RCA VR654HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...video cassette record r user s guide VR654HF ...

Page 2: ...panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and...

Page 3: ...Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu 20 Remote VCR I VCR2 Option 20 Auto Play 21 Auto TV VCR 2 I Front Panel VCR Display 22 Tape Speed 22 VCR Basics 23 Remote Buttons 24 Component Buttons 24 VCR Function Buttons 24 IV Function Buttons 25 Playing a Tape 26 Automatic Rewind 26 Tape Eject 27 Recording 27 Check the Safety Tab 27 Recording 29 Recording Features 30 Express Recording 30 Timer Recording 3 ...

Page 4: ...5 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 55 ConnectingYourVCR 56 Jacks and Cables 56 Choosing a VCR Connection 57 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 57 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 57 TV with RF Jack Only 58 IV with Audio Video Jacks 59 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 60 TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver 6 I IV with Audio Vid...

Page 5: ...three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR V WHAT S LEFT The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and inde...

Page 6: ...e two AA batteries in the remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover STEP 3 CONNECT YOUR VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR s IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the Co...

Page 7: ...er s Manual STEP 6 TURN ON THE VCR The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on a menu screen appears This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR If you choose not to use this Guide you can set up each feature individually Go to the next step to understand how to move through and change items in the menu system STEP 7 ACCESS TH E MENUS T...

Page 8: ... VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 6 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES I Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 6 Commercial Advance 0 Exit See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UP TH E VCR Once you understand how to move around through ...

Page 9: ...o set up such as Select a Language Set Up for a Digital Satellite System Set Up for a Cable Box Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings Auto Clock Set theTime and Date Manually Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the RemoteVCRI VCR2 feature Set theAuto Play feature Set theAuto TV VCR feature Set the Front Panel Brightness feature Set theTape Speed feature V SETTINGUPTH...

Page 10: ... TO TV jacks Check your connections If you choose to set up the VCR options individually then go to the next section If you ever need to manually enter setup 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the Setup menu USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as w...

Page 11: ...up the VCR turns on an RCA ProScan or GE digital satellite receiver 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 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 Pr...

Page 12: ...he code for your receiver from the Digital Satellite Receiver Code List DSS SETUP Enter the code for your DSS receiver from the list in your User s Manual O0 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue Turn on your digital satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then press MENU Follow the on screen directions DSS SETUP Please turn on your DSS Receiver and tune it to channel 100 Press M...

Page 13: ...NU I VCR Ptus 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 I Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive A...

Page 14: ...n on your Cable Box and tune it to channel 2 Press MENU to continue Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box code list CABLE BOX SETUP Enter the code for your cable box from the list in your User s Manual Press MENU to cancel Cable Box Codes ABC 22 46 Anvision 07 08 Cablestar 07 08 Eagle 08 Eastern International 02 General Instrument 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 46 Hamlin 12 13 34 48 Hitach...

Page 15: ...ry 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 To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio B Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to disp...

Page 16: ...ld only select the active channels To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA To Add or Remove 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 ...

Page 17: ...is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically The second way is entering the time and date manually into the menu system AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS Extended Data Services information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time There are certain steps that are...

Page 18: ... is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time If you choose Automatic the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal channel Auto Clock Info With a cable box the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carn ing the broadcast signal If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful try tuning the VCR or cable box to a channel carn ing the X...

Page 19: ...ress 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto CLock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set DayLight Savings XDS 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 Enter the data using the number buttons Press0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Dat...

Page 20: ...6 4 3 23 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts E ntertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinema_ 98 Cinema_ 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Chan...

Page 21: ...irst Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine I_rancaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMediia TheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 NewsworldE CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecra n C 66 Telatino N etwork 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer s Choi...

Page 22: ...an item from the menu to setup REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES Press VCR2 to Change 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR OFF 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 ...

Page 23: ...F if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically AUTO TV VC R This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks o...

Page 24: ...d 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 record _d in this speed LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed SLP Super Long Play Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded ...

Page 25: ...recorded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want 1to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading V V VCR BASICS V V V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 23 ...

Page 26: ...Scan or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR VCR FUNCTION BUTI ONS CHAN Up or Down 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 settinq the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped ...

Page 27: ...layback SLOW and Used for slow motion playback Press to increase the speed or to decrease the speed SPEED Selects a recording speed SPor SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVoM...

Page 28: ...e safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV to position the tape Press PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Press PAUSE for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP to stop playback AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER a...

Page 29: ...gs 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOR CHECK THE SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed S...

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Page 31: ...n the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and EditingTapes 4 RECORDING V V 29 ...

Page 32: ...ding when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set Length REC CH 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each time you press the ...

Page 33: ...ng AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the 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 cal le b...

Page 34: ...e VCR Plus channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 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 ...

Page 35: ...ding a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program I has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR c ff before the program start time Press MENU to continue VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program UNRECOGNIZI D NUM...

Page 36: ...ng Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 2 0 Exit Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 0D AM End Time 01 3D AM Start Date 10 24 97 FRI Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press 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 s...

Page 37: ...rce connected to the AUDIO IN I R and LIMONO jacks on the back of the VCR I Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN I jacks 2 Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STOP when you are finished Playing Back Audio Onl...

Page 38: ... 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 6 Press the RECORD button then press PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRsat the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on recording VCRto pause copying Lo...

Page 39: ...te can be programmed to control a television and satellite receiver or cable box It is programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScan TV or digital satellite receiver Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed Y V PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 37 ...

Page 40: ...emote 4 Enter the two digit code from the code list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list OPERATE THE IV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV I Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on ...

Page 41: ...2 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXl 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 I I Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 0 I Proton 06 Quasar II Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 12 Technics...

Page 42: ...oint the remote at the box or receiver and press SAT CABLE If it does not turn on press SAT CABLE and then POWER 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver Try pressing buttons such as CHAN up or down Cab le Box Codes ABC 22 46 53 54 Anvision 07 08 Cablestar 07 08 Diamond 56 Eagle 07 08 Eastern International 02 General Instrument 04 ...

Page 43: ...O ENHANCE VCR OPERATION COM MERCIALI I ADVANCE HOVIEI I_ADVANCE Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Tape Playback V 6 OTH ER FEATURES 41 ...

Page 44: ... 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 pro...

Page 45: ... turn commercial Marking ON or OFF Select ON and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording The VCR automatically marks the commercials after the power is turned off Recording When you stop the recording the VCR prompts you to mark the commercials The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the pro...

Page 46: ...nes If part of the program is skipped rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY Select MANUAL and the VCR 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 playbac...

Page 47: ...locate certain parts of prerecorded movies rented or purchased The feature works in two ways 1 you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2 you can skip from one preview to the next MOVIE_ I_ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SPspeed with the safety tab removed 1 To select MOVIE_I_ADVANCE insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH The following menu appears What type ...

Page 48: ...eginning of the movie or press 2 to view the first next preview Press 1 to Go to movie The following screen appears with a blue background MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for start of movie Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found the following screen is displayed MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready Press PLAY to start 46 Press STOP to cancel Thisdisplay will time out after a few minutes and the VCRwill ...

Page 49: ...basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons 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 the SP or SLPspeed 1 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse 2 Press FWD or REV again or press...

Page 50: ...ce lets you view one stop action frame after another during playback Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SPor SLPspeed 1 Press PAUSE to freeze the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you...

Page 51: ... tape INDEX SEARCH Searching for index numDer 12 Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel ZERO SEARCH The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 anywhere on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times 1 Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return t...

Page 52: ...ction of tape Press SEARCH to exit BLANK SEARCH Searching for btank tape Press SEARCH to exit TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is 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 t...

Page 53: ...LAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO 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 disp...

Page 54: ...ception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item fromthemenu to set up REC EPTION 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 T...

Page 55: ...ision or amplifier receiver using the audio video 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 track and for normal use The Hi Fi indicator lights in the display 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 bac...

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Page 57: ...middle after you connect your components 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 V Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulat...

Page 58: ...oaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input O RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIONIDEO 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 AUDIONIDEO jacks are color coded yell...

Page 59: ... diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VI DEO 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 vid...

Page 60: ... 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 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch anoth...

Page 61: ...t on top of 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 VCR H TRANSMITTERS VCR S i i WALL Posi ion Remote Controllable Cable Box Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ...

Page 62: ... 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 Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another ...

Page 63: ...hichever one you selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver Turn off receiver To watch and or record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L appears in display Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Turn off ...

Page 64: ...e your TV to its video input to record or watch the VCR or digital satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L appears in display Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF Use of TV VCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch anoth...

Page 65: ...scription of the unit s _ontrols and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix which might help to iresolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty iinformation 63 ...

Page 66: ... connected to the AUDIONIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped S...

Page 67: ...en the VCR is tuned to a channel The line indicator L appears when the line input is selected Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing FF Fast forward CA marking commercials PLAY Playback PLAY Flashes during play pause and search features REC Record REW Rewind SAFE Pro Tect Plus turned on STOP Atape is stopped TIMER Lights during express recording and whenVCRis turned off and set for timer rec...

Page 68: ... from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Passessignal to TV using t...

Page 69: ...r satellite receiver Press TV or SAT CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component 0 Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote The batteries may need changing Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed 0 Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the bat...

Page 70: ...use mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Check the ProTect PlusTM feature 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 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 VCR...

Page 71: ...CH 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 m...

Page 72: ...creen during playback Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO Set it to MANUAL COMMERCIALI_ I_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 commer...

Page 73: ...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 prog...

Page 74: ...hes high 93 mm 15 inches wide 380 ram 11 3 inches deep 286 mm 7 5 pounds 3 4 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 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 top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily sc...

Page 75: ...omer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Remote control batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or ...

Page 76: ... of 56 CHAN buttons 24 25 38 40 CHANNEL buttons 64 Channel VCR viewing 5 Channels add or remove 14 Channels list VCR 13 CHANNELS menu 9 11 13 14 18 32 Choosing a VCR connection 57 Cleaning the VCR 72 CLEAR button 24 25 33 34 49 51 Clearing programs 34 COMMERCIALI_ ADVANCF 42 display 44 marking 43 marking an unmarked tape 44 marking feature 43 menu 43 44 playback 44 questions and answers 71 Compone...

Page 77: ...Marking an unmarked tape 44 MENU button 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 25 31 32 33 34 42 45 512 Menus accessing 5 MOVIE 1_ I_ADVANCE 45 MOVIE ADVANCE menu 46 MUTE button 26 N Number button 26 Number buttons 5 17 25 O On screen displays 51 OUT TOTVjack 5 8 21 36 57 58 61 66 Overheating 55 P PAUSE button 25 26 27 36 48 50 64 PLAY button 25 26 47 48 58 59 60 61 62 64 Playing a Tape 26 Plugging...

Page 78: ...llite receiver codes 10 40 Search blank 50 forward 47 frame advance 48 index 48 76 MOVIE I_I_ADVANCE 45 reverse 47 slow motion 48 zero 49 SEARCH button 25 48 4 q 50 Sensor remote 64 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 16 Set time and date manually 17 SETTIME AND DATE menu 17 SETTIME ZONE screen 16 Set up cable box 11 first 3 language 8 satellite receiver 10 using menus 8 using VCR MAIN MENU 8 VCR 7 Signal...

Page 79: ...Troubleshooting tips 67 TV button 24 38 TV codes 39 TV function buttons 25 TV programming the remote to control 38 _V VCR button 21 25 35 57 58 59 60 61 62 64 M VCR button 21 24 50 VCR channels list 13 VCR cleaning 72 VCR function buttons 24 VCR indicator 35 VCR MAIN MENU 6 8 9 11 13 14 15 17 18 20 31 32 34 42 52 VCR Plus channel list 32 channel list menu 18 32 menu 32 PlusCode number 33 setting u...

Page 80: ...ducts to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15250110 VQTS3347 A ...