Page 2 - Important Information; To reduce the risk of electric shock, match; WARNING; Product Registration
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire orshock hazard, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large d...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 7 First Things First .............................................................. 3 Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7 Using the Menu to set up features ................................................... 8 Language .....................
Page 5 - First Things First; Read the First Three sections
First Things First 3 Hi, my name is Liz… and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to seethat you have a rewarding user manual experience.You’ll find that I’ve arranged this manual to clearlyexplain all of your VCR’s features. Read the First Three sections The first three sections of the manual int...
Page 6 - Step 1: Unpack What ’s in the Box; The following items come packed in the box:; STEP 3: Connect your vcr
First Things First 4 Step 1: Unpack What ’s in the Box The following items come packed in the box: • VCR • Remote control • RF coaxial cable STEP 2: Install Batteries In theRemote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change thebatteries in your VCR remote. 1. Remove the cover o...
Page 7 - STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR; Press POWER to turn on the VCR.; STEP 7: Access the menus; VCR Viewing Channel
First Things First 5 STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in theoutlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. 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 input. • If you connect your VC...
Page 8 - Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.; Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.; Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.; STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR
First Things First 6 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Audio7 Language0 Exit 2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu. PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR12 Auto Play: ON3 Auto TV/VCR: ON4 EnergySaver: 2:00 0 Exit 3....
Page 9 - Setting Up the VCR
7 Setting Up the VCR on-screen guide and AdditionalSet-up features Below is a list of set-up features that you may wantto set up before you begin using your VCR for thefirst time. • Select a Language • Set up VCR Channel List (Auto ChannelSearch) • Set Time and Date • Set up VCR Plus+ Channels • Set...
Page 10 - USING THE MENU to set up features; language; Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.; VCR CHANNELS LIST
8 Setting Up the VCR USING THE MENU to set up features You can set up features by using the menu system. Each featureis explained in this section. language Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays willappear in that language.1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU...
Page 11 - To Auto Channel Search; Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.; Auto Channel Search
9 Setting Up the VCR To Auto Channel Search 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 Time4 Channels5 Preferences6 Audio7 Language0 Exit 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search2 Add/Remove Channels3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 V...
Page 12 - To Change the Signal Type; To Add or Remove Channels; Time and Date; Selecting Channels
10 Setting Up the VCR To Change the Signal Type 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. 2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. 3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE andANTENNA. To Add or Remove Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you AutoChannel Search, especiall...
Page 13 - Press 3 to display the TIME menu.; Set the Time and Date; Spring forward Fall backward
11 Setting Up the VCR Time/Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displaysthe time and date on the screen. 2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu. 3. Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF. • Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to automatically adjustfor daylight-saving time. • Select OFF if you do no...
Page 14 - Numbers for Cable TV; Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.
12 Setting Up the VCR See next page for Canadian List Two-Digit VCR Plus+ 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 Ent...
Page 15 - Hbo; VCR Plus
13 Setting Up the VCR *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** Channel Number You Receive the Station On* Hbo 33 ...
Page 16 - Remote Control Option; Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.; REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 Option
14 Setting Up the VCR Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2disables the remote that came withyour VCR. Additional SET-UP features in thePreferences menu The features in this section are all accessed through thePREFERENCES menu. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN ...
Page 17 - AUTO PLAY
15 Setting Up the VCR The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2,VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If you change the remote settingto VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longercontrol it. Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back toVCR1. Display the PREFERENC...
Page 18 - EnergySaver; OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.
16 Setting Up the VCR EnergySaver By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours ofinactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay, or to disable thefeature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or threehours ...
Page 19 - VCR BAsICS
17 VCR BAsICS learn the basics To getyou started These VCR basics should be enough for you tobegin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remotecontrol functions, playing a recorded tape, andrecording a program should do just that. However, there are other features thatenhance the enjoyment of your VCR, bu...
Page 20 - VCR Basics; Remote Buttons; Component Buttons
18 VCR Basics Remote Buttons The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and manybrands of televisions. If you have an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV, youmay be able to control it without having to program the remote. Component Buttons OFF Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also ...
Page 21 - TV Function Buttons
19 VCR BAsICS Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing andholding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the othertwo numbers. OFF Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control the VCR. Turns off other componen...
Page 22 - Playing a Tape; Insert a tape in the VCR.; Automatic Tracking; Select a channel up to 99 by pressing; OFF; Raises and lowers sound of TV.
20 VCR Basics Playing a Tape 1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’s videoinput). 2. Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automaticallybegins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed). • Press FWD or REV (FORWARD or REVERSE on remo...
Page 23 - Automatic Rewind; Press the RECORD button to begin recording.; Check the Safety Tab
21 VCR BAsICS Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end ofthe tape during playback. While rewinding, you can pressPOWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding. Tape Eject Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) when it isstopped to eject the tape. Recordin...
Page 25 - RECORDING; SEVERAL recording OPTIONS
23 RECORDING SEVERAL recording OPTIONS Now that you’ve gone through the necessarysteps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain thedifferent recording features that are availableto suit your needs. Recording Features: • Recording (explained in VCR Basics section) • Express Recording • Timer Recording • Tim...
Page 26 - Recording features; Recording; Express Recording
24 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 lets you start recording a program you are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stoprecording after a d...
Page 27 - Timer Recording; Timer Recording Information; Clock must be set correctly.
25 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 Preferences6 Audio7 Language0 Exit 2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Creat...
Page 28 - Timer Recording with VCR Plus; If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it now.
26 RECORDING Timer Recording with VCR Plus + You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you havecable TV and don’t receive all channels through a cable box or ifyou receive your TV signal off-air. Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do it...
Page 29 - Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.; Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded.
27 RECORDING 3. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local televisionprogramming guide. VCR PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from TV listing) 12876 Press CLEAR to correctPress MENU when done 4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number. How often should thisprogram record? 1 One time2 Daily (every day...
Page 30 - Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.; Stopping a Timer Recording; Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds.; REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS; To review programs that you have already set up:; Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP; Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
28 RECORDING TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program2 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 CableStart Time 12:00 AMEnd Time 01:30 AMStart Date 10/24/97 FRITape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erasePress M...
Page 31 - Recording Audio Only
29 RECORDING 3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCRindicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press TV•VCRto 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 ...
Page 32 - Using Two VCRs for Copying and; Two VCR Connection
30 RECORDING Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as therecording VCR. 1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram below. 2. Turn on both VCRs and TV. 3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’svideo input). 4. If you are using coax...
Page 33 - programming the remote
31 programming the remote control your othercomponents... The remote can be programmed to control atelevision. It is programmed to control an RCA, GE, orProScan TV. Other manufacturer’s brands need tobe programmed. ➣ ➣ Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 ➣ recording 3 VCR Basics 4 ➣ ➣ Other FE...
Page 34 - Programming the Remote; About Programming the Remote; Programming the Remote to Control; Press and hold the TV button on the remote.; Operate the TV; After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.
32 Programming the Remote About Programming the Remote The remote can be programmed to control other brands ofremote-controllable TVs. It is already programmed to operatemost RCA, ProScan, and GE televisions. Programming the Remote to Control a TV If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV but...
Page 35 - TV Codes
33 programming the remote TV Codes Akai ............................................ 03 AOC .................................... 06,12 Candle ....................................... 06 Citizen ....................................... 06 Colortyme ............................... 06 Concerto .............
Page 37 - OTHER FEATURES; features to enhance VCR operation
35 OTHER FEATURES features to enhance VCR operation • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Playback 7 5 ➣ ➣ Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 ➣ recording 3 VCR Basics 4 ➣ OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections ➣ 5 ➣ ...
Page 38 - Picture Search Options; Forward and Reverse Search
36 OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REVbuttons. This section contains several other options available forsearching a tape. Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off duringpicture search....
Page 39 - FRAME ADVANCE
37 OTHER FEATURES COMMERCIAL SCAN (SEARCH BUTTON) This is useful for skipping commercials or short programsegments. 1. Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tapeapproximately 30 seconds of recorded material. 2. Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30seconds up to five minute...
Page 40 - Locking Feature
38 OTHER FEATURES Pro-Tect Plus ™ Locking Feature To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect y our timerrecordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCRor r emote won’t work. • To Lock: Pr ess and hold VCR on the r emote forapproximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the display to...
Page 41 - TRACKING; twice; to display the time counter.
39 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 r emoves the str eaks orsnow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated wh...
Page 42 - Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on
40 OTHER FEATURES ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button sho ws the status of the VCR (ST OP, PLA Y,RECORD , etc .), channel number, time counter, date, time , andtape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be setbefore they can be displayed. 1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. 2. Press...
Page 43 - Audio Set-Up Features; Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
41 OTHER FEATURES Audio Set-Up Features The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback andrecordings. The features in this section are accessed through theAUDIO men u and are shown in the displays below. 1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings3 T...
Page 44 - Reception; Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.; Tape Playback
42 OTHER FEATURES Reception Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a secondaudio program (SAP) which off ers 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 norma...
Page 45 - connections; Protect Your Components from Power Surges; Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.; Protect Your Components from Overheating; Do not stack components.
43 connections Things to Know BeforeConnecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging any powercor ds into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components beforeyou connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Av...
Page 46 - Connecting Your VCR; Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.; Jacks and Cables
44 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, andmust be used if audio/video connections are not available foryour TV. These jacks are required for ...
Page 47 - Choosing a VCR Connection; TV with RF jack only; Advantages of Audio/Video Cable
45 connections Choosing a VCR Connection There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending onwhether or not you have cable service, and if you have a cable box,and whether some of the channels are scrambled, and maybe youhave a satellite receiver along with cable (but no cable box), or...
Page 48 - TV with rf jack only; This connection assumes:; Your television has only an RF input jack.; This connection provides:; Mono sound playback from VCR.; Using This Connection; To record one program and watch another:
46 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 (exceptwhen using a cable box for ...
Page 49 - TV with Audio/Video jacks; Stereo sound playback from VCR.; Select a different channel on the TV.
47 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: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Record one channel while watching another (except whenusing a cable bo...
Page 50 - TV with audio/Video jacks and Cable box; Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.
48 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 premiumchannels. • Your TV has audio/video input jacks. This connection provides: • Stereo sound playback from VCR. • Recording a scrambled o...
Page 51 - Finally, this section contains your warranty information.
49 appendix: reference This section gives you some additional informationabout the VCR, including a description of the unit’scontrols and display. You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in thisAppendix, which might help to resolve some of thosesimple problems. Finally, this section contai...
Page 52 - Front Panel
50 appendix: reference T R A C K I N G ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ F W D P L A Y P A U S E R E C O R D R E V ^ ^ ^ C H A N N E L P O W E R S T O P E J E C T . . TIMER VCR A M VIDEO IN L mono • AUDIO IN • R AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN 2 Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it i...
Page 53 - Display Panel
51 appendix: reference Display Panel Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1), or Status Indicators Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no indicator for PM. Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is tuned ...
Page 54 - Back Panel; RF OUT Jack
52 appendix: reference 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 usingone of the basic hookups. AUDIO (R and L1) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it isconnected to...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting Tips; continued on next page
53 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 • Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR. • Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR ...
Page 58 - Limited Warranty
56 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 ...
Page 59 - Specifications; VHS; Storage Temperature; *Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.; Cleaning the VCR; Specifications are subject to change.
57 appendix: reference Specifications Format: VHS Record/Playback Video: 4-head System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combinedantenna terminal Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*(125 cable channels) Canada: 178 c...
Page 60 - Index
58 Index 3 CH. 4 switch 5, 52 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 10 ANT. IN jack 5, 52 Audio HI-FI 42 LINEAR 42 MIX 42 MONO 42 SAP 42 Stereo 42 Audio features, Set-up 41 Audio only recording 29 Audio reception 42 Audio/video jacks 5, 18, 50, 52 Auto channel search 9 Auto play feature 6, 15, ...
