RCA PSVR65 manual

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Hooking Up the VCR Choosing a Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box . . . . . . . .3 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 Hooking Up the VCR Hooking Up the VCR The hookups on pages 3 through 7 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B and C). The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be needed. The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a T[...]

3 Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO R R L IN OUT IN OUT Back of VCR Back of TV 300/75 Ohm Adapter OR From Antenna or Cable Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TELEVISION MONO L Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic Hookup Use this hookup for[...]

4 Hooking Up the VCR Cable System with Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO R R L IN OUT IN OUT Back of VCR OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Separator IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TELEVISION MONO L S-VIDEO AUDIO CABLE / ANTENNA L / MONO RIGHT [...]

5 Cable System with Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Cable System with Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per -View , etc.) CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO R R L IN OUT IN OUT Back of VCR OUT IN Cable Box From Cable RF Coaxial Cable Back of TV Cable/ Antenna OR VHF UHF RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) 75 to 75/300 Ohm Sepa[...]

6 Hooking Up the VCR Position the Receiver Position the receiver above the VCR. You may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR. Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the satellite receiver. The slots on top of the [...]

7 Advanced Hookup with Basic Receiver Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has one set of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. 1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite receiver. To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video inp[...]

8 Connecting T wo VCRs for Copying T apes CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO R R L IN OUT IN OUT CH 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO R R L IN OUT IN OUT Playback VCR RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) Recording VCR Audio/Video Cables RF Coaxial Cable or Use the previously selected hookup to the TV. From Antenna, Cable or Cable Box IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO TELEVISION IN FROM ANTENNA OUT TO [...]

9 Setting Up the VCR Startup Check Accessories With VCR Contact your dealer if any items are missing. Setting Up the VCR Now that you have properly connected the TV and VCR, you are ready to set up the VCR to meet your personal needs. This section discusses the basic setup necessary for your VCR to operate properly. Remote (Stock No. 232843) SEARCH[...]

10 Startup Insert Batteries In Remote Use the On-Screen Menu System Point and Select is the method you use to move through the menu system. There are two ways to access (or change) a menu or feature: number buttons and arrow buttons. Only the number buttons are referenced throughout this manual to explain the VCR features and operations. Using the [...]

11 SETUP The setup procedure will help you configure your VCR. Would you like to begin the setup procedure now? 1 Begin setup 2 Cancel Setting Up the VCR T urn On the VCR 1. Press VCR1 on the remote. The first time you turn on the VCR, the SETUP menu will appear. Follow the steps on the screen to automatically set-up a satellite receiver or cable b[...]

12 Startup Set Up a Digital Satellite Receiver (continued) 4. Press MENU¥PROG to proceed. Digital satellite receiver turned on: The receiver turned on and tuned to channel 200. Press 1 and proceed to CABLE BOX SETUP. The VCR will now turn on and tune your receiver to the correct channel during timer recordings. Ð Ð Ð DSS will appear for channel[...]

13 Code Number(s) 53,54 07, 08 07, 08 07,08 02 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36 12, 13, 34,48 37, 43 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46,47 37, 43 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41 09 01, 16, 38 16 03, 27, 39 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41 18, 20, 44 07, 08 00, 27 12, 13 02, 33 44 03, 22, 35 11 06 10, 11 17, 21,49, 50 31, 32, 41 51, 5[...]

14 Startup SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October? 1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue SET TIME ZONE What is your time zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue Set Up Clock and Auto Channel Search Follow the steps o[...]

15 Setting Up the VCR If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful: 1. Press 1 to display the set time and date screen. 2. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the remote. Press 0 before single-digit numbers. Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of 5:07. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrec[...]

16 Startup Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2•DVD Button You can program this VCR to respond to the VCR1 or VCR2¥DVD button on the remote. Details are on page 21. ■ Press 1 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR1 button. ■ Press 2 if you want your VCR to respond to the VCR2¥DVD button on the remote. Remember you must press VCR1 or VCR2¥DVD o[...]

17 Setting Up the VCR Use TV•VCR Button Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups. When using one of the basic hookups, the TV¥VCR button lets you switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture from the TV channel. This button lets you record a program on the VCR while watching another channel on the TV. (Details are [...]

18 Using the Remote Control Light Button Your back-lit 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 eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve batt[...]

19 VCR Function Buttons VCR Function Buttons Press VCR1 (VCR2¥DVD) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function buttons. PLAY Plays a tape. PWR Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Press twice to turn off all compatible ProScan or RCA components. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel a[...]

20 Using the Remote Control CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel. Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel using the number buttons. PWR Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Press twice to turn off all compatible ProScan or RCA components. Cable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons Press the SAT¥CABLE button[...]

21 Controlling a VCR Controlling the VCR The VCRÕs remote controls two compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCRs with the VCR1 and VCR2¥DVD buttons. Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to VCR1 without being programmed. If you own two compatible VCRs, test them to see if VCR1 turns on both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR t[...]

22 Using the Remote Control Controlling a TV The VCRÔs remote is preprogrammed to control the basic functions of a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV. The remote can also be set up to control other manufacturerÔs brands. To program the remote, use the remote buttons that correspond to your brand. Operate the TV After you have set up your remote to[...]

23 Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver Controlling a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver The SAT¥CABLE button on the VCRÕs remote is preprogrammed to control either a compatible RCA cable box or a ProScan, RCA, or GE satellite receiver. If your cable box or satellite receiver is another manufacturerÕs brand and has its own remote, you [...]

24 Using the Remote Control Controlling an Auxiliary Component The remote that came packed with your VCR is also capable of controlling one compatible RCA audio component (such as an AM/FM radio, CD player, tape player, phonograph); ProScan, RCA or GE digital satellite receiver; or RCA DVD component. The remote must be programmed for the specific c[...]

25 Playing a T ape Playing a T ape This section introduces you to the basic operation of your VCR and discusses the following playback features: ■ Auto Play ■ Manual Tracking ■ Tape Playback ■ Pause for Stop Action ■ DISPLAY Button ■ Pro-Tect Plus ª Locking ■ Slow Motion ■ Program Information ■ Index Search ■ Picture Search ■[...]

26 Playing a T ape Auto Play Feature This feature lets you tell the VCR whether you want it to automatically start playing a tape that is inserted with the safety tab removed. 1. Press MENU¥PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 2 to select Auto Play: ON or OFF. ■ ■ Select ON to have a[...]

27 Using the Playback Features Picture Search You can search a picture during playback by fast forwarding or rewinding the tape. Sound is turned off during picture search. The picture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed. Fast Forward Search 1. Press FF on the remote or turn the SHUTTLE DIAL clockwise toward FWD on the VCR to search fo[...]

28 Playing a T ape DISPLA Y Button 1. Press DISPLAY to display the status of the VCR, channel number, station ID (if available), time counter, title of program (if available) date, time, and tape speed on the TV screen. The time will appear in the display panel. The time and date must be set before they are displayed. If you do not press DISPLAY ag[...]

29 T ime Counter The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a prerecorded tape. It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR. For example, if a 30-minute program was recorded at the beginning of the tape, yo[...]

30 Playing a T ape T ape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, you must connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiv[...]

31 Index Search The VCR has a ÒVHS Index Search SystemÓ that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a new recording. During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks. The VCR will automatically locate the index number you select. The VCR will search forward or reverse from the [...]

32 Playing a T ape BLANK SEARCH Press FF to begin Searching for blank section of tape. Press SEARCH to exit Blank Search The VCR searches forward for blank portions of the tape that are more than six seconds in length. 1. Insert the tape and press STOP. 2. Press SEARCH on the remote three times to display the BLANK SEARCH menu on the TV screen. 3. [...]

33 COMMERCIAL A ADV ANCE™ Feature COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEª is a patented technology that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected commercial segments or you can choose to manually skip them. This feature reduces three minutes of com[...]

34 Commercial Advance Feature T o Select a Background for Playback 1. Press MENU¥PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu. 3. Press 7 to select CA Display: BLUE or VIDEO. ■ Select BLUE to have the VCR display a blue screen while it advances through the block of marked commercials. ■ Select VIDEO to have the[...]

35 Recording a Program Recording a Program This section explains the available recording options, including the following: ■ Basic Recording ■ Recording Features ■ Program Express Recording ■ Express (XPR) Recording ■ VCR Plus+ Recording ■ Timer Recording ■ Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording ■ Audio Only Rec[...]

Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds Press SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). The speed you select appears on the TV screen and in the VCRÕs display panel. The VCR automatically selects the playback speed (SP, LP, or SLP). ■ SP (Standard Play) gives the best quality recording. That is why most pr[...]

37 Express Recording (XPR) Each press increases the time. The amount of time the VCR will record and X-REC will appear in the VCRÕs display panel. You can increase the amount of recording time by pressing REC on the remote or RECORD on the VCR. Stopping a Recording in Progress With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds. With the [...]

38 Recording a Program 1. Prepare the worksheet on the next page for the VCR Plus+ channels that are different than the channels you receive them on. Refer to the chart below for standardized VCR Plus+ channel numbers. *VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. Recording While Y ou’re A way (VCR Plus+* Recording) V[...]

39 Recording While Y ou’re A way VCR Plus+ ä Channel W orksheet Use this worksheet to create a listing from which you can set up your VCR for VCR Plus+ programming. Broadcast or Cable TV Station Name (Such as ABC, NBC, CBS, etc.) VCR Plus + Channel Number* (See Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Chart) Channel Number You Receive This Station On** * [...]

40 Recording a Program VCR Plus+ Recording (continued) The VCR Plus+ and timer program features let you program the VCR to record up to eight different programs. Before using VCR Plus+ to record a program, make sure that: ■ The clock is set correctly. ■ A tape with safety tab has been inserted with enough tape to record the programs. ■ The re[...]

41 Setting a T imer Recording (Using On-Screen Menus) 1. Press MENU¥PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 2 to display TIMER RECORDINGS menu. 3. Press 1 to display Create a New Program menu. 4. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select type of program. 1 One Time Ñ single program recorded once. 2 Daily Ñ program recorded at same time every day. [...]

42 Recording a Program Stopping a VCR Plus+ or T imer Recording in Progress With the VCR: Press POWER and then STOP within a few seconds. With the Remote: Press VCR1 (VCR2¥DVD) and then STOP within a few seconds. Checking, Editing, or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or T imer Recording 1. Press MENU¥PROG on remote to display VCR MAIN MENU on TV screen. 2. P[...]

43 T imer Recording From the VCR’ s Line Input The line input refers to the signal coming from the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks of the VCR. Recording from the line input is convenient if you have a satellite receiver or similar component attached to these jacks. To timer record from the component connected to the VCRÕs line input: press INPUT once t[...]

44 Recording a Program T o Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input. Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception: STEREO/MONO/ SAP feature lets you select [...]

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language/Langue 8 Audio 0 Exit 45 Recording Audio Only Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN (MONO L and R) jacks on the back or front of the VCR. Any video on the tape will be erased when recording aud[...]

46 Recording a Program Using T wo VCRs for Copying and Editing T apes Use this VCR as the playback VCR and the other VCR as the recording VCR. If you have two compatible VCRÕs, use the AutoEdit feature described on the next page. Operating Instructions 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune TV to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video i[...]

47 Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit TM Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to VCR2¥DVD on the remote as described on page 21. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording VCR, which should respond to VCR1. 1. Follow steps 1 Ð 4 in the ÒOperating InstructionsÓ on page 46. 2. Press VCR1 on remot[...]

48 Reference Reference This reference section includes the following information: ■ Controls ■ Cleaning the VCR ■ Questions About Commercial Advance ■ Index ■ Specifications ■ Trouble Shooting Guide ■ Warranty Information Controls Front Panel P OWER E JECT T V¥ V CR P LAY R E W F W D STOP PAUSE RECORD VIDEO IN MONO L ¥ AUDIO IN ¥ R[...]

49 Location of Controls Back Panel CH3 CH4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups. IN FROM ANTENNA Connector Receives the signal from an antenna, cable system, or satellite receiver that is attached to this connector. OUT TO TELEVISION Connector Passes si[...]

50 Reference Cassette-In Indicator ( ) Lights when a tape is in the VCR. Channel Number, L1 , or L2 The channel number or line indicator ( L1 or L2 ) is displayed. Press INPUT to select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 to record from the jacks on the front of the VCR. HIFI Indicator Lights during hi-fi playback when the Tape[...]

51 Specifications Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-Head System Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channels capability* (122 cable channels) Type: Autopro[...]

52 Reference T rouble Shooting Guide Sometimes problems can be easily solved by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your VCR to an Authorized ProScan VCR Servicenter. Trouble Here's what to try: No power Clock shows incorrect time or date VCR does not respond to remote Remote no longer controls a ProScan T[...]

53 T roubleshooting Guide Trouble Here's what to try: ■ Press TV¥VCR to turn VCR indicator on. ■ Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR. ■ Check TVÕs fine tuning. ■ Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor. ■ Set TV monitor to video input ch[...]

Segment of tape plays over and over Stereo or SAP sound not recorded No stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisy Tape continues forward or reverse search during jog shuttle operation VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback VCR forwards through a rental or pre-recorded tape displaying a blue [...]

55 References Questions and Answers A bou t COMMERCIAL A ADV ANCE™ Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings? How fast does the COMMERCIAL A ADVANCEªVCR scan through the commercial breaks? Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them? What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program? Once a recording ha[...]

56 Limited W arranty Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: ■ Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ■ Six months for labor charges ■ One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What[...]

57 Index Laserdisc Player . . . . . . . . . .21 Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . .23 TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Copying and Editing Tapes 46,47 Copying Tape, Connections . . .8 Date and Time, Setting . . . . . . .15 Daylight Savings Time . . . . . . .14 Digital Satellite Receiver[...]

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