RCA VR524 User manual

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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
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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 prevent 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.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way.
If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the product.
For U.S.A. -- Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user's authority to operate it.
Note 3"o 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 product.
Model No. VR524
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings i
Cautions i
Note to Cable TV Installer i
Product Registration i
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
RCA DSS® Satellite Receiver 6-7
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR 9
Insert Batteries in Remote 9
Turn on TV 9
Turn on VCR 10
Set Up Your VCR 10-14
Cable Box Setup 10
Auto Clock Set 11
Auto Channel Search 12
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory 13
Select the Language/Seleccione un
Idioma/Choisissez une Langue 13
Use TVoVCR Button 13
Set the Display Panel Brightness 14
Set the ALERT SOUND 14
Using the Remote Control
Remote Control 15-16
Controlling a VCR 17
Using the VCR2°DVD Button 17
Controlling a TV 18
Controlling a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver 19
Controlling Auxiliary RCA Component __ 20
Playing a Tape
Playback
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
21
22
Picture Search 22
Slow Motion 22
DISPLAY Button 23
Time Counter 23
Index Search 24
Zero Search 24
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) __ 24
Pause for Stop-Action 25
Frame Advance (F.ADV Button) __ 25
Automatic Tracking 25
Manual Tracking 25
Recording a Program
Recordings 26
Recording Speeds 26
Normal Recording 26
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is
Recording a Different Channel __ 26
Express Recording 27
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Setup 28-29
Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording.__ 30
Stopping a VCR Plus+ Recording__ 30
Setting a Timer Recording 31
Stopping a Timer Recording 31
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recordings 32
Timer Recording From the
VCR's Line Input 32
Using the Recording Features
Recording Pause 32
Pro-Tect Plus TM Feature 32
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes 33
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel 34
Back Panel 34
Display Panel 35
Trouble Checks 36-37
Specifications 38
Cleaning the VCR 38
Limited Warranty 39
Index 40-41

Choosing a Hookup
I he hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows 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 hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a TV with audio and video
jacks using a signal splitter. 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 does your TV receive 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.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.
3. What type of RCA DSS ® satellite system**
do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs -
Turn to page 6.
13. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -
Turn to page 7.
O. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -
Turn to page 7.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes.
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1and 2above.
13. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 8.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
**DSS ®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
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Antenna or Cable System W'[Ithout a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TVoVCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
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or Cable 300/75 Ohm
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El Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of the TVoVCR button is not
required.
1, Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may
be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
From Antenna
or Cable
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Cable System W_AhCable Box to Unscramble All Channels
AI Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic comlection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV,VGR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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BI Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of the TV,VCR button is not
required.
1.
2,
Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter may
be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is stereo.
Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Cable Box
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Splitter
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(supplied)
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Audio/Video Cables
VIDEO
4

Cable System Wdh Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View,etc.)
AI Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TVoVCR button to watch the VCR.
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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Back of TV
all Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of the TVoVCR button is not
required.
1° Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional
accessories not provided. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your TV is stereo.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
Tune the IV to its video input to watch
the VCR. View all pay channels through
the VCR.
Cable Box
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RCA I)SS Satellite Receiver
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup if your TV does not have
audio/video jacks.
1o Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of
satellite receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel or its line
input (L1) to record from the receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR.
If you want to watch or record the signal from
your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the
satellite receiver is turned off.
,Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TVto this channel and use the
TV-VCRbutton to watch the VCR.
3.
4.
Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
From From
Cable, Cable Box Satellite
or Antenna Dish
IBack of Satellite Receiver J_
AudioNideo Cables RF Coaxial Cable
IN FROM (_ANT.
Back of VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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RCA I)SS Satellite Receiver
B. Advanced hookup with
basic receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video
jacks and your receiver has one set of
AUDIONiDEO jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of
receiver to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel to record
from the satellite receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to
its video input channel.
If you want to watch or record the signal from
your antenna, cable, or cable box, make sure the
satellite receiver is turned off.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune theTV to this channel and use the
TVaVCRbutton to watch the VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
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Cable, Cable Box Satellite
or Antenna Dish
_Backof Satellite Receiver _
RF Coaxial Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
C. Advanced hookup with
deluxe receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video
jacks and your receiver has two sets of
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1. Set the OH3 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.
To record from the satellite receiver, you will
tune the VCR to its line input (L1).
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to
its video input channel.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
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Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Select ahookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
Set the 3CH.4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the recording VCR to this channel to
receive the signal from the playback VCR.
2.
D
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5. [eTri_'l;_; IT[;'aL-_qim,m
Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable ....
or Cable Box __............ .
IN FROM _
IANT.
VHF/UHF
• AUDIOI VIDEOI OUTTOW
I OUT IN OUT IN
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
IN FROMANT,
VHF/UHF
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT TO TV
OUT IN OUT IN
3CH,4
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RF Coaxial II
Audio/Video Cable
CablesIJ_ -- -- or - - - |
t. S....
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 the TV,VCR button is 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. A Y-adapter
may be required to hear sound from both
channels if your other VCR is stereo.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4. [e_ .1k'1 _'T_OT_a.__rq,[mm
Select the line (audio/video) input on the
recording VCR to receive the signal from
the playback VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
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Playback VCR (only)
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT IN OUT IN
IN FROM _)ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO "rv
Recording VCR
Audio/video
Cables
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
IN FROM _ "'_- i "ANT. .....
OUTTOW
OUT
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"RF Coaxial Cable
Audio/Video
Cables -- -- or - - II (supplied)
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.

Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items arc missing.
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(Stock No. 231546)
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4"AAA" Batteries
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221346)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn on the TV.
A.
B.
Turn on the TV.
If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the
30H.4 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.)
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Startup
4. Turn on the VCR.
AI Press VCR1 on the remote.
The SETUP screen appears the first time the VCR is turned on after
connecting it. It is a step-by-step procedure to set up the VCR for
Cable Box Setup, Auto Channel Search, and Auto Clock Set using
Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some
broadcast stations. If you choose to set up the VCR options
individually, go to "Set up your VCR" section.
If the SETUP screen does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as channel 3/4 switch.
or TV's video line input.
•Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display panel if
you use a basic hookup.
•Check the connections.
B. Follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
If setup is successful, skip the next step.
CABLE BOX SETUP
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SET UP
THE VCR TO CONTROL A
CABLE BOX?
1YES
2NO
5. Set up your VCR.
The initial SETUP is a one-time procedure only. If you ever need to
change or reset an individual feature option, follow the instructions
in this step.
Cable Box Setup
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 5 to select CABLE BOX SETUP.
D. Select one of the three choices:
1 ALL CHANNELS
1. Press 1 to select ALL CHANNELS,
2. Enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable box
or press INPUT.
3. Press MENU to continue.
2 ONLY SOME CHANNELS
Skip this setup if your cable box is not required for all
channels.
3 CANCEL SETUP
Select this item to return to previous screen.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3TIME
4CHANNELS
CHANNELS
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE
VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST
CABLE BOX SETUP
CABLE BOX SETUP
DO YOU USE YOUR CABLE
BOX TO RECEIVE ALL
CHANNELS OR ONLY SOME
CHANNELS?
1ALL CHANNELS
I
CABLE BOX SETUP
ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES
THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS
FROM THE CABLE BOX?
(USUALLY 3, 4, OR VIDEO)
ENTER 01-13 OR INPUT
PRESS MENU TO CANCEL
CABLE BOX SETUP
ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES
THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS
FROM THE CABLE BOX?
(USUALLY 3, 4, OR VIDEO)
O3
ENTER CLEAR TO CORRECT
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
CABLE BOX SETUP
THE VCR WILL NOW
RECEIVE ALL SIGNALS
FROM THE CABLE BOX
ON CHANNEL 03.
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
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Startup
Auto Clock Set
The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to ON at the factory. With this
feature on, the VCR automatically updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time information transmitted by some
broadcast stations. The TIME ZONE and DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
menu items must be set for your area. With this feature off, the clock
will not be set or adjusted automatically.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 2to switch AUTO CLOCK SET between ON and OFF.
VCR MAIN MENU
VCR PLUS+
TIMER RECORDINGS
TIME
TIME
I SET TIME AND DATE
2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON
3SET TIME ZONE
4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
0 EXIT
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3TIME
TIME
SET TIME AND DATE
AUTO CLOCK SET: ON
SET TIME ZONE
Set the Time Zone
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 3 to display the SET THE TIME ZONE menu.
4. Select your time zone.
•If you select AUTOMATIC for your time zone, the VCR sets the
clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it
finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or use
the SET TIME AND DATE option.
SET TIME ZONE
WHAT IS YOUR TIME ZONE?
I EASTERN
2CENTRAL
3MOUNTAIN
4PACIFIC
5 ALASKA
6 HAWAII
7 AUTOMATIC
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
Set Daylight Savings Time
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
4. Select one of the options.
If you select YES, DST IS OBSERVED:
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday
in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00
AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour), remember that any part of
a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these two
times will not be recorded.
In the autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in
October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM
to 1:00 AM (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
If you select AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the first
Coordinated Universal Time information it finds.
Notes: With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a
power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying
the broadcast signal.
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR to a
channel carrying the XDS information (usually PBS), then turn the
VCR off. If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time
and date through the menu items.
Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels
with Extended Data Service (XDS).
VCR MAIN MENU
VCR PLUS+
TIMER RECORDINGS
TIME
TIME
SET TIME AND DATE
AUTO CLOCK SET: ON
SET TIME ZONE
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
DOES YOUR AREA OBSERVE
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER?
IYES, DST IS OBSERVED
2 NO
3 AUTOMATIC
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
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Startup
Set the Clock
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through
the menu option. Also, if you choose to set the clock, the AUTO
CLOCK SET feature is automatically turned off.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1to display the SET TIME AND DATE.
D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time
including AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of the week
will automatically appear after you enter the year.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1for AM or 2 for
PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then 2 for a time of
5:07 PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change incorrect
entries.
E. Press MENU to set the clock.
F. Press 0 to exit the menus.
The time appears in the VCR's display panel. To display the
time and date on the screen, press DISPLAY on the remote.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR PLUS+
2TIMER RECORDINGS
3TIME
TIME
I SET TIME AND DATE
SET TIME AND DATE
TIME;_:-- MM)
DATE --/--/--
SET TIME AND DATE
TIME 02:30 PM
(HH:MM)
DATE 08/04/96 SUNDAY
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT
PRESS MENU TO SET
Auto Channel Search
The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature memorizes the channel list
available through your signal type---cable or antenna. The signal
type is automatically selected when you auto channel search. Also,
should you change your signal system, you must perform Auto
Channel Search.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about one
to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest channel found. Pressing
CHANNEL up or down selects only the active channels.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects the CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA signal. For cable connection, 125 channels are
searched; for an antenna connection, 69 channels are searched.
To change the SIGNAL TYPE:
A. Follow steps A-B above.
B. Press 3 to switch the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR PLUS+
2TIMER RECORDINGS
3TIME
4CHANNELS
CHANNELS
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
NOW SCANNING CHANNEL I
PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL
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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 the channels 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 before adding or removing channels.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 2 to display ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL screen.
D. Follow the on-screen directions.
E. Add or remove more channels using the CHANNEL up and
down buttons.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3TIME
4CHANNELS
CHANNELS
I AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CHANNEL 03
IS PRESENTLY ADDED
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
7. Select the language/Seleccione un idioma/
Choisissez une langue.
The VCR displays the on-screen menus in the English, Spanish or
French language. The word "Language" cycles through the different
languages when the VCR Main Menu is displayed on the TV screen.
The arrow indicates which language is selected.
A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 6 to display the LANGUAGE or IDIOMA or LANGUE menu.
(English: LANGUAGE; Spanish: IDIOMA;
French: LANGUE).
•Press 1 to have the menus displayed in English (Ingles).
• Press 2 to have the menus displayed in Spanish (Espafiol).
• Press 3 to have the menus displayed in French (Fran_ais).
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3TIME
4CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
6LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
SELECT A LANGUAGE.
1÷ENGLISH
2ESPAROL
3FRAN_AIS
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
8. Use TVoVCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV.VCB button lets you
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television
channels. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while
watching another channel on the TV. Details in the "Recording'section.
A. Press VCR1 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 CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number followed by the station name (if broadcast)
appears for a few seconds on the TV screen.
D. Press TV,VGR 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 CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV-VCR to switch back to the picture from
the VCR.
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Startup
9. Set the display panel brightness.
This VCR lets you change the brightness level of the fluorescent
display panel.
A. Press MENU on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 3to select a FRONT PANEL mode.
•Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR
is on and dim when it is off.
• Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.
• Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.
VCR MAIN MENU
IVCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
4CHANNELS
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
1REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3FRONT PANEL: AUTO
4ALERT SOUND: OFF
0 EXIT
10. Set the ALERT SOUND.
Select this feature if you want a warning to sound each time an
invalid entry or invalid operation is made. This feature is set to
OFF at the factory. Please note the warning sound is heard
only when the VCR is on.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 4 to select ALERT SOUND: ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you want to sound a short warning.
• Select OFF if you do not want to sound a short warning.
VCR MAIN MENU
IVCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 TIME
4 CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2AUTO PLAY: ON
3FRONT PANEL: AUTO
4 ALERT SOUND: OFF
0 EXIT
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Remote Control
Pressing this lights the remote buttons. The buttons remain lit as long as a button is pressed within approximately eight seconds of
another. The light times out if no buttons are pressed which conserves the life of the batteries. If the light times out, simply press the
Light 0 button to turn it on again.
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Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
AUX (Auxiliary) VCR1
Used with PWR (Power) button to Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan,
turn on a compatible RCA audio or GE VCR and sets remote to
component as described on page 20. control VCR.
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SAT.CABLE
Used with PWR (Power) button to
turn on a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver as described on
page 19.
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Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan,
or GE TV and sets the remote to
control the TV.
Used with PWR (Power) button to
turn on another brand of TV as
described on page 18.
VCR2.DVD
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan,
or GE VCR and sets remote to control
VCR when it has been set up.
Turns on compatible RCA or ProScan
laserdisc player.
Used with a compatible RCA DVD
player as described on page 17.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects the next higher or lower
channel in the VCR's channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets the time counter to 0:00:00.
Lets you change entries when setting
the clock or a timer recording.
Quickly searches a tape in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input (L) on or off.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to the
audio/video jacks on the back of the
VCR.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays on the
TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
compatible VCRs to begin copying
a tape.
F. ADV (Frame Advance)
Advances a tape one frame with each
press of the button when tape is
paused during playback.
MENU*PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
Used for VCR Plus+ and Timer
recordings.
Removes a menu from the screen.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99--press two
numbers.
Select acable channel over 99--press
and hold 1until 1-- appears on the
screen. Then, press the other two
numbers.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
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Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording
of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PWR (Power)
Turns off the VCR when the remote is
set to control the VCR.
Turns off other components if remote is
programmed.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV GH to switch
between the two channels.
REC (Record)
Starts the VCR recording.
Used for express recording.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Quickly searches atape in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays the INDEX and ZERO search
menus on the TV screen.
Advances a tape 60 seconds during
playback.
SLOW - /+
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
STOP
Stops the VCR's normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause.
TRACKING Up or Down
Reduces the streaks that may appear on
the picture during play, slow, 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 "Startup" section.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in
the TV's channel memory when remote
is set to control aTV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status displays from
the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the screen.
Removes menus or displays from the
screen.
PWR (Power)
Used with the TV button to turn on a
compatible TV that the remote has been
programmed to control. See "Controlling
aTV" section.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Selects achannel up to 99--press two
numbers.
Selects a cable channel over 99--press
and hold 1until 1-- appears on the
screen. Then, press the other two
numbers.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV OH to switch
between the two channels.
Used as an ENTER button on some
TVs.
SLOW +/-
Used with some TV menus to select
and adjust features.
VOL (Volume) Up or Down
Raises and lowers sound.
Turns off a compatible TV when remote
is set to control that TV.
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Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Function Buttons
Press the SAT,GABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons may not work
with the cable box or satellite receiver.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Selects a channel using the numbers.
PWR (Power)
Turns off a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver when remote is set to
control it.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Used as an ENTER button for some
cable boxes and/or satellite receivers.

Controlling a VCR
The VCR's remote controls compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2.DVD
buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VGR1 without being programmed. If you
own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may
want to program this VCR to respond to the VGR2.DVD button on the remote.
Program the VCR for Remote Control
Set the REMOTE CONTROL feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or
VCR2°DVD position. Then, the remote controls the VCR with either
the VCR1 or VCR2 button -- the position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
3. Press 1 to activate the REMOTE CONTROL feature.
4. Press VCR1 or VCR2°DVD to change the setting and program
this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2°DVD button -- the
position you select.
IImportant Reminder: Remember you must press VCR1 or
VCR2°DVD on the remote -- the position you selected in the
menu -- before the remote will operate this VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
VCR PLUS+
TIMER RECORDINGS
TIME
CHANNELS
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
REMOTE CONTROL: VCRI
PREFERENCES
(PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE )
2AUTO PLAY: ON
3FRONT PANEL: ON
6 ALERT SOUNb: ON
0 EXIT
Using the VCR2-DVD Button
The VCR2°DVD button on the VCR's remote is preset to control an RCA, ProScan or GE VCR and an
RCA or ProScan laserdisc player. To control a DVD component, it must be programmed with the
DVD code listed. If you want to change it back to control a VCR/laserdisc player, then you must
reprogram the button to the VCR/laserdisc player code.
Program the Remote Control
1. Turn on the component.
2. Point the VCR remote at the component.
3. Hold the VCR2.DVD button and press three number buttons to enter
the code for the component.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press PWR or CHANNEL up or down. If the component turns off or
changes channels, setup is complete.
tVC' RCA, ProScan or GE Codes
R" Laserdisc Player DVD
037 037 O78
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Controlling a TV
The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control tile basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE
TV. Also, you can set up the remote to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote, enter
the remote code numbers 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 three number buttons to enter the code for
your brand.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press PWR or CHANNEL up or down• If the TV turns off or changes
channels, setup is complete.
6. Repeat steps 2 - 5with a different code if the first one does not work.
TV Codes
Brand* Code
A-Mark ........................ 102
Admiral ....................... 005
Amtron ....................... 064
Akai ....................... 002,103
Anam ...................... 104,105
Anam National ............. 038,106
AOC ............ 011,019,027,088,107
Bell&Howell ................... 005
Candle ................. 011,027,033
Citizen .............. 011,027,033,064
Colortyme .............. 011,027,084
Concerto ................... 011,027
Contec/Cony .... 036,037,040,042,064
Craig .......................... 064
Curtis Mathes .... 000,011,015,027,037
CXC .......................... 064
Daewoo ............. 011,019,027,012
Daytron .................... 011,027
Dimensia ...................... 000
Electrohome ..... 006,011,014,027,038,
........................... 061,068
Emerson ..... 011,026,027,028,029,030,
...... 031,032,037,042,053,064,065,067,
.......... 075,076,078,079,094,095,096
Envision ................... 011,027
Fisher ............... 017,021,039,041
Funai ......................... 064
Brand* Code
GE .......... 000,008,009,011,012,027,
................. 038,068,086,089,091
Goldstar ........ 003,004,006,011,019,
........................ 027,037,050
Hallmark ................... 011,027
Hitachi ...... 009,011,027,036,037,040,
.......... 047,048,063,080,094,097,098
Infinity ........................ 013
JBL ........................... 013
Jensen ..................... 011,027
JVC . .012,024,036,037,040,048,051,074
Kawasho ............... 002,011,027
Kenwood ........... 006,011,014,027
Kloss Novabeam ............ 035,043
KTV .......................... 078
Loewe ......................... 013
Luxman .................... 011,027
LXI .......... 000,013,018,021,023,054
Magnavox ...006,007,010,011,013,016,
...... 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089
Marantz ............. 011,013,027,069
Memorex ...................... 005
MGA ........... 006,011,014,019,022,
................. 027,041,056,061,068
Mitsubishi ....... 006,011,014,01%022,
............. 027,041,055,056,061,068
MTC ................... 011,01%027
Brand* Code
Multivision .................... 081
NAD ...................... 018,023
NEC ......... 011,014,019,027,038,084
Panasonic ........ 012,013,038,086,111
Penney ...... 000,008,011,019,027,040,
.................... 068,077,086,088
Philco .... 006,007,010,011,013016,019,
...... 027,033,035,037,038,043,087,089
Philips ...002,006,007,010,011,013,016,
.......... 033,035,037,038,043,066,073
Pioneer .......... 011,027,045,062,093
Portland ............ 011,019,027,037
ProScan ....................... 000
Proton .............. 011,027,037,072
Quasar ................. 012,038,092
Radio Shack ..... 000,021,025,036,037,
........................ 059,064,078
RCA ........ 000,006,011,019,027,034,
.......... 038,044,046,088,100,101,109
Realistic ....................... 021
Sampo ..................... 011,027
Samsung ........ 006,011,014,015,019
................. 027,036,037,077,110
Sanyo ........ 017,021,039,056,057,058
Scott ................... 028,037,064
Sears .... 000,006,011,014,017,018,021,
•..023,027,039,040,041,051,071,083,095
Brand* Code
Sharp ........... 011,020,025,027,037
................. 052,053,059,060,108
Signature ................... 005,094
Sony .......................... 002
Soundesign ............. 011,027,033
Sylvania ..... 006,007,010,011,013,016,
...... 027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089
Symphonic ................. 064,076
Tatung ........................ 038
Technics ....................... 012
Techwood .................. 011,027
Teknika ......... 011,019,027,033,036
........................ 037,040,066
Telecaption .................... 090
TMK ...................... 011,027
Toshiba ......... 018,021,023,040,071,
........................ 077,085,090
Universal .................. 008,009
Victor ......................... 051
Vidtech .................... 019,027
Wards ........... 000,005,006,007,008
...... 009,010,011,013,019,025,027,028,
.......... 035,043,059,066,076,082,089
Yamaha ............. 006,014,019,027
Zenith ..................... 001,099
*The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.
Operate the TV
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After you 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 TV.
2. If the TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV, then PWR.
3. Use the "TV Function Buttons" described in "Remote Control" section.
IHelpful Hint: Notice the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays. I
This is one way to tell if the remote is set to control the VCR or the TV. I