RCA VR348 User manual

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Important Information
WARNING
To ]:educe the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
Cautions
RISK_SHCX;K
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RIEMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE I=ARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICI- PERSONNEL..
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This s_bol indicates important
instruclion_ accompanying the
product.
CAUTION" To reduce t.he risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, th.flly insert.
For Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating
voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this; equipment may void the
user's authority to operate it.
Note 'To Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to cal! your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to _e grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numivers
are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No. VR348
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

rable of Contents
Important Information
Wm'nings
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
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Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only__ 5
Cormecting Two VCRs for Copying
Tapes 6
Setting Up the VCR
Starmp
Check Accessories With VCR 7
Insert Batteries in Remote 7
Turn on the TV 8
Turn on the VCR 8
Place Channels in VCR's Memory __ 8
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory 9
Select a Language/Choisissez une
Langue 9
Set the Time and Date 9
Use TV-VCR Button 10
Set Auto TV/VCR Feature 10
Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Auto Play Feature
Using the Playback Features
Pause for Stop-Action
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Picture Search 13
Automatic Tracking 13
Manual Tracking 13
DISPLAY Button 14
Time Counter. 14
Commercial Scan 15
Index Search 15
Zero Search 16
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings 17
Recording Speeds 17
Recording Pause 17
Basic Recording -
Opera_ng Instructions 18
Watch a TV Channel Whi_e VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ___ 18
Express Recording (XPR) 19
Recording While You ':reAway
VCR Plus+ Recording 20-22
Timer Recording 23
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+. or
Timer Recordings 24
Timer Recording From the
VCR's Line Input 24
Using Two VCRs fc)r Copying
and Editing Tapes, 25
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel 26
Back Panel 27
Display Panel 28
Specifications 29
Cleaning the VCR_ 29
Trouble Checks 30-31
Limited Warranty 32
Index 33

Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 6 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B).
The ba,;ic hookups show the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is
the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacksl. This connection may improve the picture quality as well
as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 3.
lB. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.
G. Cable System - Go to question 2.
2. What type of cable.TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without abox - Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4.
G. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
[3. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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Antenna or Cable System W'dhout a Cable Box
Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this ¢l'_anneland use the
TV,VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
Tl-ds connection may require additional
ac,:essories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VC.R and TV.
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From Antenna 300/75 Ohm
or Cable A_pter Back of VCR
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Back of TV
Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
pichlre quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TV,VCR button not
requ_ed.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
ri_t channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
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300175 Ohm From Antenna
Back of VCR Adapter ._
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RF OUT
I[O| lilt I II[_1 (ll I,_n_|
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VGR featuJ:e to OFF. See
page 10.
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO -""
i'C'ABLE/
MONO iANTENNA
Back of "IV
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Cable System W dh Cable Box to Unscramble All Cllannels
Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You wil! tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV-VCR button to watch the VCR.
2.
3.
Connect as shown.
This connection may require 2Ldditional
accessories not provided.
Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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Back of TV
Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TV-VCR button not
required.
1. C.onnect as shown.
This connection requires add]Ltional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Cable Box
From Cable ,
RF Coaxial
Cab[e
Back of VCR
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You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feat-c_reto OFF. See
page 10.
Caution: The unauthorized re_:ording
of satellite broadcasts, televisio:a
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rightsof others.
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S-YlDEO . - •"
_CABLE/
MONO /ANTENNA
Back of TV
RF Coaxial Cable
(s{Jpplied)

Cablk_System W'dh Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Chmtnels Only
(suchas HBO,ShowUme,Pay-Pef-V'mv, eta)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
whic_h requires fewer accessories.
Set the CH3 CH4 switch o:n back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TVto this ck_xnneland use the
TV-VCR button to watch the VCR.
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2° Connect as shown.
Ttds connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
P]ug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
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From Cable
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Back of VCR i
Back of TV
Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picbare quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TV-VCR button not
reqtLired.
1° Connect as shown.
Tt-dsconnection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
ril_t channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3r_
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay dlannels are
viewed through the VCR.
El Cable Box
From Cable @=
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Back of VCR
VIDE() AUDfO
Audio/Video Cables
RIGHT
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
(F_ MONO
(_ RFOUT
CABLEI
ANTENNA
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Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
DOption A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple conneation which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
a_.d then modify with this connection.
Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 o1"4.
You wil! tune the recording VqTRto this channel
to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
2.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable ..........................................................
or Cable Box ..... _................................. ",,
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for. slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation -- use of
TV,VGR button not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your other VCR is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
3. Plug in power cords of ¥CRs and TV.
4. _illl, I iI1_'It (tl li_l_llll
You will select the line (audio/video)
input on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other rnateriah; may
infringe the rights of others.
Playback VCR (only)
(_ RFOUT
Recording VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
AudioNideo, -- or -- RFc_l _,
ca_les III (s_,ed)
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.

Startup
I. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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Remote
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2 "AA" Batteries
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221396)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
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Startup
3. Turn on the TV,
A.
B.
Tm-non theTV.
If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV
to the channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch
on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the
TV to the TV's video input. (See TV owner's
manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press POWER on the remote.
5. Place channels in the VCR's memory.
The _xst time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
so that your VCR can locate the channels available
through your signal type--cable or antenna. The
signal type is automatically selected when you perform
the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you
change the signal type, you will need to perform AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH again.
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is _med to same channel as the
CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the
TV's video input (refer to TV's manual).
, Press MENU again.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator
in display panel - it should be on. Press
TV-VCR to turn it on.
Check the connections.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press I to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV)
or ANTENNA. If you need to change the se_ng
manually, press 3.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
takes about one to two minutes. The TV wili then tune
to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHANNEL up or
down will select only the active channels.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 45
Press any key to cancel
VCR NAIN MENU
VC!_ PLus+
Timer Recordings
Set CLock
Ch3nneLs
CHANNELS
1Auto Channel Seal-ch
Z AddlRemove Ch, anneLs
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4VCR PLus+ Cha_nneL List
0Exit

$tartup
;. Add or remove channels from the VCR's memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are
not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch
them.
We reco:mmend channels be placed in memory using the
AUTO C;HANNEL SEARCH feature descn73edon the previous page
before adding or removing channels. All Channel U'V 02-69,
CATV 01-125 and VID1 ) were placed in memory at the factory.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on
the "IV screen.
B. Pres.s 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
D. Follow the directions on the screen.
E. Add or remove more channels by entering channel
numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2Timer" Recordings
3 Set Clcck
4 Channels
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 08
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.
You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
C. Select English or French.
•Press I to select English.
• Press 2 to select Franqais (French).
VCR M_IN MENU
IVCR Plus÷
2Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6Language
LANGUAGE/LANGUE
Select alanguage.
Choisissez une langue.
1_Engtish (anglais)
2 French (franqais)
Press MENU to continue
B. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the
clock area of the VCR's display panel.
VCR ....
SLP
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 3to display SET TIME AND DATE.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of
:5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE
from the TV screen and start the clock. The time will
appear in the VCR's display panel and the time and date
wiiL1appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
SET TIME A_D DATE
Time _: .....
(hh:m_)
Date --i--/--.
Press MENL_ to cancel
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Startup
9. Use TV.VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV.VCR button
lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR
or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you
record a program on the VCR while watching another
channel on the TV. Details are on page 18.
A. Press TVoVCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
B. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on
the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
C. Press TV*VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel.
Change channels using the TV's remote.
D. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel -- OH3
or CH4.
E. Press TV-VCR to switch back to the picture from the
VCR.
10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect
the a_dio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the
Auto "W/VCR feature set to ON.
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video
input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from
turning on automatically and interrupting the cable or
anterma signal to your TV.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 2 to select Auto TViVCR: ON or OFF.
Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and
watch the VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The
VCR will automatically switch the TV°VCR setting
to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a tape
with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you
press PLAY.
Select OFF if you used one of the advanced
hookups and watch your VCR on the video input
channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not
turn on automatically and the signal from your
antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.
Pressing "]-V*VCR on the remote will still _ the
VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna
signal.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus*.
2Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Preferenc:es
PREFERENCES
1Auto Play: ON
2 Auto TV/VCR: ON
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VCR Function Buttons
VCR Function Buttons
POWER
0
PLAY
REC STOP PAUSE
INPUT DISPLAY SPEED
O<3>
'o b )3
bbb
bso 59
PREVoCH % _/_
CLEAR MENU CHANNEL
SEARCH - TRACKING q-
000
CHANNEL Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
charmel in the VCR's channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
VID1 appears in VCR's display
panel and VIDEO appears on TV
screen.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO
INjacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the
screen.
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.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape
POWER
Turns the VCR on and off.
PREV CI4 (Previous Channel)
Switches between two charmels.
Select one channel and then use
the number buttons to select
another. Pr._s PREV OH to
switch between the two
channels.
REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording
(XPR). See page 19.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in :reverse
motion during playbad_.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX and ZERO
SEARGH menus on TV,
Lets you advance tape 60 o1' 120
seconds duing playback.
SPEED ,[Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions :such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause.
TRACKING - and +
Lets you manually reduce t_e
streaks that may appear on the
pic_re dunng play or pause.
TVoVCR
Switches the picture signal .so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 10.
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Operating Instructions
To Play a Tape
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV's.video input
to see the picture from the VCR.
2. Insert atape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in e'_ indicator
lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TVNCR feabare
is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the
safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play
feature is turned on.
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Safety Tab
3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY-PAUSE on the VCR, if
ne:essary. PLAY appears in the VCR's display panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. Details areon page 13.
5. Press STOP on the remote or STOP.EJECT on the VCR.
6. Press REW. REW will appear in the VCR's display panel.
Tt'_eVCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can
press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
7. Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is
completely rewound.
Auto Play Feature
This feat_tre lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that
is inserted with the safety tab removed.
1. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the
"P_ screen.
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3. P]:ess 1 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
• Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start
playing automatically.
• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Ti_,er Recordings
3 Set CLock
4 Channels.
5 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Auto Pl,ay: OH
2 Auto TV/VCR: ON
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Using the Playback Features
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details o_ the
scene. Stop action works best for tatpes recorded in SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY_HAUSE on
the VCR during playback to stop the action.
PAUS appears in the VCR's display panel.
2. Press PLAY.PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the
remote to return to playback.
The VCR will automaticaUy switch from stop-
action playback to stop after a few minutes.
Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape.
Sound is V,arned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes
recorded in SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. During playback, press FF on the remote or FWD
on the VCR to search forward at a faster-than-
normal speed.
SRGH+ appears in the VCR's display panel.
2. To return to playback, press FF on the remote,
FWD on the VCR, PLAY on the remote, or
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.
Rewind Search
1. IN_ng playback, press REW to search in reverse at
a faster-than-normal speed.
SRCH- appears in the VCR's display panel.
2. To return to playback, press RE-W, PLAY on the
remote, or PLAY.PAUSE on the VCR.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a
tape recorded on another VCR. A'atomatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR's power is turned on.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded on a
different VCR or camcorder. The TRACKING buttons on the remote or VCR are
used when playing a tape. They have no effect during recording.
•Vvt_en streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up
or down for the best possible picture.
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Using the Playback Features
DISPLAY Button
1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the
VCR, channel number, time counter, date,
time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The
VCR status will appear in the display panel.
The time and date must be set before they are
displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY again,
the.se displays will time out.
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time
co,rater remain on the TV screen. The time
cotmter will appear instead of the time in the
VCR's display panel.
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time
colmter from the TV screen.
4.
The time counter will remain in the VCR's
display panel.
Press DISPLAY again to return to the normal
status displays.
The time will appear in the VCR's display
panel.
Turning off the VCR automatically returns the
displays to normal.
Time Counter
The time counter shows the elapsed time it takes to record a program or play
back a segTnent of a prerecorded 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 a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the
tape, you would:
1. Lrt_ert the prerecorded tape. Make sure the
tape is rewound. Press STOP on the remote or
STOPoEJECT on the VCR.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time
counter on the TV screen.
3. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to
0:,30:00.
4, Press FF on remote or FWD on the VCR to fast
forward the tape until the time counter reads
0:30:00. Press STOP on the remote or
S'FOP.EJEGT on the VCR.
5.
This is the approximate end of the program
and you can begin recording at this spot.
Press DISPLAY to remove the time counter
from the screen and return to the normal
displays.
1_:30:00
Minutesj
Seconds

Isingj the Playback Features
ommercial Scan (SEARCH Button)
is is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 60 seconds.
2, Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape
approximately 120 seconds.
SRCH+ appears in the VCR's display panel.
adex Search
_eVCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the
pe every t_:ne you begin recording a program. During playback you can locate the
•ogram you want to play by the number of index marks.
_eVCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search
r'ward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
menu on the TV screen,
3. Press FF or REW to search for the next index mark or press
two immber buttons to enter the specific index mark you
want the VCR to search for.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
4. Press FF to search forward or press REW to search in
reverse.
5. Press STOP to stop index searching,
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR,
• A mark too close to your location on the tape.
• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less.
• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
begirming of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
O_
Enter a specific
Index nR@_er
/i\
Press SEARCH to exit
INDEX SEARCN
Searchin_ for
index nu:_ber
D3
Press STOP to cancel
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Using the Playback Features
Zero Search
The zero search feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 at
any spot on the tape. This is conw:nient when you want to watch a segment of the tape
several times.
1. h'_ert the prerecorded tape and press 8TOP.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time counter on
the TV screen.
3. Locate the point on the tape that you want to return to
qtLickly.
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
5. You can continue to play the tape or perform other
functions. When you are finished, press STOP.
6. Press SEARCH twice to display the ZERO SEARCH menu.
The current tape counter is displayed.
7. Press REW to return to 0:00:00. When the VCR reaches
0:00:00 it will begin playback.
If the time counter reading has a minus (-) in front of it,
press FF to return to a reading of 0:00:00.
8. Press STOP to stop zero search.
ZERO SEARCH
Curr'ert tape counter is
2:17:25
Press REW to go to
O:O0:OO
Press SEARCH to exit
ZERO SEARCH
CUrl*ent tape counter is
-2:17:25
Pre:ss FF to go to
0:00:00
Press SEARCH to exit

ypes of Recordings
ur VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections:
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions
Express (XPR) Recording
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording
Timer Recording
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Ising the Recording Features
ecording Speeds
ess SPEED' on the remote to select a recording speed (SP or SLP). The speed you
lect appears on the TV screen and in the VCR's display panel. The VCR
ltomatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
:-._ette
Type
T120
T160
Recording Time
SP SLP
2_ 6Hr
2t_ 40Min 8Hr
SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording.
That is why most prerecorded, rental tapes are
recorded in SP. Fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape.
SLP (Super Long Play) gives three times the recording
time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects, such as
pause arLd picture search, work well.
:ecord_ng Pause
_is feature allows you to prevent recording short passages of unwanted material.
Press PAUSE during recording to stop and start
recording. REC.P appears in the VCR's display panel.
The VCR will automatically switch from pause to stop
after a few minutes.
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Types of Recordings
Basic Recording- Operating Instructions
To Make a Recording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV's video
input channel.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator r_ lights in the VCR's
display panel.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the
VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display
panel. If not, press TV*VCR to turn it on.
3. Select recording speed using SPEED on the
remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's
display panel and on the TV screen.
4. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR's
display panel and on the TV screen.
5. Press REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR
to begin recording. REC appears in the VCR's
display panel while the VCR is recording.
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a
Different Channel
1.
2.
3.
4.
Follow steps 1 through 5 above.
If using one of the basic hookups, press TV.VCR
to switch to the TV channel. The VCR indicator
will turn off in the display panel.
Select the channel you want to watch with the
TV's channel buttons.
Press STOP on the remote or STOP-EJECT on
the VCR when recording is finished.
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