RCA VR725HF User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
VR725HF
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

i
Introduction
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instructions accompanying the
product.
WARNING
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fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this VCR to
rain or moisture.
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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.
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
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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
VR725HF
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration

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 Only Pay Channels______ 5
RCA DSS®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
Insert Batteries in Remote __________ 10
Turn on TV and VCR ______________ 10
Place Channels in VCR's Memory ___ 11
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory_________________ 11
Use TV•VCR Button _______________ 12
Set the AUTO TV/VCR Feature______ 12
Set the Time and Date _____________ 13
Set the Automatic
Daylight-Saving Time ___________13
Set Display Panel Brightness________ 13
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, TV, Cable Box, and
RCA DSS®Receiver Buttons_____ 14-15
Controlling a VCR ____________________ 16
Controlling a TV ______________________ 17
Controlling a Cable Box or
RCA DSS®Receiver__________________ 18
Controlling an Auxiliary RCA Component _ 19
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions_________________ 20
Using the Playback Features
PLAYBACK: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR
Feature________________________ 21
Auto Play Feature_________________ 22
Auto Repeat Feature_______________ 22
DISPLAY Button __________________ 23
Time Counter_____________________ 23
Pause for Stop-Action______________ 24
Slow Motion______________________ 24
Picture Search ____________________ 24
Automatic Tracking _______________ 24
Manual Tracking__________________ 24
Variable Speed Picture Search
Using Shuttle Ring on the VCR ___25
Variable Speed Picture Search and
Frame Advance Using Jog Shuttle
on the remote __________________25
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) _ 26
Index Search _____________________ 26
Zero Search ______________________ 27
Blank Search _____________________ 27
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings___________________ 28
Basic Recording –
Operating Instructions _____________ 28
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ____ 28
Recording Features
Recording Speeds _________________ 29
Recording Pause __________________ 29
Flying Erase Head_________________ 29
Automatic Head Cleaning__________ 29
Express Recording ____________________ 30
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP___ 31
Recording Audio Only_________________ 32
Recording While You're Away
Setup Cable Box or RCA DSS® Satellite
Receiver_______________________ 33
VCR Plus+ Recording___________ 34-35
Timer Recording __________________ 36
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or
Timer Recordings_______________ 35
Timer Recording From the
VCR’s Line Input _______________ 37
S-VHS Recording _____________________ 38
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes__________________ 39
Audio and Video Dubbing___________ 40-41
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel_______________________ 42
Back Panel _______________________ 43
Display Panel_____________________ 44
Specifications_________________________ 45
Cleaning the VCR _____________________ 45
Trouble Checks ____________________ 46-48
Limited Warranty _____________________ 49
Index _____________________________ 50-52
1

2
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 8 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic 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.
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 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.
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1and 2above.
B. Then, modify the connections as shown on page 9.
**DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM Hughed Electronics.

3
Hooking Up the VCR
IN
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
VHF
UHF
OR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
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 3 CH. 4 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 and more convenient
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV/monitor has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
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.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF.
See page 12 for details.
Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.
IN
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
S-VIDEO
OUT
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
Back of VCR
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
S-VHS
Cable
A
B

4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
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 3 CH. 4 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 and more convenient
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
If your TV/monitor has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to
OFF. See page 12 for details.
Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
OUTIN
Cable Box
Back of TV
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
IN
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
S-VIDEO
OUT
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of VCR
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
S-VHS
Cable
A
B
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Transmitters
Cable
Box
Remote Sensor

5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only 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 3 CH. 4 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 and more convenient
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV/monitor has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
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.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.
Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.
IN
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
Back of VCR
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
VHF
UHF
OR
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial
Cable
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
OUTIN
Cable Box
Signal
Splitter
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
RF Coaxial Cables
Back of TV
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
Back of VCR
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
S-VHS
Cable
A
B
Transmitters
Cable
Box
Remote Sensor

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Hooking Up the VCR
RCA DSS®Satellite Receiver
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
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
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.
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 10.
A
Transmitters
Remote Sensor
Satellite Receiver
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.

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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 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
(supplied)
Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R 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
(supplied)
Back of VCR
Back of Satellite Receiver
From
Satellite
Dish
From
Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R 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
Playback VCR
IN
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
IN
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial Cable or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
Playback VCR (only)
Recording VCR Audio/Video
Cables
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied) or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4 or 5
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the 3 CH. 4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
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 the TV•VCR button is not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your other VCR has an S-VIDEO connector,
also connect the supplied S-VHS cable to take
advantage of S-VHS.
If your VCR is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4.
Select the line (audio/video) input (“L1” or
“L2”) on the recording VCR to receive the
signal from the playback VCR.
Continue to page 10.
Continue to page 10.
B
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
A
CHANNEL
REW PLAY FWD
POWER TV•VCR
TRACKING
RECORD
STOP•EJECT
PAUSE
S•VHS AUTOS•VHS
MONO
VIDEO IN L•AUDIO IN•R
Audio In (L/R)
Video In
Front View for front
audio/video input connection.
VIDEO 1: For rear audio/video connection.
VIDEO 2: For front audio/video connection.

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Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver
Back of VCR
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
REC
LEFT
RIGHT PLAY
Audio/Video Cables
Back of
Amplifier/Receiver
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R L
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
REC
LEFT
RIGHT PLAY
Back of VCR
Audio/Video Cables
Back of
Amplifier/Receiver
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4 IN
OUT
VIDEO1AUDIO1
R 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 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 32 for “Recording Audio
Only.”
Select the line input (“L1” or “L2”) on the VCR
to receive the audio signal from the
amplifier/receiver.
Play back stereo tapes or
receive a stereo broadcast
through an amplifier/receiver.
Connect your VCR to a stereo
amplifier/receiver to receive stereo
broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.
1. Select a hookup from pages 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 20 for “Playback
Operation.”

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Setting Up the VCR
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. 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
3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.
(See TV owner’s manual for details.)
4. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 on the remote.
Remote (Stock No. 221321)
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
*
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RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221383)
S-VHS Connecting Cable
(Stock No. 219748)
2 Batteries
Startup
continued on next page

11
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV
screen prompting you to perform an AUTO CHANNEL
SEARCH. If the message does not appear, go to step A
below. If the message appears, follow the directions on
the screen.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
takes about one to two minutes. Then, the TV tunes to
the lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN up or down
selects only the active channels.
If you ever need to manually SETUP CHANNELS on
the VCR 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 the same channel as
the 3 CH. 4 switch on the VCR or the TV’s video
input (refer to the TV’s manual).
• Press VCR1, then press MENU•PROG again.
• If you are using a basic hookup, the VCR
indicator should be on. If it is not 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.
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You can add or remove channels if some of the
channels are not active, have weak signals, or if you do
not want to watch them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using
the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described in
step 5 before adding or removing channels. Channels 2-
13, L1 and L2 are present at the factory.
A. Press VCR1.
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. You can add or remove more channels by entering
channel numbers or using CHAN 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 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST
5 CABLE/DSS BOX SETUP
0 EXIT
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...
THEN PRESS CH UP
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
CHANNEL 03
IS PRESENTLY ADDED
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT

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Setting Up the VCR
7. Use TV•VCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
If you are using one of the basic hookups, the TV•VCR
button lets you switch between the picture coming from the
VCR and 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 30.
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 CHAN up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes on the TV screen and 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.
8. Set AUTO TV/VCR feature.
Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookups.
If you connected your VCR using the video input of your
TV, you can prevent the VCR indicator from turning on
automatically.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 3to select AUTO TV/VCR: ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you are using one of the basic hookups
and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.
Then, you can press the TV•VCR button to switch
between the picture coming from the VCR (the VCR
indicator is on) or television channels (the VCR
indicator is off).
• Select OFF if you are using one of the advance
hookups and watch your VCR on the video input
channel of your TV. The VCR indicator will not turn
on automatically.
Pressing TV•VCR still turns the VCR indicator on
or off.
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 SET CLOCK
4 CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO
5 AUTO DST: ON
6 SET AUTO REPEAT
0 EXIT

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Setting Up the VCR
9. 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 the remote to see the
VCR MAIN MENU.
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 the remote to remove SET CLOCK
from the TV screen and start the clock. The time appears in
the VCR’s display panel, and the time and date appear on the
TV screen when you press DISPLAY on remote.
10.Set the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time
Select this feature if you want the VCR’s clock to advance one
hour in April and reverse one hour in October automatically.
A. Press MENU•PROG on the remote to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 5to select an AUTO DST mode.
• Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to adjust for
Daylight Saving Time automatically.
• Select OFF if you do not want the VCR’s clock to adjust for
Daylight Saving Time automatically.
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in
April. Clocks are set forward one hour.
Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00
AM, remember that any part of a sheduled Timer Recording that
falls between these two times will not be recorded
In the autumn, daylight-saving time finish on the last Sunday in
October. Clocks are set back one hour.
The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Therefore, it can affect your recording length.
11. Select the display panel brightness.
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel.
A. Press MENU•PROG on remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU.
B. Press 5to display the PREFERENCES menu.
C. Press 4to select a FRONT PANEL mode.
• Select AUTO to keep the display panel bright when VCR is
on and dim when it is off.
• Select BRIGHT to keep the display panel bright.
• Select DIM to keep the display panel dim.
VCR SLP
VCR Display Panel
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 SET CLOCK
4 CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO
5 AUTO DST: ON
6 SET AUTO REPEAT
0 EXIT
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 SET CLOCK
SET CLOCK
TIME --:--
(HH:MM)
DATE --/--/--
PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT
PRESS MENU TO 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 19.
DSS•CABLE
Used with POWER button to
turn on a compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. See page 18.
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 17.
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 VCR’s 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 (“L1” or
“L2”) 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.
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—press
two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99—
press and hold 1 until 1--
appears on the screen. Then,
press the other two numbers.
continued on next page
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.

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Using the Remote Control
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 from the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows the status displays on the
screen.
Removes displays from the
screen.
POWER
Turns off a compatible TV when
remote is set to control that TV.
Used with TV button to turn on a
compatible TV that the remote
has been programmed to control.
See page 17.
MUTE
Turns the TV sound on or off.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
To select a cable channel over 99,
press and hold 1 until 1-- appears
on the screen. Then press the
other two numbers.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
VOL (Volume) Up or Down
Raises and lowers sound.
CHAN (Channel) Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the cable box’s or
satellite receiver’s channel
memory when remote is set to
control it.
Numbers (0 through 9 )
Used to select a channel.
POWER
Turns off a compatible cable box
or satellite receiver when remote
is set to control it.
PAUSE
Pauses action for viewing during
playback.
Pauses recording to prevent
recording of unwanted scenes.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
POWER
Turns off VCR when remote is set
to control the VCR.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Switches between two channels.
Select one channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.
REC
Starts VCR recording.
Used for express recording.
See page 30.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds the tape when the VCR
is stopped.
Searches the picture in reverse
motion during playback.
SEARCH
Displays INDEX, ZERO, and
BLANK search menus on TV.
Advances tape 60 seconds during
playback.
SLOW - / +
Used for slow-motion playback.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
Selects a recording speed
(SP, LP, SLP).
STOP
Stops the normal functions such
as record, playback, rewind, fast
forward, and pause of the VCR.
TRACKING Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the
picture during play, slow, or
pause.
Reduces picture “jitter” during
stop-action playback.
TV•VCR
Switches the picture signal so
that it either comes from the VCR
or the TV channel. See page 12.
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 the TV.
Cable Box or RCA DSS®Receiver Function Buttons
Press the CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or RCA satellite receiver. Some buttons may not
work with the cable box or receiver.
Buttons

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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a VCR
The VCR’s remote controls 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. Then, the remote controls the
VCR with either the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button — the
position you select in the menu.
1. Press MENU•PROG to display the
VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5to display the PREFERENCES menu.
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 — the position you select.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+
2 TIMER RECORDINGS
3 SET CLOCK
4 CHANNELS
5 PREFERENCES
Important Reminder: Remember you must
press VCR1 or VCR2•LD on the remote —
the position you selected in the menu —
before the remote will operate this VCR.
PREFERENCES
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
3 FRONT PANEL: AUTO
4 AUTO DST: ON
5 SET AUTO REPEAT
0 EXIT

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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, enter remote code numbers that
correspond to your brand.
Program the Remote for a TV
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.
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Point the VCR remote at
the TV.
3. Hold the TV button and
press two number buttons
to enter the code for your
brand. If the TV changes
channels when you press
CHAN up or down, setup is
complete.
4. Release the buttons.
5. Repeat steps 2 – 4 with a
different code if the first
one does not work.
* The remote may not be able to control every model TV of
the brands listed.
Operate the TV
After you 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 15.
Code
Brand * Number(s)
Akai 03
AOC 06,12
Candle 06
Citizen 06
Colortyme 06
Concerto 06
Curtis Mathes 01,06
Daewoo 06,12
Daytron 06
Electrohome 06
Emerson 06
Envision 05,06
Fisher 05
GE 00,01,06,11
Goldstar 06,12
Hallmark 06
Hitachi 06,14
Infinity 04
J C Penney 00,01,06,09,12
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
MGA 06,12
Mitsubishi 06,12
MTC 06,12
Code
Brand * Number(s)
NAD 07,08
NEC 06,12
Panasonic 04,11
Philco 04,06,12
Philips 03,04,06
Pioneer 06
Portland 06,12
ProScan 01
Proton 06
Quasar 11
Radio Shack 01,05,13
RCA 01,06,12
Realistic 05
Sampo 06
Samsung 06,09,12
Sanyo 05
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 05,07,08,09
Universal 00
Victor 10
Wards 00,01,04,06,
12,13
Yamaha 12
Zenith 02

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Using the Remote Control
Controlling a Cable Box or an RCA DSS®Receiver*
The CABLE button on the VCR’s remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible
RCA cable box or 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 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 – 4 with a
different code if the first one
does not work.
Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
After you 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 CABLE.
2. If the cable box or receiver does not turn on in step 1, press CABLE, then POWER.
3. Use the “Cable Box or RCA Digital Satellite Receiver Function Buttons” for the cable box
and test the “TV Function Buttons” to see which ones operate the satellite receiver.
See page 15.
*DSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
ABC
Anvision
Cablestar
Diamond
Eagle
Eastern International
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
Magnavox
NSC
Oak
Oak Sigma
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Randtek
RCA
RCA DSS®
Regal
Regency
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Stargete2000
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Unika
Universal
Viewstar
Warner Amex
Zenith
53,54
07, 08
56
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
60, 27
00
12, 13
02, 33
44
03, 22, 35
58
11, 59
06
10, 11, 59
17, 21, 49, 50, 55
31, 32, 41
51, 52
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
44
14, 42, 57
* The remote may not be able to control every cable box of the
brands listed.
Code Number(s)
Brand of Cable-TV Box or RCA DSS®