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- Page 1 VideoCassette Recorder Owner's Manual...
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Page 2: Warranty Registration
If you spill liquid on the VCR disconnect shock hazard and consult authorized service personnel. Moisture can damage internal parts. Refer all service to RCA Authorized Servicenter personnel or the RCA Service Company Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated... - Page 3 Using This Manual Congratulations on your choice of an RCA VCR. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered designed to give you years of trouble-free enjoyment. To get best performance from your new VCR, it is impor- tant that you carefully...
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Page 4: General Installation Information
TV and reconnect it to the VCR. The second step is to connect the VCR to the TV. Be sure you do both steps. Since there are many different types of antennas and TV's, there are several ways to make the above connec- tions. -
Page 5: Antenna Connections
SEPARATOR VRF/UHF (SPLITTER) Antenna Connections from TV and Connect it to VCR. on this page.) Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this: I_---_ YOUR I FROM ANTEN., IF UHF (CHANNELS 14-83) FROM ANTENNA... - Page 6 Connect the VCR to your TV like this: BACKOFVCR 13_IN LEAD CABLE (SUPPLIED) Connect the VCR to your TV like this: on the back TWIN-LEAD CABLE (SUPPLIED) Connect the VCR to your TV like this: BACK OF VCR...
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Page 7: Cable Tv Connections
2 through 48 plus 98 and 99 without a "con- verter box." (These channels are sometimes designated through 13, A through W, W+I and A-1.) There are several ways to hook up your VCR and TV, depending on the type of TV you have, the cable channels... - Page 8 Select the channel VCR, and tune the VCR to the output channel (usually 3 or 4) that you have selected on the back of your VCR (3 or 4) this manual will let you use your VCR as a "remote- box"...
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Page 9: What Your Vcr Will Do
9. Unattended Recording with Remote Programming/On- Screen Display The VCR timer can be preset up to one year in advance to record up to four different programs. same program every week day or on the same day of every week until you cancel the program. - Page 10 CONNECTIONS ON TV (USED ONLYIF HAVE HOME UHF ANTENNA) accessor'/ available from your RCA 0ealer in TUNER operational mode. Use to be recorded. tuner to select channel to be viewed. of recorded program, place TV Monitor/ in VIDEO INPUT operational mode.
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Page 11: Video Cassettes
Because RCA has no control of tape purchased or rented by consumers, is not covered by RCA's warranty. It is considered normal maintenance. Playing a new RCA tape for approximately often will clean the VCR heads and improve your picture. -
Page 12: Channel Programming
Basic Operation Basic Operating Controls and Displays Now that you have connected your VCR to your TV and antenna or cable-TV system, you are ready to turn it on. You don't need to know all the details about the controls... -
Page 13: Turning On Your Vcr For The First Time
, flashes, too much moisture has collected ! for it to operate. Leave the VCR turned on until the internal heat dries it and the light stops flashing. when the light in the STOP button is on and not flashing. -
Page 14: Setting Your Tv To The Vcr Channel
The VCR/TV switch allows you to record one program with the VCR while you watch another TV. To do this, first put the VCR in the "VCR mode" (light on) and start recording the program. VCR/TV switch to the "TV mode"... -
Page 15: Remote Control
Belore you use the remote control unit supplied with your VCR, install the batteries (instructions remote's buttons do the same things as the buttons with the same names on the front of your VCR, and you can use whichever one is more convenient The remote control... -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Here are some things you should know before you set the clock: • When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read --.-- • The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote hand unit, •... -
Page 17: First Recording And Playback
Playing It Back EJECT CASSETTE TURN OFF VCR. Operating Notes The channel switch on the back of the VCR and the channel selector on your TV must be set to the same channel. If the light in the STOP button flashes, lights continuously. -
Page 18: Operating Controls (Detailed)
Express recording. Press POWER, order to stop and turn off the VCR. The VCR will stop and turn off if you press the POWER but- ton during Recording, Playback, press it during rewind, the VCR will continue it is finished and then turn off. -
Page 19: Pause For Stop-Action Playback
If you always reset the tape counter when you insert a tape, you you play the worn part can note the counter reading you record for future reference, The label kit provided with RCA tapes can be used to list programs 1 Press COUNTER time. -
Page 20: Quick Reference
Follow the two steps in the drawing ing. TO view UHF stations, just tune your TV to the chan- nel, regardless of what the VCR is doing, If you have a TV Monitor/Receiver and the VCR's audio and video outputs... -
Page 21: Basic Playback
_INSERTCASSETTE I llU TU_RN OFF L IGHT FOR NORMAL TV VIEWING. Note: The VCR light automatically start playback so you do not need to press the VCR/TV switch. Quick Reference Guides (continued) Programs SELECT CHANNEL. INSERT CASSETTE. ©O VCR LIGHT OFF. -
Page 22: Recording From Another Vcr
(Step 12) if streaks appear in the TV picture. This may happen if the cassette was not originally recorded on the same VCR that you are using to play it. After you adjust the tracking, stop both VCR's and start over with Step 9. -
Page 23: Camera Recording
In addition to the camera itself, you will need a Camera AC Power Supply (RCA Model CPS03 for use withRCA cameras). Plug the camera cable into the power supply and then connect the cables from the power supply to the VCR as the drawing shows. -
Page 24: Express Recording
Express Record. IMMEDIATE START If you want the VCR to start recording continue a recording you've already started, follow the / simplified instructions at the right labeled "Immediate| Start". -
Page 25: Programming The Timer
Programming the Timer permits unattended Simpllfed Programming Instructions t. Turn on VCR and Tune your TV to the VCR channel without you (channel 3 or 4), 2. Press PROGRAM on remote hand uniL 3. Watch the display on the TV screen--it you through 4. - Page 26 Step 9. Press PROGRAM to enter your program return to the original display. grams may be entered by repeating [10] Turn off the VCR. Checking the Timer Programs Programs can be checked whenever recording. 1. Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit to display the programming menu.
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Page 27: Timer Recording
Press the VCR/TVswitch on the VCR light if you want to monitor the recording. Stopping a Timer Recording While In Progress ("PROG"... -
Page 28: Alternate Remote Control Units
Alternate Remote Control Units Selected models of RCA color TV receivers receivers feature infrared hand units that will also re- motely control your VCR. Only the buttons that are used for controlling your VCR are described tons have generally the same functions the same names on the front panel of the VCR, but there are some differences. -
Page 29: Optional Accessories
AJthough RCA Pad Numbers are listed for your convenience, other accessory brands are com- patible with your RCA video system. Accessories are availa - ble through most electronic supply stores and RCA video dealers. -
Page 30: Specifications
• Take your VCR to any RCA Authorized vicenter or to the RCA Service Company. names and locations, ask your dealer or RCA Distrib- utor, or look in the Yellow Pages. • Show the service technician your Warranty Registra- tion or evidence of purchase date.