RCA VR526A User manual

Introduction
Important Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PARTS INSIDE. REFER
DONOT OPEN SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents arisk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
WARNING
To preventfire or shock hazard, do not expose
this VCR to rain or moisture.
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot,
fully insert.
&Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqii au fond.
Cautions
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 VCR.
Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this
product bears the UL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA
certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modificationsto 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. VR526A
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/ Address/ Phone:
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration___i
Hooking Up the VCR
Setting Up the VCR
Using the Remote Control
Playing aTape
Recording aProgram
References
Choosing aHookup 2
Antenna or Cable System Without aCable Box 3
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 4
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 6
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR, Place Batteries in Remote,
Turn on TV, Turn on VCR, Place Channels in VCR's Memory,
Add or Erase Channels from VCR's Memory,
Use TV/VCR Button, Set the Time and Date 7-8
Controlling a VCR 9
Controlling aTV 9
Buttons
Component Buttons 10
VCR Function Buttons 10-11
TV Function Buttons 11
Operating Instructions 12
Using the Playback Features
Pause for Stop-Action, Slow Motion, Picture Search,
Frame Advance, Commercial Skip 13
Automatic Tracking, Manual Tracking, Time Counter,
Memory-Stop Feature 14
Electronic Program Indexing 15
Types of Recordings 16
Basic Recording -Operating Instructions 16
Watch aTV Channel While VCR is Recording 16
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+™ Recording 17-19
Timer Recording 20
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings 20
Express Recording 21
Additional Recording Information 21
Recording Speeds 21
Recording Pause 21
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 22
Specifications 23
Cleaning the VCR 23
Location of Controls
Front Panel 24
Back Panel 25
Display Panel 25
Trouble Checks 26-27
Limited Warranty 28
Index 29

Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing aHookup
The hookups on pages 3through 5are 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 easiest of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to amonitor
/
receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using asignal 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 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.
C. 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.
C. 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 ahookup by answering questions 1and 2above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs
and other materials may infringe the rights of others.

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Antenna or Cable System Without aCable Box
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2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided. RF Coaxial Cable
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3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV. Seperstor
4. Turn to page 7for “Setting Up the VCR.”
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for asimple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
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Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for asimple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3or 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.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4. Turn to page 7for “Setting Up the VCR.”
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation—-use of TV/VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3. Turn to page 7for “Setting Up the VCR.”
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through
the VCR.
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Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option AHookup.
Use this hookup for asimple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select ahookup from pages 2through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3or 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.
5. Turn to page 7for “Setting Up the VCR.”
Option BHookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation-use
of TV/VCR button not required.
1. Select ahookup from pages 2through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4. Turn to page 7for “Setting Up the VCR.”
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 television programs
and other materials may infringe the rights of others.
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Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. 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's owner's manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 (VCR2) on the remote.
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory (AutoProgram).
The first time you turn on the VCR or after apower interruption,
the VCR will display amessage on the TV screen prompting you
to AUTO PROGRAM the VCR. If the message does not appear, go
to step Abelow. If the message appears, follow the directions on
the screen.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about
one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel AUTO PROGRAM
found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active
changels. CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...
If you ever need to manually AUTO PROGRAM the VCR because THEE FANS. Be
you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press PROG VCR+ to display menu on the TV screen. If this
menu does not appear:
*Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4 switch
on the VCR or the TV's video input (refer to TV's manual). TO SELECT MODE
:PUSH NUMBER SHOWN
*Press VCR1 (VCR2), then press PROG VCR+ again. 1VCR PLUS PROGRAM
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*If you use abasic hookup, check VCR indicator in display $PROGRAM REVIEW
panel —it should be on. Press TV/VCR to turn it on. :Sener ue
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B. Press 5to display VCR SET UP menu. Be lL aN Ra ieR YCEATED
3ADD/ERASE CHANNE
C. Press 2 to begin AUTO PROGRAM. iVCR PLUS CH LIST
5REMOTE (VERT)
The VCR automatically selects CATV (cable TV) or ANT.
(antenna). If you need to change the setting manually, press 1.
TO END PUSH PROGRAM
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
6. Add or erase channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not
active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
Press VCR1 (VCR2).
Press PROG VCR+ on the remote to see the menu on the TV screen.
Press 5to display VCR SET UP menu.
Press 3 to display ADD/ERASE CHANNEL menu.
Follow the directions on the screen.
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Add or erase more channels by entering channel numbers or using
CHANNEL up or down.
7. 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 allows you to record aprogram on the VCR while
watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 16.
A. Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TV/VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes on the TV screen and 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.
Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel —CH3 or CH4.
Press VCR1 (VCR2), then TV/VCR to switch back to the picture
from the VCR.
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the clock area in the
VCR's display panel.
VCR Display Panel
A. Press PROG VCR+ on remote to see the menu on the TV.
B. Press 4to select CLOCK SET.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote.
+Press 0before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7for atime of 5:07.
+Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
TO SELECT MODE
PUSH NUMBER SHOWN
VCR PLUS PROGRAM
TIMER PROGRAM
PROGRAM REVIEW
CLOCK SET
VCR SET UP
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PUSH NUMBER TO CHANGE
1ANTENNA/CATV (CATV)
2AUTO PROGRAM
3ADD/ERASE CHANNEL
CH 14
ADD/ERASE CHANNEL
SELECT CHANNEL THEN
PUSH PLAY TO ADD OR
PUSH STOP TO ERASE
TO END PUSH PROGRAM
TO SELECT MODE
PUSH NUMBER SHOWN
1VCR PLUS PROGRAM
2TIMER PROGRAM
3PROGRAM REVIEW
4 CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
TIME JK-:--
MONTH/DAY/YEAR
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TO END PUSH PROGRAM

Controlling aVCR
The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA
VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most RCA
VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being
programmed. If you own two RCA VCRs, test them
to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then
program the REMOTE feature on the VCR to respond
to VCR2.
Program the VCR for remote control
Set the REMOTE feature of the VCR to the VCR1 or VCR2 position.
The remote then controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2
button —whichever position you select in the menu.
A. Press PROG VCR+.
.Press 5to select VCR SET UP.
Helpful Hint: Notice the difference
between the TV and VCR on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.
TO SELECT MODE
PUSH NUMBER SHOWN
1VCR PLUS PROGRAM
2TIMER PROGRAM
3PROGRAM REVIEW
4CLOCK SET
5VCR SET UP
PUSH NUMBER TO CHANGE
ANTENNA/CATV (CATV)
AUTO PROGRAM
3ADD/ERASE CHANNEL
4VCR PLUS CH LIST
5REMOTE (VCR1)
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C. Press 5to select either the VCR1 or VCR2 position.
D.Press the corresponding VCR1 or VCR2 button for the position
you selected to set the remote to control the VCR.
TO END PUSH PROGRAM
Controlling aTV
The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control
the basic functions of acompatible RCA, ProScan,
or GETV. The remote can also be set up to
control other manufacturer’s brands. To program
the remote, use the remote button at the right that
corresponds to your brand. Not all models are
compatible.
Program the remote fora TV
A. Turn onthe TV.
B. Point the VCR remote at the TV.
C. Hold the TV button and press the remote
button for your brand. If the TV changes
channels, set up is complete.
D. Release both buttons.
E. Repeat steps B—Dwith another button if
the first one does not work.
Operate the TV
Remote Remote
Brand Button Brand Button
Admiral 6,9 Panasonic (CH Up)
Akai 6Philco 6,8
AOC 6Phillips 4
Centuricon 9Portland 8
Corando 8Prism (CH Up)
Curtis Mathes 9ProScan 1
Daytron 9Quasar (CH Up)
Emerson 6,8 RCA 1
Fisher 5Sampo 9
GE 1Samsung 89
Goldstar 6,8 Scott 9
Hitachi 0,8 Sears 5,7
jcp 6,9 Sharp 8, (PREV (CH)
Jvc (100) Signature 2000 6,9
KMC 8Sony 3
KTV 6,8 Sylvania 4,9
MGA 9Teknika 48
Magnavox 489 Toshiba 7
Marantz 6,(CHDn) York 9
Mitsubishi 6,(CHDn) Zenith 2
NEC 6,9
After you have set up your remote to control your TV,
test the TV buttons to see which ones operate your TV.
A. Point the remote at the TV and press TV.
B. If TV does not turn on in step A, press TV and then OFF.
C. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as described on page 11.

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Using the Remote Control
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Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
VCR1
Turns on acompatible RCA VCR
and sets remote to control the
VCR.
VCR2
Turns on acompatible RCA VCR
and sets remote to control the
VCR when it has been setup.
See page 9.
VCR Function Buttons
TV
Turns on acompatible RCA TV
and sets the remote to control
the TV.
Used with OFF button to turn on
another brand of TV, other than
RCA, when the remote is
programmed to control that TV.
See page 9.
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the
function buttons.
OFF
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
TV/VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 8.
PLAY
Plays atape.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
F.FWD (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
REC/XPR
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).
See page 21.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
F.ADV/CS (Frame Advance/
Commercial Skip)
Lets you view one frame with
each press of the button when
tape is in stop-action pause.
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120
seconds during playback.
CHANNEL a/v
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR's channel
memory.
Numbers (0 through 9&100)
Select achannel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select acable channel over 99 by
pressing 100 and then two
numbers, or press and hold 1
until 1-- appears on the screen.
Then press the other two
numbers.
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Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays on
the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
Turns on memory-stop feature.
INDEX
Lets you scan to the beginning of
recorded segments during
playback.
SLOWA/vV
Used for slow-motion playback.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control acompatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.
OFF
Turns off an RCA TV when
remote is set to control TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV, other than RCA,
when the remote is programmed
to control that TV. See page 9.
VOLUME A/V
Raises and lowers sound.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
TRACKING a/v
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play, slow, or
pause.
Reduces picture “jitter” during
stop-action playback.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
aVCR Plus+ or timer recording.
CHANNEL A/v
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TV's channel
memory when remote is set to
controla TV.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9&100)
Select achannel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select acable channel over 99 by
pressing 100 and then two
numbers for compatible TVs.
PROG VCR+
Displays the main or VCR PLUS
menu on the TV screen.
Removes amenu from the screen.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects arecording speed
(SP, LP, SLP).
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
VCRs to begin copying atape.
See page 22.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen
Removes menus or displays from
the screen.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status
displays from the screen.
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Playing aTape
Operating Instructions
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 and VCR indicators light.
Tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been
removed.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary.
Playback indicator »appears in the VCR's display panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down on the remote to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 14.
5. Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote.
6. Press REW.
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape
during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR or OFF
on the remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
7. Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.
STOP/EJECT

Using the Playback Features
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 speeds.
1. Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
The pause indicator (#8) appears in the VCR's
display panel.
2. Press TRACKING Aor V¥ to reduce any jittering of
the picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to playback.
Slow-Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play-
pause. SLOW Aand Vv allow you to change the speed. Sound
is turned off during slow-motion playback. Slow motion works
best in the SP and SLP speeds.
1. Press SLOW Ato increase the speed or ¥to
decrease the speed.
2. Use TRACKING Aor ¥to remove any streaks from
the picture.
3. Press PLAY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from slow-
motion playback to stop after afew minutes.
Picture Search
You can search apicture during playback by fast forwarding or
rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search.
The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. Press F.FWD to search forward at afaster-than-
normal speed.
2. Press F.FWD or PLAY to return to playback.
Rewind Search
Use REW instead of F.FWD for the same steps in “Fast
Forward Search.”
Frame Advance (F.ADV/CS Button)
Frame Advance lets you view one stop-action frame after
another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded in
the SP or SLP speeds.
1. Press PAUSE to stop the action.
2. Press F.ADV/CS each time you want to view aframe
of the scene.
3. Press PAUSE to begin slow-motion playback or PLAY
to resume normal playback.
Commercial Skip (F.ADV/CS Button)
This is useful for skipping commercials or short program
segments.
1. Press F.ADV/CS once during playback to advance
the tape approximately 60 seconds.
2. Press F.ADV/CS twice during playback to advance
the tape approximately 120 seconds.
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Playing aTape
Using the Playback Features
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when
playing back atape recorded on another VCR. Automatic
tracking is turned on whenever atape 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 are used when playing atape. They have
no effect during recording.
When streaks or snow appear, press TRACKING up or down for
the best possible picture.
Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a
program or play back asegment of apre-recorded tape.
It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped.
The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected
from the VCR.
Minutes Seconds
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if memory-stop
feature is
turned on.
TV Screen
For example, if a30-minute program was recorded at the
beginning of the tape, you would:
1. Insert the pre-recorded tape.
2. Press DISPLAY twice to display only the time
counter on the TV screen.
3. Press F.FWD to fast forward the tape until the time
counter reads 0:30:00.
This is the end of the program and you can begin
recording at this spot.
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
5. Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter
from the screen.
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Memory-Stop Feature
The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a
counter reading of 0:00:00M at any spot on the tape. This is
especially convenient when you want to watch asegmentof the
tape several times.
Using the Time Counter’s Memory-Stop Feature
1. Insert apre-recorded tape.
2. Press DISPLAY three times to turn on the memory-
stop feature.
An Mappears with the time counter to let you know
the memory-stop feature is turned on.
3. Press PLAY or F.FWD to advance to the spot on the
tape where you want to return to quickly.
4. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00M.
5. Continue playing the tape.
6. Press STOP and then REW or F.FWD when you want
to return to the spot you selected on the tape.
The VCR searches for the spot and stops at the
counter reading of 0:00:00M. During fast
forwarding, the tape advances to the end of the tape
and switches to rewind searching for 0:00:00M.
7. Press DISPLAY to turn off memory-stop feature.

Using the Playback Features
Electronic Program Indexing
The VCR has a“VHS Index Search System” that automatically
records an index mark on the tape every time you stop and start
recording.
During playback you can locate the program you want to play
by scan and play or number of index marks.
Scan and Play
The VCR will automatically search for index marks, play afew
seconds of the program, and then continue to the next mark. 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 INDEX to display the index menu on the TV
screen.
3. Press F.FWD to forward search or REW to reverse
search.
Index Number
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 INDEX to display the menu on the TV screen.
3. Press two number buttons to enter the number of
index marks you want the VCR to search.
4. Press F.FWD to search forward or REW to search in
reverse.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR.
*Amark too close to your location on the tape.
*The mark at the beginning of arecorded
segment of five minutes or less.
*The first index mark on the tape when you
start at the beginning of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH :==
OR PUSH FF OR REW
FOR SCAN AND PLAY
INDEX SEARCH :04
PUSH FF OR REW
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Recording aProgram
Types of Recordings
Your VCR provides different types of recording.
These types are éxplained in the following sections:
Basic Recording —Operating Instructions
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording
Timer Recording
Express Recording
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Basic Recording -Operating Instructions
To make arecording
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or
TV’s video input channel.
1. Insert atape with safety tab in place.
The cassette-in indicator lights in the VCR's display panel.
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.
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.
4. Select recording speed using TAPE SPEED on the VCR or SPEED on
the remote.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR's display panel and on
the TV screen.
5. Select the channel to be recorded.
The channel number appears in the VCR's display panel and on the TV
screen.
6. Press REC/XPR to begin recording.
and Pappear in the VCR's display panel.
Watch aTV channel while VCR is recording adifferent channel
1. Follow steps 1through 6 above.
2. 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.
w Press TV to set the remote to control TV functions for acompatible TV.
Select the channel you want to watch with the TV's channel buttons.
Press STOP/EJECT on VCR or STOP on remote when recording
is finished.
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Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)
VCR Plus+" lets you record aprogram by entering aPlusCode* number from your TV listing. Because each area has
different cable-TV and broadcasting systems, some setup may be required before using VCR Plus+ for the first time.
A. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems
(Not Requiring aCable Box)
A VCR Plus+ channel number is assigned for each broadcast or cable channel. These
numbers are listed in most publications that list PlusCode numbers.
1. Prepare aworksheet for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the channels you
receive them on. Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers.
Broadcast or Cable-TV VCR Plus+ Channel Number You
Station Name Channel Number Receive This Station On
HBO ©33 See Note 1
ESPN ow 34 See Note 1
ABC See Note 2 See Note 1
FOX See Note 2See Note 1
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";PUSH NUMBER SHOWN
Al pl 3. Press 5to display VCR SET UP menu. 1VCR PLUS PROGRAM
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4. Press 4to display VCR PLUS CH LIST menu. 3PROGRAN REVIEW
5. Antenna Users: Skip to Step 6. 5VCR SET UP
Cable Users: Press 1when the CABLE BOX menu Misi Hib: 10° ChikNEE
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6. Using your worksheet, press two numbers to enter 3ADD/ERASE CHANNEL
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each channel number you receive on a different
channc' *han the assigned VCR Plus+ channel IS ACABLE BOX BEING
USED WITH THE VCR
number. FOR ALL CHANNELS?
If achannel in your area has been assigned more 5He
than one VCR Plus+ channel number, enter that 2YES
same channel number next to each VCR Plus+ VCR PLUS CH LIST
channel number.
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VCR+ CH numbers up or down on the menu. ot 5
Press CLEAR to erase anumber.
7. Press PROG VCR+ when you are finished. TO
Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV
U.S.A. List 46 Lifetime Canadian List 65 MeteoMedia/The Weather Network
58 The Movie Channel 48 MuchMusic Network
35 American Movie Classics 48 Music Television 67 Allarcom Pay Television/Superchannel
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55 MusiquePlus
39 Arts & Entertainment 49 The Nashville Network 44 Arts & Entertainment 52 Nashville Network
57 Black Entertainment 38 Nickelodeon 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 73 Newsworld/CBC
54 Bravo 64 The Nostalgia Channel 90 House of Commons 53 Le Reseau des Sports
42 Cable News Network 99 Quality Value Cable 61 Cable News Network 43 The Sports Network
45 Cinemax 41 Showtime 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 64 Super Ecran
98 Cinemax 297 Showtime 2 56 Canal Famille 98 Super Ecran C
37 The Discovery Channel 59 Sports Channel 69 Cathay International Television Inc 66 Telatino Network Inc
53 The Disney Channel 52 Turner Network Television 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 46 TVS Montreal
63 Entertainment Television 44 USA Network 60 Country Music Television 92 Viewer's Choice 1
34 ESPN Sports Network 62 Video Hits 163 Family Channel 93 Viewer's Choice 2
47 The Family Channel 93 Viewer's Choice 162 First Choice 94 Viewer's Choice 3
33 Home Box Office 94 Viewer’s Choice 296 First Choice Two 95 Viewer's Choice 4
95 Home Box Office 255 WGN Chicago 97 First Choice Three 71 Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network
96 Home Box Office 343 WTBS Atlanta 91 La Chaine Francaise 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc
51 The Learning Channel 60 WWOR New York 51 The Learning Channel
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Recording While You’re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording)
B. VCR Plus+ Setup for Scrambled Cable System (Requiring aCable Box)
1. Press PROG VCR+ on the remote to display the
menu on the TV screen.
2. Press 5to display VCR SET UP menu. TO SELECT MODE
PUSH NUMBER SHOWN
3. Press 4to display VCR PLUS CH LIST menu. 3eR PRET
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4. Press 2when the CABLE BOX menu appears. 5VCR SET UP
5. Press anumber to enter the output channel of your PUSH NUMBER TO CHANGE
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cable box. (Valid numbers are 2
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3ADD/ERASE CHANNEL
Press CLEAR to correct an entry. 4VCR PLUS CH LIST
6. Press PROG VCR+ when you are finished. IS ACABLE BOX BEING
USED WITH THE VCR
FOR ALL CHANNELS?
1NO
2YES
ENTER OUTPUT CHANNEL
OF THE CABLE BOX
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TO END PUSH PROGRAM
Important: Turn on the cable box and tune
it to the channel you want to record before
the time the recording is to begin.
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