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i Cautions Safety Information TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerousvoltage” inside the product thatpresents a risk of electric shock orpersonal injury. This ...
Table of Contents 1 First Things First .............................................................. 3 Initial Setup ......................................................................... 5 Setting Up the VCR ......................................................... 7 Using the Menus to Set Up F...
Table of Contents 2 Program The Remote ................................................... 41 About Programming the Remote .................................... 42 Testing the Remote ..................................................... 42Programming the Remote to Control a TV, Satellite Receiver, or...
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 Setup features Below is a list of features that need to be set up to getthe most out of your VCR. Many of these menus arecovered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you everwant to change a menu, refer to this section. • Language Selection • Setup for a Satellite Receiver Antenna ...
8 Setting Up the VCR Using the Menus to SetUp Features You set up features by using the menu system as discussedin the previous section. Each feature that appears in theQuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a fewother features you should set up before you begin usingyour VCR. Langua...
9 Setting Up the VCR Setup for a DigitalSatellite Receiver With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GEsatellite receiver antenna and tunes it to the desiredchannel at the start time of a timer recording. For otherbrands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channelonly if the recei...
10 Setting Up the VCR SAT SETUP The VCR will nowreceive all signalsfrom the SAT receiveron channel 03. Press MENU to continue 5. Press MENU and enter the code for your digital satellite receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List. SAT SETUP Enter the code for yourSAT receiver from thelist in your...
11 Setting Up the VCR Cable Box Setup All channels: enter two numbers foroutput channel of your cable box orpress INPUT for Video Input. Only SOME channels: if you only usethe cable box to tune premiumchannels. Cancel setup: select to cancel. Video Input Channel You can select the Video Input“channe...
12 Setting Up the VCR ABC ............. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053Antronix ............................................. 008, 009Archer ................................. 008, 009, 010, 011Cabletenna ................................................. 008Cableview ..................................
13 Setting Up the VCR Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal inyour area may cause Auto Detect tomis-detect. If this should happen,select 1 or 2 for the system you have. Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search featureto place all available channels inmemory. If you ever change...
14 Setting Up the VCR Selecting Channels The CHANNEL + and - buttons accessthose channels which are active inyour VCR channel list. You can still access channels not inthe channel list by using the numberbuttons on the remote. Changing the Signal Type This feature is useful if the cable signal goes ...
15 Setting Up the VCR Auto Clock Info With a cable box, the VCR will notreset the clock after a power outageunless the cable box is set to thechannel carrying the broadcast signal. If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, trytuning the VCR (or cable box) to achannel carrying Allset time data(usually PBS),...
16 Setting Up the VCR Spring forward; Fall back In the Spring, Daylight-Savingsbegins on the first Sunday in April.Because the clock automaticallychanges from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.(forward one hour), remember toinclude the extra hour for timerrecordings falling within this timeframe. In the Autumn, Dayli...
17 Setting Up the VCR Time/Date Display Pressing INFO displays the time anddate on the screen temporarily. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Setup6 Preferences7 Audio8 Language0 Exit 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME 1 Set Time and Date2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Ti...
18 Setting Up the VCR VCR P lus+ ® GOLD Programming System The VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system makes VCR setup automatic by setting and updating the clock andchannel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guideset up, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soonafter, the VCR clock will se...
19 Setting Up the VCR See next page for Canadian List Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers for Cable TV (U.S. 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 Channe...
20 Setting Up the VCR Channel Number You Receive the Station On* * Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. ** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned. Broadcast or Cable-TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel Number** HBO 3...
21 Setting Up the VCR Additional Set Up Features inthe PREFERENCES Menu The features in this section are all accessed through thePREFERENCES menu. 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. Pre...
22 Setting Up the VCR PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 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 The VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. To changethe remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERE...
23 Setting Up the VCR EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hoursof inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay or to disablethe feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut itoff. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, orthree hours of...
24 Setting Up the VCR Set Auto Repeat A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in arepeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set AutoRepeat uses the VCR’s memory counter to determine theduration of the loop. The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time tobe spec...
25 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...
26 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...
27 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...
28 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...
29 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...
30 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...
32 Recording Recording Features There are four ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program (See VCR Basics section). • Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched, and automaticallystops recording after a designat...
33 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 ...
34 Recording 6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program 1 (One Time) Channel 104 CableStart Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PMStart Date 11/16/00 ThuTape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erasePress MENU for next prog Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert ar...
35 Recording 3. Enter the PlusCode ® programming number shown in your local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR to correctPress MENU when done (Screen shown is just an example). 4. Press MENU after entering the number. How often should th...
36 Recording Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even anexpress recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for several secondsuntil STOP appears. Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up: 1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN ME...
37 Recording 4. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tapespeed indicator appears on the TV screen. 5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. 6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record....
38 Recording Using Two VCRs for Copying andEditing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR . 1. Turn on the TV and VCRs. 2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s video input). 3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV ja...
41 Program the Remote Controlling yourother components... The remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can beprogrammed to control other brands of remotecontrollable TVs, digital satellite receivers, andcable boxes. The remote is already programmed tooperate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions andsatelli...
42 Program the Remote About Programming theRemote The universal remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can beprogrammed to control other brands of remote controlledTVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Yourremote is already programmed to operate most ProScan,RCA, and GE televisions as well a...
43 Program the Remote 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 control that particular component. If the component you want to control does turn off: 1. Press an...
44 Program the Remote You’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote to control anauxiliary component. ON OFF CH + C H - PLAY REVERSE FORWARD AUX Programming the Remote toControl Auxiliary Components Your remote can also control the brands of the equipmentlisted, such as a radio, CD player, tap...
47 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...
48 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 ...
49 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...
50 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...
51 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...
52 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 ...
53 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...
54 OTHER FEATURES 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 OR enter a specificindex number _ _ Press SEARCH to exit GO-TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2:17:25 Press...
55 OTHER FEATURES 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 automatic tracking which removes interference likestreaks or “snow” from the picture. Automatic tracking is...
56 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...
57 OTHER FEATURES Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or asecond audio program (SAP) which offers a secondlanguage. The Reception feature lets you select the type ofaudio you want to record. Press 1 to switch betweenReception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP. • Select STEREO for normal ...
59 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...
60 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 ...
61 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...
62 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...
63 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...
65 Connections TV With RF Jack and Digital SatelliteReceiver This connection assumes: • You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TVdoes not have audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from adigital satellite receiver, and recording ...
66 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...
68 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 recordfrom these jacks, use the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2. CHANNEL TRACKING Up/D...
69 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...
70 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...
71 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. ...
74 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...
75 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...
76 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...
77 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...
78 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 ...
79 Index Index A Adding/removing channels 14 ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 60, 65 ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 22, 38, 68 ANTENNA button 23, 27, 36, 61 Arrow buttons 26 Audio playback type 57 selecting 57 Audio code list 44 Audio features, set up 55 AUDIO menu 56 Audio only playing back 37 recording 37 Audio/Vi...
81 Index Power surges 59 PREFERENCES menu 21, 48 Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking 55 Problem solving. See Troubleshooting tips PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 33, 35 Q QuickSet guide 8 R REC button 39 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 37, 57 RECORD button 27, 30, 32, 37, 66 Record protection cassette safety tab 30 ...
83 Index VCR Plus+ channel list menu 19, 34 channels 18 recording 34 system channel numbers 19 VCR PLUS+ menu 34 worksheet for channels 20 VCR Plus+ GOLD 18 Cable Channel Numbers (Canada) 20 CableChannel Numbers (U.S.) 19 Channel Numbers 19 VCR1 button 21, 26, 39 VCR2 button 26, 39 VOL buttons 28 W ...
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