RCA VR694HF, User Manual

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Page 2: ... 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 in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner...

Page 3: ...rksheet 19 Additional Set Up Features 20 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 20 Auto Play 21 Auto TV VCR 21 EnergySaver 22 Front Panel VCR Display 22 Tape Speed 22 VCR Basics 23 Remote Buttons 24 Component Buttons 24 VCR Function Buttons 25 TV Function Buttons 26 Playing a Tape 27 Automatic Rewind 27 Tape Eject 27 Recording 28 Recording 29 Express Recording XPR 30 Timer Recording 31 Timer Recording With the V...

Page 4: ... Feature 54 Tracking 54 Time Counter 55 On Screen Displays 55 Audio Set Up Features 56 Reception 56 Tape Playback 57 Connections 59 Jacks and Cables 60 Choosing a VCR Connection 61 TV With RF Jack Only 62 TV With Audio Video Jacks 63 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 64 TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver 65 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Digital Sat...

Page 5: ...rol 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 FIRSTTHINGS FIRST V V V V WHAT REMAINS The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and a...

Page 6: ...our 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 to the right if you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the section Connections toward the back of the manual for additional connection options STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blad...

Page 7: ...pick different options for your VCR VCR Viewing Channel When using the ANTENNA jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 When using the audio video jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to the TV s video input STEP 7 USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR The first time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the Guide ...

Page 8: ...SLP 7 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to toggle between Auto Play ON and OFF 4 When you have made your choice press 0 on the remote to exit the Preferences menu and 0 to exit the Main Menu Once you understand how to use the menus move on to the next section Using the Arrow Buttons Use the menu arrow and OK buttons on the remote control to access and select menu items GUIDE INFO 0 0 MENU CLEAR ...

Page 9: ...to this section Language Selection Setup for a Satellite Receiver Antenna Cable Box Set Up VCR Channel List Set Up Auto Channel Search Time Zone and Daylight Savings Auto Clock Manually Setting Time and Date Channel Set for theVCR Plus Interactive Programming System RemoteVCR1NCR2 Feature Auto Play AutoTVNCR EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness Preferred Tape Speed 2 V SE rFING UPTHE VCR V V V V V V...

Page 10: ...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 I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio l iTll 0 Exit 2 Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 2 Fra_ais Press MENU to continue 3 SelectEnglish or Frangais French Is Something...

Page 11: ...dd Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup I 0 Exit Press 6 to select SAT SETUP SAT SETUP On what channel does the VCN receive signals from the SAT receiver Enter 01 125 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Enter the output channel of your satellite receive_ usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU The VCR confirms that it receives all satellite signals on th...

Page 12: ...1 RCA 000 001 Sony 072 Toshiba 073 I This VCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown SAT SETUP Please turn oR your SAT Receiver and tune it to channel 100 Press MENU to continue Once you have completed the setup the VCR confirmsthe satellite receiver setup is completed orcanceled CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box There are...

Page 13: ...box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote controllable CABLE BOX SETUP Can your cable box be operated with a remote control il 2 No if your cable box is remote controllable turn it on and tune it to channel 2 Press MENU to continue Continued on Next Page Cable Box Setup All channels enter two numbers for output channel of your cable...

Page 14: ...3 004 005 006 007 053 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 Magnavox 025 Memorex 026 Movie Time 00...

Page 15: ... 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 sele...

Page 16: ...e channel you want to remove or add 4 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit 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 pr...

Page 17: ...Alaska 6 Hawaii Press MENU to continue 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 Auto Clock Info With a cable box the VCR will not reset the c...

Page 18: ...f the time is found and is not correct select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system SET 1 2 3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU Press 3 to display the TIME menu Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October Yes DST is observed No Press MENU to continue Spri...

Page 19: ...us 2 Timer Recordings D li 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME In _ Jim r4a i _ 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings 3 0 Exit Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date 4 Press MENU to cancel Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow...

Page 20: ...3 2 1 Use CN to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen shown is for an example only 18 Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV U S 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 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Fam...

Page 21: ...anadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 N...

Page 22: ...ible 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 ...

Page 23: ... its safety tab removed to start playing automaticaUy AUTO TV VC R 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 TVjacks of your VCR and TV and watch your ...

Page 24: ...bright DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level 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 SLR You can override the preferred tape speed Pressthe SPEED button on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu When you tur...

Page 25: ...orded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading V V 3 VCR BASICS V V V V V I VCR Basicstells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape J your favorite show 23 ...

Page 26: ...te 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 receiven 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 ProS...

Page 27: ... another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the status displays of the VCR 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 Numbers 0 through 9 Select a c...

Page 28: ...satllite antenna signals and stabdard TV antenna signals CH and Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen 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 GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TV s INFO Shows the TV s ...

Page 29: ...treaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP 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 ON OFF and the VCR will turn off after rewinding TAPE EJECT Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape Pause If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few...

Page 30: ...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 STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use make sure there sa 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...

Page 31: ...rent recording features available to suit your needs Recording Features include Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with the VCR Plus Programming System Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes V V V RECORDING V V V V 29 ...

Page 32: ...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 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each t...

Page 33: ...he 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 Continued on Next Page 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 The output of your...

Page 34: ...n programming guide Setting Up the Channel List if you did not set up the 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 the VCR Plus Programming System 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAiN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I...

Page 35: ...ay 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel 5 indicate how often you want the program to be recorded 6 Program I One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 99 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing th...

Page 36: ... Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 11 18 99 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program 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 NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER appears...

Page 37: ...icator appears in the VCR s display panel If not press TV VCR on the VCR or ANTENNA on the remote to turn it on 4 5 6 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 Select the channel or line input to be recorded Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record See Oth...

Page 38: ...lifier or receiver Do not use the phono input Refer to your amplifier or receiver user s guide USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES I Recording audio only will erase 1 anything that was previously recorded I on the tape J f Audio Connection 1 II I I I 1 I I_ _ I I Use one VCR as the playback VCRand the other as the recording VCR 1 Turn on the TV and VCRs 2 3 4 Tune the TV to the VCR viewin...

Page 39: ...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 w...

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Page 41: ...ther 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 The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component V V V V I 5 PROGRAMTHE REMOTE V V V 39 ...

Page 42: ...R 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 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 ...

Page 43: ... for the component in the code list on page 43 3 Press and hold the component button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the list on page 43 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 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand if you ...

Page 44: ...f the auxiliary component responds to the remote commands OPERATING THE AUXILIARY COMPONENT After you have programmed your remote see which buttons will operate your component 1 2 Point the remote at the component and press AUX If it does not turn on press AUX and then ON OFF You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component Try pressing buttons such as play REVERSE and F...

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Page 47: ... Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Tape Playback V V V V 6 V OTH ER FEATURES V V COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT Inc MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D Little Enterprises Inc 45 ...

Page 48: ...ed 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 locate 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 featur...

Page 49: ...g ON or OFF Select ON and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the foUowing 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 once you ve stopped recording The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you re...

Page 50: ...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 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 ...

Page 51: ...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 I_ 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 on the VCR or remote control and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANC...

Page 52: ...rt 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 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 5O Press SEARCH for next Preview Search Note Any time during the preview search mode ...

Page 53: ... or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 2 Press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV 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 SPor SLP speed 1 in pause mode press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV to start slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD FWD to increase or REVERSE REV to decrease t...

Page 54: ...ture is best for tapes recorded in the SPor SLPspeed 1 in play or still mode turn the shuttle ring clockwise for forward or counterclockwise for reverse to begin searching The farther you turn the dial the faster the search speed 2 Press PLAY PAUSE to turn off the shuttle feature and return to normal playback Additional Notes on the Shuttle Dial in the stop mode turn the shuttle ring more than hal...

Page 55: ...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 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at t...

Page 56: ...emote s ON OFF VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever button your VCR is set to respond to until LOCK disappears ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or noise from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape o...

Page 57: ...m 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 ...

Page 58: ...enu to setup 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 SAR Select STEREOfor normal or stereo broadcast TV recording The STEREOindicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting st...

Page 59: ...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 ba...

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Page 61: ...e 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 circulate freel...

Page 62: ...e supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input 9 RF Jack 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 yellow for video re...

Page 63: ... 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 antenna 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 connecti...

Page 64: ...cables for a cable box 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 3CH 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 Begin rec...

Page 65: ...or cablelantenna connection 2 for cable box 3 audiolvideo cables Position Remote Controllable Cable Box VCR f _ I _ CABLE BOX 22222222 22222 TRANSMITTER I VCR S _ SIGNAL 3 To connect I Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your iV to its video input channel Use of I V VCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote is not required Auto TV V...

Page 66: ... 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 on the VCR ANTENNA on remote 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 progr...

Page 67: ...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 L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 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 progra...

Page 68: ... Tune your TV to its video input to record or watch the VCR or satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFE Use of TVoVCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 if n...

Page 69: ...This portion of the manual also contains Troubleshooting Tips and a questions and answers area for the COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE feature This information is offered to help to resolve a number of simple problems Finally this chapter contains warranty and specifications information for your PROSCAN VCR V V V V V V V REFERENCE 67 ...

Page 70: ...ugh the menu system INPUT Selects between the line inputs 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 MENU Displays and accesses VCR s menu system on the TV screen PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turn...

Page 71: ... search STILL Playback is paused still frame displayed SLOW Tape playing back in slow motion STOP Tape is in stop mode TAPE Timer recording set VCR turned off and no tape in VCR T REC Timer recording in progress X REC Express recording in progress Hi Fi Indicator Lights when HI FI or MIX is selected in the audio menu Speed Indicator SP or SLP Displays the recording speed SAP Indicator Lights when ...

Page 72: ...d VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT 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 TV Jack Pass...

Page 73: ... the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIALI_I_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 progr...

Page 74: ...nections are secure and correct NOISY OR NO PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK Press TV VCR on VCR ANTENNA on remote to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make su...

Page 75: ... 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 CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECTTIME OR DATE Power interruption Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly Check time zone and daylight savings settings Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS i...

Page 76: ...e must have the safety tab removed and the recording must be in SP speed Home recording was selected for the tape type in the on screen displaty Eject cassette and reinsert VCR FORWARDS THROUGH COMMERCIALS OR MOMENTARILY DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK Commercial I_ Advance feature is set to AUTO Set it to MANUAL COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOT MARK COMMERCIALS WHEN The marking feature ...

Page 77: ... If so follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the Video Input Channel by pressing a button on the remote see table below selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel u...

Page 78: ...nches high 93 ram 17 inches wide 430 mm 11 8 inches deep 300 ram 7 7 pounds 3 5 kg Automatic head cleaner 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 Fto 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 Plast...

Page 79: ...hat 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 i...

Page 80: ...ted or purhased Pro Tect Plus TM Allows you to lock the VCR so that the front panel and remote control buttons don t work Useful for protecting timer recordings QuickSet Guide An interactive menu based guide which helps you set up a number of your VCR s features Also accessible through the main on screen menu SAP Second Audio Program A second sound track that may be included with a stereo broadcas...

Page 81: ...E display 69 C Cable box codes 12 43 Cable box setup 10 Cables positioning 59 types of 60 Cassette in indicator 69 CH and buttons 25 26 40 42 CHAN buttons 13 Channel 314 switch 5 62 65 70 CHANNEL buttons 68 CHANNEL up and down buttons 14 Channel VCR viewing 5 Channels adding removing 14 CHANNELS menu 9 11 13 32 Choosing a VCR connection 61 CLEAR button 25 26 33 41 53 55 68 Clearing timer programs ...

Page 82: ...ance 52 Front panel controls 68 FWD button 37 48 51 53 55 G Glossary 78 GO BACK button 25 26 GUIDE button 26 H HELLO display 69 Hi Fi indicator 69 I IN FROM ANT jack 4 21 36 60 65 70 Included accessories 4 Index search 53 Indicators in display panel 69 INFO button 17 25 55 INPUT button 5 25 31 36 68 75 J Jacks AudioNideo A V 75 Jacks types of 60 L L1 indicator 36 65 L2 indicator 36 65 Language fea...

Page 83: ...g the remote to Control an Audio compone auxiliary component 42 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 31 34 q QuickSet guide 5 8 r REC button 37 REC display 69 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 35 56 RECORD button 26 28 30 35 68 Recording audio only 36 basic 28 broadcast stereo TV 35 copying and editing tapes 36 Express XPR 30 options 29 SAP 35 speeds 22 timer 31 timer with VCR Plus 32 Remote buttons 24 instal...

Page 84: ...ms 72 SP indicator 69 Specifications 76 Speed SLP 22 SP 22 82 SPEED button 22 28 30 33 36 Speed indicators 69 Speeds recording 22 SRCH and display 69 STEREO indicator 69 STILL display 69 STOP button 26 28 30 34 41 53 68 Stopping a timer recording 34 T T REC display 69 Tab safety 28 TAPE display 31 34 69 Tape eject 27 Tape playback feature 57 Tape playback HI FI LINEAR MIX 57 Tape playing a 27 Tape...

Page 85: ...4 46 56 VCRPlus channel list menu 32 recording 32 system channel numbers 18 VCRPLUS menu 32 worksheet for channels 19 VCRPlus System Cable Channel Numbers Canada 19 CableChannel Numbers U S 18 Channel Numbers 18 VCRviewing channel 5 27 VCR1button 20 37 54 VCR2button 24 37 54 Viewing channel 5 69 VOL buttons 26 X X REC display 69 Z Zero search 53 83 ...

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