RCA VR704HF manual

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T able of C ontents 1 First Things First .............................................................. 3 Initial Setup ......................................................................... 5 Setting Up the VCR ......................................................... 7 Using the Menus to Set Up Features ................................. 8 Lang[...]

T able of C ontents 2 Program The Remote ................................................... 41 About Programming the Remote .................................... 42 T esting the Remote ..................................................... 42 Programming the Remote to Control a TV , Satellite Receiver , or Cable Box ................................ [...]

First Things First 3 Welcome T o Y our New VCR... T o help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we ’ ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. T o help you along, there ’ s even an initial setup feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several setup steps at onc[...]

First Things First 4 Step 1: Wha t ’ s in the Box? The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: Inst all Ba tteries In the Remote Contro l 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 the b[...]

First Things First 5 STEP 5: Tune THE TV T une the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV ’ s video line input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANT . IN and RF OUT jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV . • If the [...]

First Things First 6 If the menu does not appear: • Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH. 3/4 switch or the TV ’ s video input channel (see “ How to Find Y our TV ’ s Video Input Channel ” in the References section of this manual for more information). • Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR ’ s front display[...]

7 Setting Up the VCR Setup fea tures Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section. • Language Selection • Setup for a Satellite Receiver Antenna • Cable Box Set Up • VCR Channel List [...]

8 Setting Up the VCR Using the Menus to Set Up Fea tures Y ou set up features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up before you begin using your VCR. Langu age Selecting your preferred language deter[...]

9 Setting Up the VCR Setup for a Digit al Sa tellite Receiver With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite re[...]

10 Setting Up the VCR SAT SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the SAT receiver on channel 03. Press MENU to continue 5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List. SAT SETUP Enter the code for your SAT receiver from the list in your User's Manual -- Press MENU to cancel 6[...]

11 Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup All channels: enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT for Video Input. Only SOME channels: if you only use the cable box to tune premium channels. Cancel setup: select to cancel. Video Input Channel Y ou can select the Video Input “ channel ” by hitting the INPUT button on your[...]

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13 Setting Up the VCR 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 Sear ch Use the Auto Channel Sear ch feature to place all available channels in memory . If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to[...]

14 Setting Up the VCR Selecting Channels The CHANNEL + and - buttons access those channels which are active in your VCR channel list. Y ou can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote. Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if the cable signal goes out; you can switch to Antenna for alternate [...]

15 Setting Up the VCR 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 Clock Set is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying Allset time data (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not[...]

16 Setting Up the VCR Spring forward; Fall back In the Spring, Daylight-Savings begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour), r emember to include the extra hour for timer recor dings falling within this time frame. In the Autumn, Daylight-Savings ends on the last Sunday in Oc[...]

17 Setting Up the VCR Time/Date Display Pressing INFO displays the time and date on the screen temporarily . VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 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 Time Dat[...]

18 Setting Up the VCR VCR P lus+ ® GOLD Programming S ystem The VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system makes VCR set up automatic by setting and updating the clock and channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide set up, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after , the VCR clock will set itself and overnight, your VCR Plus+ prog[...]

19 Setting Up the VCR See next page for Canadian List T wo-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (U.S. 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 T elevision 34 ESPN Sports Net[...]

20 Setting Up the VCR Channel Number Y ou Receive the Station On* * Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. ** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number** HBO 33 ESPN 34 VCR P lus+ System Worksheet T wo-Digit [...]

21 Setting Up the VCR Additional Set Up Fea tures in the PREFERENCES Menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. P[...]

22 Setting Up the VCR PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit The VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. T o change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 bu[...]

23 Setting Up the VCR EnergySa ver By default, this VCR automatically turns of f after two hours of inactivity . Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable the feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns of f after one, two, or three hours of inactivity . Thirty seconds before sh[...]

24 Setting Up the VCR Set A uto Repea t A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR ’ s memory counter to determine the duration of the loop. The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified: AUTO REPEAT Set the length of tim[...]

25 VCR Ba sics Learn the B a sics To Get Y ou St arted These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a ta[...]

26 VCR Ba sics Remote Buttons Y our backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other . If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds, the light turns of f to conserve battery power[...]

27 VCR Ba sics VCR Function Buttons ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. T urns VCR indicator in VCR display panel on or of f. Arrow Buttons ( ) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features. CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in [...]

28 VCR Ba sics REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed. SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADV ANCE screen for prerecor ded movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TV screen. Starts COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE skipping during playba[...]

29 VCR Ba sics Pla ying a T ape 1. T une the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV ’ s video input--see “ How to Find Y our TV ’ s Video Input Channel ” in the References section of this manual for more information about the video line input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. POWER TAPE SPEED INPUT TV • VCR VIDEO INPUT LEFTMONO RIGHT VI[...]

30 VCR Ba sics Reco rding If you want to record something that you ’ re watching, you can use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the “ Recording ” section starting on the next page. 1. Set the tape speed by pressing T APE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote). 2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording. 3. Press STOP[...]

31 Recording Several Recording Options Now that you ’ ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, it ’ s time to look at the different recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features include: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • T imer Recor ding • T imer Recor ding with th[...]

32 Recording Reco rding Fea tures There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program (See VCR Basics section). • Express Recor ding (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched, and automatically stops recording after a designated period of time. • Timer Recording all[...]

33 Recording Timer Recording Y ou can set up as many as eight timer 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 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing [...]

34 Recording 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (One Time) Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM Start Date 11/16/00 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before th[...]

35 Recording 3. Enter the PlusCode ® programming number shown in your local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done (Screen shown is just an example). 4. Press MENU after entering the number . How often should this program record? 1 One time 2 Daily (every da[...]

36 Recording Stopping a Timer Rec ording T o stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears. Reviewing and Clearing Programs T o review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORD[...]

37 Recording 4. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred T ape Speed setting. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen. 5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. 6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record. See Other Features s ection. AUDIO 1 Reception:[...]

38 Recording Using Two VCRs for Co pying and Editing T apes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR . 1. T urn on the TV and VCRs. 2. T une the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV ’ s video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT . and OUT TO TV jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or [...]

39 Recording Using Du al Remote with A utoEdit Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2 on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR , which should respond to VCR1. 1. Follow step 1 – 4 in the “ Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes. ” 2. Press VCR1[...]

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41 Program the Remote Contro lling y our other components... The remote ’ s TV and SA T • CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions and satellite receivers. The AUX button can [...]

42 Program the Remote About Programming the Remote The universal remote ’ s TV and SA T • CABLE buttons can be programmed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Y our remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions as well as digital satellite receivers. The [...]

43 Program the Remote T o cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing PLA Y 20 times, the remote cannot control that particular component. If the component you want to control does turn of f: 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Re[...]

44 Program the Remote Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the r emote to contr ol an auxiliary component. ON OFF C H + C H - PLA Y REVERSE FORW ARD AUX Programming the Remote to Control A uxiliary Components Y our remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, CD player , tape player , or phonograph. It is a[...]

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47 OTHER FEA TURES Fea tures to Enhance VCR Opera tion • COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE • MOVIE ADV ANCE • Picture Search Options • T racking • Pro-T ect Plus ™ Locking • T ime Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback ➣ ➣ Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 ➣ Recording 3 VCR Ba sics 4 ➣ OTHER FEA TURES [...]

48 OTHER FEA TURES COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE ® COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE is patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and e[...]

49 OTHER FEA TURES PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 3. Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: MANUAL 3 Display: Blue 0 Exit Now you can select one of the C[...]

50 OTHER FEA TURES COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE Pla yback Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not[...]

51 OTHER FEA TURES MOVIE ADV ANCE works only on cassettes recor ded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed. MOVIE ADV ANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. MOVIE ADV ANCE ® MOVIE ADV ANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to th[...]

52 OTHER FEA TURES Preview Sear ch Note Any time during the preview sear ch mode, pressing SEARCH will r everse the search dir ection. MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for the start of the movie... Rewinding tape Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed: MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready. Press PLAY to start. Press STOP[...]

53 OTHER FEA TURES Picture Search Opti ons The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. Forw ard and Reverse Search Y ou can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off during picture search. Search works well fo[...]

54 OTHER FEA TURES INDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12... Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks... Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number _ _ Press SEARCH to exit GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press REV or FWD to go to -:--:00 Press SEARCH to [...]

55 OTHER FEA TURES Locking Y our VCR If a timer recor ding is pr ogrammed, make sure your VCR is turned of f. Locking your VCR prevents the VCR from being accidentally turned on. Tracking Y our VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like streaks or “ snow ” from the picture. Automatic tracking is automatically activated when you [...]

56 OTHER FEA TURES 3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to for ward the tape until the time counter reads 0:30:00. 4. Press STOP . This is the approximate end of the program. (Y ou may want to press PLA Y to verify .) Now , you can begin recording at this spot. 5. Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode. [...]

57 OTHER FEA TURES Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program (SAP) which of fers a second language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP . • Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. The STE[...]

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59 Connecti ons Things to Know Before Connecting C omponents Protect Y our C omponents from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables C orrectl y to A void Audio Hu m or Interference • In[...]

60 Connecti ons Connecting Y our VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR. Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Co axial Cables (F-type) The RF jacks 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 RF jac[...]

61 Connecti ons Choosing a VCR Connecti on There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable channels are scrambled, and so on. Five different connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you wit[...]

62 Connecti ons VCR TV ANT . IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 CABLE/ ANTENNA CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA TV With RF Jack Onl y This connection a ssumes: • Y ou are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Y our television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR. • Record one chan[...]

63 Connecti ons TV VCR ANT . IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 CABLE/ ANTENNA CABLE, CABLE BO X, OR ANTENNA INPUT 1 VIDEO R L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT R L INPUT 2 VIDEO R L/MONO TV With Audio/Video Jacks This connection a ssu mes: • Y ou are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Y our television has audio/video jacks. Thi[...]

64 Connecti ons VCR 2-W A Y SPLITTER CABLE CABLE BOX ANT . IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 TV CABLE/ ANTENNA INPUT 1 VIDEO R L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT R L INPUT 2 VIDEO R L/MONO IN OUT TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box t o Unscramble P a y Channels Onl y This connection a ssu mes: • Y ou are using a cable box only to unscramble p[...]

65 Connecti ons TV With RF Jack and Digit al Sa tellite Receiver This connection a ssu mes: • Y ou have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from a digital satellite receiver , and r ecording one off-air or cable channel while [...]

66 Connecti ons TV With Audio/Video Jacks and DIGIT AL Sa tellite Receiver This connection a ssumes: • Y ou have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while watching cable or of f-air channel, and recording one cable or [...]

67 Appendix: reference This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit ’ s controls and displays. Y ou will also find the section, T roubleshooting T ips , and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE in this Appendix. These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems[...]

68 Appendix: reference Front P anel Diagram AUDIO (LEFT MONO, RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder , when connected through these jacks. to record from these jacks, use the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2. CHANNEL TRACKING Up/Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the[...]

69 Appendix: reference Displa y P anel Diagram Time, Channel Number , Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), T ape Speed Indicator , or Status Indicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR ’ s line input is selected. Select L1 to record [...]

70 Appendix: reference Back P anel Diagram CH. 3/4 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is tuned to see the VCR ’ s picture (if the VCR is connected using one of the basic hookups). AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like another VCR or a camcorder , when connected to these jacks. Use the remote cont[...]

71 Appendix: reference Troubleshooting Tips No power • Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet. • Check to make sure your connections are correct. VCR does not respond to remote • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote. • The batteries may need changing. • Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 settin[...]

72 Appendix: reference Will not record or pla y • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • T ry 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 P AUSE or PLA Y to return to normal playback. • Check the ProT ect Plus ™ feature. Rewind doe[...]

73 Appendix: reference VCR makes noise when stopp ed • 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 A uto Channel Search active channels correctl y • Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct. ?[...]

74 Appendix: reference Index and Go-To search fea tures do not opera te • Check to see if MOVIE ADV ANCE feature is activated. Cannot access MOVIE ADV ANCE fea ture • Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed. • Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette and reinsert. VCR forw ards throug[...]

75 Appendix: reference Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAl ADV ANCE Will commercials be scanned through onl y on pla yback of rec ordings? Y es. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished. How f a st does the COMMERCIAL ADV ANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks? In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute comm[...]

76 Appendix: reference Specifica tions Format: VHS Record/Playback V ideo: 4-head System: Audio: Stereo record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal T uner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) T ype[...]

77 Appendix: reference How to Find Y our T V ’ s Video Input Channel Y ou need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR ’ s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV ’ s AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. Y ou must select this “ channel ” before you can see the VCR ’ s menus, the cable or antenna reception, and the con[...]

78 Appendix: reference Limited W arrant y Wha t your w arrant y covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after y our purcha se: • 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 firs[...]

79 Index Index A Adding/removing channels 14 ANT . IN and RF OUT jacks 60, 65 ANT . IN jack 4, 5, 6, 22, 38, 68 ANTENNA button 23, 27, 36, 61 Arrow buttons 26 Audio playback type 57 selecting 57 Audio code list 44 Audio features, set up 55 AUDIO menu 56 Audio only playing back 37 recording 37 Audio/Video jacks 37, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 66, 68, 75 Aut[...]

80 Index E EDIT button 27, 39 Eject 29 EnergySaver feature 23 Express Recording (XPR) 32 F FORWARD button 27, 29, 42, 44, 53, 56 Forward, reverse search 53 FR. ADV button 27, 53 Frame advance 53 Front panel diagram 66 FWD button 29, 38, 56, 66 G GO BACK button 27 Go-T o Search 54 GUIDE button 28 I IN (FROM ANT) jack 61 Index search 54 Indicator Pan[...]

81 Index Power surges 59 PREFERENCES menu 21, 48 Pro-T ect Plus ™ Locking 55 Problem solving. See T roubleshooting tips PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 33, 35 Q QuickSet guide 8 R REC button 39 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 37, 57 RECORD button 27, 30, 32, 37, 66 Record protection cassette safety tab 30 Recording 30 audio only 37 basic 30 broadcast[...]

82 Index Signal type changing 14 selecting 14 Skipping commercials 48 Slow-motion search 53 SLP (tape speed) 30 SLP indicator 67 SP (tape speed) 30 SP indicator 67 Specifications 74 Speed SLP 23 SP 23 SPEED button 23, 28, 30, 32, 35, 37 Speeds, recording 23 Status indicators 67 BYE 67 EJEC (Eject) 67 FF 67 PLA Y 67 R0:30 67 REW 67 SAFE 67 SCH and S[...]

83 Index VCR Plus+ channel list menu 19, 34 channels 18 recording 34 system channel numbers 19 VCR PLUS+ menu 34 worksheet for channels 20 VCR Plus+ GOLD 18 Cable Channel Numbers (Canada) 20 CableChannel Numbers (U.S.) 19 Channel Numbers 19 VCR1 button 21, 26, 39 VCR2 button 26, 39 VOL buttons 28 W War ranty 76[...]

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