RCA Cassette Player VR642HF User Guide
VR642HF  
USER’S  
GUIDE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
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Introduction  
Table of Contents  
Slow Motion______________________ 18  
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 19  
Frame Advance (F.ADV Button)_____ 19  
Automatic Tracking _______________ 19  
Manual Tracking__________________ 19  
TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/ M I X  
Feature________________________ 20  
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  
Recording and Playback  
Feature  
COMMERICAL ADVANCE ____ 21-22  
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Recording a Program  
Recordings ___________________________ 23  
Recording Speeds _________________ 23  
Normal Recording ____________________ 23  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR  
Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6  
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver __ 7  
is Recording a Different Channel _ 23  
Express Recording ____________________ 24  
Recording While You're Away  
Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 8  
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 8  
Turn on TV________________________ 8  
Turn on VCR ______________________ 8  
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 9  
Add or Remove Channels from  
Setting a Timer Recording__________ 25  
Stopping a Timer Recording ________ 25  
Timer Recording From the  
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 26  
Checking or Clearing  
Timer Recordings_______________ 26  
Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP ____________ 27  
Recording Audio Only_________________ 28  
Using the Recording Features  
VCR's Memory __________________ 9  
Select the Language/Seleccione el  
Idioma/SŽlectionner la Langue___ 10  
Use TV¥VCR Button ______________ 10  
Set the AUTO TV/VCR Feature ______ 10  
Set the Time and Date _____________ 11  
Set the Automatic Daylight-  
Recording Pause __________________ 28  
Pro-Tect Plusª Feature ____________28  
Using Two VCRs for Copying  
and Editing Tapes__________________ 29  
Copying and Editing Tapes Using  
Compatible Remote_____________ 29  
Saving Time ___________________ 11  
Set the Display Panel Brightness ____ 12  
Using the Remote Control  
References  
VCR Function Buttons _________________ 13  
Location of Controls  
Playing a Tape  
Front Panel_______________________ 30  
Back Panel _______________________ 30  
Display Panel_____________________ 31  
Specifications_________________________ 32  
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 32  
Questions and Answers About  
Playback _____________________________ 14  
Using the Playback Features  
AUTO PLAY Feature_______________ 15  
AUTO REPEAT Feature ____________ 15  
DISPLAY Button __________________ 16  
Time Counter_____________________ 16  
Index Search _____________________ 17  
Zero Search ______________________ 17  
Blank Search _____________________ 18  
Picture Search ____________________ 18  
COMMERICAL ADVANCE_______ 33  
Trouble Checks ____________________ 34-35  
Limited Warranty _____________________ 36  
Index ________________________________ 37  
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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 hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable  
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be  
needed.  
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video  
jacks. 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 does your TV receive 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 questions 1 and 2 above.  
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 6.  
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver.  
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.  
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 7.  
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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 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to  
either channel 3 or 4.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
Tune the TV to this channel and use the  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
OR  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
2. Connect as shown.  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Continue to page 8.  
4.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality, Hi-Fi, stereo playback and  
more convenient operation Ñ use of the  
TV•VCR button is not required.  
B
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
1. Connect as shown.  
OR  
This connection requires additional  
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may  
be required to hear sound from both  
channels if your TV is not stereo.  
Back of VCR  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
N  
3 CH. 4  
Continue to page 8.  
3.  
VIDEO1  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See  
Audio/Video Cables  
page 10.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
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  
Back of VCR  
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to  
either channel 3 or 4.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
R
AUDIO1  
L
Tune the TV to this channel and use the  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
IN FROM  
ANT.  
IN  
OUT  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
2. Connect as shown.  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
cable box.  
Continue to page 8.  
4.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
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 the  
TV•VCR button is not required.  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional  
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may  
be required to hear sound from both  
channels if your TV is not stereo.  
Back of VCR  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
cable box.  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
Continue to page 8.  
3.  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
Audio/Video Cables  
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See  
page 10.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels  
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
From Cable  
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
Back of VCR  
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
either channel 3 or 4.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
Tune the TV to this channel and use the  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
IN  
OUT  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
2. Connect as shown.  
VIDEO1  
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 8.  
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 the  
TV•VCR button is not required.  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
Signal  
Splitter  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional  
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may  
be required to hear sound from both  
channels if your TV is not stereo.  
Back of VCR  
R
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
L
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
cable box.  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
Continue to page 8.  
3.  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR. View all pay channels through the  
VCR.  
Audio/Video Cables  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
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  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
and then modify with this connection.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.  
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.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
IN  
OUT  
3 CH. 4  
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
VIDEO1  
Continue to page 8.  
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, Hi-Fi, stereo playback and more  
convenient operation Ñ use of the TV•VCR  
button is not required.  
Playback VCR (only)  
R
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
L
VHF/UHF  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
OT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
and then modify with this connection.  
3 H. 4  
VIDEO1  
2. Connect as shown.  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
This connection requires additional  
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter  
may be required to hear sound from both  
channels if your other VCR is not stereo.  
Recording VCR  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
R
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
L
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
Continue to page 8.  
4.  
VIDEO1  
Select the line (audio/video) input on the  
recording VCR to receive the signal from  
the playback VCR.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
or  
Caution: The unauthorized recording of  
television programs and 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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Hooking Up the VCR  
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver  
Record on the VCR from an  
amplifier/receiver.  
Back of VCR  
Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/  
R
receiver to record stereo audio.  
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
L
VHF/UHF  
and then modify with this connection.  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
2. Connect as shown.  
VIDEO1  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Audio/Video Cables  
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/  
Back of  
Amplifier/Receiver  
receiver, VCR, and TV.  
4. See ÒRecording Audio OnlyÓ on page 28.  
Select the line input on the VCR to receive the  
audio signal from the amplifier/receiver.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
REC  
TAPE  
PLAY  
PHONO TUNER  
AUX  
Play back stereo tapes or  
receive a stereo broadcast  
through an amplifier/receiver.  
Back of VCR  
Connect your VCR to a stereo  
amplifier/receiver to receive stereo  
broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
OUT TO TV  
and then modify with this connection.  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
2. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Audio/Video Cables  
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/  
Back of  
Amplifier/Receiver  
receiver, VCR, and TV.  
4. See ÒTape PlaybackÓ on page 20.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
REC  
TAPE  
PLAY  
PHONO TUNER  
AUX  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
1. Check accessories with VCR.  
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.  
POWER  
PAUSE  
TV•VCR PREV CH DISPLAY  
2 “AA” Batteries  
PLAY  
REC  
REW  
FF  
SLOW  
STOP  
3
SEARCH  
CHAN  
1
2
4
7
5
8
6
9
0
INPUT  
MENU  
CLEAR  
SPEED  
F. ADV  
Remote  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(Stock No. 221383)  
TRACKING  
(Stock No. 221347)  
2. Insert batteries in remote.  
3. Turn on the TV.  
If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the  
3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.  
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TVÕs video input. (See TV  
ownerÕs manual for details.)  
4. Turn on the VCR.  
Press POWER on the remote.  
The POWER and VCR indicators light in the VCRÕs display panel. -:-- appears in the clock  
area of the display panel.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.  
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power  
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen  
prompting you to perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If  
the message does not appear, go to step A below. If the  
message appears, follow the directions on the screen.  
AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS  
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...  
THEN PRESS CH UP  
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes  
about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel  
found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down selects only the active  
channels.  
If you ever need to manually set up channels because you  
change cable or antenna signals:  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV  
VCR MAIN MENU  
screen. If this menu does not appear:  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
¥ Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the 3CH.4  
switch on the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs  
manual).  
3 CHANNELS  
CHANNELS  
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in  
display panel Ñ it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn  
it on.  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
¥ Check the connections.  
CHANNEL 03  
IS PRESENTLY ADDED  
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.  
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE  
PRESS MENU TO EXIT  
The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or  
ANTENNA signal  
To change the SIGNAL TYPE:  
A. Follow steps A-B above.  
B. Press 3 to switch the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and  
ANTENNA.  
6.Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.  
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the  
channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want  
to watch them.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
CHANNELS  
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL display.  
D. Follow the directions on the screen.  
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
3 SIGNAL TYPE:  
CABLE  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 14  
PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL  
E. Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and  
down buttons.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
7. Select the language/Seleccione el idioma/  
Sélectionner la langue.  
The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish or  
VCR MAIN MENU  
French language. The word ÒLanguageÓ cycles through the different  
languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on the TV screen.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
5 AUDIO  
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
6 LANGUAGE  
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE  
menu. (English: LANGUAGE; Spanish: IDIOMA; French:  
LANGUE).  
LANGUAGE  
SELECT A LANGUAGE.  
1➛ENGLISH  
2 ESPAÑOL  
3 FRANÇAIS  
¥ Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles).  
¥ Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish (Espa–ol).  
¥ Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French (Fran•ais).  
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE  
8.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 television  
channels. Also, this button lets you record a program on the VCR  
while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 20.  
A. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.  
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.  
B. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.  
The channel number changes on the TV screen.  
C. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.  
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.  
Change channels using the TVÕs remote.  
D. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3 or CH4.  
E. Press TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.  
9.Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature.  
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.  
If you connected your VCR using the TVÕs video input, you can  
prevent the VCR indicator from turning on automatically and  
interrupting your TV signal.  
A. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
C. Press 3 to select AUTO TV/VCR: ON or OFF.  
¥
Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch  
your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. Then, press the  
TV•VCR button to switch between the picture coming from  
the VCR (VCR indicator on) or television channels (VCR  
indicator off).  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 CA MARKING:  
6 CA PLAYBACK:  
7 CA DISPLAY:  
8 AUTO REPEAT  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
BLUE  
¥
Select OFF if you used one of the advance hookups and watch  
your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR  
indicator does not turn on automatically.  
0 EXIT  
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote turns the VCR indicator on  
or off.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
10. Set the Time and Date.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
The TIMER indicator on the VCR front panel flashes until the  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
time is set.  
TIME  
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.  
C. Press 1 to display SET TIME AND DATE.  
1 SET TIME AND DATE  
SET TIME AND DATE  
TIME --:-- --  
(HH:MM)  
D. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the  
DATE --/--/--  
remote.  
¥ Press 0 before single-digit numbers.  
PRESS MENU TO CANCEL  
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time  
of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.  
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
TIME 09:39 AM  
E. Press MENU to start the clock.  
F. Press 0 twice to exit.  
DATE 08/04/96 SUNDAY  
The time and date appear on the screen when you press  
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT  
PRESS MENU TO SET  
DISPLAY.  
11. Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time  
Select this feature if you want the VCRÕs clock automatically to  
advance one hour in April and reverse one hour in October  
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
VCR MAIN MENU  
MENU.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
B. Press 2 to display the TIME menu.  
TIME  
C. Press 2 to select AUTO DST: ON or OFF.  
1 SET TIME AND DATE  
2 AUTO DST:  
ON  
¥ Select ON if you want the VCRÕs clock to automatically  
adjust for Daylight Saving Time.  
¥ Select OFF if you do not want the VCRÕs clock to  
automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time.  
0 EXIT  
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first  
Sunday in April. Clocks are set forward one hour.  
Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to  
3:00 AM, keep in mind that any part of a scheduled Timer  
Recording that falls between these two times is not  
performed.  
In the autumn, daylight-saving time begins on the last  
Sunday in October. Clocks are set back one hour.  
The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to  
1:00 AM. Therefore, it can affect your recording length.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
12. Set the display panel brightness.  
This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent  
display panel.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
C. Press 4 to select a FRONT PANEL mode.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
¥ Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is  
on and dim when it is off.  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 CA MARKING:  
6 CA PLAYBACK:  
7 CA DISPLAY:  
8 AUTO REPEAT  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
BLUE  
¥ Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.  
¥ Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.  
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Using the Remote Control  
VCR Function Buttons  
CHAN (CHANNEL) Up or Down  
PLAY  
Selects the next higher or lower  
channel in the VCRÕs channel  
memory.  
Plays a tape.  
POWER  
Turns the VCR on and off.  
CLEAR  
Resets the time counter to 0:00:00.  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
POWER  
Switches between two channels.  
Lets you change entries when setting  
the time or VCR for a timer  
recording.  
TV•VCR PREV CH DISPLAY  
Select one channel, then select  
another. Press PREV CH to switch  
between the two channels.  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
REC  
DISPLAY  
Shows the VCR operating displays  
on the TV screen.  
REC  
Starts the VCR recording. See page 20.  
REW  
FF  
Displays the time counter when a  
tape is inserted.  
Used for Express recording. See  
page 22.  
FF (Fast Forward)  
SLOW  
STOP  
3
SEARCH  
CHAN  
REW (Rewind)  
Fast forwards the tape when the  
VCR is stopped.  
1
2
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is  
stopped.  
Searches the picture in forward  
motion during playback.  
4
7
5
8
6
9
Searches the picture in reverse  
motion during playback.  
F. ADV (Frame Advance)  
SEARCH  
Lets you view one frame with each  
press of the button when the tape is  
in pause mode.  
0
Displays the INDEX and ZERO  
search menus on TV.  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
MENU  
Advances the tape 60 seconds during  
playback.  
INPUT  
SPEED  
F. ADV  
Turns the line input on or off.  
SLOW  
Line input refers to the signal  
coming from the component  
connected to the audio/video jacks  
on the back of the VCR.  
Plays a tape in slow-motion.  
TRACKING  
SPEED (Tape Speed)  
Selects a recording speed (SP, SLP).  
MENU  
STOP  
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on  
Stops the VCRÕs normal functions  
such as record, playback, rewind,  
fast forward, and pause.  
the TV screen.  
Removes a menu from the screen.  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
TRACKING Up or Down  
Selects a channel up to 99Ñpress two  
numbers.  
Reduces the streaks that may appear  
on the picture during play or pause.  
Selects a cable channel over 99Ñ  
press and hold 1 until 1-- appears on  
the screen. Then, press the other two  
numbers.  
Reduces picture ÓjitterÓ during  
pause.  
TV•VCR  
Switches the picture signal so that it  
either comes from the VCR or the TV  
channel. See page 10.  
PAUSE  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
Pauses recording to prevent  
recording of unwanted scenes.  
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Playing a Tape  
Playback  
To play a tape  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TVÕs video input to see the  
picture from the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
The VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator ( ) lights, and the  
VCR indicators light (if the AUTO TV/VCR feature is turned ON). The tape  
automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed  
and the AUTO PLAY feature is turned on.  
REW  
PLAY•PAUSE  
STOP•EJECT  
FWD  
RECORD  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
H
i-F  
i
VCR  
Safety Tab  
3. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote if necessary.  
The playback indicator ( ) appears in the VCRÕs display panel.  
4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or the VCR to remove any streaks  
from the picture if necessary. Details are on page 19.  
5. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote.  
6. Press REW on the VCR or the remote.  
End of Tape  
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during  
playback.  
Power Off  
If you press POWER while a tape is rewinding, the VCR turns off automatically  
when it is completely rewound. REWIND POWER OFF is displayed on the TV  
screen.  
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  
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with  
the safety tab removed.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
PREFERENCES  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 ALERT SOUND:  
6 CA MARKING:  
7 CA PLAYBACK:  
8 CA DISPLAY:  
9 SET AUTO REPEAT  
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ON  
ON  
3. Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY: ON or OFF.  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
¥
Select ON if you want to have a tape with its safety tab  
AUTO  
BLUE  
removed to start playing automatically.  
¥
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety  
tab removed to start playing automatically.  
AUTO REPEAT Feature  
When you set this feature, the VCR plays a tape for the amount of time you specify, over  
and over. For example, if you enter a length of two hours, the VCR will play the tape for  
two hours, automatically rewind the tape, and play the tape again.  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 9 to display the SET AUTO REPEAT menu.  
4. Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a  
repeating loop.  
¥
¥
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct the length.  
Select a length of 0:00 with the CLEAR button if you  
do not want the tape to repeat.  
¥
¥
Eject the tape to cancel the repeat feature.  
If the time you enter exceeds the actual length of the  
tape, the VCR plays to the end of the tape.  
AUTO REPEAT MENU  
SET THE LENGTH OF TIME  
YOU WANT THE TAPE TO  
PLAY IN A REPEATING LOOP  
LOOP FROM 0:00 TO -:--  
(H:MM)  
PRESS MENU TO EXIT  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
DISPLAY Button  
The DISPLAY button shows the status of the VCR channel number, time counter,  
date, time and tape speed on the TV screen. The time and date must be set before  
they can be displayed.  
STOP CH 05 0:30:00  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Status Displays  
1. Press DISPLAY.  
If you do not press DISPLAY again, this display  
times out.  
08/04/96 SUN 01:30AM SLP  
2. Press DISPLAY again to display only the time  
counter on the TV screen. The time counter  
appears instead of the time in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
0:30:00  
Hours  
Minutes  
Seconds  
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time counter  
from the screen. No displays appear on the TV  
screen and the time counter remains in the VCRÕs  
display panel. This is convenient for editing  
tapes.  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Again  
Time Counter Only  
4. Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal  
status displays. The clock appears in VCRÕs  
display panel.  
No Status  
Displays  
Appear  
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the  
displays to normal.  
Press  
DISPLAY  
Again  
Time Counter  
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a  
segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs  
you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 when the tape is ejected from  
the VCR.  
0:30:00  
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. Insert the prerecorded tape.  
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time  
counter on the TV screen.  
3. Press FF to fast forward the tape until 0:30:00  
appears in the time counter and press STOP.  
The time counter is removed from the TV screen  
during fast forward.  
The time counter does not advance when it  
detects no signal (blank tape).  
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
5. Press DISPLAY to remove the time counter from  
the screen and return to the normal display mode.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
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. Your VCR has two index playback  
features. To locate the program you want to play, select a specific index number or search  
by scanning.  
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.  
INDEX SEARCH  
¥
¥
A mark too close to the current location on the tape.  
PRESS REW OR FF  
TO BEGIN SCANNING  
OR  
ENTER A SPECIFIC  
INDEX NUMBER  
--  
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five  
minutes or less.  
¥
The first index mark on the tape when you start  
searching from the beginning of the tape.  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
To Index Search  
INDEX SEARCH  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.  
SEARCHING FOR  
INDEX MARKS...  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX  
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.  
3. Press REW or FF on the remote to scan or enter the  
number of index marks you want the VCR to search.  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
PRESS STOP TO CANCEL  
Once the index mark or marks is found, the tape will  
begin playback.  
4. Follow the directions on the screen.  
Zero Search  
The zero search feature allows the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00  
anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to watch a segment  
of the tape several times.  
ZERO SEARCH  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape.  
CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS  
2:17:25  
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on  
PRESS REW TO GO TO  
0:00:00  
the TV screen.  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
3. Use PLAY, FF, or REW to advance to the place on the  
tape where you want to return quickly.  
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
5. Continue playing the tape.  
6. Press STOP.  
ZERO SEARCH  
CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS  
-2:17:25  
PRESS FF TO GO TO  
0:00:00  
7. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
menu on the TV screen.  
8. Follow the directions on the screen.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Blank Search  
The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds long.  
BLANK SEARCH  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.  
SEARCH FOR BLANK AREA  
2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH  
menu.  
PRESS FF TO BEGIN  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
3. Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching  
for six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen  
if a blank area is not found.  
4. Press STOP to stop BLANK searching.  
Picture Search  
You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the  
tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The time counter is removed from the TV  
screen during picture search. The picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP  
speed.  
Fast Forward Search  
1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.  
2. Press FF or PLAY to return to playback.  
Rewind Search  
1. Press REW to search backward at a faster-than-normal speed.  
2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.  
Slow Motion  
You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. Sound is turned off during  
slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press SLOW to begin slow-motion playback.  
2. Use TRACKING up or down 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 automatically switches from slow-  
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Pause for Stop Action  
This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of the scene. Stop  
action works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR  
during playback to stop the action.  
The pause indicator ( ) appears in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
2. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to reduce any  
jittering of the picture.  
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on  
the VCR to return to playback.  
The VCR automatically switches from stop-action  
playback to stop after a few minutes.  
Frame Advance (F. ADV Button)  
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame advance works  
best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR  
during playback to stop the action.  
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.  
Automatic Tracking  
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you are playing back a  
tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on when a tape is inserted or  
the 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. Tracking is used when playing a tape, and it has no  
effect during recording.  
¥
¥
¥
When streaks or snow appear in the picture,  
press TRACKING up or down on the remote  
or the VCR for the best possible picture.  
During pause, press TRACKING up or  
down on the remote to reduce any jittering  
of the picture.  
When the sound is noisy, press  
TRACKING up or down on the remote  
for the best possible sound.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
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 sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Mono 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/MIX/LINEAR feature  
lets you select which audio you play back.  
To Select Playback Sound  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1. Press MENU to see the VCR MAIN MENU.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
5 AUDIO  
2. Press 5 to see the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.  
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, LINEAR, or MIX  
sound.  
AUDIO  
1 RECEPTION:  
STEREO  
¥
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-  
2 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI  
Fi track and for normal use.  
The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
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¥
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on  
the linear track, such as a second audio program  
(SAP).  
The Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCRÕs  
display panel.  
¥
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both  
the Hi-Fi and linear track, sound-on-sound.  
The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the VCRÕs display  
panel.  
.
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Recording and Playback Feature  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your  
tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the  
detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of  
commercials into approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed. You can select a  
background of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped.  
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  
returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase the commercials from the tape.  
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 commercials, you may experience some variations in this featureÕs  
effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and announcements are not considered commercials Ñ but  
might be skipped.  
See ÒTrouble ChecksÓ section for answers to common questions about COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ Marking  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Make sure CA MARKING is set to ON. If not, press 5.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
The VCR will mark most commercials for the following types of  
recording:  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 CA MARKING:  
6 CA PLAYBACK:  
7 CA DISPLAY:  
8 AUTO REPEAT  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
BLUE  
¥VCR Plus+, Timer, or One Touch Recording: The VCR will  
automatically mark the commercials after the power is turned off.  
¥Manual Recording: When you press STOP to stop recording, the  
VCR will ask you if you want to mark the commercials. Just  
follow the on-screen display.  
THE VCR IS WAITING TO  
MARK COMMERCIALS IN THE  
PROGRAM YOU RECORDED.  
MARK and COMM alternate in the display panel while the VCR  
is marking commercials.  
1 MARK THEM NOW  
2 MARK THEM LATER  
3 DON’T MARK COMMERCIALS  
THE VCR WILL BEGIN  
MARKING IN 30 SECONDS...  
To Stop COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ Marking  
Press STOP to cancel commercial marking.  
MARKING COMMERCIALS...  
PRESS STOP TO CANCEL  
To Turn Off Marking  
For special VCR use (such as editing or copying) or if you decide not to use this feature, turn  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª marking (CA MARKING) off.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 5 to select CA MARKING: OFF.  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
The VCR will not mark the commercials.  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 CA MARKING:  
6 CA PLAYBACK:  
7 CA DISPLAY:  
8 AUTO REPEAT  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
BLUE  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.  
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A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.  
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Recording and Playback Feature  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™  
To Select a Background for Playback  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 7 to select CA DISPLAY: BLUE or VIDEO.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
¥ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it  
advances through the block of marked commercials.  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 CA MARKING:  
6 CA PLAYBACK:  
7 CA DISPLAY:  
8 AUTO REPEAT  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
BLUE  
¥ Select VIDEO to have the VCR display the video as it  
advances through the block of marked commercials.  
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To Play Back a Recording Made Using  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 6 to select CA PLAYBACK: AUTO or MANUAL.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
¥ Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through  
the blocks of marked commercials.  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 CA MARKING:  
6 CA PLAYBACK:  
7 CA DISPLAY:  
8 AUTO REPEAT  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
BLUE  
A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or  
last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically  
skipped.  
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A commercial will not be skipped if the 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 FF to scan through the commercial.  
It is possible that part of a recorded program might 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.  
¥ Select MANUAL and the VCR will not advance through the  
blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.  
The VCR will resume playback when it reaches the end of the  
marked commercials.  
If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than  
commercials, the VCR will still advance to the end of the next  
ÒmarkedÓ commercial block and resume playback.  
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Recording a Program  
Recordings  
Your VCR provides different recording options. These options are explained in this section of the manual.  
Recording Speeds  
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed  
you select appears on the TV screen. Tapes recorded in LP can be played in this  
VCR.  
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most  
prerecorded, rental tapes are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded  
on the tape. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and  
picture search work well in this speed.  
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded  
in SP. Special effects such as pause, frame advance, slow motion, and picture  
search work well in this speed.  
Recording Time  
Cassette  
T-120  
SP  
2Hrs  
SLP  
6Hrs  
8Hrs  
T-160  
2Hrs 40Min  
Normal Recording  
To Make a Recording  
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs  
video input channel.  
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator  
lights 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 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 on the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording.  
and appear in the VCRÕs display panel while the VCR is recording.  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel  
For some cable box hookups, this recording feature may not apply. Contact  
your local cable company for assistance.  
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above.  
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the  
TV channel.  
The VCR indicator turns off in the display panel.  
3. Select the channel you want to watch with the TVÕs channel buttons.  
4. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when the  
recording is finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Express Recording  
Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR  
turns off automatically at the end of the recording.  
REW  
PLAY•PAUSE  
STOP•EJECT  
FWD  
RECORD  
RECORD  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
H
i-F  
i
VCR  
Display showing 30 minutes remaining  
for express recording  
1. Turn on the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
3. Select the channel you want to record.  
4. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.  
5. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to activate recording.  
6. Press RECORD or REC repeatedly until the amount of recording time for  
the program is displayed on the TV screen.  
Each press of RECORD or REC increases the time Ñ 30 minutes up to 4  
hours.  
Press  
RECORD  
Recording  
Time  
REC  
CH 06  
0:30  
1:00  
(30 Min)  
(1 Hr)  
RECORD LENGTH 0:00  
1:30  
(1 Hr, 30 Min)  
(2 Hrs)  
2:00  
PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH  
3:00  
(3 Hrs)  
4:00  
(4 Hrs)  
Display on TV Screen  
Normal Rec  
,
, and TIMER appear in the VCRÕs display panel.  
During recording, press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to  
display the time remaining on the TV screen. Press RECORD or REC again  
to increase the recording time.  
Stopping an Express Recording in Progress  
You can stop a recording by:  
¥ Pressing and holding the STOP button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on  
the VCR for approximately three seconds.  
¥ Pressing the RECORD button until 0:00 is displayed for the recording.  
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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 a safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to  
record the programs.  
Setting a Timer Recording  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
3. Press 1 to display the CREATE A NEW PROGRAM menu.  
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.  
1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM  
HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS  
PROGRAM RECORD?  
1 ONE TIME  
1 ONE TIME Ñ single program recorded once.  
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)  
2 DAILY Ñ program recorded at same time every day.  
CHANNEL  
--  
3 WEEKDAYS Ñ program recorded at same  
time Monday through Friday.  
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)  
CHANNEL 08  
4 WEEKLY Ñ program recorded at same time  
START TIME --:-- --  
once a week.  
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)  
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel  
number (or INPUT on the remote to select line input), start  
time including AM or PM, end time, start date, and recording  
speed of the recording. Follow the on-screen prompts.  
CHANNEL  
START TIME 02:10 PM  
END TIME 03:35 PM  
08  
START DATE 08/04/96  
TAPE SPEED SLP  
1=SP 2=SLP  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT  
PRESS MENU TO SAVE  
6. Press MENU to enter your program.  
If you have entered two programs whose times overlap,  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears on the screen.  
PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED  
7. Repeat steps 3–6 for additional programs and follow the  
REMEMBER TO INSERT A  
RECORDABLE TAPE AND  
TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE  
THE PROGRAM START TIME.  
directions on the screen.  
8. If you are using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the  
channel you want to record. Otherwise, turn off the VCR  
before recording begins.  
TIMER appears in the VCRÕs display panel when the timer has  
been programmed.  
Stopping a Timer Recording  
You can stop a recording by pressing and holding the STOP  
button on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR for  
approximately three seconds.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)  
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input  
The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO1 and  
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)  
CHANNEL VIDEO  
START TIME --:-- --  
END TIME --:-- --  
START DATE --/--/--  
TAPE SPEED SLP  
VIDEO1 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, press INPUT or “0,0” on the remote to enter VIDEO in the  
channel number position.  
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT  
PRESS MENU TO EXIT  
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
3. Press 2 to display the programÕs menu.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM  
2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS.  
4. Press MENU for next program or CLEAR to erase the  
program.  
PROGRAM 1  
CHANNEL  
(ONE TIME)  
08  
START TIME 02:10 PM  
END TIME 03:35 PM  
START DATE 08/04/96 SUN  
TAPE SPEED SLP  
PRESS CLEAR TO ERASE  
PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG  
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Recording a Program  
Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION:  
STEREO/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 the TVÕs video input.  
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the  
VCR indicator lights 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 on the TV screen.  
4. Select the channel or line input (channel 00) to be recorded.  
The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.  
5. Set the RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the  
VCR MAIN MENU  
type of audio you want to record.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
5 AUDIO  
B. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.  
AUDIO  
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio RECEPTION:  
1 RECEPTION:  
2 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI  
STEREO  
STEREO, MONO, or SAP.  
¥ Select STEREO for normal and stereo broadcast TV  
recording.  
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display  
panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting  
stereo.  
0 EXIT  
¥ Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound  
is too Ònoisy.Ó  
¥ Select SAP to record SAP (second audio program) on  
the linear track.  
The SAP indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel  
when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.  
Set the TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature  
to LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 20.  
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to start  
recording.  
and appear in the VCRÕs display panel.  
7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote  
when you are finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording Audio  
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN (L and R) jacks on the  
back of the VCR.  
To Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.)  
1. Press the INPUT button or 0,0 on the remote to hear the  
source attached to the AUDIO jacks. VIDEO appears on  
the TV screen.  
The VCR records audio from the audio equipment  
connected to the AUDIO1 (L and R) IN jacks.  
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.  
The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.  
3. Start playing the audio source. Then, press RECORD on  
the VCR or REC on the remote to begin recording.  
and appear in the VCRÕs display panel.  
4. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote  
when you are finished.  
To Play Back Audio Only  
Connect the AUDIO OUT of the VCR to the appropriate input  
on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use the phono input.  
Refer to your amplifier or receiver userÕs guide for  
information.  
Using the Recording Features  
Recording Pause  
To prevent recording short passages of unwanted material, use PAUSE on the remote or  
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during recording to stop and start recording.  
and  
in the VCRÕs display panel.  
appear  
The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes.  
Pro-Tect Plus™ (Child Lock) Feature  
This feature is useful to tamper proof your timer recordings from unwanted changes  
and/or protect the VCR from misoperation by other users in the household.  
To Lock the VCR  
Press and hold the POWER button on the remote for  
approximately six seconds to turn on the Pro-Tect Plusª  
feature.  
The TIMER and  
in the VCRÕs display panel.  
appear  
To Unlock the VCR  
Press and hold POWER button on the remote for  
approximately six seconds to unlock the VCR. The VCR  
turns on.  
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Recording a Program  
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes  
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)  
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.  
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.  
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TVÕs  
video input.  
Caution: The unauthorized  
recording of television  
3. If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune the  
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 Ð the one selected on the back of  
the playback VCR.  
programs and other  
materials may infringe the  
rights of others.  
If you connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT  
(or channel 00) on the recording VCRÕs remote to select the  
line input.  
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert a  
blank tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.  
5. Press PLAY, then PAUSE on the playback VCR 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 on the VCR or REC on the remote, then PAUSE  
on the recording VCR.  
7. Press PAUSE 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 the 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•EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished.  
*You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does  
not have to be on to copy a tape.  
Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote  
If you have a compatible RCA, ProScan or GE remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons, you can  
program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2. This lets you control both VCRs with one  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 TIME  
remote for easier copying and editing.  
3 CHANNELS  
Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of this VCR to VCR1 or VCR2 position. Then, the  
compatible remote controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button Ñ depending on the  
position you select in the menu.  
4 PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
PREFERENCES  
2. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.  
( PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 CA MARKING:  
6 CA PLAYBACK:  
7 CA DISPLAY:  
8 SET AUTO REPEAT  
0 EXIT  
ON  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTO  
BLUE  
3. Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 or VCR2  
feature.  
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible VCRÕs remote to  
change the setting and program this VCR to respond to VCR1 or  
VCR2 Ñ depending on the position you selected in step 3.  
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Location of Controls  
Front Panel  
REW  
PLAY•PAUSE  
STOP•EJECT  
FWD  
Tape Compartment  
RECORD  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
H
i-F  
i
VCR  
Remote Sensor  
Remote Sensor  
CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down  
Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the  
remote at this sensor with no objects between  
them.  
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRÕs  
channel memory.  
Adjusts tracking during playback.  
REW  
FWD (Fast Forward)  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
Searches the picture in reverse during playback.  
Searches the picture forward during playback.  
STOP•EJECT  
Stops the normal functions such as record,  
playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause.  
PLAY•PAUSE  
Plays a tape.  
Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing during  
playback.  
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.  
Pauses the tape during recording to prevent  
recording unwanted material.  
TV•VCR  
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes  
from the VCR or the TV channel. See page 10.  
POWER  
Turns the VCR on or off.  
RECORD  
Start the VCR recording.  
Used for express recording.  
Back Panel  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
3CH.4 Switch  
VIDEO1 IN and AUDIO1 (R and L) IN Jacks  
Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see  
the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one  
of the basic hookups.  
Receive signals from another component like a  
VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these  
jacks. Use INPUT (channel 00) on the remote  
to select.  
IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector  
Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system  
when attached.  
VIDEO1 OUT and AUDIO1 (R and L) OUT Jacks  
Send signals from VCR to another component like  
a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to  
these jacks.  
OUT TO TV Connector  
Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.  
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Location of Controls  
POWER  
Cassette-In Record  
Timer  
SAP  
STEREO  
SAP  
TIMER  
STEREO  
REC  
Hi-Fi  
H i-F i  
AM  
PM  
VCR  
Status  
VCR  
Time Counter/Time/Status/  
Indicators  
Channel Number/Line Input (L)  
Cassette-in Indicator (  
)
FF  
Fast Forward  
Lights when a tape is in the VCR.  
PLAY  
REC  
Playback  
Record  
Hi-Fi Indicator  
REP  
Auto-repeat  
Rewind  
Stop  
Lights when the AUDIO PLAY feature is set to HIFI  
or MIX.  
REW  
STOP  
POWER Indicator  
Lights when power is turned on.  
STEREO Indicator  
Lights when the station you are tuned to is  
broadcasting stereo.  
SAP Indicator  
Lights when the station you are tuned to is  
broadcasting Second Audio Program.  
Time Counter/Time/Status/  
Channel Number/Line Input(L)  
Status Indicators  
Shows the diplays for the time counter, time,  
status, channel number, line input(L).  
Show what the VCR is doing:  
and  
and  
Record  
Press DISPLAY on remote to show these indicators.  
Also, press DISPLAY to switch between the current  
time and elapsed-time counter.  
Record-pause  
Playback  
Play-pause  
Indicator  
Frame advance/  
Slow motion  
Lights when VCR is set for timer recording and  
VCR is turned off. Flashes if tape is not inserted.  
flashing  
flashing  
flashing  
flashing  
Rewind  
Reverse search  
Fast forward  
Forward search  
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)  
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.  
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.  
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.  
flashing  
Cassette ejecting  
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Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
Video: 4-Head  
System:  
Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo 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:  
23 watts  
3.5 inches high  
(89 mm)  
15 inches wide  
(380 mm)  
11.2 inches deep  
(285 mm)  
Weight:  
8.4 pounds  
(3.8 kg)  
Storage Temperature  
Range:  
- 22 F to +149 F  
û
û
Operating  
Temperature Range:  
+41 F to +104 F  
û
û
*Check your cable companyÔs 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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Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™  
Question  
Answer  
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 I want to watch  
them?  
Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting  
the CA 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 CA Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials  
should be skipped each time the tape is played in a  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª 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 mark the first recording, marking will take place after all recordings  
have 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 VCRÕs 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 ADVANCEª works in SP, LP, and SLP.  
Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ marked  
recordings work in non-  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE™ VCRs?  
A COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª marked recording will play in a non-  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCEª VCR, but commercials will not automatically  
be skipped.  
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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:  
No power  
¥ Plug VCR into an operating outlet.  
¥ Check connections.  
VCR does not respond to remote  
¥ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to  
drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the  
batteries and try remote again.  
¥ Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.  
¥ Change batteries.  
¥ Check setting of REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 (VCR2) feature. See page 27.  
¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.  
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
Snowy or no picture during playback  
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.  
¥ Switch TV to an active channel.  
¥ Check antenna connections.  
¥ Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.  
¥ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel  
selected with 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.  
¥ Check TVÕs 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, stop action, frame advance,  
and slow-motion playback.  
Streaks in picture during normal playback  
¥ Press the TRACKING button on the remote or the VCR to move streaks for  
the best picture.  
¥ Check tape Ñ it may be worn out or of poor quality.  
Time counter not working or time counter does  
not change during zero search feature  
¥ 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 (Ð) appears in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back  
than a counter reading of 0:00:00.  
¥ Time counter only appears when a tape is in the VCR.  
Will not record or play  
¥ No cassette in VCR.  
¥ Eject and reinsert cassette.  
¥ Broken tape Ñ try another cassette.  
¥ VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the  
VCR during recording or playback.  
¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.  
Will not record  
¥ Safety tab removed from cassette.  
¥ Make sure the line indicator (VIDEO) does not appear on the TV screen for  
normal recording from the VCRÕs tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn  
the line input off.  
¥ Check the Pro-Tectª feature.  
¥ TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature must be set to HI-FI to hear  
stereo sound during playback. See page 20.  
No stereo sound during playback  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Here's what to try:  
Stereo audio too noisy  
¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to  
MONO.  
¥ Press the TRACKING up or down button on the remote to minimize the noise.  
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded  
¥ RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to  
record broadcast stereo. See page 25.  
¥ RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record  
SAP. See page 25.  
¥ STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.  
Rewind does not operate  
¥ Tape already rewound.  
Timer recording not made  
or wrong program recorded  
¥ Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.  
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).  
¥ Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 11.  
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.  
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.  
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.  
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.  
Incorrect time or date  
¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 11.  
Time did not adjust for daylight savings  
VCR makes noise when stopped  
¥ Check if AUTO DST is turned on.  
¥ VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside  
the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the  
stop mode.  
Will not AutoChannel Search correctly  
Cannot select channels over 69  
¥ Check antenna connections.  
¥ Check SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.  
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE:  
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.  
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to  
play automatically  
¥ Set AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.  
Tape plays back in slow motion  
¥ Press PLAY to return to normal playback.  
TIMER indicator flashes  
¥ Clock was not set. See page 11.  
¥ Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.  
On-screen menus are in English, French or  
Spanish  
¥ Check LANGUAGE feature. See page 10.  
Time counter disappears while searching  
¥ This is normal. Details are on page 16.  
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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:  
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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.  
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Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.  
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
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Customer instruction. (Your OwnerÕs Manual clearly describes how to  
install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should  
be obtained from your Dealer.)  
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¥
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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:  
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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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References  
Index  
3CH.4 Switch......................................3-9,32  
Accessories, Included ................................8  
Add or Remove Channels from Memory 9  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu............9  
ALERT SOUND Feature..........................11  
Amplifier/Receiver Connections.............7  
Antenna Connections .............................2,3  
AUDIO Menu........................................20,25  
Audio Only, Recording ...........................26  
AUDIO1/VIDEO1 IN Jacks.......6,7,24,26,31  
AUDIO1/VIDEO1 OUT Jacks............3-7,31  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Feature .......9  
AUTO DST Feature..................................12  
AUTO PLAY Feature................................15  
AUTO REPEAT Feature ..........................15  
AUTO TV/VCR Feature............................10  
Back Panel .................................................31  
Batteries, Inserting in Remote...................8  
Blank Search Feature................................18  
BLANK SEARCH Feature........................18  
Cable System With Cable Box  
Cable-TV .......................................2,3-5  
Two VCRs ...........................................6  
Hookup, Choosing.....................................2  
Idioma........................................................10  
INDEX Feature..........................................17  
INDEX SEARCH Menu ...........................17  
IN FROM ANT. Connector................3-6,31  
INPUT Button..................................13,24,26  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE Menu ..10  
Language, Selecting .................................10  
Langue .......................................................10  
Limited Warranty.....................................36  
Line Input, Recording From ...................24  
Location of Controls  
Remote Control ................................13  
VCR Back Panel................................31  
VCR Display Panel...........................32  
VCR Front Panel...............................31  
LP Speed ....................................................21  
MENU Button..........9-13,15,20,23-25,27-29  
Number Buttons .......................................13  
Operating Instructions  
Audio Only Recording....................26  
Broadcast Stereo TV Recording .....25  
Copying Tapes..................................27  
Express Recording ...........................22  
Normal Recording ...........................21  
Playing a Tape ..................................14  
SAP Recording..................................25  
Timer Recording..........................23,24  
OUT TO TV Connector......................3-6,31  
PAUSE Button ...........................13,19,26,27  
Pause for Stop Action ..............................19  
Pause, Recording......................................26  
Picture Search ...........................................18  
PLAY Button.........................13-14,17-19,27  
PLAY•PAUSE Button ..........14,18-19,26,31  
Playing a Tape .....................................14-20  
POWER Button.......................8,13,14,26,31  
Power Indicator.....................................8,32  
PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button...13  
Problems, Solving ...............................34-35  
Product Registration...................................i  
Pro-Tect Plusª Feature...........................26  
Product Registration...................................i  
REC Button...........................13,21-22,25-27  
REC Indicator ......................21-22,25-26,32  
RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
Feature .................................................25  
RECORD Button..................21-22,25-27,31  
Recording  
Remove or Add Channels from  
Memory..................................................9  
REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu ............9  
Review Programs Feature.......................24  
REW Button.....................13-14,17-18,27,31  
Safety Precautions.......................................i  
SAP Indicator.......................................25,32  
SAP, Recording.........................................25  
SEARCH Button .......................13,17-18,29  
Searching, Picture.....................................18  
Seleccione el Idioma.................................10  
SŽlectionner la langue..............................10  
Sensor, Remote .........................................31  
Setting a Timer Recording ......................23  
Setting Up the VCR...............................8-12  
PREFERENCES Menu.......10-11,15,27-29  
SLOW Button.......................................13,18  
Slow Motion..............................................18  
SLP Speed..................................................21  
Solving Problems ................................34-35  
SP Speed ....................................................21  
Spanish.......................................................10  
Specifications ............................................33  
SPEED Button .....................13,21-22,25-26  
Speeds, Recording....................................21  
Startup ....................................................8-12  
Status Indicator .....14,19,21-22,25-26,28,32  
Stereo Amplifier/Receiver Connections.7  
STEREO Indicator ..............................25,32  
Stereo TV, Recording ...............................25  
Stop Action Pause ....................................19  
STOP Button....13,14,17-18,21-23,25-26,28  
STOP•EJECT Button.....14,21-23,25-27,31  
Stopping Recording Program.................22  
Stopping Timer Programs.......................23  
Table of Contents........................................1  
TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR  
Feature ............................................20,25  
Time and Date, Setting ............................11  
Time Counter .......................................16,17  
TIMER Indicator........................22-23,26,32  
TIME Menu................................................11  
Timer Recording  
Checking and Clearing....................24  
Front VCR Line Input......................24  
Pro-Tect Plusª Feature...................26  
Setting ................................................23  
Stopping ............................................23  
Tracking, Automatic and Manual..........19  
TRACKING Button....................13-14,19,31  
Trouble Checks....................................34-35  
SIGNAL TYPE Feature..............................9  
Turn On VCR ..............................................8  
TV•VCR Button...........3-6,9-10,13,21,25,31  
VCR Controls............................................31  
VCR Indicator.........................8-10,14,21,32  
VCR MAIN MENU ..9-13,15,20,23-25,27-29  
VCR, Cleaning ..........................................33  
VCR, Turn On .............................................8  
VCR1/VCR2 Feature................................27  
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels............9  
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying......6  
VIDEO1 IN Jacks.......................6,7,26,27,31  
VIDEO1 OUT Jacks .......................3-7,27,31  
Warranty, Limited....................................36  
Zero Search................................................17  
Connections.....................................2,4,5  
Cable System Without Cable Box  
Connections........................................2,3  
Card, Registration .......................................i  
CF DISPLAY Feature...............................29  
CF MARKING Feature .............................28  
CF PLAYBACK Feature...........................29  
CHAN Buttons...................................9,13,31  
CHANNELS Menu......................................9  
Checking Timer Recordings ...................24  
Checks, Trouble...................................34-35  
Choosing a Hookup...................................2  
Cleaning the VCR.....................................33  
CLEAR Button.................11,13,15,17,23-24  
Clearing Timer Programs........................24  
COMMERCIAL-FREEª  
Recording and Playback ............28-29  
Common Questions About.............30  
Compatible Remotes................................27  
Connections .............................................2-7  
Antenna ............................................2,3  
Amplifier/Receiver.........................2,7  
Audio/Video Jacks......................2,3-7  
Cable-TV .......................................2,3-5  
Two VCRs ...........................................6  
Contents.......................................................1  
Copying Tape, Connections......................6  
Copying Tapes..........................................27  
Date and Time, Setting ............................11  
Design Specifications...............................33  
DISPLAY Button.............................13,16,17  
Display Panel ............................................32  
Editing Tapes ............................................27  
English Language.....................................10  
F. ADV (Frame Advance) Button......13,19  
F F (Fast Forward) Button............13,16-18  
FWD (Fast Forward) Button ..............27,31  
Frame Advance Feature ..........................19  
French Language......................................10  
Front Panel ................................................31  
Hi-Fi Indicator ......................................20,32  
Hookups  
Audio Only .......................................26  
Broadcast Stereo TV.........................25  
From Another VCR..........................27  
Normal...............................................21  
One Program While  
Watching Another..........................21  
Express ..............................................22  
Pause..................................................26  
SAP (Second Audio Program)........25  
Speeds................................................21  
Timer.............................................23-24  
Registration Card ........................................i  
REMOTE CONTROL Feature.................27  
Remote Control.........................................13  
Remote Sensor ..........................................31  
Antenna............................................2-3  
Amplifier/Receiver.........................2,7  
Audio/Video Jacks......................2,3-7  
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For your nearest Home  
Entertainment Dealer  
or Authorized Servicenter  
call toll-free in the U.S.A.  
1-800-336-1900  
Canadian Consumers –  
Your toll free numbers are:  
English: 1-800-522-0338  
French: 1-800-522-0445  
If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the  
instructions below:  
Si un livret d’instructions en français n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous  
30 en obtenir un (indiquer le numéro de modèle, votre nom, et votre adresse)  
en vous adressant à:  
Thomson Consumer Electronics  
Attention: Canadian Operations  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944  
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis  
address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will  
only add delays in service for your product.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024  
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Printed in Japan  
Part Number 96-VR642HF-1  
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