RCA TV/Radio/CD Player CD Player User Manual
Contents
1. Commercial Scan 15 Index Search 15 Go To Search 15 Recording a Program Recordings 16 Recording Speeds 16 Normal Recording To Make a Recording 16 Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 16 Express Recording 17 Recording While You re Away Timer Recording 18 Select Cable Box Viewing Channel 19 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 20 Timer Recording From the VCR s Line Input 20 Recording Features Recording Pause 20 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions 21 Copying and Editing Using a Compatible Remote 21 References Location of Controls Front Panel 22 Back Panel 23 Display Panel 23 Trouble Checks 24 25 Specifications 26 Cleaning the VCR 26 Limited Warranty 27 Index 28 29 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 not be needed The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video jacks The advanced hookup may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR 1 How does your TV receive 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 page2. 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 above 2 Ifusing one of the basic hookups press TV VCR to switch to the TV channel The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel 3 Select the channel you want to watch with the TV s channel buttons 4 Press STOP when recording is finished Recording a Program Express Recording 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 1 Turn on the VCR 2 Insert a tape with safety tab in place 3 Select the channel you want to record 4 Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote 5 Press RECORD to activate recording 6 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 Each press increases the time 30 minutes up to 4 hours The amount of time the VCR will record appears on the TV screen and the RECORD and TIMER indicators light in the VCR display panel Press Recording RECORD Time Rec Ch 04 Record Length 0 00 0 30 30 Min 1 00 1 Hr 1 30 1 Hr 30 Min 2 00 2 Hrs Press REC to set length 5 00 3 Hrs Display on TV Screen 4 00 4 Hrs 0 00 Recording Turns Off Stopping a Recording in Progress You can stop a recording by Pressing and holding the STOP button for approximately three secon
3. 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 Safety Tab 3 Press PLAY if necessary 4 Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Refer to Manual and Automatic Tracking section 5 Press STOP 6 Press REW End of Tape The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback Power Off If you press POWER while a tape is rewinding the VCR turns off automatically when it is completely rewound 7 Press EJ ECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound 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 2 to select Auto Play ON or OFF Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start playing automatically Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically 12 WN VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences WN PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON Exit Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop
4. Introduction Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture Cautions L 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 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 Refer to the identification rating label normally located on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage for this product 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 particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as c
5. The speed you select appears on the TV screen Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this VCR 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 SLP Super Long Play gives three times the recording time of 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 SLP T 120 2Hrs 6Hrs T 160 2Hrs 40Min 8Hrs Normal Recording 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 Inserta tape with safety tab in place 2 If using one of the basic hookups make sure the VCR indicator lights in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR to turn it on 3 Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote 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 to begin recording RECORD indicator lights in the VCR s display panel while the VCR is recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 16 For some cable box hookups this recording feature may not apply Contact your local cable company for assistance
6. 0 00 00 Press F FWD to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal displays Press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY Again Press DISPLAY Again Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 Status Displays Will Time Out 08 04 96 Sun 01 50AM SLP t 0 30 00 Time Counter Only Will Not Time Out No displays Hours A Minutes Seconds 0 30 00 Playing a Tape Using the Playback Features Commercial Scan SEARCH Button This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments i Index Search Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape approximately 120 seconds The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you begin recording a program Your VCR has two index playback features To locate the program you want to play select a specific index number or search by scanning Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to the current location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start sea
7. Action This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene Stop action works well for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action 2 Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the picture 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback The VCR switches from stop action playback to stop after a few minutes Picture Search You can search for a specific picture location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Sound is turned off during picture search Picture search works best for tapes recorded in SP or SLP speed Fast Forward Search 1 During playback press FF on the remote or FWD on the VCR to search forward at a faster than normal speed 2 Press the button again or press PLAY to return to playback Rewind Search 1 During playback press REW on the remote or VCR to search in reverse at a faster than normal speed 2 Press the button again or press PLAY to return to playback 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 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 and it has no effect during recording e When streaks or snow appear in the picture press TR
8. Pcs vet es Mp teats 16 Spanish IPS eee teeta EE ES 8 Specifications sea Tehni ee Red een 26 SPEED Button 000 11 16 18 21 Speeds Recording 0 eee eeee 16 Status Displays sese ees 14 STOP Button 02 ieienesieehe seda 11 22 Stop Action Pause 6 6 cece eee ee eee 13 Stopping Express Recording 0000 sees 17 Timer Recording 000e eee 18 Table of Contents 0 0 c cece eee 1 Tape Speed Indicators 00005 16 Tape COPINE ea sce etl ae x RIT n ur 21 Editing ever Ren UR EE 21 Playing fex ERE WORSE ERIT 12 Time and Date Setting 000 9 Time Counter nass s e 0 0 0 E cece cece 14 Timer Recording Checking and Clearing LL 20 Setting a Recording 005 18 Stopping a Recording 18 TIMER Indicator 0c cece e eee 23 TIMER RECORDINGS Menu 18 TRACKING Buttons 00 11 13 22 Trouble Checks esses 24 25 Turn Om VCR eX de u s 7 TV VCR Button 00 0008 9 10 11 12 22 VCR Controls 0 0 0 0 ccc cee eee 22 23 VCR Indicator lllseseuussss 9 10 12 23 VCR MAIN MENU 0 8 9 18 19 VCR Cleaning cm e eu RI ye Skew 3 26 VGR Turn On 225 220 UD PREMIER 7 VCR1 and VCR2 Buttons 04 21 VCRs Memory Placing Channels 8 VCRs Connecting for Tape Copying 6 War
9. 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 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 This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 27 References Index 28 Accessories Included 0 ccc eee eaee 7 Add or Remove Channels from Memory 9 ADD REMOVE CHANNEL Menu 9 Antenna Connections 00 eee eee 2 3 AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks 3 6 20 23 Auto Play Feature 00 22005 12 Auto TV VCR Feature 00 00 0 9 12 Auto Channel Search Feature 8 Back Panel 322 3234 ecole ex DLIM US 23 Batteries Inserting in Remote 7 Cable Box Viewing Channel 19 Cable System With Cable Box Connections 2 3 5 Cable System Without Cable Box Connections 2 3 Card Registration 6 0 0 cece eee eee i Cassette Insert 2 24 zilogv xw kept e xS 12 CH34 4 Switch nnana eee 3 7 10 23 CHANNEL Up or Down Bu
10. recording The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes 20 VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer Recordings TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs Program 1 One Time t Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 08 04 96 Sun Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog Program 1 One Time Channel VIDEO Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 08 04 96 Sun Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying hookups Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 2 Caution The unauthorized 3 recording of television programs and other materials may infringe the rights of others 4 5 6 8 9 Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you have connected 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 to select the line input 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 p
11. the TV to the channel selected with the 34 amp 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 Press POWER on the remote The POWER and VCR indicators light in the display panel Setting Up the VCR Startup 5 Select the language The VCR displays the on screen menus in the English Spanish or French language The word Language cycles through the different languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on VCR MAIN MENU the TV screen The arrow indicates which language is selected 1 T i ae r i Re c ordings oc 3 Ch l A Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on 4 Preferentes the TV screen 7 Language B Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE Dene te menu English LANGUAGE Spanish IDIOMA French ene a anguadee LANGUE M li spafio Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English Ingles 3 Fran ais Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish Espafiol Press MENU to continue Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French Fran ais 6 Place channels in the VCR s memory The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel list available through your signal type cable or antenna The signal type is automatically selected when you auto channel search Also if you change your signal system you must perform AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again Wai
12. 0 21 Pause for Stop Action 13 Pause Recording 0c cece eee eee 20 Picture Search inier aee TRUE ae ad 13 PLAY Button 0 00 0 cece eee 11 12 21 22 POWER Button 0 0 cece eee 11 22 POWER Indicator 0 0 00 cee 23 PREFERENCES Menu 9 10 12 21 PREV CH Previous Channel Button 11 Problems Solving sssssess 24 25 Product Registration 0 0 eee i References Index PROGRAMS OVERLAP Message 18 RECORD Indicator ssss 17 18 23 RECORD Button 05 11 16 18 22 Recording EXpr SS Lxssontweeuo enm Melee ri een 17 Normal 22 3 mesi T TREE 16 Timer nii weckhevUS b eve IE P SOEUR 18 Watching One Program While Recording Another asi 2286 19e eive 16 Recording Normal lsseeeeess 16 Registration Card i Remote Control 0 00 ccc cee eee 11 Remote Control VCR1 VCR2 Feature 21 Remote Sensor iissa snime cece ees 22 Remove or Add Channels from Memory 9 REMOVE ADD Channel Menu 9 REW Rewind Button 11 13 15 21 22 Safety Precautions 6 c cece i Safety Tab user nied aad PLN REPE ets 12 SEARCH Button 0 0 00 e cece eee 11 15 Search Picture urs oceans tga IMenee RES 13 Sensor Remote 000 0 cece eee eens 22 Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA Feature 8 SEP Speed is waste statics bate tas er RS 16 SPiSpeed
13. 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 Hooking Up the VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box A Basic hookup Al Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories ch req From Antenna 300 75 Ohm or Cable Adapter Back of VCR 1 Set the CH 34 gt 4 switch on back of VCR EN eo koe OR IN FROM to either channel 3 or 4 OIN Tune the TV to this channel and use the OUT N D TVeVCR button to watch the VCR voeo OAO oe Fil ath AUDIO ao D 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided RF Coaxial Cable supplied 3 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 4 Go to Startup section 75 to 75 300 E Separator Sia P cabe UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup EJ Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient P j mE A D operation use of TV VCR button is not Moe 300 75 Ohm
14. ACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR for the best possible picture During pause press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any jittering of the picture To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it 13 Using the Playback Features DISPLAY Button The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The time and date must be set before they can be displayed Time Counter 1 Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR 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 Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal status displays 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 beginning of the tape you would 14 Insert the prerecorded tape and make sure it is rewound to the beginning Press STOP Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to
15. CR indicator on the picture comes from the VCR With VCR indicator off the picture comes from the television channels 23 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 Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded 24 Here s what to try Plug VCR into an operating outlet Check connections Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them Change batteries e Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator off Switch TV to an active channel Check antenna connections Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR Check TV s fine tuning Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Set TV monitor to video input channel Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search frame advance slow motion and stop action playback Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down and out of the picture Check tape it may be worn out or of poor quality
16. EARCH feature before adding or removing channels A moo sg Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNEL display Follow the directions on the screen Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and down buttons 8 Set the time and date When you first turn on the VCR appears in the clock area of the VCR s display panel A Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote 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 Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries Press MENU twice on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE from the TV screen and start the clock The time and date appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY 9 Set the AUTO TV VCR feature Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups If you connected your VCR using the TV s video input you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and interrupting your TV signal A Press MENU on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen B Press 4 to display PREFERENCES Press 3 to select Auto TV VCR ON or OFF Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch your VCR on
17. From Antenna or Cable Adapter required OR 1 Connect as shown D This connection requires additional Back of VCR accessories not provided A Y adapter ue may be required to hear sound from both x channels if your TV is stereo 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 ORR era METTUS COR Tune the TV to its LINE audio video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to OFF See Auto TV VCR step in Startup section 9 6 RF Coaxial Cable supplied a7 C MEA Back of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels A Basic hookup Ly Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories From Cable A Back of VCR 1 Set the CH 34 gt 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Cable Box aie aN Tune the TV to this channel and use the Sn our OUF V A TV VCR button to watch the VCR VIDEO D aa 2 Connect as shown mo 0 DD This connection may require additional accessories not provided RF Coaxial Cable 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and ae cable box 4 Go to Startup section 3 piura VHF OD OR S Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Advanced hookup B Cable Box Use this hookup for slightly improved From Cable picture quality and more convenient D Gor operation use of TV VCR button is not required RF Coaxial Cable 1 Connect as sho
18. 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 No cassette in VCR Eject and re insert cassette Broken tape try another cassette VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE e Safety tab removed from cassette Make sure the line input is not selected Press INPUT to turn off the line input Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin Program entered incorrectly wrong channel or times Power interruption Reset clock Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Program exceeded tape s length or tape was not rewound beforehand VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start No tape in VCR or cassette s safety tab broken off Trouble Checks Trouble Rewind does not operate 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 Here s what to try Tape already rewound 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 Check antenna
19. accumulate more dust We recommend using a non abrasive anti static cleaner and polisher 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 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 Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warra nity does not cover 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 Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect 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
20. channel 3 or 4 of your TV Press the TV VCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television channels 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 nor interrupt the TV signal Pressing TV VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on or off 1 2 3 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels 1 2 CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channels 03 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit 1 2 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock SET TIME AND DATE Time Chh mm Date SET TIME AND DATE Time 02 30 PM hh mm Date 08 04 96 Sunday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set 1 2 3 4 VCR MAIN MENU Timer Recordings Set Clock Channels Preferences Wr PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON Exit Setting Up the VCR Startup 10 Use TV VCR button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups 10 When using one of the basic hookups the TV VCR 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 watc
21. connections Check Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature See page 8 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 12 25 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 2 Head Audio Mono 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 17 watts 3 6 inches high 91 5 mm 15 4 inches wide 390 mm 12 5 inches deep 318 5 mm 8 8 pounds 4 0 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 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 26 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
22. ds Pressing the RECORD button until 0 00 is displayed for the recording EW PLAY FWI lt lt R D gt gt RECORD STOP PAUSE RECORD Recording While You re Away Timer Recording The timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period Before setting the timer make sure that The clock is set correctly A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the program s If you receive all channels through a cable box select a cable box viewing channel as described on the next page Setting a Timer Recording I 10 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Press 1 to display the Create a New Program menu Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select type of program 1 One time single program recorded once 2 Daily program recorded at same time every day 3 Weekdays program recorded at same time Monday through Friday 4 Weekly program recorded at same time once a week Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel number or INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM end time and start date of the recording Just follow the on screen prompts Press CLEAR to correct an entry If you receive all channels from a cable box and have completed Cable Box Setup on the next page the output channel of your cable box will automatically app
23. ear on the menu Select recording speed using SPEED or number button on the remote Press MENU to enter your program A reminder appears which times out PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears Press 1 to enter an additional timer program or press 0 to exit Turn off the VCR before recording begins TIMER indicator lights in the VCR display panel when the timer has been programmed If using a cable box leave it turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record Stopping a Recording in Progress You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP button for approximately three seconds 18 1 Timer Recordings VCR MAIN MENU TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program How often should this Program record One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week PUMA Program 1 One Time Channel LE Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time Program 1 One Time Channel 08 End Time Start Time 02 10 AM 1 2 AM PM Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 PM End Time 03 35 PM Start Date 08 04 96 Sun Tape Speed SLP A sSP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has been s Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off bef the pro
24. el setup CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box Cusually 3 4 or Video Press 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel CABLE BOX SETUP The feature works only if the cable box is used to receive ALL channels Consult your User s Manual for assistance Press MENU to continue CABLE BOX SETUP The Cable Box Setup was canceled The VCR will NOT control the cable box channel during timer recordings Press MENU to continue 19 Recording a Program Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen 2 Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu 3 Press 2 for Review Existing Progs feature 4 Press MENU to display the next program or press CLEAR to erase the program 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 to enter VIDEO instead of the channel number on the TV screen during timer programming Recording Features Recording Pause To prevent recording short passages of unwanted material use PAUSE during recording to stop and start
25. gram start ti Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Select Cable Box Viewing Channel If you have a cable box follow the directions below 1 Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Press 3 to display CHANNELS menu Press 4 to display Cable Box Setup menu Select one of the three options 1 ALL Channels Press 1 for ALL channels and then enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable box Valid numbers are 01 13 Press CLEAR 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 VCR to select VIDEO IN option Press MENU A message appears which will time out or press MENU to return to VCR MAIN MENU VCR will now automatically enter the output channel of your cable box in the Timer Recordings menu 2 Only SOME Channels Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for all channels Press 2 for Only SOME channels Press MENU to continue 3 Cancel setup Press 3 to cancel the CABLE BOX SETUP feature Press MENU to continue 1T 2s 3 VCR MAIN MENU imer Recordings et Clock hannels RUNS CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type ANTENNA Cable Box Setup CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Canc
26. hannels Preferences VCR MAIN MENU PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU WHA Press 1 to activate the Remote Control feature change the setting and program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever you select PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON Exit Important Reminder Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote whichever you selected in the menu before the remote will operate this VCR References Location of Controls Front Panel 22 Tape Compartment lt 4 REW PLAY FWD be INPUT CORD STOP PAUSE CHANNEL RE TRACKING Remote Sensor CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing EJ ECT Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette FWD Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback 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 PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for exp
27. hing another channel on the TV See Recording section for more information A B Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press TV VCR to see the picture from the VCR The VCR indicator lights in the display panel Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR The channel number appears on the TV screen 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 Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel CH3 or CH4 Press TV VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR Using the Remote Control Buttons POWER TVeVCR DISPLAY C 0 O PLAY FF nep RECORD PAUSE SEARCH O O TRACKING CHANNEL CHANNEL 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 FF Fast Forward Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback 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 Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by press
28. ing 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 the VCR on and off PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape PREV CH Previous Channel Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording See page 17 REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SEARCH Displays INDEX and GO TO SEARCH menus on TV Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds during 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 of the VCR 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 TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 11 Playback 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 The VCR automatically turns on The VCR indicator lights if the Auto
29. le System with Cable Box for Pay Channels Only 020 0000s 2 5 Cable System with No Cable Box 2 3 VCR for Tape Copying 0 2 6 Indicators POWER seid mex EY 23 RECORD intense ena c AS 23 TIMER euim RR mI ERR RR sm 23 VOR hirren Medio tet b dotes 23 Idioma yes read ou dee RI eevee 8 IN FROM ANT Antenna Connector 3 6 23 INDEX SEARCH 0 ccc cece eee 15 INPUT Button 00 0008s 11 20 22 23 Insert Cassette isio ec sence te dene ee EA 12 Language ua opes a ate Us Maal tee Age o ee RO Re 8 Lafigue site tenes eres vpn aie ar AE AE TS 8 Limited Warranty 0 0 00 serrr rrn 27 Line Input Recording From 20 Location of Controls Remote Control 000 0 cee eens 11 VCR Back Panel s esses 23 VCR Display Panel ssssss 23 VCR Front Panel 0 000 cee eee 22 LP Speed iecore br err eae 16 MENU Button 00 00 00 eee 8 11 18 20 Normal Recording 6000 c eee eee eee 16 Number Buttons 000 0 cece eee eee 11 On Screen Displays 0 0 0 eee ee eens 14 Operating Instructions Copying Tapes ovis di tine Cee eae Se 21 Express Recording 0000e 000s 17 Normal Recording 0000055 16 Playing a Tape ceres iisisti sinesi eee eee 12 Timer Recording sess 18 OUT TO TV Connector sslsusss 3 6 23 PAUSE Button 00 000 11 13 2
30. lose 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 product Model No VR336 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Table of Contents Important Information Warnings Cautions Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup 2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 5 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 6 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR 7 Insert Batteries in Remote 7 Turn on TV 7 Turn on VCR 7 Select the Language 8 Place Channels in VCR s Memory 8 Add or Remove Channels from VCR s Memory 9 Set the Time and Date 9 Set the Auto TV VCR Feature Use TV VCR Button 10 Using the Remote Control Buttons 11 Playing a Tape Playback 12 Using the Playback Features Auto Play 12 Pause for Stop Action 13 Picture Search 13 Automatic Tracking 13 Manual Tracking 13 DISPLAY Button 14 Time Counter 14
31. ls if your other VCR is stereo 3 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV 4 Go to Startup section 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 IN FROM or Cable Box x OUT IN OD VIDEO Q9 OUT TO T AUDIO Q RF Coaxial Cable supplied P 2 Recording VCR PES IN FROM ANT 4 lt e ec e e A Y ES RF Coaxial Cable or Audio Video V Cabes 0 I Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Playback VCR IN FROM From Antenna Cable IN FROM or Cable Box l o I D L if t RF Coaxial jj Audio Video 8 Cable Cables O N o Sue A 9 Vs Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3 4 or 5 Setting Up the VCR Startup 1 Check accessories with VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing G6 2 AA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Stock No 207417 Remote Stock No 233443 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
32. oint 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 To prevent on screen displays on the playback VCR from appearing on the recording use PAUSE button to start and stop playback 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 You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to be on to copy a tape Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote If you have a compatible RCA ProScan or GE remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons you can program this VCR to respond to VCR1 VCR2 This allows you to control both VCRs with one remote for easier copying and editing Set the Remote Control feature of this VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever position you select in the menu 1 2 Press 4 to display PREFERENCES 3 4 Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible remote to RUNS Timer Recordings Set Clock C
33. ranty Limited eee ee 27 Watch One Channel While Recording Another ubi EI oS laced 16 29 For your nearest Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter call toll free in the U S A 1 800 336 1900 Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are English 1 800 522 0338 French 1 800 522 0445 If you would like a copy of this manual in French please follow the instructions below Si un livret d instructions en frangais n est pas inclus avec votre appareil vous pouvez en obtenir un indiquer le num ro de mod le votre nom et votre adresse en vous adressant Thomson Consumer Electronics Attention Canadian Operations P O Box 0944 Indianapolis IN 46206 0944 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 f THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Korea Part Number 96 VR336 1
34. rching from the beginning of the tape To Index Search 1 2 Go To Search Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen Press REW or FF on the remote to scan or enter the number of index marks you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Once the index mark or marks are found the tape begins playback Follow the directions on the screen The VCR searches for the time counter reading you enter and automatically begins playing back the tape Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the GO TO SEARCH menu on the TV screen Enter the hour s and minute s of the time counter reading you want the VCR to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press REW or FF on the remote to search Press STOP to stop Go To Searching INDEX SEARCH Press REM or FF to begin scanning OR Enter a specific Index number HIN Press SEARCH to exit INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REW or FF to go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit 15 Recordings Your VCR provides different recording options These options are explained in this section of the manual Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed SP or SLP
35. ress 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 Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel See page 10 References Location of Controls Back Panel CH 34 gt 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups IN FROM ANT Antenna Connector Receives the signal from an antenna or cable system that is attached to this connector OUT TO TV Connector Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied Display Panel POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER Indicator Shows VCR is set for timer recording when VCR is turned off IN FROM VIDEO and AUDIO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select VIDEO and AUDIO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV monitor or VCR when it is connected to these jacks VCR Indicator Press TV VCR to turn on or off When using one of the basic hookups With V
36. t until the channel numbers stop changing This takes about one to two minutes The TV tunes to the lowest channel found Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels A Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen If this menu does not appear VCR MAIN MENU Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the CH 3 4 i Timer oo ngs switch on the VCR or the TV s video input refer to TV s 3 Channels manual CHANNELS If you use a basic hookup check the VCR indicator in display panel it should be on Press TV VCR to turn it on Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type ANTENNA Cable Box Setup RUNS Check the connections AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH B Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu C Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH The VCR automatically selects the CABLE cable TV or ANTENNA signal For cable connection 125 channels are searched for an antenna connection 69 channels are searched Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel To change the Signal Type A Follow steps A B above B Press 3 to switch the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA Setting Up the VCR Startup 7 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 We recommend channels be placed in memory using the AUTO CHANNEL S
37. tton 8 9 11 22 CHANNELS Menu 0 0 eene 8 9 Checking Timer Programs 20 Checks Trouble 00 00 eee eee 24 25 Choosing a Hookup 0 0 cee eee eee 2 Cleaning the VCR reeditan eee 26 CLEAR Button 9 11 14 15 18 20 Clearing Timer Programs 55 20 Commercial Scan 2 0 0 15 Connections Antenna oei 9 nad awe RS S See 2 3 Cable System with Cable Box for All Channels d kem Ht Lan ee 2A Cable System with Cable Box for Pay Channels Only ssesssse 2 5 Cable System with No Cable Box 2 3 VCR for Tape Copying 2 6 Contents v eink as Ba Risa eed RD e 1 Copying Tapes iss ici da niaan 21 Date and Time Setting 000055 9 Design Specifications 00 ee eee 26 DISPLAY Button 00 cee eee 11 14 Display Panel i221 DER Rer 23 Displays Status sse 18 Editing Tapes copre epe fea es 21 English 25d scu eI remet ee 8 EJ ECT Button 000008 1222 Express Recording ssssses 17 Express Recording Stopping 17 FF or FWD Fast Forward Buttons 422553128 eddie 11 13 15 21 22 BRON Chics sueann Sih ens BO ae eagle 8 Front Panel 2 leve cess eh ELS BAA ook 22 GO TO SEARCH Menu 200 15 Hook Ups Antenna 1 a a aa 44 ARE T ES 23 Cable System with Cable Box for AII Ch nnels 5 555a ORG ee sah dew Ped 2 4 Cab
38. tup section Tune the TV to its LINE audio video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR From Cable M Back of VCR Cable Box prac ANTO OX your LI OUT IN QJ VIDEO DD Su ne AUDIO O Q RF Coaxial Cable supplied 75 to 75 300 Ohm Separator VHF D OR 5 Cable UHF Antenna Back of TV B Cable Box From Cable our Signal i Splitter T i Back of VCR IN FROM ANT RF Coaxial Cable supplied ANTENNA Back of TV Hooking Up the VCR Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Option A Hookup Use this hookup for a basic connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection 2 Set the CH 34 gt 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 4 Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV eGo to Startup section Option B Hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of 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 A Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channe
39. wn l i Back of VCR This connection requires additional accessories not provided A Y adapter may IN FROM be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is stereo 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Go to Startup section Tune the TV to its LINE audio video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to OFF See Auto TV VCR step in Startup section RF Coaxial Cable supplied c AX CABLE DD ANTENNA Back of TV 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 basic connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH 34 gt 4 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 Tune the TV to this channel and use the TVeVCR button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 4 Go to Startup section B Advanced hookup Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of TV VCR button is not required 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided A Y adapter may be required to hear sound from both channels if your TV is stereo 2 Plug in power cords of VCR and TV 3 Go to Star
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