RCA VR636HF User Manual Download

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appendix: reference

Clock shows incorrect time or date

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Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight-
savings settings.

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Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.

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Auto clock set is not supported by digital satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

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Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

VCR makes noise when stopped

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VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few
minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly

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Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

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Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

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If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE
TV or ANTENNA instead.

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May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.

Tape plays back in slow motion

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Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

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Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

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Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

TIMER indicator flashes

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Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

Time counter disappears during searching

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This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

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Check LANGUAGE feature.

Summary of Contents for VR636HF

Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR636HF ...

Page 2: ...des 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 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product t...

Page 3: ...itional SET UP Features in the PREFERENCES menu 20 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 20 Auto Play 21 Auto TV VCR 21 EnergySaver 22 Front Panel VCR Display 22 Preferred Tape Speed 22 VCR Basics 23 Remote Buttons 24 Component Buttons 24 VCR Function Buttons 24 TV Function Buttons 25 Playing aTape 26 Automatic Rewind 27 Tape Eject 27 Recording 27 Check the SafetyTab 27 Recording 29 Recording features 30 Expres...

Page 4: ...en Displays 46 Audio Set Up Features 46 Reception 47 Tape Playback 47 Connections 49 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 49 ConnectingYourVCR 50 Jacks and Cables 50 Choosing a VCR Connection 51 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 51 Don t Forget about the AutoTV VCR Feature 51 TV with RF Jack only 52 TV with Audio Video Jacks 53 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble...

Page 5: ...ow to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR 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 5 READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette...

Page 6: ...the 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 ANT IN and RF OUT 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 sec...

Page 7: ...l 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 how to move through and change items in the menu system STEP 7 Acc...

Page 8: ...y ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around...

Page 9: ...p 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 RemoteVCR1 VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set theAuto TV VCR feature Set the EnergySaver feature Set the Front Panel feature Set the PreferredTape Speed feature 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR B...

Page 10: ...VCR The first time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the Guide appears Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Just follow the step by step procedures until setup is complete Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration If the menu does not appear Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or TV s...

Page 11: ...CA ProScan or GE satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording For other brands the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the Connections section 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 ...

Page 12: ...nue 5 Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List DSS SETUP Enter the code for your DSS receiver from the list in your User s Manual Press MENU to cancel 6 Turn on your 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 Pre...

Page 13: ...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 4 to 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 3 Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box t...

Page 14: ... cancel 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 Hitachi 37 43 46 Jerrold 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 45 46 47 Macom 37 43 Magnavox 07 08 19 21 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 NSC 09 Oak 01 16 38 Oak Sigma 16 Panasonic 03 27 39 Philips 07 08 19 21 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 Pioneer 18 20 44 Randtek 07 08 RCA 27 Regal 12 ...

Page 15: ...not necessary 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 Pres...

Page 16: ...If you choose Detect Automatically the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR 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 The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete Now pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels To Cha...

Page 17: ...Auto Channel Search setting the Time Zone and setting the Daylight Savings feature before the Auto Clock feature works Set the Time Zone 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 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Selecting Channels Th...

Page 18: ...ENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Svaings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select one of the options DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time If you choose AUTOMATIC the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in t...

Page 19: ... VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 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 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 ...

Page 20: ...Plus channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time VCR PLUS CHANNELS Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided 1 Press MENU to d...

Page 21: ...etwork 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision 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 Nashville Networ...

Page 22: ...o Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD...

Page 23: ...t 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 Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and ...

Page 24: ...s the display at a low brightness level Preferred Tape speed You can set a preferred tape speed that is established each time the VCR is turned on and as the initial setting for timer programming Press 6 to switch between the options SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP The preferred setting can be overridden using the SPEED button on the remote...

Page 25: ...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 VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING T...

Page 26: ... CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause 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 GO BACK Switches between two channe...

Page 27: ...ess advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TV VCR Switches the picture signal so...

Page 28: ...R STOP on remote to stop playback Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR s power is turned on Pause If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up ...

Page 29: ...button on the remote see Preferred Tape Speed in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speed settings 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time such as during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is ...

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Page 31: ...lable 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 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 32: ...g is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game or the last part of a movie when you have to leave Express Recording XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recor...

Page 33: ...ata for the program with the number buttons The 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 The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record ...

Page 34: ...orrect Press MENU for next prog 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 VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing _ Press MENU to cancel VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of G...

Page 35: ... may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save 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 VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off t...

Page 36: ...Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcas...

Page 37: ...n the back of the VCR or the AUDIO IN R and Lmono jacks on the front of the VCR Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio s...

Page 38: ... Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR 6 Use visual search to locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR Pause the tape at this location 7 Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying 9 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying 10 Repeat steps 6 9 to copy or edit...

Page 39: ... programmed to control a television It is programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScanTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 Other FEATURES 6 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 7 Connections ...

Page 40: ...ponds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list Operate the TV 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 OFF button 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate y...

Page 41: ...6 Kenwood 06 12 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06...

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Page 43: ...ion Picture Search Options Tracking Pro Tect Plus Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback 7 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 44: ...ape during pla y or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press PAUSE and then FOR WARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FOR WARD to incr ease or REVERSE to decr ease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLA Y to return to normal playback The VCR swi...

Page 45: ...menu on the TV screen 3 If you want to search through a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on the r emote to correct an entry 4 Press FOR WARD to sear ch forward or REVERSE to sear ch in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number theVCR will locate the ne...

Page 46: ...buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no eff ect during recording only playback GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV or FWD to go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit Go To Search The Go T o search feature enables theVCR to quickl y locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter reading it will begin...

Page 47: ...Press and hold theVCR button on the r emote for approximately six seconds The VCR turns on Time Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at t...

Page 48: ...ng off theVCR also r esets the displays Audio Set Up Features The audio set up features enhance your tape playback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO men u and are shown in the displa ys below 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 7 to di...

Page 49: ...l audio on both the hi fi and linear tracks Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch betweenTape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect yourVCR to a ster eo television or amplifier receiver using ...

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Page 51: ...o coil any twin lead cab les and keep them away from the audio video cab les as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cab les 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 freely Do not stack components Allow adequate v...

Page 52: ...T The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow ...

Page 53: ...ot shown in the diagrams 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 coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and pl...

Page 54: ...cable box is remote controllable Position it above 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 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 p...

Page 55: ...for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box 3 audio video cables If your cable box is remote controllable Position it above 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 Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR...

Page 56: ...s remote controllable Position it above 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 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 neces...

Page 57: ...e 3 CH 4 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 appears in display Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Turn off the digital satellite receiver an...

Page 58: ...iver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 appears in the display Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of TV VCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a differe...

Page 59: ...information about theVCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a TroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information ...

Page 60: ...tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote co...

Page 61: ... the VCR is doing HI and BYE Turned on unlocked turned off FF Fast forwarding PLAY In playback flashes during play pause and slow REC Recording flashes when in record pause mode REW Rewinding R0 30 Express recording in progress SAFE Pro Tect Plus turned on SCH and SCH Forward and reverse search during playback STOP Tape is stopped TIMER Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off an...

Page 62: ...omponent like a VCR or camcorder 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 ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied 3 C...

Page 63: ...e The batteries may need changing Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off Check to make sure the TV is switched to ...

Page 64: ... 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 code is entered Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver Check...

Page 65: ...na 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 more information Tape plays back in slow motion Press PLAY...

Page 66: ...und during playback The tape you are playing must be recorded in HI FI in order to play back in HI FI Must use the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy Stereo signal is weak Set Reception STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise ...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...m 10 75 inches deep 273 mm Weight pounds 3 7 kg 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 Specifications are subject to change 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 sid...

Page 69: ...es 36 Eject tape 27 EnergySaver feature 22 Express recording 30 F F ADV button 24 43 First setup 3 Forward and reverse search 42 FORWARD button 24 26 42 43 44 45 Frame advance 43 Front panel controls 58 VCR display brightness feature 22 FWD button 26 58 G GO BACK button 24 25 Go to search 44 GO TO SEARCH menu 44 C Cable box codes 12 Cable box setup 11 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 11 Cables positioning 49 ...

Page 70: ...tape 26 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 27 58 Power surges 49 PREFERENCES menu 20 Preferred tape speed feature 22 Pro Tect Plus locking feature 45 Problem solving 61 Product registration inside front cover Programming the remote to operate a TV 38 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 31 33 Q QuickSet guide 8 R Reception mono 47 reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 35 SAP 47 stereo 47 RECORD button 25 27 30 35...

Page 71: ...ion 22 Time and date set daylight saving 16 setting 15 16 setting time zone 15 16 Time counter 45 Time display 59 TIME menu 16 17 TIMER indicator 31 33 59 Timer recording clearing programs 34 express 30 information 31 stopping 34 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 31 using 31 with VCR Plus 30 Tips troubleshooting 61 Tracking 44 TRACKING buttons 25 26 42 44 58 Troubleshooting tips 61 TV button 24 38 TV codes 39...

Page 72: ...e please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter 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 ...

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