No other RCA Video Cassette Recorder has the same serial number as yours. record the number and other vital information here, in case your VCR is stolen

It is important that you or in case you need a

VCR registration is very important so that you can be contacted modification, or product recall under applicable laws or regulations

should there be a safety inspection, or otherwise. The dealer who sold

Using This Manual

Congratulations on your choice of an RCA VCR. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you years of trouble-free video and audio enjoyment.

To get best performance from your new VCR, it is impor- tant that you carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this manual in the sequence in which they are presented.

Should you experience a problem, please follow the "Things to Check" near the end of this manual. The war- ranty on the back cover describes what RCA will do for you should your new VCR need service during the war- ranty period. It also tells you how and from whom you should request service.

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Installation

Unpacking

When you unpack your new VCR, be sure you have removed all the accessories and information sheets. We

recommend that you save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your VCR

The accessories supplied for connecting your antenna, VCR, and TV set are shown here. The remote control unit and its batteries are also packed in with the VCR.

5 ft 300-ohm flat lead-in (twin-lead)

Location

???Choose a location that is convenient, but away from sources of heat such as direct sunlight and heating units.

???If the VCR is to be installed in an equipment rack or cabinet with other devices, be sure that there is ade-

quate ventilation at the back and around the sides of the components. The VCR should not be placed on or directly above a stereo amplifier because of the heat that rises from the amplifier.

???Choose a flat surface at least as large as the VCR so that it rests on its mounting feet. It is important that air can pass through the ventilation holes in the bottom of the unit to prevent it from overheating. Do not operate the VCR on a rug or carpet because the pile will obstruct these holes.

Some TV sets may cause interference in home VCR's, To

avoid interference and get the best performance from your VCR, follow these guidelines:

300/75-Ohm Transformer

(RCA Accessory NO. AH018)

RM

Remote Control

Remote Control Batteries

(Size "AA" 1.5 volt)

IMPORTANT

There are two basic steps for connecting your new VCR to your present TV and antenna(s) or cable-TV. The first step is to disconnect the antenna(s) or cable-TV from the 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. Therefore, the instructions have been divided into two sets, one set for connections to your own antenna(s) on pages 3 and 4, and another set for connections to a cable-TV system on pages 5 and 6. If you have a TV moni- tor/receiver, you may want to make the additional con- nections described on page 7.

The antenna is the "signal receiver" that picks up TV broadcasts. Some modern antennas receive both VHF

(Very High Frequency) channels 2 through 13, and UHF (Ultra High Frequency) channels 14 through 83. Some antennas are designed only for VHF reception and others are designed only for UHF reception.

TYPICAL OUTDOOR ANTENNA

_TYPICALINDOOR ANTENNA

Signalsfrom your antenna are conducted through flat "twin-lead'cable, orthroughround"coaxial"cable.

TYPES OF ANTENNA CABLES

Cable-TV (CATV) supplies television signals directly by round cable without the need for a home antenna. Cable-

TV delivers both VHF and UHF channels and programs not available from a home antenna. Although Cable-TV

systems vary, most require use of a converter box for TV's that are not Cable-TV compatible.

In most situations you will get better picture quality if you use an outdoor antenna or connect your TV and VCR to a

cable-TV system. If this is not possible, use a good quality indoor antenna. Your indoor antenna should have sepa- rate leads for VHF and UHF if you are in an area with both VHF and UHF stations -- or you may use separate VHF and UHF indoor antennas.

Because you usually must reposition an indoor antenna when you change channels, it seldom is convenient to use the same indoor antenna for both TV viewing and VCR recording, especially if you wish to view one channel while recording another. For this reason, it is recom- mended that, if you must use an indoor antenna, buy two and use one for your TV and one for your VCR.

C.If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this:

Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this:

IVHF4C_%%_N__'_-- ...... "-I

BACK OF VCR

D, If your existing antenna is connected to your TV like this:

YOUR TV

--_VHF

Disconnect the antenna from your TV and connect it to your VCR like this:

VHF(CHANNELS2-13)

I ROMANTENNA _-

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I

UHF???

OR

v_F_F

BACK OF TV

B.If the antenna connection of your TV looks like this:

I

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on the back

VHF

TV

SCREWS

Connect the VCR to your TV like this:

BACK OF TV

_?? OR

VHF

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UHF

m

OR

BACK OF TV

C If the antenna connection on the back

??? of your TV looks like this:

I

TWIN-LEAD

CABLE

(SUPPLIED)

Connect the VCR to your TV like this:

BACK OF VCR

I

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UHF

VHF

ROUND

TRANSFORMER

ISUPPLIED)

Your VCR is designed to receive unscrambled cable channels 2 through 48 plus 98 and 99 without a "con- verter box." (These channels are sometimes designated 2 through 13, A through W, W+I through W+12, and A-2 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 you receive, and whether or not some of the cable channels must be "unscrambled." One of the five

methods shown on this page and the next will likely fit your requirements. You may want to change from one hookup to another, depending on what you want to do with your VCR.

Note: If you wish to also record one or more local UHF

channels that your Cable-TV system does not offer, first follow the appropriate cable-TV connection instructions

described below, then connect your UHF antenna to your VCR as described in the section titled "Antenna Connections".

Cable-TV Connections

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A.

DISCONNECT

FROM

YOUR

CONVERTER

When you use this set of connections, keep your TV tuned to the channel you have been using (usually chan- nel 3 or 4) and use the converter box as you always have for normal TV viewing and for viewing some other chan- nel while you are recording.

When you want to view the channel you are recording, or when you play the VCR, tune the "converter box" to the same channel that you have set the channel switch on the back of the VCR, either channel 3 or 4 (This is called the "VCR channel" throughout the operating instructions in this manual.)

(Continued on next page)

Use "A" Position of A-B Switch For:

???Viewing any cable-TV channel while you record some other channel with the VCR.

???Viewing all scrambled channels

???Viewing cable channels when the VCR is turned off (Cable channels 2 through 13 can also be viewed with the VCFI turned off and the A-B switch set to position "B")

Use "B" Position of A-B Switch For:

???Playing a recording.

???Viewing a nonscrambled channel at the same time you are recording it (channel selected with the VCR tuner)

Optional accessory available from your RCA Dealer

Use "A" Position of A-B Switch For:

???Viewing any cable-TV channel while you record some other channel with the VCR

???Viewing any cable-TV channel when your VCR is turned off

Use "B" Position of A-B Switch For:

???Playing a recording

???Viewing any channel at the same time you are recording it Select the channel with the converter that is connected to the VCR, and tune the VCR to the output channel of the Converter (usually 3 or 4)

What Your VCR Will Do

Recording Sources

The built-in VHF/UHF/Cable-compatibletuner can tune

in any of the standard broadcast channels and up to 49

Cable-TV channels. Since your VCR has its own tuner,

you can use it to record one program while you watch another one selected with your TV tuner. Also you can

view and record the same program if you prefer. Your VCR also has special video and audio input connectors for recording from a camera or another VCR.

Automatic Tuner Programming

Available channels can be automatically preset into the tuner for selection with the CHANNEL-UPand CHANNEL-

DOWN buttons. "Automatic Programming" searches through the channel numbers for broadcast or cable-TV reception, finds the channels that are available from your antenna or cable-TV system, and permanently stores them in the tuner's memory. Afterwards, you can select any of these channels with the CHANNEL Up and Down buttons on the VCR or the remote control, simply by pressing the button until the channel number appears in the display. If you prefer, you can select a channel number directly with the numbered buttons on the remote control.

Recording Speeds and Times

You can choose any one of the three standard speeds when you make a recording. The recording times for vari- ous cassettes and the reason for using each recording speed are explained on page 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. You can record the same program every week day or on the same day of every week until you cancel the program. The VCR will turn on automatically at the time you have selected, record your program, and turn off automatically.

All programming is done using the infrared remote con- trol. Programming instructions are displayed on your TV screen, leading you step-by-step through the program-

ming sequence.

Express Recording (XPR)

XPR lets you record for up to four hours without program- ming the timer. Simply select the channel and the starting time (immediately or up to 24 hours delayed start) and select the length of time you wish to record. The rest is automatic.

Conventional Playback

Your VCR uses the standard VHS recording system so that pre-recorded VHS tapes and tapes recorded on another VHS-type VCR can also be played. Your VCR will play VHS cassettes recorded at any of the three standard

speeds. It automatically selects the same speed for play- back that was used for recording the cassette. By using the electronic tape counter and the FAST-FORWARD and

REWIND controls, you can "cue" to any starting point on the tape before you begin playback.

Picture Search

The FAST-FORWARD and REWIND buttons can be used for "Picture Search" when you play a tape. When you press one of these buttons the playing speed is increased

so that you can quickly locate the picture you want to view. Normal playing speed resumes and sound is

restored when you release the button. A picture is dis- played when you search a tape recorded at any speed, but quality is best for tapes recorded at SLP.

Pause - Stop Action - Frame Advance

Pressing the PAUSE button stops the tape's forward motion for "stop-action" viewing during playback, or to eliminate unwanted material when you are recording. After you have stopped the action during playback, the FRAME ADVANCE button on the remote control lets you advance the tape one frame at a time so that you can see all the motion details. Stop-action and frame advance are designed for use at the SLP speed. They may be used on tapes recorded at other speeds, but the picture quality will not be as good as that at SLP.

Slow Motion

Press SLOW on the remote unit or press PLAY during play/pause to change from normal playing speed to slow motion. The PLAY button will restore normal playing speed. Slow Motion is designed for use at the SLP speed.

It may be used on tapes recorded at other speeds, but the picture quality will not be as good as that at SLP.

Memory Stop

When the tape counter is displayed instead of time, fast- forward and rewind wilt stop when the counter reads

0O00. By resetting the counter to 000O at the desired point on the tape, you can stop at this point for repeated view- ing of a certain scene.

Automatic Rewind

Your VCR automatically rewinds and then stops when it comes to the end of the tape. To avoid accidental erasure during Unattended Recording and Express Recording, the VCR stops at the end of the tape but does not rewind.

Power Off from Rewind

You can turn off the power during rewind, and the VCR will finish rewinding and turn off automatically.

Infrared Remote Control

The remote hand unit may be used instead of the front- panel buttons to control the major functions of the VCR. The remote control has additional buttons for selecting any tuner channel by number, setting the clock, program- ming the timer, and operating Slow Motion and Frame Advance.

VHS HQ Picture Quality

This VCR incorporates VHS HQ (High Quality) circuitry

for improved picture quality. It is fully compatible with earlier VHS VCRs.

INPUTS

??? AH002 CABLES ??

TO VHF

ANTENNA

CONNECTIONS

UHF

FROM HOME

ANTENNA SYSTEM

TO UHF ANTENNA

-- CONNECTIONS ON TV

(USED ONLYIF YOU

HAVE HOME UHF ANTENNA)

*Optionat accessor'/ available from your RCA 0ealer

Operating Instructions:

???For normal VHF or cable-TV viewing independent of

VCR, place TV Monitor/Receiver in TUNER operational mode and select channels with TV Monitor/Receiver tuner,

???For viewing of channel being recorded, place TV Moni- tor/Receiver in VIDEO INPUT operational mode. Use

VCR tuner to select channel.

???For recording one channel while viewing another, place TV Monitor/Receiver in TUNER operational mode. Use VCR tuner to select channel to be recorded. Use TV Monitor/Receiver tuner to select channel to be viewed.

???For playback of recorded program, place TV Monitor/ Receiver in VIDEO INPUT operational mode.

RCA recommends that RCA cassettes be used with this

unit. The tape in RCA cassettes is of high-quality formula- tion, intended for use with multi-speed VHS video cas- sette recorders. It has been manufactured to RCA's

critical specifications for excellent performance with RCA VCR's, Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your VCR.

Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been dam- aged or mishandled can contaminate the VCR heads. This can cause a snowy picture or a missing picture dur- ing playback. Because RCA has no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning

is not covered by RCA'swarranty. It is considered normal

maintenance.

Playing a new RCA tape for approximately 30 minutes often will clean the VCR heads and improve your picture. If a snowy picture or missing picture condition persists, consider the use of a chemical non-abrasive head clean-

ing tape (RCA Stock No. AVO09). It is available from your dealer and many electronic supply stores.

Video Cassettes

Cassette Playing Times and Speeds

The playing times and counter readings below are approximate, Also, it is assumed the counter is set to 0000

at the start of the tape.

Erase Protection

To prevent erasing a recording you want to keep, remove the safety tab from the back of the cassette as shown in the illustration. Recording is impossible when this tab is removed. To record again on a cassette that has the tab removed, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Recording Speed

This information will help you decide which tape speed to use when recording.

???SP: Standard Play uses the most tape. Video recorded at this speed has the least "picture noise" (snow) in normal playback. Pre-recorded tapes use SP for this reason and also because all VHS recorders have this speed.

???LP: Long Play uses one-half as much tape as SP. This speed is provided primarily for playing tapes recorded on older machines that do not have SLP.

???SLP: Super Long Play uses one-third as much tape as SP. SLP has slightly more "picture noise" than LP in normal playback (which may not be noticeable). Your VCR's special effects (search, stop action, slow motion, and frame advance) are dealgned for optimum performance at the SLP speed.

Cassette Care and Storage

Follow these directions for continued high-quality per- formance from your cassettes.

???When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it and remove it from the VCR.

???Never attempt to force open the cassette door.

???Store cassettes vertically in their protective boxes at normal room temperatures. Avoid extreme heat and humidity. Extreme heat can warp the cassette or cause the tape to stretch excessively.

???Be especially careful to keep dust from entering the cassette and the VCR mechanism. All dust is abrasive

and it will cause excessive wear of both the tape and the VCR's recording/playback heads.

Basic Operation

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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 and display before you begin using your new VCR, so only those you will be using immediately are discussed here. (Additional information about the controls is on pages 16-17.)

0POWER: Turns the VCR on and off.

EJECT: Ejects the cassette from the VCR. The light in the EJECT button is on when a cassette is in

place.

Cassette Compartment: Push the cassette through the door to load it.

Status Display: Tells what the VCR is doing: PLAY for playback, Search or Slow Motion; REC for record;

REW for rewind; FF for fast forward; blinking PLAY for

Play/Pause or Frame Advance; blinking REC for Record/Pause. This area is btank at other times.

Time Display: The time and day of the week are nor- mally shown here. If the clock has stopped you will see "-:-" in this area.

CHANNEL selector buttons and display: ??? selects the next lower channel and ??? selects the next higher channel. The channel number appears in the display unit.

Inserting and Removing Cassettes

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PLAY: Starts playback.

REWIND: Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

RECORD: Press RECORD and PLAY at the same time to begin recording.

STOP: Stops whatever the VCR is doing (record, playback, rewind, or fast forward).

TAPE SPEED and Indicators: Press the button to change recording speed. The lighted indicator tells the tape speed. (Use "SLP" for normal recording.)

(_ TUNER/LINE: Be sure it is set to TUNER for record- ing TV programs. LINE is for recording from a cam- era or another VCR. The LINE light is off when the switch is set to TUNER.

_) VCR: Selects the signal source that is fed to the VHF antenna connection on your TV. When the light above the button is off, your TV receives signals from your VHF antenna or from the Cable-TV system. When the light is on, signals come from the VCR tuner or the tape that is playing. (This switch is called the "VCR/TV switch" in this manual to avoid confu- sion with the VCR itself.)

CHANNEL PROGRAMMING: Explained on page 11.

To Insert: Turn on the VCR and then

push the cassette through the door

until the VCR mechanism pulls it into the compartment, The light in the Eject button turns on when the cassette is in

place,

To Eject: Power must be on to eject the cassette. Rewind the cassette before

ejecting it. Press EJECT.

To Remove: The cassette will come

partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out Put the cassette in its box and store it upright.

-Turning on Your VCR for the First Time

When you have finished connecting the cables to your

antenna and TV, plug in the VCR's power cord and press POWER. The light in the STOP button should come on. If it , flashes, too much moisture has collected inside the unit

!for it to operate. Leave the VCR turned on until the internal heat dries it and the light stops flashing. Proceed below when the light in the STOP button is on and not flashing.

-Programming Active Channels into VCR'sTuner--

The AUTO PROG (Automatic Programming) button makes it easy and convenient to program TV stations into the VCR's scan list. The scan list is the list of channels

that your VCR tuner stops on when you press the CHAN- NEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button. The scan list is

empty, however, until you program active channels as de- scribed below.

Automatic programming is usually a "one-time" proce- dure, but you will need to repeat it if you move to a loca- tion that has different channels, or if power is interrupted for an extended period.

TO program active channels:

1.Turn on VCR by pressing POWER button.

2.Set the NORM!CATVswitch on the back of the VCR to the NORM position if your VCR is connected to a home antenna system. Set the switch to the CATV position if your VCR is connected to a cable-TV

system.

Note: Your VCR was shipped from the factory with this switch set to NORM.

3.Press and release the SELECT LOCK button.

(The channel number will be flashing.)

4.Press and release the AUTO PROG button.

???The tuner will automatically cycle through all avail- able channels in the area and place them in the scan list. This takes about a minute. The channel numbers will stop changing when the tuner is fin- ished cycling.

5.Press SELECT LOCK.

(The channel number will stop flashing.) Program- ming is now complete and you can use the CHAN- NEL&/??? buttons to select channels.

6.If you want to delete or add individual channels from the scan list, refer to the instructions at the right.

--Deleting Channels from the Scan List

You may want to have only a few favorite channels in the scan list so you can select them more quickly with the CHANNEL ??? and ??? buttons. (Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to select channels you deleted from the scan list.) Occasionally Automatic Programming may include a vacant channel in the scan list if there happened to be some sort of "noise" or "stray signal" on the chan- nel when the tuner was programmed. This procedure explains how to delete any unwanted channels from the scan list.

1.Use the CHANNEL ??? or ??? button to select the chan- nel that you want to remove from the scan list.

2.Press SELECT LOCK. The channel number will begin flashing.

3.Press ERASE. The sound will go off, which tells you that the channel number has been deleted from the scan list.

4.Press SELECT LOCK again to return the tuner to

normal operation. The tuner will immediately skip to the next channel in the scan list and the number will not flash.

5.Repeat the procedure for each channel you want to delete from the scan list.

Notes:

???Channel numbers flash when the SELECT/LOCK switch is in SELECT, and the CHANNEL ???/??? buttons will select every channel, whether or not it is in the scan list.

???Channel humbers do not flash when the SELECT/ LOCKswitch is in LOCK, and the CHANNEL ???/??? but- tons will select only those channels that are in the scan list.

-Adding Channels to the Scan List

You may have deleted a channel from the scan list and went to put it back. Occasionally Automatic Programming may "miss" an active channel because the signal is very weak or because the channel happened to be "off the air" when the tuner was programmed. Use this procedure to put any channel in the scan list.

1, Press SELECT LOCK.

2.Use the CHANNEL or digit (0--9) buttons on the hand unit to select the channel you want to add to the scan

list. There will be picture but no sound at this time, and the channel number will flash.

3, Press ADD. The sound will come on to tell you the channel has been added to the scan list.

4.Press SELECT LOCK. The channel number will stop flashing to tell you the tuner is in its normal operating mode.

-Setting Your TV to the VCR Channel

The "VCR Channel"is the TV channel you use for viewing

what the VCR is recording or playing, and for viewing the signal from the VCR tuner when it is stopped. Your TV

must be set to this channel, and the light above the VCR/ TVswitch on your VCR must be on.

Selecting the VCR channel is normally a one-time proce-

dure, since there is little reason ever to change it. Pro- ceed as follows:

1.Be sure the TUNER/LINE Switch behind the auxiliary control door is set to TUNER.

2.Decide whether you want to view your VCR on Chan- nel 3 or Channel 4 of the TV. If one of these channels

is vacant in your area, you should use it. Otherwise, pick the channel you view less.

3.Set the channel switch on the back of the VCR to

whichever channel you have chosen, and then turn on your TV and tune it to the same channel. This is the "VCR channel,"

-Setting the VCR/TV Switch

1.Push the VCR/TV switch so that the indicator light above the switch is on. When the light is on, the VCR is in the "VCR mode" and your TV must be tuned to the VCR Channel (channel 3 or 4). Your TV will then display whatever tape the VCR is playing or whatever channel the VCR is tuned to.

2.Push the VCR/TVswitch again so that the indicator light above the switch is out. When the light is out, the VCR is in the "TV mode" and your TV will work like it always did before you connected the VCR.

The VCR/TV switch allows you to record one program with the VCR while you watch another program on your TV. To do this, first put the VCR in the "VCR mode" (light on) and start recording the program. Then press the VCR/TV switch to the "TV mode" (light out) and tune ,,our TV to the other channel you want to watch.

Simplified Installation Checklist

This simplified checklist will help you quickly determine if you have completed all the basic installation steps.

] Make sure your VCR is connected properly as explained on pages 2-7.

] Press POWER to turn on VCR.

] Set NORM/CATV switch on the back of the VCR to the NORM position if you have a home antenna sys- tem. Set the switch to the CATVpositlon if you have cable-TV.

] Program active channels into VCR'sscan list (press SELECT LOCK, then press AUTO PROG, wait about one minute, and then press SELECT LOCK again).

] Delete or add individual channels into scan list as desired. (Detailed instructions on page 11.)

] Select "VCR Channel".

First set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to either channel 3 or 4 and then tune your TV to the same channel. This is called the "VCR Channel".

[ ] Learn how to use the VCR/TV switch.

???When you press the VCRITV switch and the indi-

cator light above the switch turns on. the VCR is in the "VCR mode" and your "IV must be tuned to the

VCR Channel (channel 3 or 4). Your TV will then display on channel 3 or 4 whatever tape the VCR is playing or whatever channel the VCR is tuned to.

???When the indicator light above the VCR/TVswitch is out, the VCR is in the "TV mode" and your "IV

will work like it always did before you connected the VCR.

Belore you use the remote control unit supplied with your VCR, install the batteries (instructions below). Most of the 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 at the moment. The remote control is also used for setting the clock and programming the timer.

Since the remote control operates the VCR by infrared light, it is immune to electrical and sound interference. However, you must aim the remote unit directly at the VCR. There cannot be any obstructions between them.

Battery Installation

The batteries supplied with your remote control are 3acked separately. To install them in the hand unit:

1.Turn the hand unit over and remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2.Insert the batteries so that their positive (+) ends contact the positive terminals in the battery compart- ment. These are marked (+) in the bottom of the compartment.

3, Replace the cover.

i i

' Battery

'I /'Compartment

_/Cover

Replace the batteries when your VCR tails to respond to the remote control. Replacement batteries are widely available. Use size "AA" 1.5 volt cells. Alkaline type bat- teries are preferred. Good batteries should last a year or more in normal service.

Avoid laying the remote control upside down or placing things on top of it, This could depress the buttons and discharge the batteries. If you are not going to use the hand unit for a month or more, it is wise to remove the batteries to avoid leakage.

Remote Control

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0PROGRAM: Used tor setting the clock and program- ming the timer.

POWER: Same as the POWER button on the VCR,

PLAY: Same as the PLAYbutton on the VCR.

STOP: Same as the STOP button on the VCR.

F. ADV:(Frame Advance) Advances the picture from frame to frame during stop-action viewing, This is explained on page 17.

TV VCR: Same as the VCR button on the VCR.

Number buttons: Select any channel (whether or not it is in the "Tuner Scan List") by pressing two but-

tons. (Press 0 and then 8 for channel 8). The number buttons are also used for setting the c_ock and pro- gramming the timer.

OCHANNEL ??? and T: Same as the CHANNEL buttons on the VCR.

CLEAR: Used for setting the clock and programming the timer.

PAUSE: Same as the PAUSE button on the VCR.

RECORD: Same as the RECORD button on the VCR, (Press both PLAY and RECORD to begin recording.)

F. FWO/SEARCH I_1_: Same as the F. FORWARD/

SEARCH I_1_ button on the VCR.

(1_ SLOW: Used to begin Slow-Motion play. Press PLAY to resume normal playing speed.

_) REWIND/SEARCH _i.i: Same as the REWIND/ SEARCH _i.i button on the VCR.

Note: Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and monitor/receivers feature hand units that will also

remotely control your VCR See page 26 for details

??? When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read

--.-- .

???The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote hand unit,

???While you are setting the clock, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure.

???If you press a wrong digit, press CLEAR repeatedly until the incorrect digit flashes, and then enter the correct digit.

If you enter an illogical time or date (13th month for example) a question mark will appear instead of the illogical entry. Simply enter the correct digit to replace the question mark.

The clock must be set to the correct time before you can program the timer for unattended recordings or use Express Recording (XPR)

If power is interrupted for an extended period, you will have to reset the clock and re-enter your programs in the timer.

[1]Turn on your "IV and tune it to the VCR Chan- nel (channel 3 or 4). The VCR Channel is

explained on page 11.

Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit

This "menu" will appear on the "IV.

[2]

The display prompts you to set the time.

[3]

The display prompts you to select AM or PM

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[4)

The display prompts you to set the date.

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Set the time by pressing two digit buttons on the remote for the current hour and two more for the minute.

(For example, press 0 2 1 5 for 2:15.)

CLOCK SET

TIME 021S

AM??I PM.2

Press "1" for AM or press "2" for PM.

Set the date by pressing six digits in order for the month, day, and year. (For example, press 0 7 0 6 8 6 for July 6, 1986.)

Always press "0" before single-digit months and days.

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[5]

The day of the week will appear when you

Press PROGRAM to start the clock. (Note that the display on the VCR will show the correct

!DATE 0_J06tS6, time after you press PROGRAM.

have entered all six digits for the date.

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Press PROGRAM again to return to the pro- gram you were watching.

This page gives the basic steps for recording and play- back, You should practice them until you can do them

without referring to the manual, To save time, we suggest you record for only two or three minutes.

Making a Recording

The first drawing shows how to make a recording and the second one shows how to play it back and turn off the VCR, The operating notes at the bottom of the page are

keyed to the step numbers for quick reference if you have a problem or need more information.

The uses of the controls for basic operation are on page 10. Now that you are familiar with the basic procedure for recording a TV program and playing it back, you are ready to learn the rest of the control functions,

The controls of your VCR are designed so that:

???Accidentally pressing a wrong button will not damage the VCR or the cassette.

???Non-essential buttons are disabled during recording to help you avoid accidental interruptions

???Operation of the VCR is automatic whenever this is feasible

???Automatic recording functions (Timer and XPR) will not disturb normal TV viewing,

???If you run out of tape during playback or normal recording, the

VCR rewinds it and stops automatically. If tape runs out during Timer or Express Recording, the VCR stops without rewinding.

???Because of these features, the functions of some control but-

tons depend on the condition of the VCR at the time they are used

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OPOWER: When the VCR is turned off, the timer is automati- cally turned on if it has been programmed, When the VCR is turned on, the timer is automatically turned off. Your VCR will not make a timer recording if it is already turned on at the time,

The power button operates differently during Timer and Express recording. Press POWER, STOP, POWER in that 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, or Fast Forward. If you

press it during rewind, the VCR will continue rewinding until it is finished and then turn off.

OEJECT: The EJECT button will not operate when the VCR is recording. It will eject the cassette in any other mode of operation.

_XPR: Complete information is on page 22. CHANNEL: Complete information is on page 10.

PLAY: The PLAY button is normally used to begin playback when the VCR is stopped. It is also used to switch to slow-

motion operation when the VCR is paused during playback for stop-action viewing. Slow Motion and Stop Action are explained on the next page. The PLAY button is inactive when the VCR is recording.

the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape (or to a counter reading of 000O) unless you press the STOP button.

This same button becomes SEARCH << when the VCR is playing. Picture Search is explained on page 17,

The REWIND/SEARCH button is inactive during recording.

OF.FWD/SEARCH IH_: This is the FAST FORWARD button when the VCR is stopped. Once you have pressed it, the tape will continue to "fast forward'* until you press the STOP button. If you do not press the STOP button, the VCR will "fast forward** to the end of the tape and then automati- cally rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop. Refer to "Memory Stop'* on the page 17 for more information.

This same button becomes SEARCH IPl_ when the VCR is playing. Picture Search is explained on page 17.

The FAST FORWARD button is inactive during recording.

RECORD: The RECORD button never functions unless you press PLAY at the same time. Normally you press both but- tons to begin recording when the VCR is stopped. You can switch directly from Playback to Recording by pressing both buttons when the VCR is playing.

_STOP: The STOP button will stop whatever the VCR is doing, both the normal functions of Record, Play, Rewind, and Fast Forward; and the Special-Effects functions

described on the next pages.

TAPE SPEED: The Special Effects features of your VCR (Stop Action, Picture Search, and Slow Motion) work best on tapes recorded at the lowest tape speed -- Super Long Play or SLP. Since this speed also uses the least tape, it is generally preferred for all the recording you do.

VCR: Complete information is on pages 10 and 12.

(_ TUNER/LINE: Selects the program source to be recorded. The TUNER position is used for recording from the VCR's

built-in tuner. The LINE position is for recording video and audio connected to the input jacks on the back of the recorder. When the switch is in the LINE position, the warn-

ing light comes on in the display unit and the channel indi- cator is turned off. Always check that this switch is set to TUNER when you are going to make a timer recording.

COUNTER: Press this button once to turn on the tape counter and press it again to restore the normal clock dis- play. Refer to "Tape Counter" and "Memory Stop" on the next page,

RESET: Refer to "Tape Counter" and "Memory Stop" on the next page.

TRACKING: Refer to "Tracking Adjustment" on the next

page.

O SLOW TRACKING: Refer to "Slow Motion" on page 17.

_) CHANNEL PROGRAMMING: See page 11 for complete details.

_) DISPLAY RESET; Push the switch within the hole located on the bottom of VCR if the indication or operation of the

display appears abnormal.

PAUSE button again when you are ready to resume recording Avoid pausing for more than three or four minutes, because the

spinning heads that do the recording are still in contact with the tape and will eventually wear oft the active material. This will

cause streaks or spots in the picture when you play the worn part of the tape (called dropouts).

Pause for Stop-Action Playback

Press the PAUSEbutton during playback to stop the action This lets you examine all the details of the scene, similar to looking at a single frame of a movie film. When you are ready to resume normal playback, press the PAUSE button again.

The following suggestions will help you get the most out of this feature:

???Your VCR is designed to give the best picture when you use stop-action on tapes recorded at SLP. If you expect to use stop-action frequently during playback, a sports event, for instance, be sure to record at SLP speed.

???The stop-action picture may tend to jump up and down slightly, Adjust the control marked V LOCK on the back of the VCR to

reduce this jitter. Once you have made this adjustment, you probably won't have to do it again unless you use stop-action

on a tape that was recorded on a different VCR. (A small amount of vertical jitter is normal.)

???Using stop-action on a single frame of the picture for a long time can wear the tape, as explained in "Pause During a Recording." For this reason you should use STOP instead of PAUSE to interrupt playback for an extended time. The VCR will automatically switch from Pause to Stop after five minutes.

Frame Advance

Frame Advance is a special feetue that lets you view one Stop-

Action "frame" after another, Press PAUSE to begin stop-action

viewing. Then press F. ADVon the remote control each time you want to go on to the next "frame" of the scene. Press PAUSEto resume playback at normal speed.

Slow Motion

If a tape is playing, press SLOW on the remote control to begin slow-motion viewing. When you ere using Stop-Action viewing (Pause during Play) press PLAY to begin Slow Motion. Sound is turned off during slow motion.

To return to normal viewing speed, press PLAY.

It is normal to see some streaks and spots in the picture during slow motion. Use SLOW TRACKING to eliminate them as much

as possible. Turn the control first in one direction and then in the other until you get the best picture. Notice that the center posi- lion of the control is marked. You should return it to this position when you are through with the tape.

The VCR will automatically switch from Slow Motion to normal play after about five minutes.

Picture Search

The buttons for Rewind and Fast Forward become the Picture- Search buttons when you are playing a tape. When you press SEARCH I_lb the VCR plays at a higher speed until you release the button. When you press SEARCH _1< the VCR reverses from the normal direction and plays the tape backward at high speed until you release the button. The sound is turned off during pic- ture search because it would not be understandable at the high speed.

speeds

Tape Counter

If you always reset the tape counter when you insert a tape, you can note the counter reading at the beginning of each program you record for future reference, The label kit provided with RCA

tapes can be used to list programs and counter readings.

1Press COUNTER to display the tape counter in place of the time.

2. Press RESETto set the counter to O00O.

Note: It is normal for tape to stretch slightly when it passes through the VCR. For this reason, the counter may not return

exactly to 0000 after rewind, and it is likely to read 9998 or 9999. This is normal.

Memory Stop

When you press COUNTER to turn on the counter display, you automatically turn on the "Memory Stop" feature. When the

counter is displayed, the VCR will stop automatically at 0000 whenever you use REWIND or FAST FORWARD. If you are rewinding, simply press the Rewind button again to continue to the end of the tape,

If you press FAST FORWARD and the counter never reads 0000 between that point and the end of the tape, the VCR will continue to the end of the tape, switch to Rewind, and then stop when the counter reads 00go

Since you can reset the counter to O000 at any point on the tape, Memory Stop is convenient for finding the beginning of a record- ing, or the beginning of a particular segment you want to repeat

This is the procedure to use when you are going to start record- ing somewhere beyond the start of the tape.

1.Turn on the VCR and press COUNTER to obtain the counter reading. (Pressing it again returns the clock display).

2.Use FAST FORWARD and STOP to locate the point where you will begin recording. Then press RESET before you begin recording.

3.Press STOP when you are finished recording and then press REWIND. The cassette witl rewind to counter reading

0000 and stop.

4.Press PLAY to view the segment you have selected, or press REWIND to rewind the cassette completely.

Use this procedure during playback to mark a point to be repeated.

1.When you see the beginning of the part you want to view

several times, use SEARCH <, to locate a point slightly before the desired scene.

2.Release the SEARCH button to resume normal playback, and press RESET just before the desired scene appears.

3.When you have played to the end of the scene in question, press STOP and then REWIND. The tape will rewind to the beginning of the scene and stop.

4.Press PLAYto view the scene again.

5.Repeat Steps 3 and 4 as many times as you like.

Tracking Adjustment

When you play tapes that were not recorded on the same VCR, black and white streaks may appear in the picture Adjust the TRACKING control, located behind the auxiliary control door, in either direction to remove them. Return it to its center position when the tape has finished playing

Normal TV Viewing

Follow the two steps in the drawing for normal TV view- 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

are connected to it, switch the TV to "Tuner Input" and select the channel you want, regardless of what the VCR is doing.

LIGHT ON

Note: If you want to view another VHF or Cable-TV than- nel after you start recording, press the VCR/TV switch so

the light above it goes off. Then select the channel on the

TUNER. PRESS PAUSE TO INTERRUPT RECORDING

PRESS IT AGAIN TO RESUME

TV If you want to view a UHF channel after you start re- cording, simply tune the TV to the channel.

t TURN ON VCR.

INSERT CASSETTE.

,PRESS BOTH PLAY AND RECORD.

STOP WHEN FINISHED.

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SET SPEED.

O VCR LIGHT OFF.

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TU_RN OFF L

IGHT FOR

NORMAL TV VIEWING.

Note: The VCR light automatically comes on when you start playback so you do not need to press the VCR/TV switch.

_ ADJUST TO REMOVE STREAKS

,=L (if tape was recorded on another VCR).

_ RESET TO CENTER WHEN FINISHED (if it was adjusted in Step 7).

To copy (dub) tapes, connect the two VCR's as shown below. Use shielded audio/video cables (such as RCA

#AH002 or #AH005).

The connections from the recording VCR to your TV are the ones you normally use. It is preferable to play the original tape on the same machine that was used to record it.

I CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of television pro-I

grams and other materials may infringe the rights of I

PLAYBACK VCR

*Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer.

AH002" or AH005 "

CABLES

RECORDING VCR

To VHF antenna terminal

on conventional TV

To audio and video inputs .4__ OR on TV Monitor/Receiver

PLAYBACK

VCR

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RECORDING

VCR

Operating Notes

Adjust the TRACKING control (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.

RECORDING. SEE NOTES.

Use the PAUSE button (Step 13) for brief pauses. If you want to pause for more than three or four minutes, stop the VCR by pressing STOP. When you are ready to resume, press both PLAY and RECORD.

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. The connections from the VCR to your TV are the same ones you normally use.

To start recording press PLAY and RECORD on the VCR.

Use the PAUSE button on the VCR to start and stop recording. If you want to pause for more than three or

four minutes, stop the VCR by pressing STOP. When you are ready to resume, press both PLA Yand RECORD.

Note for Step O

???The first time you press the START button, XPR will appear in the display and the clock will skip to the next half-hour. Examples: If you press the button at 9:35 AM the clock will skip to 10:00 AM; if you press it at 8:15 PM the clock will skip to 8:30 PM

???Each additional time you press START, the clock will advance another 30 minutes. The time that is displayed is the time when the recording will start.

???After you have set the starting time, you must set LENGTH within 8 seconds. Otherwise, XPR will disap- pear and the clock will return to the actual time. Then you must reset the start time.

Note for Step O-

???Press the LENGTH button at least twice. The first keypress only starts the XPR recording; it does not advance the recording length.

???Increase the recording time by pressing the LENGTH button additional times. The clock display shows the amount of recording time you have set. [from 0:30 (30 minutes) to 4:00 (4 hours)]

???The time remaining is constantly displayed during XPR You can extend the time whenever you want by press- ing LENGTH.

???When the recording time has expired, the VCR turns off and the clock display returns to current time.

The programmable clock/timer permits unattended recording of up to four different TV programs. The timer is actually a small computer which will turn on the VCR at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off the VCR... all automatically without you being there

-You can program the timer to do the following:--

???Record a program on a single day up to one year away.

[NORMAL PROGRAM]

???Record a program at the same time Monday thru Fri- day. [DAILY PROGRAM[

???Record a program on one certain day of every week.

[WEEKLY PROGRAM]

Things to know before you start:

Programming the Timer

Simpllfed Programming Instructions

t.Turn on VCR and Tune your TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4),

2.Press PROGRAM on remote hand uniL

3.Watch the display on the TV screen--it will prompt you through the rest of the programming exercise.

4.Turn off the VCR.

???You can program the timer up to one year before the TV program is to be recorded.

???You can correct an error in the program any time before the last step by pressing CLEAR repeatedly until the digit to be corrected is flashing. Then enter the cor- rect digit and continue the programming sequence.

ITurn on the TV and tune it to the VCR channel

[1](channel 3 or 4) so you'll be able to see the programming display on the TV screen.

Make sure the VCR's clock is set to the correct time. The timer cannot record at the

Press "2" to enter a Normal Program, "3" to enter a Daily Program, or "4" to enter a

The programming "menu" appears on the TV screen.

I The display will prompt you to select a

[2]Program Number.

Four program numbers are available and you can enter different programming instructions in each one. All four program numbers will be flashing because none of them have been used. If the timer has been programmed, the number that was used will stay on instead of flashing. You must clear a program number before the same number can be used again. See "Clearing a Timer Program" on the next page.

f_CCMAL pRC_RAM

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Weekly Program.

Press a digit from 1 to 4 on the remote to

select the program number you want to program.

[3]

NORMAL pROGRAM'_

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The display will prompt you to select either

AM or PM.

NORMAL pRC_3AAM

PROGRAM

CH O4

Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM

Press four digits, two for the hour and two more for the minute. For example, press 0 8 0 5 for 8:05. (Always press "0" before a single-digit hour or minute.)

[7]

The display will prompt you to select either AM or PM.

AM-1 PM-2

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TO END PUSH P_OGRAM ]

[8]The display will show "START DATE" followed by the current date and day.

If you want to start recording on the current day, skip to Step 9.

If you want to start recording on a future date, press four digits (two for the month and two for the day). Press "0" first for a single-digit month or day. For example, press 0 8 0 5 to begin recording on August 5.

The year and day of the week are displayed automatically when you finish.

[9]

Press PROGRAM to enter your program and return to the original display. Additional pro- grams may be entered by repeating steps 2-9.

_ TO SELECT MOD[ _/

_us..uMee.s.ow. _, If yOU have no other programs to enter, press

I CLOCK SET

32"OmM*LP.OGR*..OGR^D,,L+ I PROGRAM again.

4 WEEKLY PROGRAM

[10]

Turn off the VCR.

Checking the Timer Programs

Programs can be checked whenever the VCR is not

recording.

1.Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit to display the programming menu.

2.Press 5 (Program Review).

The TV screen will display for ten seconds the infor- mation you entered for the lowest program number. Then the display changes to the next higher program

number, and so on until all program information has been displayed.

3.Press 5 again if you want to view the next program information without waiting ten seconds.

4, When you are finished, press PROGRAM to erase the on-screen display.

Clearing a Timer Program

1.Press PROGRAM on the remote hand unit to display the programming menu.

2.Press 5 (Program Review).

The TV screen will display for ten seconds the infor- mation you entered for the lowest program number. Then the display changes to the next higher program number, and so on until all program information has been displayed.

3.Press 5 again if you want to view the next program information without waiting ten seconds.

4.Press CLEAR when the program information you want to clear is displayed.

5.Press PROGRAM to erase the on-screen display.

Notes:

???Normal timer programs clear automatically when the recording is finished, but daily and weekly programs remain in the timer indefinitely,

???All programs are erased if power is interrupted for more than approximately ten minutes.

The information on this page tells you how to set up your

VCR for Timer Recording after you have programmed the

timer. (The programming instructions are on pages 23- 24.) When you have finished programming the timer, fol- low the steps in the drawing to prepare for timer record- ing. We suggest that you make one or more short timer

O PROGRAM THE TIMER.

TURN ON THE VCR.

Timer Recording

recordings for practice so you won't be disappointed later on.

If you have a Daily or Weekly program in the VCR timer,

you should check the steps in the drawing sometime before the recording time to be sure that your VCR is ready to record.

REWIND IF NECESSARY.

Timer Recording Checklist

Before your VCR timer can record a TV broadcast, all the conditions listed here must be fulfilled. They are pre- sented as a checklist you can use until you are familiar with your VCR.

[ ] Cassette inserted in the VCR. ("TIMER" flashes if not.)

[ ] Cassette has its safety tab in place. (If not, the cas- sette is ejected.) (See page 9.)

[ ] Cassette length and recording speed are adequate for program(s) to be recorded.

[ ] Cassette rewound to beginning or to desired place on tape.

[ ] Tuner/Line switch set to TUNER.

[ ] Clock set to correct time and date.

[ ] Timer has been programmed. ("PROG" will be displayed.)

[ ] Power has been turned off. ("TIMER" appears only if the timer is programmed and the VCR is off.)

Programming Reminders

???The timer light will flash if you have programmed the

VCR but forgotten to insert a cassette.

???The VCR will automatically eject the cassette after you have programmed the timer and turned off the VCR if the cassette has its safety tap removed. This is to

remind you to put in a new cassette or cover the safety tab. (See page 9.)

TV Viewing During a Timer Recording

When the VCR turns on automatically to make a timer recording, it does not disturb whatever program you may be watching at the time. Press the VCR/TVswitch to turn on the VCR light if you want to monitor the recording.

Stopping a Timer Recording While In Progress

Press POWER and then press STOP within 10 seconds.

(Press POWER once more to turn off the VCR). This erases a Normal program from the timer's memory, but a

Daily or Weekly program will record on the next sched- uled day.

Selected models of RCA color TV receivers and monitor/ 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 here. These but- tons have generally the same functions as the ones with the same names on the front panel of the VCR, but there are some differences.

???Any VCR tuner channel may be selected by pressing two of the Digit buttons on the hand unit. Press 0 first to select tuner channels 1 through 9.

???Separate buttons turn the VCR on and off.

???Simply press the Record button to record. It is not nec- essary to press the Play button at the same time.

Note: When you use CHANNEL UP or DOWN on the Digi- tal Command Center hand unit, the VCR uses its internal scan list of channels, not the scan list that you program- med into the hand unit for controlling the TV.

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Same as Numbers buttons on VCR's hand unit.

as "Stop" on front panel.

when VCR is

or reverse scan when in PIs

Press for when VCR is

or forward scan when in Pla

Press to search backward when VCR is playing.

Same as CLEAR on VCR's hand unit.

Press to search

when VCR is playing

Turns on VCR.

Same as Numbers buttons on VCR's hand unit.

Same as "Pause"

on front pane.

Press to record. Press to search backward I when VCR is playing I

/

Same as CLEAR on I----I VCR's hand unit./

Press to rewind

Same as PROGRAM

on VCR's hand unit.

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Same as "Pause" on front panel.

Same as "F.ADV" on the VCR's hand unit.

higher or lower VCR's scan list.

ame as "SLOW" on the VCR's J unit.

Turns power off.

Press to switch antenna between

TV and VCR. (Same as

TV/VCR Switch on VCR)

rums off power.

Select next higher or lower channel in VCR's scan list.

Same as "Stop" on front panel

--Press to play.

iPress to search forward when VCR I is playing.

Press for fast forward when VCR

is stopped. Press for forward search whenVCR spayng.

Press to switch antenna between

I TV and VCR

Several accessories are available that will enable you to ex- pand your home video system. You may also find some of these items helpful when installing your VCR. A few accesso- ries are pictured here to briefly familiarize you with the different

types that are available. 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.

Video Cameras and Camcorders

Optional Accessories

SWITCHES

switch which performs Ihe same functions outlined

_AHThis Is an economy two-position 75-ohm coaxial 028 for the AH041 switch, shown below

times referred to as an A-B switch) used for switching a single signal source to two separate Thisoutputis devices,a 2-positionsuch75as-ohma cabtecoaxiaJ-TV switchinput to(somea TV-

H041 set or VCR.

See your RCA dealer for complete details on the wide selection of Color Video Cameras and Camcorders (combination camera/recorder) that is available for use with your new VCR.

CABLES

Cable designed for use with VCRs, Video Cameras,

or any other equipment requiring 75-ohm "F'-type interconnecting cables,

AH037 - 3 ft; AH008 - 9 fl;

AH007 - 6 ft; AH009 - 16 ft

3' general-purpose coaxial cable for use in audio and vid6o applications. It is fitted with RCA

phono-type connectors and is used with VCRs,

Monitors, and other related audio and video AH036 equipment

Provides quick-connect application of 75-ohm

"P-type cable Used w h VCRs, Video Cameras, TV

receivers, and other electronic devices.

A 5' shielded audio/video cable specifically designed for video and audio use with video cameras and

VCR equipment

A twin-jacketed dual-conductor audio cable used for

connection of stereo speakers to stereo video

instruments. It is two color*coded and is equipped with RCA phono-plugs at each end

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AH047

SPLITTER/COMBINER

Used as a splitter to divide a signal from a single 75*ohm source so that it may be fed to two separate devices. For example, a single 75-ohm antenna lead-in signal split to feed two TV receivers When used as a combiner, signals from two sources are fed through two inputs to a single output

HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE

cleaningThe AVO09Wcassetteheadwhich-cleaningyou kitinsertusesinathespecialVCR just as you would a standard tape cassette

Format

Record/Playback System:

Video Signal:

Antenna

Tuner

Type

Broadcast Channels:

VHS

3-Head: 2 video record/ playback heads. 1 special effects head

EIA standard: NTSC color

75-ohm external VHF antenna terminal

300-ohm external UHF antenna

Auto-programming frequency synthesis, 119 channels

VHF 2 - 13, UHF 14-83

Specifications

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

RCA Limited Warranty

Video Cassette Recorder

IIII

What does your warranty cover:

??? Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after purchase:

???Ninety days for labor charges.

???One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental VCR's begins with the first rental.

What will RCA do:

???Pay any RCA Authorized Servieenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.

???Provide new or, at out option, rebuilt replacement parts for the RCA Authorized VCR Servicenter to make the repairs.

How do you get service:

???Take your VCR to any RCA Authorized VCR Ser- vicenter or to the RCA Service Company. For their 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.

???Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

Si un livret d'instructions en francais n'est pas inclus avec

votre appareit, vous pouvez en obtenir un (INDIQUER LE NUMERO DE MODt:LE VOTRE NOM ET VOTRE AD-

RESSE) en vous addressant a:

What does your warranty not cover:

???Transportatloh to and from the Servicenter.

???Customer instruction. Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and

user controls. For additional information ask your dealer.

???Installation and set-up service adjustments.

???Signal reception problems caused by external an- tenna or cable systems.

???Damage from misuse or neglect.

???Cleaning of video/audio heads, which is normal maintenance.

???VCR's which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

???VCR's purchased or serviced outside the USA.

How does state law relate to this warranty:

???This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

What if you purchased your VCR in Canada:

??? Refer to the Canadian Warranty.