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1. 10 Repeat steps 6 9 to copy or edit additional segments PNO Ano rour Note that the two VCRs used in the diagram may not look exactly like the VCRs you are connecting The important thing is to match the proper cable connections Use the OUT jacks of the playback VCR to connect to IN jacks of the recording VCR R output jacks connect to R INPUT jacks L output to L input and VIDEO out connects to VIDEO in RECORDING USING DUAL REMOTE WITH AUTOEDIT Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR section Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR which should respond to VCR1 1 oe OP Follow step 1 4 in the Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR Press RECORD REC then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode Press VCR2 on remote to control playback VCR Use FORWARD REVERSE and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying Press EDIT again when you want to pause copying Repeat step 4 6 as needed Press VCR1 STOP then VCR2 STOP when you are finished 37 38 PROGRAM THE REMOTE CONTROLLING YOUR OTHER COMPONENTS The remote s TV and SATeCABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable T
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4. tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displayed 1 Press INFO to see the on screen displays The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen The time counter is displayed in the VCR s display panel 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 screen The time counter remains in the VCR s display 1 panel This is useful for dubbing tapes 4 Press INFO again to return to the normal display The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel 11 18 99 Thu 01 30PM SLP Turning off the VCR also resets the displays On screen display times out AUDIO SET UP FEATURES 2 The audio setup features affect your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu Time counter only does not time out AUDIO 3 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI No displays will appear useful for dubbing Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up 54 OTHER FEATURES RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which offers a second language The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record Press 1 to switch between
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7. FEATURES IN THE PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON EnergySaver 2 00 Front Panel AUTO Tape Speed SLP Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to change the VCR s preferences REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA GE or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2 VCR2eLD or VCR2eDVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button In the PREFERENCES menu press 1 to select Remote Control With the compatible remote control press the VCR2 VCR2eLD or VCR2eDVD button to change which remote controls the VCR PREFERENCES PREFERENCES Press VCR2 to Change 2 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON EnergySaver 2 00 Remote Control VCR2 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON EnergySaver 2 00 Front Panel AUTO Tape Speed SLP Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit Front Panel AUTO Tape Speed SLP Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit Oo Jun WN The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2eLD or VCR2 DVD button If the PREFERENCES setting is changed to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it To change the setting back to VCR1 so the remote which c
8. OTHER FEATURES FEATURES TO ENHANCE 1 VCR OPERATION e COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FIRST THINGS FIRST MOVIE ADVANCE 2 SETTING UP THE VCR e Picture Search Options e Tracking e Pro Tect Plus Locking 3 Medie e Time Counter On Screen Displays A ORDINE e Audio Reception e Audio Playback 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 CONNECTIONS REFERENCE 4 Vi OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long After recording the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments and when finished returns the tape to the end of the recording It does not erase commercials from the tape During playback the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can chose to manually skip them This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to approximately 8 12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed You can select a background display of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own co
9. REV OR FWD To Search to begin scanning OR 1 Press STOP enter a specific index number 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX a Press SEARCH to exit SEARCH screen 3 If you want to search through a certain number of INDES SEARCH index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on EE GC the remote to correct an entry 4 Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the Press STOP itoncancel VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to end index searching AREN R Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your 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 at the beginning of the tape Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel If you insert a pre recorded tape with the safety tab removed Index GO TO SEARCH and Go To searches are not available The Go To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter reading it will begin playback 1 Press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO TO SEARCH screen appears on the screen GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 3 Press number buttons
10. Reception STEREO MONO and SAP Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording The STEREO indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the normal audio on both the hi fi and linear tracks The SAP indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP TAPE PLAYBACK The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi stereo and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio jacks The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi tracks and for normal use The Hi Fi indicator lights Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP or a dubbed voice over Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi Fi track sound on sound The Hi Fi indicator lights EE 56 CONNECTIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM POWER SURGES e Connect all components before plugging any power co
11. for Canadian List VCR Plus System Channel List Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time SETTING UP THE VCR VCR Plus SYSTEM WORKSHEET Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV Canadian List eee or VCR Plus System Channel peering a e TV Channel Number You Receive the Station Name Station On 67 Allarcom Pay Television Superchannel Arts amp Entertainment Cable News Network Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay International Television Inc Chinavision Canada Corp Country Music Television Family Channel First Choice First Choice Two First Choice Three First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia The Weather Network MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld CBC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran B Super Ecran C Telatino Network TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice A Vision TV Canada s Faith Network Youth TV Canada Inc Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned 17 SETTING UP THE VCR ADDITIONAL SETUP
12. from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks Time The current time appears Only an AM indicator appears with the time There is no indicator for PM Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing e EJCT Eject Cassette ejected e FF Fast forwarding e HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off e PLAY In playback flashes during play pause and slow e REC Recording and RECP For record pause or pause mode e REW Rewinding e R0 30 Express recording in progress e SAFE Pro Tect Plus feature turned on e SCH and SCH Forward or reverse search e SP and SLP Tape speed e STILL Play pause e STOP Tape is stopped Timer Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and turned off Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR VCR Indicator Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TVeVCR button to turn on or off e VCR indicator on Picture from VCR e VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel 67 APPENDIX REFERENCE BACK PANEL DIAGRAM AUDIO CH 3 4 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is tuned to see the VCR s picture if the VCR is connected using one of the basic hookups AUDIO L and R and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like another VCR or a camcorder when connected to these jacks Use the remote control s INPUT button to select L1 in order to record from th
13. remote with AutoEdit 37 DVD button 24 E EDIT button 25 37 Eject 27 EnergySaver 19 Express Recording XPR 30 F F ADV button 25 51 FORWARD button 25 27 40 42 51 52 54 Forward reverse search 51 Frame advance 51 Front panel diagram 66 Front panel display adjusting brightness 20 FWD button 27 37 54 66 G GO BACK button 25 Go To Search 52 GUIDE button 26 IN FROM ANT jack 19 59 Index search 52 Indicator Panel 66 INFO button 25 53 INPUT button 25 35 75 J Jacks ANT IN 68 ANT IN RF OUT 58 63 Audio Video 58 59 61 62 64 75 77 INDEX Jacks Cont Audio video 68 RF OUT 68 types of 58 L L1 L2 indicator 67 LANGUAGE choosing 6 LED on remote 40 Light button 24 LINE indicator 35 67 Locking feature 53 M MENU button 34 MENU button 6 8 16 25 31 46 54 MUTE button 26 N Number buttons 6 14 25 O OK button 24 ONeOFF button 24 40 42 On screen displays 54 OUT TO TV jack 19 59 Overheating 57 P PAUSE button 25 27 36 37 51 Picture search options 51 PLAY button 25 27 37 40 51 60 66 78 PLAYePAUSE button 27 Playing atape 27 Plugging inthe VCR 4 POWER button 5 27 66 Power surges 57 PREFERENCES menu 18 46 Pro Tect Plus Locking 53 Problem solving See Trouble shooting tips R REC button 37 Reception STEREO MONO SAP 35 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 55 RECORD button 25 28 35 37 66 Record protection cass
14. through a cable box the VCR can control the cable box or if you receive your TV signal off air VCR WAIN NENG 1 VCR Plus SETTING UP THE CHANNEL LIST 2 If you did not set up the VCR Plus system channel list you NEE v CHANNELS can do it now 6 7 4 Auto Channel Search 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN S Add Remove Channels MENU oa eee is 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List screen VCR Channel My Channel 46 Go to section four Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus programming system channel list Use CH to select USING THE VCR Plust PROGRAMMING SYSTEM Press 07 fo chang Press MENU to save 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 1 d 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 If you receive all channels through your cable box on Channel 3 or 4 2 Press 1 to display the VCR Plus system menu and the VCR cannot control your cable box you must use the regular Timer Recording method to record programs 32 RECORDING VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV Listing Press MENU to cancel 3 Enter the PlusCode programming number shown in local television listings VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV Listing 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4 Press MENU to enter the programming number How of
15. time duration REC CH 36 REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set Length Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD button you increase the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate and then automatically turns off To stop an express recording press and hold STOP for three seconds Express Recording Express recording is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game or the last part of a movie when you have to leave 30 RECORDING TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit OO GJ vn E WbM 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS Create a New Program Review Existing Progs Use VCR Plus Code WN 0 Exit 3 Select 1 to Create a New Program How often should this program record Timer Recording Information One time Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week The Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program 4 Select how often you want the program to record PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs whose times overlap Cancel Program 1 One time Channel tee Start T
16. time during play pause GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR MENU Displays and accesses menu system 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 2 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers ONeOFF Turns the VCR off or on PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for Express Recording Continues on Next Page If you have trouble getting a picture on the TV screen refer to How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel or Troubleshooting in the References section of this manual for assistance Pause If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear 25 VCR BASICS Continued from Previous Page 26 REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches backward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed SEARCH D
17. 11 16 00 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set VCR Pius SILVER GUIDE SYSTEM The VCR Plus SILVER programming system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you During the one time QuickSet Guide set up the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code Soon after the VCR clock will set itself and your VCR Plus programming system channel list will be input for you Time date and VCR Plus system information are downloaded from participating TV stations over your antenna or cable system Time and date are updated each time the VCR is turned off and after every power interruption So when your TV stations or cable company update their lineups your ProScan VCR will get the most current channel list automatically freeing you from having to manually change the channel list yourself If your VCR Plus Silver system fails to download the proper information for any reason you can always manually map the channels You can also turn off AUTO VCR Plus if you keep getting prompts about multiple cable services by choosing 2 in the VCR Plus SETUP VCR Plus Download menu When your VCR Plus SILVER system first downloads information this can take anywhere from 5 minutes to several hours depending on when local broadcasters send the data VCR Plus system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under the license from
18. A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER PROGRAM 1 Turn on the receiver tune the VCR to its line input and begin recording a program using a recording feature CABLE ANTENNA 63 CONNECTIONS TV WITH AUDIO VIDEO JACKS AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES e You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your TV has audio video input jacks THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo sound playback from VCR recording from receiver while watching cable or off air channel and recording one cable or off air channel while watching another TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE e 3 coaxial cables and 6 audio video cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to the First Things First Section then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION e Tune your TV to its video input to record or watch the VCR or digital satellite receiver e To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 appears in the display e Turn Auto TV VCR feature to OFF CABLE re E 1 Insert a tape SATELLITE SIGNAL Q 2 If necessary press the VCR button and then PLAY to start SATELLITE RECEIVER TO PLAY A TAPE IN FROM ANT TO RECORD ONE OFF AIR OR CABLE PROGRAM AND CH an E Am WATCH ANOTHER 1 Begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different channel on the TV SATELLITE IN TO RECORD A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER PROGRAM AND WATCH A CA
19. BLE OR OFF AIR CHANNEL 1 Turn on the receiver tune the VCR to its line input and begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different channel on the TV 64 APPENDIX REFERENCE This section gives you some additional information about the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and displays You will also find the section Troubleshooting Tips and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST D SETTING UP THE VCR 3 VCR BASICS RECORDING D PROGRAM THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES J CONNECTIONS Q REFERENCE lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt a 66 APPENDIX REFERENCE FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM Remote Sensor AUDIO LEFT MONO RIGHT and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component such as a VCR or camcorder when connected through these jacks to record from these jacks use the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2 CHANNEL TRACKING Up Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory When a tape is playing these buttons adjust tracking Press both buttons at the same time to recenter tracking FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and in
20. ERCIAL ADVANCE DISPLAY Press 3 to switch between Display BLUE or VIDEO e Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials e Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR advances through the block of marked commercials 48 OTHER FEATURES MOVIE ADVANCE MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies rented or purchased This feature works two ways 1 you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2 you can skip from one preview to the next MOVIE ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed 1 To select MOVIE ADVANCE insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH The following menu appears MOVIE ADVANCE What type of tape is this 1 Purchased Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other Press CLEAR to cancel 2 Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie press 2 if it s a recording made at home or press 3 if it s something else you don t know or you do not want to select MOVIE ADVANCE Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature If you accidentally make a wrong selection press STOPeEJECT on the VCR STOP on remote and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears MOVIE ADVANCE Would you Like to go to the start of the movie or to the next preview 1 Go to movie 2 Go to
21. Gemstar Development Corporation 14 SETTING UP THE VCR TURNING ON OR OFF THE AUTO VCR Plus DOWNLOAD If the automatic VCR Plus download continuously fails for any reason you will see the prompt VCR PLUS SETUP Last automatic setup was unsuccessful Would you Like to 1 Try again 2 Finish setup manually 3 Cancel the auto setup If you decide to turn off Auto VCR Plus all together you can do this by 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to access the VCR s MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to access the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Setup Cable Box Setup Exit 3 Press 4 to access the VCR Plus Setup menu VCR PLUS SETUP 1 Set channel Lists 2 Auto VCR Plus ON VCR Plus data was not found 4 Pressing 1 will take you to a screen to manually map VCR Plus channels Pressing 2 will toggle between Auto VCR Plus ON or OFF Make sure this feature is turned off if you continually get fail to download prompts and map the channels manually 15 SETTING UP THE VCR 16 MAPPING VCR Plust CHANNELS MANUALLY Using the VCR Plus SILVER system can make taping timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier If your VCR Plus SILVER system setup failed during the QuickSet then you will need to map the channels for your local service manually A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U
22. NG THE SIGNAL TYPE 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Setup Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 Channel 115 is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Press MENU to exit 4 When at the channel it will be added if not already on the list or deleted if it was If the channel was added you can press CLEAR to remove it If the channel was deleted you can press INFO to add Setting Time and Date Manually Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis detect If this should happen select 1 or 2 for the system you have Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory If you ever change cable
23. ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES e You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels e Your TV has audio video input jacks THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo sound playback from VCR e Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE e 3 coaxial cables e 3 audio video cables e 1 splitter TO CONNECT 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION e Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button is not required e Use of TVeVCR button is not required Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED OR UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features 2 Select an unscrambled channel on the TV All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR For Cable Box Setup select ALL channels See page 9 2 WAY SPLITTER CABLE BOX V D Don CABLE ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES e You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV does not have audio video input jacks THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo sound playb
24. REFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF e OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off e 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 means the VCR turns off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutting off the VCR will warn you with a screen reading The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds Press any key to cancel If you use the VCR s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels you may want to turn this feature off PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR2 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON EnergySaver 2 00 Front Panel AUTO Tape Speed SLP Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control Auto Play and EnergySaver features 19 SETTING UP THE VCR FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS VCR DISPLAY You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR In the PREFERENCES menu press 5 to switch between the options e AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off e BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off e DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times PREFERRED TAPE SPEED You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play SP and Super Long Play SLP In the PREFERENCES menu press 6 to switch between the options e SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP e SLP sets the
25. S and Canada are provided 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Setup Cable Box Setup Exit 3 Press 4 to display the VCR Plus Setup screen VCR PLUS SETUP 1 Set channel Lists 2 Auto VCR Plus ON VCR Plus data was not found 4 Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists menu VCR Channel My Channel 5 g gt gt E H Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save 5 Enter the data following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channel 46 23 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen shown is for an example only Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List American Movie Classics Arts amp Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime The Movie Channel Music Television The Nashville Network Nickelodeon Nostalgia Television Quality Value Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner Network Television USA Network Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR New York See next page
26. SPEED on remote to select a recording speed The indicator appears on the TV screen Select the channel or line input to be recorded Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record See the section Other Features for detailed information AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks on the back or front of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input L1 or L2 Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use TAPE SPEED on the VCR SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STOP when you are finished Video Input Channel Explained Formore information about the TV s video line input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in the References section of this manual Recording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded on the tape Audio Connection BACK OF VCR oe PHONO TUNER TAPE BACK OF AMPLIFIER RECEIVER 35 RECORDING 36 PLAYING BACK AUDIO ONLY To get stereo sound connect th
27. THINGS FIRST A SETTING UP THE VCR 3 ver Basics RECORDING D PROGRAM THE REMOTE OTHER FEATURES J CONNECTIONS Q REFERENCE rees y y Bo y Anem y aA y Gomene y onia y Buni 7 SETTING UP THE VCR USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up your VCR s features by using the remote control s buttons to enter your choices from on screen instructions Each menu item is explained in this section You can set up features individually by using the menu system Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR LANGUAGE SELECTION The VCR can be set to display one of three languages in the on screen displays To chose between English Spanish or French 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Oo Jun E WM 2 Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 gt English 2 Espa ol 3 Fran ais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espa ol Spanish or Francais French by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control s key pad On Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features SETTING UP THE VCR CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only whe
28. USER S crept SILVER pes VR702HF SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING seg TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE To reduce risk of fire or REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT OPEN shock hazard do not This symbol indicates dangerous expose this product to This symbol indicates voltage inside the product that rain or moisture important instructions presents a risk of electric shock or accompanying the product personal injury Ca utions Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Gi Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or
29. VCR cannot turn on or control cable box or satellite receiver Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or satellite receiver control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver e Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin e Power interruption Reset the clock e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand e Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start e Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact e VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording e Check to make sure VCR Plus setup was completed correctly WILL NOT RECORD e Check to make sure the safety tab is intact e Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECT TIME OR DATE e Power interruption e Check to make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date e Check Daylight Saving setting Clock may have adjusted for daylight saving e Time did not adjust for Daylight Saving time e Check to make sure daylight saving feature is set correctly 70 APPENDIX REFERENCE VCR MAKES NOISE WHEN STOPPED e VCR is removing tape from heads This is normal The head cylinder inside the VCR wil
30. Vs digital satellite receivers and cable boxes DVD players and more The remote is already programmed to operate most PROSCAN RCA and GE televisions and satellite receivers The AUX button can be programmed to control a PROSCAN or RCA auxiliary component 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST A SETTING UP THE VCR 3 ver Basics RECORDING 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE D OTHER FEATURES 7 CONNECTIONS REFERENCE w wi PROGRAM THE REMOTE ABOUT PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The universal remote s TV and SATeCABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs digital satellite receivers and cable boxes Your remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan RCA and GE televisions as well as digital satellite receivers The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component TESTING THE REMOTE To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed turn the component on such as a TV point the remote at the TV and press the TV button Then press ONeOFF CH or CH to see if the TV responds to the remote commands If the TV does not respond then the remote control needs to be programmed PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLA TV SATELLITE RECEIVER OR CABLE BOX The remote features Code Search a technology that largely automates the programming process Follow these steps to program the remote to control a TV digital satellite receiver or cable box 1 Tur
31. ack from VCR recording from a digital satellite receiver and recording one off air or cable channel while watching another TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE e 4 coaxial cables and 3 audio video cables e Position it above the VCR as shown Make sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes TO CONNECT 1 Connect cables as shown Caution 2 Return to the First Things First Section then follow the The unauthorized recording of staps satellite broadcasts television USING THIS CONNECTION programs or other copyrighted e Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you materials may infringe the rights selected with the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR of others e To record and watch off air or cable tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the receiver Turn off receiver CABLE CABLE OR i ANTENNA BOX e To watch and or record from the digital satellite SATELLITE 0 receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 appears in SIGNAT display SATELLITE RECEIVER e Turn Auto TV VCR feature to ON Oat AE OUTTOTV CH3 TO PLAY A TAPE A cual S VIDEO 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press the VCR button and then PLAY TO RECORD ONE OFF AIR OR CABLE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER 1 Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Press TVeVCR and select a different channel on the TV TO RECORD
32. age 33 RECORDING Continued from Previous Page 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording e Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS Create a New Program Review Existing Progs Use VCR Plus Code 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One Time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 16 00 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press INFO to edit Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program 34 RECORDING RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO TV OR SAP SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM PROGRAMMING Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP Second Audio Program 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input Insert a tape with safety tab in place If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4 make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TVeVCR to turn it on 4 Use TAPE SPEED on VCR
33. ame with your VCR can control the unit use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu Remote Control Option press 1 and then VCR on this VCR s remote Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR 18 SETTING UP THE VCR AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed In the PREFERENCES menu press 2 to switch between ON and OFF e Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when inserted in the VCR e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically AUTO TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV e Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV s video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupted by the VCR ENERGYSAVER By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity To change the time delay or to disable the feature Press 4 in the P
34. ape playback feature 55 Tape playback HI FI LINEAR MIX 55 Tape speed 20 28 button 28 indicator 67 preferences 20 Time and date 12 Time counter 53 Time counter display 54 Time display on TV 54 TIME menu 12 Time zone 12 TIMER indicator 67 Timer recording 30 xX stopping 34 VCR Plus 30 XPR Express Recording 30 Tips troubleshooting 69 Tracking 53 button 26 51 53 Troubleshooting 69 TV video input channel 75 TV button 24 40 75 TV function buttons 26 TVeVCR button 35 59 60 67 Vv VCR channels list 10 cleaning 74 function buttons 25 28 viewing channel 5 VCR button 5 VCR indicator 6 35 67 VCR MAIN MENU 6 8 10 31 34 54 VCR Plus channel list Canada 16 channel list U S 16 channel worksheet 17 recording 33 system menu 32 VCR Plus GOLD Programming System 14 VCR1 button 24 37 VCR2 button 24 37 VOL buttons 26 Ww Warranty 76 79 80 81 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 LN THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in the U S A TOCOM 15530130 ag As an Enercy Star Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determin
35. ar component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV s antenna signal DON T FORGET ABOUT THE AUTO TV VCR FEATURE The TV VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV You can set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON when using only the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO VIDEO output jacks so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on You can change the setting manually by using the TVeVCR button on the VCR or the ANTENNA button on the remote 59 CONNECTIONS TV WITH RF JACK ONLY THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES e You are connecting antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has only an RF input jack THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Mono sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE e 1 coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection 2 for cable box TO CONNECT 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4
36. cording is in Progress Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds e To Unlock Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds TIME COUNTER Locking Your VCR The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a If a timer recording is programmed program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps make sure your VCR is turned off locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time Locking your VCR prevents the VCR counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from from being accidentally turned on the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording you would 1 Press INFO twice to display only the time counter 2 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 Continues on next page 53 OTHER FEATURES Continued from Previous Page Hours Minutes 3 Press FORWARD FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 Seconds 4 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR Stop Play Record etc channel number time counter date time and
37. creases slow motion speed INPUT Toggles between the VCR s video input channel and regular antenna satellite connections To view the broadcast from an external device such as a camcorder connected to the VCR s audio video jacks tune to the VCR s Video Line Input PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off The power button glows at all times even when the VCR is turned off RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for Express Recording XPR Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT Stops normal VCR functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped TAPE SPEED Selects a recording speed either SP or SLP TVeVCR_ Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable antenna system APPENDIX REFERENCE DISPLAY PANEL DIAGRAM Time Channel Number Line Input Indicator L1 or L2 Tape Speed Indicator or Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel The line indicator L1 or L2 appears when the VCR s line input is selected Select L1 to record
38. dding removing channels 11 ANT IN and RF OUT jacks 58 63 ANT IN jack 4 5 6 68 ANTENNA button 25 59 Arrow buttons 24 Audio playback type 55 playing back 36 recording 35 selecting 55 Audio code list 42 Audio features set up 53 AUDIO menu 54 Audio Video jacks 35 36 58 59 61 62 64 66 68 75 Auto channel search 10 Auto clock feature 12 Auto play feature 19 27 Auto TV VCR feature 19 59 AutoEdit feature 37 Automatic rewind 27 Automatic tracking 26 AUX button 24 42 Auxiliary component codes 42 Back lit remote 24 Batteries installing in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo recording SAP 35 C Cable box codes 43 Cable box setup 9 Cables positioning 57 types of 58 CH and buttons 25 40 42 CH 3 4 switch 60 63 Channel List 32 Channel number display 67 Channel VCR viewing 5 CHANNELeTRACKING button 66 Channels adding removing 11 CHANNELS menu 9 10 16 32 Cleaning the VCR 74 CLEAR button 25 34 41 52 53 Clearing programs 34 Code search feature 40 Codes for remote 43 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 46 questions and answers 73 Component buttons 24 Connecting your VCR 4 Connections 57 A V cable advantages 59 choosing 59 information 58 TV with A V jacks 61 TV with A V jacks cable box 62 TV with A V jacks satellite receiver 64 TV with RF jack only 60 TV with RF jack satellite receiver 63 two VCRs 36 Copying and editing tapes 36 D Daylight saving time 13 Displays on screen 54 Dual
39. e AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver Do not use the phono input Refer to your amplifier or receiver user s guide USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right 2 Turn on both VCRs and TV 3 Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or dies TV s video input See How to Find Your TV s Video satellite broadcasts television Input Channel in the References section of this manual programs or other copyrighted for detailed information about video line input materials may infringe the rights of others Caution The unauthorized recording of 4 If you are using coaxial cables for the connection tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the playback VCR Two VCR Connection If you are using audio video cables select the line input on the recording VCR CABLE BOX Qn 5 Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR SR arena T Ce Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR PLAYBACK VCR 6 Using visual search locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR Pause the tape at this location 7 Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying RECORDING VCR 9 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying 3 CH A
40. e a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust We recommend using a nonabrasive antistatic cleaner and polisher Specifications are subject to change APPENDIX REFERENCE HOW TO FIND YOUR TV S VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV s AUDIO VIDEO INPUT jacks You must select this channel before you can see the VCR s menus the cable or antenna reception and the content that s on a tape TV Button VCR1 ON OFF DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE o The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and A A A A different models Below are some steps to try SU EH O e If your TV brand is RCA GE or PROSCAN press the TV SZ button on the remote control that came with the VCR Then press the INPUT button on the remote LES e If you have another brand of TV consult the section Programming The Remote to see if the VCR s remote control can be set to control your TV If so follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the Video Input Channel by e pressing a button on the re
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43. ese jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component such as a TV or other VCR when connected with these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna satellite or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes antenna signal to the TV when using the supplied RF cable 68 APPENDIX REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS NO POWER e Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet e Check to make sure your connections are correct VCR DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE e Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote e The batteries may need changing e Make sure the Remote VCR1 VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it POOR OR NO PICTURE FOR NORMAL TV VIEWING e Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off e Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct SNOWY OR NO PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR e Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel selected e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor e Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in theis section of t
44. ette safety tab 28 Recording 28 audio only 35 basic 28 broadcast stereo TV 35 copying editing tapes 36 Express XPR 30 SAP 35 speeds 20 28 timer 31 VCR Plus 32 XPR 30 Recording speed SLP 20 28 SP 20 28 Remote control auxiliary component 42 buttons 24 cable boxes 40 controlling other components 40 installing batteries 4 programming 39 satellite receivers 40 TV 40 TV codes 43 VCRI VVCR2 option 18 Remote sensor 66 Removing adding channels 11 REV button 27 66 REVERSE button 26 41 51 Reviewing programs 34 Rewind automatic 27 RF OUT jack 4 68 S SAFE indicator 67 Safety tab 27 SAP Second Audio Program 35 SATeCABLE button 24 40 Satellite receiver codes 43 Search forward and reverse 51 frame advance 51 go to 52 index 52 slow motion 51 SEARCH button 26 52 Second Audio Program See SAP Second Audio Program SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 13 SET TIME AND DATE menu 13 SET TIME ZONE screen 12 Set up auto TV VCR feature 19 Setup cable box 9 initial 5 language 8 using menus 8 Signal type 11 Skipping commercials 46 INDEX Slow motion search 51 SLP indicator 67 SP indicator 67 Specifications 74 SPEED button 26 28 33 35 Speeds recording playback 20 28 Status indicators 67 BYE 67 EJEC Eject 67 FF 67 PLAY 67 R0 30 67 REC 67 REW 67 SAFE 67 SCH and SCH 67 STOP 67 STOP button 26 34 37 41 52 54 STOPeEJECT button 27 66 T Tape ejecting 27 playing 27 T
45. final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and a reference section including troubleshooting tips warranty information and an index 7 CONNECTIONS D OTHER FEATURES REFERENCE READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 1 WHAT S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box e VCR e Remote control e RF coaxial cable STEP 2 INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place the batteries into the remote control s back panel Match the positive and negative ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the cover STEP 3 CONNECT YOUR VCR If the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and then to the TV use the VCR s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal see the diagram to the right If the TV has AUDIO VIDEO jacks use A V cables to connect the two for a better picture See the Connections section in this manual for additional connection options CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA E STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR The VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the powe
46. he manual for detailed information e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback STREAKS IN PICTURE DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK e Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture e Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING OR TIME COUNTER NOT WORKING IN SEARCH MODES e The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e The time counter disappears during search this is normal 69 APPENDIX REFERENCE WILL NOT RECORD OR PLAY e Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR e Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette e Check to make sure the tape is not broken e Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback e Check the ProTect Plus feature REWIND DOES NOT OPERATE e Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR Plus OR TIMER RECORDING NOT MADE OR WRONG PROGRAM RECORDED e Check to make sure the correct PlusCode programming number is entered e Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times e
47. ime End Time Start Date Tape Speed The Timer indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the Press MENU to cancel VCR 5 Enter the data for the program with the number When recording from a cable box or buttons satellite receiver that the VCR cannot The data includes the channel number press INPUT to control turn on that unit and tune it select the line input start time and end time including to the channel you want to record AM or PM The start date is automatically entered based before the recording is to begin The on the VCR clock The date and or speed can be changed VCR channel should be set to the when flashing cable box s output channel usually Channel 3 or 4 Continues on next page 31 RECORDING Continued from Previous Page 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save Program 1 One Time Program 1 has been saved Channel 104 Cable Remember to insert a Start Time 08 00 PM recordable tape and End Time 09 30 PM turn the VCR off before Start Date 11 16 00 Thu the program start time Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Press MENU to continue TIMER RECORDING WITH THE VCR Plust PROGRAMMING SYSTEM You can use the VCR Plus system code numbers to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don t receive all channels
48. is designed to record the commercials mark them and then skip over the marked commercials during playback APPENDIX REFERENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMMERCIAL ADVANCE WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED THROUGH ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS Yes The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR SCAN THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS In SLP tape speed a 3 minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8 12 seconds In SP it takes about 25 35 seconds ARE COMMERCIALS STILL RECORDED IF WANT TO WATCH THEM Yes The recorded program including commercials can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to MANUAL WHAT IF THE VCR SCANS FORWARD THROUGH PART OF MY PROGRAM Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment and press PLAY to view the program ONCE A RECORDING HAS BEEN MARKED DOES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE WORK EACH TIME THE TAPE IS PLAYED Yes If the Playback feature is set to AUTO the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR AFTER MARKING COMMERCIALS IS THE TAPE LEFT AT THE BEGINNING OR END OF THE RECORDING The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings DOES THE MARKING PROCESS INTERFERE WITH OTHER PROGRAMMED RECORDINGS No If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to ma
49. is speed SLP Super Long Play Gives approximately three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed Approximate Recording Times Cassette SP SLP T 120 2 Hr 6 Hr T 160 2 Hr 40 Min 8 Hr SETTING UP THE VCR When a duration time has been set e The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration e The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0 00 e The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00 00 This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display e The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat loop 22 VCR BASICS LEARN THE BASICS TO GET 1 YOU STARTED These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR Learning the remote control functions playing a recorded tape and recording a 2 SETTING UP THE VCR program should do just that FIRST THINGS FIRST This section shows you the basics of using your VCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs 3 vcr Basics RECORDING D PROGRAM THE REMOTE OTHER FEATURES J CONNECTIONS Q REFERENCE VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to
50. isplays MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TV screen Starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping during playback SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING and Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or slow motion Reduces picture jitter during stop action paused playback TV FUNCTION BUTTONS ANTENNA Switches between antenna system on some TVs CH and Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TV s INFO Shows the TV s status displays on the TV screen MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level 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 ONeOFF Turns the TV on and off VOL lt and gt Raises and lowers sound of TV Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or
51. l continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode WILL NOT AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH ACTIVE CHANNELS CORRECTLY e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct e Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly e If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead e May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contact your local cable company for more information TAPE PLAYS BACK IN SLOW MOTION e Press PLAY to return to normal playback CANNOT SELECT CHANNELS OVER 69 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE CASSETTE WITH SAFETY TAB REMOVED DOES NOT START TO PLAY AUTOMATICALLY e Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER CLD INDICATOR FLASHES e The clock is not set e Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set TIME COUNTER DISAPPEARS DURING SEARCHING e This is normal ON SCREEN MENUS APPEAR IN ENGLISH FRENCH OR SPANISH e Check LANGUAGE feature NO STEREO SOUND DURING PLAYBACK e Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi Fi to hear stereo sound during playback The tape you are playing must be recorded in Hi Fi in order to use the HI FI feature e Must use the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the VCR to hear stereo s
52. mmercials you may experience some variations in this feature s effectiveness Station promotions identifications and announcements are not considered commercials but might be skipped For more information see Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in the Reference section All of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features are accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT Inc 46 OTHER FEATURES PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Tape Speed Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 0 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 Marking 2 Playback 3 Display Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features COMMERCIAL ADVANCE MARKING Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF e Select ON and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the commercials when you ve stop the recording The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program
53. mote see table below e selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below S K B INPUT Button e tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below e going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel Variations table that follows Video Input Channel Variations O Button Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV Remote Number VIDEO VID 1 00 SIGNAL LINE 90 VID 1 VID 91 VID 2 VIDEO 92 S VID S VID 93 S VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO SOURCE AUX 75 76 APPENDIX REFERENCE LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT YOUR WARRANTY COVERS e Any defect in materials or workmanship FOR HOW LONG AFTER YOUR PURCHASE e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first WHAT WE WILL DO e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR HOW YOU GET SERVICE e Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the Authori
54. n a different brand of TV if programmed and sets the remote to control the TV VCR1 Turns on a compatible ProScan RCA or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR2 Turns on a compatible ProScan RCA or GE VCR and sets remote to control VCR when it has been set up Used with ONeOFF button to turn on a compatible ProScan RCA or GE LaserDisc player and sets remote to control the player 24 VCRI ON OFF DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE ASAA MUTE SEARCH a5 GO BACK GUIDE S GK Op OV O CLEAR dk 000 lt L 6060 Oe O CG CS BIA DV SEY 290 EDIT FRADV 5086 VCR BASICS VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system Turns VCR indicator in VCR display panel on or off Arrow Buttons lt gt Allow you to move through the menus enter data and change settings of selected features CH and Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when dubbing FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed FR ADV Frame Advance Advances the tape one frame at a
55. n all channels are received through the cable box There are two steps e The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal e The second sets up the VCR for a remote controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus recordings Position the remote controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit OONDUBWDN 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Setup Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels Cable Box Setup 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup ALL channels enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or 4 If you selected ALL channels enter the output channel press INPUT if you connect your cable of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and box with AUDIO VIDEO Jacks press MENU Only SOME channels if you only use the cable box to tune premium channels Cancel setup select to cancel SETTING UP THE VCR CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR
56. n on the component you want to control TV digital satellite receiver or cable box 2 Press and hold the button you want to program TV or SATeCABLE While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the LED on the remote flashes then release both buttons REVERSE Bea FORWARD 3 Press and release PLAY then wait five seconds Glas STOP The remote searches through a set of codes If after Co five seconds the component does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes You ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control a TV digital satellite receiver or cable box You can press FORWARD to individually search through the last ten codes that were transmitted when you pressed PLAY 40 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 4 Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes To cancel Code Search press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off There are 20 total sets of codes If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times the remote cannot control that particular component If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait two seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back on This means the remote has identified the correct code 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the LED turns off USING DIRECT ENTRY Direct Entry is another way to program yo
57. n press MENU to continue e DST stands for Daylight Saving Time e If you choose Automatic the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal channel If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful set the clock through the TIME menu The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way In the Spring daylight saving time 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU i i 7 begins on the first Sunday in April 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu Because the clock automatically changes from 2 a m to 3 a m forward one hour including the extra hour for timer recording within this time frame is necessary Spring forward Fall back TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings In the Fall Daylight Saving time ends on the last Sunday in October The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 a m to 1 a m back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length Time Data was not found 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu 13 SETTING UP THE VCR SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Time Date Display Press MENU to cancel Pressing INFO on the remote displays 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 the time and date on the screen before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date
58. nging the Signal Type seeeeee 11 Adding or Removing Channels aaa nn 11 neet 12 Auto Clock Set Feature n se 12 Setting the Time Zone cece 12 Setting Daylight Saving Time 13 VCR Plus SILVER Guide System eee 14 Auto VCR Plus download 15 Mapping VCR Plus Channels Manually 16 VCR Plus System VWorkcheet 17 Additional Setup Features sssssssesnnneneeeeeee 18 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option eee 18 PUL leede 19 PRO TMEV GR eege eege 19 ENGI OY SAV EE 19 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 20 Preferred Tape Speed 20 Set Auto Repeat cscceeeseseeeeeereeeees 20 VCR BAS iOS issih es acne EE 23 Remote Buttons dosido eter eter eter iiei 24 Component Buttons 24 VCR Function Buttons eee 25 TV Function Buttons sesser 26 Playing a Tape EE 27 Automatic Rewind ssssssssssssssenessrresssrerrserren 27 Tape E E E accents 27 RE COPING EE 28 Check the Safety Tab 28 Recording EE 29 Recording Features EEN 30 Express Recording PR 30 Timer Reeg eptueesgeegeeE gege eet 31 VCR Plus Programming System n 32 Setting Up the Channel List 02 32 Using the VCR Plus System 32 Stopping a Timer Recording ssssssssseen 34 Reviewing and Clearing Programs 34 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP Second Audio Program Programming 35 Recording Audio Only ssssssssssesssseesseeeesn 35 Playing Back Audio Only eeeeee
59. or antenna signals you may need to Auto Channel Search again Selecting Channels The Channel up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list You can still access channels not on the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote control 11 SETTING UP THE VCR 12 TIME AND DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date the Auto Clock Feature or manually The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically Before you set the time and date set the Auto DST Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a channel carrying Allset data Allset data updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time To use this automatic feature certain steps are required such as Auto Channel Search setting the time zone and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works SETTING THE TIME ZONE 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings Time Data was found on channel 20 0 Exit 3 Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen SET TIME ZONE What i
60. ound STEREO AUDIO TOO NOISY e Stereo signal is weak Set reception STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO e Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise 71 72 APPENDIX REFERENCE INDEX AND GO TO SEARCH FEATURES DO NOT OPERATE e Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated CANNOT ACCESS MOVIE ADVANCE FEATURE e Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed e Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu Eject cassette and reinsert VCR FORWARDS THROUGH COMMERCIALS OR MOMENTARILY DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO Set it to MANUAL COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOT MARK COMMERCIALS WHEN e The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu Set it to ON e A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute e Asingle isolated commercial can not be marked e Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment e Acommercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording e Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials e A commercial is between 30 and 45 seconds and 45 and 60 seconds e Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials COMMERCIALS RECORDED EVEN THOUGH COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE WAS SET TO ON e COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
61. p your component s code number on the code list Press and hold the AUX button Enter the 4 digit code from the code list on the next page Release the AUX button and press ONeOFF or CHAN up or down to see if the auxiliary component responds to the remote commands OPERATING THE AUXILIARY COMPONENT After you have programmed your remote see which buttons will operate your component 1 42 Point the remote at the component and press AUX If it does not turn on press AUX and then ONeOFF You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component Try pressing buttons such as play REVERSE and FORWARD REVERSE PLAY FORWARD You ll use these buttons when you program the remote to control an auxiliary component Auxiliary Component Codes Proscan RCA Dimensia Only AM FM Auxiliary Component Phono Tape 1 This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown Note the difference between the TV and VCR on screen displays to see which one the remote is operating PROGRAM THE REMOTE ABEX 1172 Admiral 1001 1173 Adventura L174 Aiko Alleron Amtron 1003 1038 ends beh 1004 1005 1006 1007 1175 1176 Bell amp Howell Bradford Brokwood Capehart Celebrity Centurio Citizen 1004 1006 1008 1016 1038 1105 1171 1174 1177 Carton eirean a ANAS 1176 Colortyme 1004 1006
62. preferred recording speed to SLP SET AUTO REPEAT A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified AUTO REPEAT Set the Length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating Loop Loop from 0 00 to h mm Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit e The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position hours e The Press CLEAR to turn off message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time e Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box by cassette ejecting or insertion by powering off the VCR by power interruption or by recording start 20 PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play ON Auto TV VCR ON EnergySaver 2 00 Front Panel AUTO Tape Speed SLP Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance Exit OO God vn E WM The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control Auto Play and EnergySaver features Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in th
63. preview Press CLEAR to cancel 3 Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first next preview e Press 1 to Go To Movie The following screen appears with a blue background MOVIE ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D Little Enterprises Inc 49 OTHER FEATURES MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for the start of the movie Rewinding tape Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found the following screen is displayed MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready Press PLAY to start Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode e Press 2 to Go To Preview The following screen appears with a video background Searching for preview Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel When a preview is detected the VCR cues it and begins playing Press SEARCH for next SO Preview Search Note Any time during the preview search mode pressing SEARCH will reverse the search direction OTHER FEATURES PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote This section contains several other options available for searching a tape FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback Sound is turned off during pic
64. r outlet To remove band cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades Once the plastic is removed match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely CABLE ANTENNA FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 5 TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV s video line input e If you connect your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable set the CH 3 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 the channel you want to use on your TV e If the VCR is connected to the TV using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks and A V cables select the TV s video line input with the remote control s INPUT button to see the signal See How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in the References section of this manual for a detailed explanation of video line input STEP 6 TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER on the VCR s front panel or the VCR button on the remote control to turn on the VCR The first time you turn the VCR on a menu screen appears This is the start of an initial set up which helps you set different options for your VCR STEP 7 INITIAL SETUP The first on screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for the VCR s displays Use the remote control s number buttons to select the corresponding language Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une Lang
65. rds into the wall outlet e Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components e Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATING e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Do not stack components e Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST D SETTING UP THE VCR 3 VCR BASICS RECORDING 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES 7 CONNECTIONS H REFERENCE Mi zl CONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR JACKS AND CABLES RF JACKS AND COAXIAL CABLES F TYPE The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and must be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV A These jacks a
66. re detailed information refer to the Recording section starting on the next page 1 Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR SPEED on the remote Press the RECORD button to begin recording Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time such as during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP e For more information about in depth recording features refer to the next section CHECK THE SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed Kccf KS Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed SLP Super Long Play Gives approximately three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed Approximate Recording Times Cassette SP SLP T 120 2 Hr 6 Hr T 160 2 Hr 40 Min 8 Hr RECORDING SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you ve gone through
67. re required for antenna or cable TV connections Q RF Jack The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT IN and RF OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input AUDIO VIDEO JACKS AND CABLES RCA TYPE The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks Q These jacks are used for most audio video connections Audio Video Jack between components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow for video white for audio If your TV has one input for audio you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels 58 CONNECTIONS CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to connect your VCR depending on whether or not you have cable service if you have a cable box to see this service whether some of the cable channels are scrambled and so on Five different connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works e TV with RF jack only e TV with audio video jacks e TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only e TV with RF jack and satellite receiver e TV with audio video jacks and satellite receiver If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particul
68. receive signals The VCR will now from the cable box receive all signals Cusually 3 4 or Video from the cable box on channel 04 04 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that it will receive all signals on the designated channel VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active TO AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Setup Cable Box Setup Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using Cable TV Antenna Detect Automatically Cancel 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options e Cable TV searches for cable channels e Antenna searches for local broadcast stations e Detect Automatically will make this decision for you The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this 10 SETTING UP THE VCR takes about one to two minutes When the scan is complete the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number At this point pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels CHANGI
69. rk the first recording marking will take place after all recordings are completed WHAT HAPPENS IF THE MARKING PROCESS IS INTERRUPTED Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR Marking will resume again when the VCR s power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR DOES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE WORK IN ALL RECORDING SPEEDS Yes COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP WILL COMMERCIAL ADVANCE MARKED RECORDINGS WORK IN NON COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCRS A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non commercial advance VCR but commercials will not automatically be skipped 73 APPENDIX REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 head Audio 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 17 watts 3 58 inches high 91 mm 16 92 inches wide 430 mm 9 57 inches deep 243 mm 7 1 pounds 3 2 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 Us
70. s your Time Zone Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii 7 gt Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select your time zone then press MENU to continue If you chose Automatic for your time zone the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or manually set the time and date through the menu system Auto Clock Information With a cable box the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the XDS signal If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful try tuning the VCR or cable box to a channel carrying the broadcast information usually PBS then turn the VCR off If the time does not set within 10 minutes set the time and date manually through the menus Check your local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with XDS SETTING UP THE VCR SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings Time Data was found on channel 20 0 Exit 3 Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 gt Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select one of the options and the
71. ten should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Program 1 One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 16 00 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save 6 Change the recording speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time Continued from previous page PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation VCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The Timer indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode programming system number Timer recordings will not be lost in the event of an extended power out
72. th A V Jacks and Cable Box 62 TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver 63 TV With A V Jacks and Satellite Receiver 64 Reference nos sco es htt et atten cic cae 65 Front Panel Diagram ENEE 66 Display Panel Diagram ss sssssssesssseesssrresssrrrrserren 67 Back Panel Diagram ccseceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeees 68 Troubleshooting TiPs eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeenaeeees 69 Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ENEE 73 Seeerei dese 74 Cleaning the VCR egene gegen 74 How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel 75 Warranty EE 76 WG EK a dec vas due faa EPEE EE muta utuetnan 77 FIRST THINGS FIRST WELCOME TO YOUR 1 NEW VCR To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible we ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections 2 SETTING UP THE VCR To help you along there s even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several setup steps at once FIRST THINGS FIRST 3 ver Basics GETTING STARTED Before this first step though learning about the time and date your remote control s features working with channels and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed gt PROGRAM THE REMOTE information A RECORDING WHAT REMAINS The
73. the VCR s power is turned on TV Buttons The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA GE or ProScan TVs VCR BASICS PLAYING A TAPE 1 Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel 3 4 or TV s video input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in the References section of this manual for more information about the video line input 2 Insert a tape in the VCR Je If the Auto Play feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed e Press FWD on VCR FORWARD on remote or REV on VCR REVERSE on remote to position the tape e Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play e Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action e Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary e Press STOPeEJECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback AUTOMATIC REWIND The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER on the VCR ON OFF on remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding TAPE EJECT Press STOP EJECT on the VCR STOP on remote for a few seconds when it is stopped to eject the tape A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off 27 VCR BASICS 28 RECORDING If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording For mo
74. the basic steps necessary to operate your VCR it s time to explain the different advanced recording features available to suit your needs Recording Features on your VCR include Recording explained in the VCR Basics section Express Recording XPR Timer Recording Timer Recording with the VCR Plus Programming System Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 SETTING UP THE VCR 3 ver Basics A RECORDING D PROGRAM THE REMOTE 6 OTHER FEATURES J CONNECTIONS Q REFERENCE Nv RECORDING RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs e Recording pressing one button to start recording a program see VCR Basics section e Express Recording starts recording a program already being watched and automatically stopping recording after a designated period of time e Timer Recording automatically starts and stops a recording at a predetermined time e Timer Recording with VCR Plus System programming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number found in TV guides EXPRESS RECORDING XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR SPEED on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording
75. the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes 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 A nonabrasive antistatic cleaner polisher is recommended Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning the 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 VR702HF Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone VCR Plus system and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT Inc a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D Little Enterprises TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First 0 0 cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeaes 3 Initial SECU E 5 Setting Up the VCR AA 7 Using The Menus to Set Up Features eee 8 Language Selection EE 8 Cable Box Setup E 9 VCR Channels List 12 eegene ge 10 To Auto Channel Search seses 10 Cha
76. the next section for specific menu instructions STEP 8 ACCESS THE MENUS The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change the VCR s display preferences For example to select a different preferred on screen language than the one selected during the initial set up do the following 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit OONBAURWN 2 Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 gt English 2 Espa ol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Using the remote control press 1 for English 2 for Espa ol Spanish or 3 for Fran ais French All other on screen menus are worked in similar ways using the remote control to follow on screen instructions See the next section Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about accessing menus SETTING UP THE VCR ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of features that need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time On screen language Cable box setup VCR channel List using auto channel search Auto clock set Setting time and date manually Setting VCR Plus system channels Remote VCR1 VCR2 feature Auto Play Auto TV VCR Energy Saver Front panel brightness Preferred tape speed Features not set up during the QuikSet Guide first time setup and must be set manually 1 FIRST
77. to enter the hour and or minute of the counter reading you want the VCR to go to Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search behind 5 Press STOP to end Go To searching a2 Press REV or FWD to go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit OTHER FEATURES TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is 2 17 25 automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the Prece REV or Ein VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking to go to 0 00 00 especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Just use the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion You can also use Press SEARCH to exit tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no effect during recording only playback PRO TECT PLUS LOCKING To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work e To Lock Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds SAFE appears e To Lock While a Timer Re
78. ture search Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP or SLP speed 1 Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse 2 Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press PAUSE and then FORWARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback Frame advance works well for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed e Pressing PAUSE freezes the action e Pressing FR ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action e Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback 51 OTHER FEATURES INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape INDEX SEARCH Press
79. ue 1 English 2 Espa ol 3 Francais 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espa ol Spanish or 3 for Fran ais French The remaining menus in the setup will appear in the chosen language Just follow the step by step screens until setup is complete Continues on next page VCR Viewing Channel oo A GI e e RF OUT SS CH 3 4 Switch AUDIOIVIDEO OUT Jacks When using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 The CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see the VCR s output When using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks to connect the VCR tune the TV to the its Video Input Channel using the TV and INPUT buttons on the VCR s remote control See How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in the References section of this manual for more information about video line input FIRST THINGS FIRST Continued from Previous Page If the menu does not appear e Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH 3 4 switch or the TV s video input channel see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in the References section of this manual for more information e Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR s front display if the VCR is connected using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks e Check your connections to make sure they are correct and snug If you chose to set up the VCR s options individually then go to
80. ur remote if the Automatic Code Search is unsuccessful 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component in the code list at the end of this section 3 Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the list at the end of this section Release the button and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it This remote may not operate all doesn t try pressing the component button and then models and or brands of components ON OFF again Note the difference between the VCR 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your and other component s on screen brand if you get no response displays to determine which one the remote is operating OPERATING COMPONENTS After programming the remote see which buttons operate your component 1 Point the remote at the component and press its corresponding button on the remote 2 Experiment to see which buttons operate your component Try pressing buttons that relate directly to the component 41 PROGRAM THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL AN AUXILIARY COMPONENTS Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed such as a radio CD player tape player or phonograph It is already programmed to control some ProScan and RCA amplifiers and audio video receivers 1 2 Turn on the component to be programmed Look u
81. watch a movie or tape your favorite show 23 VCR BASICS REMOTE BUTTONS Your backlit remote has a light button that glows in the dark Press this button to light the buttons on the remote The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds the light turns off to conserve battery power The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR If you have compatible ProScan RCA or GE components you may be able to control them without having to program the remote COMPONENT BUTTONS AUX Turns on a compatible RCA or ProScan amplifier receiver or audio video receiver Can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component DVD Controls a compatible ProScan RCA or GE DVD player Use arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in DVD s menu system ONeOFF Turns VCR on or off when remote is set to control the VCR Also turns other compatible components on or off SATeCABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan RCA or GE satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers Used with the ONeOFF button to turn on a compatible cable box if programmed and sets the remote to control the cable box TV Turns on a compatible ProScan RCA or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Also used with the ONeOFF button to turn o
82. whichever one you selected with the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Press the TVeVCR button and select a different channel on the TV CABLE ANTENNA 60 CONNECTIONS TV WITH AUDIO VIDEO JACKS THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES e You are connecting an antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has audio video jacks THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES e Stereo sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels TO USE THIS CONNECTION YOU MUST HAVE e 1 coaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box e 3 audio video cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button is not required Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY il CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Select a different channel on the TV ANTENNA 61 CONNECTIONS 62 TV WITH AUDIO VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS
83. you recorded 1 Mark them now 2 Mark them Later 3 Don t mark commercials The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds e Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials 47 OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PLAYBACK Press 2 to switch between Playback AUTO and MANUAL e Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials It works with most 30 45 and 60 second commercials A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be skipped A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in the middle of a commercial segment one isolated commercial is shown without others or a commercial is longer than one minute Press FWD on the VCR FORWARD on remote to scan through the commercial Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes If part of the program is skipped rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY e Select MANUAL and the VCR won t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than commercials the VCR advances to the end of the next marked commercial block and resumes playback The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the marked commercials COMM
84. zed Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed WHAT YOUR WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install 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 Batteries e AVCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e AVCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage PRODUCT REGISTRATION e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR VCR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser INDEX A A

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