RCA VR677HF User manual

USER’S
GUIDE

Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
Cautions
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock ox
personal injury.
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instructions accompanying the
product.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour &iter les chocs @lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqli 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.
Note To Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers
are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No. VR677HF
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone: _
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Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
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
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes- 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR 7
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Insert Batteries in Remote 7
Turn on the TV 7
Turn on the VCR 8
Auto Cable Box Setup 8
Manual Cable Box Setup 9
Auto Channel Search and
Clock Set 9
Manual Channel Search 10
Manual Clock Set 10
Add or Remove Channels from
the VCR’s Memory 10
Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature 11
Use lV*VCR Button 11
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and RCA
DSS@ Satellite 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 22
Manual Tracking 22
DISPLAY Button ~
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Time Counter 23
Index Search 24
Time Search 24
Go-To Search ’ 25
Commercial Scan 25
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings 26
Recording Speeds 26
Recording Pause 26
Basic Recording -
Operating Instructions 27
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel __ 27
Recording While You’re Away
VCR Plus+ Recording 28-30
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Timer Recording 31
Checking or Clearing Timer
Recordings 32
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input 32
Express Recording (XPR) 33
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP- 34
Recording Audio Only 35
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes 36
Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTM __ 36
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel
Back Panel
Display Panel
Trouble Checks
Specifications
Cleaning the VCR
Limited Warranty
Index
37
38
39
40-41
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42
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44-45
1

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 two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows 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 operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna - Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System - Go to question 2.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without 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.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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Antenna or Cable System Without a Cabie 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.
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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.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Back of VCR
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RF Coaxial Cable
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Adapter
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Antenna
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Cable System Wtih Cable Box to Unscramble AN Channels
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Position Cable Box
Position a remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR as shown.
The cable box must be positioned so the VCR
can control it for the auto clock set feature to
operate correctly.
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
TWVCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Make sure remote-controllable cable box
is positioned correctly as shown above.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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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. Make sure remote-controllable cable box
is positioned correctly as shown above.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Back of VCR
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RF Coaxial
Cable
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From Cable
Cable Box
RF CoaxialCable
Antenna
Back of TV
Cable Box
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Back of VCR
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of TV B
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(suds as HBO, showtime, Pay-Per-Viw, etc.)
Position Cable Box
Position a remote-controllable cable box on
top of the VCR as shown.
The cable box must be positioned so the VCR
can control it for the auto clock set feature to
operate correctly.
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
TWVCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Make sure remote-controllable cable box
is positioned correctly as shown above.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation - use of N*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. Make sure remote-controllable cable box
is positioned correctly as shown above.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
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RF CoaxialCable
(supplied)
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
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Cable/
Antenna
Back of TV
Cable Box
Back of VCR
From Cable
Back
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)

Connecting ‘No VCRs for Copying Thpes
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.
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x/ 4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
Option B Hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation -
use of TVWCR button not required.
I. 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 the other VCR is not stereo, use this VCR as
the recording VCR and plug the audio cable
into the AUDIO L/MONO IN jack.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
You will select the Ll or L2 (audio/video)
input on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
Playback VCR
Recording VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF Coaxial Cable
Cable
or- -
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.
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*r as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
88ms
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Playback VCR (only)
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Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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2 “AAA” Batteries
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 207417)
Remote
(Stock No. 221366)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. lUrn 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 the back of the VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune
the TV to the TV’s video input. (See TV owner‘s
manual for details.)
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Startup
4. TWn on the VCR.
The first time you turn on the VCR, the CABLE BOX SETUP
menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to
automatically set-up the cable box, auto channel search, and
automatically set the time. If the menu does not appear or you
prefer, you can perform each of these procedures manually.
5. Auto cable box setup.
CABLE BOX SETUP allows the VCR to record programs from the
cable box. If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the
VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record
during VCR Plus+ and timer recordings and automatically set
the clock after power failures. Position the remote-controllable
cable box on top of the VCR at an angle to receive the infrared
remote signal. See pages 4-5.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
The CABLE BOX SETUP menu appears the first time the VCR
is turned on after connecting it.
B. Cable box not used for all channels: Press 2. You are
finished with CABLE BOX SETUP. Skip to Step 6.
Cable box used for all channels: Press 1 to continue.
C. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 2. Press two
numbers on the remote to enter the output channel of your
cable box. Press 0 before a single-digit number. (Valid
numbers are 01 - 13.)
If you connected your cable box to the back of the VCR using
the cable box’s AUDIONIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT on the
remote to select the VIDEO1 option.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
D. Press MENU*PROG to proceed.
The VCR now automatically enters the output channel of your
cable box as the channel to be recorded in the VCR PLUS+ and
TIMER RECORDINGS menus.
E. Manual Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with CABLE
BOX SETUP. Press MENU*PROG to exit. Skip to Step 6.
Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box code
from the chart 011page 16 and follow the on-screen directions.
The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09
when you enter the correct code for your cable box. If the
cable box changes channels, press 1. The VCR will now set
the clock. Proceed to Step 6.
If none of the codes work, try repositioning the cable box and
entering the codes again. If the codes still do not work, this
VCR cannot control your cable box during VCR plus+ or timer
recordings or automatically set the clock. Press MENUePROG
to exit the CABLE BOX SETUP. Proceed to Step 6.
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CABLE BOX SETUP
Is a cable box being
used with the VCR
for all channels?
CABLE BOX SETUP
Turn on the cable box
and tune it to Ch 2.
Enter the output channel
of the cable box.
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Press 01 - 13 or INPUT
Press MENU to exit
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CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now receive
all channels from the
cable box on VCR Ch 03.
Press MENU to proceed
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CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the list
in your User's manual.
Did the cable box
tune to channel 9?
1 Yes, setup is complete
2 No, try another code
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Startup
Manual cable box setup.
If you ever want to manually set up the cable box:
A. Press MENU*PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 5 to select CABLE BOX SETUP menu.
D. Perform steps B-E as shown on the previous page.
6. Auto channel search and auto clock set.
Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and
automatically set the clock. You can also perform these
operations manually through the main menu.
The VCR will automatically auto search channels and set the
clock using the Coordinated Universal Time information
transmitted by some broadcast stations. When the SET TIME
ZONE screen appears, follow these steps to place the channels
in the VCR’s memory and set the clock.
A. Press a number (l-6) on the remote corresponding to the
time zone you live in. If you do not know your time zone,
press 7.
B. Set daylight savings. When the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
screen appears, press 1 if your area observes daylight
savings time from April to October, or press 2 if it does not.
If you do not know, press 3.
If you select Don’t Know 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, set the clock
manually.
C. Press MENU*PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable
connections are completed. The AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
will be performed, followed by automatic clock set.
Notes: If you receive all channels through a cable box and
have completed CABLE BOX SETUP in Step 5, AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH will not be performed.
If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears,
then set the clock manually. The clock must be set before
you can use the timer recording feature.
After a power outage, the clock is reset automatically. The
0 indicator will flash in the VCR’s display panel if VCR
Plus+ or timer programs were erased. Make sure the clock is
set to the correct time.
If you receive all channels through a cable box, the VCR will
not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box
is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal. (Call your
local cable operator to find out what channel carries the
broadcast signal.)
1 VCR Plus+
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
CABLE BOX SETUP
Is a cable box being
used with the VCR
for all channels?
1 YES
2 NO
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SET TIME ZONE
What is your time zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7+Don’t Know
Press MENU to continue
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
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Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3+Don’t Know
Press MENU to continue
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 1
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Startup
Manual channel search.
If you change your cable or antenna signal or want to
manually place channels in memory:
A. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.
B. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to 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.
Manual clock set.
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful or you want to
manually set the clock:
A. Press MENUePROG on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.
B. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.
D. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the time
including AM or PM, month, day, and year. The day of
the week will automatically appear after you enter the
year.
l Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Press 1 for AM or
2 for PM. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7, then
2 for a time of 5:07PM.
l Press CLEAR on the remote at any time to change
incorrect entries.
E. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to start the clock.
To display the time and date, press DISPLAY on the
remote.
When you set the clock manually, the Auto Clock Set
feature is turned OFF. To turn it back on, display the
TIME menu and press 2 to select Auto Clock Set: ON.
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.
Channels must be placed in memory using the Auto
Channel Search feature before you can add or remove
channels. See Step 6.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
B. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to sed the VCR
MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
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F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel
numbers or using CHANNEL up or down.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
$ ;;h:r Recordings
4 Channels
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CHANNELS
4 1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
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TIME
1 Set Time and Date
1
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SET TIME AND DATE
(hh:mm)
SET TIME AND DATE
Time OS:07 PM
Date 07/13/95 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VFR Plus+
: ;;;Er Recordings
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
_ 2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
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Startup
8. Set Auto TV/VCR feature.
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
If you have connected your VCR using the video input of
your TV, you can prevent the FZZI indicator from turning
on automatically.
A. Press MENU*PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 5 to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 3 to select Auto TViVCR: ON or OFF.
l Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and
watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. You
will then press the TVaVCR button to turn the FX
indicator on or off to switch between the picture
coming from the VCR or television channels.
l Select OFF if you used one of the advanced
hookups and watch your VCR on the video input
channel of your TV. The ivCRlindicator will not turn
on automatically.
Pressing TVeVCR on the remote will still turn the
KRI indicator on or off.
9. Use TV*VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the N*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 27.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press N*VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The m 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 NWCR to see the TV channels.
The m 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 VCRI, then N*VCR to switch back to the picture
from the VCR.
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VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
$ ;i;:r Recordings
4 Channels
5 Preferences
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PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
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Buttons
Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component
AUX (Auxiliary)
Used with POWER button to turn
on compatible 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.
N
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.
VCRP*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.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2*LD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the
function buttons.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR’s channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:OO:OO.
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 36.
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.
Ll or l-2 appears in the VCR’s
display panel and VIDEO1 or
VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/video
input jacks on the back (Ll ) or
front of the VCR (l-2).
MENWPROG
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 I--
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.

Buttons
VCR Function Buttons
(continued)
PLAY REW (Rewind)
Plays a tape. Rewinds the tape when the VCR
POWER
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
STOP
Stops the normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
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.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, TIME, and
GO-TO SEARCH menus on TV.
Lets you advance tape 60 or 120
seconds during playback.
REC
Starts VCR recording, SLOW-/+
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP or SLP).
TV*VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 11.
Used for express recording (XPR).
See page 33.
TV Function Buttons
Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the TV’s channel
memory when remote is set to
control 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 l--
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 select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
SLOW-/+
Used with the TV’s menus to
select and adjust features.
VOL (Volume) Up and Down
Raises and lowers sound.
Cable Box and RCA DSS@ Satellite Receiver Function Buttons
Press the DSS*CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA DSS@satellite receiver.
Some buttons may not work with the cable box or DSS@ receiver.
CHAN (Channel) 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.
*DSS* is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

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.
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 5 to display PREFERENCES.
3. Press 1 to 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.
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.
iI-
I.
II
PREFERENCES
I
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play:
3 Auto TV/VCR:
4 Set Auto Repeat
Press VCR2 to change
I PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: 'II"2
2 Auto Play:
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
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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, use the remote buttons that
correspond to your brand.
Program the Remote For a TV
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR
remote at the TV.
3. Hold the TV button
and press 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.
on-screen
displays. This is one way to tell if the
remote is set to control the VCR or the TV.
Brand * Remote Remote
Button 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,OS
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,ll
Kawasho 03,06
Kenwood 06
Loewe 04
Luxman 06
LX1 04,05,07
Magnavox 04,06
Marants 04
Marantz 04,06,12
MGA 06
Mitsubishi 06,12
MTC 06
NAD
NEC
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland
ProScan
Proton
Quasar
Radio Shack
RCA
Realistic
Sampo
Samsung
Sanyo
Sears
Sharp
Sony
Soundesign
Sylvania
Technics
Techwood
Teknika
TMK
Toshiba
Universal
Victor
Wards
Zenith
07
06
04,ll
04,06
03,04,06
06
06
01
06
11
01,05,13
01,06
05
06
06,09
05,OS
01,05,06,07,
OS,lO,
06,13
03
06
04,06
11
06
06
06
05,07,09
00
10
00,01,04,06,
13
02
* The remote may not be able to control every
model TV of the brands listed.
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 the TV does not turn on in step 1, press n/ and then POWER
3. Use the “TV Function Buttons” as described on page 13.
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Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS@ Satellite 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’s
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.
Brand of Cable-TV Box
ABC
Code Number(s)
,,
53154
Anvision 07,08
Cablestar 07,08
Eagle 07,08
Eastern International 02
General Instrument 04,05, 15,23,24,25,30,36
Hamlin 12, 13,34,48
Hitachi 37,43
Jerrold 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47
Macom 37,43
Magnavox 07, 08, 19, 26,28,29, 32, 33,40,41
NSC 09
Oak 01, 16,38
Oak Sigma 16
Panasonic 03,27, 39
Philips 07,08,19, 26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Pioneer 18, 20,44
Randtek 07,08
RCA 00,27
Regal 12,13
Regency 02,33
Samsung 44
Scientific Atlanta 03,22,35
Sylvania 11
Teknika 06
Texscan 10,ll
Tocom 17,21,49,50
Unika 31,32,41
Universal 51,52
Viewstar 07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Warner Amex 44
Zenith 14,42
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the
brands listed.
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 RCA DSS@ 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@ Satellite Receiver Function Buttons” for the cable box and
test the “TV Function Buttons” to see which ones operate the satellite receiver. See page 13.
*DSS@ is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
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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 RCA 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.
Type of Auxiliary Audio Equipment and Code*
1 RCA Ay 67” T;r Ph;; 1
* The remote may not be able to control every RCA model of audio
equipment listed.
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.

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 (m) indicator lights,
and the EZ 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.
Safety Tab
3. Press PLAY PAUSE on the VCR or PLAY on the remote, 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 aye OHpage 22.
5. Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote.
6. Press REW on the remote or turn the shuttle ring toward REW on
the VCR.
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 STOP*EJECT on the VCR to eject the tape once it is
completely rewound.
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