RCA VR673HF User manual

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ImportantInformation.............i
TableofContents.....................1
HookingUptheVCR.................2
SettingUptheVCR...................8
UsingtheRemoteControl.......11
Playing!aTape.......................17
RecordingaProgram.............23
References.............................34
Index.....................................41
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Important Information
"WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do
ITLotexpose this VCR to
rain or moisture.
RISK_B..EC'II_SHOCK
_NOTOPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IHSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 15ERSONNEL.
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
prodact.
Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans
Ia 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 VCR.
For U.S.A. -- Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz 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 modifications to this equipmenL 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, specifie s 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. VR673HF
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 Only Pay Channels 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 6
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ Receiver __ 7
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR 8
Insert Batteries in Remote 8
Turn on TV and VCR 8
Place Channels in VCR's Memory __ 9
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory 9
Use TV*VCR Button 10
Set the Time and Date 10
Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR 11
Component, VCR, TV and Cable Box
or RCA Satellite Receiver Buttons 12-13
Controlling a TV 14
Controlling a Cable Box or RCA DSS
Satellite Receiver 15
Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component _ 16
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions 17
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature 18
Pause for Stop-Action 18
Slow Motion 18
Picture Search 18
DISPLAY Button 19
Frame Advance 19
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Automatic Tracking 19
Manual Tracking 19
Time Counter 20
Index Search 20
Time Search 21
Go-To Search 21
Commercial Scan 21
Playback: HI-FI/LI N EA R/MIX
Feature 22
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings 23
Basic Recording-
Operating Instructions 23
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel __ 23
Recording Features
Recording Speeds 24
Recordin g Pause 24
Express Recording (XPR)__ 25
Recording While You're Away
Setting Up the Cable Box
or Satellite Receiver 26
VCR Plus+ Recording 27-28
Timer Recording 29
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recordings 30
Timer Recording From the
VCR's Line Input 30
Using Two VCRs for Copyir_g
and E&ting Tapes 31
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP 32
Recording Audio Only 33
Reference.,;
Location of Controls
Front Panel 34
Back Pan el 35
Display Panel 36
Limited Wan'anty 37
Trouble Checks 38-39
Specifications 40
Cleaning the VCR 40
Index 41

Choosing a Hookup
The 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 t:wo and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookup show,'; the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks)
using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of
ope_:ation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna -Turn to page 3.
G. Cable System - Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4.
G. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1and 2 above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2above
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 7.
2

Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
Basic hookup.F
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.
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or Cable
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OUTPUT
\', Back of VCR
A_N_
FIF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Antenna UHF
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B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TVeVCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, connect the VCR's
AUDIO OUT Ljack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
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You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR.
From Antenna
or Cable
/'" Signal
\,, Spritter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Back olFVCR
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Back of_TV.... _i_.......
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3

Cable System l r Lh Cable Box to Unscramble All Chanrmls
Am 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
FV-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.
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From Cable
iCable Box RFCo_al
I Cable
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•Back of VCR
•INFROM
_" ANTENNA
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Cable/
Antenna
75 !:o 75/300 Ohm
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VHF
UHF
Back of TV
a. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TVeVCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, connect the VCR's
AUDIO OUT Ljack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, "IV, and
cable box.
3. [llllil I iiI ! [ql (ili_ l,'-(iili!l
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR.
O Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial _
Cable
Signal _ RF Coaxial
Splitter
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! Audi0Nideo Cables !
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CABLE/
Back of W 7 :
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
4

C;]ble System Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(suc_as HBO,Showtime, Pay-Per-V',ew,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
TVoVCRbutton to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
From Cable
Cable Box RF Coaxial
=, Cable
*',.Back of VCR
t,NTENNA
OUTPUT I_-
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4. [llr_ iiil! [_ (,a,,_._;N RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
.- .-". /._ Separator
Antenna UHF
Back of "1"3/
a. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation --- use of TV*VGR button not
required.
1.
2.
Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, connect the VCR's
AUDIO OUT Ljack to the TV's AUDIO IN jack.
Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3. [ITEI iiil, [_ (,I,_,!
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through
the VCR.
OCable Box
From Cable
Back of VCR
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RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
IN FROM
L(_ ANTENNA
Audio/Video Cabh_ J
Back ol "IV J/
5

(>onnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel
to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5. [_-,--'----_(,NCt_.N
[_ From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
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Audio"Video I Cable
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!RF Coaxial Cabk_
(supplied)
Recording VCR
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 TVaVCR 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 VCR is not stereo, connect the VCR's
AUDIO OUT Ljack to the VCR's AUDIO INjack.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
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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.
6
Playback: VCR (only)
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OUTPUT
From Antenna, Cable m_
or Cable Box
Recording VCR
A._,.o I (,u.l,ed)
Cables - or-- I
I I I
I I I •
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously sele_:ted on
pages 3, 4, or 5.

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver
Record on the VCR from an
amplifier/receiver.
Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/
receiver to record stereo audio.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2.
3.
Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
Plug in power cords of amplifier/
receiver, VCR, and TV.
4. Turn to page 33 for "Recording Audio
Only."
You will :select the line input (audio/video) on
the VCR to receive the audio signal from the
amplifier/receiver.
Back of VCR
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Audio/Video Cables
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Rr-C PLAY
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
Back of Amplifier/Receiver
Play back stereo tapes or
receive a stereo broadcast
through an amplifier/receiver.
Connect your VCR to a stereo
amplifier/receiver to receive stereo
broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.
1. Select a hookup 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 amplifier/
receiver, VCR, and TV.
4. Turn to page 17 for "Playback
Operation."
Back of VCR;
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Audio/Video Cable.;
LEFT _
REC PLAY
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ANTENI',_
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PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
Back of Amplifier/Receiver
7

Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
,.J'6"6
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Remote
(Stock No. 221300)
2"AAA" Batteries
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
2. Unsert batteries in remote.
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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
GH3 GH4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV's video :input.
(See TV owner's manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
Press VGR1 on the remote.
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Startup
5. Place channels in the VCR's memory.
Channels 2through 13 including line input (L) are in the VCR's
memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or down
stops on these channels. To get additional channels available on
your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto-Search
Channels feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.
A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.
B. Press MENU.PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4
switch on VCR or the TV's video input (refer to TV's
manual).
•Press VCR1 and then press MENU.PROG.
•If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display
panel -- it should be on. Press TV°VCR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
C. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP.
D. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about
one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel
found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the
active channels.
The VCRautomatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the
Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu. If you
need to change the setting manually, press 3.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+ Progra_ming
2Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
CHANNEL SI'TUP
1 Auto-Search ChanneLs
2Add/Remove ChanneLs
3; Tuning Mode: ANTENNA
L, Sat./Cable Box Setup
0 Exit to Main Menu
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.
A. PressVCR1.
B. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or
using CHANNEL up and down buttons.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR PLus+ Programming
_ ;_ Timer Programming
3Review Programs
Channel Setup
CHANNEL SETUP
Auto-Search ChanneLs
Add/Remove ChanneLs
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
-- is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
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Sttartup
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-VGR button lets you
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or television
channels. This button allows you to record a program on the VCR
while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page 23.
A. Press VCR1 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.
D. Press'l-V°VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TV's remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel -- CH3 or CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TVoVCR 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
of the VCR's display panel.
VCR Display Panel
A. Press MENU°PROG on remote to seeVCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display SET VCR CLOCK.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
•Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time
of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU°PROG to remove the SET VCR CLOCK menu
from the TV screen and start the clock.
E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.
The time and date appears on the TV screen
whenever you press DISPLAY, and the time appears
in the VCR's display panel.
VCR MAIN MENU
VCR PLUS+ Programming
Timer Programming
Review Programs
Channel Setup
VCR Setup Options
Set VCR {]lock
SET VCR CLOCK
Time(_ _"
H6:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit
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Controlling a VCR
The VCR's remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the
VGR1 and VGR2 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 VOR2.LD button on the remote.
Program the VCR for remote control
Set the Remote Control feature of the VCR to the VCR1
or VCR2°LD position. The remote then controls the
VCR with either the VCR1 or VGR2oLD button --
whichever position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN
MENU.
2.
3.
4.
Press 5 to display SETUP OPTIONS.
Press 2to activate the Remote Control feature.
Press VCR1 or VCR2°LD to change the setting and
program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or
VCR2*LD button -- whichever you select.
L
Important Reminder: Remember you must •
press VCR1 or VCR2°LD on the remote -- I
whichever you selected in the menu --
before the remote will operate this VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+ Programming
2Timer Programming
3Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
5 VCR Setup Options
SETUP OPTIONS
1VCR Plus+ Setup
2 Remote Control:: VCR1
3 Auto Play: ON
4Audio Setup
Press VCR2 to change
SETUP OPTIONS
I VCR Plus+ Setup
2 Remote Control: VCR2
3 Auto Play: ON
4 Audio Setup
0 Exit to Main Menu
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Buttons
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Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
AUX (Auxiliary)
Used with POWER button to turn on
a compatible RCA audio component.
See page 16.
CABLE
Used with POWER button to turn on
a compatible cable box or an RCA
satellite receiver. See page 15.
W
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan,
or GE TV and sets the remote to
control the TV.
Used with POWER button to turn on
another brand of TV when the remote
is prog_:ammed to control that TV.
See page 14.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan
or GE VCR and sets remote to control
VCR.
VCR2.LD
Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan
or GE VCR and sets remote to control
VCR when it has been setup. See
page 11.
Used with POWER button to turn on
compatible RCA or ProScan
LaserDisc player.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2.LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the tunction
buttons.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel
in the VCR's channel memory.
CLF_tR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries when
setting the clock or VCR for a VCR
Plus+ or a timer recording.
DISPLAY
Displays VCR operating displays on
the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected VCRs
to begin copying a tape. See page 31.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with each
press of the button when tape is in
stop-action pause.
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 (1_)in VCR
display panel or VIDEO IN on TV
screen 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.
MENLI°PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
Numl:,ers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pre,;sing 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.
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Buttons
VCR Function Buttons (continued)
PLAY
Plays a tape.
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 select
another. Press PREV GH to switch
between the two channels•
REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording (XPR).
Seepage 25.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse motion
during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, TIME, and GO-TO
SEARCH menus on TV.
Advances tape 60 or 120 seconds
during playback.
SLOW - /+
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP,LP, SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal function,; such as
record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
TRACKING Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during
play, slow, or pause.
Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-
action playback.
TV-VCR
Swi:cl-es the picture signal so that it
either comes from the VCR or the TV
channel. See page 9.
TV Function Buttons
Pre,;s the IV 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 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.
POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control that TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV that the remote has
been programmed to control. See
•page 14.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select achannel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers.
To select a cable channel over 99,
press _nd hold 1 until 1--. appears on
the sc::een. Then press the other two
numbers.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Sw:itches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV GH to switch
between the two channels.
VOL (Volume) Up or Down
Raises and lowers sound of TV.
Cable Box or RCA Satellite Receiver Function Buttons
Press the GABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA satellite receiver (if connected)• Some
buttons may not work with the cable box or RCA satellite receiver. For the RCA satellite receiver, you will want to test the
other remote buttons to see which ones work with the satellite receiver.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel
in the cable box or RCA satellite
receiver's channel memory when
remote is set to control a cable box or
satellite receiver,
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers.
POWER
Turns off a compatible cable box or
RCA satellite receiver when remote is
set to control that cable box or RCA
satellite receiver.
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Controlling a TV
The VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE
TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturer's brands. To program the remote for
another manufacturer's TV, enter the code that corresponds to your brand.
Program the remote for a TV
1. Tum on the TV.
2. Point the VCR remote at the TV.
3. Hold the "IVbutton and press two number buttons to enter the code for
your brand. If the TV changes channels when the GHANNEL up or dowr_
button is pressed, setup is complete.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2- 4 with a different code if the first one does not work.
TV Code List
Code Code
Brand * Number(s) Brand * Number(s) Brand *
Akai 03 Kawasho 03,06
AOC 06 Kenwood 06,12
Candle 06 Loewe 04
Citizen 06 Luxman 06
Colortyme 06 LXI 04,05,07
Concerto 06 Magnavox 04,06,12
Curtis Mathes 01,06 Marantz 04,06
Daewoo 06 MGA 06,12
Daytron 06 Mitsubishi 06,12
Electrohome 06,12 MTC 06
Emerson 06 NAD 07
Envision 05,06 NEC 06
Fisher 05,08 Panasonic 04,11
GE 00,01,06,11 Philco 04,06,12
Golds tar 06,12 Philips 03,04,06,12
Hallmark 06 Pioneer 06
Hitachi 06 Portland 06
Infinity 04 ProScan 01
J C Penney 00,01,06,09 Proton 06
JBL 04 Quasar 11
Jensen 06 Radio Shack 0!,05,13
JVC 10,11 RCA 01,06,12
Realistic
Sampo
Samsung
Sanyo
Sears
Sharp
Sony
Soundesign
Sylvania
Technics
Techwood
Teknika
TMK
Toshiba
Universal
Victor
Wards
Yamaha
Zenith
*The remote may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed.
Code
Number(s)
05
06
06,09,I2
05,08
01,05,06,07,
08,10,12
06,13
O3
06
04,06,12
11
06
06
O6
05,07,09
O0
10
00,01,04,06,
12,13
12
O2
Operate the TV
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After you have set up your remote to control your TV, test the TV buttons
to see which ones operate your TV.
1. Point the remote at the TV and press IV.
2. If TV does not turn on in step 1, press TV and then POWER.
3. Use the "TV Function Buttons" as described on page 13.

Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS TM Satellite Receiver*
The CABLE button on the VCR's remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or an RCA DSS satellite
receiver. If the cable box is another manufacturer's brand and it has its own remote, then you may be able to program the VCR's
remote to control the cable box. To program the remote for another manufacturer's cable box, enter the code that corresponds to your
brand.
Program the remote for a cable box
1. Turn on the cable box.
2. Point the VCR remote at the cable box.
3. Hold the CABLE button and press two number buttons to enter the code
for your brand.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press POWER on the remote. If the cable box turns off, setup is complet:e.
6. Repeat steps 2- 5 with a different code if the first one does not work
Cable Box Code List
Code Code
Brand ** Number(s) Brand ** Number(s)
ABC 53,54 Philips 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32,
Anvision 07, 08 33, 40, 41
Cablestar 07, 08 Pioneer 18, 20, 44
Eagle 07, 08 Randtek 07, 08
Eastern International 02 RCA 00, 27
General Instrument 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, Regal 12, 13
36 Regency 02, 33
Hamlin 12, 13, 34,48 Samsung 44
Hitachi 37, 43 Scientific Atlanta 03, 22, 35
Jerrold 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, Sylvania 11
36, 45, 46,47 Teknika 06
Macon 37, 43 Texscan 10. 11
Magnavox 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, Tocom 17.21,49, 50
33, 40, 41 Unika 31.32, 41
NSC 09 Universal 51.52
Oak 01, 16, 38 Viewstar 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32,
Oak Sigma 16 33.40, 41
Panasonie 03, 27, 39 Warner Amex 44
Zenith 14, 42
**The remote may not be aMe to control every cable box model of the brands listed.
Operate the cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver
After you have set up your remote to control your cable box (if required), test the
buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or RCA DSS satellite receiver.
1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press GABLE
2. If the cable box or satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1, press CABLE and
then POWER.
3. Use the "Cable Box Function Buttons" for the cable box or satellite receiver or
test the other remote buttons for the satellite receiver box.
*DSS is a trademark of D1RECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
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Controlling an RCA Auxiliary Component
The remote that came packed with your VCR can control only compatible RCA audio components, such as
a radio, CD player, tape player or turntable. The remote must be programmed for the specific component
the remote is to control. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.
Program the remote for an RCA auxiliary component
1. Turn on the component.
2. Point the VCR remote at the component.
3. Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to enter the code for
the component.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press POWER on the remote. If the component turns off, setup is complete.
RCA
* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of the
auxiliary equipment listed.
Type of Auxiliary Equipment and Code*
AM/FM CD TAPE PHONO
03 07 06' 05
Operate the auxiliary component
After you have set up your remote to control your component, test the buttons
to see which ones operate the component.
1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX.
2. If the component does not turn on in step 1, press AUX and then POWER.
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Operating Instructions
To, play a tape
1. Turn on the TV'and tune it to channel 3, 4, or TV's video input to see the
picture from the VCR.
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
VCR automatically turns on. Tape automatically begins playback if the safety
tab on the cassette has been removed and the Auto Play feature is turned on.
The cassette-in _3 and VCR indicators light.
Safety Tab
3. Press PLAY, if necessary.
4. Press CHANNEL*TP_CKING on the VCR or TRACKING up or down on the
remote to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary. Details are on
page 19.
5. Press STOP on the VCR or remote.
6. Press REWIND on the VCR or REW on the remote.
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape
during playback. While rewinding, you can also press POWER and the VCR
will automatically turn off after rewinding.
EJECT STOP
7. Press E3ECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely rewound.
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Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start
playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed.
1. Press MENUepROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
2. Press 5 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu.
3. Press 3 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF.
• Select ON to have a tape with its safety tab removed start
playing automatically.
• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed
to start playing automatically.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Ptus+ Programming
2 Finer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
VCR Setup Options
SETUP OPTIONS"
I VCR Plus+ Setup
2Remote Control: VCRI
3._uto Play: ON
4 _udio Setup
0 Exit to Main Menu
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 or SLP speed.
1.Press PAUSE during playback to stop the action.
2. Press TRACKING • or • on the remote or CHANNEL.TRACKING
on the VCR to reduce any jittering of the picture.
3. Press PAUSE or PI_AY to return to playback.
The VCR will automatically switch from stop-action playback to
stop after a few minutes.
Slow Motion
You can view the picture in slow motion during play or play pause.
SLOW + and - allow you to change the speed. Sound is turned off during
slow-motion playback. Slow motion works best in the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press SLOW + to increase the speed or- to decrease the speed.
2. Use TRACKING • or • on the remote or CHANNEL.TRACKING on
the VCR 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 a few minutes.
Picture Search
You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the
tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes
recorded in the SP or SLP speed.
Fast Forward Search
1. Press F.FWD on the VCR or FF on the remote to search forward at a
faster-than-normal speed.
2. Press F.FWD on the VCR, FF on the remote, or PLAY to return to
playback.
Rewind Search
Use REW instead of F.FWD for the same steps in "Fast Forward
Search."
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