RCA VCR VR609HF User Guide

VR609HF  
USER’S  
GUIDE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
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Introduction  
Table of Contents  
Frame Advance ___________________ 16  
Slow Motion______________________ 16  
Automatic Tracking _______________ 16  
Manual Tracking__________________ 16  
DISPLAY Button __________________ 17  
Time Counter_____________________ 17  
Commercial Scan _________________ 18  
Index Search _____________________ 18  
Zero Search ______________________ 19  
Important Information  
Warnings______________________________ i  
Cautions ______________________________ i  
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i  
Product Registration ____________________ i  
Hooking Up the VCR  
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2  
Antenna or Cable System Without a  
Cable Box _________________________ 3  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/  
MIX Feature ____________________ 19  
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Recording a Program  
Types of Recordings___________________ 20  
Recording Speeds _____________________ 20  
Recording Pause ______________________ 20  
Basic Recording Ð  
Unscramble Pay Channels Only______ 5  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying  
Tapes_____________________________ 6  
Operating Instructions _____________ 21  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR  
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 21  
Recording While You're Away  
Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 7  
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 7  
Turn on the TV ____________________ 8  
Turn on the VCR___________________ 8  
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 8  
Add or Remove Channels from  
Timer Recording __________________ 22  
Checking or Clearing  
Timer Recordings_______________ 23  
Timer Recording From the  
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 23  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 24  
Recording Audio Only_________________ 25  
VCR's Memory __________________ 9  
Select a Language/Choisissez une  
Langue_________________________ 9  
Set the Time and Date ______________ 9  
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10  
Set Auto TV/VCR Feature___________ 10  
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 26  
Using Two VCRs for Copying  
and Editing Tapes _________________ 27  
References  
Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a TV ______________________ 11  
Remote Control ____________________ 12-13  
Location of Controls  
Front Panel_______________________ 28  
Back Panel _______________________ 29  
Display Panel_____________________ 30  
Specifications_________________________ 31  
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 31  
Trouble Checks ____________________ 32-33  
Limited Warranty _____________________ 34  
Index _____________________________ 35-37  
Playing a Tape  
Operating Instructions_________________ 14  
Using the Playback Features  
Auto Play Feature _________________ 15  
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 15  
Picture Search ____________________ 15  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Choosing a Hookup  
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and  
Advanced (B).  
The basic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is  
the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.  
The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio  
and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience  
of operation.  
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.  
1. How do you receive your TV signals?  
Choose one answer from below.  
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.  
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.  
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.  
2. What type of cable-TV system* do you have?  
Choose one answer from below.  
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.  
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.  
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,  
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.  
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.  
Optional Hookups  
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?  
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.  
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
Back of VCR  
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR  
to either channel 3 or 4.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the  
L
R
OR  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
2. Connect as shown.  
3
4
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
Continue to page 7.  
4.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and  
more convenient operation Ñ use of  
TV•VCR button not required.  
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
1. Connect as shown.  
Back of VCR  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
L
R
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a  
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and  
right channels.  
OR  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video Cables  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
You will tune the TV to its video input to  
watch the VCR.  
L /  
MONO  
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See  
page 10.  
OUT AUDIO  
RIGHT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Cable  
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR  
Back of VCR  
to either channel 3 or 4.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
R
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
2. Connect as shown.  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
cable box.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
Continue to page 7.  
4.  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and  
more convenient operation Ñ use of  
TV•VCR button not required.  
Cable Box  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Back of VCR  
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a  
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and  
right channels.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
L
R
IN  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
OUT  
CH.  
cable box.  
3
4
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video Cables  
You will tune the TV to its video input to  
watch the VCR.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See  
page 10.  
L /  
MONO  
OUT AUDIO  
RIGHT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
Caution: The unauthorized recording  
of satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other materials may  
infringe the rights of others.  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only  
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Cable  
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR  
Back of VCR  
to either channel 3 or 4.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
R
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
2. Connect as shown.  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
cable box.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
Continue to page 7.  
4.  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
B
Cable Box  
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality, hi-fi stereo playback, and  
more convenient operation Ñ use of  
TV•VCR button not required.  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
Signal  
Splitter  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Back of VCR  
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a  
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and  
right channels.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
L
R
IN  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
cable box.  
Continue to page 7.  
3.  
Audio/Video Cables  
You will tune the TV to its video input to  
watch the VCR. All pay channels are  
viewed through the VCR.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
(supplied)  
L /  
MONO  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
RIGHT  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes  
A
Option A hookup.  
Use this hookup for a simple connection which  
requires fewer accessories.  
Playback VCR  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
L
R
and then modify with this connection.  
IN  
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback  
OUT  
CH.  
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.  
3
4
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel  
to receive the signal from the playback VCR.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Recording VCR  
3. Connect as shown.  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
IN  
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
Continue to page 7.  
5.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
or  
Use the hookup to the TV  
as previously selected on  
pages 3, 4, or 5.  
B
Option B hookup.  
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy  
quality and more convenient operation Ñ use of  
TV•VCR button not required.  
Playback VCR (only)  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
L
R
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
IN  
and then modify with this connection.  
RF OUT  
OUT  
CH.  
2. Connect as shown.  
3
4
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
If your other VCR is not stereo, you may need a  
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and  
right channels.  
Audio/Video Cables  
AUDIO  
Recording VCR  
VIDEO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
L
R
IN  
Continue to page 7.  
4.  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
You will select the line (audio/video)  
input on the recording VCR to receive the  
signal from the playback VCR.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
or  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
Caution: The unauthorized recording  
of satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other materials may  
infringe the rights of others.  
Use the hookup to the TV  
as previously selected on  
pages 3, 4, or 5.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
1. Check accessories with VCR.  
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.  
POWER  
VCR  
TV  
TV•VCR  
CHAN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+
VOL  
-
INPUT  
PREV CH  
MENU  
PROG  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY MUTE  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
2 “AA” Batteries  
REW  
FWD  
STOP  
SPEED  
F.ADV  
RECORD  
SLOW  
PAUSE  
TRACKING  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(Stock No. 221392)  
Remote  
(Stock No. 233455)  
2. Insert batteries in remote.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
3. Turn on the TV.  
A. Turn on the TV.  
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to  
the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on  
back of VCR.  
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV  
to the TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for  
details.)  
4. Turn on the VCR.  
A. Press VCR on the remote.  
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.  
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
Now scanning channel 45  
Press any key to cancel  
interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH so  
that your VCR can locate the channels available through  
your signal typeÑcable or antenna. The signal type is  
automatically selected when you perform the AUTO  
CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you change the  
signal type, you will need to perform AUTO CHANNEL  
SEARCH again.  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the  
TV screen. If this menu does not appear:  
¥ Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3  
CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the TVÕs  
video input (refer to TVÕs manual).  
¥ Press VCR, then press MENU again.  
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in  
display panel Ð it should be on. Press TV•VCR to  
turn it on.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
¥ Check the connections.  
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or  
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting  
manually, press 3.  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes  
about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the  
lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN on the remote or  
CHANNEL on the VCR up or down will select only the  
active channels.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.  
You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are  
not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch  
them.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page  
before adding or removing channels. Channels 1-125 and  
VID1 were placed in memory at the factory.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
CHANNELS  
A. Press VCR on the remote.  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
B. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on  
the TV screen.  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
C. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.  
E. Follow the directions on the screen.  
Channel 08  
is presently ADDED  
Press CLEAR to remove  
Press MENU to exit  
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel  
numbers or using CHAN up or down on the remote or  
CHANNEL up or down on the VCR.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.  
4 Preferences  
5 Audio  
6 Language  
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
LANGUAGE/LANGUE  
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.  
Select a Language.  
Choisissez une langue.  
C. Select English or French.  
1English (anglais)  
¥
¥
Press 1 to select English.  
2 French (franais)  
Press 2 to select Fran•ais (French).  
Press MENU to continue  
8. Set the time and date.  
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the  
clock area of the VCRÕs display panel.  
VCR  
SLP  
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU  
VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
B. Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the  
remote.  
Time --:-- --  
(hh:mm)  
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.  
Date --/--/--  
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of  
5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.  
Press MENU to cancel  
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.  
D. Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE  
from the TV screen and start the clock. The time will  
appear in the VCRÕs display panel and the time and date  
will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
9. Use TV•VCR button.  
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.  
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button  
lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR  
or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you  
record a program on the VCR while watching another  
channel on the TV. Details are on page 21.  
A. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.  
B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.  
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.  
C. Press CHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL  
up or down on the VCR to change channels on the  
VCR.  
The channel number changes in the display panel.  
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.  
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.  
Change channels using the TVÕs remote.  
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3  
or CH4.  
F. Press VCR, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture  
from the VCR.  
10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.  
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect  
the audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the  
Auto TV/VCR feature set to ON.  
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video  
input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from  
turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or  
antenna signal to your TV.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
A. Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Auto Play:  
2 Auto TV/VCR:  
ON  
ON  
B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.  
C. Press 2 to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.  
¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and  
watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The  
VCR will automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting  
to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape  
with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you  
press PLAY.  
0 Exit  
¥ Select OFF if you used one of the advanced  
hookups and watch your VCR on the video input  
channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not  
turn on automatically and the signal from your  
antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.  
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the  
VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna  
signal.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a TV  
The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible  
RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other  
manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that  
correspond to your brand.  
Program the remote for a TV  
1. Turn on the TV.  
Remote  
Button  
Remote  
Button  
2. Point the VCR  
Brand *  
Brand *  
remote at the TV.  
Akai  
AOC  
03  
06  
06  
06  
06  
06  
01,06  
06  
06  
NAD  
NEC  
Panasonic  
Philco  
07  
06  
04,11  
04,06  
03,04,06  
06  
06  
01  
06  
11  
3. Hold the TV button  
and press two  
Candle  
Citizen  
Colortyme  
Concerto  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
Daytron  
Electrohome  
Emerson  
Envision  
Fisher  
number buttons for  
your brand. If the  
TV changes  
channels when the  
CHAN up or down  
button is pressed,  
set up is complete.  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Portland  
ProScan  
Proton  
Quasar  
Radio Shack  
RCA  
Realistic  
Sampo  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
06  
06  
01,05,13  
01,06  
05  
4. Release the buttons.  
05,06  
05,08  
00,01,06,11  
06  
06  
06  
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4  
with two other  
GE  
06  
Goldstar  
Hallmark  
Hitachi  
Infinity  
J C Penny  
JBL  
06,09  
05,08  
01,05,06,07,  
08,10  
06,13  
03  
buttons if the first  
ones do not work.  
Sears  
04  
00,01,06,09  
04  
Sharp  
Sony  
Jensen  
JVC  
06  
Soundesign  
Sylvania  
Technics  
Techwood  
Teknika  
TMK  
Toshiba  
Universal  
Victor  
06  
04,06  
11  
06  
06  
06  
05,07,09  
00  
10,11  
03,06  
06  
04  
06  
04,05,07  
04,06  
04,06,12  
06  
06,12  
06  
Kawasho  
Kenwood  
Loewe  
Luxman  
LXI  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
MGA  
Mitsubishi  
MTC  
Helpful Hint: Notice the difference  
between the TV and VCR on-screen  
displays. This is one way to tell if the  
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.  
10  
Wards  
00,01,04,06,  
13  
02  
Zenith  
* The remote may not be able to control every  
model TV of the brands listed.  
Operate the TV  
After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons  
to see which ones operate your TV.  
1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.  
2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.  
3. Use the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ as described on page 13.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Remote Control  
Component Buttons  
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.  
VCR  
TV  
Turns on a compatible RCA,  
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets  
remote to control the VCR.  
Turns on a compatible RCA,  
ProScan, or GE TV and sets the  
remote to control the TV.  
Used with POWER button to turn  
on another brand of TV, other  
than RCA, when the remote is  
programmed to control that TV.  
See page 11.  
POWER  
VCR  
TV  
TV•VCR  
CHAN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
VCR Function Buttons  
+
VOL  
-
INPUT  
PREV CH  
CHAN Up or Down  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the VCRÕs channel  
memory.  
MENU PROG  
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
MENU  
PROG  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY MUTE  
SEARCH  
Removes a menu from the  
screen.  
CLEAR  
PLAY  
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.  
Used to program the VCR.  
REW  
FWD  
Allows you to change entries  
when setting the clock or VCR for  
a timer recording.  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers.  
STOP  
SPEED  
RECORD  
SLOW  
F.ADV  
PAUSE  
DISPLAY  
Shows VCR operating displays  
on the TV screen.  
Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –  
appears on the screen. Then  
press the other two numbers.  
TRACKING  
Displays the time counter.  
PAUSE  
FWD (Fast Forward)  
Fast forwards the tape when the  
VCR is stopped.  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
Pauses recording to prevent  
recording of unwanted scenes.  
Searches the picture in forward  
motion during playback.  
PLAY  
F.ADV (Frame Advance)  
Lets you view one frame with  
each press of the button while the  
tape is paused.  
Plays a tape.  
POWER  
Turns the VCR on and off.  
INPUT  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
Turns the line input on or off.  
VID1 appears in VCRÕs display  
panel and VIDEO appears on TV  
screen.  
Switches between two channels.  
Select one channel and then use  
the number buttons to select  
another. Press PREV CH to  
switch between the two  
channels.  
Line input refers to the signal  
coming from the component  
connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO  
IN jacks on the back of the VCR.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Remote Control  
VCR Function Buttons  
(continued)  
RECORD  
SLOW  
TRACKING Up and Down  
Lets you manually reduce the  
streaks that may appear on the  
picture during play or pause.  
Starts VCR recording.  
Used for slow-motion playback.  
Used for express recording (XPR).  
See page 26.  
SPEED (Tape Speed)  
Selects a recording speed  
(SP or SLP).  
Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during  
stop-action playback.  
REW (Rewind)  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
STOP  
TV•VCR  
Stops the normal functions such as  
record, playback, rewind, fast  
forward, and pause.  
Switches the picture signal so  
that it either comes from the VCR  
or the TV channel. See page 10.  
Searches the picture in reverse  
motion during playback.  
SEARCH  
Displays INDEX and ZERO  
SEARCH menus on TV.  
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120  
seconds during playback.  
TV Function Buttons  
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with every TV.  
MUTE  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
CHAN Up or Down  
Turns the TV sound on or off.  
Switches between two channels.  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the TVÕs channel  
memory when remote is set to  
control a TV.  
Select one channel and then use the  
number buttons to select another.  
Press PREV CH to switch between  
the two channels.  
Numbers (0 through 9 )  
Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers.  
CLEAR  
Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –  
appears on the screen. Then press  
the other two numbers.  
Removes menus or status displays  
from the screen.  
Works as an ENTER key on some  
TVs.  
DISPLAY  
Shows the status displays on the  
screen.  
VOL (Volume) Up and Down  
Raises and lowers sound.  
POWER  
Turns off a compatible TV when  
remote is set to control TV.  
Removes menus or displays from  
the screen.  
Used with TV button to turn on a  
compatible TV, other than RCA,  
when the remote is programmed to  
control that TV. See page 11.  
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Playing a Tape  
Operating Instructions  
To Play a Tape  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TVÕs video input  
to see the picture from the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator  
lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature  
is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the  
safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play  
feature is turned on.  
RECORD  
REW PLAY PAUSE FWD  
POWER STOP EJECT  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
Safety Tab  
3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR, if  
necessary. PLAY appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the  
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 16.  
5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR.  
6. Press REW. REW will appear in the VCRÕs display panel.  
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the  
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can  
press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.  
7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is  
completely rewound.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Auto Play Feature  
VCR MAIN MENU  
This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing  
a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN  
MENU on the TV screen.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Auto Play:  
2 Auto TV/VCR:  
ON  
ON  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 1 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.  
¥ Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab  
removed start playing automatically.  
0 Exit  
¥ Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its  
safety tab removed to start playing  
Pause for Stop Action  
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the  
scene. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.  
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the  
VCR during playback to stop the action.  
PAUS appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action  
pause to reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.  
2. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the  
remote to return to playback.  
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action  
playback to stop after a few minutes.  
Picture Search  
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape.  
Sound is turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes  
recorded in the SP and SLP speed.  
Fast Forward Search  
1. During playback, press FWD to search forward at a  
faster-than-normal speed.  
SRCH+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. To return to playback, press FWD, PLAY on the  
remote, or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.  
Rewind Search  
1. During playback, press REW to search in reverse at  
a faster-than-normal speed.  
SRCH– appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. To return to playback, press REW, PLAY on the  
remote, or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Frame Advance  
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works best  
for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.  
PAUS appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene.  
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the  
VCR to resume normal playback.  
Slow Motion  
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.  
Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP  
speed.  
1. During playback, press SLOW to start slow-motion playback.  
SLOW appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the  
picture.  
3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR to  
return to playback.  
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-motion playback  
to stop after a few minutes.  
Automatic Tracking  
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded  
on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCRÕs  
power is turned on.  
Manual Tracking  
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a different VCR  
or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are used when playing a tape.  
They have no effect during recording.  
¥ When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down  
for the best possible picture.  
¥ Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to  
reduce picture ÒjitterÓ.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
DISPLAY Button  
1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the  
VCR, channel number, time counter, date, time,  
and tape speed on the TV screen. The VCR  
status will appear in the display panel.  
STOP CH 05 0:30:00  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Status Displays  
Will Time Out  
The time and date must be set before they are  
displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again,  
these displays will time out.  
11/18/96 Mon 1:30AM SLP  
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time  
counter remain on the TV screen. The time  
counter will appear instead of the time in the  
VCRÕs display panel.  
0:30:00  
Hours  
Minutes  
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Again  
counter from the TV screen.  
Seconds  
Time Counter Only  
Will Not Time Out  
The time counter will remain in the VCRÕs  
display panel.  
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal  
status displays.  
The time will appear in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
No Displays  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Again  
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the  
displays to normal.  
Time Counter  
The time counter shows the elapsed time it takes to record a program or play  
back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of  
programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is  
ejected from the VCR.  
For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape,  
you would:  
0:30:00  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Make sure the  
tape is rewound. Press STOP on the remote or  
STOP•EJECT on the VCR.  
Hours  
Minutes  
Seconds  
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time  
counter on the TV screen.  
3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to  
0:00:00.  
4. Press FWD to fast forward the tape until the  
time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP on the  
remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR.  
This is the approximate end of the program  
and you can begin recording at this spot.  
5. Press DISPLAY to remove the time counter  
from the screen and return to the normal  
displays.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)  
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.  
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape  
approximately 60 seconds.  
2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape  
approximately 120 seconds.  
SRCH+ appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
Index Search  
The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on  
the tape every time you begin recording a program. During playback you can locate the  
program you want to play by the number of index marks.  
INDEX SEARCH  
The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search  
forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.  
Press REW or FF  
to begin scanning  
OR  
Enter a specific  
Index number  
--  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX  
Press SEARCH to exit  
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.  
3. Press FWD or REW to search for the next index mark or  
press two number buttons to enter the specific index  
mark you want the VCR to search for.  
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.  
INDEX SEARCH  
4. Press FWD to search forward or press REW to search in  
reverse.  
Searching for  
Index number  
03  
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.  
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.  
¥ A mark too close to your location on the tape.  
Press STOP to cancel  
¥ 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.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Zero Search  
The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at  
any spot on the tape. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape  
several times.  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.  
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time  
ZERO SEARCH  
counter on the TV screen.  
3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
return to quickly.  
Press REW to go to  
0:00:00  
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
Press SEARCH to exit  
5. You can continue to play the tape or perform other  
functions. When you are finished, press STOP.  
ÐORÐ  
6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH  
menu. The current tape counter is displayed.  
ZERO SEARCH  
7. Press REW to return to 0:00:00. When the VCR  
reaches 0:00:00 it will begin playback.  
Current tape counter is  
-2:17:25  
If the time counter reading has a minus (Ð ) in front  
Press FF to go to  
0:00:00  
of it, press FWD to return to a reading of 0:00:00.  
8. Press STOP to stop zero search.  
Press SEARCH to exit  
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature  
The VCR records the same audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks on the tape. The  
hi-fi stereo sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural  
sound is recorded on the linear track.  
To enjoy hi-fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver  
using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature lets  
you select which audio you play back.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
4 Preferences  
5 Audio  
To Select Playback Sound  
1. Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV  
screen.  
2. Press 5 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.  
AUDIO  
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
sound.  
¥ Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the  
hi-fi track and for normal use.  
0 Exit  
The HI-FI indicator is lit in the VCRÕs display  
panel during hi-fi playback.  
¥ Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded  
on the linear monaural track.  
¥ Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on  
both the linear track and the hi-fi track, sound-  
on-sound.  
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Recording a Program  
Types of Recordings  
Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:  
Basic Recording Ð Operating Instructions  
Recording While You're Away  
Timer Recording  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)  
Recording Audio Only  
Express (XPR) Recording  
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes  
Using the Recording Features  
Recording Speeds  
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you  
select appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR  
automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).  
Cassette  
Type  
T120  
Recording Time  
SP  
2Hr  
SLP  
6Hr  
8Hr  
T160  
2Hr 40Min  
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.  
That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are  
recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on  
the tape. Special effects such as pause, slow motion,  
picture search, and frame advance work well.  
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording  
time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as  
pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame  
advance work well.  
Recording Pause  
This feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.  
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start  
recording. REC.P appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop  
after a few minutes.  
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Recording a Program  
Types of Recordings  
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions  
To Make a Recording  
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input channel.  
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.  
The cassette-in indicator  
lights in the VCRÕs display panel.  
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in  
the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.  
3. Select recording speed using SPEED on the remote.  
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV  
screen.  
4. Select the channel to be recorded.  
The channel number appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV  
screen.  
5. Press RECORD to begin recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display  
panel while the VCR is recording.  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel  
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above.  
2. If using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV  
channel. The VCR indicator will turn off in the display panel.  
3. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.  
4. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR when recording  
is finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)  
The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different  
programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:  
¥ The clock is set correctly.  
¥ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs.  
Setting a Timer Recording  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 1 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.  
1 One time Ñ single program recorded once.  
2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day.  
1 Timer Recordings  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
3 Weekdays Ñ program recorded at same  
1 Create a New Program  
time Monday through Friday.  
4 Weekly Ñ program recorded at same time  
once a week.  
How often should this  
program record?  
1 One time  
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel  
number (use INPUT or 0, 0 to select video input), start time  
including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the  
recording. Just follow the on-screen prompts.  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
Program 1 (One time)  
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.  
Channel  
--  
6. Press SPEED on the remote to change recording speed.  
Program 1 (One time)  
7. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears  
which will time out or you can press MENU to return to the  
VCR MAIN MENU.  
Channel  
08  
Start time --:--  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP may appear on the screen if you  
Program 1 (One time)  
have entered two programs where the times overlap.  
Channel  
Start time 02:10 AM 1=AM  
End time --:-- 2=PM  
08  
8. The TIMER RECORDINGS menu appears. Press 1 to enter  
an additional timer program, or press 0 to exit.  
9. Turn off the VCR before recording begins.  
Program 1 (One time)  
Channel 08  
Start time 02:10 PM  
End time 03:35 PM  
Start date 11/18/96 Mon  
Tape speed SLP  
1-SP 2-SLP  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to save  
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer  
has been programmed.  
10. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the  
channel you want to record.  
Stopping a Recording in Progress  
Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the  
Program 1 has been saved  
VCR for approximately three seconds.  
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away  
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN  
MENU on TV screen.  
1 Timer Recordings  
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
3. Press 2 for Review Existing Progs. feature.  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
4. Press MENU to display information for the next  
program.  
Program 1 (One time)  
5. Press CLEAR when the program you want to erase  
appears on the screen.  
Channel  
Start time 02:10 PM  
End time 03:35 PM  
08  
Start date 11/18/96 Mon  
Tape speed SLP  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU for next prog  
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input  
The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO  
and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line  
input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or  
similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record  
from the component connected to the VCRÕs line input:  
Program 1 (One time)  
Channel  
Start time --:-- --  
End time --:--  
VIDEO  
Start date --/--/--  
Tape speed SLP  
Press INPUT (or 0,0) to select VIDEO in place of the  
channel number on the TV screen during timer  
programming.  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to exit  
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Recording a Program  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP  
(Second Audio Program)  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.  
To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP  
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.  
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.  
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR  
indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press  
TV•VCR to turn it on.  
3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.  
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel  
and on the TV screen.  
4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.  
The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.  
5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type  
of audio you want to record.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV  
1 Timer Recordings  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
screen.  
4 Preferences  
5 Audio  
B. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.  
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,  
MONO, or SAP.  
AUDIO  
¥ Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
broadcast stereo TV.  
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel  
when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.  
0 Exit  
¥ Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound  
is too ÒnoisyÓ.  
¥ Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)  
instead of the main audio.  
The SAP indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel  
when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.  
D. Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV  
screen.  
6. Press RECORD to start recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs  
display panel.  
7. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR when  
you are finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording Audio Only  
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jacks on the back of the VCR. Any  
video on the tape will be erased when you record audio only.  
To Record Audio Only  
1. Press the INPUT button to select a line input.  
Press INPUT to record from the AUDIO IN jacks  
on the back of the VCR. VID1 appears in the  
VCRÕs display panel.  
The VCR will record audio from the audio  
equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.  
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording  
VCR MAIN MENU  
speed.  
1 Timer Recordings  
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs  
2 Set Clock  
3 Channels  
display panel.  
4 Preferences  
5 Audio  
3. Make sure the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
feature is set to STEREO.  
AUDIO  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU  
1 Reception:  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
STEREO  
on the TV screen.  
B. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.  
C. Press 1 to select Reception: STEREO.  
0 Exit  
4. Start audio source playing and press RECORD  
to begin recording.  
REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on  
the VCR when you are finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will  
turn off automatically at the end of the recording.  
RECORD  
REW PLAY PAUSE FWD  
POWER STOP EJECT  
CHANNEL  
VCR  
SLP REC  
TRACKING  
Display showing 30 minutes  
remaining for recording.  
RECORD  
Operating Instructions  
1. Turn on the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.  
3. Select the channel you want to record.  
4. Select the desired recording speed using SPEED on the remote.  
5. Press RECORD twice to activate XPR recording.  
6. Press RECORD repeatedly until the amount of recording time for the  
program is displayed in the VCRÕs display panel or on the TV screen.  
Press  
RECORD  
Recording  
Time  
REC  
Ch 11  
0:30  
1:00  
1:30  
2:00  
3:00  
4:00  
(30 Min)  
(1 Hr)  
Record Length 0:30  
(1 Hr, 30 Min)  
(2 Hrs)  
Press REC to set length  
(3 Hrs)  
(4 Hrs)  
Express Display on  
TV Screen  
(Normal Recording)  
(Stops)  
0:00  
Each press increases the time Ñ 30 minutes up to two hours and then one  
hour up to four hours.  
The amount of time the VCR will record and REC will appear in the VCRÕs  
display panel.  
You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC  
or RECORD.  
Stopping a Recording in Progress  
Press and hold STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for  
approximately three seconds.  
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Recording a Program  
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes  
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)  
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.  
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.  
2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.  
3. If you have connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune recording  
VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ñ the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.  
Caution: The unauthorized  
recording of television  
programs and other  
If you have connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on  
recording VCRÕs remote to select the line input (VID1).  
materials may infringe the  
rights of others.  
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a blank tape  
with safety tab in place into recording VCR.  
5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach the point on  
the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the tape was not  
recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear and you may need to  
adjust tracking.  
6. Press RECORD, then PAUSE, on recording VCR.  
7. Press PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the  
tape.*  
8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on  
recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then locate the next segment you  
want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REW, and PLAY. Press  
PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press PAUSE at the same time on both VCRs  
to resume copying.  
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.  
* You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have to  
be on to copy a tape.  
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Location of Controls  
Front Panel  
Tape Compartment  
RECORD  
REW PLAY PAUSE FWD  
POWER STOP EJECT  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
Remote Sensor  
CHANNEL or TRACKING Up or Down  
RECORD  
Selects next higher or lower channel in  
the VCR’s channel memory.  
Start the VCR recording.  
Used for express recording.  
Adjusts tracking during playback or  
pause.  
Remote Sensor  
Receives signals from the remote control.  
Aim the remote at this sensor with no  
objects between them.  
FWD (Fast Forward)  
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
REW  
Searches the picture forward during  
playback.  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
PLAYPAUSE  
Searches the picture in reverse during  
playback.  
Plays a tape.  
Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing  
during playback.  
STOPEJECT  
Stops the normal functions such as record,  
playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.  
Pauses the tape during recording to  
prevent recording unwanted material.  
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the  
cassette.  
POWER  
Turns the VCR on or off.  
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Location of Controls  
Back Panel  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
L
R
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
CH3 CH4 Switch  
VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) IN Jacks  
Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV  
to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR  
using one of the basic hookups.  
Receives signals from another component, like a  
VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these  
jacks. Use INPUT to select VID1 in the VCR’s  
display panel.  
ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector  
VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) OUT Jacks  
Receives the signal from an antenna or cable  
system that is attached to this connector.  
Sends signals from VCR to another component,  
like a TV monitor or VCR, when it is connected  
to these jacks.  
RF OUT Connector  
Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.  
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Display Panel  
Cassette-in Indicator  
STEREO  
SAP  
HI-FI  
TIMER  
VCR  
SLP REC  
AM  
Tape Speed  
Indicator  
Time, Time Counter, Channel Number  
(or Line Indicator), and Status Indicators  
HI-FI Indicator  
Cassette-in Indicator (  
)
Lights during hi-fi playback when Tape Playback:  
HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI.  
Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Flashes while  
tape is ejecting.  
REC Indicator  
Channel Number, Line Indicator (VID1), Time,  
Time Counter, or Status Indicator  
Lights when the VCR is recording.  
The current time, time counter, channel number, or  
line indicator (VID1) appears here.  
SAP Indicator  
Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
feature is set to SAP, and the station you are tuned  
to is broadcasting SAP.  
Status indicators show what the VCR is doing.  
BYE  
Turned off  
F.FWD  
HI  
Fast forward  
Turned on  
STEREO Indicator  
Lights when the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
feature is set to STEREO, and the station you are  
tuned to is broadcasting stereo.  
PLAY  
PAUS  
PAUS  
REC  
Playback  
Frame advance  
Play pause  
Record  
Record pause  
Rewind  
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)  
REC.P  
Press SPEED to change.  
REW  
Slow motion  
Forward search  
Reverse search  
VCR stopped  
Timer recording  
TIMER Indicator  
SLOW  
SRCH+  
SRCH–  
STOP  
Lights when a timer recording is set.  
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)  
Press TVVCR to turn on or off.  
T.REC  
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Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
Video: 4-Head  
System:  
Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/ playback system  
Video Signal System:  
Antenna:  
EIA standard: NTSC color  
75-ohm external VHF/ UHF combined  
antenna terminal  
Tuner:  
USA:  
181 channels capability*  
(125 cable channels)  
Canada: 178 channels capability*  
(122 cable channels)  
Type:  
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis  
120V AC, 60 Hz  
Power Requirement:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
19 watts  
3.5 inches high  
(90 mm)  
14 inches wide  
(360 mm)  
12.2 inches deep  
(313 mm)  
Weight:  
9.9 pounds  
(4.5 kg)  
Storage Temperature  
Range:  
- 22 F (- 30 C) to +149 F (+65 C)  
˚
˚
˚
˚
Operating  
Temperature Range:  
+41 F (+5 C) to +104 F (+40 C)  
˚
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*Check your cable companys compatibility requirements.  
Cleaning the VCR  
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your  
VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and  
bottom of the cabinet.  
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various  
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials  
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a non-  
abrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.  
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Trouble Checks  
Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below  
before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.  
Trouble  
Here's what to try:  
• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.  
• Check connections.  
No power  
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to  
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries  
and try remote again.  
VCR does not respond to remote  
• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.  
• Change batteries.  
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV  
• Press TV to set remote to control the corresponding compatible TV. See page 11.  
• Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 11.  
• Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.  
• Change batteries.  
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to  
drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall the batteries  
and try remote again.  
No picture when VCR turned on – using a basic  
hookup  
• Press TVVCR to turn VCR indicator on. See page 10.  
• Check to see if Auto TV/VCR feature is set to OFF. See page 10.  
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
• Press TVVCR to turn VCR indicator off.  
• Switch TV to an active channel.  
• Check antenna connections.  
Snowy or no picture during playback  
• Press TVVCR to turn VCR indicator on.  
• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel  
selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.  
• Check TV’s fine tuning.  
• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.  
• Set TV monitor to video input channel.  
• Try another tape.  
• Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,  
or stop-action playback.  
Time counter not working  
• 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.  
• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther  
back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.  
Will not record or play  
No cassette in VCR.  
• Eject and re-insert cassette.  
• Broken tape — try another cassette.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Here's what to try:  
• Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, frame advance, slow-motion,  
or stop-action playback.  
Streaks in picture during normal playback  
• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE.  
Will not record  
• Safety tab removed from cassette.  
• Make sure the line indicator (VID1) is turned off in VCRs display panel for  
normal recording from the VCRs tuner. Press INPUT to turn off the line  
indicator.  
• Tape already rewound.  
Rewind does not operate  
• Cable box was not turned on or was tuned to the wrong channel at time  
recording was to begin.  
Timer recording not made  
or wrong program recorded  
• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).  
• Power interruption. Clock area in display panel will show - -:- -.  
• Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM.  
• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.  
• Program exceeded tapes length or tape was not rewound beforehand.  
• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.  
No tape in VCR or cassettes safety tab broken off.  
Clock shows incorrect time or date  
VCR makes noise when stopped  
• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show --:--.  
• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date).  
• Time counter display appears in VCRs display panel. Press DISPLAY on  
remote.  
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside  
the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in  
the stop mode.  
Will not auto channel search active  
channels correctly  
• Check antenna connections.  
• Check Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 8.  
Cannot select channels over 69  
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type:  
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 8.  
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to  
play automatically  
• Set Auto Play ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.  
Displays appear in wrong language  
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded  
Language feature set incorrectly. Details are on page 9.  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to record  
broadcast stereo. See page 24.  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record SAP.  
See page 24.  
STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Any defect in material or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
Ninety days for labor charges.  
One year for parts.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days  
from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair  
your VCR.  
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option,  
refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.  
How you get service:  
Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify  
your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in  
the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.  
Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.  
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owners Manual clearly describes how to  
install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should  
be obtained from your Dealer.)  
Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Cleaning of video/ audio heads.  
Remote control batteries.  
A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is  
used for institutional or other commercial purposes.  
A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with  
your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be  
necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have  
other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty  
information.  
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Index  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Controlling a Compatible TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Copying and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Copying Tape, Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
— A  
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Add or Remove Channels from Memory . . . . . .9  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
ANT. (Antenna) IN Connector . . . . . . . . . . .3-6, 29  
Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
AUDIO and VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . . . .3-6,10,23,25,29  
AUDIO Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,24,25  
Auto Channel Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Auto Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,15  
Auto TV/VCR Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4,10  
Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
— D  
Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,12-13,17  
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Displays, On-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Displays, Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,30  
— B  
— E  
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Batteries, Inserting in Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
BYE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Editing and Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Express recording, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
— F  
— C  
F.ADV (Frame Advance) Button . . . . . . . . . . .12,16  
F.FWD (Fast Forward) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Fast Forward Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
FWD (Fast Forward) Button . . . . . .12,17,18,19,28  
Cable System With Cable Box  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3-5  
Cable System Without Cable Box  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
Cable TV Installer, Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Card, Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Cassette-In Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,21,30  
CH3 CH4 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6,8,29  
CHAN and CHANNEL Up and Down  
— H  
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,9,10,11,12-13,28  
Channel Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Checking Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Checks, Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33  
Choisissez une Langue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Cleaning the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
CLEAR Button . . . . . . . . . . .9,12-13,17,18,19,22,23  
Clearing Timer Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Codes, Compatible TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Commercial Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Compatible TV Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Connections  
HI Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
HI-FI Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,30  
Hookups  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . . .2,4,5  
Cable System Without Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,3  
Choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Two VCRs for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
— I  
Index Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
INDEX SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
INPUT Button . . . . . . . . . . .12,22,23,24,25,27,29,30  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3  
Cable System With Cable Box . . . . . . . . .2,4,5  
Cable System Without Cable Box . . . . . . . .2,3  
Choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Two VCRs for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
(continued on next page)  
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Playback, Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
PLAYPAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,16,28  
POWER Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12-13,14,28  
PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,15  
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button . . . . . .12-13  
Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33  
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Program Remote to Control a TV . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
— L  
LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Line Input, Recording From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
— M  
Make a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Making a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
MENU PROG Button . . . . . . .8,9,10,12,22,23,24,25  
MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
— R  
REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,24,25,26,27,30,  
REC.P (Record Pause) Indicator . . . . . . . . . .20,30  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,25,30  
RECORD Button . . . . . . . . .12-13,21,24,25,26,27,28  
Recording  
— N  
Note to Cable TV Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Number  
Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Broadcast Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
From the Line Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . . . . . .24  
Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23  
Types of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Two VCRs for Copying and Editing  
Buttons . . .8,9,10,11,12,17,18,19,21,22,23,24,25  
— O  
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Operation  
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19  
Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . .24  
Recording One Channel While  
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Remote Batteries, Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Remove or Add Channels from Memory . . . . . .9  
REMOVE/ADD CHANNELS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . .12-13,14,15,18,19,28  
REW Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Rewind Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
RF OUT Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6, 29  
Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23  
— S  
— P  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i  
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
SAP (Second Audio Program), Recording . . . .24  
SAP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,30  
SAP, Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
SEARCH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13,18,19  
Searching, Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Select a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Selecting Playback Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
PAUS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,30  
PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,15,20,27  
Pause for Stop Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Pause, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Play a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,14,15,16,27  
PLAY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Playback Sound, Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Playback Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
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References  
Index  
Set Clock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Set the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
SET TIME AND DATE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Setting a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Setting Up the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA Feature . . . . . . .8  
SLOW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13,16  
SLOW Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,30  
Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
SLP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,30  
SLP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33  
SP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,30  
SP Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
SPEED Button . . . . . . . . . .12-13,20,21,22,24,25,26  
Speeds, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
SRCH + and – Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,18,30  
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10  
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,30  
STEREO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,30  
Stereo TV, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Stop Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
STOP Button . . . . . . .12-13,17,18,19,21,22,24,26,27  
STOP Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Stopping a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Stopping an Express Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
STOPEJECT Button . . . . . . .14,17,21,22,24,26,28  
TV, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
TVVCR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,12-13,21,24  
Types of Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
— U  
Use TVVCR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
— V  
VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30  
VCR Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10,12,14,21,30  
VCR MAIN MENU . . . . . . .8,9,10,15,19,22,23,24,25  
VCR, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
VCR, Turn On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels In . . . . . . . . . .8  
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . .6  
VID1 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,25,29,30  
VIDEO Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,24  
VOL (Volume) Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13  
— W  
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Watch One Channel While Recording  
Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
— T  
— X  
T.REC (Timer Recording) Indicator . . . . . . . . . .30  
Tab, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX  
XPR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
— Z  
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,30  
Tape, Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Time and Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,30  
Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Time, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
TIMER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,30  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23  
TIMER RECORDINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,23  
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .12-13,14,15,16,28  
Tracking, Automatic and Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33  
Turn On TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Turn on VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
TV Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12,13  
TV Codes, Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Zero Search Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
ZERO SEARCH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
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For your nearest Authorized Servicenter  
call toll-free in the U.S.A.  
1-800-336-1900  
Canadian Consumers –  
Your toll free numbers are:  
English: 1-800-522-0338  
French: 1-800-522-0445  
If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer  
or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages.  
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis  
address listed in this manual or on the carton. This  
will only add delays in service for your product.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024  
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