Samsung Electronics Co SCORPIO Video Cassette Recorder User Manual 1540774A VR639HF E 02 ToC
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Cautions
Safety Information
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.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of the power
cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority 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) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.
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. A
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the 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 receiver.
Model No. _________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VCR Plus+ System and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL>>ADVANCE® and MOVIE>>ADVANCE® are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
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Table of Contents
First Things First
.................................................. 3
Setting Up the VCR
............................................. 7
Using The Menu To Set Up Features ................... 8
Language Selection ........................................ 8
Cable Box Setup ............................................. 9
VCR Channels List ......................................... 10
To Auto Channel Search ........................ 10
Changing the Signal Type ...................... 12
Adding or Removing Channels .............. 12
Time and Date .............................................. 12
Auto Clock Set ........................................ 13
Setting the Time Zone ............................ 13
Setting Daylight-Saving Time ................ 14
Setting Time and Date Manually ........... 15
VCR Plus+ System Channels ................... 16
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ................ 17
Additional Set-up Features................................ 18
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ......................... 18
Auto Play ...................................................... 19
EnergySaver .................................................. 19
Front Panel Brightness ................................. 20
Preferred Tape Speed................................... 20
VCR Basics
............................................................. 21
Remote Buttons ................................................. 22
Component Buttons ..................................... 22
VCR Function Buttons .................................. 22
TV Function Buttons..................................... 23
Playing a Tape .................................................... 24
Automatic Rewind ............................................. 25
Tape Eject ........................................................... 25
Recording ........................................................... 25
Check the Safety Tab.................................... 25
Recording
.............................................................. 27
Express Recording (XPR) .................................... 28
Timer Recording ................................................. 29
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................. 30
Setting Up the Channel List ................... 30
Using the System .................................... 30
Stopping a Timer Recording ........................ 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs .............. 32
Recording Broadcast Stereo Or SAP
(Second Audio Program) TV Programs ........... 33
Recording Audio Only ....................................... 33
Playing Back Audio Only.............................. 34
Copying and Editing Tapes ................................ 34
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Program the Remote
........................................ 35
Controlling a TV ................................................. 36
Operating the TV ............................................... 36
Other Features
.................................................... 39
Commercial Advance ......................................... 40
Marking ........................................................ 41
Playback ........................................................ 42
Display........................................................... 42
Movie Advance................................................... 43
Picture Search Options....................................... 45
Forward and Reverse Search ....................... 45
Slow Motion ................................................. 45
Frame Advance ............................................. 46
Index Search ................................................. 46
Go-To Search ................................................. 47
Tracking .............................................................. 47
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ........................ 48
Time Counter ...................................................... 48
On-screen Displays ............................................. 49
Audio Set-up Features ....................................... 49
Reception ............................................................ 50
Tape Playback ..................................................... 50
Connections
......................................................... 51
Before Connecting Components ....................... 51
Connecting Your VCR ......................................... 52
Jacks and Cables ................................................. 52
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ........... 52
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .. 52
Choosing a VCR Connection ............................. 53
TV with RF Jack Only .................................... 54
TV with Audio/Video Jacks .......................... 55
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ............. 56
Reference
.............................................................. 57
Front Panel ......................................................... 58
Display Panel ...................................................... 59
Back Panel .......................................................... 60
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................... 61
Questions and Answers About
Commercial Advance ........................................ 66
Specifications...................................................... 67
Cleaning the VCR ............................................... 67
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel .... 68
Warranty ............................................................. 69
Index ................................................................... 70
First Things First
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Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using your VCR with as little
reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information
needed in the first three sections. To help you along.
To help you out, there’s even an initial set-up feature
the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you
through several set up steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control’s features,
working with channels, and basic video tape operations
are essential to get all you can out
of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these
features, feel free to refer to other sections because
they cover the more detailed information.
What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section including
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an
index.
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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Setting Up the VCR
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First things first
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Recording
3VCR Basics
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OTHER FEATURES
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Connections
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Program the Remote
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8REFERENCE
First Things First
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Step 1: What’s in the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
•VCR
•Remote control
•RF coaxial cable
STEP 2: Install Batteries In the
Remote 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 into the remote’s back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
VCR
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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 audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with
the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. If you
have trouble understanding the VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL,
look to page 62 for a more detailed explanation.
STEP 6: turn on the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the
remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the
VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial set
up which helps you set different options for your VCR.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote
control’s number buttons to select options.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français
(French).
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
•Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4
switch or the TV’s video line input (see page 62 for more
information).
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANT IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR
determines which TV channel is used
to see VCR output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s video input channel with the
INPUT button on your remote control.
For more information about video
line input, see “How to Find Your TV’s
Video Input Channel” in the
References section of this manual.
ANT. IN
RF OUT
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
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A/V input/output jacks Channel 3/4 switch
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•Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks.
•Check your connections.
If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
STEP 8: Access the menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different
preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during
the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
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3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español
(Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).
All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for
detailed information about accessing menus.
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Setting Up the VCR
On-screen guide and Additional
Set-up features
Below is a list of set-up features that you need to
set up before using your VCR for the first time.
•Select a Language
•Set Up for a Cable Box
•Set Up a VCR Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)
•Auto Clock Set Feature
•Set Time and Date Manually
•Set Up VCR Plus+ Channels
•Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature
•Set the Auto Play Feature
•Set the EnergySaver Feature
•Set Front Panel Brightness Feature
•Set the Preferred Tape Speed Feature
➣➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
First things first
1
➣
Recording
3VCR Basics
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
7
6
Connections
➣➣
Program the Remote
5
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8REFERENCE
8
Setting Up the VCR
Using The Menu To Set Up Features
You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote
control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
You can set up features individually by using the menu system.
Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in
this section as well as a few others you may want to set up
before you begin using your VCR.
Language Selection
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
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3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French) by
pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s
key pad.
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.
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Setting Up the VCR
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will
use this channel for all future timer recordings.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select
one of the three choices:
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
Channels?
1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of
your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for video
line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. Then, press MENU.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
--
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
Cable Box Setup
ALL channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT if you connect your cable
box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.
Cancel setup: select to cancel.
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Setting Up the VCR
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4 or video)
04
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue
5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the
VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel.
For example:
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
VCR Channels 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, but
you may want to add or delete some channels depending on
whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search feature
to place all available channels in
memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto
Channel Search again.
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Setting Up the VCR
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options:
•Cable TV searches for cable channels
•Antenna searches for local broadcast stations
•Detect Automatically will make this decision for you
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,
the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point,
pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR
should only select the active channels.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.
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Setting Up the VCR
Changing 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 CABLE and
ANTENNA.
Adding or Removing Channels
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.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons
to go to the channels you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the
list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can
press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you
can press INFO to add.
Time and Date
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date– manually,
and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the
VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The
Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you
automatically.
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-
Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.
Selecting Channels
The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not
on the channel list by using the
number buttons on the remote
control.
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Setting Up the VCR
Auto Clock Set
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. To use this automatic feature,
certain steps are required such as Auto Channel Search, setting
the time zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature before
the Auto Clock feature works.
Setting the Time Zone
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main
Menu.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display TIME menu
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON
0 Exit
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your time zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.
If you chose AUTOMATIC for your time zone, the VCR sets the
clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information
it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or
manually set the time and date through the menu system.
Auto Clock Information
With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the
channel carrying the XDS signal.
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful,
try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to
a channel carrying the broadcast
information (usually PBS), then turn
the VCR off. If the time does not set
within 10 minutes, set the time and
date manually through the menus.
Check your local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setting Daylight-Saving Time
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue.
•DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.”
•If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Spring forward, Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
(forward one hour), including the
extra hour for timer recording within
this time frame is necessary.
In the Fall, Daylight-Saving time ends
on the last Sunday in October. The
VCR clock automatically changes
from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).
Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setting Time and Date Manually
If the AUTO CLOCK SET was unsuccessful, set the clock through
the TIME menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SET feature is set to
OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
not found
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/99 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
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Setting Up the VCR
See next page for Canadian List
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (USA List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 1
94 Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-New York
VCR Plus+ System Channel List
Refer to your local television list for
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
VCR Plus+® System Channels
Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer
recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put
in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and
abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the United States
and Canada are provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
(Screen shown is for an example only)
VCR Plus+ System is a registered trademarkof Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-
Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping
Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International
Television Inc.
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather
Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer’s Choice 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 2
94 Viewer’s Choice 3
95 Viewer’s Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada’s
Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
Broadcast or
Cable-TV
Station Name
VCR Plus+ System
Channel Number**
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
HBO 33
ESPN 34
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Setting Up the VCR
Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with
your VCR.
Additional Set-up Features in the
Preferences Menu
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCES menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a
VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to
set this VCR to respond to that button.
In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select REMOTE CONTROL.
With the compatible remote control, press the VCR2, VCR2•LD,
or VCR2•DVD button to change which remote controls the VCR.
PREFERENCES
(Press VCR2 to Change)
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
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Setting Up the VCR
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting is
changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no
longer control it.
To change the setting back to VCR1, allowing the original remote
control which came with your VCR to control the unit, use the
compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu. Press 1,
and then press the VCR button on the original remote control.
Auto Play
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a tape
when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In the
PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and OFF.
•Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when inserted in the VCR.
•Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature,
Press 3 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch between ON and OFF.
•OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.
•1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one, two, or
three hours of inactivity respectively.
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a
screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key
to cancel.”
If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
The PREFERENCES menu allows access
to many VCR options including remote
control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver
features.
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Setting Up the VCR
Front Panel Brightness
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4
to switch between the options.
•AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
•BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.
•DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.
Preferred Tape Speed
You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP)
and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to
switch between the options.
•SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.
•SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work best when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives approximately three times the
recording time of tapes recorded in
SP. Special effects such as pause, slow
motion, picture search, and frame
advance work well when you play
back tapes recorded in this speed.
Approximate Recording Times:
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr
T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr
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VCR Basics
Learn the Basics To Get
You Started
These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin
enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control
functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a
program should do just that.
This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It
discusses things like using the remote control, playing a
tape, and recording programs.
VCR Basics tells you what you need
to know in order to watch a movie or
tape your favorite show.
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SETTING UP THE VCR
2
FIRST THINGS FIRST
1
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RECORDING
3VCR Basics
4
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OTHER FEATURES
7
6
CONNECTIONS
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PROGRAM THE REMOTE
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VCR Basics
Remote Buttons
The backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark.
Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote
buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of
each other. If a button is not pressed within approximately seven
seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.
The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and many
brands of televisions. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV,
you may be able to control it without having to program the
remote.
Component Buttons
ON•OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.
Also turns some compatible components on and off.
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to
turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the
remote to control the TV.
VCR Turns on a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and sets
the remote to control the VCR.
VCR Function Buttons
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR’s channel memory.
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button
when tape is in pause.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow
motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.
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. In menu mode, press
to go back to a previous menu.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
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PLAY FORWARD
RECORD STOP PAUSE
F.ADV
CLEAR MENU SPEED
TRACKING
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TV VCR
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INPUT Selects between the VCR’s line input or tuner. Line input
refers to the signal coming from the component connected to
the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back (L1) or front (L2) of the
VCR.
MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
Numbers (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.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
SEARCH Displays INDEX and GO-TO Search menus on TV screen
when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded
material during playback. Each press advances the tape an
additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion, or
pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during stop-action playback.
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or cable/antenna system.
TV Function Buttons
CHAN Up or Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the
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.
If you have trouble getting a picture
on the TV screen, refer to “How to
Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel”
on page 71 or the “Troubleshooting”
section starting on page 65.
TV Buttons
The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of RCA, GE, or
ProScan TVs.
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INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the TV’s input channel or tuner. Press to
see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (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.
ON•OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on.
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.
Playing a Tape
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video
input--see page 71 for more about the video input channel).
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
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 on VCR (FORWARD on remote) or REV on VCR
(REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.
•Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on VCR (PLAY on remote) to
begin tape play.
•Press PLAY PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.
•Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture, if necessary.
•Press STOP•EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop playback.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking is
turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR’s power is
turned on.
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.
REW
RECORD
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
TRACKING
INPUT
STOP•EJECT
TAPE SPEED
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Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, picture
search, and frame advance work well
when you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr /40 Min 8Hr
Tape Eject
Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few seconds
when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even
when the VCR is off.
Recording
If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can
use basic recording. For more detailed information, refer to the
“Recording” section starting on the next page.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR
(SPEED on the remote).
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.
•For more information about in-depth recording features,
refer to the next section.
Check the 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.
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
Safety Tab
Automatic Rewind
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press
POWER on the VCR (ON•OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn
off after rewinding.
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Several Recording Options
Now that you’ve gone through the basic steps
necessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explain
the different advanced recording features available
to suit your needs.
Recording Features on your VCR include:
•Recording (explained in
the VCR Basics section)
•Express Recording (XPR)
•Timer Recording
•Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System
•Broadcast Stereo or
Second Audio Program (SAP)
•Audio Only Recording
•Copying and Editing Tapes
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Setting Up the VCR
2
First things first
1
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Recording
3VCR Basics
4
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OTHER FEATURES
7
6
Connections
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Program the Remote
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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.
Recording Features
There are four ways to record programs:
•Recording– pressing one button to start recording a
program (see VCR Basics section)
•Express Recording– starts recording a program already
being watched, and automatically stopping recording after
a designated period of time
•Timer Recording– automatically starts and stops a
recording at a predetermined time
•Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System– programming
the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number
found in TV guides.
Express Recording (XPR)
Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.
1. Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing the SPEED button
on the remote control.
2. Press the RECORD button (REC on the remote) to begin
recording.
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording
time duration.
REC CH 36
Record Length 0:00
Press REC to set length
REC CH 36
Record Length 1:30
Press REC to set length
Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the
recording time (up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you
indicate, and then automatically turns off.
To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP for three
seconds.
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Timer Recording
You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR PLUS+ Code
0 Exit
3. Select 1 to Create a New Program.
How often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
0 Cancel
4. Select how often you want the program to record.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel --
Start Time --:--
End Time --:--
Start Date --/--/--
Tape Speed SLP
Press MENU to cancel
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select
the line input), start time, and end time (including AM or
PM). The start date is automatically entered based on the
VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when
flashing.
Timer Recording Information
The Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record
the program.
“PROGRAMS OVERLAP” appears if
you have entered two programs
whose times overlap.
The TIMER indicator appears in the
display when you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
When recording from a cable box or
satellite receiver, turn on that unit
and tune it to the channel you want
to record before the recording is to
begin. The VCR channel should be set
to the cable box’s output channel
(usually Channel 3 or 4).
Recording Features
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VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
If you receive all channels through
your cable box on Channel 3 or 4, you
must use the regular Timer Recording
method to record programs.
6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 THU
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU for next prog
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Remember to leave your
cable box on and tuned
to the desired channel
Timer Recording with the
VCR Plus+ System
You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify timer
programming if you have cable TV and don’t receive all channels
through a cable box, or if you receive your TV signal off-air.
Setting Up the Channel List
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming system channel
list, you can do it now.
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU
2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List menu
3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more
information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming
system channel list.
Using the VCR Plus+ System
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.
Recording Feature
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VCR Plus+ System Recording
Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record the
program.
The TIMER indicator appears in the
display when you turn off the VCR
and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does
not recognize the PlusCode
programming system number.
Timer recordings will not be lost in
the event of an extended power
outage.
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number
(from TV listing)
_
Press MENU to cancel
3. Enter the PlusCode® programming number shown in
your local television guide.
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number
(from TV listing)
12876
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done
4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number.
How often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
0 Cancel
5. Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/23/99 SAT
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save
6. Change the recording speed with the SPEED button on the
remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on
the remote (if necessary).
Changing the end time comes in handy when you are
recording a program, such as a sporting event, that may
exceed the scheduled broadcast time.
(Screen used is just an example)
PlusCode is a registered trademarkof Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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7. Press MENU to save the program.
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Remember to leave your
cable box on and tuned
to the desired channel
Stopping a Timer Recording
To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an
express recording):
•Press and hold the STOP button for three 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 RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code
0 Exit
2. Press 2 to display the REVIEW EXISTING PROGS screen
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/18/99 THU
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU for next prog
3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.
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BACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER
PHONO TUNER TAPE
OUT IN
AUX
LEFT
RIGHT
BACK OF VCR
3 CH. 4
ANT. IN
RF OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
L
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Audio Connection
Recording audio only will erase
anything that was previously
recorded on the tape.
Recording Broadcast Stereo Or SAP
(Second Audio Program) TV Programs
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. 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
speed. The tape speed indicator appears on the TV screen.
5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
6. Set the reception: select STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the
type of audio you want to record. See Other Features section.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
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 (R and L) jacks on the back of the VCR.
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line
input (LINE).
The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment
connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD (REC on the
remote) to begin recording.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
Video Input Channel Explained
If you having trouble understanding
the VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL, turn to
page 62 for more information.
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Caution:
The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights
of others.
PLAYBACK VCR
CABLE BOX
OR ANTENNA
RECORDING VCR
TO TV TO TV
ANT. IN
RF OUT
3 CH. 4
ANT. IN
RF OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
L
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3 CH. 4
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
L
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Two VCR Connection
Playing Back Audio Only
To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to
the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use
the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user’s guide.
Using Two VCRs For Copying and
Editing Tapes
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the
recording VCR.
1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right
2. Turn on both VCRs and TV
3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s
video input). (See page 62 for INPUT information)
4. If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the
playback VCR
If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input on
the recording VCR
5. Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR. Insert a
blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR
6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to copy on
the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location
7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE
8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying
9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying
10. Repeat steps 6–9 to copy or edit additional segments.
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Program the remote
Control your Television
The remote can be programmed to control a
television as well as the VCR.
This remote can automatically control RCA, GE,
and PROSCAN TVs. Other manufacturer’s brands
need to be programmed.
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SETTING UP THE VCR
2
FIRST THINGS FIRST
1
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RECORDING
3VCR BASICS
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
7
6
CONNECTIONS
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Program the Remote
Controlling a TV
If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the
remote needs to be programmed.
Follow these steps to program the remote to control your
particular TV:
1. Turn on the TV.
2. Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on
the next page.
3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV
responds to the remote commands, the remote is
programmed.
6. If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next
code listed for your TV’s brand.
Operating the TV
After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.
1. 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 ON•OFF 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 Basics Section for details.
This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are
shown.
Note the difference between the TV
and VCR on-screen displays to see
which one the remote is operating.
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Program the remote
TV Codes
Akai .................................. 03
AOC ............................. 06,12
Candle .............................. 06
Citizen .............................. 06
Colortyme ........................ 06
Concerto ........................... 06
Curtis Mathes .............. 01,06
Daewoo ....................... 06,12
Daytron ............................ 06
Electrohome ................ 06,12
Emerson............................ 06
Envision ....................... 05,06
Fisher ........................... 05,08
GE ...................... 00,01,06,11
Goldstar ....................... 06,12
Hallmark ........................... 06
Hitachi ......................... 06,14
Infinity .............................. 04
J C Penney .... 00,01,06,09,12
JBL..................................... 04
Jensen ............................... 06
JVC ............................... 10,11
Kawasho ...................... 03,06
Kenwood ..................... 06,12
Loewe ............................... 04
Luxman ............................. 06
LXI ........................... 04,05,07
Magnavox .............. 04,06,12
Marantz ....................... 04,06
MGA ............................ 06,12
Mitsubishi .................... 06,12
MTC .................................. 06
NAD .................................. 07
NEC ................................... 06
Panasonic ............... 04,08,11
Philco ...................... 04,06,12
Philips ................ 03,04,06,12
Pioneer ............................. 06
Portland....................... 06,12
PROSCAN .......................... 01
Proton............................... 06
Quasar .............................. 11
Radio Shack ............ 01,05,13
RCA ......................... 01,06,12
Realistic ............................ 05
Sampo............................... 06
Samsung ................. 06,09,12
Sanyo ........................... 05,08
Sears ................. 01,05,06,07,
08,10,12
Sharp ........................... 06,13
Sony .................................. 03
Soundesign....................... 06
Sylvania .................. 04,06,12
Technics ............................ 11
Techwood ......................... 06
Teknika ............................. 06
TMK .................................. 06
Toshiba .............. 05,07,08,09
Universal .......................... 00
Victor ................................ 10
Wards ...... 00,01,04,06,12,13
Yamaha ............................ 12
Zenith ............................... 02
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OTHER FEATURES
Features to Enhance
VCR Operation
•Commercial Advance
•Movie Advance
•Picture Search Options
•Tracking
•Pro-Tect Plus Locking
•Time Counter
•On-Screen Displays
•Audio Reception
•Audio Playback
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Setting Up the VCR
2
First things first
1
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Recording
3VCR Basics
4
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6
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OTHER FEATURES
Commercial Advance®
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects
and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that
is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds
the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where
the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning and end
of the detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns
the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase
commercials from the tape.
During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected
commercial segments, or you can chose 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 a set of
formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since
television stations broadcast differently and insert their own
commercials, 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 ADVANCE features are accessed through
the Commercial Advance menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc.
A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
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OTHER FEATURES
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 EnergySaver: 2:00
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 6 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
1 Marking: ON
2 Playback: MANUAL
3 Display: Blue
0 Exit
Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
features.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking
Press 1 to turn commercial 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+ system, or Express
RecordingSets the VCR to automatically mark
commercials after the power is tuned off.
—Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the
commercials when you’ve stop the recording.
The VCR is waiting to
mark commercials in the
program you recorded.
1 Mark them now
2 Mark them later
3 Don't mark commercials
The VCR will begin
marking in 30 seconds...
•Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.
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OTHER FEATURES
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback
Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.
•Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through
the blocks of marked commercials.
It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.
A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or
last two minutes of a recording will not automatically be
skipped.
A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts in the
middle of a commercial segment, one isolated commercial is
shown without others, or a commercial is longer than one
minute. Press FWD to scan through the commercial.
Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program
segment is between commercials and less than one minute or
there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the
program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the
skipped program segment and press PLAY.
•Select MANUAL and the VCR won’t advance through the
blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.
If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than
commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next “marked”
commercial block and resumes playback.
The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the
marked commercials.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Display
Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.
•Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.
•Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.
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OTHER FEATURES
MOVIE ADVANCE®
MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of
prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature works
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. To select MOVIE ADVANCE, insert a tape with the safety
tab removed and press SEARCH. The following menu
appears:
MOVIE ADVANCE
What type of tape
is this?
1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording
3 Other
Press CLEAR to cancel
2. 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’s something else, you don’t know, or you do not want
to select MOVIE ADVANCE.
Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a
different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong
selection, press STOP•EJECT on the VCR and reinsert the tape.
Press SEARCH.
If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.
MOVIE ADVANCE
Would you like to go to
the start of the movie
or to the next preview?
1 Go to movie
2 Go to preview
Press CLEAR to cancel
3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or
press 2 to view the first (next) preview.
MOVIE ADVANCE works only on
cassettes recorded in the SP speed
with the safety tab removed.
MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc.
A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
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OTHER FEATURES
Preview Search Note
Any time during the preview search
mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse
the search direction.
•Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with
a blue background.
MOVIE ADVANCE
What type of tape
is this?
1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording
3 Other
Press CLEAR to cancel
When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed:
MOVIE ADVANCE
The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.
Press STOP to cancel
This display will time out after a few minutes and
the VCR will enter the Stop mode.
•Press 2 to Go To Preview. The following screen appears with
a video background:
Searching for preview
Press SEARCH to reverse
Press STOP to cancel
When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins
playing.
Press SEARCH for next
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OTHER FEATURES
Picture Search Options
The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD
or REV buttons on the remote. 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
either 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.
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. Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow-motion playback.
2. During playback, press PAUSE and then FWD or REV to
begin slow-motion playback.
3. Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of
the search.
4. Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.
5. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches
automatically from slow-motion playback to stop after a
few minutes.
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OTHER FEATURES
Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after
another during playback. Frame advance works well for tapes
recorded at the SP or SLP speed.
•Pressing PAUSE “freezes” the action
•Pressing F ADV repeatedly views single frames of the action
•Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.
Index Search
The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically
records an index mark on the tape every time you start a
recording.
During playback you can locate the program you want to play
by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR will
search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape.
To Search:
1. Press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
on-screen display.
3. If you want to search through a certain number of index
marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of
marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.
4. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. The
VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you
did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the
next index mark and begin playback.
5. Press STOP to end 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 of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less
•The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
index number 12...
Press STOP to cancel
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
index marks...
Press STOP to cancel
INDEX SEARCH
Press REV OR FWD
to begin scanning
OR
enter a specific
index number
_ _
Press SEARCH to exit
PICTURE SEARCH
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OTHER FEATURES
Go-To Search
The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a
counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR locates
the counter reading, it will begin playback.
1. Press STOP.
2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH menu
appears on the screen.
3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute of
the counter reading you want the VCR to “go to.” Press
CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.
4. Press FWD to search ahead or REV to search behind.
5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.
Tracking
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes interference like
streaks or “snow” from the picture. Automatic tracking is
automatically 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 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons (TRACK on the remote) to
reduce the distortion. You can also use tracking when you pause
a tape to reduce jittering of the picture.
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
CHANNEL 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 playback.
GO-TO SEARCH
Current tape counter is
2:17:25
Press REV or FWD
to go to 0:00:00
Press SEARCH to exit.
If you insert a pre-recorded tape
with the safety tab removed- Index,
Go-To, and Blank searches are not
available.
PICTURE SEARCH
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OTHER FEATURES
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature
To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the
VCR or remote won’t work.
•To Lock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote
for approximately six seconds. All digits on the front panel
flash when this feature is activated. Digits also flash if you
turn on the VCR while locking is on.
•To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress: Press
and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately
six seconds. All lighted digits on the front panel flash when
this feature is activated.
•To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for
approximately six seconds.
Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a
program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time
counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from
the VCR.
For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the
beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of
that program to begin another recording, you would:
1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter
reads 0:30:00.
4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program.
(You may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can
begin recording at this spot.
5. Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the
screen and return to the normal display mode.
0:30:00
SECONDS
MINUTES
HOURS
Timer Counter on-screen display
lists hours, minutes and seconds
of a segment of tape.
Locking Your VCR
If a timer recording is programmed,
make sure your VCR is turned off.
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR
from being accidentally turned on.
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OTHER FEATURES
On-screen Displays
The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,
RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set
before they can be displayed.
1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain
on the screen.
3. Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the
TV screen. This is useful for dubbing tapes.
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.
Audio Set-up Features
The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and
recordings. The features in this section are accessed through
the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recodings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display AUDIO menu.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
To receive Hi-Fi stereo sound, use
audio-video cables with a compatible
TV or receiver. Using only the RF OUT
jack will not produce stereo sound.
Stop Ch 05 0:30:00
11/18/97 Tue 01:30PM SLP
SECON
D
MINUTES
HOURS
0:30:00
SECONDS
MINUTES
HOURS
1
2
3
Time counter only (does not time out)
On-screen display (times out)
No displays will appear
(useful for dubbing)
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OTHER FEATURES
Reception
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a
Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language.
The reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want
to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO,
and SAP.
•Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.
•Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too
noisy.
•Select SAP to record a Second Audio Program instead of
normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.
Tape Playback
The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks
on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a 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 or
amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback
feature lets you select which audio you use during playback.
•Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track
and for normal use.
•Select LINEAR to play back sound recorded on a linear
monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program (SAP),
or a dubbed voice.
•Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.
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Connections
Things to Know Before
Connecting Components
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
•Connect all components before plugging any power
cords into the wall outlet.
•Always turn off the TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
•Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
•Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s
back panel instead of straight down the middle after
you connect your components.
•Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as
possible.
•Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with
your unit.
Protect Your Components from Overheating
•Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.
•Do not stack components.
•Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components 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.
Things to Know
Before Connecting
Components
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Setting Up the VCR
2
First things first
1
➣
Recording
3VCR Basics
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
7
6
Connections
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Program the Remote
5
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8REFERENCE
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Connections
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.
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RF OUT. The
coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR’s
RF OUT jack and your TV’s antenna input.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and
mono sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video input
jacks. For more information about input channels, see page 62.
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are color coded
(yellow for video and white for audio).
If your TV only has two inputs for audio (stereo), you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels.
RF Jack
Audio/Video Jack
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Choosing a VCR Connection
There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending
on whether 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.
•TV with RF Jack Only
•TV with Audio/Video Jacks
•TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble
Pay Channels Only
If you need to connect additional 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
component.
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable
Connections
Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has audio/video jacks though, it is
highly recommended that you use them to get even better
picture quality and Hi-Fi stereo sound when recording and
playing back videotapes. These connections give you more
convenient operation by not having to share the TV’s
antenna signal. If you are having a hard time understanding
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT, refer to page 62 in the References section
of the manual for more information.
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Connections
TV with RF Jack Only
This connection assumes:
•You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.
•Your television has only an RF input jack.
This connection provides:
•Mono sound playback from VCR
•Record one channel while watching another (except
when using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
•(1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for
cable box.
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.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features
2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different channel
on the TV. VCR
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
ANT. IN
RF OUT
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
L
R
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Connections
TV with Audio/Video Jacks
This connection assumes:
•You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system
•Your television has audio/video jacks.
This connection provides:
•Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from VCR
•Record one channel while watching another (except when
using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
•(1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for
cable box
•(2) audio/video cables
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel (see page 62 for more
information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording features.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
TV
VCR
ANT. IN
RF OUT
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
L
R
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
INPUT 1
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
S-VIDEO AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
L
INPUT 2
VIDEO R
L/MONO
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Connections
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
This connection assumes:
•You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium
channels
•Your TV has audio/video input jacks.
This connection provides:
•Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR
•Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the
cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.
To use this connection, you must have:
•(3) coaxial cables
•(2) audio/video cables
•(1) splitter
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel (see page 62 for more
information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch
another unscrambled program:
1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program
through the cable box using one of the recording features.
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.
All scrambled channels must be viewed
through the VCR.
VCR
CABLE
CABLE BOX
ANT. IN
RF OUT
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
L
R
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
INPUT 1
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
S-VIDEO AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
L
INPUT 2
VIDEO R
L/MONO
IN
OUT
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Appendix: reference
This section gives you some additional information
about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s
controls and displays.
You will also find the section, Troubleshooting Tips,
and a question and answer section about
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix.
These areas might help resolve some of those
simple problems.
Finally, this section of the manual also contains
your warranty information.
➣➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
First things first
1
➣
Recording
3VCR Basics
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
7
6
Connections
➣➣
Program the Remote
5
➣
8REFERENCE
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Appendix: reference
Front Panel
AUDIO (R and L mono) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals
from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is
connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select “L2”
to record from these jacks.
CHANNEL•TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or
lower channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking
when a tape is playing. Press both together to recenter tracking.
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 speed.
PLAY•PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during
playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted
scenes.
POWER Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim
the remote at this sensor.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the
picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (either SP or SLP)
STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when
the VCR is stopped. Indicator Panel
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from
the VCR or the cable/antenna system.
Remote Sensor
REW
RECORD
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
TRACKING
INPUT
STOP•EJECT
TAPE SPEED
P
L
A
Y
P
A
U
S
E
FWD
TV•VCR
POWER
CHANNEL
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Display Panel
TIME The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears
with the time. There is no indicator for PM.
TIME COUNTER This shows the actual time it takes to play back
a segment of a recorded tape. This counter helps locate
the beginning or end of programs taped.
REC INDICATOR Lights when the VCR is recording.
TIMER INDICATOR ( ) Lights during an express or timer
recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and
the VCR is turned off. Flashes when the clock is not set.
Flashes when the timer recording is set and there is no tape
in the VCR.
VCR INDICATOR (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel
is 3 or 4.) Press the TV•VCR button on the remote or front VCR
panel to turn on or off.
•VCR Indicator on: Picture from VCR
•VCR Indicator off: Picture from the TV channel.
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Back Panel
3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune
the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using
one of the basic hookups.
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals
from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, 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.
ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable
system when attached.
RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
ANT. IN
RF OUT
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
L
R
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Troubleshooting Tips
No power
•Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
•Check to make sure your connections are correct.
VCR does not respond to remote
•Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and
remote.
•The batteries may need changing.
•Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the
remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
•Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
•Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
•Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snowy or no picture during 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 TV’s fine tuning is correct for the channel
you have selected.
•Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
•Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input
(see page 62 for more information).
•Try another tape.
•Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame
advance, and slow-motion playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
•Press one 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.
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Troubleshooting Tips (Cont’)
Time counter not working or time counter not working in search
modes
•The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of
tape. When an unrecorded 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 back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
•The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.
Will not record or play
•Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
•Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
•Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
•Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or
PLAY to return to normal playback.
•Check the ProTect Plus™ feature.
Rewind does not operate
•Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR Plus+ system or timer recording not made or wrong
program recorded
•Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ system code is entered.
•Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on
when recording was to begin.
•Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong
channel or times).
•Power interruption. Reset the clock.
•Check to see if time and date are correct – including AM/PM.
•Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or
the tape was not rewound beforehand.
•Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording
was to start.
•Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette’s
safety tab was intact.
•VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a
timer recording.
•Check to make sure VCR Plus+ system setup was completed correctly.
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Troubleshooting Tips (Cont’)
Will 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 on
the remote.
Clock shows incorrect time or date
•Power interruption.
•Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and
date).
•Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for
daylight-saving time.
Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time
•Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
VCR makes noise when stopped
•VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder
inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you
put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly
•Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
•Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set
correctly.
•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.
Tape plays back in slow motion
•Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
•Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/
ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play
automatically
•Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.
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Troubleshooting Tips (Cont’)
TIMER indicator flashes
•The clock is not set.
•Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer
recording is set.
•TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect PlusTM Locking
feature is activated.
Time counter disappears during searching
•This is normal.
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish
•Check LANGUAGE feature.
No stereo sound during playback
•Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to
hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are paying must
be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.
•Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear
stereo sound.
Stereo audio too noisy
•Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature
to MONO.
•Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the
noise.
Index and Go-To search features do not operate
•Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.
Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature
•Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.
•Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject
cassette and reinsert.
VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a
blue screen during playback.
•Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to
MANUAL.
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Troubleshooting Tips (Cont’)
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials
when:
•The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
menu. Set it to ON.
•A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than
one minute.
•A single isolated commercial can not be marked.
•Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.
•A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a
recording.
•Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program
content and the characteristics of the commercials.
•A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.
•Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their
own commercials.
Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL
ADVANCE
feature was set to ON.
•COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials,
mark them, and then skip over the marked commercials during
playback.
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Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
Will commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?
Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.
How fast does the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?
In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute 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, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to
MANUAL.
What if the VCR scans forward 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 work each time the tape is played?
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 VCR.
After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?
The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings.
Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?
No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first recording,
marking will take place after all recordings have completed.
What happens if the marking process is interrupted?
Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR’s power is
turned 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 SLP.
Will COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recordings work in
non-Commercial Advance VCRs?
A COMMERCIAL ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-commercial advance VCR, but
commercials will not automatically be skipped.
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Specifications
Format: VHS
Record/Playback Video: 4-head
System: Audio: Stereo record/playback system
Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color
Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type: AutoProgramming frequency
synthesis
Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 17 watts
Dimensions: 3.54 inches high (90 mm)
14.96 inches wide (380 mm)
10.94 inches deep (278 mm)
Weight: 7.9 pounds (3.6 kg)
Storage Temperature - 22˚F to +149˚F
Range: (-30˚C to +65˚C)
Operating +41˚F to +104˚F
Temperature Range: (+5˚C to +40˚C)
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.
Cleaning the VCR
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the
top, back, sides, and bottom 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 using a nonabrasive, antistatic
cleaner and polisher.
Specifications are subject to change.
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How to Find Your TV’s Video Input
Channel
You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are
using the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’s
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” before
you can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna reception,
and the content that’s on a tape.
The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and
different models. Below are some steps to try:
•If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button
on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press
the INPUT button on the remote.
•If you have another brand of TV, consult the section,
Programming The Remote, to see if the VCR’s remote control
can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.
If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might
access the Video Input Channel by:
•pressing a button on the remote (see table below)
•selecting the channel from the TV’s menu system
(see table below)
•tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel
number (see table below)
•going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing
the channel up or down buttons on the TV.
Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel
Variations table that follows:
Video Input Channel Variations
Button/Switch Button on the Channel
on the TV TV Remote Number
VIDEO VID 1 00
SIGNAL LINE 90
VID 1 VID 91
VID 2 VIDEO 92
S-VID S-VID 93
S-VIDEO INPUT VID 1
S-VIDEO VID 2
SOURCE
AUX
I
N
P
U
T
T
V
•
V
C
R
ON•OFF
PLAY FORWARD
RECORD STOP PAUSE
F.ADV
CLEAR MENU SPEED
TRACKING
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
C
H
A
N
V
O
L
V
O
L
C
H
A
N
INFO SEARCH
MUTE GO BACK
TV VCR
REVERSE
TV
Button
INPUT
Button
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
•Any defect in materials 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 to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
•Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
•Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to
repair your VCR.
How you get service:
•Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center,
ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
•Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.
•Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your warranty 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 and related adjustments.
•Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Cleaning of video/audio heads.
•Batteries.
•A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.
•A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
•Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•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 state law relates to this warranty:
•This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:
•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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A
Audio Hum
avoiding 51
AUDIO Jacks 58
Audio Only 34
playback 34
recording 33
Audio Set-up Features 49
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 23, 68
Audio/Video Jacks 55, 56
Auto Clock Information 13
Auto Clock Set 13
Auto Play 19
Auto play feature 24
Automatic rewind 25
Automatic tracking 24
B
Back Panel 60
3/4 switch 60
ANT IN jack 60
audio IN jacks 60
RF OUT jack 60
Batteries, installing 4
Broadcast Stereo 33
Buttons, remote 22
C
Cable Box 56
Cable Box Setup 9
Cable Connections 53
CHAN buttons 23, 36
CHANNEL buttons 22
Channel Selection
detecting automatically 11
CHANNEL•TRACKING 58
Channels
adding/removing 12
CLEAR button 22, 23
Coaxial Cables (F-type) 52
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
playback 42
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
40, 65
display 42
marking 41
questions and answers 66
Component buttons 22
Components 51
cable positioning 51
connecting 51
protecting 51
Connecting Components 51
Copying and Editing Tapes 34
D
Daylight-Saving Time 14
Display Panel 59
REC indicator 59
TIME counter 59
TIME countter 59
TIME indicator 59
Timer Indicator 59
VCR Indicator 59
E
Eject 25
EnergySaver 19
Express Recording (XPR) 28
F
F.ADV button 22
Forward and Reverse Search
45
FORWARD button 24
Frame Advance 46
Front Panel 58
A/V jacks IN 58
channel tracking button 58
FWD button 58
PLAY•PAUSE button 58
POWER button 58
RECORD button 58
remote sensor 58
REV button 58
SPEED button 58
STOP•EJECT button 58
TV•VCR button 58
Front Panel Brightness 20
FWD button 24, 58
G
GO BACK button 22, 23
Go-To Search 47
I
Index Search 46
INFO button 22, 24
Initial Setup 5
INPUT button 24
INPUT button 23, 68
J
Jacks
AUDIO/VIDEO 68
Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
52
L
LANGUAGE menu 6, 8
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Index
M
Menu
accessing 6
set up features 8
MENU button 23
MOVIE ADVANCE 43, 64
MUTE button 24, 36
N
Number buttons 23, 24
O
OFF button 22, 24
ON•OFF button 25, 36
On-screen Displays 49
P
PAUSE button 23, 24, 25
Picture Search 45
forward/reverse search 45
frame advance 46, 47
go-to 47
index search 46, 47
slow motion 45
tracking 47
PLAY button 23, 24
PLAY•PAUSE 58
PLAY•PAUSE button 24
Playing a tape 24
POWER button 25, 58
Preferences Menu 18
auto play 19
front panel brightness 20
preferred tape speed 20
remote VCR1/VCR2 18
Preferred Tape Speed 20
Preview Search 44
Pro-Tect Plus Locking Feature
48
Product Registration 2
programming the remote
operating second VCR 35
R
REC Indicator 59
Reception 50
RECORD button 23, 25, 58
Record protect tab 25
Recording 25
audio only 33
basic 25
broadcast stereo 33
Express Recording (XPR)
28, 29
features 28
SAP (SecondAudio Program)
33
timer recording 29
VCR Plus+ timer recordings
30
Remote
buttons 22
component buttons 22
TV function buttons 23
Remote control 4
Remote Sensor 58
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
18
REV button 23, 24, 58
REVERSE button 24
Reviewing and Clearing
Programs 32
Rewind, automatic 25
RF coaxial cable 4
RF Jacks 52
S
Safety Information 2
Safety tab 24, 25
SAP (Second Audio Program)
33
SEARCH button 23
Selecting Channels 12
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu
14
Signal Type
changing 12
Slow Motion 45
SLP (tape speed) 25
SP (tape speed) 25
Specifications 67
SPEED button 23, 25, 58
STOP button 23, 24, 25
STOP•EJECT button 24
STOP•EJECT button 25, 58
T
Tape
playback 50
Tape eject 25
Tape, playing 24
Tape speed 25
TAPE SPEED button 25
Tape Speeds 20
Tapes, copying and editing 34
Time and Date 12
auto clock set 13
setting daylight-saving time
14
setting manually 15
setting time zone 13
Time Counter 48, 59
Time Zone, setting 13
Time/Date Display 15
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Index
TIMER INDICATOR 59
Timer Recording 29
reviewing and clearing pro-
grams 32
setting channel list 30
stopping 32
VCR Plus+ system 30
TRACK buttons 23
Tracking 47
TRACKING buttons 24
Troubleshooting Tips 61
TV
tuning for VCR use 5
TV button 22, 36, 68
TV codes 37
TV function buttons 23
TV, programming the remote to
control 36
TV•VCR button 23, 58
TV’s video input channel 68
V
VCR
auto channel search 10
cable box connection 56
channels list 10
cleaning 67
connecting 4, 52
jacks and cables 52
plugging in 4
specifications 67
viewing channel 5
VCR button 22
VCR function buttons 22
VCR INDICATOR 59
VCR MAIN MENU 6, 8
VCR Plus+ 16
system channels 16
worksheet 17
VCR Plus+ System Recordi 31
VIDEO IN Jacks 58
Viewing Channels
adding/removing 12
VOL buttons 24, 36
W
Warranty 69
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