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Important Information A This symbol indicates “ dangerous L voltage- inside tile product that presents a risk of electric Shock or , personal injuv. A This symbol indicates important instructions accompanfing the produa. WARNING TO prevent fire 01 shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. CAUTION: To prevent &chic shock, match ...
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Table of Contents Important Information Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer Product Registration Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup 2 Antenna 01 Cable System Without a Cable Box 3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble AU Channels 4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels 5 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 6 Conn ...
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Choosing a Hookup The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with aud ...
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A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tu,e the TV to this channel and use the NNCR button on remote to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may require additional accessories not provided. 3. Plug in power ...
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L cable system wm cable Box to unscramble All channels A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the TVNCR button on remote to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown. This connection may requir ...
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cablesYsternwithcableBoxtounscramMePaychaMels (such as HBO, siLdme,Peypayper-vlew,~ebsJ A. Basic hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the TV to this channel and use the NNCR button on remote to watch the “CR. 2. Connect as ...
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ConnectinglhfoVCRsforCopyingWpes Option A Hookup. Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Select a hookup horn pages 2 through 5 and then modify with this connection. 2. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 OI 4. You will tune ttle recording “CR to this channel to receive the signal f ...
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Connecting a Stereo AmplicierlReceiver 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 ampl ...
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Startup 1. Check accessories with VCR. Contact your dealer if any items are missing. {.-To <;-To Remote 2 va” Batteries Power Cord (Stock No. 218103) RF Coaxial Cable (Stock No. 218104) (Stock No. ~oSOSS) 2. Attach power cord to back of VCR. 3. Insert batteries in remote. 4. mm on the TV. A. Turn on the TV. B. If you used one of the basic hook ...
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Startup 7. Add or erase channels from the VCR ’ s memory. You may want to add or erase channels if some of the channels are not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them. A. 6. c. D. E. F. Press VCR1 (VCR2). Press PROGNCR+ on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Press 5 to select SET UP VCR. Press 2 to select AD ...
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Buttons Component Buttons Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component VCR1 TV Turns on a compatible RCA VCR Turns on a compatible RCA TV and sets remote to control the VCR. and sets the ret&e to control the TV. VCR2 Turns on a compatible RCA VCR and sets remote to control the VCR when it has been seh~p. see page 12. Use ...
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Buttons VCR Function Buttons Number Buttons (0 through 9 &loO) Select any channel up to 99 by pressing hvo number buttons. For a three-digit number, select a channel over 99 by pressing the 100 button and then two number buttons. Or, press and hold 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. DISPLAY Shows VCR operatin ...
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Controlling a VCR The VCR ’ s remote controls two compatible RCA VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons. Most RCA VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two RCA VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then program the REMOTE CONT feature on this VCR to respond to VCR2 if you want to control VCR ...
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Operating Instructions To play a tape 1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3,4, or TV ’ s video input to see the picture fmm the VCR. 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. VCR automatically turns on. The cassette-in LB and VCR indicators light. Tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette has been removed. 3. If you are playing ...
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Using the Playback Features Pause for Stop-Action Frame Advance (F.ADVICS Button) This feahm stops the tape in action and allows you to examine the details of the scene. Stop-action works best for tapes recorded in the SF and SLP speeds. 1. During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR or PAUSE on the remote to stop the action. STILL appears in the ...
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Using the Playback Features Time Search Pro-Tect Plus ” Locking Feature The VCR will search forward or backward for a specific amount of recorded tape time (up to nine hours and fifty nine minutes) and begin playback. To prevent timer programs from being disturbed, all of the buttons on the VCR and remote can be “locked.” Timer recordings wil ...
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Using the Playback Features lime Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program 01 play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps to quickly locate the end or beginning of the programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:OO:OO whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if a 30-minute program was re ...
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Using the Playback Features AUDIO PLAY (HIFl/MIX/LINEAR) Feature The VCR has hvo separate audio recording systems - VHS Hi-Fi that records on separate left and right stereo channels and standard linear that records monaural sound. The same audio is recorded on both systems. The AUDIO PLAY feature lets you select the audio you play back. * Select HI ...
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Types of Recordings Your VCR provides different types of recording. These types are explained in the following sections: Basic Recording-Operating 1”st~ctio”s Recording While You ’ re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Timer Recording Express Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Recording Speeds SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording ...
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Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcasts with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP). Select STEREO to record stereo. Select SAP to record SAP. Select MONO if the stereo signal is not strong enough and too noisy for quality reception. To record stereo broadcast TV or SAP VCR Display Panel Turn on the T ...
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Recording While You ’ re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) VCR Plus+ ’ lets you record a program by entering a PlusCode ’ number from your TV listing. Because each area has different cable. TV and broadcasting systems, some setup may be required before using VCR Plus+ for the first time. A. VCR Plus+ Setup for Antenna or Unscrambled Cable Systems (N ...
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Recording While You ’ re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) B. VCR Plus+ Setup for Scrambled Cable System [Requiring a Cable Box) 1. Press PFiOGNCR+ on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. 2. Press 5 to display SET UP VCR menu. 3. Press 4 to display SET UP CABLE BOX menu. 4. Press 2 when the CABLE BOX menu appears 5. Press two number ...
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Recording While You ’ re Away (VCR Plus+ Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: * Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box. * VCR Plus+ set up has been completed. * T ...
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Recording While You ’ re Away (Timer Recording) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs within a one year period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: * Cable box set up has been completed if you use a cable box. * The clock is set correctly. * A tape with safety tab has been ...
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Express Recording (XPR) Express recording lets you record up to four hours without using the timer program feature. The VCR will tirn off automatically at the end of the recording. minutes remaining for express recording. Operating Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn on the VCR. Insert a tape with safety tab in place. Select the channel you want to ...
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Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from an amplifier/receiver or some other audio source. To play back stereo audio, connect the VCR to a stereo TV or amplifier/receiver. Refer fo hookup on page 7. VCR Display Panel To record audio only 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect the audio equipment to the VCR. Turn it on and prepare it to play. In ...
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Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions ukfer t0 hookup 0” page 6.~ Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. cation: The u”a”tho”zed ri 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3,4, or TV ’ s video input. mcor&ng of Lelevlslon p ’ 0grarn~ and oth ...
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Specifications FLlIlIIat: Record/Playback system: Video Signal System: Antenna: Type: Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: -22-F to +14YF Storage Temperature Range: Operating Temperature Range: ‘ Check your cable company ’ s compatibility requirements +41°F to +104-F VHS Video: &Head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi Stereo record/play ...
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Location of Controls Front Panel i&mote Sensor Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor with no objects between them. REW (Rewind) Rewinds the tape. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. STOP/EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback rewind, fast-forward, or pause of VCR. F ...
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Location of Controls Display Panel Tape Channel Display Panel of VCR HlFl Indicator Lights during HiFi playback when the AUDIO PLAY (HIFI/MWLINEAR) feature is set to HlFl or MIX in the SET UP VCR menu. Cassette-in Indicator ( m ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Tape Speed Indicators (SP, LP, or SLP) Press SPEED on remote to change. STEREO Indicat ...
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‘ BVouble Checks Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized RCA VCR Servicenteer. Trouble Here ’ s what to try: __-._.-,_ ,,,..,.,. ,.,. _,_ .,,,.,, .,., ,., ,,~., ,,, ,,,,.,, A.,.. __ ..,. _. ,,._ _. ,,.,,, _. ,:,,-,,. ,..,,,.,. ,.,.,.; .,,,,.., ...
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Trouble Checks Trouble Here ’ s what to try: Rewind does not operate * Tape already rewound. 1, ,.. ,,,.,.., “.,__.. ,,-,-_., ,,,.,.,, ._,,,,, ,.,,,,.,,. ,.,,.,..,., ..-_. - ,....,. -., ,,,, - ,,_.,, .,,.,. ,,,,,, ,.,,, ,,_, ,,.,,, ,,,, ,,,, VCR PLUS display appears on TV instead of VCR MAIN MENU when you - After VCR PLUS has been used, the VCR ...
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Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: - Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: - Ninety days for labor charges. * one year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: - Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. * Pay any Aut ...
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For your nearest Authorized Sewicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A. 1-800-336-1900 Canadian Consumers - Your toll free numbers are: English: I-800-522-0338 French: l-800-522-0445 If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below: Tl~omson Consumer Electronics Attention: Canadian Operations P.O. Box 0944 Indiana ...
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