RCA VR509 User manual
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
IRISKOF8.EClI:_ SHOCK_
DO NOT OPEN /
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 that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Cautions
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond.
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 call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
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 numbers
are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No. VR509
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings
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
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying
Tapes 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
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
Controlling a TV 11
VCR Function Buttons 12-13
TV Function Buttons 13
14
15
15
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
Pause for Stop-Action
Picture Search _ 15
Frame Advance ............. 16
Slow Motion 16
Automatic Tracking 16
Manual Tracking 16
DISPLAY Button 17
Time Counter 17
Commercial Scan 18
Index Search 18
Zero Search 19
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings 20
Recording Speeds 20
Recording Pause 20
Basic Recording -
Operating Instructions 21
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ___ 21
Express Recording (XPR) 22
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording 23
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings 24
Timer Recording From the
VCR's Line Input 24
Using Two VCRs for 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 3through 6 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B).
The basic 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 jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as well
as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna- Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.
O. Cable System - Go to question 2.
2. What type of cable.TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box -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.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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Antenna or Cable System W'dthout a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup. _'1
Use this hookup for a simple connection i
which requires fewer accessories.
1,
2,
3,
4.
Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TVoVGRbutton to watch theVCR.
Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
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From Antenna
or Cable 3oo/75 Ohm
Adapter Back of VCR
VIDEO AUD 0"'_._'_ ANT IN
o. ...............
"............. "", RF Coaxial Cable
/"""',(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
_,...... VHF i _
- : Cable/
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Antenna
Back of TV
El Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TVeVCR button not
required.
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
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3. [|el i I | I ii i [;i ( II tI_'_;IFA
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF. See
page 10.
300/75 Ohm FromAntenna
Back of VCR Adapter or Cable
VIDEO AUDIO OR
_ RFOUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RIGHT_
OUTAUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
MONO
Back of TV
3
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
A. 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 channel and use the
TV.VGR button to watch theVCR.
2.
3.
Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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From Cable
Back of VCR
Cable Box RFCoa*i*
i ..... Cable ..... ..................
VIDEO AUDIO
..... _"_ _O,UT _ .....
Back of TV
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TV,VGR button not
required.
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
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VOR feature to OFF. See
page 10.
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
....
Cable Box
From Cable ......
Back of VCR Cable qE_
VIDEO AUDIO _ANT IN
RFOUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
UDIO
S.VIDEO _&.,E/
@MONO /ANTENNA
Back of TV
{ .......... .......... ...........................
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Cable System W dhCable Box to Unscramble Pay Charmels Only
(such as HBO, Show'dme, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. 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 channel and use the
TV.VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3,
4. [i,} ,- m, rl (,- ,j_:4_a'J
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From Cable
1_ Cable Box RFCoaxial
Cable
L......................
"'" ............ '"*'" RF Coaxial Cable
'/ "" (supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm \\\V_)/_ ....... _ /.
Separator _ \\.._\ ii:: ?;:;T_.;-._::,...:__.: i !(: i:::
v_% !:i VHF
!i UHF ::Antenna
Back of TV
El Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TVaVCR button not
required.
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
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
Cable Box
From Cable .......
1Signal !____IN _)OUT
Splitter
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Back of VCR
VIDEO AUDIO (."_)).})) ANT. IN
RFOUT
Audio/Video Cables
I_IGHT @1
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
CABLE/
MONO ANTENNA
...................Backoi .........
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Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel
to receive the signal from the playback VCR,
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
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Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box ...... ..... .......................... ,
...... "Sog®......
Recording VCR (supplied)
......
AudioNideo | J Cable
Cables _'_1_- -or - - 1
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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,VCR 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 VCRs and TV.
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Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items arc missing.
Remote
(Stock No. 233455)
2"AA" Batteries
3 _ %
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221392)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
coutinued on ttc._t page 7
Startup
3. Turn on the TV.
A. luz_L _,lLthe I\,.
B. If you used one ot tile basle hu_,kup_, tul_t' the IV
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 VCR on the remote.
5. Place channels in the VCR's memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL 8EARGH
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 tuned 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 VCR, then press MENU again.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator
in display panel - it should be on. Press
TV,VGR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV)
or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting
manually, press 3.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune
to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN on the
remote or CHANNEL on the VCR up or down will select
only the active channels.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 45
Press any key to cancel
VCR MAIN MENU
ITimer Recordings
2 Set CLock
3 Channels
CHANNELS
IAuto Channel Search
2 AddlRemove Channels
3Signal Type: CABLE
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Startup
6. 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 recommend channels be placed in memory using the
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature describedon the previous page
before adding or removing channels. All Channel (TV 02-69,
CATV 03 -125 and VID1 ) were placed in memory at the factory.
A. Press VCR on the remote.
B. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
C. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel
numbers or using CHAN up or down on the remote or
CHANNEL up or down on the VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
I Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADDIREMOVE 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 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
C. Select English or French.
• Press 1 to select English.
• Press 2 to select Frangais (French).
VCR MAIN MENU
ITimer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3Channels
4 Preferences
5 Language
LANGUAGE/LANGUE
Select a Ibanguage.
Choisissez une tangue.
l_Engtish (anglais)
2 French (fran_ais)
Press MENU to continue
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the
clock area of the VCR's display panel.
VCR ....
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A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 2 to 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 Ifor AM or 2for 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
will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.
VCR MAIN MENU
Timer Recordings
Set Clock
SET TIME AND DATE
_ .....
Time(_mm )
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
continued on next page 9
Startup
9. Use TV.VCR button.
Skip this step it 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 21.
A. Press VGR to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV,VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VGR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press GHAN up or down on the remote or CHANNEL
up or down on the VCR to change channels on the
VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
D. 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.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel -- CH3
or GH4.
F. Press VGR, then 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 audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the
Auto TV/VGR 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
antenna signal to your TV.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see VGR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
[3. Press 4 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 2to select Auto TV/VGR: 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 TV,VGR on the remote will still turn the
VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna
signal.
VCR MAIN MENU
ITimer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
PREFERENCES
I Auto Play: ON
2 Auto TV/VCR: ON
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Controlling a TV
The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control tile basic tUHCtIonb old compatible
RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other
manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that
correspond to your brand.
Program the remote for a TV
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR
remote at the TV.
3. Hold the TV button
and press two
number buttons for
your brand. If the
TV changes
channels when the
GHAN up or down
button is pressed,
set up is complete.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2- 4
with two other
buttons if the first
ones do not work.
I Helpful Hint: Notice the difference/
between the TV and VCR on-screen•
displays. This is one way to tell if thel
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV. 1
Remote
Brand * Button Brand *
NAD
NEC
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland
ProScan
Proton
Quasar
Radio Shack
RCA
Realistic
Sampo
Samsung
Sanyo
Sears
Sharp
Sony
Soundesign
Sylvania
Technics
Techwood
Teknika
TMK
Toshiba
Universal
Victor
Wards
Akai 03
AOC 06
Candle 06
Citizen 06
Colortyme 06
Concerto 06
Curtis Mathes 01,06
Daewoo 06
Daytron 06
Electrohome 06
Emerson 06
Envision 05,06
Fisher 05,08
GE 00,01,06,11
Goldstar 06
Hallmark 06
Hitachi 06
Infinity 04
J C Penny 00,01,06,09
JBL 04
Jensen 06
JVC 10,11
Kawasho 03,06
Kenwood 06
Loewe 04
Luxman 06
LXI 04,05,07
Magnavox 04,06
Marantz 04,06,12
MGA 06
Mitsubishi 06,12
MTC 06 Zenith
i
The remote may not be able to control every
model TV of the brands listed.
Remote
Button
07
06
04,11
04,06
03,04,06
06
06
01
06
11
01,05,13
01,06
05
O6
06,09
05,08
01,05,06,07,
08,10
06,13
03
O6
04,06
11
06
O6
O6
05,07,09
00
10
00,01,04,06,
13
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Operate the TV
Attcr you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons
to see which ones operate your TV.
1. Point the remote at the TV and press -1-V.
2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.
3. Use the "TV Function Buttons" as described on page 13.
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VCR Function Buttons
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POWER VCR TV TV'VCR
O0 0 0
10 2O 30 CHANI
4 0 S O6 0 "vZ" i
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INPUT PREV CH VOI I
0 °0 0
MENU CLEAR DISPLAY MUTE
CD CD CD CD
PROG SEARCH
CD
PLAY
(E>
RECORD SPEED F.ADV I_" PAUSEII
OO C_ O
SLOW v TRACKING A
CD CDO
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Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV.
Used with POWER button to turn
on another brand of TV, other
than RCA, when the remote is
programmed to control that TV.
See page 11.
VCR
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control the VCR.
VCR Function Buttons
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR's channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
a timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
F.ADV(Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with
each press of the button while the
tape is paused.
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 AU DIOA/IDEO
IN jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the
screen.
Used to program the VCR.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1until 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 CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use
the number buttons to select
another. Press PREV GH to
switch between the two
channels.
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Buttons
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).
See page 22.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX and ZERO
SEARCH menus on TV.
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120
seconds during playback.
SLOW
Used for Mo_ nlotlol_ playb,lck.
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 Up and Down
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play or pause.
Reduces picture "jitter" during
stop-action playback.
TV'VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 10.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with every TV.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TV's channel
memory when remote is set to
control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status displays
from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes menus or displays from
the screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1until 1- -
appears on the screen. Then press
the other two numbers.
POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control TV.
Used with "IVbutton to turn on a
compatible TV, other than RCA,
when the remote is programmed to
control that TV. See page 11.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then use the
number buttons to select another.
Press PREV CH to switch between
the two channels.
Works as an ENTER key on some
TVs.
VOL (Volume) Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.
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Operating Instructions
To Play a Tape
1. Turn oll tile TV and tune it to channel 3, 4, or rlV'Svideo input
to see the picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in indicator n
lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature
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.
Safety Tab
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Press PLAY on the remote or PLAY,PAUSE on the VCR, if
necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR's display panel.
Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 16.
Press STOP on the remote or STOP.EJECT on the VCR.
Press REW. REW will appear in the VCR's display panel.
The VCR 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.
Press STOP,EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is
completely rewound.
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Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature 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 VGR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
2. Press 4 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
8. Press ] 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.
Pause for Stop Action
This feature stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene.
Stop action works best for tapes recorded in the SP and SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE on the remote or PLAY,PAUSE on the VCR
during playback to stop the action.
PAUS appears in the VCR's display panel.
Press TRACKING up or down during stop-action pause to
reduce picture "jitter".
2. Press PLAYePAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote to
return to playback.
The VCR will automatically 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 turned off during picture search. Picture search works best for tapes recorded in the SP
and SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. During playback, press FWD to search forward at a faster-
than-normal speed.
SRGH+ appears in the VCR's display panel.
2. To return to playback, press FWD, PLAY on the remote, or
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.
Rewind Search
1. During 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 REW, PLAY on the remote, or
PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
I Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
PREFERENCES
I Auto Pray:
2 Auto YV/VCR: ON
ON
0 Exit
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Using the Playback Features
Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you view one stop-action frame after another. Frame
advance works best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.
DAUS appears in the VCR's display panel.
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a
frame of the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote or
PLAY.PAUSE on the VCR to resume normal
playback.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
Sound is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in
the SP or SLP speed.
1. During playback, press BLOW to start slow-
motion playback.
SLOW appears in the VCR's display panel.
2. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any
streaks from the picture.
3. Press PLAY on the remote or PLAYoPAUSE on
the VCR to return to playback,
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after a few minutes.
Automatic Tracking
1'he 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.
Manual Tracking
Occasionally, you may need to manually adjust tracking on a tape recorded oll
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.
• When streaks or snow appear, press
TRACKING up or down for the best possible
picture.
• Press TRACKING up or down during stop-
action pause to reduce picture "jitter".
• Press both TRACKING buttons on the VCR at
the same time to turn automatic tracking back
on or eject the tape and re-insert it.
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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,
these displays will time out.
2. Press DISPLAY again to have only the time
counter remain on the TV screen. The time
counter will appear instead of the time in the
VCR's display panel.
3. Press DISPLAY again to remove the time
counter 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 segment 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. Insert the prerecorded tape. Make sure the
tape is rewound. Press STOP on the remote or
STOP, EJECT on the VCR.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time
counter on the TV screen.
3. Press CLEARto reset the time counter to
0:00:00.
4. Press FWD to fast forward the tape until the
time counter reads 0:30:00. Press STOP on
the remote or STOP.EJECT 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.
0:30:00
Minutes]
Seconds
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Using the Playback Features
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)
This is useful for scanning commercials or short program segments.
1. Press $EARGH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 60 seconds.
2. Press SEARCH twice during playback to advance the tape
approximately 120 seconds.
SRGH+ appears in the VCR's display panel.
Index Search
The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on
the tape every time you begin recording a program. During playback you can locate the
program you want to play by the number of index marks.
The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search
forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.
1. Insert the prerecorded tape and press STOP.
2. Press 8EARGH on the remote to display the INDEX
SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
3. Press FWD or REW to search for the next index mark or
press two number buttons to enter the specific index
mark you want the VCR to search for.
Press CLEAR to correct an entry.
4. Press FWD to search forward or press REW to search in
reverse.
5. Press 8TOP 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
beginning of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REW or FF
to begin scanning
OR
Enter a specific
Index n_be r
/i \
Press SEARCH to exit
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
Index number
03
Press STOP to cancel
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