RCA VR689HF User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
VR689HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour Žviter les chocs Žlectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqœ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
userÕs authority to operate it.
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card
allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers
are located on the back of the VCR.
Model No._____________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VR689HF
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates Òdangerous
voltageÓ inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.

1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Picture Search ____________________ 25
Variable Speed Using the SHUTTLE
DIAL on the VCR ________________26
Variable Speed/Frame Advance Using
JOG SHUTTLE on the remote _____26
Slow Motion______________________ 27
Automatic Tracking _______________ 27
Manual Tracking__________________ 27
Program Information ______________ 28
DISPLAY Button __________________ 28
Time Counter_____________________ 29
Index Search _____________________ 29
Go-To Search _____________________ 30
Blank Search _____________________ 30
Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/
MIX Feature ____________________ 30
Recording and Playback
Feature
COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCEª __31-32
Recording a Program
Recordings ___________________________ 33
Recording Speeds _________________ 33
Using the Recording Features
Recording Pause __________________ 33
Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature _____ 33
Normal Recording ____________________ 34
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel __ 34
Recording While You're Away
VCR Plus+ Recording ___________ 35-37
Timer Recording __________________ 38
Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recording ________________ 39
Timer Recording From the
VCRÕs Line Input________________ 39
Express Recording (XPR)_______________ 40
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 41
Recording Audio Only_________________ 42
Audio and Video Dubbing___________ 42-43
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_____ 44
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 45
Back Panel _______________________ 46
Display Panel __________________ 46-47
Specifications_________________________ 48
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 48
Limited Warranty _____________________ 49
Trouble Checks ____________________ 50-52
Questions and Answers About
COMMERCIAL
A
ADVANCEª_____ 53
Index _____________________________ 54-57
Important Information
_____________________________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
Digital Satellite Receiver_______________ 6-7
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes_ 8
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver___9
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories With VCR _______ 10
Attach Power Cord to Back of VCR __ 10
Insert Batteries in Remote __________ 10
Turn on the TV ___________________ 11
Use the On-Screen Menu System ____ 11
Turn on the VCR __________________ 11
Set Up Digital Satellite Receiver
and/or Cable Box Setup_______ 12-13
Manual Cable Box or DSS Setup___ 13
Use SETUP Menu to Auto Channel
Search and Auto Clock Set _____ 14-15
Manual Clock Set________________ 15
Set up VCR Plus+ Channels ________ 16
Program VCR for VCR1 or
VCR2•LD Button _______________ 16
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory__________________ 16
Auto Channel Search Using
the CHANNELS Menu _________ 16
Select the Language/Choisissez une
Langue ________________________ 17
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 17
Set the Auto TV/VCR Feature _______ 17
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
Satellite Receiver Buttons ________ 18-19
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 20
Controlling a TV ______________________ 21
Controlling a Cable Box or Digital
Satellite Receiver_____________________ 22
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 23
Playing a Tape
Playback _____________________________ 24
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature _________________ 24
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 25
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 25

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 hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a 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 does your TV receive signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna Ð Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System Ð Go to question 2.
D. Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) Ð Go to question 3.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box Ð Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels Ð Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. Ð Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
3. What type of satellite system do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 6.
B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs Ð
Turn to page 7.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 8.
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 9.

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 basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right
channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 17.
Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.
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 basic connection which
requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
Tune the TV to this channel and use the TV•VCR
button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and right
channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See
page 17.
Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.
A
B
Transmitting
Windows
Remote Sensor
Cable Box
Caution: The unauthorized recording of satellite
broadcasts, television programs, or other materials
may infringe upon the rights of others.

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 basic connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation Ñ use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.
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
Transmitting
Windows
Remote Sensor
Cable Box

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
6
Hooking Up the VCR
Digital Satellite Receiver
Position 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 receiver. The slots on top of the
receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper
airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit
could impair performance or damage your receiver
and other components. Also, do not stack the
receiver on top of a Òhot componentÓ such as an
audio power amplifier.
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.
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.
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 10.
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe upon the rights of others.
Transmitting
Windows
Remote Sensor
Satellite Receiver

CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
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
7
Hooking Up the VCR
Digital 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 10.
Continue to page 10.
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 upon 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 basic 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, hi-fi stereo sound, and more convenient
operation Ñ 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 left and right channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
You will select the line (audio/video)
input on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
Continue to page 9.
Continue to page 9.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe upon the rights of others.

9
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
REC
LEFT
RIGHT PLAY
Back of VCR
Audio/Video Cables
Back of Amplifier/Receiver
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
REC
LEFT
RIGHT PLAY
Back of VCR
Audio/Video Cables
Back of Amplifier/Receiver
CH
3 4
AUDIO
VIDEO RR
L
IN OUT IN OUT
IN
FROM
ANTENNA
OUT
TO
TELEVISION
MONO
L
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 2 through 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 42 for ÒRecording Audio
Only.Ó
You will select the L1 input (audio/video) on
the VCR to receive the audio signal from the
amplifier/receiver.
5.
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 2 through 7
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 30 for ÒTape Playback .Ó
5.Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.

10
Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.
Remote
(Stock No.221321)
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221396)
2 “AAA” Batteries
Startup
Power Cord
(Stock No. 218104)
2nd
1st
3. Insert batteries in remote.
A•V DUB
SEARCH
SLOW TRACKING
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV•VCR
CLEAR SPEED
REW PLAY FF
STOP PAUSE
REC
+
3
_
4
MENU
PROG
*
P
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VCR2•LD AUX
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11
SETUP
The setup procedure
will help you configure
your VCR. Would you
like to begin the
setup procedure now?
1 Begin setup
2 Cancel
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
4. Turn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the
channel selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the
TVÕs video input. (See TV ownerÕs manual for details.)
5. Use the on-screen menu system.
Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu
system. There are two ways to access (or change) a menu or
feature.
¥Using the Number Buttons: Press MENU•PROG to display
the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the number button on the
remote that corresponds to the number on the menu to select
(or change) an item. Using the number button allows you to
point and select a menu item at the same time.
¥Using the MOVE Arrow buttons: Press MENU•PROG to
display the VCR MAIN MENU. Then use the MOVE or
arrow button to point to a menu or item. Press MENU•PROG
to select (or change) the item.
Only the number buttons are referenced throughout this
manual to explain the VCR features and operations.
6. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
Setup Menu Appears Automatically
The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will appear.
Follow the steps on the screen to automatically set up a satellite
receiver or cable box, auto channel search, automatically set the
time, and select some feature options.
1. Press number button 1 on the remote to Begin setup.
Proceed to Step 7.
2. Press number button 2 on the remote to Cancel the setup.
If you choose not to use the SETUP menu, follow the steps in
this section to manually set up the VCR so it will operate
properly.
If you skip auto channel search during setup, the Auto Clock
Set feature will not be performed in this sequence.
Select SETUP Menu Using VCR MAIN MENU
If the SETUP menu does not appear, you can select it using the
VCR MAIN MENU. Each of these features (except the automatic
clock set) may also be performed individually.
To select the SETUP menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5to display the SETUP menu.
MENU
PROG
*
6
1
4
7
3
9
2
5
8
0
SETUP
The setup procedure
will help you configure
your VCR. Would you
like to begin the
setup procedure now?
1 Begin setup
2 Cancel

12
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
7. Set up digital satellite receiver and/or cable box.
The digital satellite receiver and cable box setups allow the VCR to
record programs from the cable box and/or digital satellite
receiver.
¥The VCR will turn on a digital satellite receiver and tune it to
the channel you want to record during timer recordings.
Position the receiver above the VCR to receive the infrared
remote signal. See pages 6-7.
¥ 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 to receive the infrared remote
signal. See pages 4-5.
Digital Satellite Receiver Setup
A. Digital satellite receiver not used:
Press 2. Setup is not required.
Digital satellite receiver used:
Press 1to continue.
B. Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that
your VCR receives signals from the receiver. (Press 0before a
single-digit number. Valid numbers are 02 – 69.)
If you connected your receiver to the VCR using the receiverÕs
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or
VIDEO2.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
C. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
This message appears: The VCR will now receive all signals
from the DSS receiver on É .
D. Press MENU•PROG to proceed
Digital satellite receiver turned on:
The receiver should turn on and tune to channel 200. Press 1
and proceed to step E.
The VCR will now turn on and tune your receiver to the correct
channel during timer recordings. – – – DSS will appear for
channels 100 and over in the timer program screen.
Digital satellite receiver did not turn on:
If your receiver does not turn on, try repositioning the receiver
and press 2to try again.
Cancel digital satellite receiver :
Press 3to cancel setup. The VCR will not turn on or control
the receiver.
Cable Box Setup
E. Set up the VCR to control a cable box:
Press 1if you would like to setup the VCR to control a
cable box.
Press 2if you do not want to setup the VCR to control a
cable box.
SETUP
Would you like to set
up the VCR to control
a DSS receiver?
1 Yes
2 No
Did the DSS receiver
turn on and tune to
channel 200?
1 YES, setup complete
2 NO, try again
3 NO, cancel setup
DSS SETUP
On what ANTENNA channel
does the VCR receive
signals from the DSS
receiver? --
Press 02-69 or INPUT
Press MENU to exit
DSS SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the DSS receiver
on ANTENNA channel 03
(or CABLE CHANNEL 03).
Press MENU to proceed
SETUP
Would you like to set
up the VCR to control
a cable box?
1 Yes
2 No

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Setting Up the VCR
F. Cable box not used for all channels:
Press 2. You are finished with CABLE BOX SETUP. Skip
to Step 8.
Cable box used for all channels:
Press 1to continue.
Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel
that your VCR receives signals from your cable box.
(Press 0before a single-digit number. Valid numbers are
01 – 13.)
If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the
boxÕs AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
G. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
This message appears: The VCR will now receive all
signals from the DSS receiver on É .
H. Press MENU•PROG to proceed.
I. Manually Controlled Cable Box: You are finished with
cable box setup. Press MENU•PROG to exit. Proceed to
Step 8.
Remote Controlled Cable Box: Enter your cable box
code from the chart on the next page 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 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. Press MENU•PROG to
exit the CABLE BOX SETUP. Proceed to Step 8.
Manual cable box or DSS®setup.
If you ever want to individually set up the cable box or
satellite receiver:
A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
B. Press 4to select CHANNELS menu.
C. Select Cable box or DSS®Setup.
¥ Press 5to select Cable box Setup.
¥ Press 6to select DSS®Setup.
D. Follow the directions on the screen as
shown in step 7.
DSS¨is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes
Electronics Corporation.
Startup
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels?
1 Yes
2 No
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box
(usually 3, 4, or video)
--
Press 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to exit
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 03
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the
list in your User's
Manual. --
CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on the
cable box and tune
it to channel 2.
Press MENU to proceed
CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box
tune to channel 9?
1 YES, setup is complete
2 NO, try again
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit

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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Compatible Cable Box Control Codes
8. Use SETUP menu to auto channel search and auto
clock set. (continued)
Follow the steps on the screen to auto channel search and
automatically set the clock (time signal not available in some
areas). If the SET TIME ZONE or SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
screen appears, follow step Aor Bbelow. If the SETUP menu
appears, skip to step C.
A. If the SET TIME ZONE screen appears, select a time
zone:
Press the number on the remote (1-6) corresponding to the
ÒstandardÓ time zone you live in. If you do not know your
time zone, press 7 and an automatic setting will be made.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR will
set the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time
information it finds. If the time is not correct, select a
time zone or set the clock manually. If the time is incorrect
by a few minutes (more than one minute), the local station
may not be transmitting the correct time.
B. If the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen appears:
Press 1if your area observes daylight savings time from
April to October or press 2if your area does not observe
daylight savings time. If you do not know, press 3.
The VCR will set the time according to the information
received from the broadcast.
C. When the auto channel search SETUP screen appears:
Press 1if you would like the VCR to search for and store
all available channels. Press 2if you wish to skip this step.
If you skip auto channel search during setup the auto clock
set feature will not be performed in this sequence.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your time zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
SETUP
Would you like the VCR
to search for and store
all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
Brand* Code Number(s)
ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53,54
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
Brand* Code Number(s)
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
DI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00,27
Regal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13
Regency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02,33
Brand* Code Number(s)
Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Scientific Atlanta . . . . . . . . .03,22,35
Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06
Texscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11
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 model of the brands listed.

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Startup
Setting Up the VCR
D. Press MENU•PROG on the remote if all antenna or cable
connections are completed. Auto Channel Search will be
performed followed by automatic clock set.
If The Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful message appears, you
can press 1to set the clock manually or try auto clock set again.
The clock must be set before you can use the timer recording
feature.
Try Auto Clock Set Again: If you think there is a local station
(usually PBS) broadcasting the XDS (time) information, make
sure the Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON on the TIME menu
(press 2to exit SETUP, press MENU•PROG to display the VCR
MAIN MENU, press 3to display the TIME menu, and press 2 to
turn the Auto Clock Set feature ON). Tune the VCR to the
channel you believe is broadcasting the information, then turns
off the VCR. If the time does not set within ten minutes, XDS
information is not available. Set the time and date manually.
Set Clock Manually: Press 1and follow the directions below to
manually set the clock.
Manual clock set.
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful:
A. Press 1to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.
B. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
¥ Press 0before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07.
Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
¥ Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
C. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to remove the SET TIME
AND DATE screen from the TV screen and start the clock.
The time will appear in the VCRÕs display panel and the time
and date will appear on the TV screen when you press
DISPLAY.
If you ever need to reset the clock:
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 3to display the TIME menu.
C. Press 1to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.
If you set the clock manually, Auto Clock Set will be set to OFF.
SETUP
The Auto Clock Set
was unsuccessful.
Would you like to set
the time and date?
1 Set Time and Date
2 Skip this step
Make sure all antenna
connections to the VCR
are complete.
Press MENU when ready
SETUP
The VCR is now setting
the clock. This may
take several minutes.
Press MENU to cancel
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
8 Audio
0 Exit
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: OFF
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
0 Exit
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit

Setting Up the VCR
Startup
9. Set up VCR Plus+ channels.
The VCR must be setup with the VCR Plus+ channels before you can
record using VCR Plus+. This can be done now or at a later time.
Press 1if you would like to setup the VCR Plus+ channels now. Details
are on page 35.
Press 2if you wish to skip this step.
10. Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2•LD button.
You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button
on the remote. Details are on page 20.
Press 1if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR1 button. Press 2if
you want your VCR to respond to the VCR2•LD button on the remote.
Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote Ñ
whichever you selected in the menu Ñ before the remote will operate
this VCR.
Setup is complete. Press MENU•PROG to return to the VCR MAIN
MENU.
11. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are
not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the Auto Channel
Search feature before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-13, L1
and L2 are preset at the factory.
A. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) on the remote, whichever you select in
Step 10.
B. If the VCR MAIN MENU does not appear on the TV screen, press
MENU•PROG on the remote.
C. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or
using CHAN up or down.
Auto channel search using the CHANNELS menu.
If you ever need to repeat Auto Channel Search because you change
cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:
¥ Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the CH3 CH4 switch
on the back of the VCR or the TVÕs video input (refer to TVÕs
manual).
¥ Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD), then press MENU•PROG again.
¥ If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel Ð
it should be on. Press TV•VCR to turn it on.
¥ Check the connections.
B. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1to begin Auto Channel Search.
The VCR automatically selects the Signal Type: CABLE (cable TV)
or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting manually, press 3.
SETUP
Using the buttons VCR1
and VCR2, your remote
can control 2 VCRs.
What do you want to
call this VCR?
1 VCR1
2 VCR2
SETUP
The setup procedure
is successful. You
are now ready to
begin using your VCR.
Press MENU to continue
SETUP
Would you like to set
up the channel lists
for the VCR Plus+
feature?
1 Set up VCR Plus+
2 Skip this step
16
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable box Setup
6 DSS Setup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable box Setup
6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 11
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit

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Setting Up the VCR
Startup
12. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.
You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.
A. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 7to display the LANGUAGE menu.
C. Select English or French.
¥ Press 1to select English.
¥ Press 2 to select Français (French).
13. 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 34.
A. Press TV•VCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
B. Press CHANNEL up or down on the VCR or CHAN on VCRÕs
remote to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes in the display panel.
C. Press TV•VCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TVÕs remote.
D. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel Ñ CH3 or CH4.
E. Press VCR1 (VCR2•LD) on the VCR remote, then TV•VCR to
switch back to the picture from the VCR.
14. S et Auto TV/VCR feature.
If you used one of the basic hookups and did not connect the
audio/video jacks of the VCR to the TV, leave the Auto TV/VCR
feature set to ON.
If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video input of
your TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on
automatically and interrupting the cable or antenna signal to your
TV.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
B. Press 6to display PREFERENCES.
C. Press 3to select Auto TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
¥ Select ON if you used one of the basic hookups and watch
your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV. The VCR will
automatically switch the TV¥VCR setting to VCR every time
the VCR is turned on, a tape with the safety tab removed is
inserted, or you press PLAY.
¥ Select OFF if you used one of the advanced hookups and
watch your VCR on the video input channel of your TV.
The VCR indicator will not turn on automatically and the
signal from your antenna or cable to your TV will not be
interrupted.
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote will still turn the VCR
indicator on or off and switch the antenna signal.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
8 Audio
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1 English
2 Fran•ais
Press MENU to continue
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 CA Marking: ON
6 CA Playback: AUTO
7 CA Display: BLUE
8 Set Auto Repeat
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
8 Audio
0 Exit

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Using the Remote Control
Buttons
A•V DUB
SEARCH
SLOW TRACKING
VOL
VOL
MUTE
PREV CH
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV•VCR
CLEAR SPEED
REW PLAY FF
STOP PAUSE
REC
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AUX (Auxiliary)
Used with POWER button to turn on
a compatible RCA audio component.
See page 23.
DSS•CABLE
Used with POWER button to turn on
a compatible cable box or satellite
receiver. See page 22.
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 when the remote
is programmed to control that TV. See
page 21.
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 16.
Used with POWER button to turn on
compatible RCA or ProScan Laserdisc
Player.
A•V DUB
Used for audio and video dubbing.
See pages 42-43.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel
in the VCRÕs channel memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:00:00.
Lets you 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.
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 (ÒL1ÓorÒL2Ó) on
or off.
Line input refers to the signal coming
from the component connected to the
audio/video jacks on the back or the
front of the VCR.
JOG SHUTTLE and
Used for frame advance.
Used for variable speed search.
The indicator in the center of the
arrow buttons lights when the jog
shuttle is turned on.
MOVE
Used to move through the VCR
menus.
MENU•PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
Removes a menu from the screen.
Selects the item.
Numbers (0 through 9)
Select a channel up to 99Ñpress two
numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99Ñpress
and hold 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 the remote to control the VCR and use the
function buttons.