Sears LX1 580.55154490 VHS Recorder Owners Manual
Below you will find brief information for VHS Recorder LX1 580.55154490. The VHS Recorder LX1 580.55154490 is a VHS video cassette recorder with a variety of features. The device is designed to playback pre-recorded tapes, allowing users to enjoy movies, TV shows, and other content. It can also record live TV shows that are not being viewed at that time. It boasts a counter memory feature to help users find their desired recordings. The VHS Recorder LX1 580.55154490 supports Hi-Fi audio sound system, allowing for a clearer and more immersive listening experience.
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$ I It i _ $ OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 580.55154490 KNOW YOUR UNIT Read this booklet so you will be able to enjoy all the features in your video cassette recorder. [vgs] Record in space provided below the Model No. andthe Serial No. as found on the rear of your video cassette recorder. Model No. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Operation Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179. U.S.A. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [,o,I:_lljnlll[o]_ The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE REFER SERVICING PARTS INSIDE. TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DEW (MOISTURE CONDENSATION) If you pour cold liquid into a glass, water vapor _in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is moisture condensation. Moisture condensation on the head drum, one of the most crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the tape. When the unit is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm, some condensation will occur. Under this condition connect the power cord to the AC line, press POWER ON/OFF button on and allow at least two hours for the unit to out. © "Cable reception is only available to customers subscribing to cable service. Cable-compatible models will tune in most nonscrambled cable channels without the need for an external converter box. Scrambled PayTV services may require an additional descrambling box. Check with your local cable company for compatibility and any additional requirements." -1- Congratulations on buying the _ Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). For your convenience, these simple instructions before operating your VCR. NOTES:, please read This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the _ mark. . I_ is designed to expand your opportunities for in-home TV viewing and not for any usage which might violate the copyright laws. , _ The Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) with this marking incorporates _ high-quality picture technology and is compatible with any Video Cassette Recorders bearing the I_/_ mark. Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna (75/300-ohm) 2. Remote Control 3. Audio connection cable 4. Video connection cable Adaptor TABLE OF CONTENTS Program timer setting (You must use the remote control) ......... VCR PlusTM+Programming/Recording ....... Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............. Recording one program while viewing Another ............................... Editing a recording ...................... Using the counter memory feature ......... Hi-Fi audio sound system ................ Stereo recording/Playback connections and operation .......................... SAP (Second audio program) record ingNiewing ...................... Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) ............. Auto-rewind ........................... Auto memory power shut-off .............. Playback with "rv equipped with VIR ........ Video head Cleaning .................... Operating hints ......................... VCR to VCR dubbing .................... Troubleshooting ........................ Routine maintenance .................... Sears service .......................... How to order repair parts ................. Specifications .......................... Features .............................. Important Safety Instructions .............. 3 Installation ............................. 5 Wiring diagram .......................... 5 Antenna/VCR connections ................. 6 VCR/'rv connections ..................... 7 Cable antenna (CATV) connections .......... 8 On screen display ....................... 9 Identification and operation of controls ..... 10 MBR (Multi Brand Remote) remote control • • •14 Set your television to the VCR channel ...... 20 On Screen Menu features ................. 21 Channel presetting (By using the remote control) ............. 24 Viewing TV only ........................ 26 Video Cassette Tapes .................... 27 Cassette Loading and Unloading ........... 27 Clock setting (By using the remote control) • •28 Calendar .............................. 30 Normal Playback ....................... 31 Visual search (F-Search and R-Search) ...... 32 Pause/Still ............................. 33 Frame advance ......................... 33 Double speed playback .................. 33 Slow ................................. 34 Auto playback function .................. 34 VISS (VHS Index search system)/ TIME Search ........................... 35 Making a sample recording ............... 36 Recording while you are away ............. 37 Warranty....................... -2- 38 43 50 51 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 58 58 58 59 59 60 62 62 62 63 63 RearCover IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings-A_l warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions-All operating instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. 7. S3125A and use Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. -3- 10. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similsr surface. This product should not be placed i,-= a built-in installation such as a bookcase o_ rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have beer_ adhered to. 11. Power Sources-This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization-This product may be equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warnings-This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 13. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14. Protective Attachment Plug-The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug. 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast an supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 131.1. FIGURE EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 19. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. 131.1 GROUNDING AS PER CODE. ANSI/NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN c_F- .5 WIRE DISCHARGE I = oto.c I- / / L EQUrf_4_ENT _ _ I '¢ NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE UNIT <"'°s'c''°"°'"°> _'_"_'CG_NODUN([_/NGs(NEcSECTION810.21) G.OUNO c .PS Power SERV,OE GRDU.O,NG ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) 17. 18. Lightning-For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When instaling an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. e. If te product has been dropped cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits change in performance-this need for service. or the a distinct indicates a 22. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or Ceiling Mounting-The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat $2898A 16. cord or plug is 24. 25. registers, stoves, or other products (including Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. amplifiers) that produce heat. -4- INSTALLATION Placing your VCR on the top of or under the TV receiver may result in interference appearing on the TV screen when the VCR is on. If this occurs, move the VCR to a position alongside the TV receiver. WIRING DIAGRAM To use your VCR connect it with your TV receiver and antenna system as illustrated below. 1_ _. ® JJ °! Cable Company From ) (From ANT.) (To VCR) VCR ill t" F (From VCR) I_ _ (To_ TV i,: [j_: See "ANTENNA/VCR CONNECTIONS" on page 6. [_q: See "VCR/TV CONNECTIONS" on page 7. [j]_: See "CABLE ANTENNA (CATV) CONNECTIONS" on page 8. -5- ANTENNA/VCR ANTENNAS CONNECTIONS WITH ONE LEAD (Combined VHF/UHF Antenna VHF-UHF) VCR ....... ®J O000nDnDo00 _ II hl, I II JI To "IN FROM ANT" 1. Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver. 2. Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75-ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the connector marked "IN FROM ANT" on your VCR. ANTENNA WITH SEPARATE VHF-UHF If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to the Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the "IN FROM ANT" terminal. The Adaptor does not screw onto the VCR, it just slips over the connector. LEADS 4. Connect the UHF Twin-lead Cable to the "UHF" terminals on the Antenna Mixer. 5. Slip the Antenna Mixer onto the "IN FROM ANT" terminal. 1. Disconnect the UHF/VHF twin leads on your television. 2. Locate Antenna Mixer(VHF/UHF 300-ohm to 75ohm) (not supplied). 3. Connect the VHF Twin-lead Cable to the "VHF" terminals on the Antenna Mixer. -6- VCR/TV CONNECTIONS :To "OUT TO TV" Antenna Adaptor accessory number 1.) (75-ohm to ohm) (not supplied) 300-ohm UHF IN 75-ohm VHF IN 1. Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna adaptor (accessory number 1) to "OUT TO TV" on the VCR. Connect the other end to the Antenna Splitter (75-ohm to VHF/UHF 300-ohm) (not supplied) or 75-ohm antenna input on back of TV, as illustrated above. 2. Connect the wires marked "UHF" on the Splitter to the UHF terminals on the rear of your television. ® 3. Connect the wires marked "VHF"'on the Splitter to the VHF terminals on the rear of your television. NOTE: When the VCR power cord is plugged into a 120V electrical outlet, the clock of the VCR will show ..... . Don't worry. We will set it later. -7- CABLE ANTENNA (CATV) CONNECTION5 "Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instailer's atLention to _Sectlon 820-40 of the National Electric Code 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". Diagram No. 1 This hook-up permits the recording of cable channels except for scrambled channels. At the same time, you may watch any cable channel selected by the cable converter (with A-B Switch in B position). Diagram To watch the playback picture from the VCR, set the A-B Switch to the A position. If you connect your VCR like this, set the A-B switch to the A position for VCR Plus+programming. No. 2 NOTES: 1. The 2-Set Coupler and the A-B Switch are not supplied and should be purchased locally. The cable converter is normally supplied by the cable company. 2. There are other possible connections than shown here. Their use depends upon the type of cable system you have and on the type of equipment you wish to connect. Please consult with your local Sears Store or Service Department. This hook-up permits the recording of any channel(including scrambled premium channels). At the same time, you may view any channel except those that are scrambled. To wew scrambled channels, put the A-B Switch in the A position. (In this position, you cannot watch one channel and record another.) To use this hook-up, you should have a cable compatible television receiver. If you connect your VCR like this, set the A-B switch to the A position for VCR Plus+programming. -8- Diagram No. 3 Cable Antenna To"IN FROM ANT" IIIIIIIII "I IIIII_II Cable Converter OUT VHF ANT Use A position of A-B switch for watching and /or recording channels that do not require a cable converter box. Use B position of A-B switch for watching and/or recording channels that require a cable converter box. ON SCREEN DISPLAY Set TV to channel 3 or 4 to match OUTPUT CHANNEL SET on back of VCR. ON SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS CHANNEL DISPLAY CH 02_69 CATV 01 _ 125 AV FUNCTION DISPLAY Function of the "DISPLAY" button is, when pressed, to display the current time on the TV screen, along with the operation mode, the tape counter, the counter memory and channel number. The on screen overlays will appear momentarily as a clear indication that a main function or a channel has been changed with the remote control or at the VCR. Whenever a function button (Stop, FF, etc.) is pressed, or when you change channels, a 4 second OSD appears. The function name and the channel number (if tuned) are displayed as a overlay for 3 seconds. DAY DISPLAY (SUN_SA'r) DATE DISPLAY (MONTH/DAY/YEAR) NOTE: The on-screen display will not be recorded. CLOCK DISPLAY (12:00 AM_11:59 PM) TAPE COUNTER DISPLAY Pressing "DISPLAY" button changes the TV screen in the following sequence. Press once Press twice - 9 - Press three times IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Now that you have experienced the simple operation of your VCR, let's get familiar with the complete operation of your VCR and all its capabilities. I REAR ] "VHF/UHF INPUT" Lead wire from antenna ohm input. connects to this 75- _ VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (L and R) These jacks are used to send signals from the VCR to another device. J i]i-trlll fli-ii]rl0 rlrlrlrlrll] rlrlrlrlrlrl_rlrl rlri0rlrlrlrlrl0rl0 ® IN FROM ANT =-OUT TO IV T CH3 ® \ I I CH4 II € VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN (L and R) These jacks are used to receive signals from another device (such as a camcorder or another VCR). To see and hear the signal from these jacks, press the "INPUT SELECT" button to light the "r'_ "indicator in the VCR's display panel. "VHF/UHF OUTPUT" 75-ohm round Cable Connector connects to this output. Opposite end of cable connects to the television through the Antenna Splitter if necessary (not supplied). RF CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH Slide the switch to "CH3" or "CH4" to match the channel selector on your TV. This is the VCR channel on your television set. -10- I FRONT 1 "POWER" ON/OFF BUTTON Press to turn the power on. When the VCR is tun_ed on, the display window will get brighter. The indicator will illuminate. To turn the unit off, press the button again. If the VCR has been programed and the power is switched OFF, the VCR will go into a timer recording standby status. (The "(_ " indicators will go ON.) CASSETTE LOADING DOOR When a cassette is inserted, loading will be +_fcompleted automatically and the Cassette '_+:_ indicator ( _--_ ) will light. NOTES: 1. Power is turned on automatically when the cassette is loaded. 2. When a cassette with erase prevention tab removed is inserted, playback will start automatically. ("AUTO PLAYBACK FUNCTION") CAUTION: Do not put your finger or other objects behind the Cassette Door because of the risk of injury. Particulary, keep small children away from the unit. AUDIO LEVEL INDICATORS REW/_J PLAY(X2) FF/ _,_ L-AUDIO IN-R VIDEO IN POWER REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER This sensor window receives the signals from the wireless remote control. CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS You can scan up or down through all the memorized channels using the Channel Select buttons (A or v). AUDIO IN JACKS (L!R) Connect CAMCORDER or other audio output to this jack for dubbing or editing functions. STOP/EJECT BUTTON If this button is pressed, while the set is operating, the running of tape stops and all operating modes are cancelled (except for timer recording). Press this button to eject a cassette in the stop mode. NOTE: Power may be on or off when removing the cassette. VIDEO IN JACK Connect CAMCORDER or other video output to this jack for dubbing or editing functions. -11 - "FF" FAST FORWARD/ "VISUAL SEARCH" FORWARD SEARCH Press "FF" button during stop or rewind mode, and fast forwarding starts. " F-F " indication appears on the Display. Press the button during playback of tape. The tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 15 times faster than the normal speed (EP recorded tape), 9 times faster than the normal speed(LP recorded tape) or 5 times faster than the normal speed (SP recorded tape) to confirm the recorded content. Press "PLAY (x2)" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop tape movement. Sound is muted during "VISUAL SEARCH" mode. "REW" REWIND/ "VISUAL SEARCH" REVERSE SEARCH Press_"REW" button during Stop or Fast forward mode and fast rewinding starts. _E-_ indication appears on the Display. Press the button during playback of tape. The tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 15 times faster than the normal speed (EP recorded tape), 9 times faster than the normal speed (LP recorded tape) or 5 times faster than the normal speed (SP recorded tape) to confirm the recorded contents. Press "PLAY (x2)" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop tape movement. Sound is muted during "VISUAL SEARCH" mode. li J I I POWER II STOP/EJECT .... _ i_¸ • "PLAY (x2)" BUTTON Press the "PLAY (x2)" button. The "PL_£ _" indication appears on the Display and playback starts. Be sure the TV set's channel selector is tuned to Channel 3 or 4 depending on the VCR RF Channel Select Switch setting of VCR. Press "PLAY 0<2)" button during playback of tape and a double speed playback picture of the normal speed can be seen. Press "PLAY (x2)" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop tape movement. Sound is muted during the double speed playback mode. "REC/ITR" BUTTON _#.... Press this button once to start recording. " PE_ " appears on the Display. Press this button twice to activate the Instant Timer Recording (ITR). -12- INDICATORS OF VCR DISPLAY NOTE: All indicators will not light up at one time. The indicator panel brightness is increased when the VCR power is ON and lowered when the VCR power is OFE I il i-ii i FNq O- (_)CASSETTE IN/I'APE RUN INDICATORS --Cassette-In Indicator Lights to indicate a cassette is loaded. --Tape Run Indicators These indicators indicate the direction and speed of tape travel. • All indicators lit ( - - - ) ... The VCR is in the stop mode • Lit indicators move to the right ( _ ) ...The tape is advancing in the forward direction. • Lit indicators move to the left ( :'_---) ...The tape is advancing in the rewind direction. ®,, ,,INDICATOR Illuminates when the "VCR" is selected by "VCR/'I-V" selector. ,,r_ ,, indicator is off when "IV" is selected. (_TAPE SPEED INDICATORS ( "SP", "LP" and "EP" ) Indicates the speed selected by the "TAPE SPEED" button. NOTE: This VCR is not designed to record in LP mode. (_)HIFI INDICATOR This indicator lights when the Hi-Fi circuit detects Hi-Fi signals in playback mode, and the AUDIO MODE SET feature is set to Hi-Fi. @ "A/V" INDICATOR Illuminates when the "INPUT SELECT" button is set to "A/V" position. With " r_ " indicator lit, Video and Audio Line input recor----'_ngis possible. @STEREO (ST) INDICATOR This indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo. The AUDIO MODE SET feature must be set to STEREO. (_)SAP INDICATOR This indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP, and the AUDIO MODE SET feature is set to SAP. (_)REMAINING TAPE TIME INDICATOR " _ " lights on the display along with the remaining tape time in hour and minutes after the "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" is pressed. _) MEMORY INDICATOR Indicates when the "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" button is pressed with counter memory mode. @ MINUS INDICATOR (-) The symbol is minus sign of the COUNT indicator, @AM/PM INDICATOR (_) FUNCTION INDICATORS Shows the operation mode of VCR (CLOCK, CHANNEL, PLAY, STILL, REC, EJECT, PAUSE, CUE, REV, STOP, AN, REW, FF...etc.) "TIMER" INDICATOR Indicates the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. -13- MBR (Multi Brand Remote) REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is used for most of the operations and features of the VCR. Before proceeding, batteries into the remote and get familiar with the buttons on the remote. The remote control provided with the VCR may also be used to operate the TV. install Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR. NOTES: 1. An object between the VCR and remote control may block the invisible light beam and operation will not be possible. 2. Try new batteries. SIGNAL TRANSMISSION WINDOW Transmits an invisible light beam from the Remote Control to the VCR. "POWER" ON/OFF Bu'n'ON Press to turn VCR on. Press again to turn VCR off. POWER NORMAL OPERATION Bu'PrONS These buttons (except for "P/STILL" and "STOP"_ buttons) function same as the buttons on the front of VCR TV TV PRESE (aSo) CHANNEL SELECT BU'I-rONS (A or V) You can scan up or down through all the channels using the Channel Select button (A or V). MUTE VOL CHANNEl _=.= your VCR. ,, • PAUSE/STILL BUTTON Used in the record or play mode to stop the tape _J_ movement. Press it to cut out station breaks or unwanted program material. The " _E[ " appears on the Display during the RECORD/PAUSE mode. Press this button again to resume recording. Pressing this button during the PLAY mode will cause the tape to stop and fine picture. " 5TIE L " appears on the Display during the PLAY/STILL mode. Press the "PLAY (x2)" button to resume normal playback. NOTE:After 5 minutes of continuous "PAUSE" (record mode), the VCR will go into the STOP mode. • "STOP" BUTTON If this button is pressed while the set is operating, the running of tape stops and all operating modes are cancelled. _b_ _,. STOP I. 4 CLOCK/COUNT REMAIN RESET VCR Plus+ CD CD) CLEAR/ MENU (_) MONITOR DISPLAY CD (_) C) (_- I I I I I @ @ L__@0 _. TV/VCR (AUTO NUMBER Bu'n'ONS "0" THROUGH "9" Select any channel by pressing two buttons. (Press "0" and then "8" for channel 8.) The number buttons are also used for setting the On Screen Programming. TRACKING(V.LOCK) (,' "nJ/AV SP/EP O -14- TRK, O O ") VlSS/TIME O TV PRESET BUTTON Toprogramthe remotecontrolto operatea TV,set the VCR/TVmodeselectswitchtothe "TV"position. Pressthe TV PRESETbuttonand hold it down. Whileholdingdownthe TV PRESETbutton,press oneof the NUMBERbuttonsdependinguponthe makerof TV as shownpage19.Thenreleaseboth buttons. NOTES: • TV/VCR common keys: 0 - 9, channel up/down, power on/off, 100. • necessary to select TV or VCR mode with VCR/TV selector. • Keys only for TV: mute, volume up/down. • not necessary to select the mode. The remote control operates most name brand TV's. But if the TV manufacturers change their "FV code system and or control carrier frequencies, the MBR remote control may not work. ® VCR/TV MODE SELECT SWITCH Set to '"VCR" position to operate the VCR. Set to "TV" position to operate the TV. For example, when this switch is set to "VCR" position and you press the POWER button, you can turn the VCR power on and off. When this switch is set to "TV" position and you press the POWER button, you can turn the TV power on and off. CLOCK/COUNT REMAIN VOL (o "1"-60 SP LP EP 60 min. 120 min. 180 min. T-120 120 min. 240 min. 360 min. _,,_ T-160 ""q_. 160 min. 320 rain. 480 rain. VCR Plus+ CD) MONITOR DISPLAY 0 0 ® ® ® ® ® ® @ @ @ ® _._,_ ® TVNCR O _"_ql! _,UTO In the playback mode, tape speed is automatically selected to match the recording speed. NOTE: This VCR is not designed mode. RESET CLEAR/ Changes tape speed in the recording mode. Indicator o00 o MENU "TAPE SPEED" BUTTON Record and playback time is as follows: TAPESPEED Video Cassette CHANNEL to record in LP -15- TRK. TRACKING(V.LOCK) • ...... S__'¸ TV CONTROL BUTTONS These buttons control the TV volume up/down and muting. • MUTE BUTTON To turn the sound off. Press again and the sound will return. f,, ] .... • VOLUME BUTTONS (UP/DOWN) Press either VOLUME UP(A) button to change the sound level. =_m___ or DOWN(V) "EJECT" Press this BUTTON button to eject a cassette which is loaded in the VCR. NOTE: If this button is pressed, even when the VCR is turned off, the power will turn on automatically and the cassette will be ejected and then the power will be turned off automatically. (This automatic function eliminates the need for pressing "POWER" ON/OFF button .) VCR Plus+ BUTTON CLOCK!COUNT REMAIN RESET VCR Plus+ Press the VCR Plus+ button to display the program menu on the TV screen for the VCR Plus + programming. ((:::3 (z) MENU MONITOR DISPLAY @ @ @ ® @ @ CD "VCRiTV" SELECTOR Selects the program for viewing on your TV. The "VCR" position (appears the " r_ ,, indication) supplies a signal to your TV on Channel 3 or 4 depending on the RF Channel Select Switch setting. With the PLAY (x2) button pressed, the recorded tape program is supplied to the TV. With the "REC/ITR" button on the VCR or on the remote control pressed, the TV will display the program as it is being recorded. The TV position (the r_ indication is off) is used for regular TV operation when the VCR is not being used. This position also allows you to record one channel while viewing another. @ @ _,UTO 0 TRK. TRACKING(V.LOCK) (- ") "ilJ/AV SP/EP VISS/TIME 0 0 0 NOTES: • When the power is turned on, the VCR/TV selector is switched to the VCR mode automatically. • The VCR/TV selector is switched to the VCR mode when "PLAY (x2)" button is pressed. ADD/ERASE BUTTON Used to add or erase a selected channel memory. -16- VISS/TIME BUTTON POWER O VISS-Press this button once to enter the VISS function mode. VCR MUTE TIME-Press this button twice to enter the TIME search mode. ® TV TV PRESE VOL CHANNEl o00 "100" BU'B'ON Use to select TV channels with number 100 or above. Press "100", "2" and "3" in this order to select channel 123. Press "100", "0" and "5" for channel 105. INPUT SELECT BUTTON (TU/AV) CLOCK!COUNT REMAIN TUNER: (TU) To record signals (Video and Audio). coming from the built-in tuner VCR Plus+ _) CLEAR! MENU MON_OR DISP_Y ® ® ® ® ® ® CD AUDIO/VIDEO: (AV) To record signals coming from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. NOTE: This VCR can be used as an Audio deck when INPUT Select button is in AV position. FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON While viewing a still picture, press this button to advance a picture one frame at a time. "SLOW" RESET (c:> BUTTONS Press "SLOW" • or • button during play mode and the tape is played back in the forward direction about 1/6 to 1/32 times slower than the normal speed (SP or EP recorded tape). When you press "SLOW •" (down) button, the speed becomes slower. When you press "SLOW •" (up) button, the speed becomes faster. -17- ® ® TV/VCR O CLOCK!COUNT/REMAIN BUTTON switch the display between the remaining tape time, and clock modes. NOTE: To "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" not work when the tape is not inserted. POWER VCR button does TV TVPRESET o) 0 MUTE counter, VOL COUNTER "RESET" BU'B'ON readout of the tape counter will return "0:00:00" when this button is pressed. CHANNEt © to EJECT ® OSD (On Screen Display) FUNCTION BuTroNs MENU BUTTON Used to enter the On-Screen Programming mode. CLEAR/MONITOR BU'B'ON CLEAR-Used to go backward and correct the programmed information. MONITOR-Press MONITOR button to view TV program during playback. To return to normal play viewing, press MONITOR button once again. Tape continues in play mode during Monitoring. C! DISPLAY BU'PFON Press to display the VCR operation mode, tape counter, channel number, date and clock. Press this button once again to remove the on-screen display. Press this button twice to remove the clock display (the display switches by pressing the "CLOCK/ COUNT/REMAIN" button when tape is inserted). CLEAR! MENU CC) MONITOR DISPLAY O (ZD', ® ® ® ® ® © TRACKING/V.LOCK BUTTONS • "AUTO" TRACKING: When playback is started, the auto tracking function operates and adjusts tracking automatically so the picture is optimized. EuTu Tg_" flashes in the VCR display for several seconds and then changes to "PL )qY " indication. • MANUAL "TRACKING/V.LOCK" CONTROLS and "TRACKING": If noise appears on the screen during playback, press "V " or "A " button until the noise on the screen is reduced or eliminated. "V.LOCK": In case of vertical jitter in still mode carefully adjust these controls for a stable picture. TVNCR O r_L_TO'TR_: - _W_-oc_ - -8_'- ! ® ® ® ® @ ® © ', ¥18_r-tME- - -_ - - - J © s, (11 • II liT, I1) NOTES: • Tracking is automatically reset to normal when a tape is inserted or the power cord is unplugged. • Auto tracking may not operate correctly when the tape is scratched or the recorded condition is poor. In this case, press the TRACKING CONTROL button (V or • ) to adjust tracking. • If the AUTO TRACKING button is pressed after operating the tracking control button ( Vor •), auto tracking operates again. -18- USING THE MBR (TV AND VCR) REMOTE CONTROL The Multi Brand Remote control is capable of operating the VCR as well as major functions of most Sears Remote Control Color Televisions. In addition, this remote control is programmed with remote control codes of Remote Control Color Televisions by listed below. 1. To set the Remote to operate the desired "IV, press the buttons shown below at the same time. TV BRAND GOLDSTAR, CENTURION, CURTIS-MATHES, Press these buttons at the same time DAYTRON, JCPenney, MGA/MITSUBISHI, NEC, SAMPO, SCOTT, SYLVANIA, WARDS, YORX, MAGNAVOX IV PRESET and number 1 GOLDSTAR, MAGNAVOX, CORONADO, EMERSON, KMC, KTV, PHILCO, PORTLAND, SHARP, TEKNIKA, HITACHI, WARDS IV PRESET and number 2 HITACHI TV PRESET and number 3 JVC IV PRESET and number 4 MAGNAVOX, PHILIPS, SYLVANIA, TEKNIKA TV PRESET and number 5 MITSUBISHI, MARANTZ TV PRESET and number 6 PANASONIC, GENERAL ELECTRIC, QUASAR TV PRESET and number 7 RCA, GENERAL ELECTRIC TV PRESET and number 8 SAMSUNG TV PRESET and number 9 SANYO, FISHER, SEARS TV PRESET and number 10 SHARP TV PRESET and number 11 SONY TV PRESET and number 12 TOSHIBA, SEARS TV PRESET and number 13 ZENITH -IV PRESET and number 14 AKAI, AOC, EMERSON, JCPenney, KTV, MARANTZ, MGA/MITSUBISHI, NEC, PHILCO, RCA, WARDS TV PRESET and number 15 2. TV Mode Operation When you want to use the VCR remote control for one of the TV's listed above, slide the VCR/TV selector switch on the remote control to the TV position. Point the remote control in the direction of the IV set. You can use the POWER, CHANNEL UP/DOWN, VOLUME UP/DOWN and MUTE buttons to control TV. Any other functions of the television must be done utilizing your regular TV remote control. -19- SET YOUR TELEVISION TO THE VCR CHANNEL 1. Set your TV to Channel 3 unless Channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area. If Channel 3 is used in your area, set your TV to Channel 4. The RF Channel Select Switch is located on the Rear Control Panel. Slide the switch of CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your TV. This is the VCR channel on your television set. Your television receiver must be tuned to this channel any time a video cassette is played back on the VCR. NOTES: 1. An object between the VCR and remote control may block the invisible light beam and operation will not be possible. 2. Try new batteries. _ i_i_i _ii_iiiiii_i_! _i_i _'i_i! _iii?_ili_ _!_!_ i ji __,_ i,i_i_i _iii_i_Di_,,ii!_! _i_;_i_i:ii_,_i:_i_ii_,%:i_iii_i_i_i_ii_i_i!i_i!_i_!_! i_i_i_ii!i_iiii!_i,!iii_i!_ _i_!_i_i_i!_; iiI iiiiiiiiiiiil iiiiiiil iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiii!iii iii i "RF _hannei;i Seie¢_ itch 2. Plug the VCR power cord into a 120V electrical outlet and press "POWER" ON/OFF button on, and the "POWER" and " [_ " lights will come on. The clock will show ..... (See "Clock Setting" Instructions on page 28.) NOTE: When the power is turned on, the "VCR/TV" selector is switched to the VCR mode automatically. 4. Fine tune the television for best picture. NOTE: If both Channel 3 and Channel 4 are in use in your area, select the one which does not interfere with the playback picture. SPECIAL NOTE: Certain television receivers with "ELECTRONIC TUNERS" may require special procedures to tune Channel 3 or 4. These receivers may not tune to the VCR channel (3 or 4) because there isn't an active -IV station on these channels. In these cases, press VCR "POWER" ON/OFF button on. Make sure that the " _ " indication in the display is on. If the indication is off, press "VCR/'I-V" selector on the remote control to turn the " _" indication on. Tune VCR tuner to an active channel. The television receiver will now tune in to the VCR channel (Channel 3 or 4). For more detailed instructions, consult your TV owners manual. REMOTE 3. Select an active TV channel by pressing the Channel Select button ( • or V) on the VCR or remote control by aiming it at the front panel of the VCR. The picture from that channel should now be displayed on your television. - 20 - CONTROL ON SCREEN MENU FEATURES You only need to press the MENU button on the remote cotrol. Each number buttons are indicated next to the feature displayed on the OSD menu. When you select a feature turn to the section in this manual and read the full description accompanying the instruction there. SET UP MENU DISPLAY AUTO CHANNEL Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several additional feature options. You can use the SET UP menus to select the functions that best fit your personal needs. See the "CHANNEL page 24.) • To display this menu, press MENU then press "7" on the remote control. To correctly calculate the time remaining on the cassette tape in the VCR, the TAPE SELECT display must be set for the type of tape you are using (either T-120 or T-140, T-160). TAPE SELECT MAIN MENU First Press "MENU" PUSH SELECTION NUMBER PUSH SELECTION Press "3"to change NUMBER TV SYSTEM (CATV) AUTO CHANNEL SET TAPE SELECT (T120) FUNCTION OSD (ON) RENTAL POSITION (OFF) LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU FUNCTION TV SYSTEM DISPLAY =- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OSD DISPLAY PUSH SELECTION Press "4" to change NUMBER TV SYSTEM (CATV) AUTO CHANNEL SET TAPE SELECT (1"120) FUNCTION OSD (ON) RENTAL POSITION (OFF) LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU -21 TV SYSTEM (CATV) AUTO CHANNEL SET TAPE SELECT (T120) FUNCTION OSD (ON) RENTAL POSITION (OFF) LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU • Pressing "4" when the SET UP menu is displayed switches this display (ON) or (OFF). • To set the TV SYSTEM to TV or CATV press "1" on the remote control in the SET UP menu display. Press "1" to change 1 2 = 3 4 5 6 7 NUMBER The on screen display of this VCR can be set to appear or notappear on the TV screen. The TV SYSTEM feature is used for manually setting the video recorder tuner to match your antenna system. Broadcast band (TV): Select TV if your antenna system provides only UHF and VHF channels. Regular cable band (CATV): Select CATV if your antenna system is a cable "IV line with or without a cable converter/decorder box. Check with your cable supplier to determine your type of system. PUSH SELECTION (Described on DISPLAY PUSH SELECTION Then press "7" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRESETTING". • Press "3" when the SET UP menu is displayed switches this display (T-120) to (T-140, T-160) or vice versa. 1 CLOCK SET 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 CALENDAR 7 SET UP TO END PUSH MENU SET-UP MENU SET DISPLAY - NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM (CATV) 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 TAPE SELECT (T120) =- 4 FUNCTION OSD (ON) 5 RENTAL POSITION (OFF) 6 LANGUAGE SELECT 7 AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU RENTAL POSITION DISPLAY AUDIO Set to ON position when playing back rental tapes. In the ON position the details of images will be better defined thanks to the vertical enhancer. MODE SET DISPLAY Your VCR allows remote control adjustment mode set on screen feature. of audio • Press "7" when the SET UP menu is displayed. SET UP MENU PUSH SELECTION Press __ "5" to change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NUMBER PUSH SELECTION TV SYSTEM (CATV) AUTO CHANNEL SET TAPE SELECT (T120) FUNCTION OSD (ON) RENTAL POSITION (OFF) LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO MODE SET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TO END PUSH MENU NUMBER TV SYSTEM (CATV) AUTO CHANNEL SET TAPE SELECT (3"120) FUNCTION OSD (ON) RENTAL POSITION (OFF) LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU • Press "5" when the SET UP menu switches this display (ON) or (OFF). LANGUAGE SELECT is displayed AUDIO MODE SET MENU AUDIO MODE SET PUSH SELECTION NUMBER DISPLAY The on screen programming of this VCR display in either English, Spanish or French. 1 AUDIO MODE (HI-FI) 2 BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO) 3 AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO) can be • Press "6" when the SET UP menu is displayed. TO END PUSH MENU PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM (CATV) 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 TAPE SELECT (T120) 4 FUNCTION OSD (ON) 5 RENTAL POSITION (OFF) 6 LANGUAGE SELECT 7 AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU • Press "1" for ENGLISH, "2" for SPANISH or "3" for FRENCH. LANGUAGE SELECT PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 ENGLISH 2 SPANISH 3 FRENCH TO END PUSH MENU - 22 - AUDIO MODE DISPLAY The VCR has two separate audio recording systems the high quality "VHS Hi-Fi" system and standard "NORMAL" system. The same audio is recorded on both systems. The "VHS Hi-Fi" system records on separate (left and right) channels, and the "NORMAL" system records monaural sound. The normal track is always recorded so the cassette can be played on the VCR that does not have "VHS HiFi". For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO position. The VCR will then record a STEREO program when available, and record a mono program IF NOT IN STEREO. RECORDE_ BROADCAST POSITIONAUDIO OUTPUT RF OUTPUT TYPE OFSWITCH (CH3or OH4) L R MONO MONO • Press "1" when the AUDIO MODE SET menu is displayed switches the AUDIO between Hi-Fi and NORMAL. MODE display STEREO AUDIO MODE SET PUSH SELECTION NUMBER Press "1" to change. MON0 MONO MON0 STEREO MON0 MON0 MONO SAP MON0 MONO MONO MONO MON0 MONO MONO STEREO L R MONO SAP L R MONO MONO MONO MON0 MONO MONO+SAP STEREO MON0 MON0 MONO 1 AUDIO MODE (HI-FI) 2 BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO) 3 AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO) SAP SAP MONO SAP SAP MONO MONO STEREO+SAP STEREO SAP MONO L R MONO SAP SAP SAP TO END PUSH MENU NOTE: For weak STEREO and/or SAP broadcasting, changing the display to mono may give clearer sound. BROADCAST TYPE DISPLAY (STEREO/MONO/SAP) AUDIO OUTPUT DISPLAY (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT) Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) carries stereo and/or Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual signals. Set this display to the desired position when both MTS indicators (Stereo and SAP) are lit. When only one for the MTS indicators is lit, the VCR automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of display position. Used during playback when AUDIO MODE display (Hi-Fi/MONO) is in Hi-Fi position for selecting the audio output signals from the AUDIO OUT terminals (L ch and R ch), and RF OUT. • Press "2" when the AUDIO MODE SET menu is • Press "3" when the AUDIO MODE SET menu is displayed switches the AUDIO OUTPUT between STEREO, LEFT and RIGHT. display switches the BROADCAST TYPE display between STEREO, MONO, and SAP. Press "2" to change. AUDIO MODE SET PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 AUDIO MODE (HI-FI) 2 BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO) 3 AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO) Press "3" to change. AUDIO MODE SET PUSH SELECTION NUMBER display 1 AUDIO MODE (HI-FI) 2 BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO) 3 AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO) TO END PUSH MENU SELECTOR position RF OUT L ch R ch L L L L STEREO L R MONO R R R R TO END PUSH MENU - 23 - AUDIO OUT terminals CHANNEL PRESETTING This VCR channels described described (By using the Remote Control) is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels (VHF 2-13, UHF channels 14~69 and CATV channels 1-125), but channel presetting is required as below after "ANTENNA/VCR CONNECTIONS" and "VCR/TV CONNECTIONS" are-made as on pages 6 and 7. AUTO CHANNEL The automatic programming feature makes it easy and convenient to program the IV station into the tuner's memory. Automatic programming is usually a one-time procedure, but you will need to repeat it if you move to a location that has different channels, or if the power is interrupted. € ON/OFF Button _ "-"'h _.__',_ _.... _ U--_. -I ..... Button _c_ ; Select button (A or V) • Turn on the power of both VCR and TV. • Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel (channel 3 or 4). • Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR. ON THE REMOTE CONTROL 1, Press the MENU button until the "MENU", illustrated, appears on the TV screen. _ PUSH SELECTION r_--®-®-: ' SETrlNG ' ,® ® _-_"®®,_9 ® ,0,;'_ ®, NUMBER 1 CLOCK SET 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 CALENDAR 7 SET UP "0" through 9 ..... as ...... TO END PUSH MENU 2. Press "7" button to select the SET-UP menu. The SET-UP menu will appear. PUSH SELECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NUMBER TV SYSTEM (CATV) AUTO CHANNEL SET TAPE SELECT (T120) FUNCTION OSD (ON) RENTAL POSITION (OFF) LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU - 24 - TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS CHANNEL MEMORY 3. Press "1" button to select "TV" or "CATV". If your VCR is connected to a home antenna system,select "TV", select "CATV" when your VCR is connected to a cable antenna. Switching is performed between "TV" and "CATV" on the TV screen every time "1" button is pressed. This feature allows you to manually add or remove channels from the channel scan. To do so, please refer to the procedure below: TO ERASE A CHANNEL(S) . PUSH SELECTION 1 ,_2 3 4 5 6 7 FROM Turn the TV and tune to channel 3 or 4. 2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn the VCR on. The " r_ ,, indicator will light on the display panel of the VCR. NUMBER TV SYSTEM (CATV) AUTO CHANNEL SET TAPE SELECT (T120) FUNCTION OSD (ON) RENTAL POSITION (OFF) LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO MODE SET . Press "CHANNEL" select button ( • unwanted channel. or • ) for an 4. Press the ADD/ERASE button for eliminating the channel, and the channel display flashes on the VCR front panel display. TO END PUSH MENU 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all unwanted channels have been eliminated. NOTE: This VCR is equipped with AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning). But it does not have an ON/OFF switch. 4. Press "2" button for channel setting. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. After auto-presetting is completed, the lowest active channel number stays on. TO ADD A CHANNEL(S) . AUTO CHANNEL PROCEEDING SET , CHANNEL 01 CATV . TO END PUSH MENU 5. Press the MENU screen. button to return to the TV NOTE: To check the presetting, first set the TV to the VCR channel and press "CHANNEL" select button (UP or DOWN) to cycle to VCR tuner through all the channels you have stored in memory. - 25 - Press channel select buttons to select the desired channel (by using the "0" through "9" and "100" button). Press "ADD/ERASE" button to store the channel, and the channel display flashing will stop. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other desired channels in your area. Now both standard TV channels and CATV channels have been preset. CABLE OPERATION If cable television is available in your area, it can be received on your new VCR by subscribing to your local cable television company. Cable TV channels will then be supplied into your home through a cable. Your local cable television company can advise you of the channels available in your area and any special adaptors that may be required. To receive cable channels, set the TV/CATV selector to the CAI-V position (SET UP menu). CATV CHANNEL NUMBERS Your VCR can receive some cable channels in addition to the regular channels (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69). Cable channels are identified by a number or in some cases, are the same as used by UHF channels. Cable channels are considered to be VHF channels(not UHF). For example, CATV Channel 26 is not the same as UHF Channel 26. CHANNEL NO ON DISPLAY 01 02 CATV BROADCAST CHANNEL 4A 2 ... 13 ... 13 14 A ... 36 ... W 37 W+I ... 94 95 ... 99 100 ... W+58 A-5 ... A-1 W+59 ... 124 125 ... W+83 W+84 VIEWING TV ONLY You do not need to disconnect the VCR from the TV in order to watch TV without recording. When the VCR's power is OFF, or when the VCR's power is ON and the TV/VCR selector is set to TV, the TV will operate as if it were connected directly to the antenna or cable. NOTES: • The power cord must be plugged into an AC outlet. • To view or record cable TV programs with the VCR, the VCR's TV/CATV selector must be set to "CATV" (SET UP menu). (_ Set the POWER button tO OFE NOTE: Do not place the VCR directly O__i_p 'of the TV. This may cause interference in the picture and sound (of the VCR) during the recording or playback mode. If this interference occurs, locate the VCR - 26 - ;!;__ the channel watch. that you wish to _ ._ ::_,_,...... ,i, VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the _ mark. The table shows the recording/ playback time of the available cassette when they are used in the SP mode, LP mode and EP mode. This VCR will not record in LP mode. Cassette Indication T-60 T-120 T-160 SP Mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours LP Mode (60 minutes) 2 hours (120 minutes) 4 hours (160 minutes) 5-1/3 hours EP Mode (120 minutes) 3 hours (240 minutes) 6 hours (320 minutes) 8 hours (180 minutes) (360 minutes) (480 minutes) SAFETY WHEN HANDLING VIDEO CASSETTES: • Do not expose video cassette to extreme heat, high humidity or strong magnetic fields. • Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. • Do not touch the tape with your fingers. • Always store an unused cassette in its case. • Insert the cassette into the VCR as illustrated below with the label facing up (Arrow side up). TAB CASSETTE LOADING AND UNLOADING LOADING UNLOADING Hold the cassette with the arrow side up(top). Insert the cassette gently into the slot in the direction of the arrow (on the cassette) until the loading mechanism automatically pulls the cassette into the unit. Make certain that the cassette is inserted correctly. Press the STOP/EJECT button twice. The cassette will be ejected automatically. After the cassette is visible in the tape slot, pull it out to remove it. Unloading the cassette is possible only when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet. Label (Arrow side up) CST. IN Indicator mum • • NOTES: • Do not force the cassette into the VCR. • Insert the cassette gently. • If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds. • The cassette indicator will light up when the cassette is inserted and loaded correctly into the VCR. • The automatic loading mechanism will operate only when the cassette is inserted correctly. - 27 - NOTES: • The cassette indicator goes out when the STOP/EJECT button is pressed twice. • The STOP/EJECT button can be pressed during any mode. • Do not attempt to pull out the cassette once automatic loading has started. • The cassette can be ejected when the STOP/EJECT button is pressed, even if the VCR's power is OFF. CLOCK SETTING (By using the Remote Control) __Things to know before starting -- • The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.) • When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read " : " • The buttons for setting remote control. the clock are on the • While you are setting the clock, the "Menu display" on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedures. • If you have entered a wrong number by mistake, press "CLEAR" button several times to erase the wrong number. Then re-enter a correct number. • If you input an illogical time or date (13th month for example), "?" will appear on the TV screen. (It will not enter the memory.) O Turn on the power of both VCR and TV. O Be sure Channel Aim the panel of that the TV is set to the VCR Output (channel 3 or 4). remote control at the sensor on the front the VCR. NOTE: If direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the TV, set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. _]) Press "MENU" button on the remote control. The "MENU", as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. PUSH SELECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NUMBER CLOCK SET NORMAL PROGRAM DALLY PROGRAM WEEKLY PROGRAM PROGRAM REVIEW CALENDAR SET UP TO END PUSH MENU Main MENU (English) _Press "1" button to set clock. prompts you to set the hour. The display CLOCK SET TIME - -: .... MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE --/--/-- TO END PUSH MENU - 28 - Set the hour by pressing two number buttons on the remote control and two more for the minute (for example, 0 2 15 for 2:15). The display prompts you to select AM or PM. CLOCK SET TIME 02:15-AM-_I PM-_2 MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE --/--/-- TO END PUSH MENU CLOCK SET _) Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM (for example, 2 for PM). The display flashes and prompts you to set the date. TIME 02:15 PM MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE --/--/-- TO END PUSH MENU Set the date by pressing six digits in order of month, day and year (for example 09 01 94 for September 1, 1994). The day of the week will appear when you have entered all six digits for the date. NOTE: Always press "0" before single-digit months and days. • The VCR will not accept illogical time or date entries (13th month for example). • Now the display on the VCR will show the correct time. CLOCK SET TIME 02:15 PM MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE 09/01/94 THU TO END PUSH MENU Press "MENU" button. The display resumes the "original menu". PUSH SELECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NUMBER CLOCK SET NORMAL PROGRAM DAILY PROGRAM WEEKLY PROGRAM PROGRAM REVIEW CALENDAR SET UP TO END PUSH MENU _) Press "MENU" button once again to return to the -IV screen. CLOCK SETTING NOTES: 1. The clock must be set to the correct time before programming VCR Plus+ or the timer for unattended recording. 2. When moving the VCR, if the power cord is reconnected within few minutes (about 10 minutes), there is no need to reset the clock. 3. If a power failure lasts more than ten minutes, or if the power cord is disconnected for longer than ten minutes, the " : " display will appear when power is restored and the clock needs to be reset. - 29 - CALENDAR A If If If perpetual calendar, from 1992 to 2091, is available for display. 88 is entered for the year, the selected month for 2088 will be displayed. 00 is entered, a month from the year 2000 will be displayed. 49 is entered, a month from 2049 will be displayed. 1. Press "MENU" button. 2. Press "6" to see the calendar. This calendar will display, selected by the clock setting af=d date. 09/1994 SU MO TU WE TH 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 FR 2 9 16 23 30 SA 3 10 17 24 PUSH CH. UP OR DOWN TO END PUSH MENU 3. To see the another month of the calendar, press the "CHANNEL" • or • button. Press " • " button for the past month display. Press" • " button for the next month display. 4. When you are finished, press the "MENU" button. NOTE: If you don't press any button in on screen mode for three minutes the VCR will exit the on screen mode automatically. 30- NORMAL PLAYBACK Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The cassette indicator will light. At this time, the VCR is automatically turned on(AUTO POWER ON). Turn the TV set ON, and select channel 3 or 4, the same as VCR's output channel. NOTE:If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and TV, set the source selector on the television to VIDEO. Press the PLAY(X2) button once. • It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the VCR. • In playback, the position of the TV/VCR Selector is automatically set to the VCR position. • "PLAY" appears on the VCR indicator panel and on the TV screen momentarily. Press the STOP button to stop playback. "STOP" appears on the VCR indicator panel and TV screen momentarily. • The unit has AUTOMATIC REWIND. At the very end. of the tape, the VCR will automatically stop and rewind the tape. El • ReW/_ _ TRACKING CONTROL FFt_ AUTO TRACKING Usually automatic tracking function adjusts the picture. (The "AUTO TRK" indicator lights on the VCR indicator panel and TV screen). The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases. • A tape is played back for the first time. • Tape speed(SP, LP, EP) changes. • Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape. • AUTO TRACKING was pressed after manually adjusting the tracking. CUUW MENU _ @ ® ® ® ® ® _S_Y ® ® ® o [_ MANUAL TRACKING NOTES: • Make sure that the Timer indicator in the VCR indicator panel is not shown. If it is, press the POWER button once. • This VCR is equipped with an Auto Power on system, which operates when a cassette is inserted into the VCR. Additionally, the unit will start "auto play" if a tape is inserted without its record protect tab in place. - 31 - If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either "V" or "A" until the noise on the screen is reduced or eliminated. NOTES: • In case of vertical jitter in still mode carefully adjust these controls for a stable picture. • Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged. VISUAL SEARCH (F-SEARCH AND R-SEARCH) When you press "FF(I_I_ )" (Forward SEARCH) or "REW(,,)" (Reverse SEARCH) button during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 15 times faster than the normal playback speed (EP recorded tape), 9 times faster than the normal playback speed (LP recorded tape), or 5 times faster than the normal playback speed (SP recorded tape), and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape. - PICTURE SEARCH. °00 "PLAY(X2)" Button _o ® ® ® 6)@@ ® ® ® NOTE: • During playback, press either search button (FF or REW) to begin visual search. When you have reached the desired point on the tape, press the "PLAY (x2)" button again so that the unit enters the normal playback mode. Otherwise, speed search continues for about 3 minutes, after which time the PLAY mode is resumed. @ @ Q 0 o Q 0 While holding down "FF" or "REW" button during the fast forward or rewind mode, the picture will be viewed at 5 times faster than the normal playback speed (SP recorded tape), 9 times faster than the normal playback speed (LP recorded tape), or at 15 times faster than the normal playback speed (EP recorded tape). To release the fast forward or rewind mode, press "PLAY(X2)', or "STOP" button. - LOGIC SEARCH. While you hold down "FF" or "REW" button during the picture search mode, the picture will be viewed at 9 times faster than the normal playback speed (SP recorded tape), at a speed about 17 times faster than the normal playback speed (LP recorded tape) or at 27 times faster than the normal playback speed (EP recorded tape). - RAPID PICTURE SEARCH. When you have reached the desired point of the tape, release the REW or FF button so that the VCR enters the normal playback mode. I o NOTE: The F Search and R Search features are intended for use with SP or EP recording. The LP recordings will contain too much noise (interference) to produce a viewable picture. I PICTURE SEARCH SP Recording (x 5) EP recording (x 15) RAPID PICTURE LPrecording I SEARCH ..... SP Recording (x 9) EP recording - 32 - ( x 9) (x 27) LP s ........ recording (x 17) PAUSE/STILL When "PAUSE/STILL" button is pressed during recording. " _E__P " will appear and the VCR will stop recording. This feature can be used for eliminating unwanted station breaks or program material while recording a TV program or when using a camera from one scene to another. To start again press "PAUSE/STILL" button, and " p " indication will go off and the VCR will continue recording. When "PAUSE/STILL" button is pressed during playback, " 5T I L L " will appear and a still picture can be seen. To start again press "PLAY(X2)" or "PAUSE/STILL" button and the VCR will continue playback. NOTES: 1. If a noise band is seen during STILL, first press "SLOW" button and "TRACKING" (" • " or " • ") button to eliminate the noise. Q (_) ® ® ® ® O ® ® 3. When the PAUSE (STILL) mode continues for more than about 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically change to stop mode to protect the tape. 2. The tape recorded at LP mode will contain more noise and flagging than the tape recorded at SP or EP mode. FRAME ADVANCE Every time you press "F/ADV" (Frame Advance) button in the STILL (play pause) mode, tape will be played back one frame at a time. It operates only after "PAUSE/STILL" button has been pressed. Press the "PLAY(X2)" button to resume normal playback. DOUBLE SPEED PLAYBACK When "PLAY (x2)" button is pressed during playback mode, a double speed playback picture of the normal speed (SP or EP recorded tape) can be seen. Press "PLAY (X2)" button to return to the normal playback mode, and the VCR will continue playback. NOTES: 1. During double speed playback, a certain amount of noise may appear on the screen. If so, press "TRACKING" ("• " or " • ") button to find the position at which the least amount of noise Occurs. 2. The double speed playback feature is intended for use with SP or EP recordings.The LP recording will contain too much noise (interference) to produce a viewable picture. - 33 - II ........ ill _) Button _Q_D CD ® ® ® C_D ® ® ® C2D _!!!i!i_ili!i!iiiiii!ii ii_iiii;i;iiii!iii!iiii! iii_ii!i!!!i!i_i!iiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii!ii!;i!il ® iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ® iiii iiiiliiiiiiiiii ® i! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii SLOW When you press "SLOW"V or • button during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 1/6 times through 1/32 times slower than the normal speed becomes slower• When you press "SLOWv " button, the speed becomes slower. When you press "SLOWA " button, the speed becomes faster. Press "PLAY (X2)" button to return to normal playback speed or press "STOP" button to stop tape movement. NOTES: 1. The Slow feature is intended for use with SP and EP recordings. The LP recordings will contain too much noise (interference) to produce a viewable picture. 2. During slow playback, "TRACKING" buttons on the Remote Control can be used to minimize noise bands. 3. When the slow mode continues for more than about 3 minutes, the VCR will automatically change to play mode to protect the tape from damage. AUTO PLAYBACK FUNCTION When a cassette with erase prevention tab removed is inserted, playback will start automatically. This •automatic function eliminates the need for pressing "PLAY (X2)" button. 1. Inserting a cassette into the Cassette Loading Slot automatically switches on the VCR's power. (Auto Power-on) 2. The VCR starts playback automatically. (Auto Playback) 3. At the end of the tape, the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning. (Auto Rewind) 4. The cassette is ejected automatically when the tape has finished rewinding. (Auto Eject) 5. Auto power off. NOTE: The cassette can be ejected when the EJECT button is pressed, even if the VCR's power is OFE (Auto Power-off-eject) - 34 - ® ® @ ® VISS (VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM)/TIME SEARCH The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on this VCR. Whenever a recording is begun, an invisible INDEX mark is recorded on the tape. This feature makes use of VISS signals to search out a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically. • PLAYING BACK THE BEGINNING EACH PROGRAM IN SEQUENCEVISS SCAN OF 1. Insert a cassette tape that has VISS signals marked. 2. Press the VISS button once, while a tape is playing. The "VISS 00" indicator will appear on the -IV screen. 3. Press either the FF or REW button, VISS will start. The indicator appears simultaneously during scanning. The tape will be rewound or rapidly advanced to the next signal marked. The tape will be played back for approximately 5 seconds, and then rewound or rapidly advanced to the next VISS signal. Every time a VISS signal is detected and playback begins, the displayed VISS scan number appears. ("V.SCAN 00") 4. At the desired program, press the VISS button. Normal playback of that program will begin. • LOCATING THE DESIRED -VISS SEARCH PROGRAM You can locate the desired program and play it back automatically by designating the number of its VISS signal. Up to the 99th VISS signal from the present position on the tape can be located. 1. Press the VISS button once during playback. 2. Press the numbered buttons (0_9) which corresponds to the number of VISS codes to be passed on the way to the VISS destination from the present tape location (up to 99 codes can be detected on an individual tape). 3. Press either the FF or REW button briefly. The "V.SEARCH 00" appears on the display. When the desired VISS signal recorded section is found, playback begins automatically. - 35 - • TIME SEARCH TIME Search allows you to skip ahead or back. When the time search is completed, the VCR automatically goes into stop mode. 1. Press the VISS/TIME button twice during playback. The TIME SEARCH 0:00 indicator will appear on the VCR display panel and -IV screen. 2. First, press a number button for the hour. Now, press two number buttons for the minute. (For example, for 1 hour 25 minutes, press 1, 2, 5. For 5 minutes, press 0, 0, 5.) 3. Press the FF or REW button to skip ahead or back. The VCR will skip over the desired length of time and go into STOP mode automatically. MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 1. Insert the Cassette with the transparent window up and the arrow pointing toward the Cassette Loading Door. Push the cassette in until the VCR mechanism starts to pull the cassette into the opening. NOTES: 1. When the cassette is loaded, the power is turned on automatically. 2. Be sure to check that the erase prevention tab is not missing. If it is removed, the VCR goes into playback mode automatically. 2. Press "INPUT SELECT" button on the remote control so as to select Channel Number Display. 3. Turn on TV and tune to the VCR Channel (Channel 3 or 4). 4. Press Channel Select button (A or V) on the VCR or remote control to select the channel to be recorded. @ ® ® ® @ ® ® ® ® - 36 - 5. NOW,pt_ss "Hi-L,;il i H" 13uitor_ui_uu ur_tt_u VL;H OI remote control. The" _ " indication appears on the Display and you are now recording the program you see on your TV screen. 6. Record for a few minutes. Press "STOP/EJECT" button on the VCR or "STOP" button on the remote control and then "REW" button. The tape will be rewound to the beginning. 7. Press "PLAY(x2)" button on the VCR or remote control. The program you just recorded will be shown. 8. After playing, press "STOP/EJECT" button on the VCR or "STOP" button on the remote control. RECORDING WHILE YOU ARE AWAY (You can use Programmable Timer or VCR Plus+) Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time. (Refer to "CLOCK SETTING" on page 28.) 1. Insert the cassette. NOTE: Before starting check that the erase prevention tab is not missing. If it is removed, recording will not start. 3. Press "POWER" ON/OFF TIMER indication Display. button to OFF. The " (_) " will appear on the NOTES: • If the erase prevention tab is removed, the cassette is ejected automatically and the " _-$ " indication will flash. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole on the cassette to enable recording. • The" _-_ " indication will flash if a cassette is not inserted. 2. Set the program timer using the MENU button. Date (on which to recording is to be made) (Refer to "PROGRAM TIMER SETTING" on pages 38 through 42.) or use VCR Plus+ (on page 43 through 49). ? 4. The recording will start and the " (_ " and the " RE[ " indications will appear at the time you have programmed. NOTES: 1. When the TIMER indication is on, your VCR can not be operated manually (except POWER button). 2. If the tape runs out (if the end of the tape is reached) during timer recording, the mode will change automatically to STOP, REWIND and EJECT in this order. At that point, power will cease to be supplied to prevent the recorded tape from being overlapped. You can continue timer recording within programmed time when a new tape is inserted. 3. If the clock displays " : " it indicates that there has been and Programming a power need interruption to be reset. and the 4. To stop the VCR during Timer Recording, "POWER" ON/OFF button OFF. - 37 - Time press PROGRAM TIMER SETTING (You must use the Remote Control) This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the times to start and to end. __Things to know before starting__ • If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, "CLOCK SET" mode appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding. • The buttons for programming the timer are on the remote control. • While you are programming the timer, the "Menu display" on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedures. • The display contents will be switched to the -IV screen automatically if it is left on without further steps for about 3 minutes. • Make sure batteries are installed in the remote control. • Make sure a tape is in the VCR. • You can correct an error in the program, any time before the last step by pressing "CLEAR" button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes and then by entering the corrections. O Turn on the power of both VCR and TV. _) Be sure that the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel (Channel 3 or 4). _])Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR. _]_ Press "MEMU" button on the remote control. The "MENU", as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. PUSH SELECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NUMBER CLOCK SET NORMAL PROGRAM DALLY PROGRAM WEEKLY PROGRAM PROGRAM REVIEW CALENDAR SET UP TO END PUSH MENU _) Make sure that the IV system (CATV or TV) to the desired position in the SET-UP mode feature. PUSH SELECTION NUMBER =_ 1 TV SYSTEM _ (CATV) 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 TAPE SELECT (T120) 4 FUNCTION OSD (ON) 5 RENTAL POSITION (OFF) 6 LANGUAGE SELECT 7 AUDIO MODE SET TO END PUSH MENU - 38 - (_ Press MENU to return to first screen as shown. Press "2" to enter a NORMAL program, "3" to enter a DAILY program, or "4" to enter a WEEKLY program. PUSH SELECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Normal event ... for recording up to 8 programs on a single day or over the days within a period of I year. J I Weekly event ... for recording up to 8 programs on a certain day of every week. Daily event ... for recording up to 8 programs at the same time(s) Monday through Friday. NOTE: I I Any one of these program modes or any combination thereof (up to 8 programs in total) may be selected. A typical example of a "NORMAL" program is demonstrated below. The display will prompt you to select a source input. NUMBER CLOCK SET NORMAL PROGRAM DAILY PROGRAM WEEKLY PROGRAM PROGRAM REVIEW CALENDAR SET UP TO END PUSH MENU NORMALPROGRAM PROGRAM1 SELECT SOURCEINPUT TUNERs1 AVe2 TO END PUSH MENU Press "2" to enter a program; the display will prompt you to select "TUNER" mode or "AN" mode. O Press "1" for TUNER mode or "2" for A/V mode. The display will prompt you to select a channel number. If you want to select the channel in CATV, set the TV system (CATV or TV) in the SET-UP mode feature and then set the channel number. NORMAL PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 OH -- SPEED -- TO END PUSH MENU _]_ Press two digits for the channel to be recorded (for example, "0" "4" for channel 4). The display will prompt you to select a recording speed. NORMALPROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CH / 04 SPEED - SP--_I EP--,2 AUTO--*3 TO END PUSH MENU - 39 - Press a digit from "1" to "3" on the remote control to select the recording speed you want program("1" for SP, "2" for EP, "3" for AUTO mode). NOTE: If you select the "AUTO" mode, the "AUTO" mode automatically determines how much tape is left and §witches speed according. The "AUTO" mode starts recording at SP speed, but if it finds out there is not enough tape left to complete the programmed recording, it switches over to EP speed. There will be some distortion in picture and sound at the point where speed is switched. (for example, "1" for SP) The display will then prompt you to enter the recording start time. t_ Press five digits, two for the hour and two more for the minute and one more for AM or PM (for example, "0" "6" "0" "0" "2" for 6:00 PM). Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM. The display will prompt you to select the stop time. NOTE: Always press "0" before a single digit hour and minute. NORMALPROGRAM PROGRAM1 CH04 SPEED SP STARTTIME : TO END PUSH MENU NORMALPROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CH 04 SPEED SP START TIME 06:00 PM STOP TIME--: .... TO END PUSH MENU _) Press five digits, two for the hour and two more for the minute and one more for AM or PM (for example, "0" "7" "3" "0" "2" for 7:30 PM). NOTE: The present month, day and year for the DATE (for example, 090194 for September 1, to change it at step 12). NORMALPROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CH 04 SPEED SP START TIME 06:00 PM STOP TIME 07:30 PM START DATE 09/01/94 THU TO END PUSH MENU Press four digits, two for the start month and two more for the start date, (for example, "0" "9" "0" "2" to begin recording on September 2). The year and day of the week are displayed automatically. NORMALPROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CH 04 SPEED SP START TIME 06:00 PM STOP TIME 07:30 PM START DATE 09/02/94 FRI TO END PUSH MENU - 40 - NOTES: To change an incorrect entry, or an undesired entry, proceed as follows; 1. Press "CLEAR" button repeatedly until the digit to be changed flashes. 2. Enter the correct number. Press 'MENU" to enter to the menu display. If the program preset TIME PROGRAMMED" screen. Return to the incorrect with the correct time. your program and return NORMALPROGRAM time is past, the "PAST message will blink on the PROGRAM 1 CH 04 SPEED SP START TIME 01:00 PM STOP TIME 01:30 PM START DATE 09/01/94 THU PAST TIME PROGRAMMED TO END PUSH MENU program and reprogram it Press MENU" again to return to the main menu display. Additional program may be entered by repeating steps _ ~ _. If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR to record the programs you have entered, a) make sure you have inserted a tape in the machine, and b) press the POWER button to OFF (Timer mark l_) appears). The VCR is now set to record the preset programs. CHECKING THE TIMER PROGRAM Program can be checked tuned on. whenever NORMALPROGRAM the VCR is PROGRAM 1 OH 04 SPEED SP START TIME 06:00 PM STOP TIME 07:30 PM START DATE 09/02/94 FRI TO CONTINUE PUSH NO.5 TO ERASE PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU 1. Press "MENU" on the remote control to display the menu. 2. Press "5" to review the program. (Program Review). The program review menu will appear on the TV screen. 3. Press "5" again if you want to review the next program information. 4. When you are finished, press "MENU" again. -41 - ERASING A TIMER PROGRAM NORMALPROGRAM 1. Press "MENU" button on the remote control to display the menu. 2. Press "5" to erase a program. (Program Review) 3. Press "5" again if you want to review the next program information. 4. Press "CLEAR" button when the program information you want to erase is displayed. 5. When you are finished, press "MENU" button again. PROGRAM 1 OH 04 SPEED SP START TIME 06:00 PM STOP TIME 07:30 PM START DATE 09/02/94 FRI TO CONTINUE PUSH NO.5 TO ERASE PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH MENU NOTE: When there is no program in the VCR, if you press "5" to review or to erase in the menu mode, the display will be shown (EMPTY) for 3 seconds. EMPTY PROGRAM PRIORITY When there is an overlap of the program timer settings. 7:00 PM I 8:00 PM I 9:00 PM 10:00 PM I I Case 1 I Program No. 1 I _",","," I / ",'" _ / S Program No. 2 I S ,,,,,,,, I_ r Case 2 i s. // " " s _ If' r // f • // r _' , Program No. 3 S S S • // f • Program No.2 f. ! .," - t " Chooses "*J - 42 - lowest numbered program. VCR PLUS INTRODUCTION After a few 4- PROGRAMMING/RECORDING TM TO VCR Plus+ ® simple steps, the VCR Plus+ * Tuesday programming feature will allow you to program your VCR for unattended recordings by simply entering a PlusCode* number. The PlusCode numbers are the 3 to 8 digit numbers found after each program COLLEGE BASKETBALL; 2 hrs. 175029 Miami at Davidson, ta[_d Feb. 1. (_m) MOVlE_mma (_W);1 hr., 45 rain. ** 6770839 "The Miniver Story." Greer Garson. MOVIE--Adventure; 1 hr., 50 mln. *** 9020966 "Blue Thunder." Roy Scheider. DA_romo; 60 rain. 797810 MURDER, SHE WROTE (CC)--.Mysfe_f; 60 rain. 242164 (_ BONANZA_Westem; 60 rain. 977094 9:05 _ MOVlE---Drsmo; 2 hrs, ** 9879433 "Sins of the Past." (Made forIV; 198_ Former call girls are being mysteriously "_urdered, one by one. Barbara Carrera, Antho'l_. Geary. Paula: Kim Cattrall. 9:30 g CONCENTRATIO_me 15839 _j) JAPAN: THE CHANGING TRADITION 36o29 ASK AN EXPERT_nvestments 18617 _) SMALL WONDER (CC)---Comsdy 74297 ANOTHER UFE.--Serlo163075 MUSIC BOX--Children 901891 (_J_) GREAT CHEFS OF THE WEST 817365 _) SPORTSCENTER 271549 I_ SISTER KATE--Comedy 490669 9:45 _ MOVIE--Drama; 1 hr., 40 mln. *** 19704433 "When Hell Was in Session," Hat Holbrook. 10AMg PRICE IS RIGHT--Garae; 60 rain. 31704 _]1 ONE ON ONE_ohn Tesh 61471 Scheduled: Don Henley, Madlyn McCoo. HOME--Infom_flon; 90 rain. 12636 Scheduled: Italian recipes (Part 2). JOAN RIVERS; 60 rain. 26810 Scheduled program topic: Hollywood and the ernaturaL MISTER ROGERS (CC)_Chlldren 98649 _) MECHANICAL UNIVERSE & BEYOND (CC) 75452 in most local TV listings or in IV Guide ® as shown in the sample page to the .right. These PlusCode numbers provide your VCR with all the information it needs to make an unattended recording, so you don't have to program start time, stop time, channel number, or date t . Because the channel numbers you receive in your home differ from area to area, VCR Plus+ has assigned a unique channel number to each station you receive. Depending 11AM on the antenna or cable-TV connection that you have used to hook-up your VCR, you may need to use these channel numbers to program your VCR with your local channel information before you can record with VCR Plus+. Look for a chart that lists the two (or three)-digit VCR Plus+ assigned channel numbers in any publication that carries the PlusCode numbers. You will need Sample page from TV Guide showing Plus Codes _]_NEWS I LOVE LUCY. Comedy _ 24146 (_ HEART TO HEAR]" 581591707029 MI NOMBRE ES CORAJE---Nov910 29471 (_ FUGITNF..--Drama IMI); 60 rain. 175926 UVE FROM L.A.---Intelvlew 242544 NEWS--Caln/Kelley JIM HENSON'S MOTHER GOOSE STORIES (CC)---Chlld_en 443452 LOW CHOLESTEROL GOURMET 523o29 this chart to complete the Channel Mapping set-up for your antenns/cable connection. NOTES: • VCR Plus+ numbers for technical assistance call 1-800-432-1827. Standardized for cable-TV Guide Channel Numbers 10 TRAV Travel channel 13 GALA Galavision 14 CSPAN C-SPAN 19 CNBC VCR Plus+ and PlusCode Development manufactured Development t Scrambled additional programming Corp. under are trademarks of Gemstar VCR Plus+ system is license from Gemstar Corporation. channels with steps to record. decoder Refer box require to the map and instructions. Consumer News & 51 TLC The Learning Channel Bus. 52 TNTTunerNetworkTelevision 21 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 43 COM Comedy Central HBO Home Box Office ESPN Sports Network AMC American Movie Classic TDC The Discovery Channel NIC Nickelodeon A&E Arts & Entertainment SHO Showtime CNN Cable News Network TBS Turner Broadcasting Network 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 DIS The Disney Channel BRV BRAVO WGN (Chicago) BET Black Entertainment Television TMC The Movie Channel SC Sports Channel WOR WWOR (New York) VHI Video Hits I FNN Financial News Network NOS Nostalgia 44 45 LISA MAX. 70 75 ENC. CORT Network Cinemax 46 LIF Lifetime - 43 - 47 FAM The Family Channel 48 MTV Music Television 49 TNN The Nashville Network Encord Court -rv VCR PLUS 'M +ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS Cable Box Code Numbers The Channel Mapping instructions for VCR Plus+ vary depending on how you have connected your antenna or cable-TV system to the VCR. Shown below are recommended hook-ups for VCR timer recordings. Match the picture below with your hookup and then follow the mapping instructions on the page(s) indicated. A, Direct connection from either a home antenna or cable-TV that does not require a cable box. Details are on pages 5-6 for a home antenna and page 8 for cable TV. If you have your VCR connected like this, follow the VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping instructions on pages 45 - 46. B. Cable-lV connection that requires cable box for all channels. Details are on page 8. Archer Cabletenna Cableview Century Citizen Curtis Diamond Drake Eagle Eastern General Electric General Instruments GC Electronics Gemini Gerrard Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Jerrold Starcom Macom Maganavox Matsushita Movietime NSC Oak/Oak Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Pulser Quest RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt SL Marx Salora Samsung Sheritech Signal Sprucer Stargate Starquest Sylvania Teknika Telecaption Teleview Texscan Tocom Toshiba Uniden Satellite Unika Universal Videoway Vid Tech Vidter Viewstar : 13, Zenith : 1,29, 42, 44, 76 :29 : 42, 44, 63 :44 : 30, 42, 44, 52 :8,9.56,61 : 29, 44, 76 : 37, 67, 71 : 13, 20, 21,22, 23, 25, 58, 62 :28 : 57 : 1,2, 3, 4, 34, 55, 75, 83 : 42, 44, 63 :4,30 :44 : 14, 15, 28, 41 : 31, 79, 80 : 1,2, 3, 4, 34, 55, 75, 83 :1,3,4,55 : 31, 79, 80 : 13, 20, 21,22, 23, 25, 26 :16 : 32, 38, 39, 40, 6O : 32, 38, 39, 40 : 10, 11, 12, 13, 46, 47 : 6, 16, 17 : 13, 20, 21, 23, 24 :5,6,78 : 42, 44 : 78 : 6, 16, 17 : 44, 51, 53 : 44 : 14, 23, 41 : 28 : 29, 32, 42, 44, 60 : 4, 6, 42, 78 : 68, 72 : 4, 6, 32, 42, 78 : 27 : 26 :6,16,17 : 4, 6, 42, 44, 78 :6 :19 : 54, 74 : 77 : 4, 6, 40, 42, 78 : 18, 19 1, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 73 : 36, 66, 70 : 65, 69 : 29, 42, 44, 76 : 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 82 : 7, 45, 50, 59 : 64 : 64 20, 21,22, 23, 25, 40, 58, 62 : 7, 23, 45, 50, 59 All other cable/converter If you have your VCR connected like this, follow the VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping instructions on page 47. - 44 - List boxes use : 99 VCR PLUS TM -t- CHANNEL MAPPING FOR CONNECTION A TO MAP CHANNELS Channel Mapping for Home Antenna or Cable-TV (no cable box) _)Autoprogram the VCR's channel memory as decribed on page 24. OPress the VCR Plus+ button on the remote control twice to display the main menu. Use these Channel Mapping instructions only if your VCR connected as shown in Connection A on the previous page. Only channels that are assigned a VCR Plus+ guide number different than the number you select to watch that channel on your TV require map. A chart First press VCR Plus+. of the assigned VCR Plus+ guide numbers is usually published in your local TV listings numbers PUSH VCR PLUS CODE: VCR PLUS PROGRAM MENU will appear. Check the list of VCR Plus+ guide numbers for your area to see if any of the assigned VCR PLUS PROGRAM or TV Guide. are different than the channel number you select on your TV. TO ENTER PUSH DISPLAY TO END PUSH VCR PLUS Home Antenna Mapping: If you have connected a home antenna to your VCR, most channels probably do not require any map. If the published VCR Plus+ guide numbers Then press VCR Plus+ again. (without VCR PLUS code) are all the same as the channel number you select when you watch that station, no map is necessary. You can skip the map information on these two pages. VCR PLUS MAIN MENU will appear. m_ VCR PLUS PROGRAM PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 VCR PLUS PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM REVIEW 3 CHANNEL MAPPING 4 CABLE BOX (N 5 CABLE BOX SET UP O) Cable-TV Mapping: If you have connected a cableI-V system to your VCR, you will map any channel TO END PUSH VCR PLUS that has a VCR Plus+ guide number different than the number you select to watch that channel on your -IV. BEFORE o You can MAPPING map CHANNELS channels from only one TV system(TV or CATV) at a time. Make sure that you have selected the correct TV system. • On a piece of paper, write down which channels in your TV listings correspond to the channels you receive. • Turn on the power of both VCR and TV. Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel 3 or 4. output • Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front of the VCR. - 45 - Press 3 to begin channel Mapping process. The following display will appear on the TV screen. _]) The screen that appears next lists all of the VCR Plus+ guide numbers that you receive through your cable-TV or antenna system. These are the channel \ numbers" your VCR autoprogrammed into its channel memory. CHANNEL MAPPING CATV OH GUIDE CH 02 02 03 03 04 _ 04 05 05 06 06 PUSH CH. UP OR DOWN TO CLEAR PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH VCR PLUS Page from TV Listing Showing VCR Plus+ Guide Channels GUIDE Channel In this column i ._ou will entering the guide channel number from the chart in the TV listings. Channel Name ....................... ....................... ....................... ....................... ....................... CBS NBC HBO ABC CNN Channel Lind-up Chart from Cable Company Channel Name ABC CATV Channel _5_ ................................. CNN CHANNEL MAPPING GUIDE CH CATV CH B PUSH CH. UP OR DOWN TO CLEAR PUSH CLEAR OPress the CHANNEL UP or DOWN button to scan through the guide channels in the VCR's memory. TO END PUSH VCR PLUS B. Example for home antenna: If the published VCR Plus+ guide number for PBS (Public Broadcast Service) is 07 and you tune your TV to channel 38 to watch PBS, you wou;d enter number 38 in the TV CH column next to 07 in the GUIDE CH column as shown. NOTE: If the VCR Plus+ guide number is the same as the number you select to watch that channel on your TV, no entry is necessarty. For example, if you receive CBS on channel 8 and its VCR Plus+ guide number is 8, no entry is necessary. In certain areas, some channels have been assigned more than one VCR Plus+ guide channel number. Enter that channel number next to both GUIDE CH number on the CHANNEL MAPPING menu. You may want to complete a chart like this on a separate piece of paper with the VCR Plus+ guide channels and their corresponding names and channel numbers. Preparing this list will help you enter the numbers more quickly in step 6. Guide Name Channel CHANNEL MAPPING GUIDE CH TV OH 05 05 06 02 07 _ 38 08 06 O9 O7 PUSH CH. UP OR DOWN TO CLEAR PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH VCR PLUS CATV Channel Examples: 04 ABC 05 05 CBS 07 33 HBO 03 41 Showtime 03 OAfter you have determined which channel numbers need to be entered, repeatedly press the CHANNEL up or down button to position the guide channel number on the line marked with an arrow. Then press number buttons to enter the channel number in the CATV CH (or TV CH) column. Follow this procedure to enter all necessary channel numbers. The examples below may help you determine where the numbers can be found and in which column they belong. A. Examples for cable-TV users • If the published VCR Plus+ guide channel number for ABC is 04 and you tune your -IV to channel 05 to watch ABC, you would enter number 05 in the CATV CH column next to 04 in the GUIDE CH column as shown. NOTE:If you enter an incorrect number, press CLEAR and then re-enter the correct number. • If CBS' published guide channel is 05 and you watch CBS on channel 07, you would enter 07 in the CATV CH column next to 05 in the GUIDE CH column as shown. OAfter you have numbers, press the channels in Plus+ to record 49. - 46 - entered the necessary channel the VCR Plus+ button to store memory. You can now use VCR as described on pages 48 and VCR PLUS_M-F CHANNEL MAPPING FOR CONNECTION Channel Mapping for Cable-TV with Cable Box Use these Channel Mapping instructions only if your VCR connected as shown in connection B on page 44. TO MAP CHANNELS OAutoprogram the VCR's channel described on page 24. memory B O Use the number buttons on your remote control to enter the output channel of your cable box (usually 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6). When you are finished, press DISPLAY button. The following display will appear on the TV screen. as CHANNEL BOX SET UP PUSH CABLE BOX CODE NO. FROM LIST IN OWNER'S _)Press the VCR Plus+ button on the remote control twice to display the main menu. MANUAL \ I / - 27/1_ VCR PLUS PROGRAM TO ENTER PUSH DISPLAY The VCR PLUS PROGRAM MENU will appear after you press the VCR Plus+ button one time. TO END PUSH VCR PLUS PUSH VCR PLUS CODE: TO ENTER PUSH DISPLAY _) Select the CABLE BOX CODE number. When you are finished, press DISPLAY button. You can check the CABLE BOX CODE. CHANNEL TO END PUSH VCR PLUS BOX SET UP PUSH CABLE BOX CODE NO. FROM LIST IN OWNER'S MANUAL 59 VCR PLUS PROGRAM DID CABLE BOX TUNE TO PUSH SELECTION NUMBER The VCR PLUS+ MAIN MENU will appear after you press the VCR Plus+ button two times. ;HANNEL 7? 1 VCR PLUS PROGRAM YES--1 2 PROGRAM REVIEW NO--_2 TO END PUSH VCR PLUS 3 CHANNEL MAPPING 4 CABLE BOX (NO) _When 5 CABLE BOX SET UP you are finished, press 1 button. CHANNEL BOX SET UP PUSH CABLE BOX CODE NO. TO END PUSH VCR PLUS FROM LIST IN OWNER'S MANUAL O Press 4 to display the CABLE BOX (YES). _])Press 5 to display screen. the CABLE \l D t t t°_t t t L b/ -_SET UP I It COMPLETE I I I I I I\-- BOX SET UP TO END CHANNELBOXSETUP CABLE BOX OUTPUT CH. \1 / -03 - PUSH VCR PLUS When you are finished, press VCR Plus+ button. You can now use VCR Plus+ to record as described on page 48 and 49. IMPORTANT: Since your cable company requires /1"_ PUSH 2, 3, 4, 5 OR 6 TO MATCH CABLE BOX OUTPUT you to use a cable box, always remember toleave CHANNEL WITH VCR SET the cable box turned ON and tuned to the channel you want to record before the program is scheduled to start. TO ENTER PUSH DISPLAY TO END PUSH VCR PLUS - 47 - RECORDING with VCR Plus+ IMPORTANT: Before you try to record with VCR Plus+ for the first time, be sure you have completed the channel mapping procedure for your specific connection. Programming _) Press number button "1", "2", or "3" to choose which type of program you want to record. The VCR will then display the record speed information on the TV screen. with VCR Plus+ _])Turn on the TV and VCR. Turn the TV to the "VCR Channel" (3,4, or video input) so you can see the program menu on the "IV screen. Make sure the VCR's clock is set to the correct time and date as described on page 28. OPress the VCR Plus+ button on the remote control to display the VCR Plus+ PROGRAM menu. NOTE: If all timer programs are full, FULLY PROGRAMMED will appear on the TV screen. VCR PLUS PROGRAM First press VCR Plus+ VCR PLUS PROGRAM PUSH SELECTION NUMBER RECORD SPEED: SP-_I EP--,2 -- AUTO--_3 Tape recording speed TO END PUSH VCR PLUS (_ If you want to change the tape speed, press the 1,2, or 3 button on the remote control. The VCR will then display the program review mode on the TV screen for confirmation. If you want to erase the program, press the CLEAR button on the remote control. PUSH VCR PLUS CODE: TO ENTER PUSH DISLAY TO END PUSH VCR PLUS NORMAL PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 OH 33 _) Enter the PlusCode number from the TV Guide, newspaper, etc. for the program you want to record. NOTE: if you enter an incorrect number, repeatedly press the CLEAR button on the remote control to erase it, and then enter the correct number. _)After entering the Plus Code, press the DISPLAY button to enter your program into memory. NOTE: If you enter a code number that your VCR does not recognize, it will display this message on the TV screen: PLEASE CHECK NUMBER. If this message appears, check the number and enter it again. If a valid number has been entered the following display will appear. VCR PLUS PROGRAM PUSH SELECTION NUMBER -- One time program 1 NORMAL PROGRAM 2 DAILY PROGRAM Monday through Friday TO END PUSH VCR PLUS Same program once a week STOP TIME 02:30 AM START DATE 09/02/94 FRI TO ERASE PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH VCR PLUS OPress the VCR finished. Plus+ button - 48 - when you are (_ Turn off the VCR before the recording is to begin. IMPORTANT: If you are recording a channel which requires use of a cable box, remember to tune the cable box to the desired channel and leave the cable box turned on some time before the recording is scheduled to start. _- -Same program (MON-FRI) 3 WEEKLY PROGRAM SPEED SP START TIME 01:00 AM Checking and Clearing VCR Plus+ program Programs can be checked(or cleared) whenever the VCR is turned on. _]) Press the VCR Plus+ button twice on the remote control to display the main menu. Press the number button "2" again if you want to review the information for the next program in memory. If you press "2" to review, and you have not entered any programs, the display will flash "EMPTY" for 3 seconds. VCR PLUS PROGRAM PUSH SELECTION _]) If you want to clear a program from memory, press the CLEAR button on the remote control when the program appears on the -IV screen. NUMBER 1 VCR PLUS PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM REVIEW 3 CHANNEL MAPPING 4 CABLE BOX _When you are finished, press the VCR Plus+ button to remove the program menu from the TV screen. (NO) 5 CABLE BOX SET UP TO END PUSH VCR PLUS NOTES: OPress number button "2" for REVIEW. The TV screen will information for the first PlusCode PROGRAM display the program in memory. NORMAL PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CATV109 SPEED SP START TIME 09:05 PM STOP PM TIME 10:35 START DATE 09/02/94 FRI TO CONTINUE PUSH NO. 2 TO ERASE PUSH CLEAR TO END PUSH VCR PLUS - 49 - • One-time timer programs clear automatically when the recording is finished. • Daily and weekly programs remain in the timer memory until deleted. • All programs are erased if power is interrupted. INSTANT TIMER RECORDING (ITR) Instant Timer Recording allows you to easily make recordings of a preset leng[h without usury the piuy=d=J_ timer. • FOR ITR RECORDING 1. Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time. (Refer to "CLOCK SETTING".) 2. Insert the cassette (one with the erase prevention tab intact) into the cassette loading door. 3. Press "INPUT SELECT" button so as to select Channel Number Display on the display. 4. Press "CHANNEL" Select Buttons to select the channel to be recorded. 5. Press "TAPE SPEED" button to select the desired speed. • STARTING ITR To start recording immediately and to set the recording length (in 30-minute increments). 1. First perform Steps 1 through 5 of "FOR ITR RECORDING". 2. Press "REC/ITR" button twice. The "INSTANT TIMER RECORD" as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. INSTANTTIMER RECORD CHANNEL02 SPEED SP • START LENGTH RECALLING THE ITR SETTING Press the "REC/ITR" button once, the recalled ITR setting will be displayed on the screen. The recalled ITR setting will automatically return to the current position in 3 seconds. NOW 0H00 For each press, the time changes below. as in the chart REC/ITR Button LENGTH display (ITR STOP TIME) 2 press (Hrs) 0H00 (Min) 3 presses 0H30 4 presses 1H00 18 presses 8H00 19 presses 8H30 20 presses 9H00 21 presses 0H00 NOTE: Recording starts immediately press of the REC/ITR button. NOTE: To recall the recording time, press the REC/ITR button once. If you press this button twice or more, the recording time will be changed. • TO CANCEL THE ITR SETTING 1. You can clear ITR by pressing the "STOP" button. The VCR will stop and ITR will be cleared. 2. Press the "POWER" ON/OFF button to stop the VCR during ITR operation. NOTES: • During Instant Timer Recording, you can not change the Channel of the VCR. • If you want to view another channel, Press the VCR/FV button to TV mode, and then select the channel to be viewed with the TV's channel selector. after the first - 50 - RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER 1. Insert the cassette (one with erase prevention tab intact) into cassette loading door. 2. Press "TAPE SPEED" button to select the desired speed. 3. Press "INPUT SELECT" button so as to select Channel Number Display. 4. Press Channel Select Button ( • or • ) to select channel to be recorded and set the television to Channel 3 or 4 depending on which channel is selected on the RF CHANNEL Select Switch on the rear of the VCR. 5. Check to make sure that the reception is acceptable. 8. If you want to periodically check what you are recording, simply set the channel selector on the television to the VCR channel_ or 4) and press "VCR/TV" selector to turn " IVCR_" indication on. EDITING A RECORDING 6. Press the "REC/ITR" button once on the VCR or on the remote control. You are now recording the program you see on the TV screen. 7. To continue to record this program while you watch something else, simply press "VCR/TV" selector to turn ,,r_ ,, indication off. Set the channel selector on the television to the program you want to watch. 1. Press "PLAY (X2)" button and watch the program until the exact point is reached where you want the new recording to start. 2. Press "PAUSE/STILL" button. 3. Press "REC/ITR" button once on the VCR or on the remote control. The program material to be recorded will appear on the television. 4. When you wish to start recording, press "PAUSE/STILL" button again. The new program material will directly follow the previously recorded material. This feature is especially helpful during camera use so each segment of the recording becomes a continuous program. - 51 - USING THE COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE The tape counter on this VCR indicates the tape travel time in hours, minutes and playback. The memory feature allows you to return to a specific spot on the cassette after recording or playing. The memory works with the Counter to return to a particular spot on the cassette. The memory is designed to stop when the counter reaches "0:00:00" during rewind (REW). This feature is especially helpful when editing a recording. i ¸I!I i _,- _ and seconds during recording _=-- -- _ ..... I 1. Press "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" button repeatedly for counter memory mode. The indicator "M" appears. 2. Press "DISPLAY" button twice for counter display on the screen if necessary. 3. Start playing or recording a tape. 4. At the point you want to start, press "RESET" button to reset the counter to "0:00:00". 5. Continue to play or record. 6. Press "STOP" button. 7. Press "REW" button. The tape will be rewound to the preselected point approximately at "0:00:00". NOTES: 1. The linear time counter does not operate for nonrecorded portions. 2. The tape counter will be automatically reset "0:00:00" when the tape is loaded. 3. If a tape will show 4. The tape indicates is rewound beyond 0:00:00, the counter a negative indication. starts moving from 0:00:00 and counter amount elapsed time. HOW TO CALCULATE THE REMAINING TIME The remaining tape time can be calculated by pressing "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" button. Each time the "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" button is pressed, the display switches as follows. CLOCK q:l Hour Indication REAL TIME COUNTER TAPE REMAINING C Minute Indication TIME l°ll t,=I ; H ou 'I_11 '-IU M_nnut econd indication indication indication NOTES: 1. If the "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" button is pressed immediately after beginning recording or playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed after about half a minute. 2. The TAPE SELECT (T-120iT-140, 1"-160) menu display must be set to the correct position depending on the tape to be used. HourT Indication _Minute indication Use the 120 position when using a shorter tape than a T-120 video cassette. Use the 160 position when using a T-160 video cassette. 3. The tape remaining display shows the approximate time remaining on the tape. - 52 - Hi-Fi AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM This VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and playback in the Hi-Fi audio mode. • PLAYBACK SOUND DESCRIPTION OF THE AUDIO RECORDING SECTION AUDIO TRACK SYSTEM The unit is a video recorder with a regular audio track and two "VHS Hi-Fi" audio tracks, allowing you to make high quality audio recordings in the stereo or bilingual modes from an MTS (Multichannel Television sound) broadcast, a stereo Audio system, stereo video disc or VCR and play them back in the stereo or bilingual mode. Combine the VCR with your audio system for more listening enjoyment when viewing video tapes. • Tape pattern recorded with the VCR. Mono Audio track Video track (video _signal recorded on tape surface) Hi-Fi audio track signal is recorded below the video signal on the video tracks of _L-_ Control track the tape. A mono audio sound signal is recorded automatically onto the mono audio track, even if HiFi is selected for recording. OPERATION OF THE AUDIO LEVEL METER The audio level meter in this VCR provides separate level indicator for the left and right channels during recording and playback. r_ iii dBo-13 _R_ III iii • -7 • III iii -3 • III III • +3 Hi-Fi AUDIO 1. Set the AUDIO MODE display (Hi-Fi/NORMAL) to Hi-Fi position. Details are on page 23. 2. Set the AUDIO OUTPUT display (STEREO/LEFT /RIGHT) to STEREO position. 3. Other operations are the same as general PLAYBACK. NOTES: • A difference in audio level may be detected between Hi-Fi and NORMAL audio playback. • When the TRACKING CONTROL is misadjusted, Hi-Fi AUDIO sound may revert to NORMAL AUDIO sound. This is normal. Adjust the tracking control again to make "_" indicator appear. If noise is heard in the au_dio, the TRACKING CONTROL may need more critical adjustment. • RECORDING SOUND WITH Hi-Fi AUDIO Both Hi-Fi AUDIO and NORMAL AUDIO sound are automatically recorded during regular video recording (It is not necessary to use the AUDIO MODE SET menu.) • OPERATION TAPE DECK AS A Hi-Fi AUDIO To use your VCR as when you use a Hi-Fi AUDIO TAPE DECK. 1. Switch off the TV. (Not needed) 2. Set the INPUT Select button to A/V. 3. Adjust STEREO TUNER or Receiver for highquality sound. 4. Follow the normal steps for recording. iiiiii 0 WITH • III - 53 - STEREO RECORDING/PLAYBACK OPERATION CONNECTIONS AND This VCR is capable of receiving stereo and SAP broadcasts where available-no modification or special equipment is required. External stereo system or compatible stereo TV is required for stereo playback. • To "VIDEO IN" ......... ; StereoSystem _;_;';;i_i,_i_ _ ",-- To "AUDIO IN" (L), (R) I 1 _o° i * " 1511 . To "VIDEO OUT" 1. Connect Antenna, VCR and TV. Refer to "ANTENNA/VCR CONNECTIONS" and "VCR/TV CONNECTIONS" on pages 6 and 7. 2. Connect the video cable to "VIDEO OUT" of your VCR. Connect the other end to "VIDEO IN" of your IV. 3. Connect the audio cable to "AUDIO OUT" (L), (R) of your VCR. Connect the other ends to "AUDIO IN" (L), (R) of your TV. If you have a stereo system, connect the audio cable to "LINE IN" (L), (R) of your stereo system. • Stereo Recording 1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of "RECORDING PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER" page 51. ON on NOTE: When the stereo signal is noisy and interrupted, set the BROADCAST TYPE display (STEREO/MONO/SAP) to "MONO". • Stereo Playback 1. Turn on your stereo system and hold the sound of TV to minimum, 2. Turn on IV and select Channel 3 or 4 (depending upon your VCR channel). 3. Insert a cassette and press "PLAY (X2)" button. Sound will come out in stereo. Adjust volume at your stereo system. NOTES: 1. Set the AUDIO MODE display (Hi-Fi/NORMAL) to Hi-Fi position. Details are on page 23. 2. Set the AUDIO OUTPUT display (STEREO/ LEFT/RIGHT) to STEREO position. - 54 - SAP (Second Audio Program) RECORDING/VIEWING Some stations transmit a "Second Audio Program", which may be used for a second language. When the indicator lights. Follow the procedure below to record station broadcasts a Second Audio Program, the the SAP. 1. Insert a cassette into the cassette loading door. n " _ i i:if!i:ii :i:_!iiii " "CHANNEL" Buttons IndicatOr € 2. Press "INPUT SELECT" button on the remote control so as to select Channel Number Display on the display. 3. Set BROADCAST TYPE display (STEREO/ MONO/SAP) to "SAP". AUDIO MODE SET PUSH SELECTION Press "2" to select-SAP. 1 AUDIO MODE @ ® ® @ NUMBER (HI-FI) 2 BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO) 3 AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO) 7. Place the VCR in the RECORD mode. now recording the program you see and the TV. 8. Press "STOP/EJECT" button on the "STOP" button on the remote control recording. TO END PUSH MENU 4. Press "TAPE SPEED" button to select the desired speed. 5. Turn on TV and set to Channel 3 or 4. 6. Press "CHANNEL" Select button on the remote control to select the channel which is broadcasting the SAP. The " _ will light. ® ® ® " indicator - 55 You are hear on VCR or to stop MULTI-CHANNEL TV SOUND (MTS) This VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. This VCR also decodes Stereo TV sound from local CArV companies, as long as they operate on assigned CATV frequencies and use the EIA recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound system. STEREO You can enjoy listening to TV programs with stereo sound if the TV program is broadcast in stereo. BILINGUAL (SAP) You can select either of the two languages being broadcasted. Usually, the language broadcast on the Primary sound channel will be English. The second language or other audio will be transmitted on the Second Audio Program (SAP) channel. HOW TO RECORD WITH MTS I 1. Press the "MENU" button. 2. Press the "7" button to select SET UP menu. 3. Press the "7" button to select AUDIO MODE SET menu. AUDIO MODE SET PUSH SELECTION "MENU" Button MENU CLEAR MONITOR @ ® ® @ @ @ @ "7" Button STEREO/MONO/SAP. @ @ @ 0 "ST" is being (STEREO) NOTE: Depending on the MTS broadcast where available, one of the indicators or both of them will light. CONTROL SETTING CHECK LIST TO RECORD MONO AUDIO PROGRAMS Set STEREO/MONO/SAP selector to MONO. TO RECORD STEREO TV PROGRAMS (STEREO indicator shown) Set STEREO/MONO/SAP selector to STEREO. Other operations RECORDING. broadcast 3 AUDIO OUTPUT TO RECORD SAP (Bilingual) programs (SAP indicator shown) Set STEREO/MONO/SAP selector to SAP. MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND INDICATOR (MTS) (VCR indicator panel) "SAP" Lights up when a SAP. BILINGUAL being received. (STEREO) TO END PUSH MENU TV/VCR broadcast (HI-FI) 1_2 BROADCAST TYPE position. SELECTOR a stereo 1 AUDIO MODE Press "2" to select Stereo 1. If only the STEREO indicator lights, the VCR will record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when the STEREO/MONO/SAP selector is in the STEREO position. The VCR will also record mono audio onto the mono audio track. 2. If a program is broadcast with SAP and recording or monitoring of the SAP is desired, select the STEREO/MONO/SAP selector to SAP. 3. If both the STEREO and SAP. BILINGUAL indicators light, use the STEREO/MONOiSAP selector to select the desired recording mode (STEREO or SAP. BILINGUAL). Lights up when received. NUMBER DISPLAY is - 56 - are the same as general CLOCK/COUNT REMAIN MENU ® ® RESET MONITOR ® ® ® @ ® VCR Plus+ DISPLAY 2. Press the "7" button to select SI 3. Press the "7" button to select AUDIO MODE SET menu. ® ® ® © TV/VCR • _ ........ v_Ji_!_ ¸i_,_, ¸................ •.................•_•_:_ _ __ • Set the NORM/Hi-Fi selector to Hi-Fi. • Set the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECTOR according to desired position. AUDIO MODE SET MENU AUDIO MODE SET PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 AUDIO MODE Press "3" to select Stereo position. 2 BROADCAST TYPE '_ 3 AUDIO OUTPUT SELECTOR POSITION L ch (HI-FI) (STEREO) (STEREO) AUDIO OUT terminals L RF OUT R ch L L L STEREO L R MONO R R R R TO END PUSH MENU (L) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers. (ST) POSITION:The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker. (R) POSITION: The right channel sound (R) is heard from both speakers. 1. Insert tape to be played. 2. Press PLAY(X2) button to begin playback. NOTES: • If (ST) POSITION is selected while playing a prerecorded SAP. BILINGUAL audio program, the primary language (L) and the secondary language (R) will be heard simultaneously. For SAP. BILINGUAL playback do not use (ST) position. Select the Right (R) position. • If the VCR is connected to the TV through the 75 ohm Coaxial cable, the audio portion of a stereo or SAP.BILINGUAL prerecorded tape will be heard in MONO. Use the AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT switch to select the desired position when playing back a SAP. BILINGUAL tape. For stereo or SAP. BILINGUAL playback use the connections given on STEREO PLAYBACK. - 57 - AUTO-REWIND In the record, playback or fast forward mode the VCR automatically VCR will stop at the beginning of the tape. rewinds the tape at the end of tape. The AUTO MEMORY POWER SHUT-OFF During rewind, press "POWER" button once: Rewind complete _ Auto Power off. Press "POWER" button again to release "AUTO MEMORY POWER SHUT-OFF" function. PLAYBACK WITH TV EQUIPPED WITH VIR If your television receiver is equipped with VIR, it may be necessary to turn the VIR OFF when playing back the video tape. Otherwise the color may be too bright, too faint or even change. VIDEO HEAD CLEANING • Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted even though the TV program received is clear. This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased. • Dirt accumulation on the head after long periods of use can cause these problems. • If high quality video tapes are used in this VCR, the video heads should not normally require cleaning: however it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. If the image on your screen resembles the picture on the left, while playing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning. oTo clean the heads, obtain a head cleaning tape from your local video dealer. Be sure to follow the instructions that come with the cleaning tape, as excessive use can shorten head life. - 58 - OPERATING HINTS .... • After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject and remove the cassette. Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it will be ready to play or record the next time you use it. • Be sure the VCR "CHANNEL" selector is on the correct channel you wish to record. The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by setting the television on the VCR channel (3 or 4) and setting the "VCR/TV" selector to "VCR". • Always reset the "COUNTER" to "0:00:00" when you start using a cassette. Make a note on the cassette what number the "COUNTER" reads when the recording is finished. Any other locations on the tape can be noted on the cassette label also, if desired so you can quickly locate them later. • Do not attempt to hook up more than one television set to the VCR for either recording or playback. • ERASE PREVENTION TAB If you wish to save a recording and prevent accidental erasure, remove the erase prevention tab from the cassette. This will prevent recording on the cassette. Later, if you wish to record, stick two layers of cellophane tape over the opening. VCR TO VCR DUBBING If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend's favorite home recordings, the following instructions can be used to connect on VCR to another for this purposed. CONNECTIONS Connecting Cables are not supplied except as notated. VCR 1: To playback _ VCR 2: To record _ 1.Connect VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN of VCR 2. 2. Set Input Select Button of VCR 2 to A/V mode. 3. Play the tape on VCR 1 and record it on VCR 2. °_ NOTE: If you connect the "VHF/UHF OUTPUT" connector of VCR 2 to the "TV ANT" connector, as illustrated, and press the "VCR/TV" selector to turn the " _ " indicator on, the picture being dubbed by VCR 2 can be monitored. - 59 - TROUBLESHOOTING Your Video Cassette Recorder is a highly sophisticated ir_struf_ei_t. It has beeJ_ carelully chucked aiid adjusted at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems. However, should problems develop, check the following points and take necessary corrective measures. INSERTING OR REMOVING Cassette cannot compartment. THE CASSETTE Check Point & Correction Symptom be inserted into Cassette • Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. • A cassette is already in the VCR. • Press "POWER" ON/OFF button to "OFF" and then to "ON" again, and then insert the cassette again. RECORDING TV PROGRAM OFF THE AIR Check Point & Correction Symptom No picture appears on television screen. • Press "VCR/TV" selector to turn the " _ i indicator on. i " • Set the television to the same channel selected on the RF Channel Select Switch. (Channel 3 or 4). A picture appears on television screen but is not clear. • Adjust the Tuning Control on television best picture. to obtain The VCR will not go into the recording mode, even • The cassette has had the erase prevention tab when the "REC/ITR" button once on the VCR or removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over remote control is pressed. erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette. PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE Symptom No picture appears on television "PLAY(X2)" button is pressed. Check Point & Correction screen when • Set the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending upon the selected channel on the RF Channel Select Switch. • Try different cassette tape. No picture, but audio is clear. • Take VCR to Sears Service Center for service. Interference on playback picture. Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture. Adjust "TRACKING" control button (v or A). Take VCR to Sears Service Center for service. TV receiver is of older type. It needs modified to work properly with VCR. Picture bends at top of screen. to be Tape is damaged. Try another cassette. Color is too bright, too faint or changes. Picture shakes or jitters in STILL or SLOW motion. • TV set has VIR circuit. Turn it off during playback. control • Carefully adjust the V.LOCK/TRACKING located on the remote control. - 60 - CLOCK Check Point & Correction Symptom " : " appears on the display. VCR does not start at preset record starting time. • Reset time according to instructions. been interrupted. VCR does not start at preset record starting time. • • • Set up recording time according to instructions. Be sure the "AM-PM" display is correct. Press "POWER" ON/OFF button off. The tape is ejected in the timer mode. • The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette. " ;--_ • Insert a cassette. • Unplug the VCR, after ten minutes, put the plug in again. " indication flashes. Clock display disappears. REMOTE I CONTROL OPERATION Check Point & Correction Symptom The VCR cannot be remotely controlled or the remote control has short range. • Weak or dead batteries. - 61 - Power has ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your VCR is a highly sophisticated electro/mechanical aevicu. It is _u_Jz_alto[ ii. to iuqulfu iuutine uleaHil_y alld maintenance after approximately 1,000 hours of use. The exact schedule will depend on the condition in which it is used. The necessity of maintenance will generally be indicated by a slight degeneration in picture or sound quility. Because of the delicate nature of the VCR mechanism, it is recommended that you take the VCR to a Sears Service Center to have it cleaned and restored to "like new" operation. SEARS SERVICE Your Sears Video Cassette Recorder has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians..- professional technicians specifically trained on Sears home entertainment products; having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you ... "We Service What We Sell." HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service store: For repair service: Call 1 - 800 - 4 - Repair (1 - 800- 473- 7247) Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. When ordering parts by mail, selling prices will be furnished on request, or parts will be shipped at current selling prices and you will be billed accordingly. The Model Number will be found on the rear of cabinet. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Video Cassette Recorder. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. NAME of ITEM ... Sears Video Cassette Recorder 2. MODEL NUMBER 3. PART DESCRIPTION For replacement parts information and ordering: Call 1 - 800 - FON - PART (1-800-366-7278) • 62 SPECIFICATIONS Video input Video output Audio input Audio output Tape speed Fast forward/Rewind Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight time 1Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced 1Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced 0.308 Vrms 0.308 Vrms 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP), 11.12 mm/sec (EP) Less than 6 minutes with T-160 cassette 120V AC. 60 Hz 22W 360(W) x 88(H) × 290(D) mm Approx. 4.3 kg FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MTS Hi-Fi Stereo DA 4 Head System 181 Channel Frequency Synthesizer Tuner 8-Program/1 year Programmability Trilingual On-Screen Programming On screen program review On screen display of function MBR (Multi Brand Remote) Remote High Quality (HQ) picture enhancement system for improved image sharpness and detail. Instant Timer Recording (ITR) Auto power and playback functions Record 2 speeds (SP, EP)/play, visual search in 3 speeds (SP, LP, EP) VCR PlusTM+Programming Rapid picture search Freeze function in 3 speeds Clean still, slow motion, frame advance Double-speed playback Front AV jacks Quick start play VHS Index Search System (VISS)/TIME Search Auto head cleaner Real time counter, Tape remaining time TV monitor Auto power shut-off - 63 - Cut off here These are simplified instructions for recording and playback with the VHS Video Cassette Recorder. It is recommended that you first thoroughly read the instructions in the owners manual before referring to this sheet. This may be Olnsert a cassette. kept handy by placing it near the VCR. o_ o_ l_.elect channel to be I )Turn off power. I OTurn on TV. OSelect "CH3" or "CH4". _lect channel to be recorded. IIII IIII A _Turn ql Insert a cassette. OPress "REC/ITR" button once, and recording starts. _IIIII on IV. OSet to "TU" position. OSelect the desired speed. OFirst perform Steps (1) through (7) of the above "Viewing and Recording the Same TV Program". lect "CH3" elect channel to be 4 II . \, viewed. \ IlIII IIII1! ® ® ® ® ® ® @ C ® @ ®_<:_ OPress "PLAY (X2)" button. IV. OSet to "VCR". o Olnsert a cassette. Olnsert a cassette. 1 io _ IIII IIII IIII off power. Recording will start automatically at the time you have selected. i_Turn on TV and select "CH3" or "CH4". _Select I_i lpi the channel to be recorded. F_OPress "REC/ITR" button for record starting time, which is Selected in 30-minute increments. I _)Press "MENU" button. I®®® L@_@ @ _Use these buttons to_ _,_ Program timer. J I "- Press "MENU" once again. button /11. Select program mode. ("2" Normal program, "3" Daily program, "4" Weekly program...) 2. Input select ("1" Tuner, "2" AN.) 3. Select channel. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Select Select Select _) (3@6) ® ® ® ® ® ® @ @_6" recording speed ("1" SP, "2" EP, "3" AUTO.) starting time. stopping time. starting date. o o OSelect the desired speed. Press "REC/ITR" button for recording length, which is selected as the button is pressed. REC/ITR button LENGTH-_display (QSR STOP TIME) 2 press 3 presses 4 presses 1 H00 19 presses 20 presses 21 presses OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Operation 580.55154490 Your Sears Video Cassette Recorder has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears home entertainment products; having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you... "We Service What We Sell." Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center/Department. WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears Will repalr any defect in material or workmanship in this video cassette recorder, free of charge. For one year from the date of 3urchase, Sears will supply at no charge, replacement for defective parts. recorders which are used for private household purposes, TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY RETURN THE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and yoU_'may also have other rights which vary from state to state, Sears, Roebuck and Co, D/817WA, Hoffman Estates_IL 60179 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179. U.S.A. ">
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Key features
- Hi-Fi audio sound system
- Counter memory feature
- Timer recording
- Visual search
- Double speed playback
- Slow playback function
- Frame advance
- VISS (VHS Index search system)
- Auto-rewind
Frequently asked questions
Plug the VCR power cord into a 120V electrical outlet and press "POWER" ON/OFF button on. The display will show ..... (See "Clock Setting" Instructions on page 28.)
Set your TV to Channel 3 unless Channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area. If Channel 3 is used in your area, set your TV to Channel 4. The RF Channel Select Switch is located on the Rear Control Panel. Slide the switch of CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your TV.
Press the VCR Plus+ button to display the program menu on the TV screen for the VCR Plus + programming.