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1. 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time 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 TIME 1 SET TIME AND DATE 2 AUTO DST ON recording falling within this time frame In the Autumn daylight saving time ends on the last Sunday in October The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length 13 SETTING UP THE VCR 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen SET TIME AND DATE TIME HH MM DATE PRESS MENU TO CANCEL 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE TIME 12 54 PM DATE 10 24 97 FRIDAY PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SET VCR PLUS CHANNELS Using VCR Plus can make programming timer recordings for cable or off air antenna easier but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided on the following pages 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on th2. e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating 6 CONNECTIONS e Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Y e Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand e Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components 37 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING YOUR VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR JACKS AND CABLES RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality and must be used if audio video connections are not available for A your TV These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections a mi The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT 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 input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between Q components The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow Audio Video Jack for video and white for audio If your TV has two inputs for aud
3. video cassette recorder user s guide VR519 amp VR344 RECEIVED SEP 2 0 1997 i IMPORTANT INFORMATION WIN Nie To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove RISK OF ELECTRIC COVE or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury NUS S n Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazar
4. ZERO SEARCH The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 anywhere on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of the tape several times 1 Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to ZERO SEARCH CURRENT TAPE COUNTER IS 2 17 25 PRESS REV TO GO TO 0 00 00 2 Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0 00 00 RES SERRE Uh Homo 3 Continue playing the tape 4 Press STOP ZERO SEARCH 5 Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO SEARCHING EOR SEARCH menu 0 00 00 6 Press REV to return to 0 00 00 on the tape 7 Press STOP to stop zero searching PRESS STOP TO CANCEL PRO TECT PLUS LOCKING FEATURE To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work e To Lock Press and hold POWER on the remote for approximately 6 seconds The TIMER and RECORD indicators on the front panel will flash to let you know the feature is activated Pressing POWER while the feature is on will also cause the indicators to flash e To Unlock Press and hold POWER on the remote for approximately six seconds Locking Your VCR If a timer recording is programmed make sure your VCR is turned off Locking your VCR prevents the VCR from being accidentally turned on 34 OTHER FEATURES TRACKING Your VCR has automatic tracking which
5. PROGRAM START TIME TAPE SPEED SLP 1 SP 2 SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE TIMER RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS You can use VCR Plus to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if you get your TV signal off air Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST menu 3 Goto Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT 2 Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER FROM TV LISTING PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU WHEN DONE VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks or Gemstar Development Corporation VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS SWAN CHANNELS 1 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 2 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS 3 SIGNAL TYPE CABLE 4 VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST MY CHANNEL VCR CHANNEL 5 4 3 gt gt gt 23 2 1 USE CH TO SELECT PRESS 0 9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE RECORDING 3 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide VCR PLUS ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
6. VCR is stopped Searches backward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion when tape is paused SEARCH Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped Advances the tape 60 seconds during playback SLOW Used for slow motion playback 20 MENU CLEAR O SPEED F ADV O v TRACKING C A SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow or pause Model VR519 Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR TV or cable antenna system PLAYING A TAPE 1 Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel 3 4 or TV s video input 2 insert a tape in the VCR If the AUTO PLAY feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed e Press FWD or REV to position the tape e Press PLAY if necessary on the remote PLAY PAUSE on VCR to begin tape play e Press PAUSE PLAYePAUSE on VCR for stop action e Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary e Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on VCR to stop playback AUTOMATIC REWIND The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback
7. While rewinding you can press POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Pause If you pause the VCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few minutes to reduce tape wear Automatic 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 21 22 TAPE EJECT Press STOPeEJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape RECORDING If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording 1 Setthe tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote see margin note for information about tape speed settings 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on the VCR to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press the PAUSE button on the remote PLAY PAUSE on VCR instead of STOP CHECK THE SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording b
8. for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV 44 APPENDIX A REFERENCE BACK PANEL IN FROM 9 AUDIO VIDEO ANT or Q Q VHF UHF OUT TO TV 0 0 3 cH 4 3 CH 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups AUDIO and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied INDICATOR PANEL W POWER 3 VCR TIMER e RECORD POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording RECORD and TIMER indicators flash when ProTect Plus locking feature has been activated TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or whe
9. monitor e Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel e Try another tape e Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback Streaks in picture during normal playback e Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture e Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes e 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 e A minus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 Will not record or play Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR e Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette e Check to make sure the tape is not broken APPENDIX A REFERENCE Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote PLAYePAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback e Check the Protect Plus feature Will not record e Check to make sure the safety tab is intact e Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote Rewind does not operate e Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded e Check
10. removes the streaks or snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you 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 You can also use tracking on Model VR519 when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering 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 or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no effect during recording only playback TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begin another recording you would 1 Press INFO twice to display the time counter 2 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 4 Press STOP This is the approximate end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO to remove the time counter from the scr
11. setting manually by using the TVeVCR button on the remote Model VR519 Only Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to ON when using only RF ANTENNA connections and OFF when using the A V output jacks so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR is turned on 39 CONNECTIONS TV WITH RF JACK ONLY This connection assumes e You are connecting antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has only an RF input jack This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection 2 for cable box To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the switch on the back of the VCR Model VR519 Only AUTO TV VCR Setting e Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape CABLE CABLE BOX or ANTENNA 1 Insert a tape 2 n necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording options AUDIO VIDEO 2 Press the TVeVCR button and select a different channel ot Q 0 on the TV n 0 0 40 CONNECTIONS TV WITH AUDIO VIDEO JACKS This connection assumes e You are connecting an antenna cable or cable box system e Your tele
12. system Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR LANGUAGE Select your preferred language and the on screen displays will appear in that language On Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features SETTING UP THE VCR 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE 2 Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE SELECT A LANGUAGE 1 gt ENGLISH 2 ESPANOL 3 FRANCAIS PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE 3 Select English Espanol Spanish or Francais French CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer recordings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH ADD REMOVE CHANNELS SIGNAL TYPE CABLE VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST CABLE BOX SETUP EXIT 10 SETTING UP THE VCR 3 Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP DO YOU USE YOUR CABLE BOX TO RECEIVE ALL CHANNELS OR ONLY SOME
13. the recording VCR When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PLAY PAUSE and then PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR Press the PLAYePAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR by using FWD REV and PLAY PAUSE and then press PLAY PAUSE Press PLAY PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume copying Press STOP EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished Caution The unauthorized recording of television programs or other materials may infringe the rights of others Two VCR Connection CABLE BOX 29 OTHER FEATURES FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays d FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 SETTING UP THE VCR EM Y 2 semine ur Hever Y ELLEN Y nA Y NY 6 connecrions 3 VCR BASICS RECORDING 5 OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS 31 OTHER FEATURES 32 PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the forward or reverse function This section contains several other options available for searching a tape Search features work
14. the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin 27 28 RECORDING STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording e Press and hold the STOP button on the remote STOPeEJECT button on the VCR REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 2 REVIEW EXISTING PROGS 3 USE VCR PLUS CODE 2 Press 2 to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME CHANNEL 104 CABLE START TIME 12 00 AM END TIME 01 50 AM START DATE 10 24 97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO ERASE PRESS MENU FOR NEXT PROG 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program RECORDING USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND EDITING TAPES Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 2 Turn on the TV and VCRs Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of the playback VCR If you have connected your VCR using the audio video jacks press INPUT on the recording VCR s remote to select the line input Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into
15. to make sure the correct VCR plus code is entered e Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin e Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel or times e Power interruption Reset the clock e Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM e Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand e Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start e Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact e VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording e Check to make sure VCR plus setup was completed correctly Internal clock shows incorrect time or date e Power interruption e Check to make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date e Check AUTO DST setting The clock may have adjusted for daylight saving time Time did not adjust for daylight saving time e Check to make sure AUTO DST feature is turned on VCR makes noise when stopped e 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 correctly e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct e Check to make sure the SIGNAL TYPE CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly
16. ATURES The QuickSet Guide is a one time procedure that takes you through specific features to set up your VCR In addition to the Guide there are other features you may want to set up such as Select a language Set up VCR channel list AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Set up for a cable box Set automatic daylight saving time Set the time and date Set up VCR Plus channels Set the REMOTE VCRI VCR2 feature Set the AUTO PLAY feature Set the AUTO TV VCR feature 1 FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 SETTING UP THE VCR 3 VCR BASICS 4 RECORDING 5 OTHER FEATURES 6 CONNECTIONS SETTING UP THE VCR USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR The first time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the guide appears SELECT A LANGUAGE SELECCIONE UN IDIOMA CHOISISSEZ UNE LANGUE 1 ENGLISH 2 ESPANOL 3 FRANCAIS Just follow the step by step procedures until setup is complete Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration If the menu does not appear e Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3CH 4 switch or TV s video line input e Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA IN and OUT jacks e Check your connections If you choose to set up the VCR options individually then go to the next section USING THE ENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu
17. Audio video jacks 39 41 42 45 Auto channel search 10 AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu 11 AUTO DST ON or OFF feature 13 Auto play feature 18 21 Auto TV VCR feature 18 39 40 41 42 Automatic rewind 21 Automatic tracking 21 B Back panel 45 Basic recording 22 Basics learn the 19 Batteries installing in the remote 4 C Cable box setup 9 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 10 Cables 38 Cables positioning 37 Cables types of 38 CHAN buttons 20 CHANNEL button 44 Channel viewing 5 Channels add or remove 12 Channels list VCR 10 CHANNELS menu 9 11 12 16 26 Choosing a VCR connection 39 Cleaning the VCR 49 CLEAR button 20 27 28 33 34 35 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan feature 32 Connections 37 audio video cable 39 choosing 39 TV with audio video jacks 41 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only 42 TV with RF jack only 40 Contents 1 Controls back panel 45 front panel 44 D Displays on screen 36 E Eject tape 22 Express recording 24 F FADV button 20 33 FF button 20 First setup 3 First things first 3 Frame advance 33 Front panel controls 44 FWD button 20 21 32 33 35 44 G GO BACK button 20 51 52 Important information 2 IN FROM ANT jack 45 Index search feature 33 INDEX SEARCH menu 33 Indicator panel 45 INFO button 20 35 36 INPUT button 20 25 J Jacks types of 38 L Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 9 Limited warranty 50 Lo
18. CHANNELS 1 ALL CHANNELS 2 ONLY SOME CHANNELS 3 CANCEL SETUP 4 If you selected ALL CHANNELS enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP ON WHAT CHANNEL DOES THE VCR RECEIVE SIGNALS THE VCR WILL NOW FROM THE CABLE BOX RECEIVE ALL SIGNALS USUALLY 3 4 OR VIDEO FROM THE CABLE BOX ON CHANNEL 04 04 ENTER 01 13 OR INPUT PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU TO CANCEL Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete VCR CHANNELS LIST Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active To AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT Cable Box Setup ALL CHANNELS enter two numbers for output channel of your cable box or press INPUT ONLY SOME CHANNELS if you only use the cable box to tune premium channels CANCEL SETUP select to cancel All Channels If you do not use a cable box for ALL channels then you will want to use a channel list Auto channel search SETTING UP THE VCR 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH ADD REMOVE CHANNELS SIGNAL TYPE CABLE VCR PLUS CHANNEL LI
19. FROM TV LISTING 12876 PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU WHEN DONE 4 Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD ONE TIME DAILY CEVERY DAY WEEKDAYS M F WEEKLY ONCE PER WEEK CANCEL 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME CHANNEL 05 CABLE START TIME 08 00 PM END TIME 09 30 PM START DATE 10 24 97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE 6 Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the remote if necessary Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME CHANNEL 03 CABLE START TIME 08 00 PM END TIME 09 30 PM START DATE 10 24 97 FRI TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT PRESS MENU TO SAVE VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER PLEASE RE ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode number The output channel of your cable box appears in the channel item of the timer recording menu if you ve set up for a cable box Turn on the cable box and tune it to
20. NU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 AUTO PLAY OFF AUTO TV VCR OFF Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OPTION If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that has a VCR2 VCR29 LD or DVDeVCR2 button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the REMOTE CONTROL item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or DVDeVCR2 button to change PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE REMOTE CONTROL VCR2 2 AUTO PLAY OFF AUTO PLAY OFF 3 AUTO TV VCR OFF AUTO TV VCR OFF The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD or DVDeVCR2 button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it To change the remote setting back to VCR1 display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press VCR1 on your compatible remote 17 ks t 18 AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automati
21. PROGS 3 USE VCR PLUS CODE 3 Select 1 to CREATE A NEW PROGRAM HOW OFTEN SHOULD THIS PROGRAM RECORD ONE TIME DAILY CEVERY DAY WEEKDAYS M F WEEKLY CONCE PER WEEK CANCEL 4 Select how often you want the program to record PROGRAM 1 CONE TIME CHANNEL 05 CABLE START TIME END TIME meg ee START DATE TAPE SPEED SLP PRESS MENU TO CANCEL 5 Enter the data for the program with the number buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The output of your cable box appears in the channel item of the timer recording if you ve set up for a cable box For cable box turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin 25 RECORDING 26 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM 1 HAS BEEN SAVED CHANNEL 03 CABLE REMEMBER TO INSERT A START TIME 08 00 PM RECORDABLE TAPE AND END TIME 09 30 PM TURN THE VCR OFF BEFORE START DATE 10 24 97 FRI THE
22. R PLUS CHANNEL LIST CABLE BOX SETUP EXIT 3 Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS CHANNEL LIST screen VCR CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 5 iss 4 gt oh lt gt 2 1 USE CH TO SELECT PRESS 0 9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE 4 Enter the data following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR CHANNEL MY CHANNEL 46 23 USE CH TO SELECT PRESS 0 9 TO CHANGE PRESS MENU TO SAVE Screen is for an example only WHAT S NEXT ADDITIONAL SET UP FEATURES IN THE PREFERENCES MENU The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV Canadian List Allarcom Pay Television Superchannel Arts amp Entertainment Cable News Network Headline News Cable News Network Canadian Home Shopping Network Canal Famille Cathay International Television inc Chinavision Canada Corp Country Music Television Family Channel First Choice First Choice Two First Choice Three First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia The Weather Network MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld CBC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran B Super Ecran C Telatino Network TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice 4 Vision TY Canada s Faith Network Youth TV Canada inc SETTING UP THE VCR 1 Press ME
23. ST CABLE BOX SETUP EXIT 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH WHAT TYPE OF SIGNAL ARE YOU USING 1 CABLE TV 2 ANTENNA 3 gt DETECT AUTOMATICALLY O CANCEL 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose DETECT AUTOMATICALLY the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH NOM SCANNING CHANNEL 14 PRESS ANY KEY TO CANCEL The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis detect If this should happen select 1 or 2 for the system you have Auto Channel Search Use the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature to place all available channels in memory If you ever change cable or antenna signals you may need to AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH again 11 12 SETTING UP THE VCR To Change the Signal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the SIGNAL TYPE between CABLE and ANTENNA To ADD or REMOVE Channels You may want to add or remove channels after you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH especially if some of the channels have weak signals o
24. cally AUTO TV VCR MODEL VR519 ONLY This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANTENNA IN and OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV s video input and you don t want your antenna cable signal interrupting the VCR Auto TV VCR Pressing TVeVCR on the remote will still switch between the VCR and TV mode VCR mode VCR indicator in the display panel lights TV mode VCR indicator turns off VCR BASICS LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTED FIRST THINGS FIRST Y PEDE Y Y A recone Y ELLE Y 6 connections E 6 CONNECTIONS These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR Learning the remote control functions playing a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that P SETTING UP THE VCR However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading 3 VCR BASICS 4 RECORDING 5 OTHER FEATURES VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to wat
25. ch a movie or tape your favorite show 19 REMOTE BUTTONS CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording FADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion when tape is paused GO BACK Switches between 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 press to go back to previous menu INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back of the VCR MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen Used to select a menu item or exit a menu Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on and off RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REV Rewinds the tape when the
26. ches deep 300 mm Weight 7 0 pounds 3 2 kg Storage Temperature 22 Fto 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 compatibility requirements CLEANING THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet 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 using a nonabrasive antistatic cleaner and polisher Specifications are subject to change 49 APPENDIX A REFERENCE LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges e One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your VCR How you get service e Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Servicenter To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR S
27. cking feature 34 M MENU button 9 10 12 13 14 17 20 26 27 28 Menus accessing 5 N Number buttons 14 20 O On screen displays 36 Other features 31 OUT TO TV jack 45 Overheating 37 P Panel indicator 45 PAUSE button 20 21 22 33 35 Picture search options 32 PLAY button 20 21 32 33 PLAY PAUSE button 21 22 32 33 44 Playing a Tape 21 POWER button 20 21 34 44 POWER indicator 45 Power surges 37 PREFERENCES menu 16 17 Pro Tect Plus locking feature 34 Problem solving 46 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25 27 Q QuickSet guide 8 R RECORD button 20 22 24 44 RECORD indicator 34 45 Recording basic 22 express 24 speeds 22 timer 25 Remote buttons 20 installing batteries 4 sensor 44 REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 option 17 Remove or add channels 12 REV button 20 21 32 33 34 44 Review programs screen 28 Reviewing programs 28 Rewind automatic 21 Safety tab 22 Search commercial scan 32 forward 32 frame advance 33 index 33 reverse 32 slow motion 32 zero 34 SEARCH button 20 32 33 34 Sensor remote 44 SET TIME AND DATE screen 14 Set up cable box 9 first 3 language 8 VCR 7 Signal type selecting 12 Signal type changing 12 SLOW button 20 32 Slow motion playback 32 Solving problems 46 Specifications 49 Speed LP 22 SLP 22 SPEED button 21 22 24 27 Speeds recording 22 STOP button 21 22 24 28 33 34 35 STOPeEJECT button 21 22 24 28 44 S
28. d do not expose this product to rain or moisture TABLE OF CONTENTS ESC nelle ai 3 Setting up the VCR iesiictssinisucer Dii sees ER ER Deve ee Ce C VU aDoede 7 Using the QuickSet Guide eee eeeretettnttttes 8 Using the Menu to Set Up Features essere 8 III e 8 Cable BOX SEU oci EHI ere ERR 9 VER Channels EISE noo ht e podre retient 10 To Auto Channel Search eee 10 To Change the Signal Type serere 12 To Add or Remove Channels sess 12 MANS and Date soient trt nee ipee NU 2 Set Daylight Saving Time eerte 12 Set the Time and Date ccsssssssscsssessecesceccssssessesseceeces 13 VCR Plust Channels ccsessscssssssessssssscssessececsessesessesscseees 14 What s Next Additional Set Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu cccscssesccsssssscecsecsssecsecsesscece l6 Remote VCR I VCR2 Option 0 ccccssssssessssesecscecesceseeccescssenes I7 AUO Fla an E AN 8 Auto TV VCR Model VRS 19 Only seen 18 VCR BASICS gasses re ellers ere ende 19 Remote BUECODS 5 en bun RAV LU Git een 20 Playing a lape cose Hen ntu sah LEE 2l Automatic Rewind ceccssssesssesecssesssssssssscssecsesssecsecascussscssessesensenees 2l TapE EEC X X 22 REESE eem PR 22 Check the Safety Tab csssssssessessessssssesssssescsecuecsessessssucsneeaes 22 jg dpI m 23 Reco
29. deo cables e 1 splitter To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button ts not required Model VR519 Only AUTO TV VCR Setting e Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled 1 Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable box using one of the recording options 2 Select an unscrambled channel on the TV Ry CABLE ANTENNA APPENDIX A REFERENCE This section gives you some additional information about the VCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 43 APPENDIX A REFERENCE FRONT PANEL Remote Sensor CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory Adjusts tracking when a tape is playing FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used
30. e DETECT AUTOMATICALLY was selected for the SIGNAL TYPE in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu select either CABLE TV or ANTENNA 47 APPENDIX A REFERENCE 48 Tape plays back in slow motion e Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 e Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically e Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER indicator flashes e Clock is not set e Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set e TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect Plus Locking feature is activated Time counter disappears during searching e This is normal On screen menus appear in English French or Spanish e Check LANGUAGE feature APPENDIX A REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Format VHS Record Playback Video Model VR519 4 head Video Model VR344 2 head System Audio Mono record playback Video Signal System EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal Antenna Tuner USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels Type Power Requirement Power Consumption AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 18 watts Dimensions 3 7 inches high 93 mm 15 inches wide 380 mm 11 9 in
31. e TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 TURN ON THE VCR The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on a menu screen appears This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR If you choose not to use this Guide you can set up each feature individually Go to the next step to understand how to move through and change items in the menu system STEP 7 ACCESS THE MENUS The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the AUTO PLAY setting you would do the following VCR Viewing Channel When using the ANTENNA jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 When using the audio video jacks to connect your VCR tune your TV to the TV s video input FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT 2 Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY OFF 3 AUTO TV VCR OFF 3 Press 2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 REMOTE CONTROL VCR1 2 AUTO PLAY 3 AUTO TV VCR See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the AUTO PLAY feature STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR SETTING UP THE VCR ON SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL SET UP FE
32. e screen PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT VCR Plus Channel List 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 14 SETTING UP THE VCR VCR PLUS WORKSHEET Broadcast or VCR Plus Channel Channel Number Cable TV Station Number You Receive the Name Station On Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List American Movie Classics Arts amp Entertainment Black Entertainment Bravo Cable News Network Cinemax Cinemax 2 The Discovery Channel The Disney Channel Entertainment Television ESPN Sports Network The Family Channel Home Box Office Home Box Office 2 Home Box Office 3 The Learning Channel Lifetime The Movie Channel Music Television The Nashville Network Nickelodeon Nostalgia Television Quality Value Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner Network Television USA Network Video Hits Viewer s Choice ESN 33 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta W WOR New York See next page for Canadian List Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus channel number assigned 15 16 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH ADD REMOVE CHANNELS SIGNAL TYPE CABLE VC
33. een and return to the normal display mode Hours Minutes Seconds 35 36 OTHER FEATURES ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY RECORD etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displayed 1 Press INFO to see the on screen displays 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 3 Press INFO again to return to the normal display No displays appear on the screen Turning off the VCR also resets the displays STOP CH 05 0 50 00 11 18 96 MON 01 30PM SLP On screen display Timer counter only does not time out Normal display CONNECTIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE FIRST THINGS FIRST CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging any power 2 SETTING UP THE VCR cords into the wall outlet Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables 3 VCR BASICS Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back 4 RECORDING panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible gt OTHER FEATURES
34. ervicenter ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of video audio heads e Remote control batteries e A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e 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 to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your VCR outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 30 3 CH 4 switch 45 Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 12 ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12
35. etes 4 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only sess 42 Appendix A Reference esee esee ee eene eene enue 43 Ausdauer 44 Back Fanell m 45 indicator Panel ciet P Eu bare edit RR 45 Troubleshooting Tips scsssssscsesscssesscsecssesssssessessessecescarceereeceecuees 46 SPS CIN CAC ONS 525s 49 Cleaning the VC R esie n caine e REESE ERE 49 Limited Varan nra a uti bito Rd 50 FIRST THINGS FIRST HI MY NAME I SUSAN and I wrote this User s Guide It s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience And think you ll be pleased with the features that can be accessed through the on screen menus READ THE FIRST THREE SECTIONS The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR and show you how to set the VCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR WHAT S LEFT The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index Y 2 serne ve THEveR Y ELLEN Y ESSEN Y EGE Y comicios E FIRST THINGS FIRST 2 SETTING UP THE VCR 3 VCR BASICS 4 RECORDING 5 OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video casset
36. io stereo connect the one labeled mono If one is not labeled mono you may need a Y adapter 38 CONNECTIONS CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways to hook up your VCR depending on whether or not you have cable and if you have cable whether you have a cable box and if some of the channels are scrambled and well you get the picture Three connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR hookup that works e TV with RF Jack only TV with audio video jacks e TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO VIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has A V jacks highly recommend using them to get even better picture and sound quality when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not sharing the signal from the RF cable DON T FORGET ABOUT THE TV VCR FEATURE The TV VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV Model VR344 The TV VCR feature automatically switches the VCR to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or you press the PLAY button You can change the
37. n the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off Flashes when the clock is not set Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when ProTect Plus locking feature has been activated VCR Indicator Applies Only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TVeVCR button to turn on or off e VCR indicator on Picture from VCR e VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel 45 46 APPENDIX A REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS No power e Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet e Check to make sure your connections are correct VCR does not respond to remote e Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote e The batteries may need changing e Make sure the REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing e Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off e Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel e Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback e Press TVeVCR to turn VCR indicator on e Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR e Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected e Check video cable connections between VCR and TV
38. r you don t want to watch them 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS ADD REMOVE CHANNELS CHANNEL 115 IS PRESENTLY ADDED CHANNEL 115 IS PRESENTLY REMOVED PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS INFO TO ADD PRESS MENU TO EXIT TIME AND DATE Before you set the time and date set the AUTO DST Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area Set Daylight Saving Time 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT Selecting Channels The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote SETTING UP THE VCR 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 SET TIME AND DATE 2 AUTO DST ON 3 Press 2 to turn AUTO DST ON or OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR s clock to automatically adjust for daylight saving time e Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s clock to adjust for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT
39. rding Features ccsssssssssssssssessssssssssscecessessssssessessucsaccusesseseees 24 Express Recording XPR ccsccssssssscsscssssecsesssessessecsecsscsseeecs 24 Timer Recording s scsscsssssescssssssssssssecessessnsacrsesassosenssessecevses 25 Timer Recording with VCR Plus ees 26 Stopping a Timer Recording eee 28 Reviewing and Clearing Programs 2 e 28 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes 29 Other Features ccccsscsscsssssscscenssccsscsstessersecaccessssecancenes 31 Picture Search Options ssscssssssssssssssssssecsesecsesssececessessecssscsecesecenss 32 Forward and Reverse Search ees 32 SOW TOON sites am aD ER E M ETE 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS Fram Advance ciann 33 INGEN Searches ANA 33 LFO SEAE anina e a A 34 Pro lect Plus Locking Feature eene 34 TACKI encor 35 Time Counti uoce coo adntaia ba eode 35 On Screen Displays aceto eh ERR rensende 36 COMING CUIONS em 37 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 37 Connecting Your VCR ssssssscosenssosssesseserscsesssseceecussesseccesssvseacsnssenees 38 jacks and Cables oC oa 38 Choosing a VCR Connection esee 39 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 39 Don t Forget About the TV VCR Feature 39 TV with RF Jack Only orne 40 TV with Audio Video Jacks eec eseetee
40. rding lets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time e Timer Recording with VCR Plus lets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV guides EXPRESS RECORDING XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration REC CH 36 REC CH 36 RECORD LENGTH 0 00 RECORD LENGTH 1 30 PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH PRESS REC TO SET LENGTH Each time you press the RECORD button you add 30 minutes to the recording time up to 4 hours Express Recording The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you Express recording is a great way to indicate and then automatically turns off tape the last quarter of the game or the last part of a movie when you have to leave To stop an express recording press and hold STOP on the remote STOP EJECT on the VCR for a few seconds 24 RECORDING TIMER RECORDING You can set up as Many as eight timer recording programs 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS TIME CHANNELS PREFERENCES LANGUAGE EXIT 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 CREATE A NEW PROGRAM 2 REVIEW EXISTING
41. s PAUSE or PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically XNUEX SCARCA records an index mark on the tape every time you start a FEBER recording During playback you can locate the program you want TO BEGIN SCANNING to play by the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR EM ek A SPECIFIC INDEX NUMBER will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape PRESS SEARCH TO EXIT To Search 1 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH HESSEN menu on the TV screen SEARCHING FOR INDEX NUMBER 12 2 If you want to search a certain number of index marks press two number buttons to enter the number of marks you want to search Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry kese oroe To CANCEL 3 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you INDEX SEARCH did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the CP EIE EAE next index mark and begin playback INDEX MARKS 4 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR PRESS STOP TO CANCEL e A mark too close to your location on the tape e The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less e The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape 33 OTHER FEATURES
42. te recorder FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 1 UNPACK WHAT S IN THE BOX The following items come packed in the box e VCR e Remote control e RF coaxial cable STEP 2 INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote 1 Remove the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place batteries in the remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover STEP 3 CONNECT YOUR VCR If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV use the VCR s IN FROM ANTENNA and OUT TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the Connections section toward the back of the manual CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA FIRST THINGS FIRST STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely 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 e If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable set the 3CH 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 the channel you want to use on your TV e If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks with audio video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See th
43. topping a timer recording 28 1 Tab safety 22 Table of contents 1 Tape eject 22 Tape playing a 21 Tape speeds 22 Time and date set 13 set daylight saving 12 Time counter 35 TIME menu 13 TIMER indicator 34 45 Timer recording 25 stopping 28 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25 28 Tips troubleshooting 46 TRACKING buttons 21 32 35 44 Tracking feature 35 Troubleshooting tips 46 TVeVCR button 18 21 39 44 v VCR cleaning 49 VCR channels list 10 VCR indicator 45 VCR MAIN MENU 9 10 12 13 14 17 25 26 28 VCR Plus channel list 26 PlusCode number 27 setting up channels 14 using 26 worksheet for channels 15 VCR PLUS4 CHANNEL LIST menu 16 26 VCR Plus menu 26 VCR setting up 7 Viewing channel 5 Ww Warranty limited 50 Z ZERO search feature 34 ZERO SEARCH menu 34 53 If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter 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 THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15226080 VQTS3338 A
44. ut fewer programs can be recorded on the tape On Model VR519 special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed 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 SLP 6Hr 8Hr Cassette SP T 120 2Hr T 160 2Hr 40Min Now that you ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR Pil explain the different recording features that are available to SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus Copying and Editing Tapes d rinsT THINGS FIRST SETTING UP THE VCR 3 VCR BASICS RECORDING D OTHER FEATURES CONNECTIONS N Ww RECORDING RECORDING FEATURES There are four ways to record programs e Recording lets you press one button to start recording a program See VCR Basics section e Express Recording lets you start recording a program you are watching and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time Timer Reco
45. vision has audio video jacks This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Record one channel while watching another except when using a cable box for all channels To use this connection you must have e 1 coaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box e 2 audio video cables To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TVeVCR button is not required Model VR519 Only AUTO TV VCR Setting e Set the AUTO TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape CABLE CABLE BOX hi ANTENNA 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording options 2 Select a different channel on the TV 41 CONNECTIONS 42 TV WITH AUDIO VIDEO JACKS AND CABLE BOX TO UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY This connection assumes e You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels e Your TV has audio video input jacks This connection provides e Mono sound playback from VCR e Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the cable box while watching an unscrambled channel To use this connection you must have All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR For Cable Box Setup select ALL CHANNELS See page 9 e 3 coaxial cables e 2 audio vi
46. well for tapes recorded at the SLP speed on Model VR344 and the SP or SLP speed on Model VR519 FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can view a tape during play or play pause Sound is turned off during picture search 1 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse 2 Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion 1 Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few minutes COMMERCIAL SCAN SEARCH BUTTON This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments e Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 60 seconds e Press SEARCH to cancel commercial scan and return to normal playback Insert Tape Don t forget to insert a recorded tape when using the search features OTHER FEATURES FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another 1 Press PAUSE on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to freeze the action during playback 2 Press FADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Pres
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