RCA VCR VR704HF 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 ....................................................................... 8  
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................... 9  
Cable Box Setup .......................................................... 10  
VCR Channels List ........................................................ 12  
To Auto Channel Search ....................................... 13  
Changing the Signal Type ..................................... 14  
Adding or Removing Channels............................. 14  
Time and Date ............................................................. 14  
Auto Clock Set Feature ......................................... 15  
Setting the Time Zone ....................................... 15  
Setting Daylight Savings ................................... 16  
Setting Time and Date Manually.......................... 16  
VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming System ..................... 18  
Mapping System Channels Manually ................... 18  
Additional Set Up Features ........................................ 21  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .................................. 21  
Auto Play ............................................................... 22  
Auto TV/VCR .......................................................... 22  
EnergySaver ........................................................... 23  
Front Panel (VCR Display) ..................................... 23  
Tape Speed ............................................................ 23  
Set Auto Repeat .................................................... 24  
VCR Basics......................................................................... 25  
Remote Buttons ................................................................ 26  
Component Buttons.................................................... 26  
VCR Function Buttons ................................................. 27  
TV Function Buttons ................................................... 28  
Playing a Tape ................................................................... 29  
Automatic Rewind ...................................................... 29  
Tape Eject..................................................................... 29  
Recording .......................................................................... 30  
Check the Safety Tab................................................... 30  
Recording.......................................................................... 31  
Recording Features ........................................................... 32  
Express Recording (XPR) ............................................. 32  
Timer Recording .......................................................... 33  
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ...... 34  
Setting Up the Channel List .............................. 34  
Using the System ............................................... 34  
Stopping a Timer Recording ................................. 36  
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ....................... 36  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP  
(Second Audio Program) .......................................... 36  
Recording Audio Only ................................................ 37  
Playing Back Audio Only ............................................ 37  
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ....... 38  
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit............................. 39  
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Program The Remote ................................................... 41  
About Programming the Remote .................................... 42  
Testing the Remote ..................................................... 42  
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,  
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ................................ 42  
Using Direct Entry ................................................. 43  
Operating Components .............................................. 43  
Controlling Auxiliary Components ............................ 44  
Other Features ................................................................ 47  
Commercial Advance ........................................................ 48  
Marking ....................................................................... 49  
Playback ....................................................................... 50  
Display ......................................................................... 50  
Movie Advance.................................................................. 51  
Picture Search Options...................................................... 53  
Forward and Reverse Search ...................................... 53  
Slow Motion ................................................................ 53  
Frame Advance............................................................ 53  
Index Search ................................................................ 54  
Go-To Search................................................................ 54  
Tracking ............................................................................. 55  
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ....................................... 55  
Time Counter..................................................................... 55  
On-Screen Displays............................................................ 56  
Audio Set-Up Features...................................................... 56  
Reception..................................................................... 57  
Tape Playback .............................................................. 57  
Connections ..................................................................... 59  
Connecting Your VCR........................................................ 60  
Jacks and Cables .......................................................... 60  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .................... 60  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........... 60  
Choosing a VCR Connection ....................................... 61  
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections . 61  
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature.... 61  
TV With RF Jack Only ............................................ 62  
TV With A/V Jacks.................................................. 63  
TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box......................... 64  
TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ................ 65  
TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver............. 66  
Reference .......................................................................... 67  
Front Panel Diagram......................................................... 68  
Display Panel Diagram...................................................... 69  
Back Panel Diagram .......................................................... 70  
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................ 71  
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance..... 75  
Specifications..................................................................... 76  
Cleaning the VCR .............................................................. 76  
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel................... 77  
Limited Warranty .............................................................. 78  
Index .................................................................................. 79  
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First Things First  
Welcome To Your  
New VCR...  
To help you get started using your VCR with as  
little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic  
information needed in the first three sections.  
To help you along, there’s even an initial setup  
feature the first time you turn on your VCR  
which walks you through several setup steps at  
once.  
First Things First  
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 control’s features,  
working with channels, and basic video tape  
operations are essential to get all you can out of  
the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these  
features, feel free to refer to other sections  
because they cover the more detailed  
information.  
Recording  
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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  
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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 control’s back  
panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of  
each battery to the diagram inside the battery  
compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
STEP 3: Connect your VCR  
If the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and  
then to the TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for  
a good signal (see the diagram to the right).  
If the TV has AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use A/V cables to  
connect the two for a better picture. See the Connections  
section in this manual for additional connection options.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
VCR  
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
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The VCR’s 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 TV’s video line input.  
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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.  
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If the VCR is connected to the TV using the AUDIO/  
VIDEO jacks and A/V cables, select the TV’s video line  
input with the remote control’s INPUT button to see the  
signal. See “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input  
Channel” in the References section of this manual for a  
detailed explanation of video line input.  
STEP 6: turn on the VCR  
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button  
on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time  
you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the  
start of an initial set up which helps you set different  
options for your VCR.  
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 VCR’s displays.  
Use the remote control’s 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 VCR’s 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 VCR’s  
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 TV’s Video  
Input Channel” in the References  
section of this manual for more  
information about video line input.  
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First Things First  
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If the menu does not appear:  
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Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the  
CH. 3/4 switch or the TV’s video input channel (see “How  
to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the  
References section of this manual for more information).  
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Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR’s front  
display if the VCR is connected using the ANT. IN and  
RF OUT jacks.  
Check your connections to make sure they are correct  
and snug.  
If you chose to set up the VCR’s options individually, then  
go to the next section for specific menu instructions.  
STEP 8: Access the menus  
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and  
change the VCR’s display preferences. For example, to  
select a different preferred on-screen language than the  
one selected during the initial set up, do the following:  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
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  
Setup features  
First things first  
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Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get  
the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are  
covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever  
want to change a menu, refer to this section.  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
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Language Selection  
Setup for a Satellite Receiver Antenna  
Cable Box Set Up  
VCR Channel List Set Up  
(Auto Channel Search)  
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Time Zone and Daylight Savings  
(Auto Clock)  
Recording  
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Manually Setting Time and Date  
Channel Set for the VCR Plus+  
System  
Program the Remote  
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Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature  
Auto Play*  
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
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Auto TV/VCR*  
EnergySaver*  
Front Panel Brightness*  
Preferred Tape Speed*  
Set Auto Repeat*  
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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 Menus to Set  
Up Features  
You set up features by using the menu system as discussed  
in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the  
QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few  
other features you should set up before you begin using  
your VCR.  
Language  
Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-  
screen displays will appear. To change the language:  
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. Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu.  
LANGUAGE  
Select a language.  
1 English  
>
2 Español  
3 Français  
Press MENU to continue  
3. Select English, Spanish (Español), or French (Français).  
Is Something Missing?  
Not all the VCR screens are shown in  
this manual when explaining the  
features.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Setup for a Digital  
Satellite Receiver  
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE  
satellite receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired  
channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other  
brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel  
only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite  
receiver 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 CHANNELS menu.  
CHANNELS  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
6 SAT Setup  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
Satellite Viewing Channels  
Even though you are offered channels  
1-125, most modern satellite systems  
can only broadcast to channels 3, 4 or  
the Video INPUT “channel” (Selected  
with the INPUT button on the remote  
control). It is highly recommended  
that you chose one of these three for  
your satellite system’s broadcast. For  
more information about Video line  
input, see “How to Find Your TV’s  
Video Input Channel” in the  
3. Press 6 to select the SAT SETUP menu.  
SAT SETUP  
On what channel does  
the VCR receive signals  
from the SAT receiver?  
(usually 3, 4, or video)  
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Enter 01-13 or INPUT  
Press MENU to cancel  
4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver,  
usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The  
VCR confirms that it receives all satellite signals on the  
specified channel.  
References section of this manual.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
SAT SETUP  
Satellite Receiver Codes  
The VCR will now  
receive all signals  
from the SAT receiver  
on channel 03.  
Dishnet (Echo) ............................. 78  
GE........................................... 00, 01  
Hughes Network......................... 77  
Panasonic .................................... 75  
Primestar ..................................... 76  
ProScan .................................. 00, 01  
RCA ........................................ 00, 01  
Sony ............................................. 72  
Toshiba ........................................ 73  
Press MENU to continue  
5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite  
receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List.  
SAT SETUP  
Enter the code for your  
SAT receiver from the  
list in your User's  
Manual  
This VCR may not control all models  
of the brands that are shown.  
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Press MENU to cancel  
6. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel  
100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen  
directions.  
SAT SETUP  
Please turn on your  
SAT Receiver and tune  
it to channel 100.  
Press MENU to continue  
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms  
the satellite receiver setup is completed or canceled.  
Cable Box Setup  
This setup applies only when all channels are received  
through the cable box. There are two steps:  
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The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the  
cable box signal.  
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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+ system  
recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable box  
above the VCR as shown  
in the Connections section.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
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:  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
6 SAT Setup  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of  
the three choices.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Do you use your cable  
box to receive ALL  
channels or only SOME  
channels?  
1 ALL channels  
2 Only SOME channels  
3 Cancel setup  
Cable Box Setup  
All channels: enter two numbers for  
output channel of your cable box or  
press INPUT for Video Input.  
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.  
5. Press MENU and select whether your cable box is  
remote controllable.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Cancel setup: select to cancel.  
Can your cable box be  
operated with a remote  
control?  
Video Input Channel  
1 Yes  
2 No  
You can select the Video Input  
“channel” by hitting the INPUT button  
on your remote control. For more  
information about this feature, see,  
“Finding Your TV’s Video Input  
Channel,” in the Reference section of  
this manual.  
6. If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and  
tune it to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
(Continued from Previous Page)  
Cable Box Codes  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
ABC .............002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053  
Antronix .............................................008, 009  
Archer .................................008, 009, 010, 011  
Cabletenna .................................................008  
Cableview ...................................................008  
Century .......................................................011  
Citizen ........................................................011  
Colour Voice .......................................012, 013  
Comtronics .........................................014, 015  
Contec ........................................................016  
Eastern ........................................................017  
Garrard .......................................................011  
GC Electronics ............................................009  
Gemini ................................................018, 019  
General Instrument ...................003, 042, 043  
Hamlin ........................020, 021, 022, 035, 045  
Hitachi ........................................................003  
Hytex ..........................................................002  
Jasco ...........................................................011  
Jerrold ........................003, 005, 007,018, 023,  
024, 046, 053, 042, 043  
Please turn on your  
Cable Box and tune  
it to channel 2.  
Press MENU to continue  
7. Enter the code for your cable box from the Cable Box  
Codes list then press MENU to continue.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Enter the code for your  
cable box from the  
list in your User's  
Manual.  
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Magnavox ..................................................025  
Memorex ....................................................026  
Movie Time.................................002, 027, 028  
NSC .............................................002, 027, 028  
Oak .............................................002, 016, 029  
Panasonic ...........................................048, 052  
Paragon ......................................................026  
Philips ................................011, 012, 013, 019,  
025, 030, 031, 032  
Press MENU to cancel  
8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
CABLE BOX SETUP  
Pioneer ...............................................033, 034  
Pulsar ..........................................................026  
RCA .............................................047, 049, 052  
Realistic ......................................................009  
Regal ...................................................022, 035  
Regency ......................................................017  
Rembrandt .................................................003  
Runco ..........................................................026  
Samsung .............................................014, 034  
Scientific Atlanta ...............006, 036, 037, 038  
Signal ..................................................014, 018  
Signature ....................................................003  
SL Marx .......................................................014  
Sprucer .......................................................052  
Starcom ......................................007, 018, 053  
Stargate ..............................................014, 018  
Starquest ....................................................018  
Tandy ..........................................................040  
Teleview......................................................014  
Tocom .........................................004, 023, 041  
Toshiba .......................................................026  
Tusa .............................................................018  
TV86 ............................................................027  
Unika ..........................................008, 009, 011  
United Artists .............................................002  
United Cable ..............................................053  
Universal .............................008, 009, 010, 011  
Videoway....................................................044  
Viewstar..............................015, 025, 027, 040  
Zenith .........................................026, 050, 051  
Did the cable box  
tune to channel 9?  
1 Yes, setup is complete  
2 No, try again  
3 No, cancel setup  
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms  
the CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled.  
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. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it’s  
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some  
channels depending on whether they are active.  
This VCR may not control all models  
of the brands that are shown.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
To Auto Channel Search  
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:  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
6 SAT Setup  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
Auto Channel Search  
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.  
Use the Auto Channel Search feature  
to place all available channels in  
memory.  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
What type of signal  
are you using?  
If you ever change cable or antenna  
signals, you may need to Auto  
Channel Search again.  
1 Cable TV  
2 Antenna  
3 Detect Automatically  
0 Cancel  
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
options.  
Detect Automatically  
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Cable TV searches for cable channels  
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.  
Antenna searches for local broadcast stations  
Detect Automatically will make this decision for you  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
Now scanning channel 14  
Press any key to cancel  
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—  
this 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.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Changing the Signal Type  
This feature is useful if the cable signal goes out; you can  
switch to Antenna for alternate television viewing.  
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. When you are finished, press 0 to exit back to  
the main menu and 0 again to exit to normal viewing.  
Adding or Removing Channels  
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto  
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have  
weak signals or you don’t want to watch them.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.  
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.  
Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to  
the channel 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  
Selecting Channels  
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.  
The CHANNEL + and - buttons access  
those channels which are active in  
your VCR channel list.  
You can still access channels not in  
the channel list by using the number  
buttons on the remote.  
Time and Date  
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The  
Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the  
clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock  
feature is advantageous because it updates the time for  
you automatically. The second way is entering the time and  
date manually via the menu system.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Auto Clock Set Feature  
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. There  
are certain steps that are required before the Auto Clock  
feature works, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the  
time zone, and setting the Daylight-Saving feature.  
Setting the Time Zone  
To set the Time Zone:  
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 3 to display the TIME menu.  
Auto Clock Info  
TIME  
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 broadcast signal.  
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.  
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try  
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a  
channel carrying Allset time data  
(usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If  
the time does not set within 10  
minutes, set the time and date  
0 Exit  
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.  
SET TIME ZONE  
What is your Time Zone?  
1 Eastern  
2 Central  
3 Mountain  
manually through the Time menu.  
4 Pacific  
5 Alaska  
6 Hawaii  
7>Automatic  
Check local cable system or TV  
stations for availability of channels  
with Allset information.  
Press MENU to continue  
4. Select your time zone.  
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets  
the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time  
information it finds in a broadcast signal (usually on a  
PBS station). If the time is not correct, select another  
time zone or set the time and date through the menu  
system.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Setting Daylight Savings  
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 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.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.  
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.  
•
•
DST stands for Daylight-Saving Time.  
Spring forward; Fall back  
If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using  
the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).  
In the Spring, Daylight-Savings  
begins on the first Sunday in April.  
Because the clock automatically  
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.  
(forward one hour), remember to  
include the extra hour for timer  
recordings falling within this time  
frame.  
Setting Time and Date Manually  
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock  
manually through the TIME menu option. The Auto Clock  
Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the  
clock this way.  
In the Autumn, Daylight-Savings  
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  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
recording length.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
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 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.  
0 Exit  
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
Time --:--  
(hh:mm)  
Date --/--/--  
Press MENU to cancel  
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0  
before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen  
directions to exit the menus.  
SET TIME AND DATE  
Time 12:34 PM  
Date 11/16/00 Thursday  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU to set  
Time/Date Display  
Pressing INFO displays the time and  
date on the screen temporarily.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Plus+® GOLD  
Programming System  
The VCR Plus+ GOLD 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 overnight, 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 line-ups, your RCA VCR will get the most  
current channel list automatically, freeing you from having  
to manually change the channel list yourself.  
If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system fails to download the  
proper information for any reason, you can always  
manually map the channels. You can also turn off AUTO  
VCR Plus+ if you keep getting prompts about “multiple  
cable” services by choosing (2) in the VCR Plus+ SETUP  
menu.  
Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming  
System Channels Manually  
Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make  
taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier.  
If your VCR Plus+ GOLD 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.  
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  
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  
2. In the MAIN MENU, press 4 to display the CHANNELS  
menu.  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Numbers for  
Cable TV (U.S. List)  
CHANNELS  
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  
44  
62  
93  
94  
55  
43  
60  
American Movie Classics  
Arts &-Entertainment  
Black Entertainment  
Bravo  
Cable News Network  
Cinemax  
1 Auto Channel Search  
2 Add/Remove Channels  
3 Signal Type:  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
6 SAT Setup  
CABLE  
0 Exit  
Cinemax 2  
The Discovery Channel  
The Disney Channel  
Entertainment Television  
ESPN Sports Network  
The Family Channel  
Home Box Office  
Home Box Office 2  
Home Box Office 3  
The Learning Channel  
Lifetime  
The Movie Channel  
Music Television  
The Nashville Network  
Nickelodeon  
Nostalgia Television  
Quality Value Cable  
Showtime  
Showtime 2  
Sports Channel  
Turner Network Television  
USA-Network  
Video Hits 1  
Viewer’s Choice 1  
Viewer’s Choice 2  
WGN Chicago  
WTBS Atlanta  
WWOR-New York  
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system SETUP screen.  
VCR PLUS+ SETUP  
1 Set Channel Lists  
2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON  
VCR Plus+ data was found  
on channel 05.  
0 Exit  
4. Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists screen  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
--  
--  
3 -> -> -> --  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH+/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using  
your worksheet.  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
5
4
46  
--  
3 -> -> -> 23  
See next page for Canadian List  
2
1
--  
--  
Use CH +/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
VCR Plus+ Programming System  
Channel List  
Screen used is for an example only.  
Refer to your local television list for a  
complete VCR Plus+ system channel  
list for your viewing area or contact  
your cable company. Using the list  
may save you some time.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet  
Channel Number  
You Receive  
the Station On*  
Broadcast or  
Cable-TV  
Station Name  
VCR Plus+ Channel  
Number**  
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System  
Channel Numbers for  
HBO  
ESPN  
33  
34  
Cable TV (Canadian List)  
67  
Allarcom Pay Television/  
Superchannel  
44  
72  
Arts & Entertainment  
Cable News Network-  
Headline News  
61  
70  
Cable News Network  
Canadian Home Shopping  
Network  
56  
69  
Canal Famille  
Cathay International  
Television Inc.  
68  
60  
63  
62  
96  
97  
99  
90  
91  
51  
65  
Chinavision Canada Corp  
Country Music Television  
Family Channel  
First Choice  
First Choice Two  
First Choice Three  
First Choice Four  
House of Commons  
La Chaine Francaise  
The Learning Channel  
MeteoMedia/The Weather  
Network  
48  
55  
52  
73  
53  
43  
64  
37  
98  
66  
46  
92  
93  
94  
95  
71  
MuchMusic Network  
MusiquePlus  
Nashville Network  
Newsworld/CBC  
Le Reseau des Sports  
The Sports Network  
Super Ecran  
Super Ecran B  
Super Ecran C  
Telatino Network  
TV5 Montreal  
Viewer’s Choice 1  
Viewer’s Choice 2  
Viewer’s Choice 3  
Viewer’s Choice 4  
Vision TV: Canada’s  
Faith Network  
38  
Youth TV, Canada Inc.  
*
Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.  
Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.  
**  
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Setting Up the VCR  
Additional Set Up 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.  
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.  
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 set up.  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option  
The VCR’s remote control unit can operate up to two  
compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCRs. Most compatible  
VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without  
being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test  
them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs. If it  
does, then you may want to program this VCR to respond  
to the VCR2 button on the remote.  
In the preferences menu, press 1 to select the Remote  
Control feature. Then press the VCR2 button to change.  
PREFERENCES  
PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR1  
1 Remote Control: VCR2  
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  
Remote Control Option  
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  
Remember you must press VCR1 or  
VCR2 on the remote—whichever you  
selected in the menu—before the  
remote will operate the VCR.  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
8 Commercial Advance  
0 Exit  
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PREFERENCES  
1 Remote Control: VCR2  
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  
The VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. To change  
the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES  
menu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on  
the remote.  
Auto Play  
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing  
when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press  
2 to switch between ON or OFF.  
•
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab  
removed to start playing automatically when the tape  
is inserted.  
•
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. 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.  
Auto TV/VCR  
Pressing TV•VCR on the VCR  
(ANTENNA on remote) will still switch  
between the VCR and TV modes.  
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the  
display panel lights.  
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.  
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Setting Up the VCR  
EnergySaver  
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours  
of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable  
the feature.  
•
OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it  
off.  
•
1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: 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.  
Front Panel (VCR Display)  
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent  
display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch  
between the options.  
•
AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and  
dims the display when the VCR is off.  
Tape Speeds  
•
•
BRIGHT keeps the display bright.  
SP (Standard Play)  
DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.  
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.  
Tape Speed  
You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The  
speed you select appears in the display panel and in the  
timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus. Press 6 to switch  
between SP and SLP.  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
You can override the preferred tape speed:  
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 when you play back tapes  
recorded in this speed.  
•
•
Press the SPEED button on the remote.  
Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording  
menu.  
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the  
one you have selected.  
RecordingTime  
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  
Set Auto Repeat  
A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a  
repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto  
Repeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine the  
duration of the loop.  
The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to  
be specified:  
AUTO REPEAT  
Set the length of time  
you want the tape to  
play in a repeating loop  
Loop from 0:00 to -:--  
(h:mm)  
Press CLEAR to turn off  
Press MENU to exit  
•
•
The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and  
move the cursor back to the first position (hours).  
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.  
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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Remote Buttons  
Your backlit remote has a light button (  
) that glows in  
the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the  
remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are  
pressed within a few seconds of each other.  
If a button is not pressed within approximately seven  
seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.  
The remote control is capable of controlling more than just  
your VCR. If you have compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE  
components, you may be able to control them without  
having to program the remote.  
Component Buttons  
AUX Turns on a compatible RCA or ProScan amplifier/  
receiver or audio/video receiver. Can be programmed to  
control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.  
DVD Controls a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD  
player. Use arrow and OK buttons to move around and  
select items in DVD’s menu system.  
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 ON•OFF 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 ON•OFF  
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 ON•OFF 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  
VCR’s channel memory.  
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to  
change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.  
EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when  
dubbing.  
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is  
stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback.  
Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-  
motion speed.  
FR.ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame  
at a time during play-pause.  
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one  
channel and then select another using the number buttons.  
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.  
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.  
INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR’s tuner.  
Line input refers to the signal coming from the component  
connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back or  
front of the VCR.  
MENU Displays and accesses menu system.  
If you have trouble getting a picture  
on the TV screen, refer to “How to  
Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel”  
or “Troubleshooting” in the  
References section of this manual for  
assistance..  
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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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 “jitter” during 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  
VCR’s 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  
TV’s 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 TV’s.  
INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen.  
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.  
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by  
pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by  
pressing and holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen.  
Then press the other two numbers.  
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 TV’s  
video input--see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input  
Channel”in the References section of this manual for  
more information about the video line input).  
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.  
STOP•EJECT  
RECORD  
TV•VCR  
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 STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop  
playback.  
Automatic Rewind  
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the  
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can  
press POWER on the VCR (ON•OFF on remote) and the VCR  
will turn off after rewinding.  
Tape Eject  
Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few  
seconds when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be  
ejected even when the VCR is off.  
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Recording  
If you want to record something that you’re watching, you  
can use basic recording. For more detailed information,  
refer to the “Recording” section starting on the next page.  
1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR  
(SPEED on the remote).  
Tape Speeds  
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.  
3. Press STOP to stop recording.  
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.  
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)  
Check the Safety Tab  
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  
when you play back tapes recorded in  
this speed.  
No matter which recording option you use, you need to  
make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s  
safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the  
safety tab removed.  
Recording Time  
Cassette  
T-120  
SP  
SLP  
6Hr  
8Hr  
2Hr  
T-160 2Hr /40 Min  
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 you’ve gone through the necessary steps to  
operate your VCR, it’s time to look at the different  
recording features available to suit your needs.  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
4
Recording Features include:  
•
Recording (explained in  
VCR Basics section)  
•
•
•
Express Recording  
Timer Recording  
Recording  
Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+  
Programming System  
•
Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio  
Program (SAP)  
Program The Remote  
Other Features  
Connections  
5
•
•
Audio Only Recording  
Copying and Editing Tapes  
6
7
Reference  
8
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Recording  
Recording Features  
There are four ways to record programs:  
• Recording lets you press one button to start recording  
a program (See VCR Basics section).  
• Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start  
while a program is being watched, and automatically  
stops recording after a designated period of time.  
• Timer Recording allows the VCR to be programmed  
for automatic recording, starting and stopping at a  
predetermined time.  
• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ allows the VCR to  
be programmed to record just by entering a PlusCode  
programming system number found in some TV  
program guides.  
Express Recording (XPR)  
Use Express Recording when you want to quickly record  
the remaining portion of the program you are watching.  
1. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to  
override the preferred Tape Speed setting.  
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.  
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the  
recording 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 add 30 or 60  
minutes to 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  
several seconds until “STOP” appears on the VCR’s front  
panel.  
Express Recording (XPR)  
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  
Timer Recording Information  
The clock must be set correctly.  
Insert a tape with the safety tab in  
place and enough tape to record  
the program.  
0 Exit  
3. Select 1 to create a New Program.  
The output of your cable box appears  
in the Channel item of the timer  
recording menu if you’ve set up the  
VCR for a cable box for all channels.  
How often should this  
program record?  
1 One time  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you  
have entered two programs where  
the times overlap.  
0 Cancel  
TIMER appears in the display when  
you turn off the VCR and a timer  
recording has been set. TAPE flashes  
if there is no tape in the VCR.  
4. Select how often you want the program to record.  
Program 1 (One time)  
Channel  
Start Time --:--  
End Time --:--  
--  
For cable box or satellite receiver,  
turn it on and tune it to the channel  
you want to record before the  
recording is to begin.  
Start Date --/--/--  
Tape Speed SLP  
Press MENU to cancel  
5. Enter the data for the program with the number  
buttons.  
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to  
select the line input), start time including AM or PM,  
and end time. The start date is automatically entered  
based on the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can  
be changed.  
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Recording  
(Continued from Previous Page)  
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and  
then press MENU to save.  
Program 1 (One Time)  
Program 1 has been saved  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
104 Cable  
Remember to insert a  
recordable tape and  
turn the VCR off before  
the program start time.  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU for next prog  
Remember to leave your  
cable box on.  
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+  
Programming System  
You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming by  
using the PlusCode programming number shown in your  
local television programming guide.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
1 VCR Plus+  
2 Timer Recordings  
3 Time  
4 Channels  
5 Setup  
6
Setting Up the Channel List  
CHANNELS  
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do  
it now.  
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1 Auto Channel Search  
8
2 Add/Remove Channels  
0
3 Signal Type:  
CABLE  
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN  
MENU.  
4 VCR Plus+ Setup  
5 Cable Box Setup  
VCR+ Channel My Channel  
6 S
5
4
46  
--  
2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu.  
0 E
3 -> -> -> 23  
2
1
--  
--  
3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more  
information on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.  
Use CH +/- to select  
Press 0-9 to change  
Press MENU to save  
Using the VCR Plus+ 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  
2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ system menu.  
VCR PLUS+  
Enter PlusCode Number  
(from TV listing)  
_
Press MENU to cancel  
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Recording  
3. Enter the PlusCode® programming number shown in  
your local television programming guide.  
VCR PLUS+  
Enter PlusCode Number  
(from TV listing)  
12876  
Press CLEAR to correct  
Press MENU when done  
(Screen shown is just an example).  
4. Press MENU after entering the number.  
How often should this  
program record?  
VCR Plus+ Recording  
1 One time  
2 Daily (every day)  
3 Weekdays (M-F)  
4 Weekly (once per week)  
Clock must be set correctly.  
Insert a tape with the safety tab in  
place and enough tape to record the  
program.  
0 Cancel  
5. Indicate how often you want the program to be  
recorded.  
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE  
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does  
not recognize the PlusCode number.  
Program 1 (One time)  
Channel  
Start Time 08:00 PM  
End Time 09:30 PM  
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
03 Cable  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you  
have entered two programs where  
the times overlap.  
Press CLEAR to adjust  
Press MENU to save  
TIMER appears in the display when  
you turn off the VCR and a timer  
recording has been set. TAPE flashes  
if there is no tape in the VCR.  
6. Change the speed with the SPEED button on the  
remote or the program end time with the CLEAR  
button on the remote (if necessary).  
For a cable box, turn it on and tune it  
to the channel you want to record  
before the recording is to begin.  
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.  
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.  
Remember to leave your  
cable box on.  
Continued on Next Page  
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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Recording  
Stopping a Timer Recording  
To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an  
express recording):  
•
Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds  
until STOP appears.  
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 12:00 AM  
End Time 01:30 AM  
104 Cable  
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu  
Tape Speed SLP  
Press CLEAR to erase  
Press MENU for next prog  
3. Press INFO to edit, clear to ERASE, or MENU to see the  
next program.  
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV  
or SAP (Second Audio Program)  
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP  
(Second Audio Program).  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel  
(either 3, 4, or TV’s video input).  
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 VCR’s display panel. If not,  
press TV•VCR on the VCR or ANTENNA on the remote  
to turn it on.  
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Recording  
4. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to  
override the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tape  
speed 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 Other  
Features section.  
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  
VCR  
You can record audio only from another audio source  
connected to either the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks  
on the back of the VCR or the jacks on the front of the  
VCR.  
ANT. IN  
AUDIO  
R
L
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
1. Press the INPUT button once to record from the back  
AUDIO IN jacks. L1 will appear in the VCR’s display  
panel.  
VIDEO  
Press the INPUT button twice to record from the front  
AUDIO IN jacks. L2 will appear in the VCR’s display  
panel.  
AMPLIFIER/  
RECEIVER  
LEFT  
2. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to  
override the preferred Tape Speed setting.  
RIGHT  
IN  
OUT  
PHONO TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin  
recording.  
4. Press STOP when you are finished.  
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 user’s guide.  
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Recording  
Using Two VCRs for Copying and  
Editing Tapes  
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the  
recording VCR.  
Caution:  
The unauthorized recording of  
satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other copyrighted  
materials may infringe the rights  
of others.  
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.  
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or  
TV’s video input).  
3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and  
OUT TO TV jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or  
4—the one selected on the back of the playback VCR.  
Two VCR Connection  
CABLE BOX  
IN  
OUT  
OR ANTENNA  
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video  
jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR’s remote to  
select the line input. Select L1 for the jacks on the back  
of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front.  
PLAYBACK VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
L
IN  
OUT  
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.  
Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the  
recording VCR.  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
OR  
5. Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback.  
When you reach the point on the tape or program  
where you want to begin copying, press PAUSE. You  
may need to adjust the tracking.  
RECORDING VCR  
OUT  
IN  
ANT. IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
RF OUT  
R
3 CH. 4  
6. Press the RECORD button, then press PAUSE, on the  
recording VCR.  
OR  
7. Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time  
TO TV  
TO TV  
to begin copying the tape.  
8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:  
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.  
•
•
Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.  
Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback  
VCR by using FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then press  
PAUSE.  
•
Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume  
copying.  
9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.  
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Recording  
Using Dual Remote with  
AutoEdit  
Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to  
VCR2 on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR  
section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording  
VCR, which should respond to VCR1.  
1. Follow step 1–4 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 4–6 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 remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can be  
programmed to control other brands of remote  
controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and  
cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to  
operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions and  
satellite receivers.  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
2
3
4
The AUX button can be programmed to control a  
ProScan or RCA auxiliary component.  
Recording  
Program The Remote  
Other Features  
Connections  
5
5
6
7
Reference  
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Program the Remote  
About Programming the  
Remote  
The universal remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE 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  
ON•OFF, 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).  
2. Press and hold the button you want to program (TV or  
SAT•CABLE). While holding the component button,  
press and hold ON•OFF until the LED on the remote  
flashes, then release both buttons.  
CLEAR  
3. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds.  
PLAY  
REVERSE  
FORWARD  
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.  
STOP  
You can press FORWARD to individually search through  
the last ten codes that were transmitted when you  
pressed PLAY.  
You’ll use these buttons when you  
program the remote to control a TV,  
digital satellite receiver, or cable box.  
4. Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you  
have searched through all of the codes.  
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Program the Remote  
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  
of the manual.  
3. Press and hold the component button on the remote  
you want to program.  
4. Enter the code from the list at the end of this section  
of the manual.  
5. Release the button, and then press ON•OFF to see if  
the component responds to the remote commands. If  
it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and  
then ON•OFF again.  
This remote may not operate all  
models and/or brands of components.  
Note the difference between the VCR  
and other component’s 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 like the volume buttons for a  
television or stereo receiver.  
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Programming the Remote to  
Control Auxiliary Components  
Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment  
listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or  
ON OFF  
AUX  
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.  
2. Look up your component’s code number on the code  
C
-
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 ON•OFF 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  
does not turn on, press AUX and then ON•OFF.  
You’ll use these buttons when you  
program the remote to control an  
auxiliary component.  
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  
0007  
0008  
0011  
0010  
0005  
Auxiliary Component  
CD  
SAT1  
SAT2  
DVD  
Phono  
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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  
United Artists ....................................................................... 5002  
United Cable ........................................................................ 5053  
Universal ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Videoway ............................................................................... 5044  
Viewstar ................................................ 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040  
Zenith ............................................................... 5026, 5050, 5051  
Midland ............................... 1054, 1151, 1171, 1172, 1181  
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 ................................................................................ 5000, 5001  
General Instuments....................................... 5060, 5061, 5062  
Panasonic ............................................................................... 5075  
Primestar ............................................................................... 5076  
Proscan ....................................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ............................................................................. 5000, 5001  
Realistic .................................................................................. 5063  
Sony ........................................................................................ 5072  
STS1 ........................................................................................ 5064  
STS2 ........................................................................................ 5065  
STS3 ........................................................................................ 5066  
STS4 ........................................................................................ 5067  
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5068  
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5073  
Uniden.................................................................................... 5069  
Auxiliary  
(For some PROSCAN, RCA, GE and Dimensia brands only)  
AM/FM ................................................................................... 0003  
Auxiliary Component ......................................................... 0004  
CD .......................................................................................... 0007  
SAT1 ....................................................................................... 0008  
SAT2 ....................................................................................... 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  
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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE  
MOVIE ADVANCE  
Picture Search Options  
Tracking  
Setting Up the VCR  
VCR Basics  
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3
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking  
Time Counter  
On-Screen Displays  
Audio Reception  
Audio Playback  
Recording  
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5
Program the Remote  
OTHER FEATURES  
Connections  
REFERENCE  
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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 feature’s  
effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and  
announcements are not considered commercials, but might be  
skipped. For more information, see “Questions and Answers  
About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ” in the Reference section. All of  
the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE features are accessed through the  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.  
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.  
VCR MAIN MENU  
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.  
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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...  
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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.  
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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.  
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Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t advance through  
the blocks of marked commercials until you press  
SEARCH.  
If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than  
commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked”  
commercial block and resumes playback.  
The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the  
marked commercials.  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display  
Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.  
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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 it’s a recording made at home, or press 3 if  
it’s something else, you don’t know, or you do not  
want to select MOVIE ADVANCE.  
Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you  
to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a  
wrong selection, press STOP•EJECT 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.  
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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.  
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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 at the SP or SLP speed.  
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Pressing PAUSE “freezes” the action.  
Pressing FR. ADV repeatedly views single frames of the  
action.  
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Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.  
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Index Search  
The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that  
automatically records an index mark on the tape every  
time you start a recording.  
INDEX SEARCH  
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.  
Press REV OR FWD  
to begin scanning  
OR  
enter a specific  
index number  
_ _  
To Search:  
Press SEARCH to exit  
INDEX SEARCH  
1. Press STOP.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX  
SEARCH screen.  
Searching for  
index number 12...  
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.  
Press STOP to cancel  
INDEX SEARCH  
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.  
Searching for  
index marks...  
5. Press STOP to end index searching.  
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:  
Press STOP to cancel  
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A mark too close to your location on the tape  
The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of  
five minutes or less  
If you insert a pre-recorded tape  
with the safety tab removed-- Index  
and Go-To searches are not available.  
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The first index mark on the tape when you start at the  
beginning of the tape  
Go-To Search  
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.  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
Press REV or FWD  
to go to -:--:00  
1. Press STOP.  
Press SEARCH to exit.  
2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH  
screen appears on the screen.  
GO-TO SEARCH  
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.  
Current tape counter is  
2:17:25  
Press REV or FWD  
to go to 0:00:00  
4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search  
behind.  
Press SEARCH to exit.  
5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.  
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Tracking  
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like  
streaks or “snow” from 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.  
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is  
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both  
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or  
eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during  
recording– only playback.  
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking  
Feature  
To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer  
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the  
VCR or remote won’t work.  
• 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.  
Locking Your VCR  
• To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the  
If a timer recording is programmed,  
make sure your VCR is turned off.  
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR  
from being accidentally turned on.  
remote for approximately six seconds.  
Time Counter  
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 30–minute program at the  
beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of  
that program to begin another recording, you would:  
1. Press INFO twice to display only the time counter.  
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.  
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(Continued from Previous Page)  
3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward the tape until the  
time counter reads 0:30:00.  
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 VCR’s display panel.  
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain  
on the screen. The time counter is displayed in the  
VCR’s display panel.  
3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV  
screen. The time counter remains in the VCR’s display  
panel. This is useful for dubbing tapes.  
4. Press INFO again to return to the normal display. The  
current time is displayed in the VCR’s display panel.  
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.  
Audio Set-Up Features  
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.  
AUDIO  
1 Reception:  
STEREO  
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI  
0 Exit  
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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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 TV’s  
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  
VCR’s RF OUT jack and your TV’s 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 TV’s antenna signal.  
Don’t Forget About the  
Auto TV/VCR Feature  
The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is  
coming from the VCR or the TV.  
You can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only  
the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using  
the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks—so your TV signal is not  
interrupted when the VCR is turned on. You can change the  
setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the VCR or  
the ANTENNA button on the remote.  
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TV With RF Jack Only  
Position Remote-Controllable  
Cable Box  
This connection assumes:  
•
You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box  
system.  
VCR  
•
Your television has only an RF input jack.  
CABLE BOX  
This connection provides:  
TRANSMITTER  
•
•
Mono sound playback from VCR.  
Record one channel while watching another (except  
when using a cable box for all channels).  
VCR'S  
SIGNAL  
To use this connection, you must have:  
•
(1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2)  
for cable box  
If your cable box is remote controllable:  
•
Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not  
to block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
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.  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to “ON.”  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape.  
VCR  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
ANT. IN  
AUDIO  
R
To record one program and watch another:  
L
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
1. Begin recording a program using one of the  
recording features.  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different  
channel on the TV.  
TV  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
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TV With Audio/Video Jacks  
Position Remote-Controllable  
Cable Box  
This connection assumes:  
•
You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box  
system.  
VCR  
•
Your television has audio/video jacks.  
CABLE BOX  
This connection provides:  
TRANSMITTER  
•
•
Stereo sound playback from VCR.  
Record one channel while watching another (except  
when using a cable box for all channels).  
VCR'S  
SIGNAL  
To use this connection, you must have:  
•
(1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for  
cable box  
•
(3) audio/video cables  
If your cable box is remote controllable:  
•
Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to  
block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.  
Using This Connection  
•
•
•
Tune your TV to its video input channel.  
Use of TV•VCR button is not required.  
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to “OFF.”  
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA  
To play a tape:  
1. Insert a tape.  
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
AUDIO  
R
To record one program and watch another:  
L
1. Begin recording a program using one of the  
recording features.  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
2. Select a different channel on the TV.  
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  
Position Remote-Controllable  
Cable Box  
VCR  
This connection assumes:  
•
You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium  
channels.  
CABLE BOX  
TRANSMITTER  
•
Your TV has audio/video input jacks.  
This connection provides:  
VCR'S  
SIGNAL  
•
•
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 11.  
If your cable box is remote controllable:  
•
Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to  
block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.  
To connect:  
CABLE  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.  
2-WAY  
SPLITTER  
Using This Connection  
•
•
•
Tune your TV to its video input channel.  
Use of TV•VCR button is not required.  
CABLE BOX  
IN  
OUT  
Use of TV•VCR button is not required. Set the Auto  
TV/VCR feature to “OFF.”  
To play a tape:  
VCR  
ANT. IN  
AUDIO  
1. Insert a tape.  
R
L
2. If necessary, press PLAY.  
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program  
and watch another unscrambled program:  
1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program  
through the cable box using one of the recording  
features.  
TV  
VIDEO  
R
VIDEO  
R
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
R
L
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
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TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite  
Receiver  
Position Remote-Controllable  
Cable Box  
VCR  
This connection assumes:  
•
You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV  
does not have audio/video input jacks.  
CABLE BOX  
This connection provides:  
TRANSMITTER  
•
Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from a  
digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable  
channel while watching another.  
VCR'S  
SIGNAL  
To use this connection, you must have:  
•
(4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables  
If the VCR can control your digital satellite  
receiver:  
•
Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to  
block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.  
Caution  
To connect:  
The unauthorized recording of  
satellite broadcasts, television  
programs, or other copyrighted  
materials may infringe the rights  
of others.  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the  
steps.  
Using This Connection  
•
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you  
selected with the CH. 3/4switch on the back of the VCR.  
CABLE,CABLE OR  
ANTENNA BOX  
•
To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to  
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH.  
3/4switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.  
SATELLITE  
SIGNAL  
•
•
To watch and/or record from the digital satellite  
receiver, tune your VCR to its line input. L1 appears in  
display.  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
IN FROM ANT  
SATELLITE  
IN  
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
S-VIDEO  
Turn Auto TV/VCR feature to “ON.”  
To play a tape:  
VCR  
1. Insert a tape.  
NT. IN  
AUDIO  
R
L
2. If necessary, press the VCR button and then PLAY.  
RF OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
To record one off-air or cable program and  
watch another:  
3
4
VIDEO  
1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin  
recording a program using a recording feature.  
TV  
2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the 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  
Position Remote-Controllable  
Cable Box  
VCR  
This connection assumes:  
•
You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your  
TV has audio/video input jacks.  
CABLE BOX  
This connection provides:  
TRANSMITTER  
•
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.  
VCR'S  
SIGNAL  
To use this connection, you must have:  
•
(3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables  
If the VCR can control your digital satellite  
receiver:  
•
Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to  
block any of the VCR’s ventilation holes.  
To connect:  
1. Connect cables as shown.  
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.  
OR ANTENNA  
CABLE  
To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your  
VCR to its line input. L1 appears in the display.  
SATELLITE SIGNAL  
Turn Auto TV/VCR feature to “OFF.”  
SATELLITE RECEIVER  
IN FROM ANT  
SATELLITE  
IN  
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
To play a tape:  
S-VIDEO  
1. Insert a tape.  
2. If necessary, press the VCR button and then PLAY to  
start.  
VCR  
ANT. IN  
RF OUT  
UDIO  
R
L
To record one off-air or cable program and  
watch another:  
IN  
OUT  
CH.  
3
4
VIDEO  
1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.  
2. Select a different channel on the TV.  
OR  
TV  
To record a digital satellite receiver program  
and watch a cable or off-air channel:  
1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and  
begin recording a program using a recording feature.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
R
INPUT 1  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT 2  
R
R
L
L/MONO  
L/MONO  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
2. Select a different channel on the TV.  
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Appendix: reference  
This section gives you some additional  
information about the VCR, including a  
description of the unit’s 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  
STOP•EJECT  
RECORD  
TV•VCR  
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 VCR’s  
channel memory. When a tape is playing, these buttons adjust tracking. Press both  
buttons at the same time to recenter tracking.  
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during  
playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.  
INPUT Toggles between the VCR’s video input channel and regular antenna/satellite  
connections. To view the broadcast from an external device (such as a camcorder)  
connected to the VCR’s audio/video jacks, tune to the VCR’s Video Line Input.  
PLAY/PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording  
to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.  
POWER Turns the VCR on or off. The power button glows at all times, even when the  
VCR is turned off.  
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express Recording (XPR).  
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this  
sensor.  
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during  
playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.  
STOP•EJECT Stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward,  
and pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.  
TAPE SPEED Selects a recording speed (either SP or SLP).  
Transmitter Transmits signal to a compatible remote-controllable cable box or digital  
satellite receiver.  
TV•VCR 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 VCR’s 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)  
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 TV•VCR 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 VCR’s picture (if the VCR is connected using  
one of the basic hookups).  
AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from  
another component, like another VCR or a camcorder, when  
connected to these jacks. Use the remote control’s INPUT button  
to select L1 in order to record from 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 TV•VCR 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 TV’s 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 TV’s Video Input Channel” in this 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 Plus™ feature.  
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 tape’s 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 cassette’s  
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 VCR’s power is  
turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.  
Does COMMERCIAL ADVANCE work in all recording speeds?  
Yes, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.  
Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance  
VCRs?  
A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but commercials  
will not automatically be skipped.  
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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 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  
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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How to Find Your TV’s  
Video Input Channel  
TV Button  
You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are  
using the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s  
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before  
you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception,  
and the content that’s on a tape.  
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 VCR’s 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 TV’s 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 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.  
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  
CH + and - buttons 27, 42, 44  
CH. 3/4 switch 62, 65  
A
Adding/removing channels 14  
ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 60, 65  
ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 22, 38, 68  
ANTENNA button 23, 27, 36, 61  
Arrow buttons 26  
CHAN buttons 13  
Channel number display 67  
CHANNEL up and down buttons 14  
Channel, VCR viewing 5  
CHANNEL•TRACKING button 66  
Channels, adding/removing 14  
CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 13, 19, 34  
Cleaning the VCR 74  
Audio  
playback type 57  
selecting 57  
Audio code list 44  
CLEAR button 27, 35, 43, 54, 55  
Clearing timer programs 36  
Code search feature 42  
Codes for remote 45  
Audio features, set up 55  
AUDIO menu 56  
Audio only  
playing back 37  
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 48  
questions and answers 73  
Component buttons 26  
Connecting your VCR 4  
Connections 59  
recording 37  
Audio/Video jacks 37, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 66, 68, 75  
Auto channel search 13  
Auto clock set 15  
Auto play feature 22, 29  
Auto TV/VCR feature 22, 61  
AutoEdit feature 39  
A/V cable advantages 61  
choosing 61  
information 60  
Automatic rewind 29  
Automatic tracking 28  
AUX button 26, 44  
TV with A/V jacks 63  
TV with A/V jacks, cable box 64  
TV with A/V jacks, satellite receiver 66  
TV with RF jack only 62  
TV with RF jack, satellite receiver 65  
two VCRs 38  
Auxiliary component codes 44  
B
Copying/editing tapes 38  
Back-lit remote 26  
Batteries  
D
remote control 4  
Broadcast Stereo 36  
Date and time setting 14  
Digital satellite receiver setup 9  
Displays, on screen 56  
C
Dual remote with AutoEdit 39  
DVD button 26  
Cable box codes 12, 45  
Cable box setup 10  
Cables  
positioning 59  
types of 60  
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E
L
EDIT button 27, 39  
Eject 29  
L1, L2 indicator 38, 67  
LANGUAGE  
EnergySaver feature 23  
Express Recording (XPR) 32  
choosing 6  
Language feature 8  
LED on remote 42  
Light button 26  
LINE indicator 67  
Locking feature 55  
F
FORWARD button 27, 29, 42, 44, 53, 56  
Forward, reverse search 53  
FR. ADV button 27, 53  
M
Frame advance 53  
Front panel diagram 66  
Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels 18  
MENU button  
FWD button 29, 38, 56, 66  
6, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 27, 33, 48, 56  
MUTE button 28  
G
GO BACK button 27  
Go-To Search 54  
GUIDE button 28  
N
Number buttons 6, 17, 27  
I
O
IN (FROM ANT) jack 61  
Index search 54  
OK button 26  
ON•OFF button 26, 42, 44  
On-screen displays 56  
OUT (TO TV) jack 61  
Overheating 59  
Indicator Panel 66  
INFO button 17, 27, 55  
INPUT button 27, 33, 38, 75  
J
P
Jacks  
PAUSE button 27, 29, 39, 53  
Picture search options 53  
PLAY button 27, 29, 38, 42, 53, 62, 66  
PLAY•PAUSE button 29  
Playing a tape 29  
ANT. IN 68  
ANT. IN, RF OUT 60, 65  
Audio/Video 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 68, 75  
RF OUT 68  
types of 60  
Plugging in the VCR 4  
PlusCode number 34  
POWER button 5, 29, 66  
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Power surges 59  
REV button (VCR) 29, 38, 66  
REVERSE button 28, 43, 44, 53  
Reviewing timer programs 36  
Rewind, automatic 29  
PREFERENCES menu 21, 48  
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking 55  
Problem solving. See Troubleshooting tips  
PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 33, 35  
RF OUT jack 4, 22, 38, 68  
Q
S
QuickSet guide 8  
SAFE indicator 67  
Safety tab 22, 29  
SAP, recording 36  
SAT•CABLE button 26, 42  
Satellite receiver codes 10, 45  
Search  
R
REC button 39  
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 37, 57  
RECORD button 27, 30, 32, 37, 66  
Record protection  
cassette safety tab 30  
Recording 30  
forward and reverse 53  
frame advance 53  
go-to 54  
index 54  
slow-motion 53  
audio only 37  
SEARCH button 28, 54  
Second Audio Program. See SAP (Second Audio  
Program)  
basic 30  
broadcast stereo TV 36  
copying and editing tapes 38  
Express (XPR) 32  
SET TIME AND DATE menu 17  
SET TIME ZONE screen 15  
Set up  
options 31  
SAP 36  
auto play feature 22  
auto TV/VCR feature 22  
cable box 10  
speeds 23  
timer 33  
timer with VCR Plus+ 34  
Remote codes (other components) 45  
Remote control  
Daylight-saving 15  
digital satellite 9  
EnergySaver feature 23  
features 21  
auxiliary component codes 44  
buttons 26  
front panel (VCR display) feature 23  
language feature 8  
remote VCR1/VCR2 21  
tape speed 23  
cable boxes 42  
installing batteries 4  
programming 41  
satellite receivers 42  
sensor 66  
time and date 16  
using menu system 8  
VCR Plus+ channels 18  
Setup  
TVs 42  
Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 21  
Removing/adding channels 14  
initial 5  
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Signal type  
Time and date setting 14  
Time counter 55  
changing 14  
selecting 14  
Time counter display 56  
Time display on TV 56  
TIME menu 15  
Skipping commercials 48  
Slow-motion search 53  
SLP (tape speed) 30  
SLP indicator 67  
SP (tape speed) 30  
SP indicator 67  
Specifications 74  
Speed  
Time setting  
set daylight saving 16  
set time zone 15  
TIMER display 33, 35  
TIMER indicator 67  
Timer programs  
SLP 23  
clearing 36  
SP 23  
reviewing 36  
SPEED button 23, 28, 30, 32, 35, 37  
Speeds, recording 23  
Status indicators 67  
BYE 67  
Timer recording 33  
stopping 36  
VCR Plus+ 34  
Tips, troubleshooting 69  
Tracking 55  
EJEC (Eject) 67  
FF 67  
button 28, 53, 55  
Troubleshooting 69  
TV  
PLAY 67  
R0:30 67  
REW 67  
video input channel 75  
TV button 26, 42, 75  
TV codes for remote 45  
TV function buttons 28  
TV•VCR button 23, 36, 61, 62, 67  
SAFE 67  
SCH and SCH- 67  
STOP 67  
STOP button 28, 32, 36, 43, 54, 56  
STOP•EJECT button 29, 66  
Stopping a timer recording 36  
U
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER message 35  
T
Tape  
V
VCR  
ejecting 29  
playing 29  
recording/playback speeds 30  
TAPE display 33, 35  
Tape playback feature 57  
Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX 57  
Tape speed 23  
cleaning 74  
function buttons 27–30  
viewing channel 5  
VCR button 5  
VCR indicator 6, 23, 36, 67  
VCR MAIN MENU  
button 30  
indicator 67  
6, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 33, 36, 56  
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VCR Plus+  
channel list menu 19, 34  
channels 18  
recording 34  
system channel numbers 19  
VCR PLUS+ menu 34  
worksheet for channels 20  
VCR Plus+ GOLD 18  
Cable Channel Numbers (Canada) 20  
CableChannel Numbers (U.S.) 19  
Channel Numbers 19  
VCR1 button 21, 26, 39  
VCR2 button 26, 39  
VOL buttons 28  
W
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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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