RCA VCR VR613HF User Guide
VR6 1 3 HF  
USER’S  
GUIDE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECO RDER  
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Introduction  
Table of Contents  
Picture Search ____________________ 19  
Slow Motion______________________ 19  
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 19  
Frame Advance ___________________ 20  
Automatic Tracking _______________ 20  
Manual Tracking__________________ 20  
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)_ 21  
Index Search ______________________21  
Zero Search __________________________________ 22  
Blank Search ______________________22  
TAPE PLAYBACK:  
Important Information  
Warnings______________________________ i  
Cautions ______________________________ i  
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i  
Product Registration ____________________ i  
Hooking Up the VCR  
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2  
Antenna or Cable System Without a  
Cable Box _________________________ 3  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature_______ 23  
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4  
Cable System With Cable Box to  
Recording a Program  
Unscramble Only Pay Channels______ 5  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6  
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ Receiver __ 7  
Types of Recordings ___________________ 24  
Recording Speeds _____________________ 24  
Recording Pause ______________________ 24  
Basic Recording –  
Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
Operating Instructions _____________ 24  
Watch a TV Channel While VCR  
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 8  
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 8  
Turn on TV and VCR _______________ 8  
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ____ 9  
Add or Remove Channels from  
VCR's Memory __________________ 9  
Select the Language/  
is Recording a Different Channel _____ 24  
Express Recording ____________________ 25  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 26  
Recording Audio Only_________________ 27  
Recording While You're Away  
Setting a Timer Recording __________ 28  
Stopping a Timer Recording ________ 28  
Timer Recording From the  
Seleccione el Idioma ____________ 10  
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 10  
Set the AUTO TV/VCR Feature ______ 10  
Set Display Panel Brightness________ 11  
Set the Time and Date _____________ 11  
Set the Automatic  
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 29  
Checking or Clearing  
Timer Recordings_______________ 29  
Using Two VCRs for Copying  
and Editing Tapes __________________ 30  
Copying and Editing Tapes Using  
Daylight-Saving Time ___________ 11  
Compatible Remote ________________ 30  
Using the Remote Control  
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box  
References  
Buttons _________________________ 12-13  
Controlling a TV ______________________14  
Controlling a Cable Box ________________15  
Location of Controls  
Front Panel_______________________ 31  
Back Panel _______________________ 31  
Display Panel_____________________ 32  
Specifications _________________________ 33  
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 33  
Trouble Checks ____________________ 34-35  
Limited Warranty _____________________ 36  
Index ________________________________ 37  
Playing a Tape  
Operating Instructions _________________ 16  
Using the Playback Features  
Auto Play Feature _________________ 17  
Auto Repeat Feature _______________17  
DISPLAY Button __________________ 18  
Time Counter_____________________ 18  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Choosing a Hookup  
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types:  
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).  
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/ cable  
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be  
needed.  
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/ receiver  
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may  
improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.  
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.  
1. How do you receive your TV signals?  
Choose one answer from below.  
A. Outside antenna – Turn to page 3.  
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/ or bow tie antenna – Turn to page 3.  
C. Cable System – Go to question 2.  
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?  
Choose one answer from below.  
A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 3.  
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4.  
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,  
Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.  
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.  
Optional Hookups  
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?  
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.  
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 6.  
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?  
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.  
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 7.  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
Back of VCR  
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to  
either channel 3 or 4.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
Tune the TV to this channel and use the  
IN FROM  
ANT.  
OR  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
2. Connect as shown.  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
Continue to page 8.  
4.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality and more convenient  
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is  
not required.  
B
From Antenna  
or Cable  
300/75 Ohm  
Adapter  
1. Connect as shown.  
OR  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Back of VCR  
Signal  
Splitter  
If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be  
required to hear sound from both channels.  
R
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
L
VHF/UHF  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
Continue to page 8.  
3.  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
Audio/Video Cables  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Cable  
Back of VCR  
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to  
either channel 3 or 4.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
R
AUDIO1  
L
Tune the TV to this channel and use the  
IN FROM  
ANT.  
IN  
OUT  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
2. Connect as shown.  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
cable box.  
Continue to page 8.  
4.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B
B. Advanced hookup.  
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality and more convenient  
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is  
not required.  
Cable Box  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Back of VCR  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Signal  
Splitter  
If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be  
required to hear sound from both channels.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
I
cable box.  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
Continue to page 8.  
3.  
Audio/Video Cables  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels  
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)  
A. Basic hookup.  
A
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Cable  
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to  
Back of VCR  
either channel 3 or 4.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Cable Box  
R
AUDIO1  
L
Tune the TV to this channel and use the  
IN FROM  
ANT.  
IN  
OUT  
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
2. Connect as shown.  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
cable box.  
Continue to page 8.  
4.  
75 to 75/300 Ohm  
Separator  
VHF  
UHF  
OR  
Cable/  
Antenna  
Back of TV  
B. Advanced hookup.  
B
Use this hookup for slightly improved  
picture quality and more convenient  
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is  
not required.  
Cable Box  
From Cable  
IN  
OUT  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
1. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Back of VCR  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Signal  
Splitter  
If your TV is not stereo, a Y-adapter may be  
required to hear sound from both channels.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
I
cable box.  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
Continue to page 8.  
3.  
Audio/Video Cables  
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the  
VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
RIGHT  
OUT AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
CABLE /  
ANTENNA  
L /  
MONO  
Back of TV  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes  
A
Option A hookup.  
Playback VCR  
Use this hookup for a simple connection  
which requires fewer accessories.  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
VHF/UHF  
and then modify with this connection.  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
2. Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback  
VIDEO1  
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.  
Tune the recording VCR to this channel to  
receive the signal from the playback VCR.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Recording VCR  
3. Connect as shown.  
R
AUDIO1  
L
This connection may require additional  
accessories not provided.  
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
IN  
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
OUT  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
Continue to page 8.  
5.  
RF Coaxial  
Cable  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
or  
Use the hookup to the TV  
as previously selected on  
pages 3, 4, or 5.  
B
Option B hookup.  
Playback VCR (only)  
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy  
quality and more convenient operation —  
use of the TV•VCR button is not required.  
R
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
L
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
VHF/UHF  
OT TO TV  
and then modify with this connection.  
OUT  
IN  
3 H. 4  
VIDEO1  
2. Connect as shown.  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
If your other VCR is not stereo, a Y-adapter  
may be required to hear sound from both  
channels.  
Recording VCR  
From Antenna, Cable  
or Cable Box  
R
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
L
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
Continue to page 8.  
4.  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
You will select the line (audio/ video) input on  
the recording VCR to receive the signal from  
the playback VCR.  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(supplied)  
Audio/Video  
Cables  
or  
Caution: The unauthorized recording of  
television programs and other materials  
may infringe the rights of others.  
Use the hookup to the TV  
as previously selected on  
pages 3, 4, or 5.  
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Hooking Up the VCR  
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver  
Record on the VCR from an  
amplifier/receiver.  
Back of VCR  
Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/  
receiver to record stereo audio.  
R
IN FROM  
ANT.  
AUDIO1  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
L
VHF/UHF  
and then modify with this connection.  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
2. Connect as shown.  
VIDEO1  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
Audio/Video Cables  
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/  
Back of  
Amplifier/Receiver  
receiver, VCR, and TV.  
4. Turn to page 27 for “Recording Audio  
Only.”  
Select the line input on the VCR to receive the  
LEFT  
audio signal from the amplifier/ receiver.  
RIGHT  
REC  
TAPE  
PLAY  
PHONO TUNER  
AUX  
Play back stereo tapes or  
receive a stereo broadcast  
through an amplifier/receiver.  
Connect your VCR to a stereo  
amplifier/ receiver to receive stereo  
broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.  
Back of VCR  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5  
and then modify with this connection.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
2. Connect as shown.  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
This connection requires additional accessories  
not provided.  
VIDEO1  
3. Plug in power cords of amplifier/  
Audio/Video Cables  
receiver, VCR, and TV.  
Back of  
Amplifier/Receiver  
4. Turn to page 16 for “Playback  
Operation.”  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
REC  
TAPE  
PLAY  
PHONO TUNER  
AUX  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
1. Check accessories with VCR.  
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.  
POWER  
PAUSE  
VCR  
CABLE  
TV  
REC  
PLAY  
2 “AAA” Batteries  
REW  
FF  
SLOW•F.ADV  
STOP  
3
SEARCH  
CHAN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
6
9
MUTE  
VOL  
INPUT TV•VCR DISP MENU CLEAR  
PREV CH  
SPEED  
TRACKING  
Remote  
RF Coaxial Cable  
(Stock No. 221346)  
(Stock No. 221373)  
2. Insert batteries in remote.  
3. Turn on the TV.  
A. Turn on the TV.  
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the  
3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.  
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.  
(See TV owner’s manual for details.)  
4. Turn on the VCR.  
A. Press VCR on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators in the VCR’s  
display panel light.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.  
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power  
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen  
prompting you to AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH. If the  
message does not appear, go to step A below. If the message  
appears, follow the directions on the screen.  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...  
THEN PRESS CH UP  
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes  
about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest  
channel found. Then, pressing CHAN up or down selects only  
the active channels.  
If you ever need to manually SETUP CHANNELS on the  
VCR MAIN MENU  
VCR because you change cable or antenna signals:  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. If this  
menu does not appear:  
• Make sure the TV is tuned to same channel as the  
3CH.4 switch on the VCR or the TV’s video input  
(refer to TV’s manual).  
CHANNELS  
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE  
• Press VCR, then press MENU again.  
• If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in  
display panel — it should be on. Press TV•VCR to  
turn it on.  
0 EXIT  
• Check the connections.  
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.  
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or  
ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually,  
press 3.  
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.  
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the  
channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not  
want to watch them.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
You must place channels in memory using the AUTO  
CHANNEL SEARCH feature described above before you can  
add or remove channels.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
A. Press VCR.  
CHANNELS  
1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS  
B. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
C. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.  
E. Follow the directions on the screen.  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL  
CHANNEL 03  
IS PRESENTLY ADDED  
F. Add or remove more channels using the CHAN up and  
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE  
PRESS MENU TO EXIT  
down buttons.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
7. Select the language/seleccione el idioma.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
This feature lets you select English or Spanish as the language for  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
your on-screen menus.  
4 PREFERENCES  
5 AUDIO  
6 LANGUAGE/LENGUA  
A. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE/LENGUA menu.  
• Select 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles).  
• Select 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish (Español).  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA  
SELECT A LANGUAGE.  
ESCOGE UNA LENGUA.  
1 ENGLISH (INGLES)  
2 SPANISH (ESPANOL)  
8. Use TV•VCR button.  
~
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.  
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE  
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR button lets  
you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or  
television channels. This button lets you record a program on  
the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are  
on page 24.  
A. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.  
B. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR. The VCR  
indicator lights in the display panel.  
C. Press CHAN up or down to change channels on the VCR.  
The channel number changes on the TV screen and in the  
display panel.  
D. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.  
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.  
Change channels using the TV’s remote.  
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3 or CH4.  
F. Press TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the VCR.  
9.Set Auto TV/VCR feature.  
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.  
If you connected your VCR using the video input of your TV,  
you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on  
automatically.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
A. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.  
PREFERENCES  
C. Press 3 to select AUTO TV/VCR: ON or OFF.  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 AUTO DST:  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
•
Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch  
your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. Then, you press  
the TV•VCR button to turn the VCR indicator on or off to  
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or  
television channels.  
6 SET AUTO REPEAT  
0 EXIT  
•
Select OFF if you used one of the advance hookups and  
watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV.  
The VCR indicator does not turn on automatically.  
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote turns the VCR indicator  
on or off.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Startup  
10. Set the display panel brightness.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent  
display panel.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
C. Press 4 to select a FRONT PANEL mode.  
4 PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
• Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
on and dim when it is off.  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 AUTO DST:  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
• Select BRITE to keep the display panel bright.  
6 SET AUTO REPEAT  
• Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.  
0 EXIT  
11. Set the time and date.  
When you first turn on the VCR, -:-- appears in the clock area of the  
VCR’s display panel.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
VCR  
SET CLOCK  
TIME --:--  
(HH:MM)  
A. Press MENU on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 2 to display SET CLOCK.  
DATE --/--/--  
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.  
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT  
PRESS MENU TO EXIT  
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.  
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time  
of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.  
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.  
D. Press MENU on the remote to start the clock and remove the  
SET CLOCK menu from the screen. The time appears in the  
VCR’s display panel, and the time and date appear on the TV  
screen when you press DISP on remote.  
12. Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time  
Select this feature if you want the VCR’s clock to advance one hour  
in April and reverse one hour in October automatically.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
C. Press 5 to select a AUTO DST mode.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
• Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to adjust for Daylight  
PREFERENCES  
Saving Time automatically.  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
• Select OFF if you do not want the VCR’s clock to adjust for  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
Daylight Saving Time automatically.  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 AUTO DST:  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in  
April. Clocks are set forward one hour.  
6 SET AUTO REPEAT  
0 EXIT  
Because the clock changes automatically from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM,  
keep in mind that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that  
falls between these two times will not be recorded.  
In the autumn, daylight-saving time begins on the last Sunday in  
October. Clocks are set back one hour.  
The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM.  
Therefore, it affects your recording length.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Buttons  
Component Buttons  
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.  
CABLE  
VCR  
Used with the POWER button to  
turn on a compatible cable box.  
See page 15.  
Sets the remote to control the  
VCR.  
POWER  
VCR  
CABLE  
TV  
TV  
Turns on a compatible RCA,  
ProScan or GE TV, and sets the  
remote to control the TV.  
PAUSE  
REC  
PLAY  
Used with the POWER button to  
turn on another brand of TV  
when the remote is programmed  
to control that TV. See page 14.  
REW  
FF  
SLOW•F.ADV  
STOP  
SEARCH  
CHAN  
1
4
7
2
3
VCR Function Buttons  
Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.  
5
8
0
6
9
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down  
MENU  
Selects the next higher or lower  
channel in the VCR’s channel  
memory.  
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU  
on the TV screen.  
MUTE  
VOL  
Removes a menu from the screen.  
CLEAR  
Numbers (0 through 9)  
INPUT  
TV•VCR DISP MENU CLEAR  
Resets the time counter to  
0:00:00.  
Selects a channel up to 99—press  
two numbers.  
SPEED  
PREV CH  
Lets you change entries when  
setting the clock or VCR for a  
timer recording.  
Selects a cable channel over 99—  
press and hold 1 until 1--  
appears on the screen. Then,  
press the other two numbers.  
TRACKING  
DISP (Display)  
Shows VCR operating displays  
on the TV screen.  
PAUSE  
Pauses action for viewing during  
playback.  
Displays the time counter.  
Pauses recording to prevent  
recording of unwanted scenes.  
FF (Fast Forward)  
Fast forwards the tape when the  
VCR is stopped.  
PLAY  
Plays a tape.  
Quickly searches a tape in  
forward motion during playback.  
POWER  
INPUT  
Turns off the VCR when the  
remote is set to control the VCR.  
Turns the line input (L) on or off.  
Line input refers to the signal  
coming from the component  
connected to the audio/ video  
jacks on the back of the VCR.  
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Buttons  
VCR Function Buttons  
(continued)  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
SEARCH  
STOP  
Stops the VCR’s normal functions  
such as record, playback, rewind,  
fast forward, and pause.  
Switches between two channels.  
Displays the INDEX, ZERO, and  
BLANK search menus on the TV  
screen.  
Select one channel and then select  
another. Press PREV CH to  
switch between the two channels.  
Advances a tape 60 or 120 seconds  
during playback.  
TRACKING Up or Down  
Reduces the streaks that may  
appear on the picture during  
play, slow, or pause.  
REC (Record)  
SLOW•F. ADV (Frame Advance)  
Starts the VCR recording.  
Plays a tape in slow-motion.  
Used for express recording. See  
page 25.  
Reduces picture “jitter” during  
stop-action playback.  
Advances a tape one frame at a  
time with each press of the button  
when tape is in stop-action pause.  
REW (Rewind)  
TV•VCR  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR  
is stopped.  
Switches the picture signal so  
that it either comes from the VCR  
or the TV channel. See page 10.  
SPEED (Tape Speed)  
Selects a recording speed  
(SP, LP, SLP).  
Quickly searches a tape in reverse  
motion during playback.  
TV Function Buttons  
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.  
+/–  
Removes menus or displays from  
the screen.  
Selects a cable channel over 99—  
press and hold 1 until 1-- appears  
on the screen. Then, press the  
other two numbers.  
Operates the TV menus on some  
RCA TVs.  
POWER  
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down  
Turns off a compatible TV when  
remote is set to control that TV.  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the TV’s channel  
memory when remote is set to  
control a TV.  
Switches between two channels.  
Used with the TV button to turn  
on a compatible TV that the  
remote has been programmed to  
control. See page 14.  
Select one channel and then select  
another. Press PREV CH to  
switch between the two channels.  
CLEAR  
VOL (Volume) Up or Down  
MUTE  
Removes menus or status  
displays from the screen.  
Raises and lowers sound.  
Turns the TV sound on or off.  
DISP (Display)  
Numbers (0 through 9 )  
Shows the status displays on the  
screen.  
Selects a channel up to 99—press  
two numbers.  
Cable Box Receiver Function Buttons  
Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box. Some buttons may not work with the cable box.  
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down  
Numbers (0 through 9 )  
POWER  
Selects next higher or lower  
channel in the cable box’s channel  
memory when remote is set to  
control it.  
Selects a channel.  
Turns off a compatible cable box  
receiver when remote is set to  
control it.  
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Controlling a TV  
The VCR‘s remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible  
RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other  
manufacturer‘s brands. To program the remote, enter the remote code numbers that  
correspond to your brand.  
Program the Remote for a TV  
1. Turn on the TV.  
2. Point the VCR remote at  
Code  
Code  
the TV.  
Brand *  
Number(s)  
Brand *  
Number(s)  
3. To enter the code for your  
brand, hold the TV button  
and press two number  
buttons . If the TV  
Akai  
AOC  
Candle  
Citizen  
Colortyme  
Concerto  
Curtis Mathes  
Daewoo  
Daytron  
Electrohome  
Emerson  
Envision  
Fisher  
03  
06,12  
06  
06  
06  
NAD  
NEC  
Panasonic  
Philco  
07,08  
06,12  
04,11  
04,06,12  
03,04,06  
06  
06,12  
01  
06  
changes channels when  
you press CHAN up or  
down, setup is complete.  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Portland  
ProScan  
Proton  
Quasar  
Radio Shack  
RCA  
Realistic  
Sampo  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
06  
01,06  
06,12  
06  
06,12  
06  
05,06  
05  
00,01,06,11  
06,12  
06  
4. Release the buttons.  
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5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a  
different code if the first  
one does not work.  
01,05,13  
01,06,12  
05  
06  
06,09,12  
05  
01,05,06,07,  
08,10  
06,13  
03  
GE  
Goldstar  
Hallmark  
Hitachi  
Infinity  
J C Penney  
JBL  
06,14  
04  
00,01,06,09,12  
04  
Sears  
Sharp  
Sony  
Jensen  
JVC  
06  
Soundesign  
Sylvania  
Technics  
Techwood  
Teknika  
TMK  
Toshiba  
Universal  
Victor  
06  
04,06  
11  
06  
06  
10,11  
03,06  
06  
04  
06  
04,05,07  
04,06  
04  
04,06  
06,12  
06,12  
06, 12  
Kawasho  
Kenwood  
Loewe  
Luxman  
LXI  
Magnavox  
Marants  
Marantz  
MGA  
Mitsubishi  
MTC  
H elp fu l H in t: N otice th e d ifferen ce  
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betw een th e TV an d VCR on -screen  
d isp lays. This is one w ay to tell if the  
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.  
05,07,08,09  
00  
10  
00,01,04,06,  
12,13  
12  
Wards  
Yamaha  
Zenith  
02  
* The remote may not be able to control every model TV of  
the brands listed.  
Operate the TV  
After you set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons to  
see which ones operate your TV.  
1. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.  
2. If the TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV, then POWER.  
3. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as described on page 13.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Controlling a Cable Box  
The CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control a compatible RCA  
cable box. If your cable box is another manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, you  
will probably be able to program the VCR’s remote to control your cable box. To program  
the VCR’s remote, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.  
Program the remote  
Brand of Cable-TV Box  
Code Number(s)  
1. Turn on the cable box.  
ABC  
53, 54  
Anvision  
Cablestar  
Diamond  
Eagle  
07, 08  
2. Point the VCR remote at  
07, 08  
the cable box.  
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3. Hold the CABLE button  
and press two number  
buttons to enter the code  
for your brand.  
07, 08  
Eastern International  
General Instrument  
Hamlin  
02  
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36  
12, 13, 34, 48  
4. Release the buttons.  
Hitachi  
37, 43  
5. Press POWER on the  
remote. If the cable box  
turns off, setup is  
complete.  
Jerrold  
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47  
Macom  
37, 43  
Magnavox  
NSC  
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41  
09  
Oak  
01, 16, 38  
6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a  
different code if the first  
one does not work.  
Oak Sigma  
Panasonic  
Philips  
16  
03, 27, 39  
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41  
Pioneer  
18, 20, 44  
Randtek  
RCA  
07, 08  
00, 27  
Regal  
12, 13  
Regency  
Samsung  
Scientific Atlanta  
Stargete 2000  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
02, 33  
44  
03, 22, 35  
58  
11, 59  
06  
Texscan  
10, 11, 59  
Tocom  
17, 21, 49, 50, 55  
Unika  
31, 32, 41  
Universal  
Viewstar  
Warner Amex  
Zenith  
51, 52  
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41  
44  
14, 42, 57  
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the  
brands listed.  
Operate the Cable Box  
After you set up your remote to control your cable box, test the buttons to see which ones  
operate your cable box.  
1. Point the remote at the cable box and press CABLE.  
2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press CABLE, then POWER.  
3. Use the “Cable Box Function Buttons” for the cable box. See page 13.  
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Playing a Tape  
Operating Instructions  
To play a tape  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or the TV’s video input to see the  
picture from the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
The VCR turns on automatically. The VCR indicator lights if the AUTO TV/VCR  
feature is turned ON. Tape begins playback automatically if the safety tab on  
the cassette has been removed and the AUTO PLAY feature is turned on.  
REW  
PLAY•PAUSE  
STOP•EJECT  
FWD  
RECORD  
REC TIMER  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
VCR  
PM  
Safety Tab  
3. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote if necessary.  
appears in the VCR’s display panel.  
4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote or VCR to remove any streaks from  
the picture if necessary. Details are on page 20.  
5. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote.  
6. Press REW.  
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during  
playback. Also, if you press POWER while a tape is rewinding, the VCR turns  
off automatically when it is completely rewound.  
7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
AUTO PLAY Feature  
This feature lets you tell the VCR whether to automatically start playing  
when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOK  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 AUTO DST:  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
6 SET AUTO REPEAT  
0 EXIT  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 2 to select AUTO PLAY: ON or OFF.  
• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to  
start playing automatically.  
• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab  
removed to start playing automatically.  
AUTO REPEAT Feature  
When you set this feature, the VCR plays a tape, for the amount of time you  
specify, over and over. For example, if you enter a length of two hours, the  
VCR will play the tape for two hours, automatically rewind the tape, and  
play the tape again.  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
3. Press 6 to display the SET AUTO REPEAT menu.  
4. Set the length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating  
loop.  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct the length.  
• Select a length of 0:00 with the CLEAR button if you do not  
want the tape to repeat.  
• If the time you enter exceeds the actual length of the tape, the  
VCR will play to the end of the tape.  
• Ejecting the tape will cancel the repeat feature.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
DISP (Display) Button  
1. Press DISP to display the status of the VCR, channel  
number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the  
TV screen.  
STOP CH 05 0:30:00  
Status Displays  
Press DISP  
You must set the time and date before they can be  
displayed. If you do not press DISP again, this display  
times out.  
02/02/96 FRI 01:30AM SLP  
2. Press DISP again to continually display the time  
counter on the TV screen. The time counter appears  
instead of the time in the VCR’s display panel.  
0:30:00  
3. Press DISP again to remove the time counter from the  
screen. No displays appear on the TV screen and the  
time counter remains in the VCR’s display panel. This is  
convenient for editing tapes.  
Hours  
Minutes  
Seconds  
Press DISP  
4. Press DISP again to return to the normal status  
Time Counter Only  
Again  
displays. The clock appears in VCR’s display panel.  
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the displays  
to normal.  
No Status  
Displays  
Appear  
Press DISP  
Again  
Time Counter  
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program  
or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. This helps you locate  
the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter  
resets to 0:00:00 when the tape is ejected from the VCR.  
For example, if you recorded a 30-minute program at the beginning  
of the tape, you would:  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape.  
2. Press DISP twice to display only the time counter on  
the TV screen.  
3. Press FF to fast forward the tape until 0:30:00 appears  
in the time counter.  
4. Press STOP.  
This is the approximate end of the program. You can  
begin recording a new program.  
5. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
6. Press DISP to remove the time counter from the screen.  
These displays time out.  
The time counter is removed from the TV screen during  
picture search.  
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Using the Playback Features  
Picture Search  
You can search for a specific tape location during playback by fast forwarding  
or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The time  
counter is removed from the TV screen during picture search. Picture search  
works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.  
Fast Forward Search  
1. Press FF to search forward at a faster-than-normal speed.  
2. Press FF or PLAY to return to playback.  
Rewind Search  
1. Press REW to search backward at a faster-than-normal speed.  
2. Press REW or PLAY to return to playback.  
Slow Motion  
You can view a tape in slow motion during play or play pause. The + and —  
buttons let you vary the speed. Sound is turned off during slow-motion  
playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press SLOW•F. ADV to begin slow-motion playback.  
2. Press + to increase the speed or — to decrease the speed.  
3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the  
picture.  
4. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY• PAUSE on the VCR to return  
to normal playback.  
The VCR automatically switches from slow-motion playback to  
stop after a few minutes.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
Pause for Stop Action  
This feature stops the tape in action and lets you examine the details of  
the scene on the screen. Stop action works best for tapes recorded in  
the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR  
during playback to stop the action.  
ll appears in the VCR’s display panel.  
2. Press TRACKING up or down to reduce any jittering of the  
picture.  
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on  
the VCR to return to playback.  
The VCR automatically switches from stop-action playback  
to stop after a few minutes.  
Frame Advance (SLOW•F. ADV Button)  
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another.  
Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.  
1. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on  
the VCR to stop the action.  
2. Press SLOW•F. ADV when you want to view the next  
frame of the scene.  
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on  
the VCR to resume normal playback.  
Automatic Tracking  
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when you  
play a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on  
when a tape is inserted or the VCR’s power is turned on.  
Manual Tracking  
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape  
recorded on a different VCR or camcorder. Tracking is used when  
playing a tape. It has no effect during recording.  
When streaks or snow appear in the picture, press TRACKING  
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Using the Playback Features  
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)  
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.  
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance  
the tape approximately 60 seconds.  
Index Search  
The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically records an  
index mark on the tape every time you stop and start recording. You can  
locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks.  
The VCR automatically locates the index number you select. Then, the VCR  
searches forward or reverse from the current location on the tape.  
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.  
•
•
A mark too close to the current location on the tape.  
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes  
or less.  
•
The first index mark on the tape when you start searching from  
the beginning of the tape.  
INDEX SEARCH  
ENTER INDEX NUMBER  
01  
PRESS FF OR REW  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
INDEX SEARCH:04  
To index search:  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH  
menu on the TV screen.  
3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of index marks  
you want the VCR to search.  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
4. Press FWD on the VCR or press FF on the remote to search  
forward or REW to search backward.  
5. Press STOP to stop index searching.  
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Using the Playback Features  
Zero Search  
The zero search feature lets you quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00  
from anywhere on a tape. This is especially convenient when you want to  
watch a segment of the tape several times.  
ZERO SEARCH  
CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS  
2:17:25  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape.  
2. Press DISP twice to display only the time counter on the TV screen.  
3. Press PLAY•PAUSE, FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote, or  
REW to locate the place on the tape where you want to return  
quickly.  
PRESS REW TO GO TO 0:00  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
ZERO SEARCH  
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
5. Continue playing the tape.  
6. Press STOP.  
CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS  
-2:17:25  
7. Press SEARCH twice in the stop mode to display the ZERO  
SEARCH menu on the TV screen. The current time counter  
appears.  
PRESS FF TO GO TO 0:00  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
8. Press REW or FWD on the VCR, or FF on the remote to return to  
0:00:00. The time counter remains in the upper right corner of the  
TV screen during search.  
Blank Search  
The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds  
long.  
BLANK SEARCH  
SEARCH FOR BLANK AREA  
PRESS FF TO BEGIN  
PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape. Press STOP.  
2. Press SEARCH three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu.  
3. Press FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to begin searching for  
six seconds of blank tape. A message appears on the screen if a  
blank area is not found.  
4. Press STOP to stop BLANK searching.  
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Playing a Tape  
Using the Playback Features  
TAPE Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR Feature  
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the  
tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels.  
Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.  
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or  
amplifier/ receiver using the audio/ video jacks. The TAPE PLAYBACK:  
HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature lets you select which audio you play back.  
To Select Playback Sound  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu on the TV screen.  
3. Press 2 to switch between HI-FI, MIX, or LINEAR sound.  
•
•
•
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track  
and for normal use.  
The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel.  
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the Hi-Fi  
and linear track, sound-on-sound.  
The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel.  
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear  
monaural track, such as a second audio program (SAP).  
The Hi-Fi indicator turns off in the VCR’s display panel.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
5 AUDIO  
AUDIO  
1 RECEPTION:  
STEREO  
2 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI  
0 EXIT  
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Recording a Program  
Types of Recordings  
Your VCR provides different recording features. The following sections describe these features.  
Recording Speeds  
Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). This speed you select appears on the TV screen.  
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes  
are recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause,  
slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well in this speed.  
LP (Long Play) gives twice the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects in playback  
are not recommended in LP.  
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special  
effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well in this speed.  
Recording Time  
Cassette  
T-120  
SP  
2Hr  
LP  
4Hr  
SLP  
6Hr  
8Hr  
T-160  
2Hr 40Min 5Hr 20Min  
Recording Pause  
This feature lets you prevent recording short sections of unwanted material.  
Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR during recording to stop and start  
recording.  
REC  
and  
appear in the VCR’s display panel.  
The VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes.  
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions  
To Make a Recording  
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input channel.  
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
2. Press VCR to set the remote to control the VCR.  
3. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s  
display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.  
4. Select the recording speed using SPEED on the remote. The tape speed indicator appears on  
the TV screen.  
5. Select the channel to be recorded. The channel number appears in the VCR’s display panel  
and on the TV screen.  
6. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR to begin recording.  
REC  
and  
appear in the VCR’s display panel while the VCR is recording.  
Watch a TV Channel While the VCR is Recording a Different Channel  
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.  
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, press TV•VCR to switch to the TV channel. The  
VCR indicator turns off in the display panel.  
3. Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for a compatible TV.  
4. Select the channel you want to watch with the TV’s channel buttons.  
5. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on remote when the recording is finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Express Recording  
Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program  
feature. The VCR turns off automatically at the end of the recording.  
REW  
PLAY•PAUSE  
FWD  
STOP•EJECT  
RECORD  
RECORD  
REC TIMER  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
H
i-F  
i
VCR  
Display showing 30 minutes remaining for  
express recording  
Operating Instructions  
1. Turn on the VCR.  
2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
3. Select the channel you want to record.  
4. Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording  
speed.  
5. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to  
start the recording.  
6. Press RECORD or REC repeatedly until the amount  
of recording time for the program is displayed in the  
VCR’s display panel or on the TV screen.  
Each press of RECORD or REC increases the time —  
30 minutes up to 4 hours.  
REC  
The amount of time the VCR will record, and the  
,
TIMER  
, and  
indicators appear in the VCR’s display  
panel.  
Press  
RECORD  
Recording  
Time  
0:30  
1:00  
1:30  
2:00  
3:00  
4:00  
(30 Min)  
(1 Hr)  
RECORD LENGTH 0:00  
CH 04  
(1 Hr, 30 Min)  
(2 Hrs)  
(3 Hrs)  
(4 Hrs)  
Display on TV Screen  
During recording, press RECORD on the VCR or  
REC on the remote to display the time remaining  
on the TV screen. Press RECORD or REC again  
to increase the recording time.  
Stopping a Recording in Progress  
With the VCR: Press STOP•EJECT .  
With the Remote: Press STOP.  
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Recording a Program  
Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP).  
The RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.  
To record stereo broadcast TV or SAP  
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video input.  
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not,  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
press TV•VCR to turn it on.  
4 PREFERENCES  
5 AUDIO  
3. Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.  
The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.  
AUDIO  
4. Select the channel or line input (L) to be recorded.  
1 RECEPTION:  
STEREO  
2 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI  
Channel number or L appears in the VCR’s display panel.  
5. Set the RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature for the  
type of audio you want to record.  
0 EXIT  
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
B. Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.  
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio RECEPTION:  
STEREO, SAP, or MONO.  
•
Select STEREO for normal recording and to record  
broadcast stereo TV.  
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR’s display  
panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting  
stereo.  
•
Select SAP to record SAP (second audio program)  
instead of the normal audio.  
The SAP indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel  
when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.  
Set the TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature  
to LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 17.  
•
Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound  
is too “noisy”.  
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to start  
REC  
recording.  
and  
appear in the VCR’s display panel.  
7. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote  
when you are finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording Audio Only  
You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO1 IN (L and R)  
jacks on the back of the VCR.  
To Record Audio Only (Refer to hookup on page 7.)  
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote until the line  
indicator (L) appears in the VCR’s display panel.  
Then, the VCR can record audio from the audio  
equipment connected to the AUDIO1 IN jacks.  
2. Press SPEED on the remote to select the recording  
speed.  
The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.  
3. Start playing the audio source. Then, press  
RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to  
begin recording.  
REC  
and  
appear in the VCR’s display panel.  
4. Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the  
remote when you are finished.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)  
The timer program feature lets you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs  
within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that:  
• The clock is set correctly.  
• A tape with its safety tab in place has been inserted with enough tape to record the  
programs.  
• The remote is set to control the VCR — using VCR.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
Setting a Timer Recording  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM  
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
3. Press 1 to display the CREATE A NEW PROGRAM menu.  
HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS  
PROGRAM RECORD?  
4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program.  
1 ONE TIME  
2 DAILY  
(EVERY DAY)  
1 ONE TIME — single program recorded once.  
3 WEEKDAYS (MON - FRI)  
4 WEEKLY  
(ONCE PER WEEK)  
2 DAILY — program recorded at same time every day.  
3 WEEKDAYS — program recorded at same  
time Monday through Friday.  
PROGRAM 1  
CHANNEL  
(ONE TIME)  
--  
4 WEEKLY — program recorded at same time  
once a week.  
PROGRAM 1  
CHANNEL  
(ONE TIME)  
08  
5. Press number buttons on the remote to enter the channel  
number (or INPUT on the remote to select line input), start  
time including AM or PM, end time, and start date of the  
recording. Follow the on-screen prompts.  
START TIME --:--  
END TIME  
03:35 PM  
PROGRAM 1  
CHANNEL  
START TIME 02:10 PM  
END TIME  
(ONE TIME)  
08  
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.  
--:--  
6. Press SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.  
PROGRAM 1  
CHANNEL  
START TIME 02:10 PM  
END TIME 03:35 PM  
START DATE 02/02/96 FRI  
TAPE SPEED SLP  
(ONE TIME)  
08  
7. Press MENU to enter your program. A reminder appears  
which times out, or you can press MENU to return to the  
TIMER RECORDINGS.  
8. Repeat steps 3–7 for additional programs or press  
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT  
PRESS MENU TO SAVE  
MENU twice to remove the menu from the TV screen.  
9. If using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the  
channel you want to record. Otherwise, turn off the VCR  
before the recording begins.  
TIMER  
appears in the VCR’s display panel when the timer has  
PROGRAM 1  
HAS BEEN SAVED  
been programmed.  
Stopping a Timer Recording  
With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP•EJECT within a few  
seconds.  
With the Remote: Press VCR and then STOP within a few seconds.  
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Recording a Program  
Recording While You’re Away (Timer Recording)  
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input  
The line input refers to the signal coming from the VCR’s  
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks. Recording from the line  
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)  
CHANNEL  
START TIME --:--  
END TIME --:--  
START DATE --/--/--  
TAPE SPEED SLP  
VIDEO IN  
input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or  
similar component attached to these jacks.  
To timer record from the component connected to the  
VCR’s line input, press INPUT on the remote to enter  
VIDEO IN instead of the channel number on the TV screen  
during timer programming.  
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT  
PRESS MENU TO EXIT  
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
MENU.  
2. Press 1 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.  
TIMER RECORDINGS  
1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM  
2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS.  
3. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS  
menu. Each entered program is displayed for a few  
seconds in sequence.  
PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME)  
4. Press MENU or 2 or DISPLAY to display information  
CHANNEL  
START TIME 02:10 PM  
END TIME 03:35 PM  
08  
faster.  
START DATE 02/02/96 FRI  
TAPE SPEED SLP  
5. Press CLEAR on the remote when the program you  
PRESS CLEAR TO DELETE  
PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG  
want to erase appears on the screen.  
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Recording a Program  
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes  
Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.)  
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR.  
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.  
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or the TV’s video  
input.  
Caution: The unauthorized  
recording of television  
programs and other  
3. If you connected your VCR using Option A (page 6), tune the recording  
VCR to channel 3 or 4 – the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.  
materials may infringe the  
rights of others.  
If you connected your VCR using Option B (page 6), press INPUT on the  
recording VCR’s remote to select the line input. L appears in VCR’s  
display panel.  
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert a blank  
tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR.  
5. Press PLAY•PAUSE, then PLAY•PAUSE on playback VCR when you reach  
the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying. If the  
tape was not recorded on the playback VCR, streaks may appear, and you  
may need to adjust tracking.  
6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote, then PLAY•PAUSE on  
the recording VCR.  
7. Press the PLAY•PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin  
copying the tape.*  
8. Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PLAY•PAUSE  
on the recording VCR to stop copying the tape. Then, locate the next  
segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using FWD, REW and  
PLAY. Press PLAY•PAUSE on the playback VCR. Press PLAY•PAUSE at  
the same time on both VCRs to resume copying.  
9. Press STOP•EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished.  
*
You may turn off the TV after the recording has started as it does not have  
to be on to copy a tape.  
Copying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote  
VCR MAIN MENU  
If you have a compatible RCA or ProScan remote with VCR1 and VCR2 buttons, you can  
program this VCR to respond to either VCR1 or VCR2. This lets you control both VCRs  
with one remote for easier copying and editing.  
1 TIMER RECORDINGS  
2 SET CLOCK  
3 CHANNELS  
4 PREFERENCES  
Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of this VCR to VCR1 or VCR2 position. The  
compatible remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2 button —  
depending on the position you select in the menu.  
PREFERENCES  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 AUTO DST:  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
6 SET AUTO REPEAT  
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.  
PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE  
3. Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 or  
VCR2 feature.  
PREFERENCES  
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on your compatible VCR’s remote  
to change the setting and program this VCR to respond  
to VCR1 or VCR2 — depending on the position you  
selected in step 3.  
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR2  
2 AUTO PLAY:  
ON  
3 AUTO TV/VCR:  
4 FRONT PANEL:  
5 AUTO DST:  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
6 SET AUTO REPEAT  
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Location of Controls  
Front Panel  
REW  
PLAY•PAUSE  
STOP•EJECT  
FWD  
Tape Compartment  
RECORD  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
CHANNEL  
TRACKING  
Remote Sensor  
RECORD  
CHANNEL or TRACKING up or down  
Starts the VCR recording.  
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel  
memory.  
Remote Sensor  
Adjusts tracking during playback.  
Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at  
this sensor with no objects between them.  
FWD (Fast-Forward)  
Fast-forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
Searches the picture forward during playback.  
REW (Rewind)  
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
Searches the picture in reverse during playback.  
PLAY•PAUSE  
Plays a tape.  
STOP•EJECT  
Pauses the tape for stop-action viewing during playback.  
Stops the VCR’s normal functions such as record, playback,  
rewind, fast-forward, or pause.  
Pauses the tape during recording to prevent recording  
unwanted material.  
Press when the VCR is stopped to eject the cassette.  
POWER  
TV•VCR  
Turns the VCR on or off.  
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR  
or the TV channel. See page 10.  
Back Panel  
R
AUDIO1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
OUT  
IN  
3 CH. 4  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO1 and AUDIO1 (R and L) IN Jacks  
3 CH. 4 Switch  
Selects the channel to which you tune the TV to see the  
VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic  
hookups.  
Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or  
camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks.  
Press INPUT on the remote to select and use these jacks.  
VIDEO1 and AUDIO1 (R and L) OUT Jacks  
IN FROM ANT. (Antenna) Connector  
Sends signals from the VCR to another component, such as a  
monitor TV or another VCR, when it is connected to these jacks.  
Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when  
attached.  
If the other component is not stereo, you may need a  
Y-adapter to hear both channels.  
OUT TO TV Connector  
Passes the signal to the TV using the supplied cable.  
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Location of Controls  
Display Panel  
POWER  
Hi-Fi  
Record  
Timer  
SAP  
STEREO  
SAP  
TIMER  
STEREO  
REC  
H i-F i  
AM  
PM  
VCR  
Status  
VCR  
Time Counter/Time/Status/  
Indicators  
Channel Number/Line Input (L)  
Hi-Fi Indicator  
STEREO Indicator  
Lights when the AUDIO PLAY feature is set to HIFI  
or MIX.  
Lights when the station you are tuned to is  
broadcasting stereo.  
POWER Indicator  
Time Counter/Time/Status/  
Channel Number/Line Input(L)  
Lights when power is turned on.  
SAP Indicator  
Shows the diplays for the time counter, time,  
status, channel number, line input(L).  
Lights when the station you are tuned to is  
broadcasting Second Audio Program.  
Press DISPLAY on remote to show these indicators.  
Also, press DISPLAY to switch between the current  
time and elapsed-time counter.  
Status Indicators  
Show what the VCR is doing:  
REC  
Indicator  
REC  
and  
and  
Record  
Lights when VCR is set for timer recording and  
VCR is turned off. Flashes if tape is not inserted.  
REC  
Record-pause  
Playback  
VCR Indicator (Applies Only to Basic Hookups)  
Press TV•VCR to turn on or off.  
Play-pause  
Frame advance  
Slow motion  
Rewind  
VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.  
VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.  
flashing  
flashing  
flashing  
flashing  
Reverse search  
Fast forward  
Forward search  
flashing  
Cassette ejecting  
Fast Forward  
FF  
PLAY  
REC  
Playback  
Record  
REP  
Auto-repeat  
Rewind  
Stop  
REW  
STOP  
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Specifications  
Format:  
VHS  
Record/Playback  
Video: 4-Head  
System:  
Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/ playback system  
Video Signal System:  
Antenna:  
EIA standard: NTSC color  
75-ohm external VHF/ UHF combined  
antenna terminal  
Tuner:  
USA:  
181 channels capability*  
(125 cable channels)  
Canada: 178 channels capability*  
(122 cable channels)  
Type:  
AutoProgramming frequency synthesis  
120V AC, 60 Hz  
Power Requirement:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
23 watts  
3.5 inches high  
(89 mm)  
15 inches wide  
(380 mm)  
11.2 inches deep  
(285 mm)  
Weight:  
8.4 pounds  
(3.8 kg)  
Storage Temperature  
Range:  
- 22 F to +149 F  
˚
˚
Operating  
Temperature Range:  
+41 F to +104 F  
˚
˚
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.  
Cleaning the VCR  
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your  
VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and  
bottom of the cabinet.  
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various  
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the  
materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using  
a non-abrasive, anti-static cleaner and polisher.  
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Trouble Checks  
Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or  
take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter.  
Trouble  
Here's what to try:  
No power  
• Plug VCR into an operating outlet.  
• Check connections.  
VCR does not respond to remote  
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds to  
drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the  
batteries and try remote again.  
• Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. See page 12.  
• Aim remote at VCR with no objects between them.  
• Change batteries.  
Remote no longer controls an RCA TV  
• Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. See page 14.  
• Reprogram remote for RCA TV. See page 14.  
Remote no longer controls a compatible TV  
• Press TV, or CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component.  
See pages 14-15.  
• Aim remote at TV with no objects between them.  
• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.  
• Change batteries.  
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing  
Snowy or no picture during playback  
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator off.  
• Switch TV to an active channel.  
• Check antenna connections.  
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.  
• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel  
selected with 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR.  
• Check TV’s fine tuning.  
• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.  
• Set TV monitor to video input channel.  
• Try another tape.  
• Some snow/ streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance,  
and slow-motion playback.  
Streaks in picture during normal playback  
Time counter not working  
• Press TRACKING to move streaks for the best picture.  
• Check tape — it may be worn out or of poor quality.  
• 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 (–) appears in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back  
than a counter reading of 0:00:00.  
Will not record or play  
• No cassette in VCR.  
• Eject and reinsert cassette.  
• Broken tape — try another cassette.  
• VCR is in pause mode. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY•PAUSE on the  
VCR during recording or playback.  
Will not record  
• Safety tab removed from cassette.  
• Make sure the line indicator (L) is turned off in VCR’s display panel for  
normal recording from the VCR’s tuner. Press INPUT on the remote to turn  
the line input off.  
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded  
• RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to STEREO to  
record broadcast stereo. See page 26.  
• RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature must be set to SAP to record  
SAP. See page 26.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Here's what to try:  
Rewind does not operate  
• STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.  
• Tape already rewound.  
Timer recording not made  
or wrong program recorded  
• Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.  
• Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).  
• Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 11.  
• Check to see if time and date are correct — including AM/PM.  
• Program exceeded tape’s length or tape was not rewound beforehand.  
• VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.  
• No tape in VCR or cassette’s safety tab broken off.  
Clock shows incorrect time or date  
• Power interruption. Clock on the front panel will show -:- -.  
• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 11.  
• Time counter display appears in VCR’s display apnel. Press DISPLAY on  
remote.  
Time did not adjust for daylight savings.  
VCR makes noise when stopped  
• Check to see if AUTO DST is turned on.  
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside  
the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the  
stop mode.  
Will not AUTO-SEARCH active  
• Check antenna connections.  
channels correctly  
• Check SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.  
Cannot add or remove channels  
Cannot select channels over 69  
• Channels must be placed in memory using AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
feature before channels can be added or removed from channel memory.  
See page 9.  
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE:  
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.  
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to  
play automatically  
• Set AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 17.  
Tape plays back in slow motion  
TIMER indicator flashes  
• Press SLOW•F. ADV or PLAY to return to normal playback.  
• Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.  
• LANGUAGE/LENGUA feature set to SPANISH. See page 10.  
• This is normal. Details are on page 18.  
On-screen menus are in Spanish  
Time counter disappears while searching  
No stereo sound during playback  
• TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature must be set to HI-FI to hear  
stereo sound during playback. See page 23.  
Stereo audio too noisy  
• Stereo signal is weak. Set RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to  
MONO.  
• Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to minimize the noise.  
Tape plays over and over  
• Check setting of SET PLAYBACK LOOP menu. See page 17.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
•
Any defect in material or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
•
Ninety days for labor charges.  
•
One year for parts.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.  
What we will do:  
•
•
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair  
your VCR.  
Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option,  
refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR.  
How you get service:  
•
Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify  
your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in  
the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.  
•
•
Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.  
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to  
install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should  
be obtained from your Dealer.)  
•
•
•
•
•
•
Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Cleaning of video/ audio heads.  
Remote control batteries.  
A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is  
used for institutional or other commercial purposes.  
•
•
A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning charge.  
Product Registration:  
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your  
VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.  
The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have  
other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:  
•
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty  
information.  
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Index  
Two VCRs ...........................................6  
Hookup, Choosing .....................................2  
IDIOMA/ LANGUAGE Menu .................11  
IN FROM ANT. Connector................3-5,31  
INDEX Feature ..........................................21  
INDEX SEARCH Menu ...........................21  
INPUT Button..................................12,28,29  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA Menu ....................11  
Language, Selecting .................................11  
Limited Warranty.....................................36  
Line Input, Recording From ...................29  
Location of Controls  
Remote Control ...........................12-13  
VCR Back Panel................................31  
VCR Front Panel...............................31  
VCR Display Panel...........................32  
LP Speed ....................................................24  
Manual Tracking ......................................20  
MENU Button ....................8-12,17,23,26-30  
Number Buttons..................................12-15  
Operating Instructions  
Audio Only Recording ....................27  
Broadcast Stereo TV Recording .....26  
Copying Tapes..................................30  
Express Recording ...........................25  
Playing a Tape ..................................16  
Recording a Program .......................24  
SAP Recording..................................26  
Timer Recording...............................28  
Operation, First Time ...........................8-11  
OUT TO TV Connector......................3-5,31  
PANEL DISPLAY Feature .......................10  
PAUSE Button ................................12,20,24  
Pause for Stop Action ..............................19  
Pause, Recording ......................................24  
Picture Search ...........................................19  
PLAY Button ...............12,16,17,19,20,22,31  
PLAY•PAUSE Button ....................20,24,31  
TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/ LINEAR/MIX  
Feature.............................................23,26  
Playing a Tape .....................................16-23  
POWER Button ....................12-15,25,28,31  
POWER Indicator ....................................32  
PREV CH (Previous Channel)  
Button .............................................12-13  
Problems, Solving ...............................34-35  
Product Registration ...................................i  
Programming Remote for Cable Box.....15  
Programming Remote to Control TV....14  
RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP  
Feature ............................................26,27  
REC Button...........................12-13,24-27,30  
RECORD Button .......................24-27,30,31  
RECORD Indicator........................24-27,32  
Recording  
Remote Sensor ..........................................31  
Remove or Add Channels from  
+ and – Buttons...............................12,13,19  
3CH.4 Switch ......................................3-9,31  
Accessories, Included ................................8  
Add or Remove Channels from  
Memory...................................................9  
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL Menu ............9  
Amplifier/ Receiver Connections.............7  
Antenna Connections .............................2,3  
AUDIO Menu...................................23,26,27  
Audio Only, Recording ...........................27  
AUDIO1/VIDEO1 IN  
Jacks..................................6,7,23,27,30,31  
AUDIO1/VIDEO1 OUT Jacks .......3-7,30,31  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Feature .......9  
AUTO DST Feature ..................................11  
AUTO TV/VCR Feature............................10  
AUTO PLAY Feature................................17  
AUTO REPEAT Feature ..........................17  
Automatic Tracking .................................20  
Back Panel .................................................31  
Batteries, Inserting in Remote...................8  
Blank Search Feature................................22  
BLANK SEARCH Menu ..........................22  
CABLE Button...........................................15  
Cable Box Function Buttons....................13  
Cable Box, Programming Remote..........15  
Cable System With Cable Box  
Memory..................................................9  
REMOVE/ADD CHANNEL Menu ............9  
Review Programs Feature.......................29  
REW Button ................12-13,16,19,21,22,30  
Safety Precautions.......................................i  
SAP Indicator.......................................26,32  
SAP, Recording.........................................26  
SEARCH Button .......................12-13,21,22  
Searching, Picture.....................................19  
Seleccione el Idioma.................................11  
Sensor, Remote .........................................31  
SET CLOCK Menu...................................11  
Setting a Timer Recording ......................28  
Setting Up the VCR...............................8-11  
PREFERENCES Menu ............10,11,17,30  
SIGNAL TYPE Feature ..............................9  
SLOW•F.ADV (Frame Advance)  
Button ..............................................13,20  
Slow Motion ..............................................19  
SLP Speed ..................................................24  
Solving Problems ................................34-35  
SP Speed ....................................................24  
Specifications ............................................33  
SPEED Button ..........................12-13,24-28  
Speeds, Recording ....................................24  
Startup ....................................................8-11  
STEREO Indicator ..............................26,32  
Stereo Amplifier/ Receiver  
Connections...........................................7  
Stereo TV, Recording ...............................26  
Stop Action Pause ....................................19  
STOP Button ..............12-13,16,18,22,24-28  
STOP•EJECT Button ...............16,24-28,30  
Stopping a Recording ..............................25  
Stopping a Timer Recording...................28  
Table of Contents........................................1  
Time and Date, Setting ............................11  
Time Counter ............................................18  
TIMER Indicator .............................25,28,32  
Timer Recording  
Checking and Clearing....................29  
Front VCR Line Input......................29  
Recording ..........................................28  
Setting ................................................28  
Stopping ............................................28  
Tracking, Automatic and Manual..........20  
TRACKING Button..........12-13,16,19,20,31  
Trouble Checks....................................34-35  
Turn On VCR ..............................................8  
TV Button ........................................12-13,14  
TV Function Button ..................................13  
TV•VCR Button ....................10,12-13,24,31  
VCR Controls ............................................31  
VCR Button ...............................................13  
VCR Function Button ....................12-13,15  
VCR Indicator .........................8,10,16,24,32  
VCR MAIN MENU.............9-11,17,23,26-30  
VCR, Cleaning ..........................................33  
VCR, Turn On .............................................8  
VCR1/ VCR2 Feature ...............................30  
VCRs Memory, Placing Channels............9  
VCRs, Connecting for Tape Copying ......6  
VIDEO1 IN Jacks.......................6,7,27,29,31  
VIDEO1 OUT Jacks ............................3-7,31  
Warranty, Limited ....................................36  
Zero Search................................................22  
Connections.....................................2,4,5  
Cable System Without Cable Box  
Connections........................................2,3  
Card, Registration .......................................i  
CHAN Up or Down Buttons.......9,10,12,14  
CHANNEL Buttons...................................31  
CHANNELS Menu......................................9  
Checking Timer Recordings ...................29  
Checks, Trouble...................................34-35  
Choosing a Hookup ...................................2  
Cleaning the VCR.....................................33  
CLEAR Button ...........................11,12,28,29  
Clearing Timer Programs........................29  
Commercial Scan ......................................21  
Compatible Remotes................................30  
Connections .............................................2-7  
Antenna............................................2-3  
Amplifier/ Receiver.........................2,7  
Audio/ Video Jacks......................2,3-7  
Cable-TV .......................................2,4-5  
Two VCRs ...........................................6  
Contents.......................................................1  
Controlling a TV with Remote ...............14  
Copying Tape, Connections......................6  
Copying and Editing Tapes ....................30  
Date and Time, Setting ............................11  
Design Specifications ...............................33  
DISPLAY Button.............................12,18,22  
Display Panel ............................................32  
Editing and Copying Tapes ....................30  
Español.......................................................11  
Express (XPR) Recording ........................25  
FF (Fast Forward) Button....18,19,22,30,31  
FWD (Fast Forward) Button ..............30,31  
First-Time Operation ............................8-11  
Frame Advance Feature ..........................19  
Front Panel ................................................31  
Hi-Fi Indicator ......................................23,32  
Hookups  
Audio Only .......................................27  
Basic ...................................................24  
Broadcast Stereo TV.........................26  
Express...............................................25  
From Another VCR..........................30  
One Program While  
Watching Another..........................24  
Pause ..................................................24  
SAP (Second Audio Program)........26  
Speeds ................................................24  
Timer.............................................28-29  
Types Of ............................................24  
Registration Card ........................................i  
REMOTE CONTROL Feature.................30  
Remote Control ...................................12-13  
Antenna............................................2-3  
Amplifier/ Receiver.........................2,7  
Audio/ Video Jacks......................2,3-7  
Cable-TV .......................................2,4-5  
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For your nearest Home  
Entertainment Dealer  
or Authorized Servicenter  
call toll-free in the U.S.A.  
1-800-336-1900  
Canadian Consumers –  
Your toll free numbers are:  
English: 1-800-522-0338  
French: 1-800-522-0445  
If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the  
instructions below:  
Si un livret d’instructions en français n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous  
pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le numéro de modèle, votre nom, et votre  
adresse) en vous adressant à:  
Thomson Consumer Electronics  
Attention: Canadian Operations  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944  
If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest  
Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products  
to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.  
This will only add delays in service for your product.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024  
©
1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
®
Trademark(s) Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in Japan  
Part Number 95-VR613HF–1  
VQTS3137 (A)  
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