RCA VR691HF, User Manual

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR691HF ...

Page 2: ...ct for its proper operating voltage F C 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 whicll provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular spe...

Page 3: ... in the PREFERENCES Menu 22 RemoteVCR I VCR2 Option 22 Auto Play 23 Auto TV VCR 23 Front Panel VCR Display 24 Tape Speed 24 VCR Basics 25 Remote Buttons 26 Component Buttons 26 VCR Function Buttons 26 TV Function Buttons 28 Playing aTape 28 Automatic Rewind 29 Tape Eject 29 Recording 29 Check the SafetyTab 30 Recording 31 Recording Features 32 Express Recording 32 Timer Recording 33 Timer Recordin...

Page 4: ...ures 59 Reception 59 Tape Playback 60 Connections 61 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 61 ConnectingYourVCR 62 Jacks and Cables 62 Choosing a VCR Connection 63 Advantages of AudioNideo Cable Connections 63 Don t Forget About the Auto TVNCR Feature 63 IV with RF Jack Only 64 TV with Audio Video Jacks 65 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 66 IV with RF ...

Page 5: ...hree 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 index...

Page 6: ...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 Connections...

Page 7: ...ith audiolvideo cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner 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...

Page 8: ...es 7 Audio 8 Languages 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 6 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 6 Set Auto Repeat Commercial Advance 0 Exit 3 Press2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 6 Set Auto Repeat Z Commercial Advance...

Page 9: ...STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR 7 ...

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Page 11: ...t to 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 2 SETFING ...

Page 12: ...UT 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 MENUS 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 a...

Page 13: ...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 ireceiver 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 P...

Page 14: ... your digital satellite receiver from the Digital Satellite Receiver Codes 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...

Page 15: ...NU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 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 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 ALL ...

Page 16: ...turn 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 cable box from the list in your User s Manual your 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 Hit...

Page 17: ...ssary 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 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4to di...

Page 18: ...d 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 d...

Page 19: ... 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 required such as Auto Channel Search setting the Time Zone and setting the Daylight Savings feature ...

Page 20: ...s 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 willl not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful try tuning the VCR or cable box to a channel carrying the XD...

Page 21: ... 2 Press 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 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel Enterthe data usingthe number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and followthe on screendirections SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date...

Page 22: ...4 3 23 2 I Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save 20 Screen is for an example only t Two DigitVCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertain ment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Ch...

Page 23: ...st Choio_ 96 First Choio_Two 97 First Choio_Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learni _g Channel 65 MeteoMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePIus 52 Nashville I_letwork 73 Newsworld CBC 53 Le Reseau _es Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ec ran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 1 V5 Montreal 92 Viewer s Choice...

Page 24: ...0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OPTION The VCR s remote controls two compatible RCA ProScan 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 ...

Page 25: ...ying 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 VC R This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFE Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is...

Page 26: ...rd 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 LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LR You cannot record in the LP speed SLP Super Long Play Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded ...

Page 27: ...g a 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 to learn more about yourVCR just keep reading V 13 V I V I VCR Basics_tellsyou what you need to know in order to watch a movie J or tape your favorite show 25 ...

Page 28: ...rogrammed to control different brands of receivers Used with the PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box if programmed and sets the remote to control the cable box rv Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan0 or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Also used with the PWR button to turn on a different brand of TV if programmed and sets the remote to control the TV VCR1 Turns on a compatible RC...

Page 29: ...U on the TV screen 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 PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape PWR Turns the VCR off REC Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REV Re...

Page 30: ...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 PWR Turns the TV on and off SLOW and Used with some TV menus to select and adjust features VOL Up and Down Raises and lo...

Page 31: ...ed to eject the tape RECORDING If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote see Tape Speed in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speeds 2 Press the RECORD REC button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like dur...

Page 32: ...se 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 Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape 30 ...

Page 33: ...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 V 4 RECORDING V 31 ...

Page 34: ...ding when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton 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 R...

Page 35: ...ncluding 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 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 cable box for ...

Page 36: ...he 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 I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit...

Page 37: ...ording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to ave the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue r VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program UNRECOGNIZED NU...

Page 38: ...ng Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program I One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 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 IV OR SAP SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM Some TV programs are broadcast with s...

Page 39: ...L MONO jacks on the back of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button once to record from the back AUDIO IN jacks L1 will appear in the VCR s display panel Press the INPUT button twice to record from the front AUDIO IN jacks L2 will appear in the VCR s display panel The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording speed 3 St...

Page 40: ...tab in place into the recording VCR Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback When you reach the point onqthe tape or program where you want to begin copying press PAUSE again You may need to adjust the tracking Press the RECORD button then press PAUSE on the recording VCR Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape To edit segments that you do not want t...

Page 41: ...g 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 DVD on remote to control playback VCR 4 Use FWD REV0and 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 pau...

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Page 43: ...onents such as a television satellite receiver cable box laser disc player DVD player or RCA audio component It is initially programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScan TV or digital satellite receiver Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed V V V PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE V 41 ...

Page 44: ...mands the remote is programmed 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 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then press the PWR button 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV Try pressing butto...

Page 45: ...005 MGA 006 01 1 014 019 022 027 041 056 061 068 Brand Code Mitsubishi 006 01 1 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 061 068 108 MTC 01 1 019 027 Multivision 081 NAD 018 023 NEC 01 1 014 019 027 038 084 Panasonic 012 013 038 086 I I I Philco 006 007 010 01 1 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 Philips 002 006 007 010 01 1 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Pioneer 01 1 027 045 062 093 I 13 Portlan...

Page 46: ...on press SAT CABLE and then PWR 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 44 Cabl_ Box Codes ABC 022 046 053 054 Anvision 007 008 Cablestar 007 008 Diamond 056 Eagle 007 008 Eastern International 002 General Instrument 004 005 0 II5 023 024 025 02 0 036 046 Hamlin 003 012 013 034 048 Hita...

Page 47: ... up or down to see if the auxiliary component responds to the remote commands OPE RATI NG TH E AUXI LIARY COMPON ENT 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 PWR 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component Try pressing buttons such...

Page 48: ... VCR2 DVD button on the remote Enter the three digit code from the code list Release the VCR2oDVD button and press PWR If the component turns off setup is complete OPE RATE TH E COMPON ENT After you have set up your remote see which buttons will operate it 1 Point the remote at the component and press VCR2 DVD If it does not turn on press VCR2 DVD and then PWR 2 You may want to experiment to see w...

Page 49: ...CE VCR OPERATION COMMERCIALD I_ADVANCE MOVIEI I ADVANCE Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Auto Repeat Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception AudioTape Playback 6 V V OTH ER FEATURES V 47 ...

Page 50: ...isplay 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 promo...

Page 51: ...Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF Select ON and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording 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 ...

Page 52: ...s 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 playback ...

Page 53: ... E_ _ADVANCE MOVIE I_ADVANCE helps you 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 _ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SPspeed with the safety tab removed 1 Insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH The following menu appears...

Page 54: ... 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 Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the stop mode Press 2 to Go...

Page 55: ...asic 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 56: ...p after a few minutes FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance 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 r...

Page 57: ...RCH Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number Press SEARCH to exit INDEX SEARCH Searc _ing for index n_Jmber 12 Press sr0P to cancel IhDEX SEARCH SearcFirg 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 se...

Page 58: ...or blank section of tape Press SEARCH to exit BLANK SEARCH Searching for blank 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 TRACKIN...

Page 59: ...Auto TV VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 6 Set Auto Repeat 7 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 4 Press 6 to display the AUTO REPEATscreen 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 MENU to exit Enter the length of time hours and minutes you want the tape 1 oplay in a repeating loop using the number buttons on the remote More Abou...

Page 60: ...television 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 when you are playing back hi fi Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP or a dub...

Page 61: ... the 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 Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circu...

Page 62: ...The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input 0 RFJack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality 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 yell...

Page 63: ...agrams 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 thern to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back video...

Page 64: ... 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 another 1 Be...

Page 65: ... Position it 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 VCR S SIGNALS lI WALL Position 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 TVNCR feature t...

Page 66: ...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 unscrambled ...

Page 67: ... 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 L2 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L1 for the front jacks 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 off air or cable program and watch another 1...

Page 68: ...ut to record or watch the VCR or satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L2 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L1 for the front jacks 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 PLAY To record one off air or cable program a...

Page 69: ...ription of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and Questions and Answers about COMNIERCIALI_I_ ADVANCE in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 69 ...

Page 70: ...tween the line input and 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 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 s...

Page 71: ...ghts when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAR STEREO Indicator Lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stere Time Time Counter Channel Number Line Input Indicator L1 or L2 or Status Indicators Time or Time Counter Current time or time counter appears Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number or line indicator L1 or L2 briefly appears when selected Stat...

Page 72: ...DEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder0 when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L1 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 1...

Page 73: ...n RCA ProScan or GE TV Remote no longer controls a compatible TV cable box satellite receiver or auxiliary component Press the correct component button to set the remote to control the corresponding component 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 Remove batteries and hold number bu...

Page 74: ... in pause 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 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 Plus co...

Page 75: ... 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 mor...

Page 76: ...creen 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...

Page 77: ...o 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 Neft at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional prog ammed recordings Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings No If two or more recordings are pr...

Page 78: ...nches high 93 mm 15 inches wide 380 mm 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 s...

Page 79: ...mer 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 80: ...audio video cable 63 choosing 63 TV with audio video jacks 65 IV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only 66 TV with audio video jacks and satellite 80 receiver 68 TV with RF j_ck and satellite receiver 67 TV with RF jack only 64 two VCRs 38 Contents 1 Controls back panel 72 front panel 70 Copying and editing tapes 38 Copying tapes with AutoEdil 39 Date and time setting...

Page 81: ...ellite system 11 first 3 language 10 remote VCR1 VCR2 option 22 tape speed feature 24 time zone 17 using menus 10 using setup feature onVCR MAIN MENU 10 VCR 9 Signal type selecting 16 changing 16 SLOW button 27 28 54 Slow motion playback 54 SLP indicator 71 Solving problems 73 SP indicator 71 Specifications 78 Speed LP 24 SLP 24 SP 24 SPEED button 24 27 29 32 _ 5 37 Speed indicators 71 Speeds reco...

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