S o u n d
• MTS Broadcast Stereo Reception
Receive and record stereo sound from
MTS {Multichannel Television Sound}
stereo TV broadcasts, where available.
• Second Audio Program {SAP}
Decodes the second audio program
available on some broadcasts.
• VHS Hi-Fi Stereo
Recording/Playback
Incredible stereo audio reproduction.
Two high-speed rotating audio heads
helically scan the video tape to create
stereo sound with dramatically-
improved dynamic range, frequency
response and signal-to-noise ratio.
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
• Dimensions: 3
5
⁄
8
" H, 15" W, 12" D
• Approx. Shipping Weight: 9.5 lbs.
R e m o t e
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Back-Lit Master Touch
®
Universal Remote
CRK70VBL2
Provides control of two compatible
VCRs, plus the basic functions for
virtually every brand of remote-
controllable TVs and cable boxes.
Can also be set up to control a
DSS
®
System, RCA audio components
and an RCA DVD player. All keys can be
illuminated for night-time operation.
P i c t u r e
•
4-Head
Video System
The double-azimuth video system
produces superior, jitter-free special
effects for a clear and stable picture
during still/pause, slow motion and
forward/reverse search.
• AI Picture Control
Produces optimum picture quality,
during playback, as it automatically
adjusts sharpness based on recording
quality and tape condition.
• Digital Auto Tracking
Allows playing of most VHS tapes
without the need for manual
tracking adjustments.
• HQ Video Processing
Special recording and playback
circuitry enhances video characteristics,
producing high-quality pictures.
VR692HF
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Automatically finds the beginning
of the movie on most rented and
purchased video tapes. You can also
selectively watch the previews,
skipping one to the next. With Movie
Advance you can let the VCR find the
movie while you take care of other
things — like make the popcorn! Once
the movie is found, the VCR cues to
the beginning, pauses the tape and
informs you that the movie is ready
to play.
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Multi-Brand DSS
®
System and
Cable Box Control
Provides the convenience of
multi-channel, multi-program timer
recording capability by automatically
selecting the proper channel for the
DSS
®
receiver {up to 999} or the cable
box, at the time of recording.
Compatible with most brands.
•
2
Programming with
End-Time Adjustment
Simplify the recording process by
combining VCR Plus+ programming
with the advanced RCA on-screen
display! Program the VCR by entering
the PlusCode
2
number found in
TV Guide
3
or other local listings, and
then select one-time, daily, weekdays
or weekly recording.
4
And by using
the End-Time Adjustment feature, the
recording length can be adjusted for
live events and programs that run
longer than scheduled.
C o n v e n i e n c e
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Eliminates having to watch most
commercials of a recorded program
during tape playback. User records
and plays tapes no differently than
before. After the recording, the
Commercial Advance system locates
and electronically marks most of the
commercial segments. When a
Commercial Advance tape is played
back, the VCR automatically scans or
fast forwards through the marked
segments, displaying a blue screen
{or video} during the process. With
Commercial Advance, three minutes
of commercial time is reduced to
approximately 10 seconds {SLP
mode}, allowing you to conveniently
watch your recorded shows in much
less time.
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Auto Clock Set
The Auto Clock Set circuitry reads the
XDS broadcast signal
5
containing time
of day and date information, auto-
matically setting the clock during
initial setup as well as after most
power interruptions.
• Alpha-Numeric Clock/
Function Display
Provides lighted, functional readout of
VCR clock, channel and counter; plus
functions for Play, Pause, Stop, etc.
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ShowSaver 24™ Memory
Protection
Retains timer programs in protected
memory, during extended power
outages, for up to 24 hours.
• Pro-Tect Plus™ {Child Lock}
Guards pre-programmed VCRs to help
avoid frustrating recording accidents
or interruptions from children.
Conveniently controlled with the press
of a button.
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QuickSet Guide
An initial, interactive, on-screen guide
makes setting up the VCR easier than
ever before by walking you through
the setup process.
• EnergySaver
Saves energy by automatically turning
off the VCR when it is not being used.
Also helps prevent missing timer
recordings due to the VCR being left on.
• Auto Repeat
Allows you to specify, by time, a
portion of recorded material to play
repeatedly.
• Auto Daylight Savings Adjustment
Automatically adjusts the VCR’s clock
twice a year for daylight savings time,
so you won’t have to.
• On-Screen Setup Menus
A well organized set of menus allow
you to conveniently set up time and
date, channel lists and personal
preferences for automatic features,
EnergySaver and remote control
address.
Taped Program
Resumes
Electronic Index Mark
Taped Program
Electronic Index Mark
Commercial
Segment
3 Minutes of Commercial Time Will Fast Forward in About 10 Seconds {SLP Mode}.
1
Let the
VCR
while you get
the
popcorn!
find the
movie
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
MOVIE ADVANCE
The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.
Press STOP to cancel
• One-Button Express Record {XPR}
Simplifies the recording of a TV show
in progress. One button begins
recording and sets the program
length, so that the VCR records and
switches off automatically.
• Trilingual On-Screen Menus
Choose between English, French, and
Spanish operating and programming
instructions, displayed on your
television.
• Go Back {Previous Channel}
Makes it easy to switch between two
channels with the press of one button.
• Quick-Start Mechanism
As soon as a tape is loaded into this
VCR, it’s ready to play.
• Automatic Operation Functions
The VCR will automatically: turn on
when a tape is inserted; play back
when a record-protected tape is
loaded; eject when a record-protected
tape is loaded and “Record” command
is received; rewind when a played tape
reaches the end; turn off after
rewinding when “Power Off” is
commanded during rewind
{i.e., no waiting}.
• 181-Channel Tuning Capability
6
Selects VHF/UHF broadcast channels,
and up to 125 cable channels.
• 8-Event/1-Year
Programmable Timer
The built-in timer memory can be
preset up to one year in advance to
record as many as eight different
programs automatically. Record
options include one-time, daily,
weekdays and weekly events.
SETUP
The setup procedure
will help you configure
your VCR. Would you
like to begin the
setup procedure now?
2 Cancel
1 Begin Setup
• Auto Channel Search with
Auto Cable/Antenna Switch
Automatically selects cable or antenna
tuning and stores available off-air or
unscrambled cable channels in memory.
• Simplified On-Screen Programming
With the remote control and on-screen
displays, all timer programming can
be done from the convenience of
your chair. On-screen instructions
guide the viewer through each
programming sequence.
• Real-Time Counter
Front-panel and on-screen displays
show elapsed tape time in hours:
minutes: seconds. Makes locating
segments easier.
• High-Speed Rewind
Completely rewinds a T-120 tape in
less than three minutes, reducing
rewind time by 35-50%.
• VHS Index Search System
Simplifies locating the start of
recorded programs by placing an
electronic marker at the beginning of
each new recording. Select an index
number and the VCR will locate it and
begin playback.
• Zero Search
Allows you to fast forward or rewind
to the zero position on the counter.
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C o n n e c t i o n s
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Front Audio/Video Input Jacks
Provides convenient connection for
camcorders or other A/V components.
• Rear Panel Input/Output Jacks
1 Based on current television broadcast methods.
2 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corp.
3
TV Guide
is a registered trademark of TV Guide
Financial, Inc.
4 Some antenna and most cable systems require
one-time channel guide setup. Recording of
scrambled cable channels may require additional
steps. See Dealer or Owner’s Manual for complete
details.
5 Subject to availability based on local off-air and
cable broadcast.
6 System tunes unscrambled channels only. Check
your cable company’s compatibility requirements.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of
SRT, Inc.
MOVIE ADVANCE is a trademark of Arthur D. Little
Enterprises, Inc.
As an Energy Star Partner, Thomson Consumer
Electronics has determined that this product or
product model meets the Energy Star guidelines
for energy efficiency. Energy Star is a U.S.
registered mark.
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OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.,
a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.
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