RCA VR529 Operation & User’s Manual

i _1 his symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. 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 important instructions accompanying the product. rWARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. ! Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product. Model No. VR529 Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

Guide .................................................................. 8 Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8 Language .......................................................................................... 8 Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ 9 VCR Channels List ....................................................................... 10 To Auto Channel Search ...................................................... 10 To Change the Signal Type ................................................... 12 To Add or Remove Channels ............................................. 12 Time and Date .............................................................................. 12 Auto Clock Set Feature ....................................................... 13 Set the Time Zone ................................................................ 13 Set Daylight-Saving Time ...................................................... 14 Set the Time and Date Manually ........................................ 14 VCR Plus+ Channels ................................................................... 15 What's Next--Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu ...................................................... 17 RemoteVCR I NCR2 Option .................................................... 18 Auto Play ........................................................................................ 18 Auto TV/VCR ................................................................................ 19 Front Panel (VCR Display) ......................................................... 19 VCR Basics ..................................................................... 21 Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 22 Component Buttons ............................................................ 22 VCR Function Buttons ......................................................... 22 TV Function Buttons ............................................................ 23 Playing a Tape ....................................................................................... 24 Automatic Rewind .............................................................................. 24 Tape Eject ............................................................................................. 25 Recording ............................................................................................. 25 Check the Safety Tab ................................................................... 25 Recording ............................................................... 27 Recording Features ............................................................................ 28 Express Recording ....................................................................... 28 Timer Recording .......................................................................... 29 Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ............................................ 30 Stopping a Timer Recording ...................................................... 32 Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................................... 33 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .................... 33

36 To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ............................. 38 Other Features .............................................................. 39 Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 40 Forward and Reverse Search .................................................... 40 Slow Motion .................................................................................. 40 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) ...................................... 40 Frame Advance ............................................................................. 4 I Index Search .................................................................................. 41 Zero Search .................................................................................. 42 Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature .................................................... 42 Tracking ................................................................................................. 43 Time Counter ...................................................................................... 43 On-Screen Displays ............................................................................ 44 Connections .................................................................. 45 Things to Know Before Connecting Components ..................... 45 Con necting Your VCR ........................................................................ 46 Jacks and Cables ........................................................................... 46 Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................... 47 Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................. 47 Don't Forget About the TV/VCR Feature .............................. 47 TV with RF Jack Only ................................................................. 48 TV with Audio/Video Jacks ........................................................ 49 TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only .......................................... 50 TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ................................... 5 I TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver ............... 52 Appendix A: Reference ................................................ 53 Front Panel ........................................................................................... 54 Display Panel ........................................................................................ 55 Back Panel ............................................................................................ 56 Troubleshooting Tips .......................................................................... 57 Specifications ....................................................................................... 60 Cleaning theVCR ................................................................................ 60 Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 61 Index .............................................................................. 62 2

to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. And, I think you'll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on-screen menus. FIRSTTHINGS FIRST V READ THE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS V The first three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR, and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR. V WHAT'S LEFT? The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information, contains a detailed connections section, and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty, and index. Y Y V READ ME! These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder. 3

WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: INSTALL BA'I-I'ERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment. 2. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown. If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back of the manual. VCR TV CABLE, ':ABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA AUO_ V_EO ANT O_T@-- @ V_HF OUTTO r_ _ 4

IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV. If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the signal. See the TV Owner's Manual. STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature individually. Go to the next step to understand how to move through and change items in the menu system. STEP 7: ACCESS THE MENUS The MENU and number buttons let you access, select and change menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you would do the following: VCR Viewing Channel When using the ANTENNA jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4. When using the audio/video jacks to TV's video input. 5

VCR MAIN MENU 1VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE D EXIT 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCESmenu. PREFERENCES I REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 Z AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 0 EXIT 3. Press 2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFE PREFERENCES I REMOTE CONTROL: VCRI Z AUTO PLAY: ON 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 0 EXIT See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information about the AUTO PLAY feature. STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus, go to the next section to set up your VCR. 6

procedure that takes you through specific features to set up your VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other features you may want to set up, such as: • Select a language • Set up for a Cable Box • Set upVCR Channel List (AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH) • SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock) • Set theTime and Date Manually • Set upVCR Plus+ Channels • Set the REMOTE VCR I/VCR2 feature • Set the AUTO PLAY feature • Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature • Set the FRONT PANEL brightness feature 2 V SETTING UPTHE VCR Y V V Y 7

GUI DE The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the guide appears. SELECT A LANGUAGE. SELECCIONE UN IDIOMA. CHOISISSEZ UNE LANGUE. I ENGLISH 2 ESPANOL 3 FRAN_AIS Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration. If the menu does not appear: • Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3CH.4 switch or TV's video line input. • Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA IN and OUT jacks. • Check your connections. If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to the next section. USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR. LA N G UAG E Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear in that language. On-Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features. 8

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT 2. Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu. LANGUAGE SELECT A LANGUAGE. lPENGLISN 2 ESPANOL 3 FRAN_AIS PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE 3. Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Fran_ais (French). CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer recordings. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU I VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS I AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 0 EXIT 9

three choices. CABLE BOX SETUP DO YOU USE YOUR CABLE BOX TO RECEIVE ALL CHANNELS OR ONLY SOME CHANNELS? I ALL CHANNELS 2 ONLY SOME CHANNELS 3 CANCEL SETUP , If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. CABLE BOX SETUP ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS FROM THE CABLE BOX? (USUALLY 3. 4. OR VIDEO) ENTER 01-13 OR INPUT PRESS MENU 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 VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete. VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active. To AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU I VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT r Cable Box Setup ALL CHANNELS: enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT. ONLY SOME CHANNELS: if you only use the cable box to tune premium channels. CANCEL SETUP: select to cancel. w

CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 0 EXIT 3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH WHAT TYPE OF SIGNAL ARE YOU USING? 1 CABLE TV 2 ANTENNA 3>DETECT AUTOMATICALLY 0 CANCEL 4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options. Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose DETECT AUTOMATICALLY, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH NOW SCANNING CHANNEL 14 PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels. Detect ,Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have. Auto Channel Search Use the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature to place all available channels in memory. If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again. 11

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and ANTENNA. To ADD or REMOVE Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don't want to watch them. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add. ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS CHANNEL 115 IS PRESENTLY ADDED PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS CHANNEL 115 IS PRESENTLY REMOVED PRESS INFO TO ADD PRESS MENU TO EXIT TIME AND DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically. The second way is entering the time and date manually into the menu system. Selecting Channels The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list. You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote. 12

In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel Search, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings, before the Auto Clock feature works. SET THE TIME ZONE 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT 2. Press 3 to display TIME menu. TIME I SET TIME AND DATE 2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON 3 SET TIME ZONE 4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS XDS TIME DATA WAS FOUND ON CHANNEL 20. 0 EXIT 3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen. 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 4. Select your time zone. If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system. Auto Clock Info With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is set to the channel carrying the broadcast signal. IF AUTO CI.OCK SET is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the XDS information (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not set within 10 minutes, set the time and date manually through the menu items. Check local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with XDS. 13

VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu. SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DOES YOUR AREA OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER? I YES. DST IS OBSERVED 2 NO 3_AUTOMATIC PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE 4. Select one of the options. • DST is the acronym for Daylight Savings Time. • If you choose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). SETTHE TIME AND DATE MANUALLY If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 SET TIME AND DATE 2 AUTO CLOCK SET: ON 3 SET TIME ZONE 4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS XDS TIME DATA WAS NOT FOUND. 0 EXIT Spring forward; Fall backward In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for timer recording falling within this time frame. In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.

SET TIME AND DATE TIME --:-- (HH:NM) bATE --/--/-- . PRESS MENU TO CANCEL Enterthe data usingthe number buttons.Press0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions. SET TIME AND DATE TIME 12:34 PM DATE 11/18/97 TUESDAY PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided on the following pages. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU I VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 0 EXIT Time/Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen. VCR Plus+ Channel List Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your' viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time. 15

Number** 33 34 Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV (USA List) 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television 99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner NetworkTelevision 44 USA-Network 62 Video Hits I 93 Viewer's Choice I 94 Viewer's Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR-NewYork See next page for Canadian List *Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing far broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned, 16

VCR+ CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 5 -- 4 -- 3 -> -> -> -- 2 -- 1 -- USE CH+/- TO SELECT PRESS 0-9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE , Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet. VCR+ CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 5 46 3 -> -> -> 23 2 -- 1 -- USE CH+/- TO SELECT PRESS 0-9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE Screen is for an example only. WHAT'S NEXT--ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN THE PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCESmenu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable TV (Canadian List) 67 Allarcom PayTelevisionl Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMediaJTheWeather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 NewsworldlCBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer's Choice I 93 Viewer's Choice 2 94 Viewer's Choice 3 95 Viewer's Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc. 17

PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 0 EXIT Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up. REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or DVD.VCR2 button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button. Press 1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2-LD, or DVD°VCR2 button to change. PREFERENCES (PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE) 2 AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 0 EXIT PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR2 2 AUTO PLAY: OFF 3 AUTO TV/VCR: OFF 4 FRONT PANEL: AUTO 0 EXIT The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2°LD, or DVD°VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1 on the compatible remote, and then press VCR on the VCR's remote. AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF. Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR. 18

a tape with its safety tab removed to 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 automatically. AUTO TV/VC R This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF. Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted. This only applies if you connect the ANTENNA IN and OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or4 of your T_. Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR. FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 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 level. Auto TV/VCR Pressing TV*VCR on the remote will still switch between the VCR and TV mode. VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display panel lights. TV mode: VCR indicator turns off. 19

YOU STARTED TheseVCR 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. 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, just keep reading. 3 V ¥ VCR BASICS V V ¥ V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show. 21

more than just your VCR, and if you have compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE components, you may be able to control them without even having to program the remote. COMPONENT BuTroNs POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off. SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the compatible satellite receiver. Also used with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box. "IV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the POWER button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV. VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets the remote to control the VCR. VCR FUNCTION BuTroNs CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR°schannel memory. CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording. F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause. FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause. GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen. INPU¥ Selects between the line input and the VCR's tuner. Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR. POWER O SAT VCR CABLE TV ©©© PAUSE PLAY RECORD o O C)_O F.ADV STOP SEARCH CHAN 'C)'O °0 O- _0 80 °00" MUTE VOL °0 © O- INPUT TV-VCR INFO MENU CLEAR ©oooo GO BACK SPEED © © SLOW TRACKING -0 0 ÷ *0 O- 22

select a menu item or exit a menu. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording. PLAY Plays a tape. POWER Turns the VCR on and off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause. SEARCH Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 60 seconds of recorded material during playback. SLOW + and - Used for slow-motion playback. Press + to increase the speed or - to decrease the speed. SPEED Selects a recording speed (SPor SLP). STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback, rewind, or fast forward. TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback. TV-VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR, or cable/antenna system. TV FUNCTION BUI_ONS CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV's channel memory. CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen. GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels. INFO Shows the TV'sstatus displays on the TV screen. I TV Buttons 1 The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of RCA, ProScan and GE T_/s. 23

up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. POWER Turns the TV on and off. VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV. PLAYI NG A TAPE 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). 2. Insert a tape in the 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 to position the tape. • Press PLAY (if necessary) on the remote (PLAY-PAUSE on VCR) to begin tape play. • Press PAUSE (PLAY.PAUSE on VCR) for stop action. • Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture, if necessary. • Press STOP on the remote (STOP•EJECT on VCR) to stop playback. AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. Pause If you pause, the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear. Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR. Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the VCR's power is turned on. 24

it is stopped to eject the tape. RECORDING If you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. . Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote (see margin note for information about tape speed settings). 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3. Press STOP on the remote (STOP,EJECT on the VCR) to stop recording. If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like during a commercial), press the PAUSE button on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on VCR) instead of STOR CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use, you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed. \ Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape. Tape Speeds SP (Standard Play) Gives the best quality recording, but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape. Special effects such as pause, :;low motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed. LP (Long Play) Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LR You cannot record in the LP speed. SLP (Super Long Play) Gives tilree times the recording time of tapes recorded in SR Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed. Cassette T-120 T-160 Recording Time SP SLP 2Hr 6Hr 2Hr 8Hr 40Min 25

SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate yourVCR, I'll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained inVCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording • Timer Recording withVCR Plus+ • Copying and EditingTapes V V ¥ RECORDING V ""7 V V 27

ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program. (See VCR Basics section.) • Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time. • Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides. EXPRESS RECORDING (XPR) Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching. 1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote. 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration. REC CH 36 RECORD LENGTH 0:00 PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH I REC RECORD I CH 36 LENGTH 1:30 I PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the recording time (up to 4 hours). The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate, and then automatically turns off. Express Recording Express recording is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game, or the last part of a movie when you have to leave. To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP on the remote (STOP•EJECT on the VCR) for a few seconds. 28

recording programs. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT 2. Press2 to displaythe TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS I CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. 3 USE VCR PLUS+ CODE _Z: 0 EXIT 3. Select Ito CREATE A NEW PROGRAM. HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD? I ONE TIME 2 DAILY (EVERY DAY) 3 WEEKDAYS (M-F) 4 WEEKLY (ONCE PER WEEK) 0 CANCEL 4. Select how often you want the program to record. PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME) CHANNEL -- START TIME --:-- END TIME --:-- START DATE --/--I-- TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS MENU TO CANCEL 5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons. The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time. The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed. Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. The output of your cable box appears in the "CFtANNEL" item of the timer recording menu if you've set up for a cable box. PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap. The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR. For cable box, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin. 29

to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME) CHANNEL 03 CABLE START TIME 08:00 PM END TIME 09:30 PM START DATE 10124/97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP I=SP 2=SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED REMEMBER TO INSERT A RECORDABLE TAPE AND TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE THE PROGRAM START TIME. PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE TIMER RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+ You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a cable box or if you get your TV signal off-air. Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now. 1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu. 3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list. Using VCR Plus+ 1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLUS+ 2 TIMER RECORDINGS 3 TIME 4 CHANNELS 5 PREFERENCES 6 LANGUAGE 0 EXIT VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE 4 VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST Vi'R+ CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 5 46 4 -- 3 -> -> -> 23 2 -- 1 -- USE CH+I- TO SELECT PRESS 0-9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE . Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu. VCR PLUS+ ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER (FROM TV LISTING) PRESS MENU TO CANCEL VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks or Gemstar Development Corporation. 30

local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER (FROM TV LISTING) 12876 PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU WHEN DONE 4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. . . HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD? I ONE TIME 2 DAILY (EVERY DAY) 3 WEEKDAYS (M-F) 4 WEEKLY (ONCE PER WEEK) 0 CANCEL Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded. PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME) CHANNEL 03 CABLE START TIME 08:00 PM END TIME 09:30 PM START DATE 10/24/97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO ADJUST PRESS MENU TO SAVE Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote (if necessary). Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time. 7. Press MENU to save the program. PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED REMEMBER TO INSERT A RECORDABLE TAPE AND TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE THE PROGRAM START TIME. PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE VCR Plus+ Recording Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program. The output channel of your cable box appears in the "CHANNEL" item of the timer recording menu if you've set up for a cable box. UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number. PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs.where the times overlap. The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR. Turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin. 31

recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP,EJECT button on the VCR) for a few seconds. REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS I CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. 3 USE VCR PLUS+ CODE . 0 EXIT Press2 todisplaythe REVIEW EXISTING PROGS. screen. PROGRAM 1 (ONE TIME) CHANNEL 104 CABLE START TIME 12:00 AM END TIME 01:30 AM START DATE 10/24/97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO ERASE PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG 3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program. 32

VCR and the other as the recording VCR. 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. . . . . . . , Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune recording VCRto channel 3 or 4--the one selected on the back of the playback VCR. If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, press INPUT on the recording VCR's remote to select the line input. "L" appears in the display. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR. Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the recording VCR. Press PLAY-PAUSE on the playback VCRto begin playback. When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press PLAY.PAUSE again. You may need to adjust the tracking. Press the RECORD button, then press PLAYoPAUSE, on the recording VCR. Press the PLAY•PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape. To edit segments that you do not want to copy: Press PAUSE on recording VCRto pause copying. Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using FWD, REV,and PLAY•PAUSE, and then press PLAYoPAUSE. • Press PLAY,PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying. 9. Press STOPoEJECT on both VCRs when you are finished. Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others. Two V('R Connection ,_CABLE BOX PLAYBACk: VCR _ iwF_OM e AUDIO VIDEO A_'. VHMJHf c_m'rv IN i 3_4 ' L RECORDING VCR t _--OR--+ 10 "iV TO"IV 33

to control a television and cable box. It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan TV or satellite receiver. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. V V V ¥ PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE ¥ V 35

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs and cable boxes. It is already programmed to operate most RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions and satellite receivers. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ATV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the remote needs to be programmed. Follow these steps to program the remote to control your particular TV: 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on the next page. 3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote. 4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list. 5. Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV responds to the remote commands, the remote is programmed. 6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next code in the list. OPERATE THE TV After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV. 1. Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button. If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then press the POWER button. 2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See "TV Function Buttons" in the VCR Basic Section for details. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Note the difference between the TV and VCR on-screen displays to see which one the remote is operating. 36

GE ............................00,01,06, I I 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 ........................... 06,12 Loewe ........................................04 Luxman ....................................06 LXI .................................04,05,07 Magnavox .................... 04,06,12 Marantz ............................. 04,06 MGA ....................................06,12 Mitsubishi ......................... 06,12 MTC ...........................................06 NAD ...........................................07 NEC ............................................06 Panasonic .................... 04,08, I I Philco ............................ 04,06,12 Philips ..................... 03,04,06,12 Pioneer .....................................06 Portland ............................. 06,12 ProScan ....................................0 I Proton .......................................06 Quasar ...................................... II Radio Shack ............... 01,05,13 RCA ............................... 01,06,12 Realistic ....................................05 Sampo .......................................06 Samsung ...................... 06,09,12 Sanyo .................................. 05,08 Sears ......................01,05,06,07, 08,10,12 Sharp .................................. 06,13 Sony ............................................03 Soundesign ..............................06 Sylvania ........................ 04,06,12 Technics ....................................I I Techwood ................................06 Teknika ......................................06 TMK ...........................................06 Toshiba ................... 05,07,08,09 Universal ..................................00 Victor .........................................I 0 Wards ........ 00,01,04,06,12,13 Yamaha ..................................... 12 Zenith ........................................02 37

satellite receiver. If you ever need to reprogram it to operate the satellite receiver, use code "00". If you have a cable box with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's remote to operate it. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. 1. Turn on the cable box. , Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list on the right. 3. Press and hold the SAT CABLE button on the remote. . 5. Enter the two-digit code from the code list. Release the SAT CABLE button and press POWER or CHAN up or down to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands. 6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the cable box responds to the remote commands. OPERATE THE CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER After you have setup your remote, see which buttons will operate your cable box or satellite receiver. 1. Point the remote at the box or receiver, and press SAT CABLE. If it does not turn on, press SAT CABLE and then POWER. 2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or satellite receiver. Try pressing buttons, such as CHAN up or down. Cable Box Codes ABC .................................. 22,46,53,54 Anvision ..................................... 07,08 Cablestar ................................... 07,08 Diamond ......................................... 56 Eagle ........................................... 07,08 Eastern International .................... 02 General Instrument ............... 04,05, ........................... 15,23,24,25,30,36,46 Hamlin ............................. 12,13,34,48 Hitachi ................................... 37,43,46 Jerrold .............................. 04,05,15,23, ............................ 24,25,30,36,45,46,47 Macom ........................................ 37,43 Magnavox ........................ 07,08,19,2 I, ........................... 26,28,29,32,33,40,4 I NSC ................................................. 09 Oak ........................................ 01,16,38 Oak Sigma ...................................... 16 Panasonic .............................. 03,27,39 Philips .................... 07,08,19,21,26,28, ..................................... 29,32,33,40,4 I Pioneer ................................. 18,20,44 Randtek ..................................... 07,08 RCA ....................................... 00,27,60 Regal .......................................... 12,13 Regency ..................................... 02,33 Samsung ......................................... 44 Scientific Atlanta ................. 03,22,35 Signature ........................................ 46 Sprucer ........................................... 27 Starcom .......................................... 46 Stargate 2000 ........................ :........ 58 Sylvania ...................................... I 1,59 Teknika ............................................. 06 Texscan ................................. 10,11,59 Tocom .......................... 17,21,49,50,55 Unika ..................................... 31,32,4 I Viewstar ..................... 07,08,19,21,26, ................................ 28,29,32,33,40,4 I Warner Amex ................................ 44 , Zenith ................................... 14,42,57

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playback is using the FWD or REV buttons. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at the SPor SLP speed. 1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. 2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY on the remote (PLAY°PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow motion. Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLPspeed. 1. During play or play-pause, press SLOW+ or- on the remote to begin slow-motion playback. During play-pause, press FWD or REV to begin slow-motion playback. 2. Press SLOW + to increase or SLOW- to decrease the speed of the search. . . Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture. Press PLAY on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a few minutes. COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH BU'R'ON) This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. • Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds of recorded material. • Press SEARCH to cancel commercial scan and return to normal playback. I Insert Tape: 1 Don't forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features. 4O

after another during playback. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SPor SLPspeed. 1. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on the VCR) to "freeze" the action. 2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene. 3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAYoPAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal 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 you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape. To Search: 1. Press STOR 2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen. 3. If you want to search a certain number of index marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry. 4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback. 5. Press STOP to stop index searching. Some index marks may be missed by the VCR: • A mark too close to your location on the tape. • The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less. • The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape. INDEX SEARCH PRESS REV OR FWD TO BEGIN SCANNING OR ENTER A SPECIFIC INDEX NUMBER PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT INDEX SEARCH SEARCHING FOR INDEX NUMBER 12... PRESS STOP TO CANCEL INDEX SEARCH SEARCHING FOR INDEX MARKS... PRESS STOP TO CANCEL 41

enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times. 1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to. 2. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00. 3. Continue playing the tape. 4. Press STOR 5. Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH menu appears on the TV screen. 6. Press REV to return to 0:00:00 on the tape. 7. Press STOP to stop zero searching. ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER 2:17:25 PRESS REV TO GO TO O:O0:O0 PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT ZERO SEARCH SEARCHING FOR 0:00:00... PRESS STOP TO CANCEL Is PRO-TECT PLUS" LOCKI NG FEATU RE To disable the usage of the VCR0or to protect your timer recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won't work. • To Lock: Press and hold POWER or VCR on the remote for approximately 6 seconds. SAFE appears in the display to let you know the feature is activated. • To Unlock: Press and hold POWER or VCR on the remote for approximately six seconds. Locking Your VCR: If a timer recording is programmed, make sure your VCR is turned off. Locking your VCR prevents the VCR from being accidentally turned on. 42

tracking which removes the streaks or snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture. When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during recording--only playback. TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording, you would: 1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter. 2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00. 3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. . . Press STOR This is the approximate end of the program. (You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin recording at this spot. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode. 0:30:00 Hours I Minutes Seconds 43

shows the status of the VCR (STOP,PLAY, RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set before they can be displayed. 1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. 2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen. 3. Press INFO again to return to the normal display. Turning off the VCR also resets the displays. 2 STOP CH 05 0:30:00 11118197 TUE 01:30PM SLP On-screen d_p_y _imes ou_ 0:30:00 3 Time counter only (does not time out) Normal display 44

outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. ¥ V Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit. Protect Your Components from Overheating • Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Do not stack components. • Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. • Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components. 17 ¥ V V V CONNECTIONS 45

your VCR. JACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and must be used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV. These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections. The RFjacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input. RFJack Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks. These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The VCR audio/video jacks are color coded (yellow for video and white for audio). If your TV has two inputs for audio (stereo), connect the one labeled mono. If one is not labeled mono, you may need a Y-adapter. O Audio/Video Jack 46

ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box, and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture. Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works. • TVwith RFjack only • TVwith audio/video jacks • TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only • TV with RFjack and satellite receiver • TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver If you need to connect additional components not shown in the diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component. ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO/VI DEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly recommend using them to get even better picture and sound quality when recording and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV's antenna signal. DON'T FORGET ABOUT TH E TV/VCR FEATURE The TVNCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV. You can change the setting manually by using the TV•VCR button on the remote or you can set the AUTO TVNCR feature to ON when using only RFANTENNA connections and OFF when using the AUDIONIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on. 47

This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for cable box To connect: 1. Connect cables asshown. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR. AUTO TV/VCR Setting: • Set the AUTO TVNCR feature to ON. To play a tape: 1. Insert atape. 2. If necessary, press PLAY. To record one program and watch another: 1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features. 2. Press the TVeVCR button and select a different channel on the TV. 48 VCR TV CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO o_r@- @ ...... ,,, @-@ _ _BLE/ _NTENNA

an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audio/video jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except when using a cable box for all channels). To use this connection, you must have: • (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for cable box • (2) audio/video cables To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TVoVCR button is not required. AUTO TV/VCR Setting: • Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. 2. If necessary, press PLAY. To record one program and watch another: 1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording features. 2. Select a different channel on the TV. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA VCR r ,o o INPUT 2 I @ ° ,_UDIO OUTPUT IN FROM VHF/UHF 49

• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel. To use this connection, you must have: • (3) coaxial cables • (2) audio/video cables • (1) splitter To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps. Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is not required. AUTO TV/VCR Setting: • Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. 2. If necessary, press PLAY. To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled: 1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording features. 2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV. AII scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR. For Cable Box Setup, select ALL CHANNELS. See page 9. CABLE CABLE BOX VCR 50

SATELLITE RECEIVER This connection assumes: • You have a basic satellite system. • Your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Recording from a satellite receiver. • Recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another. To use this connection, you must have: • (4) coaxial cables, (3) audio/video cables, and (1) Y-adapter To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the steps. USING THIS CONNECTION Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected with the 3 CH.4 switch on the back of the VCR. To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/ CH4 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver. To watch and/or record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input ("L" appears in display). AUTO TV/VCR Setting: • Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to ON. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape. 2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY. To record one off-air or cable program and watch another 1. Turn off the satellite receiver and begin recording a program using a recording feature. 2. Press TV•VCR and select a different channel on the TV. To record a satellite receiver program 1. Turn on the satellite receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature. Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others. h CABLE BOX SATELLITE SIGNAL "lV 51

• You have an advanced satellite system. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound from satellite receiverand mono playback from VCR. • Recording from receiver while watching cable or off-air channel. • Recording one cable or off-air channel while watching another. To use this connection, you must have: • (4) coaxial cables, (5) audio/video cables, (1) Y-adapter, and (1) splitter (1) S-VHS cable (optional connection) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown. 2. Return to the First Things First, then follow the steps. USING THIS CONNECTION • Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR or satellite receiver. • To record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line input ("L" appears in display). AUTO TV/VCR Setting: • Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFE Use of TV•VCR button is not required. To play a tape: 1. Insert a tape 2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY. To record one off-air or cable program and watch another 1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature. 2. Select a different channel on the TV. To record a satellite receiver program and watch a cable or off- air channel 1. Turn on the satellite receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and begin recording a program using a recording feature. 2. Select a different channel on the TV. CABLE,CABLE 8OX OR_ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER VCR 52

This section gives you some additional information about theVCR, including a description of the unit's controls and display. You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those simple problems. Finally, this section contains your warranty information. 53

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing. FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause. PLAY-PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes. POWER Turns the VCR on or off. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording. Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this sensor. REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause. STOP-EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped. TV-VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV. 54

on. Flashes during a timer or express recording. Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L), Status Displays Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM. Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR istuned to a channel. The line indicator (L) appears when the line input is selected. Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing. • FF Fast forward • PLAY Playback • PLAY Flashes during play-pause and search features • REC Record • REW Rewind • SAFE Pro-Tect Plusturned on • STOP A tape is stopped TIMER Lights when VCR isturned off and set for timer recording. Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR. VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4). Pressthe TV.VCR button to turn on or off. • VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR. • VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel. 55

,.1 3c.4 v UlZZ] 3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. AUDIO and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select. AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like a IV or VCR, when it is connected to these jacks. IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached. OUT TO TV Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied. 56

into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries. • Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries. Remote no longer controls an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV • Press TV to set remote to control a compatible TV. • Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV. Remote no longer controls a compatible TV, cable box, or satellite receiver • PressTV or SATCABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed. • Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote. • Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessan]) reprogram the remote. Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing • Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off. • Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel. • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. Snowy or no picture during playback • Press "I'V•VCR to turn VCR indicator on. • Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on back of VCR. 57

is correct for the channel you have selected. • Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor. • Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input. • Try another tape. • Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback. Streaks in picture during normal playback • Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture. • Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out. Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes • The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again. • A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00. Will not record or play • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback. • Check the ProTect PlusTM feature. Will not record • Check to make sure the safety tab is intact. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote. Rewind does not operate • Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound. VCR Plus+ or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded • Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered. • Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin. • Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times). • Power interruption. Reset the clock. • Check to see if time and date are correct -- including AM/PM. • Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not rewound beforehand. • Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start. 58

was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact. • VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording. • Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly, Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight- savings settings, • Make sure VCR or cable box istuned to channel carrying XDS information. Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time • Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly. VCR makes noise when stopped • VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode. Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. • Check to make sure the SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly. • If DETECT AUTOMATICALLY was selected for the SIGNAL TYPE in the AUTO CHANNEL SI=ARCHmenu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead. • May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information. Tape plays back in slow motion • PressPLAYto return to normal playback. Cannot select channels over 69 • Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNALTYPE:CABLE/ANTENNAfeature is set to CABLE. Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically • Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature isset to ON. TIMER indicator flashes • Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCRwhen a timer recording isset. Time counter disappears during searching • This is normal. On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish • Check LANGUAGE feature. 59

(125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC, 60 Hz 18 watts 3.7 inches high (93 mm) 15 inches wide (380 mm) 11.9 inches deep (300 mm) 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg) - 22°F to +149°F (-30°C to +65°C) +41°F to +104°F (+5°C to +4000 *Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. CLEANING THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet. Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner and polisher. I Specifications are subject to change. I 6O

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 or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR. • Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR. How you get service: • Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date. • Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed. What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Cleaning of video/audio heads. • Remote control batteries. • A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA. • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. How state law relates to this warranty: • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your VCR outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information. 61

48, 51, 56 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 12 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12 Audio/video jacks 47, 49, 50, 52, 56 Auto channel search 10 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 11 Auto clock set feature 13 AUTO CLOCK SET screen 13 Auto play feature 18, 24 AUTO TVNCR feature 19, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52 Automatic rewind 24 Automatic tracking 24 B Back panel 56 Basic recording 25 Basics, learn the 21 Batteries installing in the remote 4 C Cable box codes 38 Cable box setup 9 CABLE BOX SETUPmenu 10 Cables 46 Cables, positioning 45 Cables, types of 46 CHAN buttons 22, 36, 38 CHANNEL buttons 54 Channel number display 55 Channel, viewing 5 Channels, add or remove 12 Channels list, VCR 10 CHANNELS menu 9, 11, 12, 15, 30 Choosing a VCR connection 47 62 Cleaning the VCR 60 CLEAR button 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 43 Clearing programs 32 Commercial scan feature 40 Component buttons 22, 23 Connections 45 audio/video cable 47 choosing 47 TV with audio/video jacks 49 TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to un scramble pay channels only 50 TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver 52 TV with RFjack and satellite receiver 51 TV with RFjack only 48 two VCRs 33 Contents 1 Controls back panel 56 front panel 54 Copying and editing tapes 33 D Date and time setting 12 Displays on-screen 44 E Eject, tape 25 Express recording 28 F EADV button 22, 23, 41 FF button 23 First setup 3 First things first 3 Frame advance 41 Front panel controls 54 FWD button 22, 24, 33, 40, 41, 43, 54

22 Important information 2 IN FROM ANT. jack 56 Index search feature 41 INDEX SEARCH menu 41 INFO button 22, 23, 43, 44 INPUT button 22, 23, 29, 33 I Jacks, types of 46 / L (line input indicator) 55 Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 9 Limited warranty 61 Line input indicator (L) 55 Locking feature 42 M MENU button 9, 10, 12, 15, 17, 23, 30, 31, 32 Menus, accessing 5 MUTE button 23 N Number buttons 23 O On-screen displays 44 OUT TO TV jack 56 Overheating 45 P PAUSE button 23, 24, 25, 33, 41, 43 Picture search options 40 PLAY button 23, 24, 40, 41, 48, 49, 51, 52 PLAYePAUSE button 24, 25, 33, 40, 41, 54 Playing a Tape 24 POWER button 22, 23, 24, 36, 38, 42, 54 Power indicator 55 Power surges 45 PREFERENCESmenu 17, 18 Pro-Tect PlusTM locking feature 42 Problem solving 57 Programming the remote 35 to operate a cable box 38 to operate a satellite receiver 38 to operate TVs 36 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29, 31 Q QuickSet guide 8 R RECORD button 23, 25, 28, 33, 54 Recording basiccopying and editing tapes 33 express 28 speeds 25 timer 29 Recording, basic 25 Remote buttons 22 installing batteries 4 sensor 54 REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 option 18 Remove or add channels 12 REV button 23, 24, 33, 40, 41, 42, 54 Review programs screen 32 Reviewing programs 32 Rewind, automatic 24 63

38 Satellite receiver codes 38 Search commercial scan 40 forward 40 frame advance 41 index 41 reverse 40 slow motion 40 zero 42 SEARCH button 23, 40, 41, 42 Sensor, remote 54 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 14 Set time and date manually 14 SET TIME ZONE screen 13 Set up cable box 9 first 3 language 8 VCR 7 Signal type selecting 12 Signal type, changing 12 SLOW button 23, 40 Slow motion playback 40 Solving problems 57 Specifications 60 Speed LP 25 SLP 25 SPEED button 23, 25, 28, 31 Speeds, recording 25 Status indicators FF (fast forward) 55 PLAY 55 REC(record) 55 REW (reverse) 55 SAFE 55 STOP 55 STOP button 23, 24, 25, 28, 32, 41, 42, 43 STOP-EJECT button 24, 25, 28, 32, 33, 54 Stopping a timer recording 32 T Tab, safety 25 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 25 Tape, playing a 24 Tape speeds 25 Time and date setting 12 Time counter 43 Time display 55 Time setting set daylight saving 14 set time zone 13 TIMER indicator 29, 31, 55 Timer recording 29 stopping 32 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 29, 32 Tips, troubleshooting 57 TRACKING buttons 23, 40, 43, 54 Tracking feature 43 Troubleshooting tips 57 TV button 36 TV codes 37 TV, programming the remote to control 36 TV-VCR button 19, 23, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54 V VCR cleaning 60 VCR channels list 10 VCR function Buttons 22-24 VCR indicator 55 VCRMAIN MENU 9, 10, 12, 15, 17, 29, 30, 32 VCR Plus+ channel list 30 PlusCode number 31

VCRPlus+menu 30 VCR,settingup 7 Viewingchannel 5 VOL buttons 24 W Warranty, limited 61 Z ZERO search feature 42 ZERO SEARCH menu 42 65

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