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VCR Basics

VCR Function Buttons

ANTENNA

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the

VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator in VCR display
panel on or off.

Arrow Buttons (

)

Allow you to move through the menus, enter

data, and change settings of selected features.

CH + and –

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 setting the clock or a timer recording.

EDIT

Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when dubbing.

FORWARD

Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

FR.ADV (Frame Advance)

Advances the tape one frame at a time

during play-pause.

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.

INFO

Shows the status displays 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 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.

ON•OFF

Turns the VCR off or on.

PAUSE

Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to

playback or recording.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

RECORD

Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.

REVERSE

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches

backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

Summary of Contents for PSVR71

Page 1: ...VCR User s Manual MODEL PSVR71 ...

Page 2: ...ilding 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 to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more du...

Page 3: ...8 RemoteVCR1 VCR2 Option 18 Auto Play 19 Auto TV VCR 19 EnergySaver 20 Front Panel VCR Display 20 Tape Speed 20 VCR Basics 21 Remote Buttons 22 Component Buttons 22 VCR Function Buttons 23 TV Function Buttons 24 Playing a Tape 25 Automatic Rewind 25 Tape Eject 25 Recording 26 Recording 27 Express Recording XPR 28 Program Express 29 Timer Recording 29 Timer Recording With theVCR Plus System 31 Stop...

Page 4: ... Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature 52 Tracking 52 Time Counter 53 On Screen Displays 53 Audio Set Up Features 54 Reception 54 Tape Playback 55 Connections 57 Jacks and Cables 58 Choosing aVCR Connection 59 TVWith RF Jack Only 60 TVWith Audio Video Jacks 61 TVWith Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box 62 TVWith RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver 63 TVWith Audio Video Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver ...

Page 5: ...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 What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and a reference section including troubleshooting tips warranty informat...

Page 6: ...TV with AUDIO VIDEO 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 blades Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet To remove band cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades Once the...

Page 7: ...tions for your VCR 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 appears Select a language Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Francais 1 Press 1 for English or 2 for Français French The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language Just follow th...

Page 8: ...ETWEEN Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 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 arr...

Page 9: ...ction Language Selection Cable Box Set Up VCR Channel List Set Up Auto Channel Search Time Zone and Daylight Savings Auto Clock Manually Setting Time and Date VCR Plus Programming System Channels RemoteVCR1 VCR2 Feature Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness Preferred Tape Speed 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First Things First 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other Features 6 5 7 7 8 Connecti...

Page 10: ...ge 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 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English or Français ...

Page 11: ...your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 4 If you selected ALL channels enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box usually 3 4 or Video Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Make sure you enter a ...

Page 12: ...ou use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with such a list it s possible that you will want to add or delete certain channels depending on whether they are active Auto Channel Searching 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels...

Page 13: ...n the scan is complete the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available At this point pressing CHAN or on the remote should only select active channels Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Pre...

Page 14: ...ate the clock each time you turn off the VCR The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock feature is set to ON by default 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 whic...

Page 15: ...3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings 0 Exit 3 Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 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 If the time is not corr...

Page 16: ... Daylight Savings Time If you choose Automatic the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal channel Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring Daylight Savings begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 a m to 3 a m forward one hour remember to include the extra hour for timer recordings falling within this time frame In theAutumn...

Page 17: ...it 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set OFF 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 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions to exit the menus SET TIM...

Page 18: ...n used is for an example only VCR Plus Programming System Channel List Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus system channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time See next page for Canadian List Two DigitVCR Plus System Channel Numbers for CableTV Canadian List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black En...

Page 19: ... News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia TheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashvill...

Page 20: ...anel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Commercial Advance 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option The VCR s remote control unit can operate up to two compatible 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...

Page 21: ...u want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing 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 VCR 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 t...

Page 22: ... display 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 SLP You can override the preferred tape speed Press the SPEED button on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu Wh...

Page 23: ...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 VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First Things First 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other Features 6 5 7 7 8 Connections Reference Prog...

Page 24: ...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 receiver 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 ProScan RCA or...

Page 25: ... 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 INFO Shows the status displays 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 Displ...

Page 26: ...om 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 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 9...

Page 27: ... to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSE on the remote to position the tape Press PLAY if necessary to begin tape play Press PAUSE for stop action Press TRACKING up or down TRACKING or on the remote to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP to stop playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatica...

Page 28: ...tton 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 STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use 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 If the safety tab is removed and you ...

Page 29: ...ording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Program Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with theVCR Plus Programming System Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First Things First 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other Features 6 5 7 7 8 Connections Reference Program The Remote ...

Page 30: ...es Express Recording XPR Use express recording when you 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...

Page 31: ...EXP to activate the display The channel number flashes in the display panel 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to choose a channel then press PROG EXP to select it 5 Repeat step 4 to enter START time END time DATE of recording and tape SPEED information 6 Press PROG EXP when SAVE flashes in the display SAVED appears to let you know the program is set Use the up and down arrow buttons to review or...

Page 32: ...ss MENU to save Program 1 One Time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 99 Thu Tape Speed SLP 1 SP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save 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 Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the saf...

Page 33: ...ss 1 to display the VCR PLUS system menu VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing _ Press MENU to cancel 3 Enter the VCR PlusCode system shown in your local television programming guide Screen shown is just an example VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4 Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number Continued on Next Page VCR...

Page 34: ...kly once per week 0 Cancel 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Program 1 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 6 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 the end time comes in han...

Page 35: ...r next prog 3 Press INFO to edit CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program Editing a Timer Program Instead of having to delete and reenter a timer program you can edit incorrect entries of the program 1 Display the program you want to edit and press INFO 2 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded 3 Use the CLEAR or left and right buttons to move the cursor to the item you want t...

Page 36: ...emote to turn it on 4 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 5 Select the channel or line input to be recorded 6 Set the Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record See Other Features section AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit 7 Press RECORD to ...

Page 37: ...for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 Turn on the TV and VCRs 2 Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 3 If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using the audio vi...

Page 38: ... 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 where you want to begin ...

Page 39: ...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 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First Things First 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other Features 6 5 7 7 8 Connections Reference Program The Remote ...

Page 40: ... Receiver 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 pr...

Page 41: ...programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component in the code list on page 41 3 Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the list on page 41 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 n...

Page 42: ...d the AUX button 4 Enter the 4 digit code from the code list on the next page 5 Release the AUX button and press ON OFF or CHAN up or down to see if 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 Point the remote at the component and press AUX If it does not turn on pres...

Page 43: ...lsar 1151 Pulser 1004 Quasar 1003 1054 1070 1094 Radio Shack Realistic 1000 1004 1006 1012 1038 1049 1095 1162 1171 1172 RCA 1000 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1019 1096 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1129 1179 1181 1187 1188 1190 Rhapsody 1176 Runco 1151 Sampo 1004 1006 1171 1172 1175 Samsung 1004 1005 1006 1012 1015 1019 1104 1105 1106 1171 1172 Samsux 1171 Sansui 1191 Sanyo 1004 1048 1049 1050 1080 1...

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Page 45: ... Movie Advance Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Tape Playback 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First Things First 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other Features 6 5 7 7 8 Connections Reference Program The Remote ...

Page 46: ...background 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 S...

Page 47: ...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 Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the commercials when you ve stop the recording The VCR is waiting to mark commercia...

Page 48: ...kipped if 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 co...

Page 49: ...e 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 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 EJECT on the VCR STOP on remote and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears MOVIE ADVANCE ...

Page 50: ...P 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 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 ...

Page 51: ...rch forward 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 SP or 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 t...

Page 52: ...ayback The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 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 ri...

Page 53: ...ess CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press FORWARD FWD to search forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse The VCR 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 tap...

Page 54: ...s ON OFF VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever controls your VCR until LOCK appears in the display LOCK appears when the feature is activated and if you attempt to turn on the VCR while the feature is on To unlock the feature and turn on the VCR Press and hold either the remote s ON OFF VCR1 or VCR2 button whichever button your VCR is set to respond to until LOCK disappears Tracking Your VCR has automatic...

Page 55: ...unter 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 displays The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel 2 Press INFO again to have ...

Page 56: ...an item from the menu to set up 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 SAP Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording The STEREO indicator lights when the station you are tuned ...

Page 57: ...nect your 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 ...

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Page 59: ...o 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 SafetyTips 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 freely Do not stack components Allow adequate venti...

Page 60: ...T TO TV The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input 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 yello...

Page 61: ...grams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video 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 videotap...

Page 62: ...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 recording a program using one of the re...

Page 63: ...ect 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 one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the re...

Page 64: ...ction 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 program 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the r...

Page 65: ...d 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 program and watch another 1 Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin recording a progra...

Page 66: ...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 OFF Use of TV VCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote is not required 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 Begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different ch...

Page 67: ...ontrols and display You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First Things First 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other Features 6 5 7 7 8 Connections Reference Program The Remote ...

Page 68: ... 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 PROG EXP Used for program express ON OFF Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote ...

Page 69: ...ck 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 SAP is selected in t...

Page 70: ...MONO and 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 Ja...

Page 71: ... set to 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 ...

Page 72: ...enna connections 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...

Page 73: ...VCR and 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 incorrect time 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 carryi...

Page 74: ... cassette 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 Advance feature is set to AUTO Set it to MANUAL Commercial Advance feature does not mark commercials when The marking fea...

Page 75: ... 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 up or down buttons...

Page 76: ...00 mm Weight 8 2 pounds 3 7 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 bottom of the cabi...

Page 77: ...pleted What 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 incorp...

Page 78: ...gram a timer recording using the VCR s front panel buttons instead of the on screen menu Pro Tect Plus 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 Pr...

Page 79: ...4 Broadcast stereoTV recording 34 BYE display 67 C Cable box codes 41 Cable box setup 9 Cables positioning 57 types of 58 Cassette in indicator 67 CH and buttons 23 24 38 40 CHAN buttons 11 Channel 3 4 Switch 68 Channel 3 4 switch 5 60 63 CHANNEL buttons 12 66 Channel VCR viewing 5 Channels adding removing 12 CHANNELS menu 9 11 16 31 Choosing aVCR connection 59 CLEAR button 23 24 32 39 51 53 66 Cl...

Page 80: ... button 36 46 49 51 53 66 G Glossary 76 GO BACK button 23 24 GUIDE button 24 H HELLO display 67 Hi Fi indicator 67 I IN FROM ANT jack 4 5 6 19 35 58 59 60 63 68 Included accessories 4 Index search 51 Indicators in display panel 67 INFO button 15 23 24 33 53 INPUT button 5 23 30 34 35 66 73 J Jacks Audio Video A V 73 Jacks types of 58 L L1 indicator 34 35 63 64 L2 indicator 34 35 63 64 LANGUAGE men...

Page 81: ... TVs 38 Programming the remote to Control an Audio compone auxiliary component 40 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 30 32 Q QuickSet guide 5 8 R REC button 36 REC display 67 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 34 54 RECORD button 23 26 28 34 35 36 66 Recording audio only 34 basic 26 broadcast stereo TV 34 copying and editing tapes 35 Express XPR 28 options 27 program express 29 SAP 34 speeds 20 timer 29 time...

Page 82: ...g problems 70 SP indicator 67 Specifications 74 Speed SLP 20 SP 20 SPEED button 20 24 26 28 32 35 Speed indicators 67 Speeds recording 20 SRCH and display 67 STEREO indicator 67 STILL display 67 STOP button 24 26 28 32 34 35 36 39 51 52 53 66 STOP display 67 Stopping a timer recording 32 T T REC display 67 Tab safety 26 TAPE display 30 32 67 Tape eject 25 Tape playback feature 55 Tape playback HI ...

Page 83: ...hannels list 10 VCR function buttons 23 24 VCR indicator 19 34 67 VCR MAIN MENU 5 6 8 9 13 15 18 29 31 33 44 54 VCR Plus channel list menu 16 31 channels 16 PlusCode number 31 recording 31 system channel numbers 16 VCR PLUS menu 31 worksheet for channels 17 VCR viewing channel 5 25 VCR1 button 18 19 22 36 52 VCR2 button 18 22 36 52 Viewing channel 5 67 VOL buttons 24 X X REC display 67 XDS extende...

Page 84: ...ontact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency An RCA Entertain...

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