RCA VR704HF User Manual Download

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Index

Power surges 59

PREFERENCES menu 21, 48

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking 55

Problem solving.

See

Troubleshooting tips

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 33, 35

QuickSet guide 8

REC button 39

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 37, 57

RECORD button 27, 30, 32, 37, 66

Record protection

cassette safety tab 30

Recording 30

audio only 37

basic 30

broadcast stereo TV 36

copying and editing tapes 38

Express (XPR) 32

options 31

SAP 36

speeds 23

timer 33

timer with VCR Plus+ 34

Remote codes (other components) 45

Remote control

auxiliary component codes 44

buttons 26

cable boxes 42

installing batteries 4

programming 41

satellite receivers 42

sensor 66

TVs 42

Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 21

Removing/adding channels 14

REV button (VCR) 29, 38, 66

REVERSE button 28, 43, 44, 53

Reviewing timer programs 36

Rewind, automatic 29

RF OUT jack 4, 22, 38, 68

SAFE indicator 67

Safety tab 22, 29

SAP, recording 36

SAT•CABLE button 26, 42

Satellite receiver codes 10, 45

forward and reverse 53

frame advance 53

go-to 54

index 54

slow-motion 53

SEARCH button 28, 54

Second Audio Program.

See

SAP (Second Audio

Program)

SET TIME AND DATE menu 17

SET TIME ZONE screen 15

Set up

auto play feature 22

auto TV/VCR feature 22

cable box 10

Daylight-saving 15

digital satellite 9

EnergySaver feature 23

features 21

front panel (VCR display) feature 23

language feature 8

remote VCR1/VCR2 21

tape speed 23

time and date 16

using menu system 8

VCR Plus+ channels 18

Setup

initial 5

Summary of Contents for VR704HF

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Page 2: ...able 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 dust A nonabrasive antistatic clean...

Page 3: ...CR2 Option 21 Auto Play 22 Auto TV VCR 22 EnergySaver 23 Front Panel VCR Display 23 Tape Speed 23 Set Auto Repeat 24 VCR Basics 25 Remote Buttons 26 Component Buttons 26 VCR Function Buttons 27 TV Function Buttons 28 Playing a Tape 29 Automatic Rewind 29 Tape Eject 29 Recording 30 Check the Safety Tab 30 Recording 31 Recording Features 32 Express Recording XPR 32 Timer Recording 33 Timer Recording...

Page 4: ...Audio Set Up Features 56 Reception 57 Tape Playback 57 Connections 59 Connecting Your VCR 60 Jacks and Cables 60 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 60 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 60 Choosing a VCR Connection 61 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 61 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 61 TV With RF Jack Only 62 TV With A V Jacks 63 TV With A V Jacks and Cable Box 64 TV Wit...

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

Page 6: ...A V cables to connect the two for a better picture See the Connections section in this manual for additional connection options STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR The 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 plastic is removed match the wide...

Page 7: ... Initial Setup The first on screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for the VCR s displays Use the remote control s number buttons to select the corresponding language Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Español 3 Français 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French The remaining menus in the setup wi...

Page 8: ...ttons let you access select and change the VCR s display preferences For example to select a different preferred on screen language than the one selected during the initial set up do the following 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 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Sel...

Page 9: ... 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 the VCR Plus System Remote VCR1 VCR2 Feature Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness Preferred Tape Speed Set Auto Repeat Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections Program the Remote...

Page 10: ...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 Español 3 Français Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Spanish Español...

Page 11: ... 4 VCR Plus Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 SAT Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 6 to select the SAT SETUP menu SAT SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the SAT receiver usually 3 4 or video Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU The VCR confirms that it receives all satellite signals on the ...

Page 12: ...Once you have completed the setup the VCR confirms the satellite receiver setup is completed or canceled Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box There are two steps The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal The second sets up the VCR for a remote controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changi...

Page 13: ... 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 Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 SAT 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 to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel se...

Page 14: ...9 011 United Artists 002 United Cable 053 Universal 008 009 010 011 Videoway 044 Viewstar 015 025 027 040 Zenith 026 050 051 Cable Box Codes This VCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown CABLE BOX SETUP Please turn on your Cable Box and tune it to channel 2 Press MENU to continue 7 Enter the code for your cable box from the Cable Box Codes list then press MENU to continue CABLE ...

Page 15: ... Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 SAT Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH What type of signal are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect Automatically 0 Cancel 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Cable TV searches for cable channels Antenna searches for local broadcas...

Page 16: ... you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channel you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Pres...

Page 17: ...tting the time zone and setting the Daylight Saving feature Setting the Time Zone To 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 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 Time Data was found on cha...

Page 18: ...erences 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 Time Data was not found 0 Exit 3 Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select one of...

Page 19: ...enu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings 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 TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 16 00 ...

Page 20: ...ist yourself If your VCR Plus GOLD system fails to download the proper information for any reason you can always manually map the channels You can also turn off AUTO VCR Plus if you keep getting prompts about multiple cable services by choosing 2 in the VCR Plus SETUP menu Mapping VCR Plus Programming System Channels Manually Using the VCR Plus GOLD programming system can make taping timer recordi...

Page 21: ... 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR New York 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 2 In the MAIN MENU press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus ...

Page 22: ...ews Network 70 Canadian 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 Nashvi...

Page 23: ...CA 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 PREFERENCES 1 ...

Page 24: ...FF 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 the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks ...

Page 25: ...e 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 W...

Page 26: ...urs The Press CLEAR to turn off message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box by cassette ejecting or insertion by powering off the VCR by 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 Auto Repeat ...

Page 27: ...program should do just that This section shows you the basics of using your VCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs 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 7 6 Connections 5 5 8 REFERENCE Program the Remote ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...other 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 9...

Page 30: ...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 status displays on the TV screen MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel u...

Page 31: ...FWD on VCR FORWARD on remote or REV on VCR REVERSE on remote to position the tape Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it re...

Page 32: ...on you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as...

Page 33: ...eeds 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 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 34: ...t 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 time...

Page 35: ...ogram 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 Both the date and speed can be changed 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...

Page 36: ...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 System 1 Press MENU to bring up 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 ...

Page 37: ...ram such as a sporting event that 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 Remember to leave your cable box on PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Dev...

Page 38: ...g Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 11 16 00 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press INFO to edit clear to ERASE or MENU to see the next program Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP Second Audio Program 1 Turn on the TV and t...

Page 39: ...Press the INPUT button once to record from the back AUDIO IN jacks L1 will appear in the VCR s display panel Press the INPUT button twice to record from the front AUDIO IN jacks L2 will appear in the VCR s display panel 2 Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STOP when y...

Page 40: ...e RECORD button then press PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using FWD REV and PLAY and then press PAUSE Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying 9 Pres...

Page 41: ...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 copying Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode 5 Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying 6 Press EDIT again when you w...

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Page 43: ... 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 44: ...e 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 hold ON OFF until the LED on the remot...

Page 45: ...of the manual 3 Press and hold the component button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the list at the end of this section of the manual 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 get...

Page 46: ... 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 press AUX and then O...

Page 47: ...012 1093 1175 Pulsar 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 ...

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Page 49: ...VANCE MOVIE ADVANCE Picture Search Options Tracking Pro Tect Plus Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 8 REFERENCE Program the Remote ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...ress 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF Select ON and the VCR will mark commercials within approximately 30 seconds for the following types of recording Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording 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...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... tape is this 1 Purchased Rented Movie 2 Home Recording 3 Other Press CLEAR to cancel 2 Press 1 if the tape 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 ADVANCE Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature If you accidentally make a wrong selection p...

Page 54: ... 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 the VCR cues it and begins...

Page 55: ...ing play 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 FORWARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to normal playback The VCR switches automat...

Page 56: ...t to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry 4 Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE 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 end index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on th...

Page 57: ... during recording only playback Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds SAFE appears To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approxi...

Page 58: ...el 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen The time counter is displayed in the VCR s display panel 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen The time counter remains in the VCR s display panel This is useful for dubbing tapes 4 Press INFO again to return to the normal display The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel Turning off th...

Page 59: ...ed to is broadcasting SAP Tape Playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi stereo 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 between Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio ...

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Page 61: ...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 freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventil...

Page 62: ...led ANT IN and RF OUT 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...

Page 63: ...efer 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 playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient oper...

Page 64: ...x 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 channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH 3 4 switch on the back of the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape...

Page 65: ...ial cable 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 S...

Page 66: ... 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 Use of TV VCR button is not required Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a...

Page 67: ... selected with the CH 3 4switch 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 Turn Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press the VCR button and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Turn off the digital satellite receive...

Page 68: ...CR or digital satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 appears in the display Turn Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press the VCR button and then PLAY to start To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using a recording feature 2 Select a different channel o...

Page 69: ...ction Troubleshooting Tips and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 5 8 Reference Program the Remote ...

Page 70: ...e Input 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 The power button glows at all times even when the VCR is turned off RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for Express Recording XPR Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape w...

Page 71: ...at the VCR is doing EJCT Eject Cassette ejected FF Fast forwarding HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off PLAY In playback flashes during play pause and slow REW Rewinding R0 30 Express recording in progress SAFE Pro Tect Plus feature turned on SCH and SCH Forward or reverse search SP and SLP Tape speed STILL Play pause STOP Tape is stopped Timer Indicator Lights during an express or timer record...

Page 72: ... or a camcorder when connected to these jacks Use the remote control s INPUT button to select L1 in order to record from these jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component such as a TV or other VCR when connected with these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna satellite or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes antenna signal to the TV when ...

Page 73: ... make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in this section of the manual for detailed information Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks...

Page 74: ...able box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin Power interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the...

Page 75: ...t channels over 69 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 Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON OFF feature is set to ON Timer indicator flashes The clock is not set Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set Time counter disappears duri...

Page 76: ...F in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu Set it to ON A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute A single isolated commercial can not be marked Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the co...

Page 77: ...e is 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 recordi...

Page 78: ...e 430 mm 9 57 inches deep 243 mm Weight 7 1 pounds 3 2 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 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 cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scr...

Page 79: ... 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 up or down but...

Page 80: ...y 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 into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A V...

Page 81: ...s positioning 59 types of 60 CH and buttons 27 42 44 CH 3 4 switch 62 65 CHAN buttons 13 Channel number display 67 CHANNEL up and down buttons 14 Channel VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL TRACKING button 66 Channels adding removing 14 CHANNELS menu 9 11 13 19 34 Cleaning the VCR 74 CLEAR button 27 35 43 54 55 Clearing timer programs 36 Code search feature 42 Codes for remote 45 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 48 questions...

Page 82: ...T IN RF OUT 60 65 Audio Video 60 61 63 64 66 68 75 RF OUT 68 types of 60 L L1 L2 indicator 38 67 LANGUAGE choosing 6 Language feature 8 LED on remote 42 Light button 26 LINE indicator 67 Locking feature 55 M Mapping VCR Plus System Channels 18 MENU button 6 8 11 13 16 18 21 27 33 48 56 MUTE button 28 N Number buttons 6 17 27 O OK button 26 ON OFF button 26 42 44 On screen displays 56 OUT TO TV jac...

Page 83: ...ivers 42 sensor 66 TVs 42 Remote VCR1 VCR2 option 21 Removing adding channels 14 REV button VCR 29 38 66 REVERSE button 28 43 44 53 Reviewing timer programs 36 Rewind automatic 29 RF OUT jack 4 22 38 68 S SAFE indicator 67 Safety tab 22 29 SAP recording 36 SAT CABLE button 26 42 Satellite receiver codes 10 45 Search forward and reverse 53 frame advance 53 go to 54 index 54 slow motion 53 SEARCH bu...

Page 84: ...back feature 57 Tape playback HI FI LINEAR MIX 57 Tape speed 23 button 30 indicator 67 Time and date setting 14 Time counter 55 Time counter display 56 Time display on TV 56 TIME menu 15 Time setting set daylight saving 16 set time zone 15 TIMER display 33 35 TIMER indicator 67 Timer programs clearing 36 reviewing 36 Timer recording 33 stopping 36 VCR Plus 34 Tips troubleshooting 69 Tracking 55 bu...

Page 85: ...s 18 recording 34 system channel numbers 19 VCR PLUS menu 34 worksheet for channels 20 VCR Plus GOLD 18 Cable Channel Numbers Canada 20 CableChannel Numbers U S 19 Channel Numbers 19 VCR1 button 21 26 39 VCR2 button 26 39 VOL buttons 28 W Warranty 76 ...

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Page 88: ...ice 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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