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video cassette recorder
user's guide
VR691HF
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury'.
Caution:
This
symbol instructions
indicates
important
accompanying the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention:
Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques,
introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante
Refer to the identification/rating
product for its proper operating
F('C Regulations
equipment
de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.
label located on the back panel of your
voltage.
state that unauthorized
may void the user's authority
changes or modifications
to this
to operate it.
Cable TV Installer:
This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) whicll provides guidelines
and, in particular,
grounding
for proper grounding
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
system of the building
to the
as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Product
Registration
Please fill out the product registration
Returning
card and return
it immediately.
this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty
parts and service and for
proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back
of the product.
Model No.
VR691HF
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Add ress/Phone:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this produ_-t to rain or moisture.
First Things First .......................................................................
3
Setting
9
up the
VCR
..................................................................
Using the QuickSet Guide .......................................................................................I0
Using the Menus to Set Up Features ....................................................................I0
Language ......................................................................................................................I 0
Digital Satellite System Setup .........................................................................I I
Cable Box Setup ................................................................................................13
VCR Channels List ............................................................................................15
To Auto Channel Search ..........................................................................15
To Change the SignalType .......................................................................16
To Add or Remove Channels .................................................................16
Time and Date ...................................................................................................17
Auto Clock Set Feature ...........................................................................17
Set theTime
Zone ....................................................................................17
Set Daylight-Saving Time ..........................................................................18
Set theTime and Date Manually ............................................................19
VCR Plus+ Channels .........................................................................................20
Additional
Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu .................................22
RemoteVCR
I/VCR2 Option ..........................................................................22
Auto Play ..............................................................................................................
23
Auto TV/VCR .....................................................................................................23
Front Panel (VCR Display) ..............................................................................24
Tape Speed ...........................................................................................................24
VCR Basics ..............................................................................
25
Remote Buttons ..........................................................................................................
26
Component Buttons .................................................................................26
VCR Function Buttons .............................................................................26
TV Function Buttons ................................................................................28
Playing aTape ...............................................................................................................
28
Automatic Rewind .....................................................................................................29
Tape Eject ....................................................................................................................29
Recording ....................................................................................................................29
Check the SafetyTab ........................................................................................30
Recording ...............................................................................
31
Recording Features ...................................................................................................32
Express Recording .............................................................................................32
Timer Recording ................................................................................................33
Timer
Recording withVCR
Stopping aTimer
Plus+ ..................................................................34
Recording ............................................................................36
Reviewing and Clearing Programs .................................................................36
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second
Audio Program) ...........................................................................................36
Recording Audio Only ......................................................................................37
Using Two VCRs for" Copying and Editing Tapes ..........................................38
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ........................................................39
1
Programming
the Remote .....................................................
41
To Control
aTV .........................................................................................................42
To Control
a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ....................................................44
To Control
an Auxiliary
To Control
a Laser Disc Player or DVD Component
Other
Component
....................................................................45
......................................46
Features .......................................................................
COMMERCIALI_
I_ADVANCE
MOVIEI_ I_ADVANCE
47
...............................................................................48
..............................................................................................5 I
Picture Search Options ............................................................................................53
Forward and Reverse Search ..........................................................................53
Slow Motion .......................................................................................................54
Frame Advance ....................................................................................................
54
Index Search .......................................................................................................54
Zero Search ........................................................................................................55
Blank Search .......................................................................................................56
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ...........................................................................56
Tracking ........................................................................................................................56
Auto Repeat ................................................................................................................57
Time Counter
............................................................................................................58
On-Screen Displays ....................................................................................................
58
Audio Set-Up Features .............................................................................................59
Reception .............................................................................................................
59
Tape Playback .....................................................................................................60
Connections
...........................................................................
Things to Know Before Connecting
ConnectingYourVCR
Components
61
............................................61
...............................................................................................62
Jacks and Cables .................................................................................................
62
Choosing a VCR Connection
Advantages of AudioNideo
........................................................................63
Cable Connections
Don't Forget About the Auto TVNCR
....................................... 63
Feature ..........................................63
-IV with RF Jack Only .......................................................................................64
TV with Audio/Video
Jacks ..............................................................................65
TV with Audio/Video
Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble
Pay Channels Only ................................................................66
-IV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ........................................................67
TV with Audio/Video
Appendix
Jacks and Satellite Receiver .....................................68
A: Reference
.........................................................
69
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................
70
Display Panel ................................................................................................................
71
Back Panel ...................................................................................................................72
Troubleshooting
Tips .................................................................................................73
Questions and Answers About
COMMERCIALI_
I'ADVANCE
..................... 77
Specifications ..............................................................................................................78
Cleaning the VCR .......................................................................................................78
Limited Warranty
.......................................................................................................79
Index .......................................................................................
2
80
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;rod I wrote
that
And,
IS SUSAN...
this User's
Guide.
you have a rewarding
I think
you'll
can be accessed
READ THE
you to yourVCR,
experience.
the features
the on-screen
sections
FIRST
F
that
menus.
f
SECTIONS
of the manual
introduce
and show you how to set theVCR
up and use the on-screen
sections
with
FIRSTTHREE
'The first three
FIRSTTHINGS
It's my job to see
user manual
be pleased
through
1
menus.
Reading
gives you the basic information
V
these
you need
to use yourVCR.
WHAT'S
The
rest
of the book
recording
information,
connections
includes
index.
V
LEFT?
section,
highlights
contains
playback
a detailed
and a reference
troubleshooting
and
tips, limited
section
that
warranty,
V
and
READ
ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video
cassette recorder.
3
STEP 1: UNPACK
The following
WHAT'S
BOX
items come packed in the box:
•
VCR
•
Remote control
•
RF coaxial cable
STEP 2: INSTALL
REMOTE
IN THE
BATTERIES
IN THE
CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries
in your VCR remote.
1.
Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2.
Place the batteries
in the remote, matching
of each battery to the diagram
3.
the + and - ends
inside the compartment.
Replace the cover.
STEP 3: CONNECT
YOUR
VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna
or cable system
CABLE, CABL[
and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV
BOX, OR_AANTENNA
jacks for a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward the
VCR
back of the manual.
R _u D_
L
VDEO
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,_,O-_-O
TV
4
.....
_"
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the
outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.
STEP 5: TUNE
THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing
channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or
channel 4--the channel you want to use on your TV.
If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with
audiolvideo cables, select the TV's video input to see the
signal. See the TV Owner's Manual.
STEP 6: TURN
ON THE VCR
The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning
of the QuickSet Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you
choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature
individually.
Go to the next step to understand
how to move through
and
change items in the menu system.
VCR Viewing
When
Channel
using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT
TO TV jacks to connect
your
TV to channel
When
connect
your VCR, tune
3 or 4.
using the AUDIO/VIDEO
your
TV's video
VCR0 tune
your
jacks to
TV to the
input.
5
STEP 7: ACCESS THE
The MENU and number
buttons
MENUS
let you access, select and change
menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you
would
1.
2.
3.
do the following:
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
MAIN
Plus+
1
VCR
2
Timer
3
4
Time
Channels
5
6
7
Setup
Preferences
Audio
8
0
Languages
Exit
MENU
Recordings
Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
Control:
1
Remote
2
3
6
Auto
Auto
Front
Play:
TV/VCR:
Panel:
VCR1
ON
ON
AUTO
5
Tape
Speed:
SLP
6
?
Set
Auto
Commercial
0
Exit
Repeat
Advance
Press 2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1
Remote
2
3
4
Auto
Auto
Front
Play:
TV/VCR:
Panel:
Control:
VCR1
OFF
ON
AUTO
5
Tape
Speed:
SLP
6
Z
Set
Auto
Commercial
Repeat
Advance
Exit
See Additional
Set-Up Features for detailed
about the Auto Play feature.
6
information
STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR
Once you understand
how to move around through
the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
7
ON-SCREEN
GUIDE
AND
ADDITIONAL
_;ET-U P FEATURES
The
QuickSet
Guide
takes
you through
VCR.
In addition
features
you
is a one-time
procedure
specific features to set up your
to the Guide,
may want
,,
Select
,,
Set Up for a Digital
-
Set Up for a Cable
,,
Set upVCR
there
are other
to set up, such as:
Channel
2
SETFING
I
UP THE VCR
¥
a Language
Satellite
¥
that
System
Box
List (Auto
Channel
Search)
,,
SetTime
Zone
and Daylight
',
Set theTime
*
Set upVCR
,
Set the
.,
Set theAuto
Play feature
•
Set theAuto
TV/VCR
feature
•
Set the
Panel
Brightness
•
Set theTape
and Date
Savings
Clock)
Manually
Plus+ Channels
RemoteVCRI/VCR2
Front
(Auto
Speed
feature
feature
feature
9
USING THE QUICKSET
GUIDE
The QuickSet Guide is an automated
procedure
that helps you
set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first
screen of the Guide appears.
Select
a
language.
Seleccione
un
Choisissez
une
1
2
English
Espanol
3
Franpais
Just follow
idioma.
langue.
the step-by-step
procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
•
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or TV's video line input.
•
Make sure VCR indicator
is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV
jacks.
•
Check your connections.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually,
the next section.
If you ever need to manually
enter setup.
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 5 to display the Setup menu.
USING
THE
MENUS
You can set up features
that
appears
well
as a few others
using your
TO SET UP FEATURES
by using the menu
in the QuickSet
you
then go to
Guide
may want
system.
is explained
you begin
VCR.
LANGUAGE
Guide
If you choose not to use the QuickSet
Each feature
in this section
to set up before
QuickSet
as
Guide to set up the VCR, you carl exit
now and return to the guide through
Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.
I°ns re1n
Not all the VCR :screensare shown in this
Select your preferred
language,
appear in that language.
10
and the on-screen displays will
manual when explaining the features.
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
MAIN
I
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
4
Channels
5
Setup
6
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select
a
language.
1>English
2
Espanol
3
Francais
Press
3.
MENU
to
continue
Select English, Espahol (Spanish), or Fran_ais (French).
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
SYSTEM
SETUP
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE digital
,satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start
time of a timer recording.
For other brands, the VCR tunes the
ireceiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
on.
MAIN
1
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
4
Channels
5
Setup
6
7
Preferences
Audio
8
Language
0
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1
Auto
2
AddlRemove
Channel
3
4
Signal
Type:
CABLE
VCR
Plus+
Channel
5
Cable
6
DSS
0
Exit
Box
Search
Channels
t.ist
Setup
Setup
11
3.
Press 6 to select DSSSETUP.
DSS
On
what
the
does
receive
the
Enter
Press
,
channel
VCR
from
SETUP
DSS
signals
receiver?
01-125
or INPUT
MENU
to cancel
Enter the output
channel of your digital satellite
receiver,
usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The
VCR confirms that it receives all DSSsignals on the
specified channel.
DSS
The
VCR
will
receive
from
the
on
SETUP
channel
Press
now
all
DSS
signals
receiver
03.
MENU
to
continue
Press MENU and enter the code for your digital
S.
satellite
receiver from the Digital Satellite Receiver Codes list.
DSS
Enter
the
DSS
SETUP
code
receiver
list
in
for
from
your
your
the
User's
Manual
O0
.
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
to
to
correct
continue
Turn on your digital
satellite
receiver and tune it to channel
100 and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.
Please
DSS
it
DSS
SETUP
turn
on
Receiver
to
channel
• Digital
your
Satellite
Receiver
Codes
'
GE .....................................
O0
and
tune
100.
Panasonic...............................
01
ProScan .................................
00
RCA ..............................................................
00
Press
MENU
to
continue
Toshiba .........................................................
02
Sony ...............................................................
03
Once you have completed the setup,the VCR confirmsthe
DSS Setup iscompleted or canceled.
I
12.
J
all
of the
hemodels
VCR may
not brand:;
be able listed.
to control l
(:ABLE
BOX SETUP
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. There are two options:
,,
The first sets up the VCR for the output
channel of the cable
box signal.
The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable
box so it can control the cable box by changing
timer or VCR Plus+ recordings.
cable
channels for
Position the remote-
controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown in the
Connections section.
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
MAIN
1
VCR
2
Timer
3
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
.
1
Auto
2
Add/Remove
3
Signal
4
VCR
5
Cable
6
DSS
0
Exit
Channel
Search
Channels
Type:
Plus+
CABLE
Channel
Box
List
Setup
Setup
Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the
three choices.
CABLE
Do
you
box
to
channels
channels?
BOX
use
SETUP
your
receive
or
cable
ALL
only
SOME
Cable
1
ALL
channels
2
Only
SOME
3
Cancel
channels
setup
Box Setup
ALL channels:
output
channel
enter
two
of your
numbers
cable
for
box or
press INPUI.
Only SOME ch,annels:
if yolk, only
the cable box to tune
channels.
premium
use
Cancel setup: select to cancel.
13
.
If you selected ALL channels, enter the output
channel of
Cable
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.
CABLE
On
the
CABLE
SETUP
does
receive
signals
the
cable
box?
3.
or
(usually
4.
Video)
The
VCR
01-13
Press
MENU
or
to
Anvision
SETUP
will
receive
from
the
on
Enter
BOX
Eagle ...........................................................08
all
signals
cable
box
channel
04.
Press
cancel
CABLE
BOX
SETUP
your
cable
box
with
International
General
Instrument
a
.........................02
....................04, 05,
15, 23, 24, 25, 30,, 36, 46
Press MENU and select whether
controllable.
operated
Eastern
INPUT
MENU
to
will now receive all signals on the designated
Can
...........................................07, 08
now
continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR
.
...............................................07,08
Cablestar
channel
VCR
from
ABC .......................................................22,46
BOX
what
Box Codes
Hamlin
...................................12, 13,,34, 48
Hitachi
...........................................
37_,43, 46
Jerrold
........................... 04, 05,15, 23, 24,
channel.
25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47
Macom
your cable box is remote
.................................................37, 43
Magnavox .............................07, 08, 19, 2 I,
26, 28, 29, 32, 33,40, 41
NSC ..............................................................09
Oak .................................................01, 16,38
be
remote
Oak Sigma ...............................................16
control?
Panasonic .....................................03, 27, 39
Yes
2
No
Philips ...................................07,, 08, 19, 2 I,
I
26, 28,29,3,2,3:3,40,4
Pioneer
6.
If your cable box is remote-controllable,
to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
turn
it on and tune
it
I
........................................ 18, 20, 44
Rancltek ..............................................07, 08
RCA ......................................................00, 27
Regal .................................................... 12, 13
CABLE
BOX
Please
Cable
turn
on
your
Box
and
tune
it
channel
to
Regency ..............................................02, 33
SETUP
Samsung ....................................................44
Scientific
2.
Signature
Press
MENU
to
continue
Atlanta
..................... 03, 22, 35
....................................................
46
Sprucer .......................................................27
Starcom .......................................................
46
Sylvania .........................................................
II
.
Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box
Teknika ........................................................06
code
Texscan ................................................10, I I
list.
CABLE
BOX
SETUP
Enter
the
code
for
cable
box
from
the
list
in
Manual.
your
your
Tocom
....................................17, 2 I, 49, 50
Unika
..............................................
3 I, 32, 4 I
Viewstar
26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 4 I
Warner
Zenith
Press
MENU
...............................07, 08, 19, 2 I,
User's
to
Amex
.........................................44
...................................................14, 42
cancel.
#
The VCR may not be able to control
all models ,of the brands listed.
14
.
Select one of the choices and follow
the on-screen
instructions.
CABLE
Did
the
tune
1
2
3
BOX
SETUP
cable
to
box
channel
9?
Yes,
setup
is complete
No.
try
another
code
No,
cancel
setup
Once you have completed
the setup, the VCR confirms the
CABLE BOX SETUP is completed
VCR CHANNELS
or canceled.
LIST
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at
the factory. Even though
your VCR may come with a list, it's
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels depending on whether they are active.
To Auto
1.
2.
Channel
Search
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
MAIN
Plus+
1
VCR
2
Timer
3
4
Time
Channels
MENU
Recordings
5
Setup
6
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
Press 4to
display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
I
Auto
2
Add/Remove
Channel
Search
3
4
Signal
Type:
CABLE
VCR
Plus+
Channel
5
Cable
6
DSS
Channels
Box
List
Setup
Setup
Exit
15
3.
Press 1 to display
AUTO
CHANNEL
What
type
are
you
1
Cable
2
Antenna
.
CHANNEL
SEARCH menu.
SEARCH
of
signal
using?
TV
3>Detect
0
the AUTO
Automatically
Cancel
Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory.
Detect Automatically,
If you choose
the VCR automatically
detects which
signal system you have attached to your VCR.
AUTO
Now
Press
CHANNEL
SEARCH
scanning
any
channel
key
The VCR begins
takes about
should
cancel
scanning
one to two
once the search
down
to
14
for the available
minutes.
is complete.
only
Now pressing
select the active
channels--this
The lowest
channel
CHANNEL
is tuned
up or
channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3.
Press 3 to change the Signal Type between
Detect
CABLE and
ANTENNA.
A strong
Channels
cable or antenna
signal
in
your area may cause Auto Detect
to mis-detect. If this should
happen,
To Add or Remove
Automatically
system
:select 1 or 2 fog" the
you have.
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don't want to watch them.
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Auto
Channel
Searclh
Use the Auto Channel Search
feature to place all avai]lable
channels in memory.
If you ever change cable or
antenna signals, you may need to
Auto Channel Search again.
16
3.
Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the
channels you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE
Channel
is
CHANNELS
115
Channel
presently
Press
Press
TIME
ADD/REMOVE
ADDED
CLEAR
MENU
is
AND
to remove
to exit
CHANNELS
115
presently
Press
Press
INFO
MENU
REMOVED
to
to
add
exit
DATE
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto
Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each
time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is
advantageous
because it updates the time for you automatically.
The second way is entering
the time and date manually into the
menu system.
AUTO
CLOCK SET FEATURE
The Auto Clock feature
is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information
Coordinated
required,
and updates the clock using the
Universal Time. There are certain steps that are
such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,
and setting the Daylight-Savings
feature works.
feature,
before the Auto Clock
Set the Time Zone
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
I
VCR
2
Timer
3
Time
4
Channels
MAIN
MENU
Plus+
Selecting
Channels
Recordings
The CHANNEl
up and down
buttons
5
6
Setup
Preferences
in your
Audio
access those channels
VCR channel list.
active
7
8
0
Language
Exit
You can still access channels
not in
the channel list by using tile number
buttons on the remote.
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2.
Press 3 to display
the TIME menu.
TIME
3.
I
Set
Time
2
Auto
and
3
Set
Time
4
Set
Daylight
0
Exit
Clock
Date
Set:
Savings
Press 3 to display
SET
What
the SET TIME ZONE screen.
TIME
is
ON
Zone
your
ZONE
Time
Eastern
Zone?
2
Central
3
Mountain
4
Pacific
5
Alaska
6
Hawaii
Auto
1
With
a cable box, the VCR willl not
MENU
to
continue
channel
4.
Info
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the
7>Automatic
Press
Clock
Select your time zone.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the
clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information
carrying
try
tuning
a
the VCR (or cable box)to
channel
carrying
(usually
PBS), then turn the VCR off.
the XDS information
If the time does not set within
set the time and date through
minutes,
set the time and date
manually
through
the menu system.
Savings
stations for availability
with XDS.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3.
Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
Does
your
Daylight
from
Yes,
2
No
DST
MENU
Time
Because
is
observed
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
to
continue
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for a timer
Select one of the options.
•
DST is the acronym
•
If you
information
time
in April.
October?
to
4.
choose
Fall backward
begins on the first Sunday
3>Automatic
Press
of channels
In the Spring, daylight-saving
observe
Savings
April
I
SAVINGS
area
iitems.
ii
Spring forward;
DAYLIGHT
the menu
10
Check local cable system or TV
1.
SET
signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful,
it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or
Set Daylight
for
Automatic,
broadcast
recording
frame.
Daylight
Savings
in the signal
(channel).
falling
within
this time
In the Autumn, daylight-saving
time
ends on the last Sunday iinOctober.
Time.
the VCR sets the clock
tile clock automatically
using the DST
The VCR clock automatically
changes
from 2:00 AIVI to 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore,
recording length.
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the broadcast
it can affect your
SET TH E TIME
AN D DATE MANUALLY
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through
menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature
automatically
1.
is set to OFF
when you set the clock this way.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
the
MAIN
1
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1
Set
2
Auto
3
Set
Time
4
Set
Daylight
XDS
not
0
.
Time
and
Date
Clock
Set:
ON
Zone
Savings
Time
Data
found.
was
Exit
Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET
Time
TIME
AND
DATE
--:-(hh:mm)
,
Date
--/--/--
Press
MENU
to
cancel
Enterthe data usingthe number buttons.Press0 before
single-digit
numbers and followthe on-screendirections.
SET
TIME
Time
12:34
Date
11/18/97
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
AND
DATE
PM
Tuesday
to
to
correct
set
Time/Date
Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
1
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VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
Using VCR Plus+ can make
programming
cable or off-air
antenna
time
to set up a channel
right
now
abbreviated
Canada
1.
codes for typical
recordings
Two-DigitVCR
Numbers
for
have to put in a little
list. A worksheet
cable services
in the U.S. and
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
MAIN
I
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
Plus+ Channel
for Cable TV
(USA
and
are provided.
VCR
2.
easier, but you
timer
MENU
List)
35
American
Movie
39
Arts
Classics
57
Black Entertainment
54
B ravo
42
Cable
45
Cinemax
98
Cinemax
37
The
Discovery
53
The
Disney
63
Entertain
34
ESPN
47
The Family
33
Home
Box Office
95
Home
Box Office
2
96
Home
Box Office
3
51
The
46
Lifetime
58
The
48
MusicTelevision
49
The
38
Nickelodeon
64
NostalgiaTelevision
&-Entertainment
News
Network
Plus+
Recordings
Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
2
Channel
Channel
ment
Sports
Television
Network
Channel
CHANNELS
1
Auto
2
Add/Remove
3
4
Signal
Type:
CABLE
VCR
Plus+
Channel
5
Cable
6
DSS
0
3.
Channel
Box
List
Press 4 to display
Channel
S
Use
Press
the VCR Plus+ Channel
My
->
->
List screen.
Channel
--
->
QualityValue
41
Showtime
20
Cable
97
Showtime
59
Sports
Channel
52
Turner'
N etwork
44
USA-Network
2
Television
--
62
Video
--
93
Viewer's
Choice
I
94
Viewer's
Choice
2
55
WGN
43
VVTBS Atlanta
60
V_NOR-NewYork
to
select
to
change
0-9
MENU
to
save
following
the on-screen
directions
Hits I
Chicago
using your
See next p(lge for Canadian
Channel
5
3
Screen
Network
--
My
Li:_t
t-
Channel
46
4
Press
Press
Nashville
99
worksheet.
Use
Channel
1
Enter the data
VCR+
Movie
2
CH+/-
Press
Channel
Setup
Setup
3
Learning
Channels
Exit
VCR+
.
Search
VCR Plus+
Channel
List
-->
->
->
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2
--
I
--
CH+/0-9
MENU
to
Refer to your local television
a complete
your
select
to
change
to
save
is for an example
only.
VCR Plus+ channel
viewing
area or contact
cable company.
Using
save you some
time.
list for
list for
your
the list may
VCR PLUS+
WORKSHEET
Broadcast or
Cable.TV Station
Name
VCR Plus+ Channel
Number**
HBO
33
ESPN
34
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
Two-DigitVCR
Numbers
Plus+ Channel
for Cable TV
(Canadian
67
Allarcom
List)
P:tyTelevision/
Superchannel
il
44
Arts
'12
Cable
News
& Entertainment
New._, Network-HeaLdline
61
Cable
New._; Network
'70
Canadian
,56
Canal
69
Cathay
68
Chinavision
60
Country
63
Family
62
First Choio_
96
First Choio_Two
97
First Choio_Three
99
First Choice
90
House
91
La Chaine
51
The
65
MeteoMedia/The
48
MuchMusic
55
MusiquePIus
52
Nashville
73
Newsworld/CBC
53
Le Reseau
43
The
64
Super
Ec:ran
37
Super
Ecran
98
Super
Ecran C
66
"Telatino
46
'1"V5 Montreal
92
Viewer's
Choice
93
Viewer's
Cl_oice 2
94
Viewer's
Clhoice 3
95
Viewer's
Choice
71
Vision TV: Canada's
38
YouthTV,
Home
Shopping
Network
Famille
InternationalTelevision
Canada
Inc
Corp
Music Television
Channel
Four
of Commons
Francaise
Learni!_g Channel
Weather
Network
Network
I_letwork
,_es Sports
Sports
Network
B
Network
Canada
I
4
Faith
Nel._vork
Inc.
t
*Check
**Check
your
local or cable
your
local listing
for
listing
for the
broadcast
channel
number
you
or VCR Plus+ channel
receive
number
this station
on.
assigned.
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ADDITIONAL
SET-UP FEATURES
PREFERENCES
MENU
IN THE
The features in this section are all accessed through
PREFERENCESmenu.
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
the
MAIN
I
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
I
Remote
2
3
Auto
Auto
Control:
4
Front
5
Tape
6
7
Set
Auto
Commercial
0
Exit
VCRI
Play:
TV/VCR:
ON
ON
Panel:
AUTO
Speed:
SLP
Repeat
Advance
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
REMOTE
VCR1/VCR2
OPTION
The VCR's remote controls two compatible
GE VCRs. Most compatible
VCR1 button
compatible
without
RCA, ProScan, or
VCRs automatically
being programmed.
respond to the
If you own two
VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on
both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program
this VCR
to respond to the VCR2.DVD button on the remote.
Press 1 to select
VCR2°DVD
the Remote
button
to change.
Control
item.
Then
press the
Remote
Control
Remember
VCR2,DVD
you must press VCR1 or
on the remote--whichever
you selected
remote
22.
Option
in the menu--before
will operate
the VCR.
the
PREFERENCES
PREFERENCES
<
2
3
4
Press
Auto
Auto
Front
VCR2
PLay:
TV/VCR:
Panel:
5
Tape
Speed:
6
7
Set
Auto
Commercial
to
Change
ON
ON
AUIO
>
SLP
Repeat
Advance
1
Remote
2
3
4
Auto
Auto
Front
Control:
5
6
7
Tape
Speed:
Set
Auto
Repeat
Commercial
Advance
Play:
TV/VCR:
Panel:
VCR2
ON
ON
AUTO
SLP
Exit
Exit
The VCR will only respond to the VCR2mDVD button.
To change the remote setting
back to VCR1, display the
PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on
the remote.
AUTO
PLAY
This feature
allows the VCR to automatically
start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed.
between ON or OFF.
Press 2 to switch
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically
when the tape is inserted.
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
AUTO
TV/VC
This feature
R
controls whether the TVNCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on.
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFE
Select ON if you want
when
applies
the VCR is turned
if you
jacks of your
or 4 of your
the VCR to switch
on or a cassette
to the VCR mode
is inserted.
This only
connect
the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV
VCR and
TV and watch
your
VCR on channel
3
TV
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input
and you don't want your antenna/cable
by the VCR.
signal interrupted
Auto
TV/VCR
Pressing
between
TV-VCR will still switch
the VCR and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator
display
panel
TV mode:
in the
lights.
VCR indicator
turns
off.
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FRONT
PANEL
(VCR DISPLAY)
Tape Speeds
You can change the brightness
level of the fluorescent
display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the
SP (Standard Play)
options.
Gives the best quality recording,
•
AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
but fewer programs can be
recorded on the tape. Special
display when the VCR is off.
effects such as pause, slow motion,
•
BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back
•
DIM keeps the display
at a low brightness
level.
tapes recorded in this speed.
LP (Long Play')
Your VCR is capable of playing
TAPE SPEED
back tapes recorded in LR You
cannot record in the LP speed.
You can select a preferred
tape speed for recording. The speed
you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR
Plus+ recording
You can override
menus. Press 5 to switch between
SP and SLR
SLP(Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording
time of tapes recorded in SP.
speed
Special effects such as pause, slow
on the remote.
motion, picture search, and frame
advance work well when you play
the preferred
tape
•
Press the SPEEDbutton
•
Edit the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording
menu.
back tapes recorded in this speed.
Recording
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one
you have selected.
Time
SP
SLP
T-120
2Hr
6Hr
T-160
2Hr
8Hr
Cassette
40Min
Tape Speed
The speed of your timer
cannot
be changed
recording
is saved
into the editing
review.
recording
once the timer
unless you go
option
of program
Changing
yo_ur preferred
tape speed
does not affect those timer
recordings
already
The factory
speed
setting
for the VCR tape
is SLR
VCR playback
preferred
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programmed.
tape
is not affected
speed.
by the
LEARN THE
BASICS TO GET
YOU STARTED
TheseVCR
basics should
begin enjoying
control
recording
However,
enhance
aren't
playing
a program
there
more
Learning
a recorded
should
are other
the enjoyment
necessary
to learn
reading.
yourVCR.
functions,
be enough
features
of yourVCR,
yourVCR,
the remote
tape, and
do just that.
to get you started.
about
V
for you to
that
but they
If you want
just keep
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V
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to know in order to watch a movie
I VCR
Basics
you what
or tape
your_tells
favorite
show.you need
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REMOTE
BUTTONS
Your back-lit remote has a light button
(0)
that glows in the
YCR
SAT'CABLE
dark. Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The
remote buttons
remain lit when they are pressed within
seconds of each other. If a button
approximately
a few
VCIt.DVD
is not pressed within
eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve
AUX
Q ©
REV
PLAY
REC
STOP
FWD
battery power.
The remote control is capable of controlling
VCR, and if you have compatible
components,
more than just your
INFO
RCA, ProScan, or GE
you may be able to control them without
even
PAUSE
r-_3 c_3
SEARCH
@
®
having to program the remote.
COMPONENT
AUX
BUTTONS
Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible
RCA audio
component.
PWR
Turns off VCR when
turns
some compatible
remote
is set to control
components
the VCR. Also
on and off.
®
©
MUTE
GO BACK
®@®
®@®
®@®
]NPU]o
SAT-CABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite
receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be
programmed
to control different
CLEAR
(0_
TV.VCRo
"
SPEED
brands of receivers. Used with
F.ADV
the PWR button to turn on a compatible
programmed)
rv
and sets the remote to control the cable box.
Turns on a compatible
remote
cable box (if
to control
of TV (if programmed)
the PWR button
and sets the
to turn
remote
VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
the remote to control the VCR.
VCR2*DVD
Turns on a compatible
'.sets remote
to control
compatible
RCA or ProScan
programmed
VCR
VCR when
to control
CHAN Up or Down
RCA, ProScan,
it has been setup.
or GE VCR and
Turns on
laser disc player. Also can be
a compatible
FUNCTION
RCA DVD player.
BUTFONS
Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR's channel memory.
ISLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer
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D
RCA, ProScan0 or GE TV and sets the
the, TV. Also used with
on a different
brand
to control the TV.
<>
EDIT
recording.
SLOW
TRACKING
EDIT Signals two properly connected
compatible
VCRs to begin
copying a tape.
F.ADV (Frame Advance)
Advances the tape one frame at a
time during play-pause.
FWD Fast forwards
forward
through
the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
a tape during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and increases slow-motion
GO BACK
speed.
Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR's tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component
to the audio/video
MENU.PROG
Numbers
connected
input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
Displays VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
(0 through
9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording.
Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
PWR Turns the VCR off.
REC Starts VCR recording.
Also used for express recording.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward
through
a tape during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and decreases slow-motion
SEARCH Displays MOVIE,,ADVANCE
speed.
screen for prerecorded
movies or displays Index, Zero, and Blank Search menus on TV
screen. Starts COMMERCIAL,
playback.
SLOW + and -
,ADVANCE
Used for slow-motion
skipping during
playback. Press + to
increase the speed or - to decrease the speed.
SPEED Selects a recording
speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function
rewind, or fast forward.
such as record, playback,
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TRACKING Up or Down
Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion,
pause. Reduces picture "jitter"
TV,VCR
during stop-action
or
VCR
playback.
Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or cable/antenna
TV FUNCTION
SAT'GABLE
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system.
REV
PLAY
REC;
STOP
E>E>
BUTTONS
PAUSE
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CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the
FWD
C-ri-I
INFO
SEARCH
TV's channel memory.
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK
Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
MUTE
Q@®
®®®
INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.
MUTE
Reduces volume to minimum
Numbers
two
(0 through
numbers.
9)
Select a cable channel
holding 1 until
two numbers.
1 --
level.
Select a channel
appears
®®®
up to 99 by pressing
over 99 by pressing
on the screen.
GO BACK
INPUT
0
and
CLEAR
Then press the other
_-v0R
#_
_"
x_
SPEED
F.ADV
PWR
EDIT
Turns the TV on and off.
SLOW + andfeatures.
MOVE
Used with some TV menus to select and adjust
_
SLOW
VOL Up and
PLAYING
1.
Down
Raises and lowers
sound
TRACKING
of TV.
A TAPE
Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel
(3, 4, or TV's video input).
2.
Insert a tape in the VCR.
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(
TV Buttons
The TV buttons
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may not control
fealures
of all models
ProScan,
and GE TVs.
of RCA,
all
]
If the Auto Play feature
is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed).
•
Press FWD or REV to position the tape.
•
Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.
•
Press PAUSE for stop action.
•
Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
•
Press STOP to stop playback.
AUTOMATIC
REWI N D
The VCR automatically
rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding,
you can press
POWER (PWR) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
TAPE EJECT
Press EJECTon the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape.
RECORDING
If you want to record something
use basic recording.
1.
that you're watching,
you can
Pause
Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the
remote (see "Tape Speed" in Setting Up the VCR section for
information
2.
If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
about tape speeds).
few minutes 1:oreduce tape wear.
Press the RECORD (REC) button to begin recording.
tl
3.
1
Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording
during a commercial),
for a short time (like
press PAUSE instead of STOR
Automatic
Tracking
The VCR has automatic
adjusts
a tape
the picture
recorded
playing
on another
Automatic
tracking
whenever
a tape
VCR's power
tracking
when
is turned
is inserted
is turned
which
back
VCR.
on
or the
on.
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CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB
No matter which recording
option
you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is
in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab
removed.
Safety
Tab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
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SEVERAL
Now
that
RECORDING
you've
gone through
steps to operate
different
Recording
•
yourVCR,
recording
to suit your
OPTIONS
the necessary
I'll explain
features
that
V
the
are available
needs.
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Features:
Recording
(explained
in VCR
Basics section),
•
Express
•
Timer
Recording
•
Timer
•
Broadcast
Recording
Program
•
Audio
•
Copying
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Recording
Stereo
withVCR
or Second
Plus+
4
RECORDING
Audio
(SAP)
Only
Recording
and EditingTapes
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RECORDING
FEATURES
There are four ways to record programs:
•
Recording
program.
•
lets you press one button to start recording
(See VCR Basics section.)
Express Recording
are watching,
lets you start recording
a program you
and then set the VCR to automatically
recording after a designated
•
Timer Recording
Timer Recording
just by entering
lets you program
the VCR to automatically
with VCR Plus+ lets you program
EXPRESS RECORDING
remaining
portion
time.
a PlusCode number found
Use express recording
(XPR)
when you want to quickly record the
of the program you are watching.
Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton
remote,
2.
Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3.
Repeatedly
Press
press the RECORD button to set up the
CH
36
Length
REC
to
REC
0:00
set
CH
Record
length
36
Length
Press
REC
Each time you press the RECORD button,
recording
on the
duration.
REC
Record
the VCR
in some TV guides.
1.
recording
stop
period of time.
start and stop recording at a predetermined
•
a
to
1:30
set
length
you increase the
time (up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues
to record
indicate,
automatically
and then
for the amount
turns
off.
of time you
Express
Recording
Express recording is a great way to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you
have to leave.
To stop an exlpress recording, press
and hold STOP for a few seconds.
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TIMER
RECORDING
You can set up as many as eight timer recording
1.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
programs.
MAIN
1
VCR
2
Timer
3
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
Language
0
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER
RECORDINGS
I
Create
a
2
3
Review
Use
VCR
Existing
Plus+
New
Program
Progs.
Code
Timer
Recording
Information
Clock must be set correctly.
0
Insert
Exit
a tape
with
the safety
place and enough
3.
Select I to Create a New
How
often
program
should
Program,
the program.
The output of your cable box appears
in the Channel item of the timer
this
record?
1
One
2
Daily
3
Weekdays
4
Weekly
0
Cancel
recording menu if you've ,set up the
VCR for a cable box for all channels.
time
(every
day)
(M--F)
(once
per
PROGRAMS
week)
Select how often you want the program to record.
Program
I
Channel
End
Start
Tape
Press
(One
time)
Time
Date
Speed
MENU
flashes
--::---::--
if there
Enter the data for the program
with the number buttons.
is no tape
turn
in the VCR.
receiver
the
it on before
the
timer
in the channel
recording
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select
For cable box
the line input), start time including
VCR cannot
The start date is automatically
has been set. It
recording
is 1:o begin. Enter tile cable
or satellite channel number to be
cancel
recorded
5.
iin the
off: the VCR
recording
VCR can control,
SLP
if you
where
appears
you turn
For cable box or satellite
--l--/--
to
programs
indicator
when
and a timer
I-
Time
two
ow:rlap.
The TIMER
display
Start
OVERLAP appears
have entered
the times
4.
tab in
tape to record
AM or PM, and end time.
entered based on the VCR
clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.
tune
record
of the
menu.
or satellite
control,
it to the channel
before
item
turn
receiver
lit on and
you want
the recording
the
to
is
to begin.
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.
Review the information
to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.
Program
I
(One
Channel
03
Start
Time
End
Time)
Time
Start
Date
Tape
Cable
08:00
PM
09:30
PM
10/24/97
Speed
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
TIMER
Program
FRI
SLP
I=SP
2=SLP
to
correct
to
WITH
You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify
have cable -iV and don't
box, have a cable
signal
to
tape
VCR
off
a
and
before
start
MENU
saved
insert
program
to
time.
continue
VCR PLUS+
timer
receive
been
recordable
turn
the
Press
RECORDING
has
Remember
the
save
I
programming
all channels
box the VCR can control,
through
if you
a cable
or if you get your
TV
off-air.
VCR
Setting
Up the Channel
VCR
List
MAIN
MENU
PLus+
Timer
Time
R_cordings
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do
it now.
Channel.
_
1.
I
Auto
Channel
2
Add/Remove
Channels
CHANNELS
Signal
Type:
CABLE
Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.
2.
Display
the VCR Plus+ Channel
3.
Go to Setting
Up Your
3
4
List menu.
VCR if you need
more
VCR
VCR+
information
Plus+
Search
Channel
My
List:
Channel
5
L,
on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.
2; ->
46
-->
->
2
Using
1.
VCR Plus+
Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
.
MAIN
I
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 1 to display
VCR
Enter
TV
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
VCR Plus+ and
the VCR PLUS+ menu.
PLUS+
PlusCode
(from
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Use
PlusCode
Number
listing)
to
to
correct
cancel
are registered
trademarks
of Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
CH+/-
Press
0-9
Press
NENU
1
Channel
23
--
to
select
to
change
to
save
.
Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television
programming
guide.
VCR
Enter
PLUS+
PlusCode
(from
Number
TV
listing)
12876
4.
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
to
correct
when
done
Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.
How
often
program
should
this
record?
I
One
2
Daily
time
3
4
Weekdays
Weekly
0
Cancel
(every
day)
(M-F)
(once
per
week)
Indicate how often you want the program
recorded.
S.
to be
r
Program
1
(One
Channel
03
Start
Time
End
Start
Time
Date
Tape
Speed
Press
Press
VCR Plus+ Recording
time)
Cable
08::00
PM
09:30
10/24/97
PM
Clock must
Insert a tape
FRI
SLP
CLEAR
MENU
be: set correctly'.
with
place and enough
to
adjust
save
to
Change
the speed
or the program
remote
with
the
end time
SPEED button
with
on the remote
the CLEAR button
on the
(if necessary).
Changing
the end time
not recognize,
comes
in handy
such as a sporting
broadcast time.
when
event,
you are
that
may
the times
to !;avethe program.
1
has
been
when
the VCR does
OVERLAP
two
number.
appears
programs
if you
where
overlap.
The TIMER
indicator
when
and a timer
flashes
Program
the
PLEASE
the PlusCode
have entered
display
Press MENU
to record
NUMBER...
RE-ENTER appears
PROGRAMS
recording
a program,
exceed the scheduled
7.
tape
tab in
program.
UNRECOGNIZED
.
the safety
appears
you turn
recording
if there
in the
off the: VCR
has been
is no tape
set. It
in the VCR.
saved
For a cable box the VCR can control,
Remember
to
recordable
turn
the
tape
VCR
off
the
program
a
insert
start
and
before
time.
turn
it on before
the recording
is
to begin.
For a cable box the VCR cannot
Press
MENU
to
control,
turn
it on and tune
channel
you 'want
it to the
continue
the recordinq
to record
before
is to begin.
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STOPPING
A TIMER
RECORDING
To stop or cancel a timer recording
in progress (even an express
recording):
•
Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.
REVIEWING
AND
CLEARING
PROGRAMS
To review programs that you have already set up:
1.
Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the
TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER
2.
RECORDINGS
1
Create
a
2
Review
Existing
3
Use
0
Exit
VCR
Plus+
Program
Progs.
Code
Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.
Program
I
Channel
Start
End
Time
Tape
(One
104
Time
Start
3.
New
Date
Speed
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
time)
Cable
12:00
AM
01:30
AM
10/24/97
FRI
SLP
to
for
erase
next
prog
Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.
RECORDING
(SECOND
BROADCAST
AUDIO
STEREO "IV OR SAP
PROGRAM)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP
(Second Audio Program).
1.
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel
(either 3, 4, or TV's video input).
2.
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Insert a tape
with
safety
tab in place.
!3. If your VCR viewing
channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press TV,VCR
to turn it on.
4.
Use the SPEED button
on the remote to select a recording
The tape speed indicator
speed.
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 section.
AUDIO
1
Reception:
STEREO
2
Tape
HI-FI
0
Exit
Playback:
7.
Press RECORD to start recording.
8.
Press STOP when you are finished.
RECORDING
AUDIO
ONLY
You can record audio only from another
audio source connected
to the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR.
1.
Press the INPUT button
once to record from the back AUDIO
IN jacks. L1 will appear in the VCR's display panel.
anything that was previously
ecording on
audio
only will erase
recorded
tile tape.
I
Press the INPUT button twice to record from the front AUDIO
Audio
IN jacks. L2 will appear in the VCR's display panel.
Connection
VCR
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2.
Use SPEEDon the remote to select the recording
speed.
3.
Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin
5 ,
I
recording.
4.
I
Press STOP when you are finished.
AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER
Playing
\ o
Back Audio Only
To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to
the appropriate
input on your amplifier
the phono input. Refer to your amplifier
or receiver. Do not use
or receiver user's guide.
II
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USING
TWO
VCRS FOR COPYING
AND
EDITING
'TAPES
Llse one VCR as the playback
recording
1.
VCR and the other as the
VCR.
Turn on the TV and VCRs.
12. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing
channel (either 3, 4, or TV's
video input).
13. If you connected
your
TO TV jacks, tune
selected
VCR using the IN FROM ANT and OUT
recording
If you have connected
jacks,
VCR to channel
on the back of the playback
your
one
VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO
press INPUT on the recording
line input.
3 or 4--the
VCR.
VCR's remote
to select
the
Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR and
Caution:
L2 for the jacks on the front.
The unauthorized
4.
Insert the tape
Insert
a blank
recording
5.
you want
tape
with
to copy into
safety
the playback
satellite
tab in place into the
VCR to begin
reach the point
or program
onqthe tape
copying,
press PAUSE again.
playback.
where
When
materials
of others.
you
you want
recording
broadcasts,
programs,
VCR.
Press PLAY on the playback
begin
VCR.
or other
copyrighted
may' infringe
the rights
to
You may need to adjust
r
Two VCR Connection
the tracking.
_3. Press the RECORD button,
recording
7.
press PAUSE, on the
CABLE BCX
VCR.
Press the PAUSE buttons
begin
then
copying
on both
VCRs at the same time
to
O
the tape.
PLAYBACK
;3.
To edit
D
Press PAUSE on recording
segments
that
you do not want
Locate the next segment
by using
VCR to pause
you want
Press PAUSE on both
to copy:
copying.
to copy on playback
FWD, REV, and PLAY, and then
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Press STOP on both
VCRs at the same time
VCRs when
you
VCR
press PAUSE.
to resume
copying.
9.
VCR
are finished.
RECORDING
VCR
of
television
TENNA
USING
DUAL
REMOTE
Use this VCR as the playback
WITH
AUTOEDIT
VCR and set it to respond to
VCR2oDVD 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 Two VCRs for Copying and
Editing Tapes."
2.
Press VCR1 on remote to control recording
VCR. Press
RECORD (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in
pause mode.
3.
4.
Press VCR2,DVD
on remote
to control
playback
VCR.
Use FWD, REV0and PLAY to locate the point where you want
to begin copying. Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put
playback
VCR in pause mode.
5.
Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.
6.
Press EDIT again when you want to pause copying.
7.
Repeat step 4 - 6 as needed.
8.
Press VCR1, STOP,then VCR2oDVD, STOP, when you are
finished.
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CONTROL
YOUR
COMPON
ENTS...
The
can be programmed
remote
components,
OTHER
such as a television,
cable box, laser disc player, DVD
audio
to control
satellite
several
V
receiver,
player, or RCA
component.
It is initially
or ProScan
programmed
TV
manufacturer's
or digital
brands
to control
satellite
an RCA,
receiver.
GE,
Other
need to be programmed.
V
V
PROGRAMMING
REMOTE
THE
¥
V
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PROGRAMMING
TH E REMOTE
TO CONTROL
ATV
If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the
remote needs to be programmed.
Follow these steps to program
p_rticular
1
the remote to control your
TV:
Turn on theTV.
.
Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on
the next page.
3.
.
5.
Press and hold the TV button
Enter the three-digit
on the remote.
code from the code list.
Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV
responds to the remote commands, the remote is
programmed.
,.
If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next
code in the list.
OPERATE
THE
"IV
After you set up the remote, see which buttons
1.
operate your TV.
Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button.
If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then
press the PWR button.
2.
You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate
your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See
"TV Function Buttons" in the VCR Basic section for details.
This remote
models
Note
may not operate
the diffe fence between
and VCR
on-screen
which one the remote
42
all
of the brands that are shown.
the TV
displays to see
is operating.
TV Codes
Brand
Brand
Code
Code
i
A-Mark
..........................................................
Admiral
..................................................
Amtron
.........................................................
Akai
102
005, I 14
064
Anam
AOC
104, 105
NAD
National
038,106
NEC
.....................................
........................................
Candle
.............................................
Citizen
......................................
Colortyme
005,013
01 1,027,033
......................................
Concerto
................................................
Contec/Cony
....................
000,01
.........................................................
CXC
.............................
01 1,019,027,
I 12, I 16
...................
006,01
01 1,027
000
.................................................................
Emerson
...................
....................
Envision
Fisher
Goldstar
01 1,027
I
I, I 16
1,019,
027,037,050
................................................
Hitachi
.....................
............................
Infinity
1,012,027,
003,004,006,01
.........................................................
Hallmark
064
038,068,086,089,09
...........................
009,01
01 1,027
1,027,036,037,040,
................
000,008,01
JVC
...............
Kawasho
Kenwood
Kloss Novabeam
1,027
035,043
K"I'V ................................................................
Loewe
LXI
............................
.................
.....................
Marantz
Memorex
013
..................................................
Magnavox
MGA
078
............................................................
Luxman
01 1,027
000,013,018,021,023,054
006,007,010,01
1,013,016,
...........................................
006,01
..............
1,014,015,019
000,006,01
028,037,064
1,014,017,018,02
Sharp .................................
01 1,020,025,027,037
...........................................
052,053,059,060,108
Signature
........................................
Soundesign
002
.....................................
....................
Teknika
01 1,027,033
006,007,010,0
_ 1,013,016,
027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089
......................................
064,076,
...............................................
.............................
Telecaption
Toshiba
01 1,027
005
1,014,019,022,
037,040,066
...................................................
.............................
Wards
018,021,023,040,07
................................................
...................................................
................................
009,010,01
Zenith
I,
077,085,090
008,009
............................................................
............................
Yamaha
090
01 1,027
.........................................................
Universal
I 15
038
01 1,019,027,033,036,
.......................................................
Victor
I,
005,094,108
Sony ...............................................................
TMK
I I0
017,021,039,056,057,058
023,027,039,040,041,051,071,083,095
....................
01 1,013,027,069
......................................................
.................................
.................
Vidtech
027,033,035,043,049,066,087,089
...................................
006,01
027,036,0137,077,
................................................
Sears
Techwood
1,014,027
...................................
...........................
01 1,027
.........................................................
002,01
021
.....................................................
Symphonic
011,027
006,01
I 0 I, 109
"l'atung ............................................................
Technics ............................................................
012,024,036,037,040,048,051,074
..................................
038,044,046,088,100,
013
1,019,027,040,
...........................................
059,064,078
000,006,011,019,027,034,
013
068,077,086,088
Jensen ......................................................
Scott
I II
000,021,025,036,037,
.........................................................
.....................
...........................................................
...................................................
............................
Sylvania
047,048,063,080,094,097,098
JBL .................................................................
JC Penney
..........................
000
012,038,092,
.....................
Sanyo .........................
017,021,039,04
000,008,009,01
...................................
Shack
.........................................................
RCA
I 13
01 1,019,027,037
01 1,027,037,072
...........................................
..............................................................
GE .............................
01 1,027,045,062,093,
.....................................
Radio
1,013,016,
033,035,037,038,043,066,073
......................................
Samsung
075,076,078,079,094,095,096
..................................................
002,006,007,010,01
.........................................................
Proton
Sampo
01 1,026,027,028,029,030,
.......................................
Funai
061,068
031,032,037,042,053,064,065,067,
............................
ProScan
III
1,013,016,019,
027,033,035,037,038,043,087,089
...................................
Realistic
1,014,027,038,
012,013,038,086,
006,007,010,01
.....................
Quasar
064
Daytron
..................................................
Dimensia
.......................................................
Electrohome
I,
015,027,037
..............................................................
Daewoo
Pioneer
Portland
064
.......................................
................
............................
01 1,027
081
018,023
01 1,014,019,027,038,084
..........................
.....................
036,037,040,042,064
.............................................................
Mathes
...........................
Philips ................
01 1,027,084
01 1,019,027
.......................................................
Philco
01 1,027,033,064
1,014,019,022,
.....................................................
Panasonic
01 1,019,027,088,107
006,01
027,041,055,056,061,068,108
................................................
......................................................
Bell & Howell
Curtis
MTC
Multivision
...................................
Craig
.........................
............................
002,103
.........................................................
Anam
Mitsubishi
05 I
019,027
000,005,006,007,008
1,013,019,025,027,028,
035,043,059,066,076,082,089
....................................
..............................................
006,014,019,027
001,099,
I 14
027,041,056,061,068
=
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PROGRAMMING
DIGITAL
THE
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
The remote is programmed
digital satellite
REMOTE
TO CONTROL
OR CABLE BOX
to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan
receiver.
If you have another
Cabl_ Box Codes
A
ABC
................................
.........................................
007,008
Cablestar
.......................................
007,008
Diamond
..............................................
Eagle ..............................................
brand of cable box or digital satellite
receiver with its own remote, you may be able to use the VCR's
Eastern
International
General
Instrument
....................
remote to operate it.
,
2.
Turn on the cable box or digital satellite receiver.
,
...................
Hamlin
.....................
....................................
004,005,
Jerrold
............................
0217,043,046
004,005,015,023,
Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list on
..... 024,025,030,036,045,046,047,062,065
the right.
Macom
Press and hold
the SAT*CABLE
Enter the three-digit
button
on the remote.
...........................................
code from the code list.
......................
...................
NSC
002
003,012,013,034,048
037,043
007,008,019,02
I,
026,028,029,032,0"_3,040,04
I
.......................................................
Oak
down to see if the cable box or receiver responds to the
remote commands.
Panasonic
Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand
Pioneer
...................................
until the cable box responds to the remote commands.
Randtek
..........................................
Sigma
Philips
009
001,016,038
Release the SAT-CABLE button and press PWR or CHAN up or
............................................
.......................
..............
016
003,027,039,06
I
007,008,019,021,026,028,
.................................
6.
007,008
0 II5,023,024,025,02;0,036,046
Oak .........................................
5.
056
..........................
Hitachi
Magnavox
3.
022,046,053,054
Anvision
029,032,0!13,040,04
I
018,020,044
007,008
RCA ........................................
000,027,060
Regal .......................................
01)3,012,013
Regency
..........................................
002,033
Sarnsung ................................................
Scientific
OPERATE
SATELLITE
THE
CABLE
BOX
OR
DIGITAL
Signature
RECEIVER
After you have set up your remote, see which buttons
operate your cable box or digital
Atlanta
will
satellite receiver.
...............................................
046
Sprucer
..................................................
027
Starcom
.................................................
046
Stargate
2000
Sylvania
..........................................
Teknika
......................................
Point the remote at the box or receiver, and press
SAT*CABLE. If it does not turn on, press SAT-CABLE and
then PWR.
Tocom
.......................
Unika
......................................
Viewstar
.................
..........................
2.
You may want
to experiment
operate
your
pressing
buttons,
to see which
cable box or digital
satellite
058
01 1,059
..................................................
Texscan ....................................
1.
044
.... 003,022,035,063,064
006
1,059
017,021,0,49,050,055
0131,032,04
I
007,008,019,021,026,
028,029,032,0133,040,04
buttons
will
Warner
receiver.
Try
Zenith
.............................
Digital
Satelllite
Amex
010,01
......................................
I
044
014,0,42,057,061
such as CHAN up or down.
Receiver Codes
G E ......................................................................
000
Panasonic ........................................................ 097
ProScan ............................................................ 000
RCA ................................................................... 000
Toshiba ............................................................. 096
Sony
................................................................... 095
This
models
remote
of themay
brands
not that
operate
are shown.
all
44
)
PROGRAMMING
AUXI
LIARY
THE
REMOTE
COMPON
TO CONTROL
ENT
'Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment
such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable,
digital satellite
.
AN
listed,
amplifier,
receiver, or digital video disc player.
Turn on the component
to be programmed.
2.
Look up your component's
3.
Press and hold the AUX button.
4.
Enter the code from the code list.
5.
Release the AUX button and press PWR or CHAN up or down
code number on the code list.
to see if the auxiliary component
commands.
OPE RATI NG TH E AUXI
After you have programmed
responds to the remote
LIARY
COMPON
ENT
your remote, see which buttons will
operate your component.
1.
Point the remote
not turn
2.
at the component,
on, press AUX and then
You may want to experiment
operate your component.
REV, and FWD.
and press AUX. If it does
PWR.
to see which buttons will
Try pressing buttons, such as PLAY,
Auxiliary
RCAJProSca
AM/FM
Component
Codes
n/Dimensia
...........................................
Auxiliary
Component
.................
003
004
CD .................................................
007
DVD
..............................................
010
Phono ............................................
00S
Satellite
008
Tape
Receiver .........................
I ...........................................
Tape 2 .............................................
006
009
of the may
brands
are shown.
I models
his remote
not that
opelrate
all
1
45
PROGRAMMING
THE
IL.ASER DISC PLAYER
REMOTE
OR DVD
TO CONTROL
A
COMPONENT
The VCR2°DVD button on the remote is programmed
to control
a VCR set to respond to the VCR2 button or an RCA, ProScan, or
GE laser disc: player.
If you have an RCA DVD component,
VCR2°DVD button to operate
1.
Turn on the component.
2.
Look up your component
you can program
the
it.
and its code number in the code
list on the right.
!3. Press and hold the VCR2°DVD button on the remote.
4.
Enter the three-digit
5.
Release the VCR2oDVD button,
component
code from the code list.
and press PWR. If the
turns off, setup is complete.
OPE RATE TH E COMPON
ENT
After you have set up your remote, see which buttons will
operate
1.
it.
Point the remote at the component,
and press VCR2°DVD.
If it does not turn on, press VCR2°DVD and then PWR.
:2. You may want to experiment
operate
your component.
to see which buttons will
Try pressing buttons, such as CHAN
up or down.
RCA, ProScan,
VCR
I
46
Codes
.......................................................
LaserDisc
DVD
and GI
Player'. .................................
.......................................................
models
his remote
of the may
brands
not that
operate
are
037
037
078
shown.
all
1
FEATURES
TO ENHANCE
VCR
OPERATION
•
COMMERCIALD,
•
MOVIEI,
•
Picture
•
Pro-Tect
•
Tracking
•
Auto
Repeat
•
Time
Counter
•
On-Screen
•
Audio
•
AudioTape
I_ADVANCE
I, ADVANCE
Search
Plus
Options
TM
V
Locking
V
Displays
¥
Reception
Playback
6
OTH ER FEATURES
V
47
COMME
RCIAL_
_ADVANCE
COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE
is a patented technology
that
cletects 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 end of the detected
segments and when finished
the recording.
commercial
returns the tape to the end of
It does not erase the commercials
from
the tape.
During playback, the VCR automatically
skips the detected
commercial segments, or you can choose to manually skip
them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to
approximately
8-12 seconds of fast forwarding
in the SLP
speed. You can select a background display of blue or see the
video as the commercials are skipped.
Because television
signals do not indicate where commercials
are located, this feature finds and marks them through
of formulas
television
based on how television
stations broadcast differently
commercials,
a set
is broadcast today. Since
and insert their own
you may experience some variations
in this
feature's effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications,
and announcements are not considered commercials--but
might be skipped. For more information--see
Questions and
Answers about COMMERCIAL_ ,ADVANCE in the References
section. All of the COMMERCIAL,
accessed through
1.
the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
MAIN
1
VCR
2
Timer
3
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 6 to display
the PREFERENCES menu.
COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE
48
features are
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
,ADVANCE
is a registered
trademark
in the
U.S. of SRT, Inc.
PREFERENCES
1
Remote
2
3
Auto
Auto
Control:
VCR1
Play:
TV/VCR:
4
Front
5
Tape
6
Set
7
Commercial
0
Exit
ON
ON
Panel:
AUTO
Speed:
Auto
SLP
Repeat
Advance
.'-3. Press 5 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
COMMERCIAL
ADVANCE
1
Marking:
ON
2
Playback:
MANUAL
3
Display:
4
Mark
0
Exit
BLUE
an
unmarked
tape
Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE
features.
COMMERCIAL,
,ADVANCE
Press 1 to turn commercial
•
Marking
Marking
ON or OFF.
Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within
approximately
30 seconds for the following
types of
recording:
Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express
Recording
The VCR automatically
the power is turned
•
Recording
marks the commercials
after
off.
When you stop the recording, the VCR
prompts you to mark the commercials.
The
mark
VCR
is waiting
commercials
program
you
recorded.
I
Mark
them
now
2
Mark
them
later
3
Don't
The
VCR
marking
mark
commercials
will
in
to
the
in
begin
30
seconds.
Select OFF and the VCR will
.
.
not mark
the commercials.
49
COMMERCIAL,
,ADVANCE
Press 2 to switch between
Playback
Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.
Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically
through
advance
the blocks of marked commercials.
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.
A commercial
group starting within
or last two minutes of a recording
the first two minutes
will not be
automatically
skipped.
A commercial
will not be skipped if the recording
starts in
the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated
commercial is shown without others, or a commercial
longer than one minute. Press FWD to scan through
commercial.
Part of a recorded program
program
and less than one minute
dark and quiet scenes. If part of the
is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning
the skipped program
•
blocks of marked commercials
press SEARCH during
commercials,
"marked"
block
advance through
the
until you press SEARCH.
playback
the VCR advances
commercial
of
segment and press PLAY.
Select MANUAL and the VCR won't
If you
the
may be skipped if the program
segment is between commercials
or there are frequent
is
of material
other
than
to the end of the next
and resumes
playback.
The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the
marked commercials.
COMM
ERCIAL''ADVANCE
Press 3 to switch between
•
Display: BLUE or VIDEO.
Select BLUE to display a blue background
advances through
°
Display
when the VCR
the block of marked commercials.
Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR
advances through
Marking
the block of marked commercials.
an Unmarked
Tape
This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into
a COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE tape. The VCR will play the tape
and then mark the commercial
50'
segments it finds.
1.
Insert a tape that has been previously recorded.
2.
Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature.
3.
Position the tape where you want the marking to start
using PLAY, FWD, and REV buttons.
Set
.
the
tape
to
the
point
at
to
start
which
you
marking.
When
tape
the
press
MENU
Press
CLEAR
is
to
want
ready.
begin.
to
cancel
Press MENU to begin the marking process. The VCR will
play the tape until it finds six seconds (or more) of blank
tape or until the tape reaches the end. It will then rewind
the tape to the starting
the commercial
MOVI
point you set and begin marking
segments.
E_ _ADVANCE
MOVIE,I_ADVANCE
prerecorded
helps you locate certain parts of
movies (rented or purchased). The feature works in
two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning
of the movie or 2) you
can skip from one preview to the next. MOVIE,_ADVANCE
works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety
tab removed.
1.
Insert
a tape with
The following
What
type
is
this?
.
menu
of
1
Purchased/Rented
2
Home
3
Other
Press
the safety
tab removed
and press SEARCH.
appears.
tape
Movie
Recording
CLEAR
to
cancel
Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if
it's a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is something
else or you don't know.
MOVIE,,ADVANCE
is a trademark
of SRT, Inc.
cassettes recorded
in the SP speed
I
MOVIE_I_ADVANCE
works only on
_aLetY
tab removed.
1
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Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a
different
search feature.
If you accidentally
make a wrong
selection, press GO BACK to return to this screen.
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.
MOVIE
Would
ADVANCE
you
the
like
start
or
to
of
the
next
I
Go
to
movie
2
Go
to
preview
CLEAR
Press
to
the
go
to
movie
preview?
to
cancel
!3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning
of the movie or
press 2 to view the first: (next) preview.
Press 1 to Go to movie. The following
screen appears with a
blue background.
MOVIE
ADVANCE
Searching
of
movie...
Press
for
STOP
start
to
cancel
When the movie is found, the following
MOVIE
The
movie
Press
PLAY
Press
This display
the
VCR will
ADVANCE
is
ready.
to
start.
STOP
will
screen is displayed.
to
cancel
time
enter
out
after
the stop
a few
minutes
and
mode.
Press 2 to Go to preview. The following
video background.
screen appears with a
Preview
Search
Note
Any time during the preview search
MOVIE_
52
_ADVANCE
is a trademark
of SRT, Inc.
mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse
the search direction.
1
MOVIE
Searching
ADVANCE
for
Press
SEARCH
Press
STOP
preview...
to
to
reverse
cancel
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins
playing.
Press
SEARCH
for
next
Displays time out a_er a few seconds.
PICTURE
SEARCH
OPTIONS
The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD
or REV buttons. This section contains several other options
available for searching a tape.
FORWARD
AND
REVERSE
SEARCH
You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned
off
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded at
the SP or SLP speed.
1.
Press FWD to search forward
or REV to search in reverse.
2.
Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal
playback.
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SLOW
MOTION
You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow
motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or
SLP speed.
1.
During play or play-pause,
to begin slow-motion
press SLOW + or-
playback. During play-pause, you can
also press FWD or REV to begin slow-motion
2.
on the remote
playback.
Press SLOW + or FWD to increase or SLOW - or REV to
decrease the speed of the search.
3.
Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.
4.
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically
from slow-motion
playback
to stop after a few minutes.
FRAME
ADVANCE
Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after
another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes
recorded at the SP or SLP speed.
1.
Press PAUSE to "freeze"
the action.
2.
Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the
scene.
3.
Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
INDEX
SEARCH
The VCR has a "VHS Index
records
an index
recording.
want
During
mark
on the tape
playback
to play by the number
VCR will
search forward
Search System"
that
every time
you can locate
of index
or reverse
marks
from
automatically
you start a
the program
you
or by scanning.
the location
The
you are on
the tape.
To Search:
1.
Press STOR
Don't forget to insert a recorded
Insert Tape:
tape when usiing the search features.
54
1
.
Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
INDEX
SEARCH
menu on the TV screen.
Press
.
If you want to search through
REV
OR
to
begin
OR
a certain number of index
marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of
FWD
scanning
enter
index
a specific
number
Press
SEARCH
marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.
,
Press FWD to search forward
INDEX
you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will
locate the next index mark and begin playback.
SEARCH
Searc!_ing
for
index
n_Jmber
Press
sr0P
12...
Press STOP to stop index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:
•
A mark too close to your location on the tape.
•
The mark at the beginning
minutes or less.
to
IhDEX
•
exit
or REV to search in reverse.
The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If
5.
to
cancel.
SEARCH
of a recorded segment of five
SearcFirg
for
index
marks...
Press
STOP
to
ZERO
SEARCH
The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning
ZERO
of the tape.
cancel
SEARCH
The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a
counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is
especially convenient
Current
when you want to repeat a segment of
Go to the beginning
2.
Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00.
3.
Continue
4.
Press STOP.
5.
Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH menu
counter
is
2:17:25
the tape several times.
1.
tape
Press
REV
to go
O:O0:gO
to
Press
SEARCH
exit
of the program you wish to return to.
playing the tape.
ZERO
Searching
to
SEARCH
for
0:00:00...
appears on the TV screen.
6.
Press REVto return to 0:00:00 on the tape.
7.
Press STOP to stop zero searching.
Press
S"OP
to
If MOVIEI_bADVANCE
Index
cancel
is selected,
and Zero Search are not
available
]
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BLANK
SEARCH
BLANK
The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more
Press
SEARCH
FWD
to
searching
than six seconds in length.
section
1.
Insert a recorded tape and press STOR
2.
Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH
Press
begin
for
of
blank
tape.
SEARCH
to
exit
menu appears.
BLANK
3.
4.
Press FWD to begin searching. A message appears on the
screen if a blank area is not found.
SEARCH
Searching
for
blank
tape...
Press STOP to stop blank searching.
PRO-TECT
PLUS
TM
LOCKING
Press
FEATURE
SEARCH
to
exit
To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons
or remote won't work.
on the VCR
To Lock: Press and hold POWER or VCR1 (VCR2-DVD) on the
remote for
approximately
six seconds. SAFE appears in the
display to let you know the feature is activated.
To Unlock: Press and hold POWER or VCR1 (VCR2°DVD) on
the remote for approximately
six seconds.
TRACKING
Your VCR has automatic
tracking
snow from the picture. Automatic
which removes the streaks or
tracking
is activated when you
insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to
manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a
different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the
streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a
tape to reduce jittering
of the picture.
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic
turned off. To turn automatic
tracking
tracking
is
back on, press both
Search
is not available
I Blank
f MOVIEI_
bADVANCE
is selected,
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or
eject the tape and re-insert it.
Tracking has no effect during recording--only
Locking Your VCR:
playback.
If a timer recc,rding is programmed,
make sure yo_Jr VCR is turned off.
Locking your VCR prevent.,; the VCR
from being accidentally
56,
turned
on.
AUTO
REPEAT
The Auto Repeat feature
lets you specify the length of time you
want the tape to play in a repeating
1.
Go to the beginning
loop.
of the program you want to repeat and
press STOR
2.
Press MENU to display VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
3.
1
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
MAIN
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
4.
1
Remote
2
Auto
Play:
Control:
ON
3
Auto
TV/VCR:
ON
4
Front
5
Tape
6
7
Set: Auto
Commercial
0
Exit
Panel:
AUTO
Speed:
SLP
Repeat
Advance
Press 6 to display the AUTO REPEAT screen.
AUTO
REPEAT
Set
the
length
you
want
the
play
in
Loop
from
Press
,
VCR1
a
MENU
of
time
tape
to
repeating
0:00
to
to
loop
-:-(h:mm)
exit
Enter the length of time (hours and minutes) you want the
tape 1:oplay in a repeating
the remote.
loop using the number buttons on
More
About
Auto
Relpeat
Use the number buttons to enter the
length of time in hours and minutes.
Eject the tape to cancel the repeat
feature.
The VCR plays to the end of the tape
if the time you enter exceeds the
actual length of the tape.
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#
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TAPE
PLAYBACK
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear
tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and
right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear
track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR
and MIX.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television
amplifier/receiver
feature
using the audio/video
or
jacks. The Tape Playback
lets you select which audio you play back.
Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track
and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator
lights in the display
when you are playing back hi-fi.
°
Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear
monaural track, such as a second audio program, (SAP) or a
dubbed voice-over.
•
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound.
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THINGS
TO KNOW
BEFORE
CONN ECTI NG COMPON
ENTS
V
Protect
Your
Components
from
Power
Surges
0,
Connect all components before plugging
cords into the wall outlet.
any power
,,
Always turn off the TV and other components before
V
you connect or disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly
Interference
to Avoid
Audio
Hum or
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
ID
Place the audio/video
cables to the sides of the TV's back
panel instead of straigh t down the middle after you
connect your components.
Try not to coil any twin-lead
from the audio/video
cables and keep them
away
cables as much as possible.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded.
your unit.
Protect
•
Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
Your
Components
from
holes in any of the components.
Arrange the components
so that air can circulate freely.
Do not stack
•
Allow adequate ventilation
components
•
Overheating
Do not block ventilation
•
7
components.
when placing your
V
7
CONNECTIONS
in a stand.
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow
around other components.
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CONNECTING
YOUR
VCR
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.
JACKS AND
CABLES
RF Jacks and Coaxial
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.
0
RFJack
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect
the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input.
Audio/Video
Jacks and Cables
(RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and sound
quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video
These jacks are used for most audio/video
components.
The VCR audio/video
input jacks.
connections
between
jacks are color coded (yellow
for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your
TV only has one input for audio (mono), you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
Audiofideo
Jack
CHOOSING
A VCR CONNECTION
There are several different
whether
ways to connect your VCR, depending
on
or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box,
and whether
some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe you
have a satellite
receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or a
satellite receiver and no cable or...well, you get the picture.
Five connections
are described in this section and one of them should
provide you with a VCR connection
that works.
•
TVwith
RFjack only
•
TV with audio/video
jacks
•
TV with audio/video
jacks and cable box to unscramble
pay
channels only
•
TV with RF jack and satellite
•
TV with audio/video
receiver
jacks and satellite
If you need to connect additional
receiver
components
not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to the
instruction
manual that came with that particular
ADVANTAGES
OF AUDIO/VI
component.
DEO CABLE
CONNECTIONS
Using a simple coaxial cable connection
quality. If your television
has audio/video
gives you good picture
jacks, I highly recommend
using thern to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when
recording
and playing back videotapes. These connections
more convenient
operation
give you
by not having to share the TV's
antenna signal.
DO N'T FO RG ET A BO UT TH E AUTO
TV/VC
R
FEATURE
The TVNCR switch controls whether
from the VCR or the TV.
the picture signal is coming
You can change the setting manually by using the TV.VCR button
the remote or you can set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON when
on
using only the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when
using the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not
interrupted when the VCR is turned on.
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"IV WITH
RF JACK ONLY
VCR
This connection
assumes:
•
You are connecting
•
Your television
This connection
antenna, cable, or cable box system.
has only an RF input jack.
TRANSMITTERS
[_
provides:
•
Mono sound playback from VCR.
•
Record one channel while watching
VCR'S :
SIGNAt S !
another
(except
when using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
•
I
(1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection;
cable box
Position
(2) for
'WALL
Remote-Controllable
Cable Box
If your cable box is remote controllable:
•
Position it on top of the VCR as shown.
block any of the VCR's ventilation
Make sure not to
holes.
To connect:
1.
Connect cables as shown.
2.
Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using
This Connection
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.
To play a tape:
VCR
1.
Insert a tape.
2.
If necessary, press PLAY.
R AUD,O-L
VIDEO
out(._- @- 0
To record
one program
and watch
I
1.
Begin
recording
recording
2.
using
OUTTOTV_
one of the
features.
Press the TV•VCR
on the TV.
a program
......
another:
button
and select a different
channel
TV
j
CABLE/
_NTENNA
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TV WITH
AUD|O/VI
DEO JACKS
VCR
This connection assumes:
•
You are connecting
•
Your television
an antenna, cable, or cable box system.
has audio/video
jacks.
This connection provides:
VCR'S
,;
SIGNALS
•
Stereo sound playback from VCR.
•
Record one channel while watching
another
(except when
,,
using a cable box for all channels).
lI, ;
To use this connection, you must have:
Position
•
(1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna
cable box
•
(3) audio/video
connection;
(2) for
WALL
Remote-Controllable
Cable
Box
cables
If your cable box is remote controllable:
•
Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR's ventilation
holes.
To connect:
1.
Connect cables as shown.
2.
Return to First Things First, then follow
Using
the steps.
This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV.VCR button
is
not required.
CABLE,
Auto TV/VCR
•
GkBI.E
BOX,
OR_ANTENNA
Setting:
Set the Auto
TVNCR
feature
to OFF.
To play a tape:
VCR
1.
Insert a tape.
2.
If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another:
1.
Begin recording a program
recording features.
2.
Select a different
using one of the
'I/P
channel on the TV.
ourPu%
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TV WITH
AUDIO/VIDEO
TO UNSCRAMBLE
JACKS AND
PAY CHANNELS
CABLE BOX
VCR
H
ONLY
This connection assumes:
TRANSMITTER'_
•
You are using a cable box only to unscramble
channels.
•
Your TV has audio/video
premium
V{'R'_
SIGNAl3
input jacks.
This connection provides:
•
Stereo sound playback from VCR.
•
Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through
cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
,.
the
:
WALL
Pc_siti _n Remote-Controllable
Cable Box
To use this connection, you must have:
•
(3) coaxial cables
•
(3) audio/video
•
(1) splitter
cables
viewed
If your cable box is remote controllable:
•
Position it on top of the VCR as shown. Make sure not to
block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.
through
For Cable Box Setup, sele(._ ALL
Ail scramblecl channels must be
channels. See page 13.
To connect:
1.
Connect
2.
Return
Using
cables as shown.
to First Things First, then
follow
the steps.
This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR button is
not required.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
VCR
To play a tape:
1.
Insert a tape.
2.
If necessary,
press PLAY.
To record a scrambled
another unscrambled
1.
Begin
through
2.
recording
or unscrambled
program:
a scrambled
program
or unscrambled
and watch
program
the cable box using one of the recording
Select an unscrambled
channel
features.
on the TV.
i
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the VCR.
}
TV WITH
RF JACK AND
DIGITAL
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
'_ATELLITE RECEIVER
This connection
•
assumes:
You have a basic digital
satellite
have audio/video
jacks.
input
system
....................
_
and your TV does not
'\
This connection provides:
•
Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a satellite
receiver, and recording one off-air or cable channel while
watching another.
V
TRANSMIT[ER_,
VCR'S
",,,,SIGNALS
\
\
\
To use this connection, you must have:
•
(4) coaxial cables and (13)audio/video
WALL
_,:
PositiDn Remote-Controllable
Satellite Receiver
cables
•
If the VCR can control
•
Position
block
digital
satellite
it on top of the VCR as shown.
any of the VCR's ventilation
To connect::
1. Connect
2.
your
Return
J
receiver:
Make
sure not to
rCaution
holes.
The unauthorized
cables as shown.
broadcasts,
to the First Things First Section,
then
follow
other
the steps.
recording
television
copyrighled
infringe
of satellite
programs,
materials
or
may
the rig _ts of others,
Using This Connection
•
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever
one you
with the 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the VCR.
selected
r
CABLE,CABLE BOX C,R l ANTENNA
•
To record
channel
and watch
off-air
3 or 4 whichever
switch
or cable, tune
your
one you selected
with
on the back of the receiver.
Turn off
SATELLITESIGNAL
VCR to
the CH3/CH4
receiver.
SATELLITERECEIVER_
•
To watch and/or record from the digital satellite
tune your VCR to its line input (L2 if you have connected the
receiver to the back jacks or L1 for the front jacks ).
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
_I_
receiver,
to ON.
_"
_T_,,_
OUT
T"'_OTV
CH3
_
VIDEO
R AU
3'i0
I
L
VCR
To play a tape:
1.
Insert
a tape.
2.
If necessary,
press PLAY.
To record one off-air
1.
program
2.
satellite
using a recording
Press TV.VCR
To record
1.
or cable program
Turn off the digital
a digital
and select
satellite
Turn on the receiver,
recording
a program
receiver
and watch
another
and begin
recording
a
TV
feature.
a different
receiver
channel
on the TV.
program
tune the VCR to its line input,
using a recording
feature.
and begin
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TV WITH
AUDIO/VIDEO
SATELLITE
JACKS AND
DIGITAL
RECEIVER
VCR
This connection assumes:
•
You have an advanced digital
has audio/video
II
input jacks.
To use this connection, you must have:
•
(3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video
If the VCR can control
your digital
•
of the VCR as shown.
block
SATELLITE RECEIVER
114:
satellite system and your TV
\1
This connection provides:
•
Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver while
watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one cable or offair channel while watching another.
Position
Iy
it on top
vcR's
",,SIGNALS
TRANSMI_ERS
',
WALL
_:
Posi tion
cables
satellite
any of the VCR's ventilation
r',,
\/
Remote-Controll,_
Satellite
ble
Receiver
receiver:
Make
sure not to
holes.
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2.
Return to the First Things First Section, then follow
the steps.
CABLE
Using This Connection
•
Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR
or satellite receiver.
SATEL LITE SIGNAL
To record from the digital
satellite
receiver, tune your VCR to
its line input (L2 if you have connected
the receiver to the
back jacks or L1 for the front jacks ).
SATELLITE
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
•
Set the Auto TVNCR
IN
feature
to OFF. Use of TV•VCR
button
FROM
e
is
not required.
To play a tape:
Insert a tape.
2.
If necessary,
press PLAY.
To record
one off-air
or cable program
1.
Begin
recording
a program
2.
Select a different
To record
or off-air
1.
2.
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VCR
1.
a digital
channel:
channel
satellite
tune
recording
using
Select a different
channel
and watch
a recording
another:
feature.
on the TV.
receiver
Turn on the receiver,
a program
using
program
and watch
the VCR to its line input,
a recording
on the TV.
feature.
a cable
and begin
ANT
RECEIVER
OR_ANTENNA
This
section
about
gives you some
theVCR,
controls
including
additional
a description
of the unit's
and display.
You also will find a Troubleshooting
Questions
and Answers about
ADVANCE
in this Appendix,
resolve
information
some
of those
Finally, this section
information.
and
COMNIERCIALI_I_
which
simple
contains
Tips section
might
help to
problems.
your
warranty
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FRONT
PANEL
II
II
0®®®
Remote
AUDIO
from
(R and
another
connected
L MONO)
component
to these
to record
from
lower
channel
when
a tape
VIDEO
IN Jacks Receives
like a VCR or camcorder
when
jacks. Use INPUT on the remote
these
signals
it is
to select
"L2"
jacks.
CHANNEL,TRACKING
EJECT
AND
Sensor
Up or Down
in the VCR's channel
Selects next higher
memory.
Adjusts
or
tracking
is playing.
Ejects the tape
when
the VCR is stopped.
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture forward
during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and increases slow-motion
INPUT
speed.
Selects between the line input and VCR's tuner. Line input
refers to the signal coming from the component
the audio/video
connected to
input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback. Pauses
recording
PLAY
to prevent recording
Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD
Starts VCR recording.
Remote
Sensor
Receives
the remote
at this sensor.
REV Rewinds
rewind,
the tape
in reverse
play-pause
STOP
scenes.
Plays a tape.
POWER
picture
of unwanted
and decreases
Stops the normal
fast-forward,
signals
when
during
Used for express
from
the remote
the VCR is stopped.
playback.
Starts
slow-motion
functions
slow
recording.
control.
Searches
motion
Aim
the
during
speed.
such as record,
playback,
or pause.
TV-VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or the TV.
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DISPLAY
PANEL
Power
Indicatou
SLP
Hi-Fi
•.
,."
Function
Indicator
Cassette-In
Indicator
HI-FI Indicator
Power
Lights
Lights
Indicator
Function
_
SAP
STER[-O
is inserted
of hi-fi
in the VCR.
audio.
the VCR is turned
on.
Indicators
and •
Record
•
_q
and II
Record
•
• Playback,
•
II Play pause
•
• Flashing
Rewind
•
• Flashing
Fast forward
•
II Flashing
Cassette
Speed
motion
Time
Time
•
Channel
Lights
or Time
briefly
Status
during
Counter,
when
Flashes when
timer
VCR Indicator
Input
to is broadcasting
you are tuned
Line
time
speed.
Input
or time
Indicator
to is broadcasting
Indicator
counter
SAR
stere().
(L1 or L2), or Status
Indicators
appears.
The channel
number
or line indicator
(L1 or L2)
selected.
recording
(Applies
the station
Current
express
or 4). Press the TV,VCR
you are tuned
Number,
Appear
during
the recording
the station
or Line
Indicators
Lights
Displays
when
Counter
appears
search
recording.
Channel
Number
search
ejecting
Lights when
Indicator
advance
or forward
(SP or SLP)
SAP Indicator
•
or frame
or reverse
Lights
Indicator
STEREO
pause
slow
REC Indicator
TIMER
_
a cassette
playback
Lights when
_;]
•
_
VCR
when
during
•
Time,
Cassette-In
Indicator
Speed
Indicator
only
button
briefly
when
recording
a function
and when
is set and there
VCR is turned
is no cassette
if the VCR Viewing
to turn
button
Channel
is pressed.
off
and set for timer
recording.
in the VCR.
is 3
on or off.
•
VCR indicator
on: Picture
from
VCR.
•
VCR indicator
off: Picture
from
TV channel.
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BAC K PAN EL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
OUT
@-- (_ ---@
IN
FROM
ANT.
VHF_HF
MONO
I
IN1
3 CH. 4 Switch
OUT
TOTV
_____
3c,4
Selects the channel to which you will tune
the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using
one of the basic hookups.
AUDIO (R and L/MONO)
and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives
signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder0
when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote
to select "L1" to record from these jacks.
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from
VCR to another
component, like a TV or VCR, when it is
connected to these jacks.
IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or
cable system when attached.
OUT TO 1_/Jack
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Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
'TROUBLESHOOTING
TIPS
No power
•
Check to make sure it is plugged
•
Check to make sure your connections
VCR does not respond
into an operating
outlet.
are correct.
to remote
•
Press VCR1 (VCR2oDVD) to set remote to control the VCR.
•
Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2oDVD button on the remote
the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting in the PREFERENCESmenu.
•
Check to make sure there are no objects between
•
The batteries
•
Make sure to press the VCR1 or VCR2.DVD button
the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting.
•
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
•
Remove all batteries
Remote
no longer
for approximately
the VCR and remote.
controls
an RCA, ProScan,
•
Check to make sure the remote is programmed
no longer
to control
controls
a compatible
a compatible
button
on the remote to operate the VCR--whichever
one corresponds to
inside the remote.
12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Press TV to set remote
or GE TV
TV.
to control
an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV.
TV, cable box, satellite
receiver,
or auxiliary
to set the remote to control the corresponding
component
•
Press the correct component
•
Check to make sure there are no objects between
•
The batteries
•
Reprogram
•
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
•
Remove all batteries
the component
component.
and remote.
may need changing.
remote
Poor or no picture
after batteries
have been changed.
for approximately
for normal
12 hours. Then replace batteries
Check to make sure the VCR indicator
•
Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
•
Check to make sure the antenna
or no picture
during
inside the remote.
and (if necessary) reprogram
the remote.
TV viewing
•
Snowy
one corresponds to
may need changing.
•
Remote
to operate the VCR--whichever
is off.
connections
are secure and correct.
playback
•
Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator
on.
•
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on
back of VCR.
•
Check to make sure the "[V's fine tuning
is correct for the channel you have selected.
•
Check video cable connections
VCR and TV monitor.
between
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•
Check to make sure the TV monitor
•
Try another tape.
•
Some snow/streaks
Streaks
in picture
is set to video input.
are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion
during
normal
playback
•
Press o_e of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
•
Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
Time counter
not working
playback.
or time counter
not working
in search modes
•
The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unre,:orded
segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is
detected again.
•
A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther
reading of 0:00:00.
Will
not record
back than a counter
or play
•
Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
•
Try ejecting and reinserting
•
Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
•
Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
•
Check the ProTect Plus TM feature.
Will
the cassette.
not record
•
Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
•
Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT.
Rewind
does not operate
Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR Plus+ or timer
7.4
recording
not made
or wrong
program
recorded
•
Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ code is entered.
•
Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned
•
Check to make sure the program
•
VCR cannot control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box
or DSScontrol or try repositioning
the cable box or satellite receiver.
•
Power interruption.
•
Check to see if time and date are correct--including
•
Check to make sure the program
beforehand.
•
Check to make sure the VCR was turned
•
Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.
was entered
correctly (wrong
on when recording
was to begin.
channel or times).
Reset the clock.
AM/PM.
did not exceed the tape's length
off at the time recording
or the tape was not re\wound
was to start.
•
VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during
•
Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed
Clock shows
incorrect
a timer recording.
correctly.
time or date
•
Power interruption.
savings settings.
•
Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.
•
Auto clock set is not supported
Time did not adjust
•
Will
clock set was not turned
by digital
for daylight-saving
Check to make sure daylight-saving
VCR makes
•
Automatic
noise when
on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight-
satellite receivers. Set the clock manually.
time
feature
is set correctly.
stopped
VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder
minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
not AUTO
CHANNEL
SEARCH active
channels
connections
inside the VCR will conHnue to rotate for a few
correctly
•
Check to make sure the antenna
are secure and correct.
•
Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature
•
If Detect Automatically
was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE
TV or ANTENNA instead.
•
May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.
is set correctly.
Tape plays back in slow motion
•
Press PLAY to return
Tape or section
•
of tape
with
safety
is turned
does not start
off in PREFERENCESmenu.
to play automatically
is set to ON.
flashes
disappears
during
searching
This is normal.
On-screen
•
tab removed
and over
Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.
Time counter
•
to play over
Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature
TIMER indicator
•
continues
Check to make sure Set Auto Repeat feature
Cassette
•
to normal playback.
menus
appear
in English, French, or Spanish
Check LANGUAGE feature.
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No stereo sound during
•
Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature
•
Must use the AUDIONIDEO
Stereo
is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during
jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.
•
Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature
•
Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize
•
and Blank Search Features
access MOVIEb,ADVANCE
to MONO.
the noise.
do not Operate
These features do not operate if the Movie Advance feature
Cannot
is activated
feature
•
Cassette must have safety tab removed
•
Home Recording was selected in the MOVIE ADVANCE menu. Eject cassette and re-insert.
VCR forwards through
•
and be recorded
in SP speed.
commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.
Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.
COMMERCIAL,
)'ADVANCE
•
The Marking
feature
•
A recording
•
A single isolated commercial
•
Recording
•
A commercial
•
Accuracy and effectiveness
•
A commercial
•
Effectiveness
Commercials
•
I:layback.
audio too noisy
Index, Zero,
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playback
feature
does not mark commercials
is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON
is less than 15 minutes or the commercial
group within
is between
is longer than one minute.
can not be marked.
started in the middle of a commercial
segment.
the first or last two minutes of a recording.
can vary depending
upon program
content
and the characteristics
of the commercials.
30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.
may vary when local television
recorded
when:
even though
stations insert their own commercials.
COMMERCIAL,)'ADVANCE
COMMERCIAL_,ADVANCE
is designed to record the commercials,
commercials during playback.
feature
was set to 0 N.
mark them, and then skip over the marked
QU ESTIONS
AN D ANSWERS
ABOUT
COMME
RCIAL ADVANCE
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?
Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial
Flow fast does the COMMERCIAL,
In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute
segments until after recording
is finished.
,ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?
commercial
break is scanned through
in approximately
8-12 seconds.
In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.
Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?
Yes. The recorded program,
MANUAL
including
What if the VCR scans forward
commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to
through part of my program?
Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.
Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE
played?
work each time the tape is
Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the
tape is played in a COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE
,After marking
The tape
commercials,
is the tape
VCR.
left at the beginning
is Neft at the end of the recording
so it is in position
or end of the recording?
to begin
additional
prog'ammed
recordings.
Does the marking
process interfere
No. If two
or more
recordings
recording,
marking
will take
with
other
are programmed
place after
programmed
together
all recordings
recordings?
without
sufficient
time to mark
the first
have completed.
What happens if the marking process is interrupted?
Marking
can be interrupted
power is turned
to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR's
off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.
Does COMMERCIAL,
,ADVANCE
work in all recording
speeds?
Yes, COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE
works in SP and SLR
Will COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE
marked recordings work in non-Commercial
A COMMERCIAL,,ADVANCE
marked recording
commercials will not automatically be skipped.
will play in a non-commercial
Advance VCRs?
advance VCR, but
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SPECIFICATIONS
Format:
VHS
Record/Playback
Video:
4-head
System:
Audio:
VHS Hi-Fi record/playback
Video
Signal
EIA standard:
System:
system
NTSC color
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
Antenna:
antenna terminal
Tuner:
USA:
181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type:
AutoProgramming
frequency
Power Requirement:
120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:
23 watts
Dimensions:
3.7 inches high (93 mm)
15 inches wide (380 mm)
synthesis
11.3 inches deep (286 mm)
Weight:
Storage
7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)
- 22°F to +149°F
Temperature
Range:
(-30°C to +65°C)
Operating
+41°F to +104°F
Temperature
(+5°C to +40°C)
Range:
*Check your cable company's compatibility
CLEANING
THE VCR
Use a soft
cloth
dust your
VCR. Remove
top,
requirements.
or dusting
attachment
dust from
back, sides, and bottom
of your
the ventilation
vacuum
cleaner
to
holes on the
of the cabinet.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol
and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate
more dust. We recommend
cleaner and polisher.
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using a nonabrasive,
antistatic
I
Specifications
are subject
to change.
I
LIMITE
D WARRANTY
What your warranty
•
covers:
Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long
after
your purchase:
,,
Ninety days for labor charges.
°.
One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
rental firm, whichever comes first.
What
we will
do:
,,
Pay any Authorized
,,
Pay any Authorized
RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option,
required to repair your VCR.
How
you
RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.
refurbished
replacement
parts
get service:
,,
Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized
Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-19C)0.
*
Show the service technician
,,
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What
to the
your
warranty
RCA VCR
your evidence of purchase date.
does not cover:
,,
Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your
VCR. Any additional information
should be obtained from your Dealer.)
,,
Installation
,,
Signal reception
,,
Damage from misuse or neglect.
_,
Cleaning
•
Remote control
•
A VCR that has been modified
commercial purposes.
•
A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning
Product
•
of video/audio
not caused by your VCR.
heads.
batteries.
or incorporated
into other products
or is used for institutional
or other
damage.
Registration:
state
law
This warranty
state.
If you
•
problems
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How
•
and related adjustments.
purchased
This warranty
relates
to this
warranty:
gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary' from state to
your
VCR outside
the United
States:
does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
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3CH. 4switch
5, 10, 64, 67, 72
Accessing menus 6
Add or remove channels 16
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 17
Arrow buttons 6, 27
Audio: playback type 59; selecting 59
Audio code list 45
Audio features, set up 59
AUDIO menu 59
Audio only: playing back 37; recording 37
Audio/video
jacks 5, 37, 38, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 70, 72
Auto channel search 15
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 16
Auto clock set feature 17
AUTO CLOCK SET screen 17
Auto play feature 23, 29
Auto repeat feature 57
Auto REPEAT screen 57
Auto TV/VCR feature 23, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
AutoEdit feature 39
Automatic: rewind 29
Automatic: tracking 29
AUX button 26, 45
Auxiliary component codes 44
Back panel 72
Back-lit remote 26
Basic recording 29
Basics, learn the 25
Batteries, installing in the remote 4
Blank search 56
Broadcast stereo TV recording
Cable box codes 44
36
Cable box setup 13
CABLE BOX SETUP menu 13
Cables 62: positioning
61; types of 62
Cassette-in indicator 71
CHAN buttons 26, 28, 42, 44, 45
CHANNEL buttons 70
Channel number display 71
Channel, viewing 5
Channels, add or remove 16
Channels Nist, VCR 15
CHANNELS menu 11, 13, 15, 16, 20, 34
Choosing a VCR connection
63
Cleaning the VCR 78
CLEAR button 26, 28, 35, 36, 55, 58
Clearing programs
36
Codes: TV 43
COMMERCIAL,
I, ADVANCE 48; display 50; marking
49; marking an unmarked tape 50; marking feature
49; menu 49, 50; playback 50
COMMERCIALI_ I_ADVANCE: questions and answers 77
Component buttons 26
Connections
61; audio/video cable 63; choosing
63; TV with audio/video jacks 65; -IV with audio/
video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels
only 66; TV with audio/video jacks and satellite
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receiver 68; TV with RF j_ck and satellite receiver
67; TV with RF jack only 64; two VCRs 38
Contents 1
Controls: back panel 72, front panel 70
Copying and editing tapes 38
Copying tapes with AutoEdil 39
Date and time setting 17
Digital satellite system setup 11
Displays, on-screen 58
DSS SETUP menu 12
DVD code 46
EDIT button 27, 39
EJECT button 29, 70
Eject, tape 29
Express recording
32
EADV button 27, 54
First setup 3
First things first 3
Forward search feature 5,'3
Frame advance 54
Front panel controls 70
Front panel display 24
Function indicators 71
FWD button 27, 29, 38, 5;9, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 70
GO BACK button 27, 28, 52
Hi-Fi indicator 60, 71
Important information
2
IN FROM ANT. jack 5, 10, 23, 38, 62, 63, 64, 67, 72
Index search feature 54
INDEX SEARCH menu 55
INFO button 27, 28, 58
INPUT button 27, 33, 37, 3;3, 70
Jacks, types of 62
L1 indicator 37, 38, 67, 68, 71
L2 indicato;
37, 38, 67, 68, 71
Language feature 10
LANGUAGE menu 11
Laser disc [)layer code 46
Light button on remote 26
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Line indicator display 71
Locking feat,ure 56
Marking an unmarked tape 50
MENU button 6, 10, 11, 12 13, 14, 15, 1'.6, 17, 18, 19,
20, 22, 27, :33, 34, 35, 3€i, 48, 51, 59
Menus, accessing 6
MOVE arrow buttons 6, 27
Movie advance 51
MOVIE ADVANCE menu 52
MUTE button 28, 42
Number buttons 6, 19, 27, 28
OFF button 42
On-screen displays 58
OUT TO TV jack 5, 10, 23, :38, 62, 63, 64, 67, 72
Overheating
61
PAUSE button 27, 29, 38, 39, 54, 56, 70
Picture search options 53
PI-AY
button
27,29,38,39,53,54,64,65,66,67,68,70
Playingatape28
POWER
button29,44,46,56.70
Powerindicator71
Powersurges61
PREFERENCES
menu7, 22,23,48,57
Pro-Tect
Pluslockingfeature56
Problem
solving73
Programming
theremote41;tooperateanauxiliary
component
45;to operateacablebox 44;to operate
a DVDcomponent
46;tooperatea laserdiscplayer
46;tooper_ate
asatellitereceiver44;tooperate
TVs42
PROGRAMS
OVERLAP
message
33,35
F'WR
button26,27,28,29,45
QuickSet
guide5, 10
FIEC
button27,29,39
REC
indicator71
Reception:
STEREO/MONO/SAP
feature37, 59
RECORD
button29,32,37,38,39,70
Flecording: audio only 37; basic 29; broadcast stereo TV
36; copying and editing tapes 38; copying tapes using
AutoEdit 39; express 32; SAP 36; speeds 24; timer
33; VCR pl_Js+ 34
Remote: buttons 26; installing batteries 4; sensor 70
Remote VCRt/VCR2 option 22
Remove or add channels 16
Repeating feature 57
REV button 27, 29, 38, 39, 53, 54, 55, 70
Reverse search feature 53
Review programs screen 36
Reviewing programs 36
Rewind, automatic
29
SAFE indicator 56, 71
',Safety tab 30
',SAPindicator 59, 71
SAP, recording 36
SAT'CABLE button 26, 44
:Satellite receiver codes 12, 44
:Search: blank 56; forward
53; frame advance 54; index
54; MOVIEI_I, ADVANCE 51; reverse 53; slow-motion
playback 54; using time counter 58; zero 55
SEARCH button 27, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56
Sensor, remote 70
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 18
Set time and date manually 19
SET TIME AND DATE menu "19
SET TIME ZONE screen 18
Set up: cable box 13; daylight-savings
18; digital
satellite system 11; first 3; language
10; remote
VCR1/VCR2 option 22; tape speed feature 24; time
zone 17; using menus 10; using setup feature onVCR
MAIN MENU 10; VCR 9
Signal type: selecting 16, changing
16
SLOW button 27, 28, 54
Slow motion playback 54
SLP indicator
71
Solving problems
73
SP indicator 71
Specifications
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Speed: LP 24; SLP 24; SP 24
SPEED button 24, 27, 29, 32. _:5, 37
Speed indicators
71
Speeds, recording 24
Status indicators
71
STEREO indicator 59, 71
STOP button
27, 29, 32, 36, 37, 38, 39, 5._,, 55, 56, 58, 70
Stopping a timer recording 36
Tab, safety 30
Table of contents 1
Tape eject 29
Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature 60
Tape, playing a 28
Tape speed feature 24
Tape speeds 24
Time and date setting 17
]]me counter 58
Time counter display 58, 71
Time display 58, 71
TIME menu 18, 19
Time setting: set daylight savin._l 18; set time zone 18
TIMER indicator 33, 35, 71
Timer recording 33; stopping
36
TIMER RECORDINGS menu 33. 36
Tips, troubleshooting
73
TRACKING buttons 28, 29, 54, 56, 70
Tracking feature 56
Troubleshooting
tips 73
Turn on VCR !5
TV button 26, 42
TV codes 43
TV function buttons 28
TV, programming
the remote to control 42
TV°VCR button 23, 28, 37, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71
VCR, cleaning 78; channels list 15; function buttons on
remote 26; plug in 5; setting up 9; turn on 5
VCR indicator 37, 71
VCR MAIN MENU
6, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 33, 34,
36, 48, 57, 59
VCR Plus+: channel list 34; channel list menu 20; menu
34; PlusCode number 35; setting up channels 20; using 34; worksheet for ch_,nnels 20
VCR viewing channel 5, 28
VCR1 button 2:2, 23, 26, 39, 56
VCR2 code 46
VCR2-DVD button 22, 23, 26, 39, 46, 56
Viewing channel 71
VOL buttons 28, 42
Warranty, limited 79
ZERO search feature 55
ZERO SEARCH menu 55
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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest Servicenter
from the yellow pages. Please do not
send any products to the Indianapolis
address listed in this
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service
for your product.
THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
10330
North
Indianapolis,
Meridian
Street
IN 46290
©1997 Thomson
Consumer
Trademark(s)®
Registered
Marca(s)
Registrada(s)
Printed
TOCOM
in Japan
15244120
VQTS3348
(A)
Electronics,
Inc.
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