Page 2 - PRECAUTIONS; To reduce the risk of fire or electric; Location; Unauthorized recording or use of
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain ormoisture. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of electrical outlet andinsert fully. Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourVCR, kee...
Page 3 - FEATURES; ACCESSORIES; CONTENTS; DESCRIPTION; BASIC OPERATION
FEATURES TIMER/CLOCK œ VCR Plus+ ® programming system œ Selectable standard/daylight saving time œ 1-year/8-event program timer with daily/weekly settings œ Smart Speed Record function œ Remaining tape duration display œ Quick timer recording (QTR) œ Off timer (up to 6 hours) AUDIO/VIDEO œ VHS Hi-Fi...
Page 4 - VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES; When Handling Video Cassettes
VHS VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Record/Play Times Tape Length T-60 T-120 T-160 T ape S peed SP Mode 1 hour(60 minutes) 2 hours(120 minutes) 2- 2 ⁄ 3 hours (160 minutes) highest video quality LP Mode(playback only) 2 hours(120 minutes) 4 hours(240 minutes) 5- 1 ⁄ 3 hours (320 minutes) excellent video qualit...
Page 5 - LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Front Panel
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel Reference pages are shown in square brackets. 1 POWER button 2 Cassette loading slot 3 REW (rewind) button [31] This button is used both for rewind and reversepicture search. 4 PAUSE/STILL button [25, 31] œ Press this button in the record mode totempo...
Page 6 - R E C; Example of Indications
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Indicator Panel Operation Icons Play,ForwardSearch, Slow ReverseSearch Fastforward Rewind J K L M (blinking) (blinking) Record Record pause P P and O (blinking) Still Frame advance J and O J and N (blinking) 1 Operation Icons (see below). 2 VCR indicator Use the ...
Page 8 - MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL; Locations of Controls; Notes on using the control stick
MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL This universal remote control will operate the basic functions of TVs and cable (CATV) converters/decoders, when thebrand matches one of those shown on pages 8 and 9. Locations of Controls NOTE: The shaded buttons are used for VCR operation only. Reference pages a...
Page 9 - For TV operation; Using the remote control
MULTIBRAND UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL Battery Installation and Operation 1 Install the two supplied AA batteries as shown. 2 Aim the remote control at the VCR and press thedesired buttons to operate. IMPORTANT NOTE: SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BERECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFEMANNER IN COMPLI...
Page 11 - BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS; Antenna
BASIC ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS 1 Connect an antenna (or a cable TV system) to theVCR. 2 Connect the VCR to the TV with the 75 ohm coaxialcable (supplied). 3 Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC powerinput (AC IN ~) on the VCR back panel. Insert theplug firmly. 4 Insert the plug end of this po...
Page 12 - ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS; When the TV does not have a built-in cable converter; When you have both cable and pay TV (scrambled channels)
ALTERNATIVE CABLE TV CONNECTIONS Your VCR can receive all unscrambled cable channelswithout the use of an external converter. If you wish toview and record scrambled cable channels, you mustconnect a converter/decoder as described below. Your local cable TV company will advise you of thechannels ava...
Page 14 - AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS; Stereo Connections
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS Stereo Connections Connecting your VCR to your stereo TV throughaudio/video jacks usually provides better picture andsound quality. It also enables you to play back stereobroadcast programs in stereo. When you have a stereo monitor TV When you have a monitor TV and a stereo s...
Page 15 - INITIAL SETUP; AUTO SETUP; Before starting
BAS IC O P E RATIO N INITIAL SETUP When you are setting up the VCR for the first time, orafter the power has failed for more than 1 hour, follow thesteps below. This AUTO SETUP operation automaticallysets the RF output channel, enters all available channelsin your area into the VCR tuner memory and ...
Page 16 - 0-KEY RANDOM ACCESS TUNING; Manual Erase; Manual Programming
INITIAL SETUP To modify the RF output channelsetting after the Auto setup iscompleted 1 With the VCR turned off, press the SET button forabout 3 seconds or more. The current RF output channel setting will light onthe indicator panel and will appear on the screen. 2 Press the number button 3 (or 4). ...
Page 17 - MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS; Operation Mode Display; Program Title Display; Remaining Tape Duration Display
BAS IC O P E RATIO N MULTIFUNCTION ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Various displays appear, superimposed over the screenimage, indicating the operation mode and features in use. Operation Mode Display When an operation button is pressed, the correspondingoperation mode icon is displayed in the top left corner of...
Page 18 - Displaying the On-Screen Menus; Main Menu Options
ON-SCREEN MENU Your new VCR is designed with user-friendly on-screenmenus to help you operate its many features.Color-coded menus prompt you step-by-step throughoperations by highlighting the sections awaiting yourentries. Displaying the On-Screen Menus 1 Turn on the power (TV and VCR). 2 Set the TV...
Page 19 - Displaying the VCR Setup Menus; VCR Setup Menu Options
ON-SCREEN MENU Displaying the VCR Setup Menus œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to selectthe VCR operation mode. œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR buttonon the remote control. The VCR indicator lights. 1 Press...
Page 20 - SETTING THE CLOCK; Automatic Clock Adjustment
SETTING THE CLOCK Generally, during the initial setup, your VCR willautomatically set the clock by detecting a channel that istransmitting the XDS (Extended Data Services) signal.However, if the XDS signal necessary for AutomaticClock Setting was poor or unavailable at the time,Automatic Clock Setti...
Page 21 - Standard/Daylight Time Adjustment
BAS IC O P E RATIO N SETTING THE CLOCK Manual Clock Setting 1 Follow the steps in Before starting. 2 Press the MENU button. The main MENU appears. If the clock has not yet been set, the Clock setmenu appears. 3 Press the ù (or û ) button to select the Clock set option, then press the OK button. The ...
Page 22 - CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGE; PROGRAMMING CHANNELS; Channel Programming
CHANGING THE MENU LANGUAGE English, Spanish or French can be selected by the user. œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to selectthe VCR operation mode. œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR buttonon the remote contr...
Page 23 - Playback of Copyguarded Tapes; No safety tab
VIEWING TV ONLY You do not need to disconnect the VCR from the TV inorder to watch a TV program without recording it. 1 Turn off the VCR. 2 Turn on the TV and set it to the channel you want towatch. PLAYING A RENTAL TAPE When you load a cassette with the safety tab removed,the VCR starts playing it ...
Page 24 - NORMAL PLAYBACK; Manual Picture Control; Automatic Picture Control
BAS IC OP E RAT ION NORMAL PLAYBACK œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Load a cassette. œ Select the desired audio output mode. (See “AUDIOOUTPUT MODE” on page 30.) 1 Press the PLAY button. Normal playback begins. The tape counter starts. The tape stops and rewinds w...
Page 25 - TRACKING CONTROL; Tracking Control Adjustments; MANUAL TRACKING CONTROL; TAPES WITH Hi-Fi SOUND
BAS IC O P E RATIO N TRACKING CONTROL Tracking Control Adjustments When you play a tape that was not recorded on this VCR,some noise may appear in the picture due to incorrecthead-to-tape tracking. The VCR will automatically adjust the tracking for theoptimum results. If noise still appears: MANUAL ...
Page 26 - RECORDING; Rec. List Super Feature; Recording Input Options
RECORDING œ Turn on the power (TV and VCR). œ Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. œ Press the VCR button on the remote control to selectthe VCR operation mode. œ If the VCR indicator is off, press the TV/VCR buttonon the remote control. The VCR indicator lights. œ Press the INPUT button on the remote cont...
Page 29 - Entering the Program Type
Rec. List SUPER Entering the Program Type To have the program type included in the Rec. List supermenu, you must enter the program type beforeproceeding to step 1 of “RECORDING” on page 25. œ The clock must be set before the program type can beselected. 1 Press the TYPE button on the remote control....
Page 30 - VHS Hi-Fi AUDIO AND MTS BROADCASTS; MTS INDICATORS; MTS MODE SELECTION
VHS Hi-Fi AUDIO AND MTS BROADCASTS VHS Hi-Fi VCRs record and play back two kinds of audiotracks: Hi-Fi stereo tracks (left and right) and a normal(linear) audio track. œ The Hi-Fi tracks contain two separate signals (forexample, the left and right channels of a stereoprogram or the main and second S...
Page 31 - AUDIO OUTPUT MODE
AUDIO OUTPUT MODE Use the VCR setup menu to select the desired audiooutput mode when playing a tape or viewing a televisionbroadcast. NOTE: Audio output mode selection is not required when playing back a tape recorded in mono or viewing a monoTV program. 1 Follow the “Before starting” steps on page ...
Page 32 - SPECIAL PLAYBACK; Still Image; Frame Advance; If noise appears on a still picture:
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) 1 Press the FF or REW button during normal playback. The picture plays forward or backward rapidly. 2 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. FR (Fast Response) Search 1 Press the FF button (in fast forward mode) or theREW button (in rew...
Page 33 - ZERO SEARCH; INDEX SEARCH; INDEX SEARCH Operation
ZERO SEARCH Use the zero search function to go back to the beginningof a program immediately after you have recorded it. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The status display appears. 2 Press the RESET button. The tape counter resets to 0:00:00. 3 Begin playback or recording. 4 Press the STOP button (or ST...
Page 34 - PROGRAMMING SYSTEM; Timer Recording Modes
VCR Plus+ ® PROGRAMMING SYSTEM You can easily program a timer recording by entering thePlusCode ® programming number (3 to 8 digits) published in your TV Guide ® , CATV guide or local newspaper. On any occasion, you can preset a maximum of 8 programsto be recorded during the next 1-year period, incl...
Page 36 - PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING; Timer Programming
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING The Program Timer switches your VCR on and off torecord a TV program at a preset time. On any occasion,you can preset a maximum of 8 programs to be recordedduring the next 1-year period, including the onesprogrammed with the VCR Plus+ system. See “VCRPlus+ ® PROGRAMMING SYSTE...
Page 37 - Checking the Program Timer
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting a Program Timer RecordingUsing the Buttons on the VCR If the remote control does not operate or is not availableyou can use the buttons on the VCR front panel to set aprogram timer recording. NOTE: Eject the cassette tape, before proceeding with the steps below. 1 Pre...
Page 38 - Program Recording Order
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Using Timer Recording for SeveralPrograms If two or more programmed recording times overlap onthe same day, the VCR will not begin recording a newprogram until the previous program has ended (as shownbelow). Program Recording Order TIMER SETTING NOTES: œ If the programmed rec...
Page 39 - Auto Setting; Notes on using the AUTO setting
QUICK TIMER RECORDING (QTR) As the name suggests, the QTR feature provides a quickand simple way to set the timer to record. A QTR settingoverrides Program Timer settings. œ The clock must be set before Quick Timer Recordingcan be performed. œ To set the type of the recording, first follow the steps...
Page 40 - CHILD LOCK; Ad JUMP
CHILD LOCK With the Child Lock function on, the picture is blankedand the sound muted, virtually blocking the ability to viewa videotape or TV program received through the VCRtuner. 1 Press the MENU button. The main MENU appears. 2 Press the ù (or û ) button to select the VCR setup option, then pres...
Page 41 - Head Care and Cleaning
COPYING A TAPE You can copy recordings (such as home videos) from onetape to another using two VCRs. 1 Connect the VCRs as shown. 2 Insert the recorded cassette into VCR 1. 3 Insert a blank tape into VCR 2. 4 Set the desired recording speed on VCR 2. 5 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4. If...
Page 42 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions in this manual and still have difficulty operating your VCR, check the steps belowbefore getting help from a factory-authorized service center. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power. œ The power cord is not connected. œ Connect ...
Page 43 - SPECIFICATIONS; General Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Television system NTSC standard system Recording system Rotary helical scan system Number of heads 4, Double azimuth video2, Audio FM Format VHS standard Tape width 1/2 inch Tape speed SP : 33.35 mm/sec. (1.31 ″ /sec.) LP : 16.67 mm/sec. (0.65 ″ /sec.) ..... (pl...
