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First Things First ...................................................................................3 Using the QuickSet Guide ...................................................................5 Setting Up theVCR .............................................................................7 Using the Menus to Set Up Features ................................................8 Language.............................................................................................
Program The Remote ......................................................................39 About Programming the Remote ....................................................40 Testing the Remote ........................................................................40 Programming the Remote to Control aTV, Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ..............................................40 Using Direct Entry ...................................................................4 I Operating Components ......
WELCOME NEW TO YOUR 1 VCR... FIRST THINGS FIRST I I To help you get started using yourVCR ¥ with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections.To help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide which walks you through several setup steps at once.
STEP 1: WHAT'S The following • • IN THE Box? items come packed in the box: VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable L_ STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever batteries .-: QQq you need to install or change the in your VCR's remote. . Remove the cover of the battery compartment. . Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the diagram 3. inside the battery compartment.
STEP 5: TUNE Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel • is channel TV THE channel. The VCR viewing 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel 4-- 3 or channel the channel you want to use on your TV. • If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO with audio/video jacks cables, select the TV's video input with the remote's TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal.
(L-ontinued lronl previous pag(') If the menu does not appear: • Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel 4 switch or the TV's video input "channel" as the 3 CH (see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this manual for more information). • Make sure the VCR indicator connected • is on in the VCR display if you your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks. Check your connections.
SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get the most out of yourVCR. covered during Many of these the QuickSet ¥ menus are Guide, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section.
USING THE MENUS UP FEATURES TO SET You set up features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up before you begin using your VCR. LANGUAGE Selecting your preferred language determines how the on- screen displays will appear. To change the language: 1.
SETUP FOR A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, Proscan, or GE satellite receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired channel the start time of a timer recording. at For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the Connections section. 1. 2.
f( ontinued #ore !lrel sl_us f_,Uql'_ Satellite SAT The VER will now receive all signals from the SAT receiver on channel 03. Press 5. MENU to continue Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List. SAT 6. MENU to receiver and then press MENU. to Press Follow the on-screen to continue the setup, the VCR confirms the satellite receiver setup is completed BOX 10 or canceled.
2. 1 2 3 VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLus+ Timer Recordings Time 5 6 7 8 0 Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Cable ALL channels: enter two numbers Press 4 to display the CHANNELS for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT forVideo Input. menu. Only SOME channels: if you only use the cable box to tune premium channels. CHANNELS 3. Box Setup 1 Auto 2 Add/Remove Channel Search 3 4 Signal Type: VCR Plus+ Setu 6 SAT 0 Exit Channels CABL Cancel setup: select to cancel.
CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04. Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup, the on-screen menus confirm that the VCR will receive all signals on the designated channel. VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels, Your VCR may come with a channel this step is not necessary. list preset at the factory.
AUTO Now CHANNEL scanning Press any SEARCH channel key to 14 cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN select active channels. CHANGING THE SIGNAL + or - on the remote should only TYPE This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to switch to a regular antenna for alternate television 1.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently Press Press ADDED CLEAR MENU to remove to exit ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Once you have reached your selection, the screen will tell you if the channel is currently in your viewing list. Press CLEAR to remove a channel. Press INFO to add a channel. Once you are completed, the menus.
SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain A Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii r_llR Press 4. MENU to continue Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated it finds. If the time is not correct, set the time and date through SETTING DAYLIGHT Universal Time information select another time zone or the menu system. SAVING TIME 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
iCiinlinu_,lt tronl ille,l Jou_ page9 1. Press MENU tl) display the VCR MAiN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3 VCR 3. Press 1 to display 2 Timer I SET TIME Time AND VCR the SET TIME AND DATE menu. I Re_ordi_ls TIME --:-- 2 3 Auto Clock Set: Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight OFI SavigDs --/--/-- Time Press I MENU P£us÷ PATE (hh:mm) Date MAIN MENU to cancel 0 Data was not found. Exit i 4, Enter the data using the number buttons.
MAPPING VCR CHANNELS Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for MANUALLY Using the VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system can make taping timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. If your VCR Plus+ GOLD system setup failed during the QuickSet, then you will need to map the channels for your local service manually. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical services in the U.S. and Canada are provided. 1. . 3.
VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR WORKSHEET Plus+ Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-DigitVCR Channel CableTV Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receiw, this sfation on _'" 18 Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plu_+ channel number a_signed Plus+ System Numbers for (Canadian List) 67 Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel 44 Arts 72 Cable News NetworkHeadline News 61 Cable 70 Canad
ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES SET UP FEATURES MENU IN THE The features in this section are all accessed through PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN 2. In the MAIN MENU, the MENU. press 6 to select PREFERENCES. PREFERENCES 2 Auto PLay: OFF 3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF 4 5 EnergySaver: Front Panel: 2:00 BRIGHT 6 Tape SLP 7 8 Set Auto Commercial 0 Exit Speed: Repeat Advance Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. between ON or OFF. • when Press 2 to switch Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing • start playing automatically when the tape is inserted. Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing AUTO automatically.
FRONT PANEL (VCR BRIGHTNESS DISPLAY) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off. • BRIGHT keeps the display bright. • DIM keeps the display at a low brightness TAPE level. SPEED You can select a preferred tape speed for recording.
(C(_ntmued • t_l_rn prel,lc;us p,l_t*) The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position (hours). AUTO • • The "Press CLEAR to turn off" message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time. the want in Length of the tape a repeating time to loop Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering power interruption, or by recording start.
LEARN YOU THE BASICS TO GET STARTED TheseVCR V basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. V However, there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they aren't necessary to get you started. If you want to learn more about yourVCR, 3 VCR BASICS just keep reading.
REMOTE BUTTONS Your backlit remote has a light button (0) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few I seconds of each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power. The remote control is capable VCR.
VCR FUNCTION ANTENNA BUTTONS Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator in VCR display panel on or off. Arrow Buttons (,'7) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features. CH + andchannel Selects next higher or lower channel CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. entries when setting the clock or a timer EDIT in the VCR's memory. Simultaneously Allows you to change recording.
SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies or displays index and Zero search menus oil TV screen. Starts COMMERCIAL SPEED ADVANCE Selects a recording STOP skipping during playback speed (SP or SLP). Stops the current VCR function DVD VCR 2 AU x SAT.CABL such as record, MUTE playback, rewind, TRACKING which or fast forward.
A TAPE PLAYING 1. Tune theTV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape in tire VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback • (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed). Press FWD or REV (FORWARD to position or REVERSE on the remote) the tape. • Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play. • Press PAUSE for stop action.
RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. 1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote. (See "Tape Speed" in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speeds.) 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3. Press STOP to stop recording. If you just want to pause the recording during a commercial), CHECK THE No matter which press PAUSE instead of STOP.
SEVERAL OPTIONS RECORDING Now that the necessary steps to operate theVCR have V been examined, it's time to look at the different recording features available to suit various recording needs.
RECORDING FEATURES There are five ways to record programs: • Recording program • lets you press one button to start recording a (See VCR Basics section). Express Recording (XPR) allows program and automatically is being watched, recording after a designated Program Express recording to start while a stops period of time. lets you program a timer recording using the VCR's front panel controls. Timer Recording automatic allows the VCR to be programmed recording, predetermined time.
PROGRAM Program EXPRESS Express allows you to quickly program the VCR for a complete one-time recording using the VCR's control panel instead of the on-screen menus. The VCR automatically turns off at the end of the recording. remote control menus. . these Insert a tape with the safety tab in place. Make sure the clock 2. You can use the arrow keys on the or the VCR's front panel to move through is set correctly. Open the control door in the lower left corner of the VCR's front panel. 3.
TIMER RECORDINGS |nu|_ili 3. i 2 Review 3 Use O Exit Jllaall li_ Existing VER m*i Progs. PLus+ Code Select 1 to create a New Program. Timer How often should program record? Clock must this 4. DaiLy 3 Weekdays (every 4 Weekly 0 Cancel per I (One ---:---:---/--/-SLP Press to PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears you have entered two programs where the times overlap. cancel Enter the data for the program with the number number buttons.
TIMER RECORDING WITH PROGRAMMING THE the PlusCode '_ programming programming SETTING PLUS+ SYSTEM You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify television VCR UP THE timer programming number by using shown in your local guide. CHANNEL 1 VCR 2 3 Timer Time PLus+ Recordings VCR • III LIST MAIN I MENU CHANNELS If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel it now. 1. Display the CHANNELS list, you can do menu from the VCR MAIN the VCR Plus+ Channel 1 2 MENU.
i('ontHlu[,d tr(inl previous pagl(') VCR Enter 4. PLUS+ PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR Press MENU to correct when done Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number. HOW often p¢ogcam 5. this ii ii ii lU 2 Daily 3 Weekdays 4 Weekly 0 Cancel (every day) (M-F) (once per week) Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.
REVIEWING AND To review programs 1. PROGRAMS that you have already set up: Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER 2. CLEARING 3 Use 0 Exit is displayed to display RECORDINGS VCR Plus+ Code Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen. Remote Program I Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape 3.
, Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. 3. If your VCR viewing channel channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV.VCR on the VCR or ANTENNA on the remote to turn it on. , Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. , 6.
PLAYING BACK AUDIO To get stereo sound, connect to the appropriate ONLY the AUDIO the phono input. Refer to your amplifier USING TWO EDITING VCRS 1. , 3. FOR or receiver. Do not use or receiver user's guide. COPYING AND TAPES Use one VCR as the playback recording OUT jacks of the VCR input on your amplifier VCR and the other as the Caution: Turn on the TV and VCRs. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing video input).
USING DUAL REMOTE Use this VCR as the playback on the remote as described your other compatible WITH AUTOEDIT VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 in Setting Up the VCR section. Use VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1. 1. Follow step 1-4 in the "Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes." 2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press RECORD (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in pause mode. 3. Press VCR2 on remote to control 4. Use FORWARD, 38 VCR.
CONTROLLING OTHER YOUR COMPONENTS... V The remote's TV and SAT.CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllableTVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most Proscan, RCA, and GE televisions and satellite receivers. ¥ The AUX button can be programmed to control a Proscan or RCA auxiliary component.
ABOUT REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE The universal remote's TV and SAT,CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already programmed televisions to operate most Proscan, RCA, and GE as well as digital satellite receivers. The AUX button can be programmed RCA auxiliary component.
. Repeat step 3 until the component searched through all of the codes. turns off or you have To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote cannot control that particular If the component component. you want to control does turn off: 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.
PROGRAMMING TO CONTROL COMPONENT THE REMOTE AN AUXILIARY Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, AUX such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. It is already programmed to control some Proscan and RCA amplifiers and audio/video receivers. 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up your component's 3. Press and hold theAUX 4. Enter the 4-digit 5. Release the AUX button and press ON.OFF code number button.
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FEATURES VCR TO ENHANCE OPERATION Commercial V Advance Movie Advance Picture Search Options Pro-Tect Plus TM V Locking Tracking V Time Counter On-Screen Displays Audio Reception V Audio Tape Playback V 6 OTHER FEATURES V V 45
,, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ® The feature, Commercial Advance, is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 1 5 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns the tape to the end of the recording. does not erase commercials from the tape.
PREFERENCES L 3. 1 Remote 2 3 Auto Auto 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 Front BRIGHT 6 Tape 7 Set 0 Exit ControL: VCR1 Play: TV/VCR: OFF OFF Panel: Speed: Auto SLP Repeat Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ADVANCE I 2 Marking: Playback: ON AUTO 3 Display: BLUE 0 Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL features. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Press 1 to turn commercial • menu. Marking: Select ON, and the VCR will approximately ADVANCE MARKING ON or OFF.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Press 2 to switch between • Playback: PLAYBACK AUTO and MANUAL. Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically through the blocks of marked commercials. * It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second * A commercial commercials. group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording skipped.
MOVIE I I,, ADVANCE ® The Movie Advance feature helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded (rented or purchased). movies This feature works, two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next. The feature works only on cassettes recorded removed. 1. in the SP speed with the safety tab To select the Movie Advance feature, insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.
• Press 1 to Go To Movie. a blue background. MOVIE Searching or The following ADVANCE for start movie,.. Rewinding Press tape STOP to cancer When the movie is found, the following MOVIE The • screen appears with movie AOVANCE is ready. Press PLAY to start. Press STOP to cancel Press2 to Go ToPreview. a video background: Searching Press Press screen is displayed: for Thefollowing screen appears with preview... SEARCH to reverse STOP to cancel When a preview playing.
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. during picture Sound is turned off search. Search works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. 1. Press FORWARD (FWD) to search forward or REVERSE (REV) to search in reverse. 2.
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance another during playback. recorded 1. , 3. lets you view one-stop action frame after Frame advance works well for tapes at the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action. Press FR. ADV on the remote each time you want to view the next frame of the scene. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal VARIABLE SHUTTLE SPEED playback.
INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording. During playback want to play by the number VCR will search forward the tape. you can locate the program Press you of index marks or by scanning. or reverse from the location SEARCH INDEX REV to begin OR The you are on or FWD scanning enter index a specific number Press SEARCH to exit TO SEARCH: INDEX 1. . 3. Press STOP.
tContinul,d 5. triJr_l {irevtolts _laglfl Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH screen appears on the TV screen. Current 6. Press REVERSE (REV) to return to 0:00:00 7. Press STOP to stop zero searching. PRO-TECT FEATURE ZERO PLUS SEARCH tape counter 2:17:25 on the tape. Press REV to go 0:00:00 to Press SEARCH exit to is LOCKING TM ZERO Searching 0:00:00...
TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded locate the beginning beginning , 3. . Seconds the tape is ejected from if you record a 30-minute program recording, at the you would: Press the INFO button twice to display only the time counter. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward counter reads 0:30:00. the tape until the time Press STOP.
AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES The audio setup features affect your tape playback recordings. AUDIO 1. the menu and are shown in the displays below. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR 2. and The features in this section are accessed through MAIN I VCR 2 3 Timer Time 4 Channels 5 Setup Preferences 8 0 Language Exit MENU Plus+ Recordings Press 7 to display the AUDIO menu. AUDIO Tape 0 Playback: HI-FI Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
TAPE PLAYBACK The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: LINEAR, and MIX. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect amplifier/receiver Hi-Fi, your VCR to a stereo television or using the audio jacks. The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back.
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THINGS TO CONNECTING KNOW BEFORE COMPONENTS PROTECT COMPONENTS FROM YOUR POWER V SURGES Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the walt outlet. V Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION AVOID CABLES AUDIO CORRECTLY HUM OR TO V INTERFERENCE Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR Refer to these pages to help you connect JACKS AND RF JACKS VCR your VCR. CABLES AND ANTENNA CABLES (F-TYPE) The RF jacks provide quality, good picture and mono sound and must be used if audio/video not available are @ RF Jack These jacks are required for antenna connections. connections for your TV. or cable-TV The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV.
CHOOSING VCR A There are several different CONNECTION ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, Five connections and so on. are described should provide in this section and one of them you with a VCR connection that works.
TV WITH RF JACK THIS CONNECTION ONLY Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box ASSUMES: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television THIS has only an RF input jack. CONNECTION PROVIDES: sound playback 2_22:_ "_2;222222222222 • Mono • Record one channel while watching another when using a cable box for all channels). from VCR.
TV WITH AUDIONIDEO THIS CONNECTION JACKS Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box ASSUMES: • You are connecting • Your television an antenna, has audio/video THIS CONNECTION cable, or cable box system. jacks. PROVIDES: .............. _" _! • Stereo sound playback • Record one channel while watching using a cable box for all channels). To USE • (1) coaxial cable box • (3) audio/video THIS • Position from VCR. CONNECTION, YOU another CABLE BOX!t S_I "'_'_-IISI_ i ..
TV WITH CABLE AUDIO/VIDEO BOX TO CHANNELS JACKS AND UNSCRAMBLE PAY Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box ONLY VCR THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES: • You are using a cable box on]y to unscramble channels. • Your TV has audio/video premium TRANSMITTER THIS CONNECTION input jacks. PROVIDES: VCR'S SIGNAL • Stereo sound playback • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
TV WITH RF JACK SATELLITE THIS • AND Position RECEIVER CONNECTION ASSUMES: You have a basic digital not have audio/video THIS DIGITAL CONNECTION Remote-Controllable Cable Box VCR satellite system and your TV does input jacks. PROVIDES: ........ 2222222222:22222 • Mono sound playback receiver, watching from VCR, recording and recording one off-air or cable channel while another.
TV WITH AUDIONIDEO DIGITAL THIS • SATELLITE CONNECTION AND RECEIVER Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box ASSUMES: You have an advanced VCR digital has audio/video input jacks. CONNECTION PROVIDES: THIS • JACKS Stereo sound playback satellite system and your TV 222222"'222222222222222TRANSMITTER from VCR, recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording cable or off-air channel while watching another.
This section gives you some additional information VCR, including a description about the of the unit's controls and displays. You will also find the section, TroubleshootingTips, and a question and answer section about Commercial this Appendix.These Advance V in areas might help resolve some of those simple problems. V Finally, this section of the manual also contains your warranty information.
FRONT PANEL / I I Transmittor t J \ \ Front Panol AUDIO opel}) Idoor (R and L MONO) camcorder K_,lnot_,5(,nS_;r and VIDEO when it is connected CHANNEL*TRACKING In Jacks Receives signals another component from like a VCR or to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L2 to record from these jacks. and Up • channel memory. Adjusts tracking menu system. and Down • Selects next higher or lower channel when a tape is playing.
DISPLAY PANEL PWR TIMER HI-FI VCR !-1! QU I I-I . I-IFI UU. UU I_11_1 Fun(:tk)n_ Clock/Counter switching Displays current time, time counter, tape speed, or channel numbers when channels. FUNCTION BYE CJock/C(_unter DISPLAYS: Power off CLOCK, TIMER, CHAN, START, END, DATE, SAVE, SAVED, RVIEW, CANCEL, 0-LAP during Express Recording. DOWN & LOAD downloaded.
BACK PANEL rAuo,o- A.T.,. @ @ L .FOUT OUT -- IN L. VIDEO _ CH. 3/4 switch Determines the channel be tuned in order to see the VCR's picture. connecting AUDIO to which the TV must Not used when the VCR to the TV using Audio/Video (R and L/MONO) and VIDEO signals from another component, when connected IN jacks cables. Receives such as a VCR or camcorder, to these jacks. Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the video line input (LI) and record from these jacks.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED Yes. The VCR does not rewind How THROLJGH and mark commercial FAST DOES A COMMERCIAL In 5LP tape speed, a 3-minute takes about 25-35 seconds. ARE COMMERCIALS Yes. The recorded MANUAL. WHAT VCR IF THE To start skipping rewind SCANS override, IF I WANT commercials, FORWARD skipping SCAN THROUGH TO WATCH PART in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROCESS No.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS NO POWER • • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR DOES NOT RESPOND REMOTE • Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control • Check to make sure there are no objects between • The batteries • Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2 button on the remote to operate the VCR--whichever corresponds to'the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting. • Remove batteries for at least one minute, require reprogramming. REMOTE the VCR.
NOT WILL RECORD OR PLAY • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting • • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback. Check the Pro-Tect Plus TM feature. • WILL • the cassette. NOT RECORD Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. REWIND • and reinserting DOES NOT OPERATE Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
TAPE • PLAYS BACK OR TAPE COUNTER • INDICATOR TO PLAY AUTOMATICALLY feature is set to ON. DURING is set. SEARCHING MENUS SOUND APPEAR IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE feature to choose the desired on-screen DURING language. PLAYBACK Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound. STEREO AUDIO TOO NOISY • Stereo signal is weak.
HOW TO FIND VIDEO YOUR TV's CHANNEL INPUT TV Buttl_n "You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this "channel" antenna • ON-OFF before you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or reception, and the content that's on a tape. The Video Channel on TVs varies for different different VCR1 models.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Record/Playback System: system Video: 4-head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi record/playback Video Signal System: EIA standard: Antenna: 7S-ohm external VHF/UHF antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: ] 78 channels capability* (122 cable channels) NTSC color combined Type: synthesis AutoProgramming frequency Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 23 watts (standby Dimensions: 3,58 inches high (91 mm) 16.
WARRANTY LIMITED What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 6 months for labor charges. • One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized Proscan VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
GLOSSARY AutoEdit Lets you control single remote. two VCRs simultaneously with a Useful when making a copy of a video tape. A/V Cables & Jacks Commonly called "RCA-type" cables. Improves picture and sound quality. Required for stereo audio. Code Search Simplifies not requiring component. programming you to identify Commercial Advance tape playback.
A C Accessories Cable box codes 43 Cable box setup Cables 10 included 4 ADD/REMOVE ANTENNA CHANNELS screen 13 button positioning 20, 25, 36, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 59 6, 24, 25, 68 types of 60 CH + and- buttons 25, 26, 40, 42 CHAN buttons 13 playback type 56 Channel selecting 56 Audio code list 42 Arrow Audio buttons 3/4 switch CHANNEL 5, 62, 65 buttons ChanneI,VCR 13, 68 viewing 5 Audio features, set up 56 AUDIO menu 56 Channels, adding/removing 13 CHANNELS 13, 17, 33
D I Date and time setting 14 IN (FROM ANT) Design specifications 76 Digital satellite receiver setup Display panel button 38 24 25, 38 Editing timer programs EJECT button 5, 25, 32, 36, 37, 68, 75 Jacks Audio/Video 35 27 (A/V) 75 Jacks, types of 60 27 feature Express Recording 20 (XPR) 30 F L LI indicator 36, 37, 65, 66 L2 indicator LANGUAGE 36, 37, 65, 66 FADV button 25 Fast forward (shuttle ring) 52 FFWD display 69 FORWARD button 25, 27, 40, 42, 51, 53, 55 FRADV button 52 Fram
R N Number buttons 6, 16, 25, 26 o 38 REC display 69 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 36, 56 RECORD button 25, 28, 30, 36, 38, 68 OK button ON-OFF Recording 24 button On-screen OUT REC button 24, 25, 26, 40, 42, 54, 68 displays 55 36 broadcast (TOTV)jack 4, 5, 6, 20, 37, 60, 61, 62, 65, 70 Overheating audio only basic 28 59 stereoTV copying and editing tapes Express (XPR) options 29 PAUSE button 25, 27, 28, Picture search options PLAY button 37, 38, 52, 54 5I 25, 27, 37,
Satellite receiver codes T I0, 43 Search forward 5I reverse 5I SEARCH T-REC display button 68 Tape eject Set up auto play feature 20 auto TV/VCR feature cable box Tape speeds 21 Time and date setting Time counter 55 EnergySaver feature 20 features in PREFERENCES Time menu 19 panel (VCR display) feature 2I tape speed feature time and date 14 19 21 selecting 13 35 reviewing commercials Solving problems Specifications 46 72 recording 72 Tracking 54 TRACKING buttons 26, 27, 51
V Variable speed search VCR button 5 VCR channels list VCR function 52 12 buttons 25-26 VCR indicator 20, 36, 69 VCR MAIN MENU 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 31, 33, 35, 46, 56 VCR Plus+ channel list menu channels 17 17, 33 PlusCode 34 recording number 33 system channel numbers VCR PLUS+ menu 33 worksheet for channels VCR Plus+ GOLD 17 18 16 VCR viewing channel 5, 27 VCRI button 19, 24, 38, 54 VCR2 button 19, 24, 38, 54 Viewing channel 5, 69 VOL buttons 26 X X-REC display 69 Z Zero search
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PROSCAN An RCA Entertainment Product If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. to_ 11"IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Indianapolis, @ 2000 Thomson Street IN 46290 Consumer Electronics, Inc.
