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote References Specifications Cleaning the VCR Location of Controls Front Panel Back Panel Display Panel Trouble Checks Limited Warranty Index Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types Basic A and Advanced B The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna cable connection It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may no
21. h on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV VCR 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 Hi Fi Stereo playback and more convenient operation use of the TVeVCR 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 Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF See page 10 for details From Cable i Back of VCR Cable Box RF Coaxial Cable oy Mou T 3 E IN FRON VHF UHF OUT TO KOD 3 CH 4 voeo Q M RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator Cable Antenna Back of TV Cable Box OD ur RF Coaxial Cable From Cable Back of VCR meon TOD VHF UHF ouT To KOD m OUT O r S 9 L MONO CABLE ANTENNA Back of TV RF Coaxial Cable supplied Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels such as HBO Showtime Pay Per View etc A Basic hookup Use thi
22. k 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 See Playback Operation on page 14 Back of VCR IN FROM ANT VHF UHF OUT TO TV 3 CH 4 Audio Video Cables Back of Amplifier Receiver LEFT D D RIGHT REC PLAY PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX Back of VCR IN FROM ANT OD VHF UHF OUT TO TV IN Q 3 CH 4 Audio Video Cables Back of eee Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing CT CT 2 AA Batteries Remote RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 221347 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 POWER on the remote The POWER and VCR indicators in the VCR s display panel light The TIMER indicator flashes until the time is set 8 continued on next page Startup 5 Place channels in the VCR s memory The fir
23. move the time counter from the screen These displays time out The time counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search 16 Press DISPLAY gt gt Press DISPLAY Again gt gt Press DISPLAY Again gt gt STOP CH 05 0 30 00 Status Displays 11 17 95 FRI 01 30AM SLP 0 30 00 HoursA Minutes Seconds Time Counter Only i STOP CH 05 0 30 00 Status Displays 11 17 95 FRI 01 30AM SLP Using the Playback Features Zero Search The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 at any spot on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape several times 1 Insert the prerecorded tape 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen 3 Use PLAY FF or REW to advance to 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 to display the ZERO SEARCH menu on the TV screen The current time counter appears N O oO A 8 Press REW or FF to return to 0 00 00 The time counter remains in the upper right corner of the TV screen during search Commercial Scan SEARCH Button This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments 1 Press SEARCH during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds Slow Motion You ca
24. n 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 Press SLOW to begin slow motion playback 2 Use TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press SLOW or PLAY to return to playback The VCR automatically switches from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS 2 17 25 PRESS REW TO GO TO 0 00 PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS 2 17 25 PRESS FWD TO GO TO 0 00 PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT 17 Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop Action This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action 2 Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback The VCR automatically switches from stop action playback to stop after a few minutes Frame Advance F 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 to stop the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to resume normal playback A
25. nd 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 ___ VR602HE Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration I a m 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 Only Pay Channels Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 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 ____ Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Memory 2 B EN g H Use TVe VCR Button Set the AUTO TV VCR Feature Set the Time and Date Select the Language S lectionner la langue Using the Remote Control VCR Function Buttons 12 13 Playing a Tape Operatin
26. ookup 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 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 or Cable Box HO O IN FROM E AUDIO1 ANT L N O VHF UHF OUT TO TV 3 CH 4 VIDEO1 im RF Coaxial Cable supplied Recording VCR KS R LD Q D S L VHF UHF OUT OUT TO TV 3 CH
27. other component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select VIDEO1 OUT and AUDIO1 R and L OUT Jacks Send signals from VCR to another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks RECORD TIMER Indicator Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is turned off Flashes when the clock is not set or a timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR VCR Indicator Lights when using the TV VCR button When using one of the basic hookups e The picture is coming from the VCR when the VCR indicator is on e The picture is coming from the television channels when the VCR indicator is off 29 References Trouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter Trouble No power VCR does not respond to remote 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 or play Will not record Stereo or SAP sound not recorded 30 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 Aim
28. ounds 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 Location of Controls Front Panel POWER STOP EJECT TV VCR 28 Tape Compariment POWER VCR Co Co CHANNEL Hi Fi STEREO SAP COW L TRACKING T 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 PAUSE Pauses the tape for stop action viewing during playback Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording unwanted material PLAY Plays a tape Press with RECORD to start the VCR recording POWER Turns the VCR on or off oa TIMER RECORD PLAY FWD PAUSE RECORD Se Y REW RECORD Press RECORD and PLAY at the same time to start the VCR recording Used for expre
29. reen C Press TV VCR to see the TV channels The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel Change channels using the TV s remote D Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 E Press TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR 8 Set AUTO TVNCR feature 10 If you used one of the basic hookups leave the Auto TV VCR feature set to ON If you used the video input of your TV to connect the VCR 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 VCR SETUP OPTIONS 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 The VCR will automatically switch the TV VCR setting to VCR every time you turn on the VCR insert a tape with its safety tab removed or press PLAY 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 will not turn on automatically and the signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted Pressing TV VCR on the remote will turn the VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal RUNS VCR MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP VCR SETUP OPTIONS WN SETUP OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 AUTO PLAY ON AUTO TV VCR ON AUDIO SETUP EXIT TO MAIN MENU
30. remote at VCR with no objects between them e Change batteries e Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 VCR2 feature See page 26 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 the TRACKING button on the remote or the VCR 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 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 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 e Safety tab removed from cassette e Make sure the line indicator VIDEO does not appear on the TV screen for normal recording from the VCR s tuner Press INPUT on the remote to turn the line input off
31. s essione SPEED Button Speeds Recording Startup wees STEREO Indicator sinira Stereo Amplifier Receiver COMMECHONS i ss cstires cata diiansngentecs Stereo TV Recording 0 0 Stop Action Pause c ccseeseeseeeeeeesee STOP Button 00044 20 22 25 STOP EJECT Button 14 Stopping a Recording cccseeeeeeee Stopping Timer Programs Table of Contents isisisi reise Time and Date Setting cscseeeee Time Counters asissssescscerseserssccervicrenecrse TIMER TridicatOt iiias Timer Recording Checking and Clearing Front VCR Line Input RIS ieee Trouble Checks anniina TUNING MODE Feature Turm On VCR iesiri TVeVCR Button VER CONTO Sinsin VOR Indicator VCR MAIN MENU L VCR Cleaning iasescdssetesseeseessassons VCR Turn On sal VCR1 VCR2 Feature cccccscesreceeees VCRs Memory Placing Channels VCRs Connecting for Tape Co VIDEO1 IN Jacks eeecseessescseeeeees ai VIDEO1 OUT Jacks Warranty Limited Zero Searc ies csssssisesiascccssavesisticcenara seieseease For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the USA 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 es
32. s hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories From Cable 1 Set the 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR to Back of VCR either channel 3 or 4 Cable Box BE canlar Tune the TV to this channel and use the gable N FROM on TV VCR button to watch the VCR SS 6 TS O D VHF UHF OUT TO KS 2 Connect as shown ia rite 4 This connection may require additional vozo Q accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and RF Coaxial Cable cable box supplied 4 Continue to page 8 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator Cable Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup g Use this hookup for slightly improved Eroh cable Cable Box picture quality Hi Fi Stereo playback and On Son more convenient operation use of the TVVCR button is not required Sate i T 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided i Back of VCR If your TV is not stereo a Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels IN FROM ANT 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and VHF UHF OUT TO TV cable box oe CS 3 Continue to page 8 Tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR View all pay channels through the VCR ar supplied Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A hookup Use this h
33. ss PREV CH to switch between the two channels REC Starts VCR recording Used for express recording See page 21 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SEARCH Displays ZERO SEARCH menu on TV Advances tape 60 seconds during playback SLOW Used for slow motion playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP LP SLP STOP Stops the VCR s normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play 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 13 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 automatically turns on The VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV VCR feature is turned 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 VCR TIMER RECORD Hi Fi STEREO SAP Safety Tab 3 Press PLAY if necessary 4 Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR to remove any streaks from the picture if ne
34. ss 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 EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette TV VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel continued on next page References Location of Controls Back Panel Display Panel OD AUDIO1 D Q OUT IN VIDEO1 3CH 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 signal to TV using the cable supplied TIMER VCR ee Hi Fi Indicator Lights when PLAYBACK HI FIl MIX LINEAR feature is set to HI FI or MIX POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo SAP Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP C co C Hi Fi STEREO SAP C C C IN FROM ANT VHF UHF OUT TO TV 3CH 4 VIDEO1 IN and AUDIO1 R and L IN Jacks Receive signals from an
35. ss two numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your cable box Press 0 before a single digit number Valid numbers are 01 13 Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the cable box s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks press INPUT on the remote to select the VIDEO IN option 6 Press MENU A message appears which will time out or you can press MENU to return to CHANNEL SETUP Menu The VCR automatically enters the output channel of your cable box and CABLE in the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu 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 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 remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 for REVIEW PROGRAMS Each entered program is displayed for a few seconds in sequence Press MENU or 2 to display information faster 3 Press CLEAR on the remote when the program you want to erase appears on the screen 1 2 3 VCR MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING REVIEW PROGRAMS CHANNEL SETUP PWN CHANNEL SETUP AUTO SEARCH
36. st time you turn on the VCR or after a power interruption the VCR displays a message on the TV screen prompting you to AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS for the VCR 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 set up channels Channel Setup on the VCR because you change cable or antenna signals A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen 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 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 CHANNEL SETUP menu C Press 1 to begin AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS 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 It is best to place channels in memory using the AUTO SEARCH CHANNELS feature described above before you add or remove channels since
37. t be needed The advanced hookup shows 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 How do you receive your TV signals Choose one answer from below A Outside antenna Turn to page 3 B Rabbit ears set top and or bow tie antenna Turn to page 3 C Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 3 B Cable box to unscramble all the channels Turn to page 4 C Cable box to unscramble only pay channels such as HBO Showtime Cinemax etc Turn to page 5 You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 6 How to hook up a stereo amplifier receiver A Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above B Then modify the connections as shown on page 7 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 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR
38. t 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 VR602HF 1 VQTS3190 A
39. tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause frame advance slow motion and picture search work well in this speed Recording Time Cassette SP LP SLP T 120 2Hrs 4Hrs 6Hrs T 160 2Hrs 40Min 5Hrs 20Min 8Hrs Recording Pause This feature lets you prevent recording short passages of unwanted material Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start recording The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes Basic Recording Operating Instructions To make a recording Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or the TV s video input channel 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 Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen 4 Select the channel to be recorded The channel number appears on the TV screen 5 Press RECORD and PLAY at the same time on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording The RECORD indicator appears in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV channel while VCR is recording a different channel 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 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 Select the channel
40. tions ad Copying Tapes cccccsccessesceseseeseeesneseens Date and Time Setting cccseeeeeees Design Specifications ccccsecseseeeees DISPLAY Button Display Panel Editing Tapes Express XPR Recording ccceee FF Fast Forward BUttOD insiren First Time Operation Frame Advance Feature uu cece E F ADV Frame Advance Button Francais Front Patel csissscstssccatsiscutecisscatvecreeiestessonrsd FWD Fast Forward Puttonen an Hi Fi Indicatot esnea Hookups Amplifier Receiver Audio Video Jacks Cable TV apenan 2 Hookup Choosing c ccccceecseseeeeseseesessed IN FROM ANT Connector INPUT Button i LANGUAGE LANGUE Menu J Language Selecting ccsceeeeeeeeed LANGUE LANGUAGE Menu 4 Limited Warranty cccccccseseeeeeeeeed Line Input Recording From 4 Location of Controls Remote Control iisitsesssisissrisissssd VER Back Pafiel oniinn inas VCR Display Panel VCR Front Patel is sidicactictstess LP Speed MENU Button Number Buttons Operating Instructions Audio Only Recording 000 Broadcast Stereo TV Recording Copying Tapes ccccccscscseseesecees Express XPR Recording Playing a Tape 0004 Recording a Program SAP Recording Timer Recordingsi Operation First Time cccsceeeees 8 OUT TO TV Connector PAUSE Button Pause for S
41. top Action Pause Recording Picture Search PLAY Button 2 1414 PLAYBACK HI FI LINEAR MIX PQ ature si isssivtecaaeisesitassbisssdbizassdasias Playing a Tape ccccscssesesseseeeeteseeees POWER Button POWER Indicator PREV CH Previous Channel Batt ereen Problems Solving Product Registration REC BUON B aturescsaivssssissssaivessaissiaassearaiacinases D2 RECORD Indicator cccceee Recording AUGIO ONIY secssssrsssstsersiscessszcenvasreseass BASIC ciel E EEA E 20 Broadcast Stereo TV Express Recording sssrini From Another VCR 26 One Program While Watching Anothe ccceeee PIUSE e erea E Erste ca ess Types Qf sissie ter RECORD Button Registration Card c000 REMOTE CONTROL Feature Remote Control cccccceseeeseeeeeees 12 Remote Sensor cccccccsecseeseseseeseeeeseeeeseees y Remove or Add Channels from REMOVE ADD CHANNEL Menu Review Programs io r REW Button Safety Precautions isscctisscessesiereacsssnseasess SAP Indicato siiri SAP Recordingsi sssi SEARCH Button Searching Picture S lectionner la langue Sensor Remote ceceeseeeeeeseeeeseseeseeed 5 SET VCR CLOCK Menu csccseeceeeeed SLOW Buttons SLOW Motion ssis isinsi niata SLP Speed iss cxccesisicsstsisictsccerecsaccennied Solving Problem ccccceeeeees SP Speed seassiesiscaiscisiensassnrariesisrieaserss need SPecification
42. utomatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back 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 Occasionally 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 up or down on the remote or the VCR for the best possible picture During stop action pause press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture When the sound is noisy press TRACKING up or down on the remote for the best possible sound 18 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features PLAY BACK 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 PLAYBACK HI FI MIX LINEAR feature lets you select which audio you play back To Select Playback Sound 1 Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to see the SETUP OPTIONS menu on the TV screen 3 Press 4 to see the AUDIO SETUP menu on the TV screen 4 Press 2 to switch between HI FI MIX
43. you receive all channels from a cable box and have completed CABLE BOX SETUP the output channel of your PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME cable box and the word CABLE automatically appears on the CHANNEL 08 CABLE menu See page 25 START TIME 02 10 PM END TIME 03 35 PM START DATE 11 17 95 FRI 5 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT 6 Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears PRESS MENU TO SAVE which times out or you can press MENU to return to the VCR MAIN MENU 7 Repeat steps 2 6 for additional programs or press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen PROGRAM 1 8 Ifyou are using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to HAS BEEN SAVED the channel you want to record Otherwise turn off the VCR before recording begins The TIMER indicator appears in the VCR display panel Stopping a Timer Recording With the VCR Press POWER and then STOP EJECT within a few seconds With the Remote Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds 24 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Select cable box viewing channel Required only if all channels are received from a cable box Timer Recording 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu Press 4 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu 4 Press 1 when the CABLE BOX SETUP menu appears 5 Pre
44. you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons Press STOP EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when the recording is finished 20 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 the end of the recording Ul POWER STOPEIECT TVVCR Hane Operating Instructions PLAY RECORD Turn on the VCR Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Select the channel you want to record PORN Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed 5 Press RECORD and PLAY at the same time on the VCR or REC on the remote to activate recording 6 Press RECORD or REC repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the program is displayed on the TV screen Each press of RECORD or REC increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours Press Recording RECORD Time RECORD LENGTH 0 00 0 30 30 Min CH 04 l 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs 300 3 Hrs Recording Display on 4 00 4 Hrs TV Screen 0 00 Turns Off The RECORD and TIMER indicators appear in the VCR s display panel During recording press RECORD and PLAY together 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
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