RCA VR676HF User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
VR676HF
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 éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú 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).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s 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
VR676HF
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
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.

1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings______________________________ i
Cautions ______________________________ i
Note to Cable TV Installer _______________ i
Product Registration ____________________ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup ____________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable Box _________________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble All Channels ___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels___________ 5
RCA DSS®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 ____________________ 9
Turn on the VCR__________________ 10
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ___ 10
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory_________________ 10
Set the Time and Date _____________ 11
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 11
Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 11
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
RCA DSS®Receiver Buttons_____ 12-13
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 14
Controlling a TV ______________________ 15
Controlling a Cable Box or
RCA DSS®Receiver__________________ 16
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 17
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 18
Using the Playback Features
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX
Feature________________________ 19
Auto Play Feature_________________ 20
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 20
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 21
Variable Speed Picture Search ______ 21
Frame Advance___________________ 22
Slow Motion______________________ 22
Automatic Tracking _______________ 23
Manual Tracking __________________23
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ____ 23
DISPLAY Button __________________ 24
Time Counter_____________________ 24
Index Search _____________________ 25
Time Search ______________________ 26
Zero Search ______________________ 26
Blank Search _____________________ 27
Commercial Scan _________________ 27
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings___________________ 28
Recording Speeds _____________________ 28
Recording Pause ______________________ 28
Basic Recording –
Operating Instructions _____________ 29
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 29
Recording While You're Away
Setting Up the Cable Box or RCA
DSS®Receiver ______________ 30-31
VCR Plus+ Recording___________ 32-34
Timer Recording __________________ 35
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recordings_______________ 36
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 36
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 37
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 38
Recording Audio Only_________________ 39
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 40
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ______ 40
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 41
Back Panel _______________________ 42
Display Panel __________________ 42-43
Specifications_________________________ 44
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 44
Limited Warranty _____________________ 45
Trouble Checks ____________________ 46-47
Index _____________________________ 48-49

2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B and C).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection.
It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookups shows 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 – 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.
D. RCA DSS®Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) – Go to question 3.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box – Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels – Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
3. What type of RCA brand DSS®satellite system
do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs –
Turn to page 6.
B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs –
Turn to page 7.
C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs –
Turn to page 7.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 8.
DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

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 and more convenient
operation — 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 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 11.
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
VIDEO RR
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
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR. You may need to position it
at different angles before the VCR can
control it. Make sure the cable box does not
cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
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 and more convenient
operation — 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 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 11.
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.
Transmitters
Remote Sensor
Cable Box

5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR. You may need to position it
at different angles before the VCR can
control it. Make sure the cable box does not
cover the transmitting window on top of the
VCR.
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 and more convenient
operation — 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 channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 11.
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
Transmitters
Remote Sensor
Cable Box

6
Hooking Up the VCR
RCA DSS®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
Position RCA DSS®receiver.
Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You
may need to position it at different angles
before the VCR can control it. Make sure the
receiver does not cover the transmitting
window on top of the VCR.
Do not stack electronic components or other
objects on top of the RCA DSS®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 RCA DSS®receiver on top of a
“hot component” such as an audio power
amplifier.
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.
Transmitters
Remote Sensor
Satellite Receiver

7
Hooking Up the VCR
RCA DSS®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 7
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 and more convenient operation — use of
TV•VCR button not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7
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 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.

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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.
3. Insert batteries in remote.
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 TV’s
video input. (See TV owner’s manual for details.)
Remote
(Stock No. 221300)
EDIT
SEARCH
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
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7
TV•VCR
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR SPEED
REW PLAY FF
STOP PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
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F.ADV
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
2 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
2nd
1st
Power Cord
(Stock No. 218104)

Setting Up the VCR
Startup
5. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
The SETUP guide appears the first time the VCR is turned on
after connecting it. It is a step-by-step question-and-answer
procedure that helps you select the feature options to set up
the VCR quickly.
B. Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup and
answer the on-screen questions or press 2to Cancel.
If you choose not to use the SETUP guide, follow the
remaining steps in this section to set up the VCR so it will
operate properly.
If you ever need to reconfigure your VCR, press MENU•PROG
to display the VCR MAIN MENU, then press 5to select Setup.
6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
If you ever need to manually 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 TV’s video input (refer
to TV’s manual).
• Press VCR1, then press MENU•PROG again.
• 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.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1to begin Auto Channel Search.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or ANTENNA.
If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.
7. 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 described above before adding or removing
channels. Channels 2-13, L1, and L2 were placed in memory at the
factory.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
B. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
C. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2to 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 or down.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 Cable/DSS Setup
5 VCR Plus+ Channel List
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
10
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
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in
the clock area of the VCR’s display panel.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the
VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 3to display SET CLOCK.
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 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 on remote to remove SET CLOCK from the
TV screen and start the clock. The time will appear in the VCR’s
display panel and the time and date will appear on the TV screen
when you press DISPLAY.
9. 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 29.
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 on the VCR or CHAN on VCR’s 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 TV’s remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel — CH3 or CH4.
F. Press VCR1, then TV•VCR to switch back to the picture from the
VCR.
10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the
audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the Auto TV/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 the 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 the VCR
on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will automatically switch
the TV•VCR setting to VCR every time the VCR is turned on, a
tape with the safety tab removed is inserted, or you press PLAY.
• Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and watch
your VCR on the video input channel of your TV. The VCR
indicator will not turn on automatically and the signal from your
antenna or cable to your TV will not be interrupted.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR indicator on
or off and switch the antenna system.
Startup
SLP
VCR
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
SET CLOCK
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Panel Display: AUTO
5 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
VCR Display Panel

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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
EDIT
SEARCH
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
1
4
7
TV•VCR
3
6
9
2
5
8
0
CLEAR SPEED
REW PLAY FF
STOP PAUSE
REC
MENU
PROG
*
P
O
W
E
R
V
C
R
1
D
S
S
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C
A
B
L
E
T
V
V
C
R
2
•
L
D
A
U
X
C
H
A
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C
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A
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TRACKING
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SLOW
– +
F.ADV
AUX (Auxiliary)
Used with POWER button to turn
on compatible RCA audio
component. See page 17.
DSS•CABLE
Turns on a compatible RCA cable
box or RCA DSS®satellite
receiver. See page 16.
Used with POWER button to turn
on another brand of cable box,
other than RCA, when the remote
is programmed to control that
cable box. See page 16.
TV
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV.
Used with POWER button to turn
on another brand of TV, other
than RCA, when the remote is
programmed to control that TV.
See page 15.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA,
ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control the 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 14.
Used with POWER button to turn
on compatible RCA or ProScan
LaserDisc player.
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR’s channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
compatible VCRs to begin
copying a tape. See page 40.
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 or L2 appears in VCR’s
display panel and VIDEO1 or
VIDEO2 appears on TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/video
input jacks on the back (L1) or
front of the VCR (L2).
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.
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the
function buttons.

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Using the Remote Control
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TV’s channel
memory when remote is set to
control a TV.
CLEAR
Removes menus or status
displays from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes menus or displays from
the screen.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing and holding 1 until 1– –
appears on the screen. Then
press the other two numbers.
POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV, other than RCA,
when the remote is programmed
to control that TV. See page 15.
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.
SLOW – / +
Used with the TV’s menus to
select and adjust features.
VOL Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.
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 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 37.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, TIME, ZERO,
and BLANK SEARCH menus on
TV.
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120
seconds during playback.
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 “jitter” during
stop-action playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 11.
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.
POWER
Turns off a compatible cable box
or satellite receiver.
Cable Box and RCA DSS®Receiver Function Buttons
Press the DSS•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 an RCA DSS®receiver, test the “TV Function
Buttons” to see which ones operate the receiver.
Buttons
DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR
The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCRs with the
VCR1 and VCR2•LD 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•LD button on the remote.
Important Reminder: Remember you must
press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote —
whichever you selected in the menu —
before the remote will operate this VCR.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Set Clock
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
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•LD button — 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•LD to change the
setting and program this VCR to
respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD
button — whichever you select.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Panel Display: AUTO
5 Set Auto Repeat
Press VCR2 to change
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Panel Display: AUTO
5 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit

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Remote
Brand * Button
Akai 03
AOC 06
Candle 06
Citizen 06
Colortyme 06
Concerto 06
Curtis Mathes 01,06
Daewoo 06
Daytron 06
Electrohome 06
Emerson 06
Envision 05,06
Fisher 05,08
GE 00,01,06,11
Goldstar 06
Hallmark 06
Hitachi 06
Infinity 04
J C Penney 00,01,06,09
JBL 04
Jensen 06
JVC 10,11
Kawasho 03,06
Kenwood 06
Loewe 04
Luxman 06
LXI 04,05,07
Magnavox 04,06
Marants 04
Marantz 04,06,12
MGA 06
Mitsubishi 06,12
MTC 06
Remote
Brand * Button
NAD 07
NEC 06
Panasonic 04,11
Philco 04,06
Philips 03,04,06
Pioneer 06
Portland 06
ProScan 01
Proton 06
Quasar 11
Radio Shack 01,05,13
RCA 01,06
Realistic 05
Sampo 06
Samsung 06,09
Sanyo 05,08
Sears 01,05,06,07,
08,10,
Sharp 06,13
Sony 03
Soundesign 06
Sylvania 04,06
Technics 11
Techwood 06
Teknika 06
TMK 06
Toshiba 05,07,09
Universal 00
Victor 10
Wards 00,01,04,06,
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Zenith 02
Using the Remote Control
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, use the remote buttons that
correspond to your brand.
Program the Remote for a TV
Operate the TV
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 TV.
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.
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR’s
remote at the TV.
3. Hold the TV button
and press two
number buttons for
your brand. If the
TV changes
channels when the
CHAN up or down
button is pressed,
set up is complete.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4
with two other
buttons if the first
ones do not work.
* The remote may not be able to control every
model TV of the brands listed.
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.

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Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS®Receiver
The DSS•CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control either a
compatible RCA cable box or RCA DSS®satellite receiver. If your cable box is another
manufacturer’s brand and has its own remote, you will probably be able to program the
VCR’s remote to control your cable box. To program the VCR’s remote, enter the code that
corresponds to your brand.
Program the Remote
1. Turn on the cable
box.
2. Point the VCR
remote at the cable
box.
3. Hold the
DSS•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
complete.
6. Repeat steps 2 – 5
with a different code
if the first one does
not work.
Operate the Cable Box or RCA DSS®Satellite Receiver
After you have set up your remote (if required) to control your cable box, test the
buttons to see which ones operate your cable box or satellite receiver.
1. Point the remote at the cable box or satellite receiver and press DSS•CABLE.
2. If the cable box does not turn on in step 1, press DSS•CABLE and then POWER.
If the RCA DSS®satellite receiver does not turn on in step 1, reprogram the
remote using 00.
3. Use the “Cable Box or RCA DSS®Receiver Function Buttons” for the cable box
and test the “TV Function Buttons” to see which ones operate the satellite
receiver. See page 13.
Brand of Cable-TV Box*
ABC
Anvision
Cablestar
Eagle
Eastern International
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
Magnavox
NSC
Oak
Oak Sigma
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Randtek
RCA
Regal
Regency
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Unika
Universal
Viewstar
Warner Amex
Zenith
Code Number(s)
53,54
07, 08
07, 08
07,08
02
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36
12, 13, 34,48
37, 43
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46,47
37, 43
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
09
01, 16, 38
16
03, 27, 39
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
18, 20, 44
07, 08
00, 27
12, 13
02, 33
44
03, 22, 35
11
06
10, 11
17, 21,49, 50
31, 32, 41
51, 52
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
44
14, 42
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the
brands listed.
Using the Remote Control

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RCA 03 07 06 05
AM/FM CD Tape Phono
Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code*
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component
The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible
RCA audio component, such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph.
The remote must be programmed for the specific component it is to control. To program the
remote, use the code that corresponds to your component.
Program the Remote for an Auxiliary Component
1. Turn on the component.
2. Point the VCR’s remote at the component.
3. Hold the AUX button and press two number buttons to
enter the code for your component.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Press POWER on the remote. If the component turns
off, setup is complete.
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.
3. Test the buttons on the remote to see which ones operate your component.
* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio
equipment listed.
Using the Remote Control

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Playing a Tape
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. The cassette-in indicator
lights, and the VCR indicator lights if the Auto TV/VCR feature
is set to ON. The tape automatically begins playback if the
safety tab on the cassette has been removed and the auto play
feature is turned on.
3. Press PLAY, if necessary. PLAY appears in the VCR’s display
panel.
4. Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary. Details are on page 23.
5. Press STOP.
6. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring on the VCR
toward REW.
The VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the
end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can
press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
7. Press EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is completely
rewound.
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
RECORD
R
E
W
F
W
D
POWER
EJECT
Safety Tab