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1 Table of Contents First Things First ..................................................... 3 Initial Setup ............................................................. 5 Setting Up the VCR ................................................. 7 Using The Menus to Set Up Features ........................
Table of Contents 2 Program the Remote ............................................ 39 About Programming the Remote ........................ 40 Testing the Remote ......................................... 40Programming the Remote to Control a TV, Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box .......................
First Things First 3 Welcome To YourNew VCR... To help you get started using your VCR with aslittle reading as possible, we’ve put all the basicinformation needed in the first three sections.To help you along, there’s even an initial setupfeature the first time you turn on your VCRwhich walks you th...
First Things First 4 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 Inthe Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or changethe batteries in your VCR remote: 1. Remove the cover of the ...
First Things First 5 STEP 5: Tune THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewingchannel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video line input. • If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUTjacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch tochannel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you...
First Things First 6 If the menu does not appear: • Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as theCH. 3/4 switch or the TV’s video input channel (see “Howto Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual for more information). • Make sure the VCR indicator is on i...
7 Setting Up the VCR Additional Setupfeatures Below is a list of features that need to be set upbefore using your VCR for the first time. • On-screen language • Cable box setup • VCR channel List(using auto channel search) • Auto clock set • Setting time and date manually • Setting VCR Plus+ system ...
8 Setting Up the VCR Using The Menu To Set UpFeatures You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remotecontrol’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screeninstructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. You can set up features individually by using the menusystem. Each feature that...
9 Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup This setup applies only when all channels are receivedthrough the cable box. There are two steps: • The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of thecable box signal. • The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllablecable box so the VCR can control the...
10 Setting Up the VCR CABLE BOX SETUPOn what channel doesthe VCR receive signalsfrom the cable box?(usually 3, 4, or Video) 04 Press CLEAR to correctPress MENU to continue CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will nowreceive all signalsfrom the cable boxon channel 04. Press MENU to continue Once you complete the...
11 Setting Up the VCR takes about one to two minutes. When the scan iscomplete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. Atthis point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remotecontrol or VCR should only select the active channels. Changing the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. ...
12 Setting Up the VCR Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: theAuto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Featureenables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR isturned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because itupdates the time for you automatically. Befor...
13 Setting Up the VCR Setting Daylight-Saving Time 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time and Date2 Auto Clock Set: ON3 Set Time Zone4 Set Daylight Savings Time Data was found on channel 20. 0 Exit 3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVIN...
14 Setting Up the VCR 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-screendirections. SET TIME AND DATE Time 12:34 PM Date 11/16/00 Thursday Press CLEAR to correctPress MENU to...
15 Setting Up the VCR Turning ON or OFF theAuto V CR Plus+ download If the automatic VCR Plus+ download continuously fails forany reason, you will see the prompt: VCR PLUS+ SETUP Last automatic setupwas unsuccessful.Would you like to: 1 Try again2 Finish setup manually3 Cancel the auto setup If you ...
16 Setting Up the VCR VCR Plus+ System Channel List Refer to your local television list fora complete VCR Plus+ channel list foryour viewing area or contact yourcable company. Using the list maysave you some time. See next page for Canadian List Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable T...
17 Setting Up the VCR *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 P lus+ System Worksheet Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ System Channel Number** Channel Number...
18 Setting Up the VCR Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2disables the remote that came withyour VCR. Additional Setup Features in thePreferences Menu The features in this section are all accessed through thePREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 6...
19 Setting Up the VCR Auto Play This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing atape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. Inthe PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON andOFF. • Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tabremoved to start playing automatically wh...
20 Setting Up the VCR Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) You can change the brightness level of the fluorescentdisplay panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 5 to switch between the options. • AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on anddims the display when the VCR is o...
21 Setting Up the VCR When a duration time has been set: • The VCR will automaticall y switch to rewind if the counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration. • The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equ al s or is less than 0:00. • The Auto Repeat may be...
23 VCR Basics Learn the Basics To GetYou Started These VCR basics should be enough for you to beginenjoying your VCR. Learning the remote controlfunctions, playing a recorded tape, and recording aprogram should do just that. This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. Itdiscusses things lik...
24 VCR Basics Remote Buttons Your backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the buttons on theremote. The remote buttons remain lit when they arepressed within a few seconds of each other.If a button is not pressed within approximately sevenseconds, the...
25 VCR Basics VCR Function Buttons ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCRindicator in VCR display panel on or off. Arrow Buttons ( ) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selectedfeatures. CH + and...
26 VCR Basics REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches backward through a tape during playback. Startsslow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motionspeed. SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TVscreen. Start...
27 VCR Basics Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s video input--see “How to Find Your TV’s Video InputChannel”in the References section of this manual for more information about the video line input). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. POWER TAPE SPEED INPUT TV•VCR VIDE...
28 VCR Basics Recording If you want to record something that you’re watching, youcan 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 butto...
29 RECORDING Several RecordingOptions Now that you’ve gone through the basic stepsnecessary to operate your VCR, it’s time to explainthe different advanced recording features availableto suit your needs. Recording Features on your VCR include: • Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section) • Expr...
30 RECORDING Express Recording Express recording is a great way totape the last quarter of the game, orthe last part of a movie when youhave to leave. Recording Features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording– pressing one button to start recording a program (see VCR Basics section) • E...
31 RECORDING 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 Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Setup6 Preferences7 Audio8 Language0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS ...
32 RECORDING VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Setup6 Preferences7 Audio8 Language0 Exit CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search2 Add/Remove Channels3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Setup5 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 46 4 -- 3 -> -> -> 23 2 -- 1 -- Use...
33 RECORDING VCR Plus+ Interactive ProgramGuide System Recording Clock must be set correctly. Insert a tape with the safety tab inplace and enough tape to record theprogram. The Timer ( ) indicator appears in the display when you turn off theVCR and a timer recording has beenset. It flashes if there...
34 RECORDING 7. Press MENU to save the program. Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert arecordable tape andturn the VCR off beforethe program start time. Press MENU to continue Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even anexpress recording): • Press and hol...
35 RECORDING BACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER PHONO TUNER TAPE OUT IN AUX LEFT RIGHT ANT. IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 BACK OF VCR Audio Connection Recording audio only will eraseanything that was previouslyrecorded on the tape. Recording Broadcast Stereo TVOr SAP (Second Audio Program)Progr...
36 RECORDING Caution: The unauthorized recording ofsatellite broadcasts, televisionprograms, or other copyrightedmaterials may infringe the rightsof others. PLAYBACK VCR CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA RECORDING VCR TO TV TO TV 3 CH. 4 ANT. IN RF OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN L R ANT. IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN...
39 Program the remote Controlling your othercomponents... The remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can beprogrammed to control other brands of remotecontrollable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cableboxes, DVD players and more. The remote is alreadyprogrammed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GEt...
40 Program the Remote About Programming theRemote The universal remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can beprogrammed to control other brands of remote controlled TVs,digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is alreadyprogrammed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions aswell a...
41 Program the remote 4. Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until theLED turns off. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does notturn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remotecannot cont...
42 Program the Remote This remote may not operate allmodels of the brands shown. Note the difference between the TVand VCR on-screen displays to seewhich one the remote is operating. Programming the Remote toControl an AuxiliaryComponents Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment list...
45 OTHER FEATURES Features to EnhanceVCR Operation • COMMERCIAL ADVANCE • MOVIE ADVANCE • Picture Search Options • Tracking • Pro-Tect Plus ™ Locking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback ➣ ➣ Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 ➣ Recording 3 VCR Basics 4 ➣ OTHE...
46 OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ® COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects andmarks most commercials on your tape for any recording that ismore than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds thetape to the beginning of the recording and determines where thecommercials are ...
47 OTHER FEATURES PREFERENCES1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat8 Commercial Advance0 Exit 3. Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 Marking: ON 2 Playback: MANUAL 3 Display...
48 OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Playback Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advancethrough the blocks of marked commercials. It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes...
49 OTHER FEATURES MOVIE ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speedwith the safety tab removed. MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Aurthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. MOVIE ADVANCE ® MOVIE ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecordedmovies (rented or purchased). This fe...
50 OTHER FEATURES Preview Search Note Any time during the preview searchmode, pressing SEARCH will reversethe search direction. MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for the startof the movie... Rewinding tape Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found, the following screen isdisplayed: MOVIE ADVANCE The movie ...
51 OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using theFORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This sectioncontains several other options available for searching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off...
52 OTHER FEATURES If you insert a pre-recorded tapewith the safety tab removed-- Indexand Go-To searches are not available. INDEX SEARCH Searching forindex number 12... Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Searching forindex marks... Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Press REV OR FWDto begin scanning O...
53 OTHER FEATURES GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press REV or FWDto go to 0:00:00 Press SEARCH to exit. Locking Your VCR If a timer recording is programmed,make sure your VCR is turned off.Locking your VCR prevents the VCRfrom being accidentally turned on. Tracking Your VCR has automat...
54 OTHER FEATURES 3. Press FORWARD (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 canbegin recording at this spot. 5. Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the scre...
55 OTHER FEATURES Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a secondaudio program (SAP) which offers a second language. TheReception feature lets you select the type of audio you want torecord. Press 1 to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO,and SAP. • Select STEREO for normal ...
57 Connections Things to Know BeforeConnecting Components Protect Your Componentsfrom Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any powercords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other componentsbefore you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly toAvoid...
58 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 availablefor your TV. These jacks are required for ...
59 Connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR,depending on whether or not you have cable service, if youhave a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cablechannels are scrambled, and so on. Five different connections are described in this s...
60 Connections VCR TV ANT. IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 CABLE/ ANTENNA CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA TV With RF Jack Only This connection assumes: • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable boxsystem. • Your television has only an RF input jack. This connection provides: • Mono sound p...
61 Connections TV VCR ANT. IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 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 TV With Audio/Video Jacks This connection assumes: • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable boxsystem. • Your...
62 Connections VCR 2-WAY SPLITTER CABLE CABLE BOX ANT. IN RF OUT CH. VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 TV CABLE/ ANTENNA INPUT 1 VIDEO R L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT R L INPUT 2 VIDEO R L/MONO IN OUT TV With Audio/Video Jacks and CableBox to Unscramble Pay ChannelsOnly This connection assumes: • You are usi...
64 Connections TV With Audio/Video Jacks andDIGITAL Satellite Receiver This connection assumes: • You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and yourTV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiverwhile watching cable or off-air...
65 Appendix: reference This section gives you some additionalinformation about the VCR, including adescription 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. Theseareas might hel...
66 Appendix: reference Front Panel Diagram AUDIO (LEFT MONO, RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when connected through these jacks. to record fromthese jacks, use the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2. CHANNEL TRACKING Up/D...
67 Appendix: reference Display Panel Diagram Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or StatusIndicator Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR’s line...
68 Appendix: reference Back Panel Diagram CH. 3/4 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is tuned to see the VCR’s picture (if the VCR is connected usingone of the basic hookups). AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like another VCR or a camcorder, whencon...
69 Appendix: reference 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 andremote. • The batteries may need changing. ...
72 Appendix: reference 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. Ejectcasse...
73 Appendix: reference Questions and Answers AboutCOMMERCIAl 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 b...
74 Appendix: reference 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 combinedantenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*(125 cable channels) Canada: 178 ch...
75 Appendix: reference How to Find Your TV ’sVideo Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you areusing the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV’sAUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this “channel” beforeyou can see the VCR’s menus, the cable or antenna r...
76 Appendix: reference 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 ...
77 Index Index A Adding/removing channels 11 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 58, 63 ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 68 ANTENNA button 25, 59 Arrow buttons 24 Audio playback type 55 playing back 36 recording 35 selecting 55 Audio code list 42 Audio features, set up 53 AUDIO menu 54 Audio/Video jacks 35, 36, 58, 59, 6...
78 Index Jacks (Cont.) Audio/video 68 RF OUT 68 types of 58 L L1, L2 indicator 67 LANGUAGE choosing 6 LED on remote 40 Light button 24 LINE indicator 35, 67 Locking feature 53 M MENU button 34 MENU button 6, 8, 16, 25, 31, 46, 54 MUTE button 26 N Number buttons 6, 14, 25 O OK button 24 ON•OFF button...
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