RCA VCR 15530130 User Guide

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Table of Contents  
First Things First ..................................................... 3  
Initial Setup ............................................................. 5  
Setting Up the VCR................................................. 7  
Using The Menus to Set Up Features..................... 8  
Language Selection........................................... 8  
Cable Box Setup ................................................ 9  
VCR Channels List ............................................ 10  
To Auto Channel Search ........................... 10  
Changing the Signal Type ......................... 11  
Adding or Removing Channels................. 11  
Time and Date ................................................. 12  
Auto Clock Set Feature ............................. 12  
Setting the Time Zone ........................... 12  
Setting Daylight-Saving Time ............... 13  
VCR Plus+ SILVER Guide System ..................... 14  
Auto VCR Plus+ download........................ 15  
Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually .. 16  
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet................ 17  
Additional Setup Features .............................. 18  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ...................... 18  
Auto Play ................................................... 19  
Auto TV/VCR .............................................. 19  
EnergySaver ............................................... 19  
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)....... 20  
Preferred Tape Speed................................ 20  
Set Auto Repeat ........................................ 20  
VCR Basics............................................................... 23  
Remote Buttons .................................................... 24  
Component Buttons........................................ 24  
VCR Function Buttons ..................................... 25  
TV Function Buttons ....................................... 26  
Playing a Tape ....................................................... 27  
Automatic Rewind .......................................... 27  
Tape Eject......................................................... 27  
Recording .............................................................. 28  
Check the Safety Tab....................................... 28  
Recording................................................................ 29  
Recording Features ............................................... 30  
Express Recording (XPR) ................................. 30  
Timer Recording .............................................. 31  
VCR Plus+ Programming System .............. 32  
Setting Up the Channel List .................. 32  
Using the VCR Plus+ System.................. 32  
Stopping a Timer Recording ..................... 34  
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........... 34  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP  
(Second Audio Program) Programming ...... 35  
Recording Audio Only............................... 35  
Playing Back Audio Only........................... 36  
Copying and Editing Tapes ............................. 36  
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit................. 37  
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Table of Contents  
Program the Remote............................................ 39  
About Programming the Remote ........................ 40  
Testing the Remote ......................................... 40  
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,  
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box .................... 40  
Using Direct Entry ..................................... 41  
Operating Components .................................. 41  
Other Features....................................................... 45  
Commercial Advance ............................................ 46  
Marking ........................................................... 47  
Playback ........................................................... 48  
Display ............................................................. 48  
MOVIE ADVANCE .................................................. 49  
Picture Search Options.......................................... 51  
Forward and Reverse Search .......................... 51  
Slow Motion .................................................... 51  
Frame Advance................................................ 51  
Index Search .................................................... 52  
Go-To Search.................................................... 52  
Tracking ................................................................. 53  
Pro-Tect PlusLocking......................................... 53  
Time Counter......................................................... 53  
On-Screen Displays................................................ 54  
Audio Set-Up Features.......................................... 54  
Connections ........................................................... 57  
Jacks and Cables.................................................... 58  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .............. 58  
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .. 58  
Choosing a VCR Connection ........................... 59  
Advantages of A/V Cable Connections .... 59  
TV With RF Jack Only ................................ 60  
TV With A/V Jacks...................................... 61  
TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box............. 62  
TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver .... 63  
TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver. 64  
Reference................................................................ 65  
Front Panel Diagram............................................. 66  
Display Panel Diagram.......................................... 67  
Back Panel Diagram .............................................. 68  
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................ 69  
Questions and Answers About  
Commercial Advance........................................... 73  
Specifications......................................................... 74  
Cleaning the VCR .................................................. 74  
How to Find Your TVs Video Input Channel....... 75  
Warranty................................................................ 76  
Index ...................................................................... 77  
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First Things First  
Welcome To Your  
New VCR...  
First things first  
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To help you get started using your VCR with as  
little reading as possible, weve put all the basic  
information needed in the first three sections.  
To help you along, theres even an initial setup  
feature the first time you turn on your VCR  
which walks you through several setup steps at  
once.  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
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Getting Started  
Before this first step, though, learning about the  
time and date, your remote controls features,  
working with channels, and basic video tape  
operations are essential to get all you can out of  
the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these  
features, feel free to refer to other sections  
because they cover the more detailed  
information.  
Recording  
Program the Remote  
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
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What Remains?  
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The final sections of this manual contain  
playback and recording information, a detailed  
connections section, and a reference section  
including troubleshooting tips, warranty  
information, and an index.  
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REFERENCE  
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READ ME!  
These note boxes give you tips for  
your new video cassette recorder.  
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First Things First  
Step 1: What’s in the Box?  
The following items come packed in the box:  
STOP•EJECT  
RECORD  
TV•VCR  
VCR  
POWER  
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TAPE SPEED  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
LEFTMONO RIGHT  
REV  
FWD  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
Remote control  
RF coaxial cable  
STEP 2: Install Batteries In  
the Remote Control  
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Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change  
the batteries in your VCR remote:  
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.  
2. Place the batteries into the remote controls back  
panel. Match the positive (+) and negative () ends of  
each battery to the diagram inside the battery  
compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
STEP 3: Connect your VCR  
If the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and  
then to the TV, use the VCRs ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for  
a good signal (see the diagram to the right).  
If the TV has AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use A/V cables to  
connect the two for a better picture. See the Connections  
section in this manual for additional connection options.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
VCR  
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
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The VCRs power cord has a plastic band strung through  
the blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the  
cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a  
pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the  
plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power  
cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the  
plug completely.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
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4
VIDEO  
TV  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
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First Things First  
STEP 5: Tune THE TV  
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing  
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TVs video line input.  
If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT  
jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to  
channel 3 or channel 4 the channel you want to use  
on your TV.  
If the VCR is connected to the TV using the AUDIO/  
VIDEO jacks and A/V cables, select the TVs video line  
input with the remote controls INPUT button to see the  
signal. See How to Find Your TVs Video Input  
Channelin the References section of this manual for a  
detailed explanation of video line input.  
STEP 6: turn on the VCR  
Press POWER on the VCRs front panel or the VCR button  
on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time  
you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the  
start of an initial set up which helps you set different  
options for your VCR.  
VCR Viewing Channel  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
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Step 7: Initial Setup  
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks  
which language you prefer to use for the VCRs displays.  
Use the remote controls number buttons to select the  
corresponding language.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks  
CH. 3/4 Switch  
When using the ANT IN and RF OUT  
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your  
TV to channel 3 or 4.  
Select a language.  
Seleccione un idioma.  
Choisissez une langue.  
The CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the  
VCR determines which TV channel is  
used to see the VCRs output.  
1 English  
2 Español  
3 Français  
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks  
to connect the VCR, tune the TV to  
the its Video Input Channel using the  
TV and INPUT buttons on the VCRs  
remote control.  
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for  
Français (French).  
The remaining menus in the setup will appear in the  
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step screens until  
setup is complete.  
See How to Find Your TVs Video  
Input Channelin the References  
section of this manual for more  
information about video line input.  
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First Things First  
(Continued from Previous Page)  
If the menu does not appear:  
Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the  
CH. 3/4 switch or the TVs video input channel (see How  
to Find Your TVs Video Input Channelin the  
References section of this manual for more information).  
Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCRs front  
display if the VCR is connected using the ANT. IN and  
RF OUT jacks.  
Check your connections to make sure they are correct  
and snug.  
If you chose to set up the VCRs options individually, then  
go to the next section for specific menu instructions.  
STEP 8: Access the menus  
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and  
change the VCRs display preferences. For example, to  
select a different preferred on-screen language than the  
one selected during the initial set up, do the following:  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
6 Preferences  
7 Audio  
8 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu.  
LANGUAGE  
Select a language.  
1 English  
>
2 Español  
3 Français  
Press MENU to continue  
3. Using the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for  
Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).  
All other on-screen menus are worked in similar  
ways; using the remote control to follow on-screen  
instructions. See the next section, Additional Set-Up  
Features, for detailed information about accessing menus.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Additional Setup  
features  
Below is a list of features that need to be set up  
before using your VCR for the first time.  
FIRST THINGS FIRST  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR BASICS  
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On-screen language  
Cable box setup  
VCR channel List  
(using auto channel search)  
Auto clock set  
Setting time and date manually  
Setting VCR Plus+ system channels  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature  
Auto Play*  
RECORDING  
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PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
Auto TV/VCR*  
Energy Saver*  
OTHER FEATURES  
CONNECTIONS  
REFERENCE  
Front panel brightness*  
Preferred tape speed*  
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Features not set up during the QuikSet Guide first-time setup and must be set manually.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Using The Menu To Set Up  
Features  
You can set up your VCRs features by using the remote  
controls buttons to enter your choices from on-screen  
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.  
You can set up features individually by using the menu  
system. Each feature that appears in the initial set up is  
explained in this section as well as a few others you may  
want to set up before you begin using your VCR.  
Language Selection  
The VCR can be set to display one of three languages in the  
on-screen displays. To chose between English, Spanish, or  
French:  
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to  
display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
6 Preferences  
7 Audio  
8 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.  
LANGUAGE  
Select a language.  
1 English  
>
2 Español  
3 Français  
Press MENU to continue  
3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French) by  
pressing the appropriate number on the remote  
controls key pad.  
On-Screen Menus  
Not all the VCR screens are shown in  
this manual when explaining the  
features.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Cable Box Setup  
This setup applies only when all channels are received  
through the cable box. There are two steps:  
The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the  
cable box signal.  
The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable  
cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by  
changing channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings.  
Position the remote-controllable cable box above the  
VCR as shown in the Connections section.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
6 Preferences  
7 Audio  
8 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
0 Exit  
3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then  
select one of the three choices.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Do you use your cable  
box to receive ALL  
channels or only SOME  
channels?  
Cable Box Setup  
1 ALL channels  
2 Only SOME channels  
3 Cancel setup  
ALL channels: enter two numbers for  
output channel of your cable box or  
press INPUT if you connect your cable  
box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.  
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel  
of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and  
press MENU.  
Only SOME channels: if you only use  
the cable box to tune premium  
channels.  
Cancel setup: select to cancel.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
On what channel does  
the VCR receive signals  
from the cable box?  
The VCR will now  
receive all signals  
from the cable box  
on channel 04.  
(usually 3, 4, or Video)  
04  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to continue  
Press MENU to continue  
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it  
will receive all signals on the designated channel.  
VCR Channels List  
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not  
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at  
the factory, but you may want to add or delete some  
channels depending on whether they are active.  
To Auto Channel Search  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
0 Exit  
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
What type of signal  
are you using?  
1 Cable TV  
2 Antenna  
3 Detect Automatically  
0 Cancel  
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
options:  
Cable TV searches for cable channels  
Antenna searches for local broadcast stations  
Detect Automatically will make this decision for you  
The VCR begins scanning for the available channelsthis  
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Setting Up the VCR  
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is  
complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At  
this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote  
control or VCR should only select the active channels.  
Detect Automatically  
A strong cable or antenna signal in  
your area may cause Auto Detect to  
mis-detect. If this should happen,  
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.  
Changing the Signal Type  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and  
ANTENNA.  
Auto Channel Search  
Use the Auto Channel Search feature  
to place all available channels in  
memory.  
Adding or Removing Channels  
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto  
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have  
weak signals or you dont want to watch them.  
If you ever change cable or antenna  
signals, you may need to Auto  
Channel Search again.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
CHANNELS  
Selecting Channels  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
The Channel up and down buttons  
access those channels active in your  
VCR channel list.  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
You can still access channels not  
on the channel list by using the  
number buttons on the remote  
control.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.  
Use the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or  
number buttons to go to the channels you want to  
remove or add.  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
Channel 115  
Channel 115  
is presently ADDED  
is presently REMOVED  
Press CLEAR to remove  
Press MENU to exit  
Press INFO to add  
Press MENU to exit  
4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on  
the list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added,  
you can press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was  
deleted, you can press INFO to add.Setting Time and  
Date Manually  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Time and Date  
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the  
Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature  
enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is  
turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it  
updates the time for you automatically.  
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST  
(Daylight-Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.  
Auto Clock Set Feature  
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In  
the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying Allset  
data. Allset data updates the clock using the Coordinated  
Universal Time. To use this automatic feature, certain steps  
are required such as Auto Channel Search, setting the time  
zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the  
Auto Clock feature works.  
Setting the Time Zone  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR  
MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Savings  
Time Data was found on  
channel 20.  
Auto Clock Information  
0 Exit  
With a cable box, the VCR will not  
reset the clock after a power outage  
unless the cable box is set to the  
channel carrying the XDS signal.  
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.  
SET TIME ZONE  
What is your Time Zone?  
1 Eastern  
2 Central  
3 Mountain  
4 Pacific  
5 Alaska  
6 Hawaii  
7>Automatic  
Press MENU to continue  
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try  
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to  
a channel carrying the broadcast  
information (usually PBS), then turn  
the VCR off. If the time does not set  
within 10 minutes, set the time and  
date manually through the menus.  
4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.  
If you chose Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets  
the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time  
information it finds. If the time is not correct, select  
another time zone or manually set the time and date  
through the menu system.  
Check your local cable system or TV  
stations for availability of channels  
with XDS.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Setting Daylight-Saving Time  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Savings  
Time Data was found on  
channel 20.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen.  
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS  
Does your area observe  
Daylight Savings Time  
from April to October?  
1 Yes, DST is observed  
2 No  
3>Automatic  
Press MENU to continue  
4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to  
continue.  
DST stands for Daylight Saving Time.”  
If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using  
the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).  
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock  
through the TIME menu. The Auto Clock Set feature is set  
to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.  
Spring forward, Fall back  
In the Spring, daylight-saving time  
begins on the first Sunday in April.  
Because the clock automatically  
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.  
(forward one hour), including the  
extra hour for timer recording within  
this time frame is necessary.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.  
TIME  
1 Set Time and Date  
2 Auto Clock Set:  
3 Set Time Zone  
ON  
4 Set Daylight Savings  
Time Data was not found.  
In the Fall, Daylight-Saving time ends  
on the last Sunday in October. The  
VCR clock automatically changes  
from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).  
Therefore, it can affect your  
0 Exit  
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.  
recording length.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
SET TIME AND DATE  
Time --:--  
(hh:mm)  
Date --/--/--  
Time/Date Display  
Press MENU to cancel  
Pressing INFO on the remote displays  
the time and date on the screen.  
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0  
before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen  
directions.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
Time 12:34 PM  
Date 11/16/00 Thursday  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to set  
VCR Plus+® SILVER Guide System  
The VCR Plus+ SILVER programming system makes VCR set  
up automatic by setting and updating the clock and  
channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide  
set up, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon  
after, the VCR clock will set itself and your VCR Plus+  
programming system channel list will be input for you.  
Time, date, and VCR Plus+ system information are  
downloaded from participating TV stations over your  
antenna or cable system. Time and date are updated each  
time the VCR is turned off (and after every power  
interruption). So, when your TV stations or cable company  
update their lineups, your ProScan VCR will get the most  
current channel list automatically, freeing you from having  
to manually change the channel list yourself.  
If your VCR Plus+ Silver system fails to download the  
proper information for any reason, you can always  
manually map the channels. You can also turn off AUTO  
VCR Plus+ if you keep getting prompts about multiple  
cableservices by choosing (2) in the VCR Plus+ SETUP  
menu.  
VCR Plus+ Download  
When your VCR Plus+ SILVER system  
first downloads information, this can  
take anywhere from 5 minutes to  
several hours depending on when  
local broadcasters send the data.  
VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.  
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Turning ON or OFF the  
Auto VCR Plus+ download  
If the automatic VCR Plus+ download continuously fails for  
any reason, you will see the prompt:  
VCR PLUS+ SETUP  
Last automatic setup  
was unsuccessful.  
Would you like to:  
1 Try again  
2 Finish setup manually  
3 Cancel the auto setup  
If you decide to turn off Auto VCR Plus+ all together, you  
can do this by:  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access  
the VCRs MAIN MENU  
2. Press 4 to access the CHANNELS menu.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
0 Exit  
3. Press 4 to access the VCR Plus+ Setup menu.  
VCR PLUS+ SETUP  
1 Set channel lists  
2 Auto VCR Plus+:  
ON  
VCR Plus+ data was not  
found.  
4. Pressing 1 will take you to a screen to manually map  
VCR Plus+ channels. Pressing 2 will toggle between  
Auto VCR Plus+ ON or OFF.  
Make sure this feature is turned off if you continually  
get fail to downloadprompts and map the channels  
manually.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Numbers for  
Cable TV (USA List)  
Using the VCR Plus+ SILVER system can make taping timer  
recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. If your VCR  
Plus+ SILVER system setup failed during the QuickSet, then you  
will need to map the channels for your local service manually.  
A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services  
in the U.S. and Canada are provided.  
35  
39  
57  
54  
42  
45  
98  
37  
53  
63  
34  
47  
33  
95  
96  
51  
46  
58  
48  
49  
38  
64  
99  
41  
97  
59  
52  
American Movie Classics  
Arts &-Entertainment  
Black Entertainment  
Bravo  
Cable News Network  
Cinemax  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
Cinemax 2  
The Discovery Channel  
The Disney Channel  
Entertainment Television  
ESPN Sports Network  
The Family Channel  
Home Box Office  
Home Box Office 2  
Home Box Office 3  
The Learning Channel  
Lifetime  
The Movie Channel  
Music Television  
The Nashville Network  
Nickelodeon  
Nostalgia Television  
Quality Value Cable  
Showtime  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
0 Exit  
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Setup screen.  
VCR PLUS+ SETUP  
1 Set channel lists  
2 Auto VCR Plus+:  
ON  
VCR Plus+ data was not  
found.  
Showtime 2  
Sports Channel  
Turner Network  
Television  
4. Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists menu.  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
--  
--  
44  
62  
93  
94  
55  
43  
60  
USA-Network  
Video Hits 1  
Viewers Choice 1  
Viewers Choice 2  
WGN Chicago  
3 -> -> -> --  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH+/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
WTBS Atlanta  
WWOR-New York  
5. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using  
your worksheet.  
See next page for Canadian List  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
46  
--  
VCR Plus+ System Channel List  
3 -> -> -> 23  
2
1
--  
--  
Refer to your local television list for  
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for  
your viewing area or contact your  
cable company. Using the list may  
save you some time.  
Use CH +/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
(Screen shown is for an example only.)  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Numbers for  
Broadcast or  
Cable-TV  
Station Name  
Channel Number  
You Receive the  
Station On*  
VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Number**  
Cable TV (Canadian List)  
HBO  
ESPN  
33  
34  
67 Allarcom Pay Television/  
Superchannel  
44 Arts & Entertainment  
72 Cable News Network-  
Headline News  
61 Cable News Network  
70 Canadian Home  
Shopping Network  
56 Canal Famille  
69 Cathay International  
Television Inc.  
68 Chinavision Canada  
Corp  
60 Country Music  
Television  
63 Family Channel  
62 First Choice  
96 First Choice Two  
97 First Choice Three  
99 First Choice Four  
90 House of Commons  
91 La Chaine Francaise  
51 The Learning Channel  
65 MeteoMedia/The  
Weather Network  
48 MuchMusic Network  
55 MusiquePlus  
52 Nashville Network  
73 Newsworld/CBC  
53 Le Reseau des Sports  
43 The Sports Network  
64 Super Ecran  
37 Super Ecran B  
98 Super Ecran C  
66 Telatino Network  
46 TV5 Montreal  
92 Viewers Choice 1  
93 Viewers Choice 2  
94 Viewers Choice 3  
95 Viewers Choice 4  
71 Vision TV: Canadas  
Faith Network  
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.  
*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on.  
**Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Additional Setup Features in the  
Preferences Menu  
The features in this section are all accessed through the  
PREFERENCES menu.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to  
change the VCR’s preferences.  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option  
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN remote that  
has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature  
allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.  
In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select Remote  
Control. With the compatible remote control, press the  
VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button to change which  
remote controls the VCR.  
PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR2  
(Press VCR2 to Change)  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
ON  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s  
VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If the PREFERENCES  
setting is changed to VCR2, the remote that came with  
your VCR will no longer control it.  
To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which  
came with your VCR can control the unit, use the  
compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu,  
press 1, and then VCR on this VCR’s remote.  
Remote Control Option  
Changing the remote option to VCR2  
disables the remote that came with  
your VCR.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Auto Play  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR2  
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a  
tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In  
the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and  
OFF.  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab  
removed to start playing automatically when inserted  
in the VCR.  
The PREFERENCES menu allows access to  
many VCR options including remote control,  
Auto Play, and EnergySaver features.  
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab  
removed to start playing automatically.  
Auto TV/VCR  
This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes  
automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned  
on. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.  
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR  
mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is  
inserted. This only applies if you connect the IN FROM  
ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR and TV and  
watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.  
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV  
mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s  
video input and you don’t want your antenna/cable  
signal interrupted by the VCR.  
EnergySaver  
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours  
of inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the  
feature, Press 4 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch  
between ON and OFF.  
OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you  
shut it off.  
1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one,  
two, or three hours of inactivity.  
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you  
with a screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds.  
Press any key to cancel.”  
If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune  
channels, you may want to turn this feature off.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent  
display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES  
menu, press 5 to switch between the options.  
ON  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and  
dims the display when the VCR is off.  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.  
DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.  
The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many  
VCR options including remote control, Auto Play,  
and EnergySaver features.  
Preferred Tape Speed  
You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard  
Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES  
menu, press 6 to switch between the options.  
SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.  
SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.  
Set Auto Repeat  
A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a  
repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto  
Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the  
duration of the loop.  
Tape Speeds  
The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to  
be specified:  
SP (Standard Play)  
Gives the best quality recording, but  
fewer programs can be recorded on  
the tape. Special effects such as  
pause, slow motion, picture search,  
and frame advance work well when  
you play back tapes recorded in  
this speed.  
AUTO REPEAT  
Set the length of time  
you want the tape to  
play in a repeating loop  
Loop from 0:00 to -:--  
(h:mm)  
Press CLEAR to turn off  
Press MENU to exit  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and  
move the cursor back to the first position (hours).  
Gives approximately three times the  
recording time of tapes recorded in  
SP. Special effects such as pause, slow  
motion, picture search, and frame  
advance work well when you play  
back tapes recorded in this speed.  
The “Press CLEAR to turn off” message will appear only  
after the first number has been entered into the end  
time.  
Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog  
box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off  
the VCR, by power interruption, or by recording start.  
Approximate Recording Times:  
Cassette  
T-120  
SP  
2 Hr  
SLP  
6 Hr  
8 Hr  
T-160  
2 Hr/40 Min  
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Setting Up the VCR  
When a duration time has been set:  
The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if  
the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set  
duration.  
The VCR will automatically switch to playback during  
rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0:00.  
The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the  
counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the  
CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on  
the front panel display.  
The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto  
Repeat loop.  
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VCR Basics  
Learn the Basics To Get  
You Started  
These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin  
enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control  
functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a  
program should do just that.  
First things first  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
1
2
3
4
This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It  
discusses things like using the remote control, playing  
a tape, and recording programs.  
Recording  
5 Program the Remote  
5
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
6
5
7
8
VCR Basics tells you what you need  
to know in order to watch a movie or  
tape your favorite show.  
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VCR Basics  
Remote Buttons  
Your backlit remote has a light button (  
) that glows in  
the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the  
remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are  
pressed within a few seconds of each other.  
If a button is not pressed within approximately seven  
seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.  
The remote control is capable of controlling more than just  
your VCR. If you have compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE  
components, you may be able to control them without  
having to program the remote.  
Component Buttons  
AUX Turns on a compatible RCA or ProScan amplifier/  
receiver or audio/video receiver. Can be programmed to  
control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.  
DVD Controls a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD  
player. Use arrow and OK buttons to move around and  
select items in DVDs menu system.  
ON•OFF Turns VCR on or off when remote is set to control  
the VCR. Also turns other compatible components on or  
off.  
SAT•CABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE  
satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the  
receiver. Can be programmed to control different brands of  
receivers. Used with the ONOFF button to turn on a  
compatible cable box (if programmed) and sets the remote  
to control the cable box.  
TV Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets  
the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ONOFF  
button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed)  
and sets the remote to control the TV.  
VCR1 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and  
sets the remote to control the VCR.  
VCR2 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and  
sets remote to control VCR when it has been set up. Used  
with ONOFF button to turn on a compatible ProScan, RCA,  
or GE LaserDisc player and sets remote to control the  
player.  
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VCR Basics  
VCR Function Buttons  
ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either  
comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR  
indicator in VCR display panel on or off.  
Arrow Buttons ( ) Allow you to move through the  
menus, enter data, and change settings of selected  
features.  
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the  
VCRs channel memory.  
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to  
change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.  
EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when  
dubbing.  
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is  
stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback.  
Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-  
motion speed.  
FR. ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame  
at a time during play-pause.  
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one  
channel and then select another using the number buttons.  
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.  
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.  
INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCRs tuner.  
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component  
connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or  
front of the VCR.  
MENU Displays and accesses menu system.  
If you have trouble getting a picture  
on the TV screen, refer to How to  
Find Your TVs Video Input Channel”  
or Troubleshootingin the  
References section of this manual for  
assistance..  
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1 – –” appears on the screen.  
Then press the other two numbers.  
ON•OFF Turns the VCR off or on.  
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to  
return to playback or recording.  
Pause  
PLAY Plays a tape.  
If you pause, the VCR automatically  
switches from pause to stop after a  
few minutes to reduce tape wear.  
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express  
Recording.  
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VCR Basics  
(Continued from Previous Page)  
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts  
slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion  
speed.  
SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded  
movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TV  
screen. Starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping during  
playback.  
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).  
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record,  
playback, rewind, or fast forward.  
TRACKING - and + Lets you manually reduce the streaks  
that may appear on the picture during play or slow  
motion. Reduces picture jitterduring stop-action  
(paused) playback.  
Automatic Tracking  
The VCR has automatic tracking which  
adjusts the picture when playing back  
a tape recorded on another VCR.  
Automatic tracking is turned on  
whenever a tape is inserted or the  
VCRs power is turned on.  
TV Function Buttons  
ANTENNA Switches between antenna system on some TVs.  
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the  
TVs channel memory.  
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.  
TV Buttons  
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one  
channel and then select another using the number buttons.  
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.  
The TV buttons may not control all  
features of all models of RCA, GE, or  
ProScan TVs.  
GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TVs.  
INFO Shows the TVs status displays on the TV screen.  
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.  
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen.  
Then press the other two numbers.  
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off.  
VOL < and > Raises and lowers sound of TV.  
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VCR Basics  
Playing a Tape  
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TVs  
video input--see How to Find Your TVs Video Input  
Channelin the References section of this manual for  
more information about the video line input).  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
STOPEJECT  
RECORD  
TVVCR  
POWER  
U
TAPE SPEED  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
LEFTMONO RIGHT  
REV  
FWD  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape  
automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the  
cassette is removed).  
Press FWD on VCR (FORWARD on remote) or REV on  
VCR (REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.  
Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on VCR (PLAY on  
remote) to begin tape play.  
Press PLAY PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.  
Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks  
from the picture, if necessary.  
Press STOPEJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop  
playback.  
Automatic Rewind  
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the  
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can  
press POWER on the VCR (ONOFF on remote) and the VCR  
will turn off after rewinding.  
Tape Eject  
Press STOPEJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few  
seconds when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be  
ejected even when the VCR is off.  
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VCR Basics  
Recording  
If you want to record something that youre watching, you  
can use basic recording. For more detailed information,  
refer to the Recordingsection starting on the next page.  
Tape Speeds  
1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR  
(SPEED on the remote).  
SP (Standard Play)  
Gives the best quality recording, but  
fewer programs can be recorded on  
the tape. Special effects such as  
pause, slow motion, picture search,  
and frame advance work well when  
you play back tapes recorded in  
this speed.  
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.  
3. Press STOP to stop recording.  
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time  
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of  
STOP.  
For more information about in-depth recording  
features, refer to the next section.  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
Gives approximately three times the  
recording time of tapes recorded in  
SP. Special effects such as pause, slow  
motion, picture search, and frame  
advance work well when you play  
back tapes recorded in this speed.  
Check the Safety Tab  
No matter which recording option you use, you need to  
make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tapes  
safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the  
safety tab removed.  
Approximate Recording Times:  
Cassette  
T-120  
T-160  
SP  
2 Hr  
2 Hr/40 Min  
SLP  
6 Hr  
8 Hr  
Safety Tab  
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,  
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.  
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RECORDING  
Several Recording  
Options  
First things first  
1
Now that youve gone through the basic steps  
necessary to operate your VCR, its time to explain  
the different advanced recording features available  
to suit your needs.  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
Recording Features on your VCR include:  
Recording (explained in  
the VCR Basics section)  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Timer Recording  
Recording  
4
Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+  
Programming System  
Broadcast Stereo or  
Second Audio Program (SAP)  
Program the Remote  
5
Audio Only Recording  
Copying and Editing Tapes  
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
6
7
8
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RECORDING  
Recording Features  
There are four ways to record programs:  
Recordingpressing one button to start recording a  
program (see VCR Basics section)  
Express Recordingstarts recording a program  
already being watched, and automatically stopping  
recording after a designated period of time  
Timer Recordingautomatically starts and stops a  
recording at a predetermined time  
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System–  
programming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode  
programming number found in TV guides.  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Use express recording when you want to quickly record the  
remaining portion of the program you are watching.  
1. Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing TAPE SPEED  
on the VCR (SPEED on the remote).  
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.  
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the  
recording time duration.  
REC  
CH 36  
REC  
CH 36  
Record Length 1:30  
Record Length 0:00  
Press REC to set length  
Press REC to set length  
Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the  
recording time (up to 4 hours).  
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you  
indicate, and then automatically turns off.  
To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for three  
seconds.  
Express Recording  
Express recording is a great way to  
tape the last quarter of the game, or  
the last part of a movie when you  
have to leave.  
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RECORDING  
Timer Recording  
You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
6 Preferences  
7 Audio  
8 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code  
0 Exit  
3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.  
How often should this  
program record?  
Timer Recording Information  
1 One time  
The Clock must be set correctly.  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
Insert a tape with the safety tab in  
place and enough tape to record  
the program.  
0 Cancel  
4. Select how often you want the program to record.  
PROGRAMS OVERLAPappears if  
you have entered two programs  
whose times overlap.  
Program 1 (One time)  
Channel  
Start Time --:--  
End Time --:--  
Start Date --/--/--  
Tape Speed SLP  
--  
The Timer ( ) indicator appears in  
the display when you turn off the  
VCR and a timer recording has been  
set. It flashes if there is no tape in the  
VCR.  
Press MENU to cancel  
5. Enter the data for the program with the number  
buttons.  
When recording from a cable box or  
satellite receiver that the VCR cannot  
control, turn on that unit and tune it  
to the channel you want to record  
before the recording is to begin. The  
VCR channel should be set to the  
cable boxs output channel (usually  
Channel 3 or 4).  
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to  
select the line input), start time, and end time (including  
AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based  
on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed  
when flashing.  
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6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and  
then press MENU to save.  
Program 1 has been saved  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
104 Cable  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to save  
Press MENU to continue  
Timer Recording with the  
VCR Plus+ Programming System  
You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify  
timer programming if you have cable TV and dont receive  
all channels through a cable box, the VCR can control the  
cable box, or if you receive your TV signal off-air.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
Setting Up the Channel List  
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ system channel list, you  
can do it now.  
5
6
CHANNELS  
7
1 Auto Channel Search  
8
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
0
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
46  
--  
3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need  
more information on setting up your VCR Plus+  
programming system channel list.  
0
3 -> -> -> 23  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH +/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
Using the VCR Plus+ Programming System  
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
6 Preferences  
7 Audio  
8 Language  
0 Exit  
If you receive all channels through  
your cable box on Channel 3 or 4  
and the VCR cannot control your  
cable box, you must use the regular  
Timer Recording method to record  
programs.  
2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.  
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VCR PLUS+  
Enter PlusCode Number  
(from TV listing)  
_
Press MENU to cancel  
3. Enter the PlusCode® programming number shown in  
local television listings.  
VCR PLUS+  
Enter PlusCode Number  
(from TV listing)  
12876  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU when done  
4. Press MENU to enter the programming number.  
How often should this  
program record?  
1 One time  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
VCR Plus+ Interactive Program  
Guide System Recording  
0 Cancel  
Clock must be set correctly.  
5. Indicate how often you want the program to be  
recorded.  
Insert a tape with the safety tab in  
place and enough tape to record the  
program.  
Program 1 (One time)  
The Timer ( ) indicator appears in  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
03 Cable  
the display when you turn off the  
VCR and a timer recording has been  
set. It flashes if there is no tape in the  
VCR.  
Press CLEAR to adjust  
Press MENU to save  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you  
have entered two programs where  
the times overlap.  
6. Change the recording speed with the SPEED button on  
the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR  
button on the remote (if necessary).  
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE  
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does  
not recognize the PlusCode  
Changing the end time comes in handy when you are  
recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may  
exceed the scheduled broadcast time.  
programming system number.  
(Continued from previous page)  
Timer recordings will not be lost in  
the event of an extended power  
outage.  
PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation.  
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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7. Press MENU to save the program.  
Program 1 has been saved  
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
Press MENU to continue  
Stopping a Timer Recording  
To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an  
express recording):  
Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.  
Reviewing and Clearing Programs  
To review programs that you have already set up:  
1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to  
display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 Create a New Program  
2 Review Existing Progs.  
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code  
0 Exit  
2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
104 Cable  
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
Press INFO to edit  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU for next prog  
3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.  
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Recording Broadcast Stereo TV  
Or SAP (Second Audio Program)  
Programming  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP  
(Second Audio Program).  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel  
Video Input Channel Explained  
(either 3, 4, or TVs video input).  
Formore information about the TVs  
video line input, see How to Find  
Your TVs Video Input Channelin the  
References section of this manual.  
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.  
3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the  
VCR indicator appears in the VCRs display panel. If not,  
press TVVCR to turn it on.  
4. Use TAPE SPEED on VCR (SPEED on remote) to select a  
recording speed. The indicator appears on the TV screen.  
5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.  
6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type  
of audio you want to record. See the section Other  
Features for detailed information.  
AUDIO  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
0 Exit  
Recording audio only will erase  
anything that was previously  
recorded on the tape.  
7. Press RECORD to start recording.  
8. Press STOP when you are finished.  
Recording Audio Only  
Audio Connection  
You can record audio only from another audio source  
connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back or  
front of the VCR.  
BACK OF VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line  
input (L1 or L2). Select (L1) to record from the back  
jacks or (L2) to record from the front jacks. The VCR will  
record audio from the audio equipment connected to  
the AUDIO IN jacks.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
2. Use TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote) to  
select the recording speed.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
OUT  
IN  
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin  
recording.  
PHONO TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
BACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER  
4. Press STOP when you are finished.  
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Playing Back Audio Only  
To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the  
VCR to the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver.  
Do not use the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or  
receiver users guide.  
Using Two VCRs For Copying and  
Editing Tapes  
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the  
recording VCR.  
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.  
2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.  
Caution:  
The unauthorized recording of  
satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other copyrighted  
materials may infringe the rights  
of others.  
3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or  
TVs video input). (See How to Find Your TVs Video  
Input Channelin the References section of this manual  
for detailed information about video line input.)  
4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune  
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4the one selected on  
the playback VCR.  
Two VCR Connection  
If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input  
on the recording VCR.  
CABLE BOX  
IN  
OUT  
OR ANTENNA  
5. 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.  
PLAYBACK VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to  
copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this  
location.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
OR  
7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.  
8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.  
9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.  
RECORDING VCR  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
RF OUT  
10. Repeat steps 69 to copy or edit additional segments.  
R
3 CH. 4  
OR  
TO TV  
TO TV  
Note that the two VCRs used in the diagram may not look exactly  
like the VCRs you are connecting. The important thing is to match  
the proper cable connections. Use the OUT jacks of the playback  
VCR to connect to IN jacks of the recording VCR. R output jacks  
connect to R INPUT jacks, L output to L input, and VIDEO out  
connects to VIDEO in.  
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Using Dual Remote with  
AutoEdit  
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to  
VCR2 on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR  
section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording  
VCR, which should respond to VCR1.  
1. Follow step 14 in the Using Two VCRs for Copying  
and Editing Tapes.”  
2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press  
RECORD (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in  
pause mode.  
3. Press VCR2 on remote to control playback VCR.  
4. Use FORWARD, REVERSE, and PLAY to locate the point  
where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while  
VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.  
5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.  
6. Press EDIT again when you want to pause copying.  
7. Repeat step 46 as needed.  
8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are  
finished.  
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Program the remote  
Controlling your other  
components...  
First things first  
1
The remotes TV and SATCABLE buttons can be  
programmed to control other brands of remote  
controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable  
boxes, DVD players and more. The remote is already  
programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE  
televisions and satellite receivers.  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
The AUX button can be programmed to control a  
PROSCAN or RCA auxiliary component.  
Recording  
4
Program the Remote  
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
5
5
6
5
7
REFERENCE  
8
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About Programming the  
Remote  
The universal remotes TV and SATCABLE buttons can be  
programmed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs,  
digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already  
programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions as  
well as digital satellite receivers.  
The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA  
auxiliary component.  
Testing the Remote  
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be  
programmed, turn the component on (such as a TV), point the  
remote at the TV and press the TV button. Then press ONOFF,  
CH +, or CH - to see if the TV responds to the remote commands.  
If the TV does not respond, then the remote control needs to be  
programmed.  
ON•OFF  
TV  
SAT•CABLE  
Programming the Remote to  
Control a TV, Satellite Receiver,  
or Cable Box  
The remote features Code Search, a technology that largely  
automates the programming process. Follow these steps to  
program the remote to control a TV, digital satellite receiver, or  
cable box.  
LED  
H
+
-
C
C
H
1. Turn on the component you want to control (TV, digital  
satellite receiver, or cable box).  
CLEAR  
2. Press and hold the button you want to program (TV or  
SATCABLE). While holding the component button,  
press and hold ONOFF until the LED on the remote  
flashes, then release both buttons.  
PLAY  
REVERSE  
FORWARD  
3. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds.  
STOP  
The remote searches through a set of codes. If, after  
five seconds, the component does not turn off, press  
PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of  
codes.  
Youll use these buttons when you  
program the remote to control a TV,  
digital satellite receiver, or cable box.  
You can press FORWARD to individually search through  
the last ten codes that were transmitted when you  
pressed PLAY.  
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4. Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you  
have searched through all of the codes.  
To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the  
LED turns off.  
There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not  
turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote  
cannot control that particular component.  
If the component you want to control does turn off:  
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds.  
Repeat this step until the component turns back on.  
This means the remote has identified the correct code.  
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED turns off.  
Using Direct Entry  
Direct Entry is another way to program your remote if the  
Automatic Code Search is unsuccessful.  
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the  
component in the code list at the end of this section.  
3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to  
program.  
4. Enter the code from the list at the end of this section.  
5. Release the button, and then press ONOFF to see if the  
component responds to the remote commands. If it  
doesnt, try pressing the component button and then  
ONOFF again.  
This remote may not operate all  
models and/or brands of components.  
Note the difference between the VCR  
and other components on-screen  
displays to determine which one the  
remote is operating.  
6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your  
brand if you get no response.  
Operating Components  
After programming the remote, see which buttons operate your  
component.  
1. Point the remote at the component, and press its  
corresponding button on the remote.  
2. Experiment to see which buttons operate your  
component. Try pressing buttons that relate directly to  
the component.  
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Programming the Remote to  
Control an Auxiliary  
Components  
ON•OFF  
AUX  
Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed,  
such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. It is  
already programmed to control some ProScan and RCA amplifiers  
and audio/video receivers.  
H
C
+
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.  
C
-
2. Look up your components code number on the code  
list.  
3. Press and hold the AUX button.  
4. Enter the 4-digit code from the code list on the next  
page.  
5. Release the AUX button and press ONOFF or CHAN up  
or down to see if the auxiliary component responds to  
the remote commands.  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
FORWARD  
Operating the Auxiliary Component  
After you have programmed your remote, see which  
buttons will operate your component.  
1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX. If it  
Youll use these buttons when you  
program the remote to control an  
auxiliary component.  
does not turn on, press AUX and then ONOFF.  
2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will  
operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as  
play, REVERSE, and FORWARD.  
Auxiliary Component Codes  
Proscan/RCA/Dimensia (Only)  
AM/FM  
0003  
0004  
0005  
0006  
Auxiliary Component  
Phono  
Tape 1  
This remote may not operate all  
models of the brands shown.  
Note the difference between the TV  
and VCR on-screen displays to see  
which one the remote is operating.  
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Midland ............................... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181  
Archer ................................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Cabletenna ............................................................................ 5008  
Cableview .............................................................................. 5008  
Century ................................................................................. 5011  
Citizen .................................................................................... 5011  
ColourVoice .............................................................. 5012, 5013  
Comtronics ................................................................ 5014, 5015  
Contec ................................................................................... 5016  
Eastern ................................................................................... 5017  
Garrard .................................................................................. 5011  
GC Electronics ..................................................................... 5009  
Gemini ............................................................. 5018, 5019, 5049  
General Instrument ............................................................ 5003  
Hamlin ........................................ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045  
Hitachi .................................................................................... 5003  
Hytex...................................................................................... 5002  
Jasco ....................................................................................... 5011  
Jerrold ........ 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053  
Magnavox ............................................................................... 5025  
Memorex ............................................................................... 5026  
MovieTime ..................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028  
NSC .................................................................. 5002, 5027, 5028  
Oak .................................................................... 5002,5016, 5029  
Panasonic .................................................................... 5048, 5052  
Paragon .................................................................................. 5026  
Philips ........ 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032  
Pioneer........................................................................ 5033, 5034  
Pulsar ...................................................................................... 5026  
RCA .................................................................. 5047, 5049, 5052  
Realistic ....................................................................... 5009, 5049  
Regal ............................................................................ 5022, 5035  
Regency ................................................................................. 5017  
Rembrandt ............................................................................ 5003  
Runco ..................................................................................... 5026  
Samsung ...................................................................... 5014, 5034  
Scientific Atlanta.................................. 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal............................................................................ 5014, 5018  
Signature ................................................................................ 5003  
SL Marx .................................................................................. 5014  
Sprucer .................................................................................. 5052  
Starcom............................................................ 5007, 5018, 5053  
Stargate ....................................................................... 5014, 5018  
Starquest................................................................................ 5018  
Tandy ...................................................................................... 5040  
Teleview ................................................................................. 5014  
Tocom .............................................................. 5004, 5023, 5041  
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5026  
Tusa ......................................................................................... 5018  
TV86 ....................................................................................... 5027  
Unika ................................................................ 5008, 5009, 5011  
UnitedArtists ....................................................................... 5002  
United Cable ........................................................................ 5053  
Universal ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Videoway ............................................................................... 5044  
Viewstar ................................................ 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040  
Zenith ............................................................... 5026, 5050, 5051  
TV  
Minutz ............................................................................. 1052  
Mitsubishi ...................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,  
.............. 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1082, 1125  
MontgomeryWard ....................................................... 1083  
Motorola.............................................................. 1003, 1173  
MTC ......................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178  
Multitech ............................................................. 1038, 1178  
Multivision ...................................................................... 1084  
NAD ............................................... 1006, 1071, 1072, 1185  
NEC ..................................... 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1089  
NIKKO ................................................................. 1006, 1016  
NTC ................................................................................ 1016  
Onwa ............................................................................... 1038  
Optimus .......................................................................... 1185  
Optonica.............................................................. 1095, 1173  
Orion ................................................................... 1035, 1191  
Panasonic ....................................... 1003, 1054, 1062, 1170  
Philco ............. 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1019,  
.............. 1062, 1068, 1069,1074, 1075, 1077, 1183, 1184  
Philips ............ 1003, 1004, 1008, 1012, 1019, 1062, 1068,  
................ 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088, 089  
Pilot ...................................................................... 1004, 1171  
Pioneer........... 1004, 1006, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185  
Portland .............................. 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 1171  
Price Club ...................................................................... 1105  
Prism ............................................................................... 1054  
ProScan ................................................................ 1000, 1181  
Proton ................................. 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175  
Pulsar ............................................................................... 1151  
Pulser .............................................................................. 1004  
Quasar ........................................... 1003, 1054, 1070, 1094  
Radio Shack/Realistic ................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012,  
................................... 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172  
RCA .................................... 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006,  
........................ 1007, 1019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1101,  
.............. 1102, 1103, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190  
Rhapsody ........................................................................ 1176  
Runco .............................................................................. 1151  
Sampo ................................. 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175  
Samsung ........................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012,  
....................... 1015, 1019, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1171, 1172  
Samsux ............................................................................ 1171  
Sansui .............................................................................. 1191  
Sanyo .............................................. 1004, 1048, 1049, 1050,  
................................... 1080, 1107, 1108, 1162, 1169, 1180  
Scotch ............................................................................. 1006  
Scott ............... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046  
Sears .............................................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013,  
...................... 1019, 1046, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1066,  
.............. 1071, 1072, 1109, 1110, 1162, 1180, 1181, 1189  
Sharp ............................................. 1004, 1006, 1012, 1029,  
....................... 1095, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1122, 1171, 1173  
Shogun ............................................................................ 1004  
Signature ................................................... 1001, 1083, 1115  
Simpson .......................................................................... 1008  
Sonic ................................................................................ 1176  
Sony ................................................................................. 1002  
Soundesign ......................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046  
Squareview ..................................................................... 1189  
SSS ......................................................................... 1004, 1038  
Starlite ............................................................................. 1038  
Supre-macy .................................................................... 1174  
Supreme.......................................................................... 1002  
Sylvania.......... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019, 1062, 1068, 1069,  
... 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088, 1116, 1161, 1183, 1184  
Symphonic ................................................ 1033, 1038, 1189  
Tandy ............................................................................... 1173  
Tatung ................................................................... 1003, 1178  
Technics .......................................................................... 1054  
Techwood ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1054  
Teknika .......... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1016,  
.............. 1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171  
Telecaption ..................................................................... 1117  
TMK...................................................................... 1004, 1006  
Toshiba .......................................... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089,  
.................................. 1105, 1109, 1117, 1118, 1160, 1162  
Totevision ....................................................................... 1171  
UniversalL ........................................................... 1052, 1087  
Victor ................................................................... 1066, 1182  
Vidtech ...................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006  
Viking ............................................................................... 1174  
Wards ...................... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,  
............. 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052, 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074,  
. 1075, 1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, 1119, 1120, 1184  
Yamaha ........................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019  
Zenith .................................. 1004, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154  
ABEX ............................................................................. 1172  
Admiral .............................................................. 1001, 1173  
Adventura..................................................................... 1174  
Aiko ............................................................................... 1016  
Alleron .......................................................................... 1046  
Amtron ......................................................................... 1038  
Akai ................................................................................ 1002  
Anam National ................................................. 1003, 1038  
AOC ....................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1175, 1176  
Audiovox ...................................................................... 1038  
Belcor ............................................................................ 1004  
Bell & Howell......................................... 1001, 1083, 1162  
Bradford........................................................................ 1038  
Brokwood .................................................................... 1004  
Candle .......................................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1174  
Capehart....................................................................... 1175  
Celebrity ....................................................................... 1002  
Centurio ....................................................................... 1009  
Citizen ......................................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1016,  
............................................ 1038, 1105, 1171, 1174, 1177  
Clairton ........................................................................ 1176  
Colortyme ........................................................ 1004, 1006  
Concerto ........................................................... 1004, 1006  
Contec/Cony ................... 1012, 1013, 1014, 1038, 1176  
Craig .............................................................................. 1038  
Crown ................................................................ 1038, 1171  
Curtis-Mathes ...................................... 1000, 1004, 1006,  
....................................................... 1015, 1105, 1162, 1171  
CXC .............................................................................. 1038  
Daewoo ................................................. 1004, 1005, 1006,  
............................................ 1016, 1017, 1018, 1127, 1171  
Daytron................................................... 1004, 1006, 1171  
Dimensia ....................................................................... 1000  
Dumont ............................................................. 1004, 1151  
Dynatech ...................................................................... 1178  
Electronband..................................................... 1002, 1176  
Electrohome .................... 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1022  
Emerson ............... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, 1024,  
..................... 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,1030, 1031,  
.................... 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038,  
.................... 1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1046, 1047,  
.......... 1123, 1124, 1162, 1171, 1176, 1177, 1179, 1191  
Envision .............................................................. 1004, 1006  
Fisher ...................... 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1162, 1180  
Fujitso............................................................................ 1046  
Funai ................................................................... 1038, 1046  
Futuretec ...................................................................... 1038  
GE .............. 1000, 1003, 1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,  
........... 1055, 1087, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, 1168, 1181  
Gibralter ............................................................ 1004, 1151  
Goldstar....................................... 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012  
........... 1019, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1155, 1156, 1171, 1172  
Grundy .................................................... 1038, 1046, 1171  
Hallmark ............................................................ 1004, 1006  
Harvard......................................................................... 1038  
Hitachi .................... 1004, 1006, 1012, 1013,1059, 1060,  
........... 1061, 1135, 1136, 1137, 1138, 11391140, 1141,  
........... 1142, 1143, 1144, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1150, 1179  
IMA ................................................................................ 1038  
Infinity ........................................................................... 1062  
Janeil .............................................................................. 1174  
JBL .................................................................................. 1062  
JCB ................................................................................. 1002  
JC Penney ................................... 1000, 1004, 1005, 1006,  
................................ 1008, 1022, 1052, 1054, 1058, 1063,  
............ 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128, 1171,1172,1181  
Jensen ................................................................. 1004, 1006  
JVC ............................................... 1012, 1013, 1054, 1060,  
........... 1065, 1066, 1067, 1089, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1182  
Kawasho ................................................. 1002, 1004, 1006  
Kaypani.......................................................................... 1175  
Kenwood ................................................ 1004, 1006, 1019  
Kloss Novabeam........................ 1068, 1069, 1174, 1183  
KTV ................................... 1038, 1070, 1171, 1176, 1177  
Loewe ............................................................................ 1062  
Logik .............................................................................. 1083  
Luxman .............................................................. 1004, 1006  
LXI .......................................................... 1000, 1006, 1049,  
................................ 1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1162, 1181  
Megatron ........................................................... 1006, 1059  
Magnavox .................................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1019,  
.......... 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1088,  
........... 1089, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1183, 1184  
Majestic ......................................................................... 1083  
Marants ......................................................................... 1062  
Marantz ........................................ 1004, 1006, 1062, 1078  
MEI ................................................................................. 1176  
Memorex .......................... 1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162  
MGA ............................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,  
............................................ 1022, 1051, 1079, 1080, 1082  
Satellite Receiver  
Chapparal ................................................................... 5056, 5057  
Drake .......................................................................... 5058, 5059  
GE DSS ....................................................................... 5000, 5001  
General Instuments....................................... 5060, 5061, 5062  
Panasonic DBS ...................................................................... 5075  
Primestar DBS...................................................................... 5076  
Proscan DBS .............................................................. 5000, 5001  
RCA DBS .................................................................... 5000, 5001  
Realistic .................................................................................. 5063  
Sony DBS ............................................................................... 5072  
STS1........................................................................................ 5064  
STS2........................................................................................ 5065  
STS3........................................................................................ 5066  
STS4........................................................................................ 5067  
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5068  
Toshiba DBS .......................................................................... 5073  
Uniden DBS........................................................................... 5069  
Auxiliary  
(For some PROSCAN, RCA, GE and Dimensia brands only)  
AM/FM ................................................................................... 0003  
Auxiliary Component ......................................................... 0004  
CD .......................................................................................... 0007  
DBS1 ....................................................................................... 0008  
DBS2 ....................................................................................... 0011  
DVD ....................................................................................... 0010  
Phono ..................................................................................... 0005  
Cable Box  
ABC ................ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053  
Antronix .............................................................. 5008, 5009  
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Features to Enhance  
VCR Operation  
First things first  
1
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
Picture Search Options  
Tracking  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
Pro-Tect PlusLocking  
Time Counter  
On-Screen Displays  
Audio Reception  
Audio Playback  
Recording  
4
5
Program the Remote  
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
6
7
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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE®  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects and  
marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is  
more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the  
tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the  
commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of  
the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns  
the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase  
commercials from the tape.  
During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected  
commercial segments, or you can chose to manually skip them.  
This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to  
approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP speed.  
You can select a background display of blue or see the video as  
the commercials are skipped.  
Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are  
located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of  
formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since  
television stations broadcast differently and insert their own  
commercials, you may experience some variations in this features  
effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and  
announcements are not considered commercials, but might be  
skipped. For more information, see Questions and Answers  
About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in the Reference section. All of  
the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features are accessed through the  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
6 Preferences  
7 Audio  
8 Language  
0 Exit  
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
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PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
2 Auto Play:  
ON  
3 Auto TV/VCR:  
4 EnergySaver:  
5 Front Panel:  
6 Tape Speed:  
7 Set Auto Repeat  
ON  
2:00  
AUTO  
SLP  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
3. Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
1 Marking:  
2 Playback:  
3 Display:  
ON  
MANUAL  
Blue  
0 Exit  
Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking  
Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.  
Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within  
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of  
recording:  
— Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express  
Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark  
commercials after the power is tuned off.  
— Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark  
the commercials when you’ve stop the recording.  
The VCR is waiting to  
mark commercials in the  
program you recorded.  
1 Mark them now  
2 Mark them later  
3 Don't mark commercials  
The VCR will begin  
marking in 30 seconds...  
Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.  
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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback  
Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.  
Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance  
through the blocks of marked commercials.  
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.  
A commercial group starting with the first two minutes  
or last two minutes of a recording will not  
automatically be skipped.  
A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in  
the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated  
commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is  
longer than one minute. Press FWD on the VCR  
(FORWARD on remote) to scan through the commercial.  
Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the  
program segment is between commercials and less than  
one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet  
scenes. If part of the program is skipped, rewind the  
tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment  
and press PLAY.  
Select MANUAL and the VCR wont advance through  
the blocks of marked commercials until you press  
SEARCH.  
If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than  
commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next marked”  
commercial block and resumes playback.  
The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the  
marked commercials.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display  
Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.  
Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR  
advances through the block of marked commercials.  
Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the  
VCR advances through the block of marked  
commercials.  
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MOVIE ADVANCE®  
MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded  
movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1)  
you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip  
from one preview to the next. MOVIE ADVANCE works only on  
cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed.  
1. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with the  
safety tab removed and press SEARCH. The following  
menu appears:  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
What type of tape  
is this?  
1 Purchased/Rented Movie  
2 Home Recording  
3 Other  
Press CLEAR to cancel  
2. Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie,  
press 2 if its a recording made at home, or press 3 if  
its something else, you dont know, or you do not  
want to select MOVIE ADVANCE.  
Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you  
to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a  
wrong selection, press STOPEJECT on the VCR (STOP  
on remote) and reinsert the tape. Press SEARCH.  
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
Would you like to go to  
the start of the movie  
or to the next preview?  
1 Go to movie  
2 Go to preview  
Press CLEAR to cancel  
3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the  
movie or press 2 to view the first (next) preview.  
Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears  
with a blue background.  
MOVIE ADVANCE works only on  
cassettes recorded in the SP speed  
with the safety tab removed.  
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MOVIE ADVANCE  
Searching for the start  
of the movie...  
Rewinding tape  
Press STOP to cancel  
When the movie is found, the following screen is  
displayed:  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
The movie is ready.  
Press PLAY to start.  
Press STOP to cancel  
This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode.  
Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears  
with a video background:  
Searching for preview  
Press SEARCH to reverse  
Press STOP to cancel  
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins  
playing.  
Press SEARCH for next  
Preview Search Note  
Any time during the preview search  
mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse  
the search direction.  
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Picture Search Options  
The most basic way to search during playback is using the  
FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section  
contains several other options available for searching a tape.  
Forward and Reverse Search  
You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off  
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at  
either the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search  
in reverse.  
2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to  
return to normal playback.  
Slow Motion  
You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow  
motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the  
SP or SLP speed.  
1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FORWARD or  
REVERSE to begin slow-motion playback.  
2. Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the  
speed of the search.  
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from  
the picture.  
4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR  
switches automatically from slow-motion playback to  
stop after a  
few minutes.  
Frame Advance  
Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after  
another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes  
recorded in the SP or SLP speed.  
Pressing PAUSE freezesthe action.  
Pressing FR. ADV repeatedly views single frames of the  
action.  
Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.  
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Index Search  
The VCR has a VHS Index Search Systemthat automatically  
records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording.  
During playback you can locate the program you want to play  
by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will  
search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.  
INDEX SEARCH  
Press REV OR FWD  
to begin scanning  
OR  
To Search:  
enter a specific  
index number  
_ _  
1. Press STOP.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX  
SEARCH screen.  
Press SEARCH to exit  
INDEX SEARCH  
3. If you want to search through a certain number of  
index marks, press two number buttons to enter the  
number of marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on  
the remote to correct an entry.  
Searching for  
index number 12...  
4. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search  
in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin  
playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the  
VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback.  
Press STOP to cancel  
INDEX SEARCH  
5. Press STOP to end index searching.  
Searching for  
index marks...  
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:  
A mark too close to your location on the tape  
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of  
five minutes or less  
Press STOP to cancel  
The first index mark on the tape when you start at the  
beginning of the tape  
If you insert a pre-recorded tape  
with the safety tab removed-- Index  
and Go-To searches are not available.  
Go-To Search  
The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a  
counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates  
the counter reading, it will begin playback.  
1. Press STOP.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH  
screen appears on the screen.  
GO-TO SEARCH  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute  
of the counter reading you want the VCR to go to.”  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
Press REV or FWD  
to go to -:--:00  
Press SEARCH to exit.  
4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search  
behind.  
5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.  
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Tracking  
GO-TO SEARCH  
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like  
streaks or snowfrom the picture. Automatic tracking is  
automatically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the  
VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking,  
especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use  
the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion. You can also use  
tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the  
picture.  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
Press REV or FWD  
to go to 0:00:00  
Press SEARCH to exit.  
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is  
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both  
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or  
eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during  
recordingonly playback.  
Pro-Tect PlusLocking  
To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer  
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the  
VCR or remote wont work.  
To Lock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote  
for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears.  
To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress:  
Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for  
approximately six seconds.  
To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the  
remote for approximately six seconds.  
Time Counter  
Locking Your VCR  
If a timer recording is programmed,  
make sure your VCR is turned off.  
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR  
from being accidentally turned on.  
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a  
program or play back a segment of a recorded 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 you record a 30minute program at the  
beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that  
program to begin another recording, you would:  
1. Press INFO twice to display only the time counter.  
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
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Hours  
Minutes  
3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward the tape until the  
time counter reads 0:30:00.  
0:30:00  
Seconds  
4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program.  
(You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can  
begin recording at this spot.  
5. Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the  
screen and return to the normal display mode.  
On-Screen Displays  
The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (Stop, Play  
Record, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and  
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set  
before they can be displayed.  
1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. The current  
time is displayed in the VCRs display panel.  
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain  
on the screen. The time counter is displayed in the  
VCRs display panel.  
Stop  
Ch 05  
0:30:00  
3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV  
screen. The time counter remains in the VCRs display  
panel. This is useful for dubbing tapes.  
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4. Press INFO again to return to the normal display. The  
current time is displayed in the VCRs display panel.  
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Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.  
On-screen display (times out)  
0:30:00  
Audio Set-Up Features  
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The audio setup features affect your tape playback and  
recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the  
AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.  
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu.  
Time counter only (does not time out)  
AUDIO  
3
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
0 Exit  
No displays will appear (useful for dubbing)  
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to  
set up.  
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Reception  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second  
audio program (SAP) which offers a second language. The  
Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to  
record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO,  
and SAP.  
Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV  
recording. The STEREO indicator lights when the station  
you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.  
Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound  
is too noisy.  
Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of  
the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.  
The SAP indicator lights when the station you are tuned  
to is broadcasting SAP.  
Tape Playback  
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo and  
linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left  
and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the  
linear track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI,  
LINEAR, and MIX.  
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or  
amplifier/receiver using the audio jacks. The Tape Playback  
feature lets you select which audio you play back.  
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi  
tracks and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights.  
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the  
linear monaural track, such as a second audio program  
(SAP), or a dubbed voice-over.  
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the  
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-  
Fi indicator lights.  
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Connections  
Things to Know Before  
Connecting Components  
First things first  
1
Protect Your Components  
from Power Surges  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
Connect all components before plugging any power  
cords into the wall outlet.  
Always turn off the TV and other components  
before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Position Cables Correctly to  
Avoid Audio Hum or  
Interference  
Recording  
4
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.  
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TVs  
back panel instead of straight down the middle  
after you connect your components.  
PROGRAM THE REMOTE  
OTHER FEATURES  
5
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them  
away from the audio/video cables as much as  
possible.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly  
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed  
with your unit.  
6
5
Protect Your Components  
from Overheating  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
7
Do not block ventilation holes in any of the  
components. Arrange the components so that air  
can circulate freely.  
8
Do not stack components.  
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your  
components in a stand.  
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top  
shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will  
not flow around other components.  
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Connecting Your VCR  
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.  
Jacks and Cables  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality,  
and must be used if audio/video connections are not available  
for your TV.  
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.  
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The  
coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the  
VCRs RF OUT jack and your TVs antenna input.  
RF Jack  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables  
(RCA-type)  
The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and  
stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video  
input jacks.  
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections  
between components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color  
coded (yellow for video, white for audio). If your TV has one  
input for audio, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound  
from both channels.  
Audio/Video Jack  
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Choosing a VCR Connection  
There are several different ways to connect your VCR,  
depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you  
have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable  
channels are scrambled, and so on.  
Five different connections are described in this section and  
one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that  
works.  
TV with RF jack only  
TV with audio/video jacks  
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to  
unscramble pay channels only  
TV with RF jack and satellite receiver  
TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver  
If you need to connect additional components not shown in  
the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them),  
refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular  
component.  
Advantages of Audio/Video  
Cable Connections  
Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good  
picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly  
recommend using them to get even better picture quality and  
stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes.  
These connections give you more convenient operation by not  
having to share the TVs antenna signal.  
Dont Forget About the  
Auto TV/VCR Feature  
The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is  
coming from the VCR or the TV.  
You can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only  
the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using  
the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacksso your TV signal is not  
interrupted when the VCR is turned on. You can change the  
setting manually by using the TVVCR button on the VCR or  
the ANTENNA button on the remote.  
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TV With RF Jack Only  
This connection assumes:  
You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box  
system.  
Your television has only an RF input jack.  
This connection provides:  
Mono sound playback from VCR.  
Record one channel while watching another (except  
when using a cable box for all channels).  
To use this connection, you must have:  
(1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2)  
for cable box  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.  
Using This Connection  
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected  
with the CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR. Set the Auto  
TV/VCR feature to ON.”  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
To record one program and watch another:  
1. Begin recording a program using one of the  
recording features.  
VCR  
2. Press the TVVCR button and select a different  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
channel on the TV.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
TV  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
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TV With Audio/Video Jacks  
This connection assumes:  
You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box  
system.  
Your television has audio/video jacks.  
This connection provides:  
Stereo sound playback from VCR.  
Record one channel while watching another (except  
when using a cable box for all channels).  
To use this connection, you must have:  
(1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for  
cable box  
(3) audio/video cables  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.  
Using This Connection  
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TVVCR button is  
not required. Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.”  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape.  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
To record one program and watch another:  
1. Begin recording a program using one of the  
recording features.  
VCR  
2. Select a different channel on the TV.  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
TV  
VIDEO VIDEO  
R
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
R
R
L
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
S-VIDEO  
CABLE/  
AUDIO  
ANTENNA  
OUTPUT  
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TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable  
Box to Unscramble Pay Channels  
Only  
This connection assumes:  
You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium  
channels.  
Your TV has audio/video input jacks.  
This connection provides:  
Stereo sound playback from VCR.  
Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through  
the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.  
To use this connection, you must have:  
(3) coaxial cables  
(3) audio/video cables  
(1) splitter  
All scrambled channels must be  
viewed through the VCR.  
For Cable Box Setup, select ALL  
channels. See page 9.  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.  
Using This Connection  
CABLE  
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TVVCR  
button is not required.  
2-WAY  
SPLITTER  
Use of TVVCR button is not required. Set the Auto  
TV/VCR feature to OFF.”  
CABLE BOX  
To play a tape:  
IN  
1. Insert a tape.  
OUT  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program  
and watch another unscrambled program:  
VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program  
through the cable box using one of the recording  
features.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.  
TV  
VIDEO  
R
VIDEO  
R
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
R
L
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
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TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite  
Receiver  
This connection assumes:  
You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV  
does not have audio/video input jacks.  
This connection provides:  
Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from a  
digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable  
channel while watching another.  
To use this connection, you must have:  
(4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables  
Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to  
block any of the VCRs ventilation holes.  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
Caution  
2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the  
The unauthorized recording of  
satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other copyrighted  
materials may infringe the rights  
of others.  
steps.  
Using This Connection  
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you  
selected with the CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.  
To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to  
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH.  
3/4 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.  
CABLE,CABLE OR  
ANTENNA BOX  
To watch and/or record from the digital satellite  
receiver, tune your VCR to its line input. L1 appears in  
display.  
SATELLITE  
SIGNAL  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
IN FROM ANT  
Turn Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.”  
SATELLITE  
IN  
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
S-VIDEO  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape.  
2. If necessary, press the VCR button and then PLAY.  
VCR  
NT. IN  
To record one off-air or cable program and  
watch another:  
1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin  
recording a program using a recording feature.  
AUDIO  
R
L
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
2. Press TVVCR and select a different channel on the TV.  
TV  
To record a digital satellite receiver program:  
1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and  
begin recording a program using a recording feature.  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
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TV With Audio/Video Jacks and  
DIGITAL Satellite Receiver  
This connection assumes:  
You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your  
TV has audio/video input jacks.  
This connection provides:  
Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver  
while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one  
cable or off-air channel while watching another.  
To use this connection, you must have:  
(3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the  
steps.  
Using this Connection  
Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the  
VCR or digital satellite receiver.  
To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your  
VCR to its line input. L1 appears in the display.  
Turn Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.”  
OR ANTENNA  
CABLE  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape.  
SATELLITE SIGNAL  
2. If necessary, press the VCR button and then PLAY to  
start.  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
IN FROM ANT  
SATELLITE  
IN  
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
To record one off-air or cable program and  
watch another:  
S-VIDEO  
1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.  
VCR  
2. Select a different channel on the TV.  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
UDIO  
R
L
To record a digital satellite receiver program  
and watch a cable or off-air channel:  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and  
begin recording a program using a recording feature.  
OR  
TV  
2. Select a different channel on the TV.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
INPUT 1  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT 2  
R
R
L
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
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This section gives you some additional  
information about the VCR, including a  
description of the units controls and displays.  
First things first  
1
You will also find the section, Troubleshooting  
Tips, and a question and answer section about  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix. These  
areas might help resolve some of those simple  
problems.  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
4
Finally, this section of the manual also contains  
your warranty information.  
recording  
5 Program the Remote  
5
OTHER FEATURES  
6
5
Connections  
REFERENCE  
7
8
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Front Panel Diagram  
STOPEJECT  
RECORD  
TVVCR  
POWER  
U
TAPE SPEED  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
LEFTMONO RIGHT  
REV  
FWD  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
Remote Sensor  
AUDIO (LEFT MONO, RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another  
component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when connected through these jacks. to record from  
these jacks, use the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2.  
CHANNEL TRACKING Up/Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCRs channel  
memory. When a tape is playing, these buttons adjust tracking. Press both buttons at the same  
time to recenter tracking.  
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during  
playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.  
INPUT Toggles between the VCRs video input channel and regular antenna/satellite  
connections. To view the broadcast from an external device (such as a camcorder) connected  
to the VCRs audio/video jacks, tune to the VCRs Video Line Input.  
PLAY/PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to  
prevent recording of unwanted scenes.  
POWER Turns the VCR on or off. The power button glows at all times, even when the VCR is  
turned off.  
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express Recording (XPR).  
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor.  
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during  
playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.  
STOPEJECT Stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, and  
pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
TAPE SPEED Selects a recording speed (either SP or SLP).  
TVVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the cable/  
antenna system.  
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Display Panel Diagram  
Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status  
Indicator  
Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned  
to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCRs line input is selected. Select L1 to  
record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks.  
Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator  
for PM.  
Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.  
EJCT (Eject) Cassette ejected  
FF Fast forwarding  
HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off  
PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow)  
REC Recording and RECP For record-pause or pause mode  
REW Rewinding  
R0:30 Express recording in progress  
SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on  
SCH and SCH Forward or reverse search  
SP and SLP Tape speed  
STILL Play-pause  
STOP Tape is stopped  
Timer Indicator ( ) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer  
recording and turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no tape in the VCR.  
VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TVVCR button to turn  
on or off.  
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.  
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.  
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Back Panel Diagram  
ANT. IN  
AUDIO  
R
L
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
CH. 3/4 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is tuned  
to see the VCRs picture (if the VCR is connected using  
one of the basic hookups).  
AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from  
another component, like another VCR or a camcorder, when  
connected to these jacks. Use the remote controls INPUT button  
to select L1 in order to record from these jacks.  
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from the VCR to  
another component, such as a TV or other VCR, when connected  
with these jacks.  
ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna, satellite or  
cable system when attached.  
RF OUT Jack Passes antenna signal to the TV when using the  
supplied RF cable.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
No power  
Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.  
Check to make sure your connections are correct.  
VCR does not respond to remote  
Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and  
remote.  
The batteries may need changing.  
Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the  
remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.  
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.  
Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.  
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.  
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 CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.  
Check to make sure the TVs fine tuning is correct for the channel  
selected.  
Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.  
Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input  
(see How to Find Your TVs Video Input Channelin theis section of  
the manual for detailed information).  
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 one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for  
the best picture.  
Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.  
Time counter not working or time counter not  
working in search modes  
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.  
The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.  
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Will not record or play  
Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.  
Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.  
Check to make sure the tape is not broken.  
Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or  
PLAY to return to normal playback.  
Check the ProTect Plusfeature.  
Rewind does not operate  
Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.  
VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong  
program recorded  
Check to make sure the correct PlusCode programming number is  
entered.  
Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong  
channel or times).  
VCR cannot turn on or control cable box or satellite receiver. Check  
to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or satellite receiver  
control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver.  
Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on  
when recording was to begin.  
Power interruption. Reset the clock.  
Check to see if time and date are correct including AM/PM.  
Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tapes length or  
the tape was not rewound beforehand.  
Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording  
was to start.  
Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassettes  
safety tab was intact.  
VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a  
timer recording.  
Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.  
Will not record  
Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.  
Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on  
the remote.  
Clock shows incorrect time or date  
Power interruption.  
Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and  
date).  
Check Daylight-Saving setting. Clock may have adjusted for  
daylight-saving.  
Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time  
Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.  
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VCR makes noise when stopped  
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 to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.  
Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set  
correctly.  
If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO  
CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA  
instead.  
May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your  
local cable company for more information.  
Tape plays back in slow motion  
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.  
Cannot select channels over 69  
Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/  
ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.  
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to  
play automatically  
Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.  
Timer ( ) indicator flashes  
The clock is not set.  
Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer  
recording is set.  
Time counter disappears during searching  
This is normal.  
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or  
Spanish  
Check LANGUAGE feature.  
No stereo sound during playback  
Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to  
hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must be  
recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.  
Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the VCR to hear stereo sound.  
Stereo audio too noisy  
Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature  
to MONO.  
Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.  
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Index and Go-To search features do not operate  
Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.  
Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature  
Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.  
Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject  
cassette and reinsert.  
VCR forwards through commercials or  
momentarily displays a blue screen during  
playback.  
Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to  
MANUAL.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark  
commercials when:  
The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
menu. Set it to ON.  
A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than  
one minute.  
A single isolated commercial can not be marked.  
Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.  
A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.  
Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content  
and the characteristics of the commercials.  
A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.  
Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own  
commercials.  
Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL  
ADVANCE feature was set to ON.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark  
them, and then skip over the marked commercials during playback.  
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Questions and Answers About  
COMMERCIAl ADVANCE  
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?  
Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.  
How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial  
breaks?  
In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds. In SP, it  
takes about 25-35 seconds.  
Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?  
Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to  
MANUAL.  
What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?  
Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.  
Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work each time  
the tape is played?  
Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is  
played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR.  
After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the  
recording?  
The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.  
Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?  
No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording,  
marking will take place after all recordings are completed.  
What happens if the marking process is interrupted?  
Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCRs power is  
turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.  
Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?  
Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.  
Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance  
VCRs?  
A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but commercials  
will not automatically be skipped.  
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Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
System:  
Video: 4-head  
Audio: 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:  
17 watts  
3.58 inches high (91 mm)  
16.92 inches wide (430 mm)  
9.57 inches deep (243 mm)  
Weight:  
7.1 pounds (3.2 kg)  
Storage Temperature  
Range:  
- 22˚F to +149˚F  
(-30˚C to +65˚C)  
Operating  
+41˚F to +104˚F  
Temperature Range:  
(+5˚C to +40˚C)  
*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  
cabinet.  
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol  
and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture  
polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate  
more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic  
cleaner and polisher.  
Specifications are subject to change.  
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Appendix: reference  
How to Find Your TVs  
Video Input Channel  
TV Button  
You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are  
using the VCRs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TVs  
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this channelbefore  
you can see the VCRs menus, the cable or antenna reception,  
and the content thats on a tape.  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
DVD  
TV  
VCR2 AUX SAT  
CABLE  
The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and  
different models. Below are some steps to try:  
SEARCH  
MUTE  
CH +  
CH -  
If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV  
button on the remote control that came with the VCR.  
Then press the INPUT button on the remote.  
If you have another brand of TV, consult the section,  
Programming The Remote, to see if the VCRs remote  
control can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the  
step above.  
SPEED  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might  
access the Video Input Channel by:  
MENU  
CLEAR  
pressing a button on the remote (see table below)  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
selecting the channel from the TVs menu system  
(see table below)  
INPUT Button  
tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific  
channel number (see table below)  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
going through all the channels in the channel list by  
pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
RECORD  
PAUSE  
FR.ADV  
Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel  
Variations table that follows:  
- TRACKING +  
EDIT  
Video Input Channel Variations  
Button/Switch  
on the TV  
Button on the  
TV Remote  
Channel  
Number  
VIDEO  
SIGNAL  
VID 1  
VID 1  
LINE  
00  
90  
VID  
91  
VID 2  
VIDEO  
S-VID  
INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
SOURCE  
AUX  
92  
S-VID  
93  
S-VIDEO  
VID 1  
VID 2  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Any defect in materials 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 date of shipment to the rental firm,  
whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.  
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to  
repair your VCR.  
How you get service:  
Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center,  
ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.  
Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.  
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.  
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.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty.  
Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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Index  
Cables  
positioning 57  
A
E
Adding/removing channels 11  
ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 58, 63  
ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 68  
ANTENNA button 25, 59  
Arrow buttons 24  
EDIT button 25, 37  
Eject 27  
types of 58  
CH + and - buttons 25, 40, 42  
CH. 3/4 switch 60, 63  
Channel List 32  
EnergySaver 19  
Express Recording (XPR) 30  
Channel number display 67  
Channel, VCR viewing 5  
CHANNELTRACKING button 66  
Channels  
Audio  
F
playback type 55  
playing back 36  
F. ADV button 25, 51  
FORWARD button  
recording 35  
adding/removing 11  
CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 16, 32  
Cleaning the VCR 74  
CLEAR button 25, 34, 41, 52, 53  
Clearing programs 34  
Code search feature 40  
Codes for remote 43  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 46  
questions and answers 73  
Component buttons 24  
Connecting your VCR 4  
Connections 57  
selecting 55  
25, 27, 40, 42, 51, 52, 54  
Forward, reverse search 51  
Frame advance 51  
Audio code list 42  
Audio features, set up 53  
AUDIO menu 54  
Front panel diagram 66  
Front panel display  
Audio/Video jacks  
35, 36, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 66,  
68, 75  
adjusting brightness 20  
FWD button 27, 37, 54, 66  
Auto channel search 10  
Auto clock feature 12  
Auto play feature 19, 27  
Auto TV/VCR feature 19, 59  
AutoEdit feature 37  
Automatic rewind 27  
Automatic tracking 26  
AUX button 24, 42  
Auxiliary component codes 42  
G
GO BACK button 25  
Go-To Search 52  
GUIDE button 26  
A/V cable advantages 59  
choosing 59  
information 58  
TV with A/V jacks 61  
TV with A/V jacks, cable box 62  
TV with A/V jacks, satellite  
receiver 64  
I
IN (FROM ANT) jack 19, 59  
Index search 52  
B
TV with RF jack only 60  
TV with RF jack, satellite receiver  
63  
Indicator Panel 66  
Back-lit remote 24  
Batteries  
INFO button 25, 53  
INPUT button 25, 35, 75  
two VCRs 36  
installing in the remote 4  
Broadcast stereo recording (SAP)  
35  
Copying and editing tapes 36  
J
D
Jacks  
C
ANT. IN 68  
Daylight-saving time 13  
Displays, on screen 54  
Dual remote with AutoEdit 37  
DVD button 24  
ANT. IN, RF OUT 58, 63  
Audio/Video  
Cable box codes 43  
Cable box setup 9  
58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 75  
Index  
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Jacks (Cont.)  
PLAYPAUSE button 27  
Playing a tape 27  
programming 39  
satellite receivers 40  
TV 40  
Audio/video 68  
RF OUT 68  
Plugging in the VCR 4  
POWER button 5, 27, 66  
Power surges 57  
types of 58  
TV codes 43  
VCR1/VCR2 option 18  
Remote sensor 66  
PREFERENCES menu 18, 46  
Pro-Tect PlusLocking 53  
Problem solving. See Trouble-  
shooting tips  
L
Removing/adding channels 11  
REV button 27, 66  
REVERSE button 26, 41, 51  
Reviewing programs 34  
Rewind, automatic 27  
RF OUT jack 4, 68  
L1, L2 indicator 67  
LANGUAGE  
choosing 6  
LED on remote 40  
Light button 24  
LINE indicator 35, 67  
Locking feature 53  
R
REC button 37  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 35  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
feature 55  
S
SAFE indicator 67  
Safety tab 27  
M
RECORD button  
25, 28, 35, 37, 66  
Record protection  
cassette safety tab 28  
Recording 28  
SAP (Second Audio Program) 35  
SATCABLE button 24, 40  
Satellite receiver codes 43  
Search  
MENU button 34  
MENU button  
6, 8, 16, 25, 31, 46, 54  
MUTE button 26  
audio only 35  
forward and reverse 51  
frame advance 51  
go-to 52  
basic 28  
N
broadcast stereo TV 35  
copying, editing tapes 36  
Express (XPR) 30  
SAP 35  
index 52  
Number buttons 6, 14, 25  
slow-motion 51  
SEARCH button 26, 52  
Second Audio Program. See SAP  
(Second Audio Program)  
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 13  
SET TIME AND DATE menu 13  
SET TIME ZONE screen 12  
Set up  
speeds 20, 28  
O
timer 31  
OK button 24  
VCR Plus+ 32  
ONOFF button 24, 40, 42  
On-screen displays 54  
OUT (TO TV) jack 19, 59  
Overheating 57  
XPR 30  
Recording speed  
SLP 20, 28  
SP 20, 28  
auto TV/VCR feature 19  
Setup  
Remote control  
auxiliary component 42  
buttons 24  
cable box 9  
P
initial 5  
cable boxes 40  
controlling other components  
40  
language 8  
PAUSE button 25, 27, 36, 37, 51  
Picture search options 51  
PLAY button  
using menus 8  
Signal type 11  
installing batteries 4  
Skipping commercials 46  
25, 27, 37, 40, 51, 60, 66  
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Slow-motion search 51  
SLP indicator 67  
SP indicator 67  
Specifications 74  
SPEED button 26, 28, 33, 35  
Speeds, recording/playback 20, 28  
Status indicators 67  
BYE 67  
Timer recording 30  
stopping 34  
X
XPR (Express Recording) 30  
VCR Plus+ 30  
Tips, troubleshooting 69  
Tracking 53  
button 26, 51, 53  
Troubleshooting 69  
TV  
EJEC (Eject) 67  
FF 67  
video input channel 75  
TV button 24, 40, 75  
TV function buttons 26  
TVVCR button 35, 59, 60, 67  
PLAY 67  
R0:30 67  
REC 67  
REW 67  
V
VCR  
SAFE 67  
SCH and SCH- 67  
STOP 67  
channels list 10  
STOP button  
cleaning 74  
26, 34, 37, 41, 52, 54  
STOPEJECT button 27, 66  
function buttons 2528  
viewing channel 5  
VCR button 5  
VCR indicator 6, 35, 67  
VCR MAIN MENU  
6, 8, 10, 31, 34, 54  
VCR Plus+  
T
Tape  
ejecting 27  
playing 27  
channel list (Canada) 16  
channel list (U.S.) 16  
channel worksheet 17  
recording 33  
Tape playback feature 55  
Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX  
55  
Tape speed 20, 28  
button 28  
system menu 32  
VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming  
System 14  
indicator 67  
preferences 20  
Time and date 12  
Time counter 53  
Time counter display 54  
Time display on TV 54  
TIME menu 12  
Time zone 12  
VCR1 button 24, 37  
VCR2 button 24, 37  
VOL buttons 26  
W
Warranty 76  
TIMER indicator 67  
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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  
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