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VCR User’s Guide

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Page 2: ...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 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 Product Registration Pleas...

Page 3: ...ch as a camcorder Requirements Open the front door covering the front A V jacks Make sure that all A V connections are snug To see a connected device s image turn the VCR to its Video Line Input by pressing the remote control s INPUT button ShowSaver Memory Protection Description Set timer programs are stored indefinitely using the VCR s permanent memory so you ll never have to worry about losing ...

Page 4: ... make it easy to search to the beginning of a recorded program During playback you can scan forward on the tape by entering any number of index marks or by simply scanning Requirements Activate the Index Search mode using the remote control s SEARCH button Commercial Scan Description The purpose of Commercial Scan is to assist you in searching forward on a tape through a block of commercials Requi...

Page 5: ... 13 Recording 13 Check the Safety Tab 13 Using the VCR s Menu System 15 Using On Screen Menus to Set Up Features 16 Language 16 Cable Box Setup 16 VCR Channels List 17 Auto Channel Searching 17 Changing the Signal Type 18 Adding or Removing Channels 18 Time and Date 19 Auto Clock Set Feature 19 To Turn Auto Clock Set ON 19 Setting the Time Zone 19 Setting Daylight Saving Time 20 Setting Time and D...

Page 6: ...cture Search Options 32 Forward and Reverse Search 32 Commercial Scan 33 Slow Motion 33 Frame Advance 33 Index Search 33 Zero Search 34 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature 35 Tracking 35 Time Counter 35 On Screen Displays 36 Other Information 37 Troubleshooting 38 General Problems 38 Playback Problems 39 Recording Problems 41 Front Panel 42 Display Panel 43 Back Panel 44 Specifications 45 Cleaning the V...

Page 7: ...apter Overview Things to Consider Before Connecting Choosing Your Connection Making Connections Why You Should Connect with Audio Video Jacks Navigating On Screen Menus Completing the QuickSet Guide Basic Recording Chapter 1 ...

Page 8: ...r unit for detailed information Protect Components From Overheating Never block ventilation slots in any component Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing components in a stand Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of a stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components Cable C...

Page 9: ...vanced setup see the instructions on page 48 Using A V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV requires tuning to the TV s Video Line Input to see the VCR s picture For more information about finding your TV s Video Line Input see page 47 Choose Your Connection There are several ways to hook up your VCR depending on the components connected Please use the following chart to determine which connection i...

Page 10: ...enna IN jack 2 Connect the antenna cable feed to the VCR Connect the cable or antenna RF coaxial cable to the ANT IN jack on your VCR Note Flip the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR to the channel that is not used in your area This will be the channel that the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR s picture Go To Page 11 VCR TV CH ANT IN OUT IN AUDIO VIDEO 3 4 RF OUT VCR TV back panel CAB...

Page 11: ...NTENNA input jack on the TV 3 Connect the antenna to your satellite receiver If necessary connect an antenna or cable box RF coaxial cable not included to the antenna input jack on the satellite receiver 4 Connect the satellite feed to the satellite receiver Connect the satellite receiver s RF coaxial cable feed not included to the satellite input jack on the satellite receiver Go To Page 11 VCR T...

Page 12: ... Connect the cable box to the VCR Connect one end of a second RF coaxial cable not included to the cable box s TV output jack and the other end to the antenna input jack on the TV 3 Connect the cable feed to your cable box Connect the RF coaxial cable feed not included to the antenna input jack on the cable box Go To Page 11 CABLE ANTENNA VCR TV VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO L IN OUT CH3 CH4 CABLE ...

Page 13: ...ontrol 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote control 2 Insert new batteries matching the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram in the battery compartment 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote Turn on the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and press the VCR button on the remote control to turn it on Note If you have an RCA GE or Proscan TV your VCR s remote control...

Page 14: ...French The remaining menus throughout the setup will appear in the language chosen Just follow the step by step procedures until the QuickSet Guide is complete Accessing Menus The series of preferences that are set in the QuickSet Guide can also be handled individually using the VCR s on screen menu system There are other settings not covered in the initial setup that are also handled using the on...

Page 15: ...y rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press the ON OFF button and the VCR will turn off after finishing If the tape has no safety tab it will be ejected Tape Eject Press the EJECT button on the VCR when stopped to eject the tape You can also press and hold the remote control s STOP button for three seconds Recording To Capture Programming with...

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Page 17: ...15 Using the VCR s Menu System Chapter Overview Setting Up the VCR s Preferences Using On Screen Menus Cable Box Setup Setting Time and Date Setting VCR Preferences Chapter 2 ...

Page 18: ... select LANGUAGE 3 Select English Spanish Español or French Français Cable Box Setup This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box In this case the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 ...

Page 19: ... Press 1 to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 4 Select one of the three options Cable TV searches for cable stations Antenna searches for local broadcast stations Detect Automatically decides which input to use for you Notes With Detect Automatically a strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause channels to be detected inaccurately If this should happen manually select the input signal for the ...

Page 20: ...ose ADD REMOVE CHANNELS To go to the channel you want to add or remove use the remote control s CHANNEL or buttons or enter a specific channel number using the number buttons Once the desired channel is displayed the on screen menu will tell you if the channel is currently in the VCR s viewing list Press the CLEAR button to remove a channel from the available channels list or press the INFO button...

Page 21: ...arrying time data If the time does not automatically set after trying for ten minutes manually set the time and date information using the TIME menu see the next page for information on manually setting time and date information To Turn Auto Clock Set ON Note make sure that available channels time zone and Daylight Saving features are set before turning on Auto Clock Set 1 Press MENU to display th...

Page 22: ...numbers and follow the on screen directions to exit the menus Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu Note The features described on the following pages are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu To Access the PREFERENCES Menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to select PREFERENCES You are now ready to select an item from the PREFERENCES menu to set up SET TIME AND ...

Page 23: ...rt a tape with its safety tab removed To Access Auto Play 1 In the PREFERENCES menu press 2 repeatedly to switch between Auto Play ON and OFF Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR To control whether the VCR s TV VCR setting chan...

Page 24: ...hether the VCR is on or off DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level whether the VCR is on or off Tape Speed You can choose a preferred tape speed for recording either Standard Play SP or Super Long Play SLP The speed selected appears in the VCR s display panel and in timer and VCR Plus recording menus To Select a Preferred Tape Speed In the PREFERENCES menu press the 6 button repeatedly to...

Page 25: ... into the end time Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box ejecting a tape powering off the VCR power interruption or by recording start When a duration time has been set The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the set Auto Repeat duration The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0 00 The ...

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Page 27: ...25 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Chapter 3 ...

Page 28: ...he second two Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 for two seconds then when the dashes appear press 2 then press 3 CHAN up and down buttons Scan up or down through the VCR s stored channels Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns the display to the normal signal FORWARD Advanc...

Page 29: ...k rewinding and fast forwarding Pressing the STOP button for several seconds also ejects an inserted tape TRACKING up and down Allows the manual reduction of streaks which may appear on the picture during regular or slow motion playback Reduces picture jitter during stop action paused playback TV Puts the remote control in TV mode This button will automatically turn on most RCA GE and Proscan TVs ...

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Page 31: ...29 Using the VCR s Features Chapter Overview Recording Express Recording XPR Timer Recordings Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Chapter 4 ...

Page 32: ... on tape length up to four hours total To Activate XPR 1 If necessary turn on the VCR and tune it to the channel with the desired programming 2 If necessary insert a tape with its safety tab in place into the VCR Make sure it is cued to record at the proper starting point Note To override the preferred tape speed setting press the SPEED button on the remote control repeatedly to toggle between SP ...

Page 33: ... press INPUT to select the video line input if using A V jacks to connect the VCR to the TV and start and end times including AM or PM The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the recording date and speed can be changed 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct 7 Press the MENU button to save Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in pro...

Page 34: ...ime to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press the PAUSE button on the recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on the playback VCR by using the FWD REV and PLAY buttons and then cue using the PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying 9 Press the STOP button on both VCRs when finished Pict...

Page 35: ... minutes Frame Advance Frame Advance lets you view stop action one frame after another during playback To Start Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to freeze the action 2 Press F ADV on the remote control each time you want to view the next frame of the scene 3 Press the PAUSE or PLAY button on the remote control PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal play...

Page 36: ...asting five minutes or less Index marks that start at the beginning of the tape Zero Search The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to the 0 00 00 counter reading from anywhere on the tape This is a convenient way to play a segment of the tape several times 1 Cue a tape to the spot you wish to return to 2 Press the CLEAR button twice to reset the counter to 0 00 00 3 Continue pla...

Page 37: ... can also use tracking when pausing a tape to reduce the noise of the stilled picture When manually adjusting the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on eject the tape and reinsert it Tracking has no effect when recording only during playback Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time used in recording or playing back a tape The time counter helps loca...

Page 38: ...isplayed in the VCR s front panel 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen The time counter is also displayed in the VCR s front panel 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen 4 Press INFO again to return to the normal display The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel Note Turning off the VCR also resets the displays No displays wil...

Page 39: ...ation Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Front Rear and Display Panel Diagram Specifications Care and Cleaning Warranty Information Finding the TV s Video Line Input Advanced Connection Diagram Glossary Index Chapter 5 ...

Page 40: ...ates an RCA GE or Proscan TV Press the TV button to put remote control in TV controlling mode The remote control should then operate the TV There s poor quality or no picture for normal TV viewing If using RF coaxial cables to connect the VCR to the TV make sure the VCR indicator is not displayed on the VCR s front panel press the remote control s TV VCR button to toggle between VCR and TV viewing...

Page 41: ...tomatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead Auto Channel Search may not be necessary if using a cable box to view all channels Contact your local cable company for more information On screen menus appear in a foreign language Check the LANGUAGE menu to choose a preferred on screen language Playback Problems Snowy or no p...

Page 42: ...s sign appears in front of the displayed time if you rewind a tape back further than a counter reading of 0 00 00 The VCR will not play Make sure there is a tape in the VCR Try ejecting then reinserting the tape Check to make sure the tape is not damaged or broken Make sure the VCR is not in Pause mode Press the remote control s PAUSE or PLAY button to return to normal playback Make sure the Pro T...

Page 43: ...record make sure the safety tab on the tape is in place A timer recording didn t record or the wrong program recorded Make sure any connected cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when the recording time began Make sure the program information was entered correctly i e channel number and start stop times A power interruption may have occurred Reset the time and date and try again Time incl...

Page 44: ...de Searches the picture forward during playback mode PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on and off RECORD Starts VCR recording Press repeatedly for setting Express Recording time duration REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback mode STOP E...

Page 45: ...rching forward SRCH The VCR is searching in reverse SLOW A tape is playing back in slow motion STOP A tape is in stop mode 0 00 0 30 1 00 etc An Express Recording is in progress Tape In indicator Displays when the VCR has a tape inserted TIMER Displayed when an Express Recording XPR or timer recording is under way or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the power is turned OFF TIMER flash...

Page 46: ... VCR or remote control to select the video line input L1 and record from these jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when connected to these jacks CH 3 4 switch Determines the channel which the TV must be tuned to in order to see the VCR s picture Not used when connecting the VCR to the TV using Audio Video cables RF OUT jack Passes the VC...

Page 47: ...inches deep 239 mm Weight 5 72 pounds 2 6 kg Other Automatic head cleaner Storage Temperature 22 F to 149 F Range 30 C to 65 C Operating 41 F to 104 F Temperature Range 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bott...

Page 48: ...cribes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A VCR pu...

Page 49: ... might access the video line input by Pressing a button on the TV s remote control see the table below Selecting a specific channel from the TV s on screen menu system see the table below Tuning directly to the video line input by selecting a specific channel number see the table below Going through all available channels by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV or its remote control C...

Page 50: ... VCR s ANT IN jack Connect the other end to the satellite receiver s antenna output jack B Connect the A V cables Connect an audio cable to the VCR s Audio IN jack and the other end to the satellite receiver s audio output jack if your satellite receiver has more than one audio out jack use the L channel jack to make the connection Connect one end of the video cable to the VCR s VIDEO IN jack and ...

Page 51: ...t period of time using 30 minute increments Pro Tect Plus Allows the VCR to be disabled so that the front panel and remote control buttons don t work Useful for protecting timer recordings QuickSet Guide An first time use interactive menu based system that walks you through several setup steps in a series of questions The QuickSet Guide is also available in the VCR s Main Menu VCR Channels List Th...

Page 52: ...ing tapes 32 D Date and time setting 19 Design specifications 45 Display panel 43 Displays on screen 36 E EJECT button 13 EnergySaver feature 22 Express Recording XPR 30 F F ADV button 33 FF display 43 FORWARD button 13 26 32 34 35 Frame advance 33 Front panel controls 42 FWD button 32 34 35 42 G Glossary 49 GO BACK button 26 H HI display 43 I Index search 33 Indicators display panel 43 INFO butto...

Page 53: ...enu 20 tape speed feature 22 time and date 19 time zone 19 using menu system 16 Signal type changing 18 selecting 18 SLOW display 43 Slow motion 33 Specifications 45 Speed SLP 22 SP 22 SPEED button 13 22 30 Speeds recording 22 SRCH displays 43 STOP button 13 27 30 32 34 42 STOP display 43 T Tab safety 13 Tape eject 13 Tape speeds 22 Time and date 19 Time counter 35 TIME menu 19 Time setting Daylig...

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Page 56: ... 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Indonesia TOCOM 1570821B Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product ...

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