RCA VG4275 Videocassette Player & Recorder Owner's Manual

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to operate
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it.
to call your attention
to Article
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines
for proper grounding
and, in particular,
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning:
to this
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system of the building
Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/
polisher is recommended.
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you if needed.
First
Things
First
Use the QuickSet
Setting
Up
the
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3
Guide
5
VCR
for initial Setup
.......................
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Using Menus to Set Up Features ...................................
Language
Selection
...................................................
Cable Box Setup ........................................................
VCR Channels
List ....................................................
Auto Channel Search .........................................
8
8
9
10
10
Changing
the Signal Type .................................
Adding
or Removing
Channels
........................
Time and Date ..........................................................
11
11
12
Auto
Clock
Setting
Setting
Set Feature
the Time Zone
Daylight-Saving
......................................
12
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Time ........................
12
13
Time and Date Manually
......................
System Channels
..................................
13
15
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
..........................
Additional
Set-Up Features .....................................
16
17
Setting
VCR Plus+
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ..............................
Auto Play ............................................................
Auto TV/VCR .......................................................
17
18
18
EnergySaver
19
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Front Panel Brightness
(VCR Display) ..............
Preferred Tape Speed ........................................
Set Auto Repeat .................................................
VCR
7
Basics
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19
21
Remote Buttons .............................................................
Component
Buttons ................................................
VCR Function
Buttons .............................................
TV Function
Buttons ................................................
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22
23
Playing a Tape ................................................................
Recording
.......................................................................
24
25
Recording
.........................................................................
Recording
Features
.......................................................
Express Recording
(XPR) ........................................
Timer Recording
......................................................
27
28
28
29
Timer Recording
with VCR Plus+ System ........ 30
Setting Up the Channel List ...........................
30
Using the VCR Plus+ System .........................
Stopping
a Timer Recording
.............................
Reviewing
and Clearing
Programs
...................
Recording
Broadcast
Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)
.......................................
Recording
Audio Only .............................................
Copying
and Editing Tapes ...........................................
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34
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Program
the
Remote
...................................................
35
About Programming
the Remote .................................
Programming
the Remote to Control a TV ............
Operating
the TV ......................................................
Other
Features
...............................................................
39
Picture Search Options
.................................................
Forward and Reverse Search ..................................
Slow Motion .............................................................
Frame Advance ........................................................
Index Search ............................................................
Zero Search
Commercial
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40
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41
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Scan (SEARCH Button) ......................
41
42
Tracking ..........................................................................
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking
Feature ...................................
Time Counter
.................................................................
On-Screen
Displays .......................................................
42
42
43
43
Audio Setup Features ....................................................
Reception ..................................................................
Tape Playback ..........................................................
44
44
45
Connections
....................................................................
Things to Know Before Connecting
Components
Connecting
Your VCR ....................................................
Jacks and Cables .....................................................
RF Jacks and Coaxial
Cables
(F-type)
47
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48
48
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48
Audio/Video
Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
...... 48
Choosing
a VCR Connection
..................................
49
Advantages
of Audio/Video
Connections
........ 49
TV with
TV with
TV with
RF Jack Only .........................................
Audio/Video
Jacks ...............................
Audio/video
Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble
Reference
2
Pay Channels
Only ......................
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50
51
52
53
Front Panel .....................................................................
Display Panel .................................................................
Back Panel ......................................................................
54
55
56
How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ...............
Troubleshooting
Tips .....................................................
Specifications
.................................................................
Cleaning the VCR ...........................................................
Limited Warranty ...........................................................
Index ...............................................................................
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Welcome
l
to your new VCR...
To help you get started
using
your
FIRST THINGS
FIRST
VCR with
as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic
information
needed in the first three sections.
To help you along,
there's
first time
on your
through
you turn
several
Getting
Before
setup
even a QuickSet
VCR, which
feature
walks
the
you
steps at once.
V
Started
this first
step, though,
learning
about
the time
and date, your
remote
working
with
and basic video
channels,
control's
V
features,
tape
operations
are essential to get all you can out
of the VCR. Once you are comfortable
with these
features,
they cover
feel free to refer to other
the more
detailed
sections
because
information.
V
What Remains?
The final
sections
of this manual
playback
and recording
contain
information,
a detailed
connections
section, and a reference
section including
troubleshooting
tips, warranty
information,
and an
index.
V
V
These note boxes give you tips for
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video cassette recorder.
1
3
Step l: What's
The following
items
In the Box?
come
packed
in the box:
VCR
Remote
control
RF coaxial
cable
Step 2: Install Batteries
Remote Control
in the
I
Follow these steps whenever
you need to install
the batteries in your VCR's remote:
.
2.
3.
Remove
the cover
Place the batteries
of the battery
(+) and negative
the diagram
inside
Replace
back panel.
Match
(-) ends of each battery
the battery
to
compartment.
the cover.
Step 3: Connect
If you connect
system
compartment.
into the remote's
the positive
or change
your
and then
OUT TO TV jacks
the VCR
VCR to your
to your
home
antenna
or cable
TV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and
for a good
signal
as shown
to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks, use the jacks for
a better connection.
Refer to the section, Connections,
toward the back of the manual,
options.
for additional
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA_
connection
VCR
Step 4: Plug in the VCR
Your VCR's power
cord
has a plastic
band strung
through
the blades. Remove
plastic
band before
plugging
the
cord into the power
outlet.
To remove band, cut with a
pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the
plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power
cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the
plug completely.
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TV
I
Step 5: Tune
the TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing
channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
If you connect
TV jacks
your
with
VCR using
RF coaxial
to channel 3 or channel
use on your TV.
If you connect
with
with
your
audio/video
the remote's
the ANT. IN and OUT TO
cable,
4--
set the CH3 CH4 switch
the channel
VCR using
you want
the AUDIO/VIDEO
to
jacks
cables, select the TV's video input
TV and INPUT buttons to see the
signal. See "How to Find Your TV's Video Input
Channel"
in the References
section of this manual
more
information
about
video
for
line input.
Step 6: Turn on the VCR
Press POWER
remote
on the VCR's front
to turn
screen
setup which
helps
appears.
Viewing
Channel
panel or VCR on the
on the VCR. The first
on, a menu
VCR
time you turn
the VCR
I
This is the start of an initial
you set different
options
for your
VCR.
II
Step 7: Use the QuickSet
Initial
Guide
for
CH3 CH4 switch
Setup
The first on-screen
menu during the initial
which language
you prefer to use for your
set up asks
VCR. Use the
remote
options.
control's
Select
a
Seleccione
Choisissez
2
Es_a_ol
3
Fran¢ais
number
buttons
to select
A/V input/output
jacks
When using the ANT.IN and OUT TO
TV jacks to connect the VCR, tune
the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever
isn't used for local broadcasting).
The CH3 CH4 switch on the back of
the VCR determines which TV
channel is used to see the VCR's
Language.
un idJoma.
une
langue.
output. Use the same channel that
the TV is tuned to.
When using the Audio/Video jacks
to connect the VCR, tune the TV to
its video input channel using the
INPUT button on the VCR's remote
1.
Press 1 for English,
Frangais
questions
(Spanish),
or 3 for
control (make sure you have
selected "TV" on the remote first).
(French).
The remaining
the chosen
2 for Espafiol
menus
language.
until
throughout
Just follow
the setup
the set up will appear
in
about the TV's
video line input, see, 'How to Find
the TV's Video Input Channel" in the
Reference section of this manual.
the step-by-step
is complete.
Continued
For more information
on Next Page
5
if the menu
does not appear:
Make sure the TV is tuned
CH3 CH4 switch
Your TV's Video
section
to the same channel
or its video!nput
Input Channel"
of this manual
you connected
TO TV jacks.
Check your
your
(see "How to Find
in the References
for more
Make sure the VCR indicator
as the
information).
is on in the VCR display
VCR using
connections.
If you choose to set up your
go to the next section.
VCR options
Step 8: Accessing
Menus On Screen
The MENU
access,
and number
select,
example,
buttons
and change
to select
a different
your
Press MENU
to display
individually,
on the remote
then
let you
VCR's preferences.
preferred
language
than the one you selected
up, do the following:
1.
if
the ANT. IN and OUT
For
on-screen
during
the VCR MAIN
the initial
set
MENU.
Maneuvering
2.
VCR MAIN
Plus+
Menus
MENU
I
VCR
2
3
4
5
6
7
Timer
Recordings
Time
Channels
Setup
Preferences
Audio
0
Exit
Press 8 to display
The up and down CHAN buttons on
the remote control can be used to
move the menu highlight bar and the
MENU button on the remote will
the LANGUAGE
select the highlighted entry. Note
that if you use the Channel up and
down buttons on the VCR front
panel, you will not be able to select
menu.
the highlighted entry.
LANGUAGE
Select
language.
MENU
to
2
Espa_ol
3
Frangals
Press
3.
a
continue
Press 1 for English,
Fran£ais
2 for Espafiol
(Spanish),
or 3 for
(French).
All other on-screen
menus are worked
in similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen
instructions.
See Additional
Set-Up Features in the next section
detailed information
about individual
menus.
6
for
Additional
Setup Features
Below
is a list of features
before
using
of these
your
menus
that need to be set up
VCR for the first
are covered
but if you ever want
to this section.
during
to change
time.
a menu,
V
Many
the initial
refer
setup,
SETTING
UP THE VCR
Language
Cable
Box Set Up
VCR Channels
List
(Auto Channel
Search)
Auto
Clock
(also sets time
Daylight-Saving
- or
V
zone and
Time)
-
Manual
Clock Set
VCR Plus+ Channels
Remote
Auto
List
V
VCR1/VCR2
Play*
EnergySaver*
Front
V
Panel Brightness*
Preferred
Tape Speed*
V
* Features
which are NOT handled
during
the VCR'$ QuickSet
initial setup and must be set manually.
7
Using
Menus
You can set up your
control's
buttons
to Set Up Features
VCR's features
to enter
your
by using
choices
from
the remote
on-screen
instructions.
Each menu item is explained
in this section.
For each numbered
selection
on the menus, use the
same
numbered
Language
button
the initial
language.
displays
1.
setup,
appear
On your
display
to select
this step in the previous
it is time
to select
Once this step is complete,
will
control
it.
Selection
If you did not complete
using
on the remote
remote
your
section
preferred
all on-screen
in that language.
control,
the VCR MAIN
press the MENU
button
to
MENU.
VER
MAIN
MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer
Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
0
2.
Exit
Press 8 to select
the LANGUAGE
menu.
LANGUAGE
Select
a
language.
_mEspaSot
3 Frangais
Press
.
MENU
to
continue
Press 1 for English, 2 for Espafiol
(Spanish),
or 3 for
Frangais (French). An arrow indicates the selection
you've made. Once you have made your choice, press
MENU on the remote to continue
back to the VCR
MAIN MENU.
Is Something
Missing?
Not all the VCR screens will always
be shown in this manual when
explaining the features,
8
Cable Box Setup
This set up applies
through
a cable
only when
all channels
are received
box. In this case, the VCR will
automatically
enter the channel used to view cable box programming.
Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer
recordings.
1.
Press MENU
VCR
1
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
to display
MAIN
the VCR MAIN
MENU.
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
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2.
5
getup
6
Preferences
7
Audio
8
Language
0
Exit
Press 4 to display
the CHANNELS
menu.
CHANNELS
.
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2
Auto
Channel
Add/Remove
3
Signal
4
VCR
0
Exit
Search
Channels
Type:
Plus+
CABLE
Channel
List
Press 5 to display CABLE
one of the three choices.
CABLE
Do you
box
to
channels
channels?
BOX
BOX SETUI_ Then
select
SETUP
use
your
cable
receive
ALL
or
only
SOME
Choosing
mm
..=
2
Only
3
Eancet
SOME
Your
channels
Cable
the
Right
Setup
for
Box
setup
If you use your cable box to receive:
,
If you selected
ALL Channels,
enter
the output
channel
of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press the INPUT
button on the VCR's remote to select the VCR's video
input
channel
CABLE
On
what
the
from
if you
BOX
SETUP
channel
VCR
the
receive
cable
(usually
3,
used the AUDIO/VIDEO
CABLE
does
On
what
signals
box?
the
from
A,
or
(usually
or
INPUT
Video)
BOX
SETUP
channel
VCR
the
Only SOME channels- choose this
does
receive
cable
3,
jacks.
signals
box?
4,
or
video)
01-13
Press
MENU
to
cancel
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
to
to
correct
continue
Continued
option if you only use the cable box
to unscramble premium channels.
Cancel setup will take you to a
screen stating your VCR will not
control the cable box channel during
timer recordings.
04
Enter
ALL channels- enter two numbers
for the output channel of your cable
box or press INPUT if you connect
your cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks,
on Next Page
9
5.
Once you complete
the VCR will
channel.
the setup,
now
CABLE
BOX
SETUP
The
Cable
Box
Setup
is
complete.
receive
the VCR confirms
all signals
that
on the designated
o
The
VCR
will
NOT
control
the cable
box
channel
during
timer
recordings.
Press
MENU
to
continue
VCR Channels
If you use a cable
List
box for all channels,
this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset
at the factory, but you may want to add or delete some
channels
depending
Auto Channel
on whether
they are active.
Search
1.
Press MENU
to display
2.
Press 4 to display
the VCR MAIN
the CHANNELS
MENU.
menu.
CHANNELS
3.
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2
3
4
5
Add/Remove
Channels
Signal
Type:
CABLE
VCR
Plus+
Channel
List
Cable
Box
Setup
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0
Exit
Press 1 to displaythe
AUTO
CHANNEL
AUTO
CHANNEL
SEARCH
menu.
SEARCH
What
type
of
signal
are
you
using?
1 Cable
TV
2 Antenna
0
.
Cancel
Select
one of the three
CHANNEL
options.
The current choice
arrow symbol at the left.
is highlighted
Cable
TVsearches
stations
single
channel.
Antenna
channels.
I0
AUTO
searches
for cable
for local broadcast
SEARCH
with
an
broadcast
from
stations
on all
a
Detect Automatically
assistance.
AUTO
Now
CHANNEL
channel
any
this determination
without
SEARCH
scanning
Press
makes
key
to
14
cancel
The VCR scans for available
channels
which
takes
about
one-to-two
minutes.
When the scan is complete,
the VCR
tunes to the lowest channel number available.
At this
point,
pressing
control
CHAN
should
only
up or down
select
on the VCR or remote
the active
channels.
Auto Channel
Changing
the Signal Type
1.
Press MENU
2.
Press 4 to display
the CHANNELS
3.
Press 3 to change
ANTENNA.
the Signal
Adding
or Removing
You may want
Channel
weak
to displaythe
channels
if some
want
to disptaythe
to watch
Press MENU
2.
Press 4 to display
the CHANNELS
3.
Press 2 to display
the ADD/REMOVE
Use CHAN
go to the channels
ADD/REMOVE
Channel
115
is presently
Press
Press
4.
Follow
CLEAR
MENU
VCR MAIN
up or down
CHANNELS
the on-screen
is
MENU.
If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto
Channel Search again.
instructions
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
Detect 1 or
Automatically
select
2 for the system you
have,
]
menu.
CHANNELS
buttons
to
or added.
CHANNELS
115
presently
Press
Press
have
them.
ADD/REMOVE
Channel
to remove
to exit
and
after you Auto
or number
to be removed
ADDED
CABLE
of the channels
1.
screen.
channels in memory.
menu.
Channels
especially
or you don't
Use the Auto Channel Search
feature to place all available
MENU.
Type between
to add or remove
Search,
signals
VCR MAIN
Search
INFO
MENU
REMOVED
to
to
add
exit
to finish
this set up.
11
Time
and Date
The VCR gives
Auto
Clock
enables
you two ways
Feature
the VCR to update
turned off. Auto Clock
the time automatically.
Before
to set the time
or manually.
the clock
the time
(Daylight-Saving
Time)
Auto
Set Feature
The Auto
Clock
the ON setting,
because
and date, set the Auto
feature
Set feature
steps that are required,
1.
the Time
Press MENU
MENU.
!2
2.
Timer
Recordinls
Channets
5
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
Language
0
Exit
Press 3 to display
1 Set
2 Auto
4
carrying
Set
Daylight
Time
found
3.
In
XDS
XDS updates the
Time. There are
such as Auto
Channel
Saving
feature
to display
the VCR MAIN
menu.
ON
....
XDS
0
TIME
TIME
Time
and
Date
Clock
Set:
PI
area.
MENU
4
6
DST
Zone
on the remote
VCR MAIN
Plus+
1 VCR
it updates
is set to ON at the factory.
the VCR looks for a channel
Search, setting the Time Zone, and Daylight
before the Auto Clock feature works.
.Setting
Feature
to ON or OFF for your
(Extended
Data Services)
information.
clock using the Coordinated
Universal
certain
and date: the
Clock
each time the VCR is
is advantageous
setting
Clock
The Auto
on
Data
channel
Savings
Selecting
was
Channels
20.
The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in
Exit
Press 3 again to display
the SET TIME ZONE menu.
your VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in
the channel list by using the
number buttons on the remote.
12
]
SET
What
is
I Eastern
TIME
ZONE
your
2
Central
3
Mountain
4
Pacific
5
Alaska
6
Hawaii
Time
Zone?
in
Press
4.
to
MENU
Select
continue
the correct
If "Automatic"
time zone.
is selected
sets the clock
using
as the time zone, the VCR
the first
Coordinated
]]me
time
information
it finds in a broadcast
signal. If the
is not correct, select another time zone or set the
time
and date through
Setting
the menu
Daylight-Saving
system.
Time
1.
Press MENU
2.
Press 3 to display
the TIME menu.
3.
Press 4 to display
the SET DAYLIGHT
SET
your
Daylight
from
1
2
to display
DAYLIGHT
Does
aDea
MENU.
SAVINGS
menu.
observe
Time
to
October?
DST
is
observed
MENU
to
continue
Yes,
No
the VCR MAIN
SAVINGS
Savings
April
ill
----
Press
.
Universal
Select
one of the options.
DST is the acronym
If you chose
for Daylight
AUTOMATIC,
the DST information
Saving
lime.
Auto Clock Information
the VCR sets the clock
broadcast
in the signal
using
(channel).
through
Clock
Set was unsuccessful,
the menu
to OFF automatically
1.
Press MENU
option.
when
to display
The Auto
set the clock
Clock
Set feature
is set
you set the clock this way.
the VCR MAIN
MENU.
Continued
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is turned on to
the channel carrying the XDS signal.
Setting Time and Date Manually
If the Auto
With a cable box, the VCR will not
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying the broadcast
information (usually PBS), then turn
the VCR off. If the time does not set
within ten minutes, set the time and
date manually through the menu.
on Next Page
Check your local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.
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VCR
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VCR
2
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2.
MAIN
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Timer
r|
Channels
5
Setup
6
Preferences
7
Audio
B
0
Language
Exit
Press 3 to display
the TIME
menu.
TIME
2
Auto
3
Set
Time
4
Set
Daylight
XDS
3.
ON
Savings
Data
on
was
channel
20.
Exit
Press 1 to display
SET
Time
TIME
AND
the SET TIME AND
DATE menu.
DATE
--:-(hh:mm)
Date
Press
4.
Set:
Zone
Time
found
0
Clock
--/--/--
MENU
to
cancel
Enter the data using
before single-digit
directions.
SET
TIME
Time
12:34
Date
11/18/99
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
AND
the number
numbers
the on-screen
Spring
Thursday
to
and follow
Press 0
DATE
PM
to
buttons.
correct
set
Forward;
Fall Back
In the Spring, Daylight Saving lime
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer
recording falling within this time
frame.
In the Autumn, Daylight Saving ends
on the last Sunday in October. The
VCR clock automatically changes
from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore, this can also affect
timed recording length.
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VCR Plus+ ® System
Using
the VCR Plus+
recordings
Channels
system
for cable
makes
or bff-air
have to put in a little
time
antenna
right
Two-Digit
programming
easier,
1.
Press MENU
VCR
1
VCR
2
Timer
3
Time
to display
MAIN
timer
Cable
but you
now to set up a channel
list. A worksheet
and abbreviated
codes for typical
services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.
the VCR MAIN
cable
MENU.
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
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2.
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
Press 4to
display
the CHANNELS
menu.
CHANNELS
1
Auto
2
Add/Remove
3
Signal
5
Cable
0
3.
Channel
Search
Channels
Type:
Box
CABLE
Setup
Exit
Press 4 to display
VCR+
Channel
5
the VCR Plus+
--
3
4.
->
->
->
--
2
--
1
--
CN
Press
Press
4/-
to
0-9
MENU
to
to
Plus+
System
Numbers
for
TV (Canadian
Movie
List)
35
American
39
57
Arts &-Entertainment
Black Entertainment
Classics
54
42
Bravo
Cable News Network
45
Cinemax
98
Cinemax
37
The Discovery
53
63
The Disney Channel
Entertainment
Television
34
47
33
95
ESPN Sports Network
The Family Channel
Home Box Office
Home Box Office 2
2
Channel
96
Home Box Office
51
46
58
The Learning Channel
Lifetime
The Movie Channel
3
48
49
Music Television
The Nashville Network
38
Nickelodeon
64
99
41
Nostalgia Television
Quality Value Cable
Showtime
97
Showtime
59
52
Sports Channel
Turner Network
44
62
93
USA-Network
Video Hits 1
Viewer's Choice 1
94
Viewer's
55
43
WGN Chicago
VVTBS Atlanta
60
WWOR-New
2
Television
select
change
save
Enter the data following
your
List screen.
Channel
--
My
4
Use
Channel
VCR
Channel
worksheet
the on-screen
directions
using
(see next page).
Choice 2
York
See next page for Canadian List
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VCR+
Channel
My
Channel
5
46
4
--
3
Use
Press
Press
Screen
CH
->
->
->
23
2
--
1
-+/-
to
0-9
MENU
is for
an
to
to
select
change
save
example
only.
VCR Plus+ and P/usCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ System
List
Channel
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
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VCR Plus+ System
Broadcastor
Cable-TVStation Name
Worksheet
VCRPlus+
Channet Number**
HBO
33
ESPN
34
Channel Number
You Receivethe
Station On*
Two-Digit
67
44
*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your (oca( [isting for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channet number assigned.
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VCR
Plus+
System
Channel
Numbers
Cable TV (Canadian
for
List)
Allarcom
Pay Television/
Superchannel
Arts & Entertainment
72
Cable News NetworkHeadline
News
61
Cable
70
Canadian
Network
56
Canal
69
Cathay International
Television
Inc.
68
Chinavision
60
63
62
Country
Music
Family Channel
First Choice
96
First Choice
Two
97
First Choice
Three
99
First Choice
Four
90
House
91
La Chaine
51
65
The Learning
ieteoledia/The
Network
48
iuchiusic
55
52
iusiquePlus
Nashville
Network
73
Newsworld/CBC
News
Network
Home
Shopping
Famine
Canada
Corp
Television
of Commons
Francaise
Channel
Weather
Network
53
Le Reseau
43
The
des Sports
64
Super
37
98
66
Super Ecran B
Super Ecran C
Telatino
Network
46
TV5
92
Viewer's
Choice
1
93
94
Viewer's
Viewer's
Choice
Choice
2
3
95
71
Viewer's
Choice 4
Vision TV: Canada's
Faith Network
38
Youth
Sports
Network
Ecran
Montreal
TV, Canada
Inc.
Additional Set-Up Features
PREFERENCES
Menu
The features
in this section
PREFERENCES
menu.
1.
Press MENU
VCR
2.
to display
VCR
2
Timer
3
Time
4
Channels
5
getup
7
Audio
8
0
Language
Exit
MAIN
1
are all accessed
the VCR MAIN
through
the
MENU.
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 6 to display
PREFERENCES
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2 Auto
Play:
3 Auto
TV/VCR:
4 EnergySaver:
5 Front
Panel:
6 Tape
Speed:
7 Set
Auto
Repeat
0
in the
the PREFERENCES
menu.
P_ERI_
ON
ON
2:00
AUTO
SLP
Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
Remote
VCR1/VCR2
If you own
a compatible
Option
GE, RCA, or PROSCAN
that has a VCR2, VCR2,LD,
feature
button.
allows
or VCR2.DVD
button,
you to set this VCR to respond
Press 1 to select
the Remote
VCR2, VCR2.LD,
or VCR2oDVD
Control
button
PREFERENCES
item.
remote
this
to that
Then
press the
tochange.
PREFERENCES
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2
Auto
Play:
ON
2
Auto
PLay:
ON
3
Auto
TV/VCR:
ON
3
Auto
TV/VCR:
ON
4
5
EnergySaver:
Front
Panel:
2:00
AUTO
4
5
EnergyEaver:
Front
Panel:
2:00
6
Tape
SLP
6
Tape
SLP
7
Set
7
Set
0
Exit
0
Exit
Speed:
Auto
Repeat
AUTO
Speed:
Auto
Repeat
Remote
Control
Option
|
Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with
your VCR,
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The VCR will
only
VCR2, VCR2°LD,
remote
setting
VCR will
respond
or VCR2°DVD
button.
to VCR2, the remote
no longer
control
Use the compatible
back to VCRI.
and then
to the compatible
If you change
that came
the
with your
it.
remote
Display
remote's
to change
the remote
the PREFERENCES
menu,
setting
press
1,
press VCR on the VCR's remote.
Auto Play
This feature
allows
the VCR to automatically
start playing
when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed.
In the
PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON or OFE
Select
ON if you want
removed
to start
is inserted.
Select
OFF if you
removed
to start
a tape with
playing
its safety
automatically
tab
when
the tape
Auto Play
do notwant
playing
a tape with
its safety
tab
automatically.
Auto TV/VCR
This feature
controls
automatically
ON and OFF.
whether
the TV/VCR
to the VCR mode.
switch
Press 3 to switch
For s tape to be able to start playing
automatically, it must have the
safety tab removed. All rented
movies and purchased movies
should have this tab removed,
changes
between
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR
mode when theVCR
is turned on or a cassette is
inserted.
This only applies
and OUT
TO TV jacks
watch
your
Select
OFF if you want
mode.
video
signal
section,
VCR on channel
This is useful
input
toward
VCR to your
3 or 4 of your
the VCR to remain
if you watch
and you don't
interrupted
if you connect
of your
want
your
your
the ANT. IN
TV and
TV.
in the TV
VCR on the TV's
antenna/cable
by the VCR. Refer to the Connections
the back of the manual.
Auto
TV/VCR
Pressing TV.VCR will still switch
between the VCR and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
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EnergySaver
PREFERENCES
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By default,
this VCR automatically
of inactivity.
change
turns
In the PREFERENCES
the time
delay,
OFF: The VCR will
off.
menu,
or to disable
remain
Thirty
with
hours
seconds
press 4 to
turned
on until
you shut it
off after one, two,
or
of inactivity.
before
a screen
seconds.
hours
the feature.
1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns
three
off after two
reading,
Auto
Pray:
Auto
TV/VCR:
EnergySaver:
Front
PaneL:
Tape
Speed:
Set
Auto
Repeat
0
Exit
The PREFERENCES menu
to settings
saving
more.
shutting
"The
off, the VCR will warn
VCR will turn
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2
3
4
5
6
7
for the remote
mode,
front panel
ON
ON
2:00
AUTO
SLP
allows
control,
access
energy
brightness,
and
you
off in 30
Press any key to cancel."
If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to tune
channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
Front Panel
Brightness
(VCR Display)
The brightness
level of the fluorescent
display
the front of the VCR can be to be less or more
the PREFERENCES
menu,
press 5 to switch
panel on
bright. In
between
the
options.
AUTO
dims
brightens
the display
the display
when
when
the VCR is on and
Tape Speeds
the VCR is off.
SP (Standard Play)
BRIGHT
keeps the display
DIM keeps the display
Preferred
bright.
at a low brightness
level.
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
Tape Speed
You can set the preferred
tape speed between
Standard
Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES
menu,
press 6 to toggle
SP sets the preferred
SLP sets the preferred
between
the options.
recording
recording
speed
speed
to SP.
to SLP.
Set Auto Repeat
A tape can be set to play the same segment
over and over
in a repeating
loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature, Set
Auto
Repeat
the duration
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
uses the VCR's memory
counter
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SR Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back tapes
recorded in this speed.
Recording
Time
Cassette
SP
SLP
T-120
2 hr
6 hr
to determine
of the loop.
T-160
Continued
2 hr/40min
8 hr
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The Set Auto
Repeat
dialog
box will
ask for a loop end
time to be specified:
AUTO
REPEAT
Set
the
Length
you
want
the
play
in
Loop
from
Press
a
of
time
tape
to
repeating
Loop
0:00
to
to
exit
MENU
-:-(h:mm)
The CLEAR key will erase
and move
the cursor
The "Press
Auto
Repeat
ejecting
a duration
The VCR will
panel
between
if the
Repeat set
to playback
or is less than
may be adjusted
during
0:00.
by setting
the
by pressing
the tape counter
the
is on screen
or on
not reset while
Front
rewinding
Panel Brightness
the brightness
on the front
in an Auto
(VCR Display)
level of the fluorescent
of the VCR. Press 5 to switch
the options.
AUTO
brightens
dims
the display
BRIGHT
the display
when
when
the VCR is on and
the VCR is off.
keeps the display
DIM keeps the display
20
off
start.
display.
will
loop.
You can change
display
switch
equals
while
panel
The counter
by powering
to rewind
to 00:00. This can be done
the front
Repeat
switch
automatically
CLEAR button
the dialog
or by recording
or goes past the Auto
The Auto Repeat
into the
has been set:
if the counter
counter
or insertion,
(hours).
will appear
has been entered
automatically
counter
meets
duration.
rewind
message
interruption,
time
entered
position
is set back to -:-- by resetting
box, by cassette
The VCR will
off"
number
the VCR, by power
When
numbers
back to the first
CLEAR to turn
only after the first
end time.
all three
bright.
at a low brightness
level.
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the Basics To Get
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Remote
Buttons
The remote control is capable of controlling
your VCR and
many brands of televisions.
If you have a GE, RCA or
PROSCAN
having
TV, you may be able to control
to program
it without
ON.OFF
the remote.
0
Q
Component
ON,OFF
Buttons
REVERSE
Turns off VCR when
remote
is set to control
PLAY
TV
some compatible
Turns on a compatible
sets the remote
to control
ON,OFF
to turn
button
programmed)
components
the TV. Also
and sets the remote
CHAN
the
to control
the TV.
Selects
next higher
or lower
memory.
CLEAR
counter
to 0:00:00.
setting
the clock or a timer
Resets time
change
entries
RADV
Lets you view
when
Starts
motion
when
one frame
Fast forwards
Searches
slow
with
Allows
channel
you to
recording.
the tape when
forward
motion
during
through
Switches
between
playback.
and increases
slow-
two channels.
Select
one
channel and then select another using the number buttons.
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.
In
menu
mode,
INFO
Shows
INPUT
input
press to go back to a previous
Selects
the status
between
refers to the signal
displays
coming
MENU
22
Brings
up VCR MAIN
menu.
on the TV screen.
the VCR's line input
connected
to the AUDIO/VIDEO
front of the VCR.
from
or tuner.
the component
IN jacks
MENU
SPEED
0 0o0
•
speed.
GO BACK
MENU
GO BACK
'0 0 0
O
the VCR is
a tape during
play-pause
CRAN
each press of the
tape is in pause.
FORWARD
stopped.
MUTE
CLEAR
in the VCR's channel
button
VCR
Buttons
Up or Down
PAUSE
of TV (if
VCR Turns on a compatible
GE, RCA, or PROSCAN
and sets the remote to control the VCR.
VCR Function
STOP
TV and
used with
brand
FORWAR
on and off.
GE, RCA, or PROSCAN
on a different
VCR
the
RECORD
VCR. Also turns
0
TV
on the back or
on the TV screen.
Line
TRACKING
O
©
•
FADV
Numbers
(O through
pressing
pressing
Then
9)
Select a channel
up to gg by
two numbers.
Select a cable channel over gg by
and holding
1 until 1 -- appears on the screen.
press the other
two numbers.
PAUSE
Pauses playback
to return
to playback
PLAY
or recording.
Press PAUSE again
or recording.
Plays a tape.
RECORD
Starts
VCR recording.
Also
used for Express
recording.
REVERSE
Rewinds
Searches
slow
the tape when
backward
motion
through
during
the VCR is stopped.
a tape during
play-pause
playback.
and decreases
Starts
slow-motion
speed.
SEARCH
screen
Displays
when
seconds
INDEX
VCR is stopped.
of recorded
advances
minutes.
and Go-To
Advances
material
during
the tape an additional
SPEED
Selects
a recording
streaks
motion, or pause.
action playback.
TV,VCR
comes
Switches
from
picture
signal
reduce
during
"jitter"
the VCR or cable/antenna
TV Function
such as record,
Lets you manually
the picture
Each press
up to five
(SP or SLP).
on the picture
Reduces
on TV
the tape 30
playback.
speed
Up or Down
that may appear
menus
30 seconds
STOP
Stops the current VCR function
playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING
Search
the
play, slow
during
stop-
so that it either
system.
Buttons
TV Bu_ons
CHAN
Up or Down
in the TV's channel
CLEAR
Removes
GO BACK
Selects
next higher
or lower
channel
memory.
menus
Switches
or status
between
displays
two channels.
from the screen.
Select one
channel and then select another using the number buttons.
Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO
INPUT
Shows
the TV's status
Selects
between
displays
on the TV screen.
the TV's input channel
Press to see the VCR signal
the AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks.
if you connected
The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of GE, RCA, or
PROSCAN TVs.
or tuner.
your VCR using
Continued
If you cannot get a picture on the
TV screen, see, "How to Find Your
TV's Video Input Channel" or
"Troubleshooting,"
both of which
are in the Reference section of this
manual.
on Next Page
23
MUTE
Reduces
volume
Numbers
(0 through
pressing
two numbers.
pressing
and holding
Then
press the other
ONoOFF
VOL
Turns
Up and
Playing
.
to minimum
9)
Select
Select
1 until
two
a channel
up to 99 by
a cable channel
1 --
appears
over 99 by
on the screen.
numbers.
a compatible
Down
level.
Raises
TV off and on.
and lowers
sound
of TV.
a Tape
Tune the TV to your
VCR viewing
channel
(3, 4, or TV's
video input- see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input
Channel"
in the References
section of this manual for
more
2.
about
Insert a tape
If the Auto
the video
_ine input).
in the VCR.
Play feature
automatically
begins
cassette is removed).
on the VCR (REVERSE
Press PLAY PAUSE
to begin
(if the safety
Press PLAY PAUSE
(PAUSE
up or down
from
if necessary.
the picture,
playback.
that the unit is in VCR
a tape.
tab on the
on remote)
to position
or REV
the tape.
on the VCR (PLAY on
play.
Press TRACKING
Press STOP.EJECT
24
on remote)
(if necessary)
tape
indicates
suitable to watch
is set to ON, the tape
playback
Press FWD on the VCR (FORWARD
remote)
The VCR display
mode,
I
on remote)
to remove
If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
Pause
few minutes to reduce tape wear.
for stop action.
any streaks
on VCR (STOP on remote)
Automatic
to stop
Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking
is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR's power is
turned on.
Automatic
Rewind
The VCR automatically
rewinds
the tape
if it reaches
the
end of the tape during playback.
While rewinding,
you can
press POWER on the VCR (ON-OFF on remote) and the
VCR will
Tape
turn
off after
rewinding.
Eject
Press STOP.EJECT
on the VCR (STOP on remote
for a few
seconds) when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can
be ejected even when the VCR is off.
Recording
If you want to record
something
that you're
can use basic recording.
For more
refer to the "Recording"
section
1.
Set the tape speed
the remote.
by pressing
2.
Press the RECORD
button
3.
Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause
(such as during
STOP.
detailed
starting
which
make sure there
recording.
Tape Speeds
the recording
recording
is a tape
option
for a short
press PAUSE
time
instead
of
recording
cover
tab is removed
the hole with
you use, you need to
record
and you want
vinyl
SP (Standard Play}
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
in the VCR, and that the tape's
tab is in place. You cannot
tab removed.
If the safety
simply
on
the Safety Tab
No matter
safety
safety
information,
on the next page.
For more information
about in-depth
features,
refer to the next section.
Check
you
the SPEED button
to begin
a commercial),
watching,
tape.
on a tape with
to record
over
the
it,
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back tapes
recorded in this speed.
Recording
Time
Cassette
SP
SLP
T- 120
2 hr
6 hr
T-160
2 hr/40 min
8 hr
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Several
Recording
Now that you've
to operate
recording
including:
gone through
your
VCR, it's time
features
Recording
Express
Timer
Recording
Broadcast
Copying
to suit your
steps
¥
the different
needs
in
Recording
Recording
Audio
the necessary
to explain
section)
Timer
Second
available
(explained
VCR Basics
Options
with
Stereo
Audio
Only
V
VCR Plus+ system
4
or
Program
RECORDING
(SAP)
Recording
and Editing
Tapes
V
V
27
Recording Features
There
are four ways
to record
programs:
Recording
press RECORD to start recording
program.
(See VCR Basics section.)
a
Express
Recording
a
program
you are watching.
automatically
of time.
Timer
(XPR)
starts
You can then
stop recording
Recording
automatically
predetermined
recording
set the VCR to
after a designated
programming
the VCR to
start and stop recording
time.
at a
VCR Plus+ System
a timer program
allowing
VCR to record just by entering
a PlusCode
programming
Express
Recording
Use Express
portion
number
recording
of the program
found
to quickly
you
by pressing
2.
Press the RECORD
button
3.
Repeatedly
press the RECORD
recording
duration.
Press
REC
to
record
the remaining
the SPEED button
to begin
Record
length
Press
Each time
you press the RECORD
recording
time
on
recording.
button
to set up the
cg
REC
0:00
set
TV guides.
are watching.
Set the tape speed
the remote control.
CH 36
Length
in most
the
(XPR)
1.
REC
Record
period
36
Length
REC
button,
1:30
to
set
you
Length
increase
the
(up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues
indicate, and then
to record for the amount
automatically
turns off.
of time you
To stop an Express recording,
press and hold STOP on the
remote control for a few seconds.
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Express
Recording
Express recording is a great way to
tape the last quarter of the game,
or the last part of a movie when
you have to leave,
Timer Recording
You can set up as many
as eight
timer
recording
programs.
1.
Press MENU
VCR
MAIN
Plus+
1 VCR
minim
2.
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
Language
0
Exit
0
MENU.
MENU
Press 2 to display
2
3
the VCR MAIN
m•
3
TIMER
3.
to display
the TIMER
RECORDINGS
menu.
RECORDINGS
I_
BI PBmP3 [_
Review
Existing
Progs.
Use
VCR
PLus+
Code
Exit
Select
1 to Create
How often
program
should
record?
a New
Program.
this
Timer Recording
The Clock must be set correctly.
im,
II
2 Daily
(every
day)
3 Weekdays
(M-r)
4 Weekly
(once
per
week)
0
4.
Program
,
Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record
the program.
Cancel
Select
how often
I
(One
the program
to record.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.
time)
Channel
Start
Time
End
Time
Start
Date
Tape
Speed
---:---:---/--/-SLP
Press
to
MENU
you want
Information
The ]imer indicator (TIMER) appears
in the display when the VCR is
turned off and a timer recording has
been set. It flashes if there is no tape
in the VCR.
cancel
Enter the data for the program
buttons.
When recording from a cable box or
satellite receiver, turn it on and tune
with the number
Continued
it to the channel you want to record
before the recording is to begin. The
VCR channel should be set to the
on Next Page
cable box's output channel, usually
Channel 3 or 4.
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The data includes
the channel number (press INPUT
select the line input), start time, and end time
to
(including
AM or PM). The start date is automatically
entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed
can be changed when flashing.
.
Review the information
to make sure it is correct,
then press MENU to save.
Program
1
lone
Channel
03
Start
End
Time
Time
Start
Date
Tape
Cable
Remember
08:00
PM
09:30
PM
to
turn
Thu
the
the
Timer
saved
insert
VER
program
a
and
off
before
start
time.
SLP
CLEAR
MENU
to correct
to save
Recording
cable
to
with VCR
You can use the VCR Plus+ system
simplify
been
tape
Remember
Press
Press
has
recordable
11/16/00
Speed
1
Program
Time)
and
timer
programming
to
box
the
leave
on
your
and
desired
tuned
channel
Plus+
System
code numbers
to
if you have cable TV and
don't receive all channels
through
receive your TV signal off-air.
a cable
box, or if you
VCR
Setting
Up
the
Channel
I
2
3
List
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ programming
channel list, you can do it now.
1.
Display
MENU.
the CHANNELS
2.
Display
the VCR Plus+ Channel
3.
Go to, Setting
information
programming
menu
from
MAIN
system
the VCR MAIN
CHANNELS
I Auto
Channel
Search
2 Add/Remove
ChanneLs
E_-_U-3 Signal
_.................
Type:
CABLE
VCR+
List menu
Cbannet
My
5
Up Your VCR, if you need more
3
on setting up your VCR Plus+
system channel list.
Press
Press
the VCR Plus+ System
CH
Channel
46
4
Use
Using
MENU
VCR
Plus+
Timer
Recordings
Time
--
->
->
->
23
2
--
I
--
+/0-9
MENU
to
select
to change
to save
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR
2.
3O
MAIN
2
3
Timer
Time
4
ChanneLs
5
6
Setup
Preferences
7
Audio
8
Language
0
Exit
MENU
Recordings
Press 1 to display
If you receive all channels through
your cable box on Channel 3 or 4,
you must use the regular 1]mer
Recording method to record
programs.
the VCR Plus+ system
menu.
VCR
Enter
PLUS+
PlusCode
(from
Press
3.
listing)
MENU
Enter
the
your
to
cancel
PlusCode
® programming
local television
VCR
Enter
Press
Press
TV
12876
CLEAR
MENU
in
The "13mer indicator (TIMER) appears
in the display when you turn off the
VCR and a timer recording has been
to enter
the VCR PlusCode
set. It flashes if there is no tape in
the VCR.
system
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.
this
record?
UNRECOGNIZED
-i|
2
Daily
3
Weekdays
4
Weekly
0
Cancel
(every
(once
per
Program
I
(One
Channel
week)
End
Start
Tape
Time
Date
Press
CLEAR
Press
MENU
to be
Cable
08:00
PM
09:30
PM
11/16/00
Speed
13mer recordings will not be lost in
the event of an extended power
outage,
time)
03
Time
Thu
SLP
to
to
correct
save
Program
.
Change the recording
speed with the SPEED button on
the remote or the program
end time with the CLEAR
button
on the remote
Changing
the end time
recording
a program,
may exceed
7.
NUMBER,.. PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR
does not recognize the PlusCode
programming system number,
day)
(M-F)
5. Indicate how often you want the program
recorded.
Start
Recording
insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record the
program.
listing)
should
VCR Plus+ System
Clock must be set correctly.
to correct
when
done
often
program
shown
Number
Press MENU
number.
How
number
guide.
PLUS+
PLusCode
(from
.
Number
TV
Press MENU
(if necessary).
comes
in handy
when
the scheduled
broadcast
event,
you are
that
time.
been
saved
to
recordable
turn
the
tape
and
VCR
off
before
program
insert
start
a
time.
Remember
to leave
your
cable
box
on and
tuned
to the
desired
channel
When a program
recordable
to save the program.
has
Remember
the
such as a sporting
1
"TIMER"
is set to record,
insert a
tape and turn off the powe_
is displayed
on the VCR front
panel when this is done correctly.
PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
Corporation,
under the license from Gemstar Development
Corporation,
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Stopping
a Timer
Recording
To stop or cancel a timer
express recording):
recording
in progress
Press and hold the STOP button
Reviewing
To review
1.
and Clearing
programs
Press 2 when
display
1
2.
a
I_nl ilu_l
3
Use
0
Exit
n.l,
I
to
menu.
Date
the Review
Existing
Progs.
screen.
Cabte
08:00
PM
09:30
PM
11/16/00
Speed
1
Time)
03
Time
Tape
is displayed
Code
(One
Time
Start
set up:
Program
New
PLus+
Channel
End
MENU
RECORDINGS
Press 2 to display
Program
.
the VCR MAIN
|l.-nnnllom_l*hnOL
VCR
Start
seconds.
RECORDINGS
Create
_-i
an
Programs
that you have already
the TIMER
TIMER
for three
(even
Thu
SLP
Press
Press
INFO
CLEAR
to
edit
to
correct
Press
MENU
to
save
Press CLEAR to erase
or MENU
to see the next
program.
Recording
(Second
Some
TV programs
,
3.
Audio
are broadcast
Insert
If your
TV or SAP
with
stereo
3, 4, or TV's video
a tape with
VCR viewing
safety
it to the VCR viewing
or
channel
input).
tab in place.
channel
is 3 or 4, make sure the
VCR indicator
appears in the VCR's display
not, press TV,VCR to turn it on.
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audio
Program).
Turn on the TV and tune
(either
Stereo
Audio Program)
SAP (Second
1.
Broadcast
panel.
If
,
Use the SPEED button
recording
speed.
the TV screen.
.
6.
Select
on the remote
The tape speed
the channel
(or line input)
Set the Reception:
to select
indicator
appears
on
to be recorded.
STEREO/MONO/SAP
select the type of audio
Features section.
a
you want
feature
to record.
to
See Other
AUDIO
2
Tape
0
Exit
Playback:
HI-FI
7. Press RECORD
to startrecording.
8. Press STOP
when
you are finished.
Recording
Audio
You can record
audio
Only
only from
connected
to the AUDIO
back of the VCR.
1.
Press the INPUT
another
audio
IN (R and L) jacks on the front
button
on the remote
input (L1 to record from
from the front jacks).
Use SPEED on the remote
speed.
3.
Start audio
recording.
4.
Press STOP when
Playing
source
the back jacks or L2 to record
sound,
VCR to the appropriate
Do not use the phono
receiver user's guide.
to select
equipment
[
Recording audio only will erase
anything that was previously
recorded on the tape,
the recording
Audio
playing
and press RECORD
to begin
Connection
BACK OF VCR
you are finished.
Back Audio
To get stereo
or
to select the line
The VCR will record audio from the audio
connected
to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2.
source
Only
connect
input
input.
the AUDIO
on your
OUT jacks
amplifier
Refer to your
of the
or receiver.
amplifier
or
PHON0
TUNER
BACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER
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Using Two VCRs For Copying
and
Editing Tapes
Use one VCR as the playback
recording
VCRand
the other
1.
Connect
2.
Turn on both VCRs and the connected
.
the VCRs using
the diagram
in the References
manual
for more
If using
coaxial
recording
playback
If using
cables
Insert
VCRto
VCR.
channel
VCR(L1
3 or 4--the
cables,
select
for the jacks
the tape to be copied
Insert a blank tape with
recording
VCR.
Using
visual
search,
on the playback
7. Press RECORD
section
of this
for the connection,
or L2 for the jacks on the front
6.
TV.
tune the
Two
VCRs
CABLE BOX
one used by the
the line input
on the
OR ANTENNA
I
PLAYBACKVCR
on the back of the VCR
of the VCR).
into the playback
VCR.
its safety tab in place into the
locate the segment
to be copied
RECORDING
VCR
VCR. Pause the tape at this location.
on the recording
VCR, then
8. Press PAUSE on both
VCRs to begin
9. Press PAUSE on both
VCRs to stop copying.
10. Repeat
Connecting
information).
audio/video
recording
5.
at the right.
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing
channel (either 3, 4, or
video line input- see "How to Find Your TV's Video
Input Channel"
4.
as the
VCR.
PAUSE.
copying.
steps 6-9 to copy or edit additional
_-
segments.
TO TV
The VCRs used in this diagram
OR--I_
TOTV
may not match
VCRs you use, Make sure to connect
vice
VerSa
the two
OUT to IN jacks and
Also, make sure to match up the types of jacks (R jacks
are connected to R jacks, L to L, and VIDEO to VIDEO).
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Control
The remote
Your Television
can be programmed
to control
a television.
V
It is programmed
to control a GE, RCA, or PROSCAN
TV. Other manufacturer's
brands need to be
programmed.
V
V
V
PROGRAM
THE REMOTE
V
V
V
35
About
Programming
The remote
remote
operate
the Remote
can be programmed
to control
other
brands
controllable
TVs. It is already programmed
most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN televisions.
of
to
/ ©_t.OF F
Programming
the Remote
Control a TV
to
If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button,
the remote needs to be programmed.
Follow these steps to program
particular
TV:
1.
Turn on theTV.
2.
Find your
the remote
to control
your
O
O
MUTE
C_AN
TV brand
and code
number(s)
GO BACK
on the code
list on the next page.
3.
Press and hold the TV button
on the remote.
4.
Enter the code from
list.
5.
Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV
responds
to the remote commands,
the remote is
the code
programmed.
6.
If the TV does not respond,
repeat these steps
the next code listed for your TV's brand.
Operating
the TV
After you set up the remote,
your TV.
1.
Point
the remote
see which
buttons
operate
at the TV, and press the TV button.
If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button
then press the ON-OFF button.
.
using
You may want
to experiment
operate your TV. Try pressing
and MUTE. See "TV Function
Basics Section for details.
to see which
buttons,
Buttons"
and
buttons
such as VOL
in the VCR
This remote may not operate all
models of the brands that are
shown.
Note the difference between the TV
and VCR on-screen displays to see
which one the remote is operating.
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TV Codes
Akai ..................................................
03
NAD ......................................
11, 35, 36
AOC .......................................
05, 06,11
NEC ........................... 04, 05, 06, 11, 48
Candle ..................................
06, 07, 11
Panasonic ....................... 04, 24, 30, 45
Citizen ................ 06, 07, 11, 12, 17, 52
Philco ........... 04, 05, 07, 08, 11, 13, 30,
Colortyme
..................................
06, 11
Concerto .....................................
06, 11
Phillips ......... 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 30, 33,
09, 11, 12, 21, 52
.......................... 37, 38, 39, 46, 47, 48
Curtis Mathes.....06,
................................
33, 34, 37, 38, 56
Daewoo ..................... 05, 06,10, 11, 12
Pioneer .......................................
Daytron ................................ 11, 12, 16
Electrohome ....... 03, 04, 06, 11, 13, 14
Portland
Emerson ............ 06, 08, 11, 12, 15, 16,
Quasar ........................................ 04, 24
Radio Shack..06, 08, 11, 12, 17, 21, 49
............................................
17, 18, 21
Envision ......................................
Fisher ..............................
Proton
06, 11
......................... 05, 06, 11, 12
..................................
06, 08, 11
06, 11
RCA ................. 04,05, 06,11, 13, 50, 51
19, 20, 21, 22
Realistic ........ 06, 08, 11, 12, 17, 21, 49
GE ................. 04, 06, 11, 14, 23, 24, 46
Sampo ..................................
Goldstar ........ 05, 06, 08, 11, 12, 13, 25
Samsung .05, 06, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 52
Hallmark .....................................
06, 11
Sanyo .................. 06, 19, 21, 22, 42, 53
Hitachi .......... 06, 08, 11, 26, 27, 28, 29
Sears ............ 06, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21,
Infinity ..............................................
30
................................
06, 11, 12
22, 31, 35, 36, 54
JC Penney .......... 05, 06, 07, 11, 12, 14,
................................ 23, 24, 36, 46, 52
Sharp ...... 01, 06, 08, 11, 12, 15, 49, 55
JBL ....................................................
Soundesign
Jensen .........................................
30
Sony ..................................................
03
.............. 06, 07, 11, 17, 18
06, 11
Sylvania ....... 06, 07, 11, 13, 30, 33, 34,
JVC ...................... 08, 24, 27, 31, 32, 48
03, 06, 11
................................ 37, 38, 39, 47, 56
Technics ............................................ 24
06,11, 13
Techwood ............................. 06, 11, 24
Kawasho ...............................
Kenwood
...............................
Loewe ...............................................
Luxman .......................................
LXl .............................
Magnavox
30
06, 11
11, 21, 30, 35, 36
Teknika ........ 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 17,
................................
18, 39, 44, 45, 52
TMK ............................................
06, 11
......... 06, 07, 11, 13, 30, 33,
Toshiba ............... 21, 35, 36, 48, 52, 57
.............. 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 47, 48, 56
Universal .................................... 23, 46
Victor ................................................
31
Marantz ................................ 06, 11, 30
MGA ....... 05, 06, 11, 13, 14, 20, 41, 42
Mitsubishi
.......... 05, 06, 11, 13, 14, 20,
............................................
MTC ................................
41, 42, 43
05, 06, 11, 52
Wards ....02, 05, 06, 1t, 13, 16, 18, 23,
..30, 33, 37, 38, 39, 44, 46, 47, 49, 56
Yamaha .......................... 05, 06, 11, 13
Zenith ................................... 06, 44, 58
s?
38
Features
to Enhance
VCR Operation
Picture
Search
Commercial
V
Options
Scan
Tracking
Pro-Tect
Time
Plus
TM
Locking
Counter
On-Screen
¥
Displays
Audio
Reception
Audio
Playback
V
16
OTHER
FEATURES
¥
V
i It III II It II_.[OH
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Picture
Search
Options
The most basic way to search during playback is using the
FORWARD or REVERSE button on the remote control. This
section
contains
searching
Forward
picture
recorded
.
options
available
for
Search
a tape during
search.
playback.
Search
works
Sound
is turned
off
well for tapes
at the SP or SLP speed.
Press FORWARD
search
2.
other
and Reverse
You can search
during
several
a tape.
to search
forward
or REVERSE to
in reverse.
Press FORWARD
or REVERSE again
return
playback.
to normal
or press PLAY to
Slow Motion
You can view
a tape during
motion. Slow motion
SP or SLP speed.
.
During
works
playback,
Press FORWARD
the speed
well
for tapes
press PAUSE
REVERSE to begin
2.
play or play-pause
slow-motion
to increase
using
slow
recorded
and then
at the
FORWARD
or
playback.
or REVERSE
to decrease
of the search.
3.
Use TRACKING
up or down
from the picture.
5.
Press PLAY to return
to remove
to normal
switches automatically
from
stop after a few minutes,
any streaks
playback.
The VCR
slow-motion
playback
to
Frame Advance
Frame
advance
after another
for tapes
lets you view
during
recorded
Pressing
PAUSE
playback.
4O
PAUSE
Frame
action
one frame
advance
works
welt
at the SP or SLP speed.
"freezes"
Pressing F.ADV repeatedly
of the action
Pressing
recorded
the action
lets you view
or PLAY returns
normal
single
frames
playback
Index Search
The VCR has a "VHS
Index Search
System"
that
automatically
records an index
time you start a recording.
mark
During
the program
playback
you can locate
play by the number
of index
VCR will search forward
are on the tape.
marks
or reverse
on the tape every
you want to
or by scanning.
from
The
the location
you
INDEX
To Search:
1.
Press STOP.
2.
Press SEARCH
SEARCH
.
If you want
index
,
search
through
you want
to correct
Press FORWARD
the INDEX
Press
a certain
press two number
of marks
the remote
to display
Press
REV
OR
FWD
to begin
scanning
OR
enter
a specific
index
number
display.
to search
marks,
number
on the remote
on-screen
to search.
forward
The VCR will
INDEX
Press CLEAR on
5.
Some
index
A mark
marks
locate
your
index
too close to your
Press
STOP
to
cancel
SEARCH
Searching
for
index
marks...
searching.
by the VCR:
location
The mark at the beginning
five minutes
or less
SEARCH
mark
INDEX
may be missed
exit
Searching
for
index
number
12...
playback.
Press STOP to end index
to
or REVERSE to
and begin playback.
If you did not enter a specific
index number, the VCR will locate the next index mark
and begin
SEARCH
of
to enter the
an entry.
to search
in reverse.
number
buttons
SEARCH
on the tape
of a recorded
The first index mark on the tape when
beginning
of the tape
segment
Press
of
STOP
to
cancel
you start at the
Zero Search
The zero search
to a counter
feature
reading
enables
of 0:00:00
the VCR to quickly
anywhere
is especially
convenient
when you want
segment
of the tape several times.
1.
Go to the beginning
2.
Press INFO twice
screen.
of the program
to display
return
on the tape. This
to repeat
a
you wish to return
the timer
counter
to.
on the TV
Continued
on Next Page
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3.
Press CLEAR to reset the counter
4.
Continue
5.
Press STOP.
6.
Press SEARCH on the remote
ZERO SEARCH menu.
playing
to 0:00:00.
ZERO
Current
the tape.
twice
to display
SEARCH
tape
counter
2:17:25
Press
REV
to
go
0:00:00
Press
SEARCH
to
the
to
exit
ZERO
7.
Press REVERSE to return
to 0:00:00
This is useful
Scan (SEARCH
for skipping
SEARCH
on the tape.
Searching
O:O0;O0
Commercial
is
for
Button)
commercials
or short
program
Press
STOP
to
cancel
segments.
Press SEARCH
once
tape approximately
during
playback
30 seconds
Each press
of the SEARCH
30 seconds
up to five minutes.
to advance
of recorded
button
the
material.
adds an additional
Tracking
Your VCR has automatic
streaks
or snow
activated
when
Occasionally
from
you
you
tracking
which
the picture.
insert
removes
Automatic
a tape or turn
the
tracking
is
on the VCR.
may need to manually
adjust
tracking,
especially
if the tape was recorded on a different VCR.
Just use the TRACKING
buttons to remove the streaks or
snow.
reduce
You can also use tracking
jittering
when
you pause
a tape to
of the picture.
When you manually
adjust the picture, automatic
tracking
is turned off. To turn automatic
tracking
back on, press
both TRACKING
buttons on the front of the VCR at the
same time,
no effect
or eject the tape and re-insert
during
Pro-Tect
To disable
recording
Plus
the usage
TM
- only
it. Tracking
playback.
Locking
Feature
of the VCR, or to protect
your timer
recordings,
you can lock the VCR so that the buttons
the VCR or remote won't work.
•
To Lock:
Press and hold the VCR button
for approximately
displayed
42
six seconds.
on the VCR's front
has
"SAFE"
panel when
on
on the remote
will
be
it is locked.
Locking
Your VCR:
If a timer
recording
make
sure your VCR is turned
Locking
from
is programmed,
your VCR prevents
being
accidentally
off.
the VCR
turned
on,
To Lock While a Timer Recording
is in Progress:
Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for
approximately
To Unlock:
remote
six seconds.
Press and hold the VCR button
for approximately
Time
on the
six seconds.
Counter
The time
counter
0:30:00
shows
the actual time
it takes to record
HOURS---///
MrNUTES
a
[
SECONDS
program
helps
or play back a segment
locate
the beginning
The time counter resets
ejected from the VCR.
For example,
beginning
that program
whenever
a 30-minute
and you want
to begin
tape.
or end of programs
to 0:00:00
if you record
of the tape
of a recorded
another
to display
It
you taped.
the tape is
program
at the
The timer counter's on-screen display
lists hours, minutes and seconds of a
to go to the end of
recording,
1.
Press INFO twice
2.
Press CLEAR to reset the time counter
3.
Press FORWARD to forward
counter reads 0:30:00.
segment
of tape.
you would:
the time
counter.
to 0:00:00.
HOURS
4.
the tape
until the time
1
MINUTES
(
Stop
Ch
05
_'0:30:00
I
_SECONDS
Press STOP. This is the approximate
end of the
program.
(You may want
begin recording
5.
to press PLAY to verify.)
at this spot.
Press INFO to remove
screen
and return
the time counter
to the normal
Now, you can
from
display
11/18/99
the
On-Screen
Thu
01;30PR
Display(Times
Displays
The INFO button
shows
RECORD,
etc.), channel
the status
number,
time counter,
1.
Press INFO to see the on-screen
2.
Press INFO again
on the screen.
to have only the time
3.
Press INFO again
to remove
screen
to the normal
Turning
0:30:00
of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,
date, time,
and tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time
be set before they can be displayed.
and return
Out)
mode.
2
On-Screen
SLP
must
Time Counter
displays.
the time
3
counter
counter
display
Only (Does Not Time Oul
remain
from
the
mode.
off the VCR also resets the displays.
No Displays
Will Appear
(Useful
for Dubbing)
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Audio
Setup
The audio
recordings.
setup features
The features
through
below.
1.
the AUDIO
Press MENU
VCR
2.
Features
VCR
2
3
Timer
Time
4
Channels
5
6
Setup
Preferences
8
0
Language
Exit
menu
and are shown
to display
MAIN
1
enhance your tape playback
in this section are accessed
and
in the displays
the VCR MAIN
MENU.
MENU
Plus+
Recordings
Press 7 to display
AUDIO
menu.
AUDIO
2
Tape
0
Exit
3. Select
Playback:
an item
HI-FI
from
the
menu
to set
up.
Reception
Some
Second
TV programs
Audio
are broadcast
Program
with
(SAP) which
stereo
offers
audio
or a
a second
language.
The reception
feature lets you select the type of
audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between
Reception:
Select
STEREO,
STEREO
MONO,
for normal
and SAP.
or stereo
broadcast
TV
recording.
Select
MONO
sound
is too noisy.
if the stereo
signal
is weak and the
Select SAP to record a Second Audio Program
instead
of normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.
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To receive Hi-Fi stereo sound, use
audio-video cables with a compatible
TV or receiver. Using only the OUT
TO TV jack will not produce stereo
sound.
Tape
Playback
The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear
tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a separate
left and right
stereo
on the linear
track.
Playback:
To enjoy
television
channels.
Press 2 to switch
HI-FI, LINEAR,
Hi-Fi sound,
connect
is recorded
Tape
feature
VCR to a stereo
using
the audio/video
lets you select
which
jacks.
audio
you
playback.
LINEAR
monaural
(SAP),
between
your
Select HI-FI to play back sound
track and for normal use.
Select
sound
and MIX.
or amplifier/receiver
The Tape Playback
use during
Monaural
track,
recorded
to play back sound
such as a Second
or a dubbed
on the Hi-Fi
recorded
Audio
on a linear
Program
voice.
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded
the linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.
on both
45
46
Things to Know Before
Connecting
Components
Protect
Your
Connect
power
Components
from
all components
before
cords
into the wall
Power
plugging
Insert
Correctly
all cable
plugs
TV's back panel
middle
instead
much
as possible.
of straight
your
grounded.
with
Protect
your
Your
jacks.
down
cables
and keep
cables
and cables
Refer to the Safety
the
components.
the audio/video
Make sure all antennas
as
Components
from
ventilation
components.
packed
Overheating
holes
Arrange
air can circulate
the components
so that
freely.
adequate
components
ventilation
when
placing
your
7
CONNECTIONS
V
in a stand.
Place an amplifier
or satellite
top shelf of the stand
not flow
V
in any of the
Do not stack components.
it will
V
are properly
Tips sheet
unit.
Do not block
Allow
V
Hum
to the sides of the
Try not to coil any twin-lead
away from
Audio
into their
cables
after you connect
them
components
any cables.
to Avoid
firmly
Place the audio/video
any
outlet.
Always turn off the TV and other
before you connect or disconnect
Position
Cables
or Interference
Surges
around
receiver
so heated
other
on the
air rising
from
components.
47
Connecting
Your VCR
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.
Jacks and Cables
RFJacks
and Coaxial
The RF jacks
quality,
provide
and must
not available
Cables
good
picture
(F-type)
and mono
be used if audio/video
for your
sound
connections
are
TV.
e
RF Jack
These jacks
are required
connections.
for antenna
or cable-TV
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled
ANT.
IN and OUT TO TV. The coaxial cable supplied
with your
VCR is used to connect the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and
your
TV's antenna
Audio/Video
input.
Jacks and Cables
The AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks provide
quality
sound,
and stereo
audio/video
These
input
(RCA-type)
very good
picture
and can be used
if your
TV has
jacks.
jacks are used for most
audio/video
connections
between
components.
The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks are
color coded (yellow for video and red and white for
audio).
If your
TV only
has one input
you may need a Y-adapter
channels
of the VCR.
48
for audio
to hear sound
from
(mono),
both
0
Audio/Video Jack
Choosing
There
a VCR Connection
are several
depending
different
on whether
ways
to connect
or not you
your
have cable
VCR,
service,
you have a cable box to see this service, whether
the cable channels
are scrambled,
and so on.
Three
connections
them should
works.
are described
provide
you with
TV with
RF jack only
TV with
audio/video
jacks
TV with
audio/video
jacks
pay channels
in the diagrams
coaxial
quality.
If your
cable
that came with
that
television
using
them
quality
and stereo
sound
when
videotapes.
These connections
by not having
Forget
Connections
connection
recommend
Don't
not shown
of how to connect
manual
highly
operation
box to unscramble
components
of Audio/Video
a simple
picture
that
component.
Advantages
Using
additional
here (and are unsure
refer to the instruction
particular
and one of
a VCR connection
and cable
of
only
If you need to connect
them),
in this section
if
some
The TV/VCR switch controls
from the VCR or the TV.
you good
has audio/video
to get even
recording
jacks,
better
back
convenient
the TV's antenna
the Auto TV/VCR
I
picture
and playing
give you more
to share
About
gives
signal.
Feature
whether the picture signal is coming
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when you use only the RF
ANT. IN and OUT TO TV connections
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks--so
when the VCR is turned on.
and OFF when using the
your TV signal is not interrupted
49
TV with RFJack
This
connection
You are
system.
assumes:
connecting
Your television
This
sound
antenna,
has only
connection
Mono
Only
this
an RF input
playback
from
connect:
1.
Connect
2.
Return
Using
connection,
cables
you
jack.
VCR.
must
(except
have:
or antenna
connection;
as shown.
to First Things
This
box
while watching
another
box for all channels).
(1) coaxial cable for cable
(2) for cable box.
To
or cable
provides:
Record one channel
when using a cable
To use
cable,
First, then
follow
the steps.
Connection
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you selected
with the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.
Auto
TV/VCR
CABLE, CABLEBOX,
Setting:
ORANTENNA_
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.
To
play
1.
Insert
2.
If necessary,
To record
1.
2.
5O
yon
a tape:
a tape.
press
PLAY.
one program
and watch
Begin recording
a program
recording
features.
Press the TV,VCR button
channel on the TV.
using
another:
one of the
TV
and select
a different
I
TV with Audio/Video
This
connection
assumes:
You are connecting
system.
Your television
This
connection
Stereo
sound
an antenna,
has audio/video
this
playback
box
jacks.
from
VCR.
while watching
another
box for all channels).
connection,
(1) coaxial
cable box
cable, or cable
provides:
Record one channel
when using a cable
To use
Jacks
you
must
have:
cable for cable/antenna
(3) audio/video
(except
connection;
(2) for
cables
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2.
Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using
This
Connection
Tune your IV to its video input channel. Use of TVoVCR button
is
not required.
CABLE,
CABLE
BOX,
OR ANTENNA
]
/
Auto
TV/VCR
Setting:
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
VCR
To play
a tape:
1.
Insert
2.
If necessary,
To record
a tape.
one
press PLAY.
program
and
1.
Begin recording
a program
recording
features.
2.
Select
a different
channel
watch
using
another:
one of the
TV
on the TV.
51
TV with Audio/Video
Unscramble
This
Jacks and Cable Box to
Pay Channels
connection
assumes:
You are using a cable
premium
channels.
box only to unscramble
Your TV has audio/video
This
connection
Stereo
input
playback
from
a scrambled
use
this
connection,
(3) coaxial
VCB.
or unscrambled
through
the cable box while
unscrambled
channel.
To
jacks.
provides:
sound
Recording
Only
you
watching
must
channel
an
have:
cables
(3) audio/video
cables
I
(1) splitter
To
connect:
1.
Connect
2.
Return
Using
cables
to First
This
viewed
throughchannels
the VCR.
II scrambled
must be
CABLE
as shown.
Things
First, then
follow
the steps.
Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel.
Use of TV.VCR button
is not required.
Auto TV/VCR
Setting:
VCR
Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF.
To play
a tape:
1.
Insert
a tape.
2.
If necessary,
press
PLAY.
TV
To record
watch
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a scrambled
another
or unscrambled
unscrambled
program
program:
1.
Begin recording
a scrambled
or unscrambled
program
through
the cable box using one of the
recording
features.
2.
Select
an unscrambled
channel
on the TV.
and
]
Detailed
Help
Information
This section
gives you some
about the VCR, including
controls
and display.
You also will
and
additional
a description
find a Troubleshooting
this Appendix,
which might
those simple problems.
Finally, this section
information.
contains
of the unit's
Tips section
help to resolve
your
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information
some
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in
of
warranty
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REFERENCE
53
Front Panel
z/
\
I
Remote
CHANNEL
channel
playing.
FWD
TRACKING
Up or Down
in the VCR's channel
Press both together
Forwards
the tape when
PAUSE
Pauses
Plays a tape.
recording
POWER
to prevent
Starts
the VCR is stopped.
slow
motion
Pauses action
recording
VCR recording.
Remote
Sensor
Receives
remote at this sensor.
Rewinds
STOP.EJECT
the tape
Stops
signals
when
during
when
or pause.
(LEFT
from
these
Switches
or the cable/antenna
54
the picture
of unwanted
during
and
playback.
scenes.
MONO
from
slow
recording.
the remote
motion
functions
control.
Aim
Searches
during
the
the picture
play-pause
such as record,
playback,
the VCR is stopped.
and
jacks
RIGHT)
INPUT
in
and
Ejects the tape when
signals from another component,
like a VCR or camcorder,
connected
to these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR's remote
TV*VCR
a tape is
play-pause
for viewing
the VCR is stopped.
the normal
fast-forward,
VIDEO/AUDIO
record
or lower
Searches
Used for express
reverse during playback.
Starts
decreases
slow-motion
speed.
rewind,
next higher
Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD
REV
Selects
memory.
Adjusts tracking
to re-center tracking.
forward
during playback.
Starts
increases slow-motion
speed.
PLAY
Senso,
Receives
when it is
to select L2 to
jacks.
the picture
system.
signal
so that it either
comes
from
the VCR
Display
Panel
Id
'-.31-I
REG
AM
TIMER
VCR
REClndicator(REC)
• me, Channel
Indicator
Lights
Number,
up and replaces
Line Input
the time display
Indicator
when
the VCR is recording.
(L1 or L2), Tape Speed
Indicator,
or Status
Channel
Number
or Line Input Indicator
Thechannel
number appears when theVCRis
tuned to a channel. The line indicator
(L1 or L2) appears when the VCR's line input is selected.
Select L1 to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or select L2 to record from the jacks on
the front of the VCR.
Status
Indicators
Show
•
EJEC
(Eject) Cassette
•
FF Fast forwarding
•
HI VCR turned
•
PLAY
•
REC
Recording
•
SEW
Rewinding
•
BO:OO-R4:@O
•
SAFE
•
SCH and SCH-
•
SLW In slow
•
STILL
Play-pause
•
STOP
Tape is stopped
what the VCR is doing.
ejected
on and BYE
VCR turned
off
In playback
and RECP For record-pause
Express
ProTect
recording
in progress
Plus feature
turned
Forward
or reverse
mode
(zero to four hours
in half-hour
increments)
on
search
playback
Tape Insetted
indicator
((][))
Appears on the front panel display any time a videocassette
is
inserted into the VCR. This icon will flash if a timer recording
has been set, power turned off on
the VCR, but no tape inserted.
Tape Speed
Indicator
(SP and SLP)
"lime The current time appears,
indicator
for PM.
TIMER
powered
Lights
off.
during
VCR Indicator
on or off.
express
(Applies
Press SPEED on the remote
Only an AM indicator
recording
and when
only if the VCR Viewing
appears
control
with the time.
VCR is set for a timer
Channel
to change.
There is no
recording
and then
is 3 or 4). Press the TV-VCR button to turn
VCR indicator
on: TV is viewing
signals
from
the VCR.
VCR indicator
off: TV is viewing
signals
from
an antenna,
satellite
or cable system.
55
Back Panel
@OOTOOOT
GATV
LrNE I AUXI_
CH3 CH4 switch
Selects the VCR signal channel. This is the
channel the TV must tune to in order to see the VCR's images.
Necessary if connecting
the VCR using one of the basic hookups.
AUDIO
(L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks
another
component
connected
Receives signals from
(like a VCR or camcorder)
when it is
to the VCR with these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR's
remote control to select L1 (Line input). Hi-Fi or mono signals as
well as video can be recorded when the external device is
connected
AUDIO
to the VCR with these jacks.
(L and R) and VIDEO OUT Jacks
VCR to another
component
Sends signals from
(like a TV or VCR) when connected
to
a TV using these jacks.
ANT IN jack
antenna
Receives a signal through
or cable system when attached
OUT TO TV jack
Passes a broadcast
using the coaxial cable supplied.
56
a coaxial cable from an
with this jack
signal to a TV whe,_ _uE_nected
How to Find Your TV's Video Input
Channel
TV Button
You need to tune your
are using
TV to the Video
the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO
the TV's AUDIO/VIDEO
"channel"
before
or antenna
different
channel
models.
jacks. You must
and the content
on TVs varies
Below
if you
OUT jacks to connect
that's
the cable
on a tape.
for different
are some
to
select this
you can see the VCR's menus,
reception,
The video
INPUT
Input Channel
brands
and
steps to try:
If your TV brand is GE, RCA, or PROSCAN, press the
TV button on the remote control that came with the
VCR. Then
press the INPUT
If you have another
Program
control
brand
the Remote,
button
on the remote.
of TV, consult
the section,
to see if the VCR's remote
can be set to control
your
TV. If so, follow
the
step above.
If those options
do not work, try the following
might access the Video Input Channel by:
pressing
a button
on the remote
ideas. You
(see table
below)
Button
selecting
the channel
(see table below)
from
the TV's menu
tuning directly to the channel by selecting
channel number (see table below)
system
a specific
going through
all the channels
in the channel list by
pressing
the channel up or down buttons on the TV.
Some common
scenarios
are listed in the Video
Channel Variations
table that follows:
Video
Input
Channel
Input
Variations
Button/Switch
Button on the
Channel
on the TV
TV Remote
Number
VIDEO
SIGNAL
VID 1
LINE
00
90
VID 1
VID 2
S-VID
S-VIDEO
VID
VIDEO
S-VID
INPUT
S-VIDEO
SOURCE
AUX
91
92
93
VID 1
VID 2
57
Troubleshooting
Tips
No power
Check to make sure it is plugged
into an operating
Check to make sure your connections
outlet.
are correct.
VCR does not respond to remote
Check to make sure there are no objects between
remote.
The batteries
the VCR and
may need changing.
Make sure the Remote VCR1NCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the
remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
Poor or no picture for normal "IV viewing
Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
Check to make sure the TV is switched
Check to make sure the antenna
correct.
Snowy or no picture
to an active channel
connections
are secure and
during playback
Press TV.'v'CR to turn VCR indicator
on.
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the
channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
Check to make sure the TV's fine tuning
you have selected.
is correct for the channel
Check video cable connections
VCR and TV monitor.
between
Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input, See "How
to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in this section of the
manual for details.
Try another
tape.
Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame
advance, and slow-motion
playback.
Streaks
in picture
during normal
Press one of the TRACKING
for the best picture.
playback
buttons to move streaks up or down
Check to make sure the tape is of good quality
Time counter
modes
not working
or time counter
and not worn out.
not working
in search
The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of
tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered,
the
time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected
again.
A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind
farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
The time counter
58
disappears
the tape
during search; this is normal.
Will not record
or play
Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
Try ejecting
and reinserting
the cassette.
Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or
PLAY to return to normal playback.
Check the ProTect Plus
"SAFE"
VCR
displays
TM
feature.
when a button
is pressed
on the remote
control
or
The "SAFE" indicator displays when the ProTect Plus TM Locking
feature is activated or when a button on the remote or VCR is
pressed and ProTect Plus is activated.
Rewind
does
not operate
Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR Plus+ system
recorded
or timer recording
not made
or wrong
program
Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ system code is entered.
Check to make sure the cable box or satellite
on when recording was to begin.
Check to make sure the program
channel or times),
Power interruption.
receiver
was turned
was entered correctly
(wrong
Reset the clock,
Check to see if time and date are correct - including
AM/PM.
Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or
the tape was not rewound beforehand.
Check to make sure the VCR was turned
was to start.
off at the time recording
Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's
safety tab was intact.
VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached
timer recording.
Check to make sure VCR Plus+ system
correctly.
during
a
setup was completed
Will not record
Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT
on the remote.
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Internal
clock
shows
incorrect
time or date
Power interruption.
Make sure cable box or VCR is tuned to channel
carrying the XDS information.
Check to make sure the clock is set accurately
date).
Check Daylight-Saving
daylight-saving
time.
Time
did not adjust
setting. The clock may have adjusted
for daylight-saving
noise
when
and
for
time
Check to make sure daylight-saving
VCR makes
(check AM/PM
feature
is set correctly.
stopped
VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head
cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes
after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not Auto
Channel
Search
active channels
Check to make sure the antenna
correct.
correctly
connections
are secure and
Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA
set correctly.
feature
is
If Detect Automatically
was selected for the Signal Type in the
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or
ANTENNA instead.
May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels.
your local cable company for more information.
Contact
Tape plays back in slow motion
Press PLAY to return to normal
Cannot
select
channels
playback.
over 69
Cable channels over 69 can only be selected
ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette
with safety
tab removed
does
not start
if Signal Type: CABLE/
to play automatically
Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature
" --:--"
lights
on the front
panel
is set to ON.
display
Clock is not set.
Time
counter
disappears
during
searching
This is normal.
On-screen
menus
appear
Check LANGUAGE
6O
in English,
feature.
French,
or Spanish
No stereo
sound
during playback
Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to
hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are paying must
be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.
Must use the AUDIONIDEO
stereo sound.
Stereo
audio
jacks on the back of the VCR to hear
too noisy
Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception:
to MONO.
Press one of the TRACKING
noise.
STEREO/SAP/MONO
up or down buttons
to minimize
feature
the
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Specifications
Format:
VHS
Record/Playback
Video:
4-head
System:
Audio:
Stereo record/playback
Video
Signal
System:
EIA standard:
system
NTSC color
Antenna:
75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tuner:
USA:
181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type:
Power
AutoProgramming
Requirement:
frequency
synthesis
120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption:
_5v
tt_
Dimensions:
3.7 inches high (94 mm)
14.2 inches wide (360 ram)
10.6 inches deep (270 mm)
Weight:
Storage
7.1 pounds (3.2 kg)
Temperature
- 22°F to +149°F
Range:
(-30°C to +65°C)
Operating
+41°F to +104°F
Temperature
Range:
(+5°C to +40°C)
*Check your cable company's
Cleaning
Use a soft cloth
compatibility
requirements.
the VCR
or dusting
cleaner to dust your
holes of the cabinet.
attachment
VCR. Remove
of your
dust from
vacuum
the ventilation
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched
and can be marred by
alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive
use of oil-based
furniture
polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will
accumulate
more dust. We recommend
antistatic
cleaner and polisher.
using
a nonabrasive,
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Specifications are subject to change.
I
Limited
Warranty
What your warranty covers:
Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after
your purchase:
Ninety days for labor charges.
One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from
whichever comes first.
date of shipment
to the rental firm,
What we will do:
Pay any Authorized
GE VCR Service
Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
Pay any Authorized
repair your VCR.
GE VCR Service
Center for the new or, at our option,
refurbished
replacement
parts required
to
How you get service:
Take your VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Service Center. To identify
ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.
Show the Authorized
Service Center Representative
your nearest Authorized
your evidence or purchase
GE VCR Service Center,
date or first rental.
Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your warranty
Customer
additional
does
instruction.
information
Installation
not cover:
(Your Owner's Manual clearly describes
should be obtained from your Dealer.)
how to install, adjust, and operate your VCB. Any
and related adjustments.
Signal reception
problems
not caused by your VCR.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Cleaning
of video/audio
heads.
Batteries.
A VCR that has been modified
purposes.
A VCR purchased
or serviced
or incorporated
or is used for institutional
or other commercial
outside the USA.
Acts of God, such as but not limited
Product
into other products
to lightning
damage.
Registration:
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to contact you
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state
law relates
This warranty
If you purchased
This warranty
to this warranty:
gives you specific
your
VCR outside
legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
the United
does not apply. Contact
States:
your dealer for warranty
information.
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A
Channels
adding/removing
Accessories
included
detecting
VCR list
4
ADD/REMOVE
CHANNELS
Adding/removing
screen
channels
11
ANT. IN and OUT TO TVjacks
Audio
playing
back
11
4, 5, 6, 48, 56
reception
Audio
setup features
Audio/video
feature
44
44
cables
AUDIONIDEO
Choosing
47, 49, 52
channel
Auto
clock feature
Auto
play feature
Auto
TV/VCR feature
rewind
Automatic
tracking
programs
buttons
Connecting
components
Connecting
Connections
your VCR 4, 48
47
10
audio/video
TV with
RF jack only
and editing
Display
Batteries
in the remote
Broadcast stereo
Remote
22
recording
Buttons,
22
Displays,
4
(SAP) 32
panel
34
13, 14
55
on screen
43
E
25
Express recording
(XPR)
28
F
box setup
Cables,
9
positioning
Cables, types
of
CH3 CH4 switch
CHAN buttons
EADV button
47
22, 40
48
Forward
6, 50
FORWARD button
22, 24, 40, 43
Frame advance
40
11, 22, 23, 36
Channel
List 30
Channel,
VCR viewing
CHANNEL.TRACKING
64
52
12
Eject the tape
C
Cable
50
tapes
Daylight-savingtime
56
remote
51
pay channels
Date and time
installing
jacks
D
24
B
Back panel
47
49
TV with
Copying
25
22
cables
unscrambling
Contents
1
18
32
Component
12
Automatic
22, 23, 31, 32, 41, 42, 43
scan 42
51, 56
18, 24
49
the VCR 62
audio/video
search
9, 10, 11, 15, 30
Commercial
jacks
4, 5, 9, 22, 33, 48,
Auto
menu
10
a VCR connection
Cleaning
Clearing
recording
33
AUDIO menu 44
Audio
CHANNELS
CLEAR button
33
11
automatically
10
and reverse search
Front panel
5
button
54
40
54
Front panel
brightness
FWD button
24, 54
!9,
20
G
Picture
GO BACK button
search options
PLAY button
22, 23
accessories
4
button
a tape
Plugging
Included
23, 24, 40, 43, 50, 51, 52
PLAY.PAUSE
Playing
24
POWER button
5, 25, 54
41
Power
INFObutton
22, 23, 41, 43
PREFERENCES menu
setup
5, 8
surges
Preferred
INPUT button
54, 56, 57
47
plus
Problem
solving
42
58
35
TVs 36
PROGRAMS
of 48
feature
the remote
to operate
Jacks, types
19
locking
TM
Programming
!
17, 18, 19
tape speed
ProTect
5, 9, 22, 23, 30, 33,
24, 54
in the VCR 4
Index search
Initial
40
OVERLAP
message
29, 31
R
L
Language
feature
LANGUAGE
menu
Line indicators
Locking
REC indicator
8
Reception
6, 8
(L1 and L2) 33, 54, 56
feature
55
feature
Reception:
RECORD button
42
Recording
6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 22, 29, 30, 31,
32, 44
MUTE button
24, 36
broadcast
stereo
and editing
(XPR) 28
Number
SAP 32
timer
O
types
button
On-screen
22, 24, 25, 36
displays
OUT (TO TV) jack
Overheating
43
18
29
of
28
VCR plus+
PAUSE button
30
XPR (Express)
Remote
TV function
Panel brightness
34
27
28
buttons
installing
batteries
sensor 54
P
tapes
28
component
47
TV 32
express
options
6, 14, 23, 24
33
copying
features
buttons
25
25
N
ON,OFF
tab
audio only
basic 25
MENU button
33, 44
23, 25, 28, 33, 34, 54
Record protect
M
44
STEREO/MONO/SAPfeature
buttons
22
4
23
19
23, 24,
25, 34, 40
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Remote
VCR1/VCR2
Removing/adding
REV button
SP (tape
channels
11
Specifications
Reviewing
Progs. screen
programs
automatic
32
32
EJEC (Eject)
FF 55
25
HI
24, 25
forward
and reverse
advance
index
41
R0:30
55
40
SCH and SCH- 55
STOP button
40
Audio
23, 41, 42
Program
Sensor, remote
(SAP), recording
54
SAVINGS menu
SETTIME
AND
DATE menu
SETTIME
ZONE menu
cable
box
32
13
14
12
Tape eject
initial
1
45
Tape PlaybacldHI-FI/
10
43
Time display
language
8
time and date
55
TIME menu
12
and date manually
using
menus
using
PREFERENCES menu
Time
13
8
17
12, 13, 14
zone
12
TIMER
indicator
Timer
recording
stopping
29, 31, 55
28
32
Signal type
11
TIMER
Signal type,
Slow-motion
changing
11
search 40
Tips, troubleshooting
Solving
speed)
problems
45
24
Time counter
5
SLP (tape
LINEAR/MIX
Tapespeed
19, 25
Time and date 12
9
list
54
25
Tape playback
Tape, playing
channels
25,
T
Table of contents
SET DAYLIGHT
44
23, 25, 28, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43
STOPoEJECT button
41
Setup
audio
55
SAFE 55
40
SEARCH button
66
55
STOP 55
slow-motion
time
55
PLAY
REW
scan 42
frame
Second
55
REC 55
commercial
zero
19, 25
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BYE 55
S
Safety tab
Search
speed)
SPEED button
23, 25, 28, 31, 33
Status indicators
23, 40, 42
Existing
Rewind,
17
24, 54
REVERSE button
Review
option
19, 25
58
RECORDINGS menu
Tracking
TRACKING
29, 32
58
42
buttons
Troubleshooting
23, 24, 40
tips
58
TV button
Z
5, 22, 36, 57
TV codes
37
TV function
buttons
TV, programrning
Zero search
23
the remote
to control
36
TVoVCR button
23, 32, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55
TV's video
channel
input
41
57
V
VCR back panel
56
VCR button
5, 22
VCRchannel
list
VCR, cleaning
VCR display
VCR front
10
62
panel
panel
VCR indicator
VCR MAIN
55
54
6, 32, 55
MENU
6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 29, 30,
32, 44
VCR Plus+
15
channel
list
15
Channel
List screen
programming
system
system
30
menu
worksheet
15
28
for channels
VCR viewing
channel
5
VHS index search system
VOL buttons
16
41
24, 36
W
Warranty
63
Warranty,
limited
63
×
XPR (express
recording)
28
¥
Y-adapter
48
67
68
69
If your
VCR needs
service,
please
contact
your
dealer
or the nearest Service center from the yellow pages.
Please do not send any products
to the Indianapolis
address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will
only
add delays
in service
for your
product.
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Street
IN 46290
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