RCA VR652HF User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
VR652HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.
For U.S.A. Ñ 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
userÕs authority to operate it.
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.__________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VR652HF
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC 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 Òdangerous
voltageÓ inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.

1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/
MIX Feature ____________________ 23
Auto Play Feature _________________ 23
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 24
Picture Search ____________________ 24
Frame Advance ___________________ 24
Slow Motion______________________ 25
Automatic Tracking _______________ 25
Manual Tracking__________________ 25
Index Search _____________________ 26
Go-To Search _____________________ 27
Blank Search _____________________ 27
DISPLAY Button __________________ 28
Program Information ______________ 29
Time Counter_____________________ 29
COMMERCIAL
AA
ADVANCE™
Feature
Recording and Playback_________ 30-31
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings ___________________ 32
Using the Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 32
Recording Pause __________________ 32
Basic Recording Ð
Operating Instructions _____________ 33
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 33
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording ___________ 34-36
Timer Recording __________________ 37
Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recording _______________ 38
Timer Recording From the
VCRÕs Line Input _______________ 38
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 39
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 40
Recording Audio Only_________________ 41
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 42
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 42
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 43
Back Panel _______________________ 44
Display Panel __________________ 44-45
Specifications_________________________ 46
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 46
Limited Warranty _____________________ 47
Trouble Checks ____________________ 48-50
Questions and Answers About
COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCEª_____ 51
Index _____________________________ 52-53
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___________ 5
Satellite Receiver _____________________ 6-7
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR ________ 9
Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR ___ 9
Insert Batteries in Remote ___________ 9
Turn on the TV ___________________ 10
Turn on the VCR __________________ 10
Use SETUP Menu to Auto Channel
Search and Auto Clock Set________ 11
Manual Clock Set________________ 12
Setup VCR Plus+ Channels ________ 12
Program VCR for VCR1 or
VCR2•DVD Button ______________ 12
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory__________________ 13
Auto Channel Search Using
the CHANNELS Menu _________ 13
Select the Language/Choisissez une
Langue ________________________ 14
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 14
Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 15
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
Satellite Receiver Buttons ________ 16-17
Using the VCR2•DVD Button ___________ 18
Controlling a VCR __________________ 18
Controlling a LaserDisc Player or
DVD Component_________________ 18
Controlling a TV ______________________ 19
Controlling a Cable Box or
Satellite Receiver_______________________ 20
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 21
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions _________________ 22
Using the Playback Features

2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 8 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.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
D. Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) Ð Go to question 3.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
3. What type of satellite system do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 6.
B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
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 8.

3
Hooking Up the VCR
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO
RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
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.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not 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.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 15.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
S-VIDEO AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Back of VCR
Audio/Video Cables
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
MONO
L
A
B

4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEORR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
S-VIDEO AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Back of TV
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
Audio/Video Cables
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
MONO
L
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.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not 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.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 15.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
A
B
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television programs, or
other materials may infringe the rights of others.

5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
(such as HBO, Showtime, 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.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not 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.
3.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 15.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEORR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
S-VIDEO AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of VCR
Back of TV
OUTIN
Cable Box
Signal
Splitter
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
Audio/Video Cables
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
A
B

6
Hooking Up the VCR
Satellite Receiver
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEORR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
VIDEO R AUDIO L
S-VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
RF Coaxial Cable
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup if your TV does not have
audio/video jacks.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
receiver.
5.Continue to page 9.
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Position Satellite Receiver
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the receiver. The slots on top of the receiver
must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit could impair
performance or damage your receiver and other components. Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a
Òhot componentÓ such as an audio power amplifier.

7
Hooking Up the VCR
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
AUDIO/VIDEO 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 the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button 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.
5.
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 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.
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.
4.Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEORR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
VIDEO R AUDIO L
S-VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied)
Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial Cable
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
VIDEO R AUDIO L
S-VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
Audio/Video Cables
(supplied) Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
From
Cable Box
or Antenna
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEORR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
B
C
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.

8
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the previously selected
hookup to the TV.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
MONO
L
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
Audio/Video
Cables From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Playback VCR
Recording
VCR
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the previously selected
hookup to the TV.
Audio/Video
Cables
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
MONO
L
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.
5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient
operation Ñ 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 not stereo, plug it into the
AUDIO L (MONO) jack of this VCR to hear
sound from both left and right channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
You will select the line (audio/video)
input on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.

9
continued on next page
Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.
Remote
(Stock No. 231545)
SEARCH
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV•VCR
CLEAR SPEED
REW PLAY FF
STOP PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
•
SLOW TRACKING
V
C
R
S
A
T
•
C
A
B
L
E
VCR•DVD
AU
X
C
H
A
N
C
H
A
N
6
1
4
7
3
9
2
5
8
0
PWR TV
VOL
VOL
M
F.ADV EDIT
+
_
222
1
C
4
3
e
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221396)
4 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
Power Cord
(Stock No. 218104)
2nd
1st
3. Insert batteries in remote.

5. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
Setup Menu Appears Automatically
The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu
will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to
automatically auto channel search, automatically set the
time, and select some feature options.
1. Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup.
Proceed to Step 6.
2. Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the
setup.
If you choose not to use the SETUP menu, follow the
steps in this section to manually set up the VCR so it
will operate properly.
If you skip auto channel search during setup, the
auto clock set feature will not be performed in this
sequence.
Select SETUP Menu Using VCR MAIN MENU
If the SETUP menu does not appear, you can select it
using the VCR MAIN MENU. Each of these features
(except the automatic clock set) may also be performed
individually.
To select the SETUP menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5to display the SETUP menu.
SETUP
The setup procedure
will help you configure
your VCR. Would you
like to begin the
setup procedure now?
1 Begin setup
2 Cancel
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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
4. 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 TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual
for details.)
SETUP
The setup procedure
will help you configure
your VCR. Would you
like to begin the
setup procedure now?
1 Begin setup
2 Cancel

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Startup
Setting Up the VCR
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
SET TIME ZONE
What is your time zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
6. Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto clock set.
SETUP
Would you like the VCR
to search for and store
all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
Make sure all antenna
connections to the VCR
are complete.
Press MENU when ready
SETUP
The VCR is now setting
the clock. This may
take several minutes.
Press MENU to cancel
Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and
automatically set the clock*. If the SET TIME ZONE or SET
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears, follow step Aor Bbelow.
If the SETUP menu appears, skip to step C.
A. If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, select a time zone:
Press the number on the remote (1-6) corresponding to the
ÒstandardÓ time zone you live in. If you do not know your
time zone, press 7 and an automatic setting will be made.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR will set
the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time
information it finds. If the time is not correct, select a time
zone or set the clock manually. If the time is incorrect by a few
minutes (more than one minute), the local station may not be
transmitting the correct time.
B. If the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears:
Press 1if your area observes daylight savings time from April
to October or press 2if your area does not observe daylight
savings time. If you do not know, press 3.
The VCR will set the time according to the information
received from the broadcast.
C. When the auto channel search SETUP screen appears:
Press 1if you would like the VCR to search for and store all
available channels. Press 2if you wish to skip this step.
If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock set
feature will not be performed in this sequence.
D. Press MENU•PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable
connections are completed. Auto Channel Search will be
performed followed by automatic clock set.
If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears, you
can try auto clock set again or press 1to set the clock manually.
The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording
feature.
* Signal not available in all areas. continued on next page
SETUP
The Auto Clock Set
was unsuccessful.
Would you like to set
the time and date?
1 Set Time and Date
2 Exit
Try Auto Clock Set Again: If you think there is a local station
(usually PBS) broadcasting the XDS (time) information, make
sure the Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON on the TIME menu
(press 2to exit SETUP, press MENU•PROG to display the VCR
MAIN MENU, press 3to display the TIME menu, and press 2 to
turn the Auto Clock Set feature ON). Tune the VCR to the
channel you believe is broadcasting the information before
turning off the VCR. If the time does not set within ten minutes,
XDS is not available and you will have to set the clock manually.
Set Clock Manually: Press 1and follow the directions on the
following page to manually set the clock.

12
Startup
Setting Up the VCR
7. Setup VCR Plus+ channels.
The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+
channels before you can record using VCR Plus+.
This can be done now or at a later time.
Press 1if you would like to setup the VCR Plus+
channels now. Press 2if you wish to skip this step.
Details are on page 34.
8. Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2•DVD button.
You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1
or VCR2•DVD button on the remote. Details are on
page 18.
Press 1if you want your VCR to respond to the
VCR1 button or press 2if you want your VCR to
respond to the VCR2•DVD button on the remote.
Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•DVD on
the remote Ñ whichever you selected in the menu
Ñ before the remote will operate this VCR.
Setup is complete. Press MENU•PROG to return to
the VCR MAIN MENU.
SETUP
Would you like to set
up the channel lists
for the VCR Plus+
feature?
1 Set up VCR Plus+
2 Skip this step
SETUP
Using the buttons VCR1
and VCR2, your remote
can control 2 VCRs.
What do you want to
call this VCR?
1 VCR1
2 VCR2
SETUP
The setup procedure
is successful. You
are now ready to
begin using your VCR.
Press MENU to continue
Manual clock set.
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful:
A. Press 1to display the SET TIME AND DATE
screen.
B. 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 7 for
a time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change
incorrect entries.
C. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to remove
the SET TIME AND DATE screen from the TV
screen and start the clock.
The time will appear in the VCRÕs display panel
and the time and date will appear on the TV
screen when you press DISPLAY.
If you ever need to set the clock manually:
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 3to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1to display the SET TIME AND DATE
screen.
If you set the clock manually, Auto Clock Set will
be set to OFF.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit

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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
continued on next page
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
0 Exit
9. 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. Channels 2-13 and L1 are preset
at the factory.
A. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) on the remote.
B. If the VCR MAIN MENU does not appear on the TV
screen, press MENU•PROG on the remote.
C. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2to 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.
Auto channel search using the CHANNELS menu.
If you ever need to repeat Auto Channel Search
because you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU•PROG 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
TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs manual).
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD), then press
MENU•PROG again.
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator
in display panel Ð it should be on. Press
TV•VCR to turn it on.
¥ Check the connections.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1to begin Auto Channel Search.
The VCR automatically selects the Signal Type:
CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA. If you need to
change the setting manually, press 3.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 11
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
0 Exit

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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
10. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.
You can select the language for the displays on the
VCR.
A. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 7to display the LANGUAGE menu.
C. Select English or French.
¥ Press 1to select English.
¥ Press 2 to select Fran•ais (French).
11. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced
hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR
button lets you switch between the picture coming
from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This
button lets you record a program on the VCR while
watching another channel on the TV. Details are on
page 33.
A. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD) 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 on the VCR or CHAN
on VCRÕs remote 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 TVÕs remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3
or CH4.
F. Press VCR1 (VCR2•DVD), then TV•VCR to switch
back to the picture from the VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Fran•ais
Press MENU to continue

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Setting Up the VCR
12. 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/VCR feature set to ON.
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video
input of your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator
from turning on automatically and interrupting the
cable or antenna signal to your TV.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 6to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 3to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups
and watch your 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•VCR on the remote will still turn the
VCR indicator on or off and switch the antenna
signal.
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
0 Exit

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Using the Remote Control
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AUX (Auxiliary)
Can be programmed to control a
compatible RCA audio or video
component. See page 21.
SAT•CABLE
Turns on a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. See page 20.
Used with PWR button to turn on
another brand of cable box or
receiver, other than RCA, when the
remote is programmed to control
that cable box or receiver. See
page 20.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV.
Used with PWR button to turn on
another brand of TV, other than
RCA, when the remote is
programmed to control that TV.
See page 19.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control the VCR.
VCR2•DVD
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control VCR when it has
been setup. See page 18.
Used with PWR button to turn on a
compatible RCA or ProScan
LaserDisc player. See page 18.
Can also be programmed to control
a compatible RCA DVD component.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel
in the VCRÕs channel memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries when
setting the clock or VCR for a VCR
Plus+ or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays on
the TV screen.
Displays program information
when available.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
compatible VCRs to begin copying
a tape. See page 42.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with each
press of the button while the tape is
paused.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input on or off.
L1 will appear in the VCRÕs display
panel and VIDEO will appear on the
TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/video input
jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU•PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –
appears on the screen. Then press
the other two numbers.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons.
Remote Control
Your back-lit remote has a light button ( )that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote
buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately ten
seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
Note: Home system
theatre users Ñ press
PWR twice to turn off all
RCA brand components.

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Using the Remote Control
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TVÕs 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 1 until 1– –
appears on the screen. Then press
the other two numbers.
PWR (Power)
Turns off a compatible 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 19.
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.
Used as an ENTER button on
some TVs.
SLOW – / +
Used with the TVÕs menus to
select and adjust features.
VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
PWR (Power)
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
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.
REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).
See page 39.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, GO-TO, and
BLANK SEARCH menus on TV.
Used during playback with the
COMMERCIAL
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ADVANCEª
feature. See pages 30-31.
SLOW – / +
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP, LP, 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 ÒjitterÓ during
stop-action playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 14.
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
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.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel using the number
buttons.
PWR (Power)
Turns off a compatible cable box
or satellite receiver when remote
is set to control it.
Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons
Press the SAT•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Some buttons
may not work with every cable box or receiver. If you have a compatible RCA brand receiver, test the ÒTV
Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the receiver.
Buttons

Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR
Controlling a LaserDisc Player or DVD Component
The VCR2•DVD button on the VCRÔs remote will also control the primary functions of an RCA, ProScan, or GE
LaserDisc player without being programmed. It can also be programmed to control an RCA DVD component using
the code below. If you ever need to reprogram the remote to operate a VCR or LaserDisc player, use the code below.
The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2•DVD
buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 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 VCR2•DVD button on the remote.
Program the VCR for Remote Control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to
the VCR1 or VCR2 position. The remote then
controls the VCR with either the VCR1 or
VCR2•DVD button Ñ whichever position you
select in the menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.
2. Press 6to display PREFERENCES.
3. Press 1to 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 Ñ
whichever you select.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
Press VCR2 to change
Important Reminder: Remember you must
press VCR1 or VCR2•DVD on the remote Ñ
whichever you selected in the menu Ñ
before the remote will operate this VCR.
VCR LaserDisc Player DVD
037 037 078
RCA, ProScan or GE Codes
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
0 Exit
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 numbers buttons to
enter the code for the component.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press PWR. If the component turns off, setup is complete.
Operate the Component
After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the
remote buttons to see which ones operate it.
1. Point the remote at the component and press VCR2•DVD.
2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press VCR2•DVD and
then PWR.
3. Test the remote buttons to see which ones operate the component.
Using the VCR2•DVD Button
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