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1. 4 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a spedific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR 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 NDEX SEARCH Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number Press SEARCH to exit I NDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel 31 OTHER FEATURES Go To Search The Go To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate a counter reading anywhere on the tape When the VCR locates the counter reading it will begin playback dias POSER GO TO SEARCH 2 Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO TO SEARCH menu Corrent bags ccunter is appears on the screen 2 17 25 Press REV or FWD 3 Pressnumber buttonsto enter the hour s and or minutes of to go to 0 00 00 the counter reading you want the VCR to go to Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press SEARCH to exit 4 Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse 5 Press STOP to stop Go To searching Pr o
2. Program 1 One ti me Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Ti me 09 30 PM Start Date 10 24 98 SAT Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save 6 Changethe 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 VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR 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 Turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin Timer recordings will not be lost in the event of an extended power outage 25 RECORDING 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue St o pping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an express recording e Press and hold the STOP button fo
3. video cassette recorder user s guide VR525 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC cover or back No bein parts nc To reduce the risk of fire or SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture 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 f Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock match A wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Nit Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire J n j la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage 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 dose to the point of cable entry as practi
4. Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 5 Press PLAY 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 1 Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material 2 Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes OTHER FEATURES FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one stop action frame after another during playback Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 Press PAUSE to freeze the action 2 Press EADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 3 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback INDEX SEARCH The VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you start a recording During playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR will search forward or reverse from the location you are on the tape To Search 1 Press STOP 2 Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen 3 If you want to search through 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
5. index 2 setting UptheVCR E VCR Basics 4 recording E OTHER FEATURES Y ELI Y ENSIS Y LEM Y Don Y LL i 6 Connections READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder First Things Fir st St ep E Un pack What sin the Box The following items come packed in the box e VCR e Remote control e RF coaxial cable STEP 2 Install Batteriesin 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 the batteriesin the remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace the cover CABLE CABLE BOX Mi 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 ANT IN and RF OUT jacksfor a good signal asshown 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 First Things First STEP 4 PLUGIN 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 f you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable set the
6. 3 CH 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 the TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 turn on thevcr Press POWER to turn on the VCR STEP 7 Access th e 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 amp j EJ VCR Viewing Channel When using the ANT IN and RF OUT 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 Fir st 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language 0 Exit 2 Press5to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver 3 Press2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES Remote Control Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver 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 Upthe VCR on screen guideand Additional Set up features Below is a list of set up features that you may want to set up
7. S OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER indicator appears in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR When recording from a cable box or satellite receiver turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin The VCR channel should be set to the cable box s output channel usually Channel 3 or 4 23 RECORDING 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 induding AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR dock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press M ENU to save Program 1 One Ti me Program 1 has been saved Channel 03 Cable Start Ti me 08 00 PM End Ti me 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 97 TUE Tape Speed SLP 1 SP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue Timer Recording with VCR Plus VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus You can use VCR Plus to simplify timer programming if you have Sa ene cable TV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if 4 Channels you receive your TV signal off air CHANN
8. 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 either the remote s POWER or OFF button The front panel POWER indicator flashes when the feature is activated POWER will also flash if you attempt to turn on the VCR while the feature is on e To Unlock the feature and turn on the VCR Press and hold either the remote s POWER or VCR button 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 32 OTHER FEATURES TRACKING f H Your VCR has automatic tracking which removesthe streaks or ours snow from the picture Automatic tracking is activated when you Minutes 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 TRACK buttons to remove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture Seconds When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACK 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 act
9. and mono sound quality and must be used if audio video connections are not available for your TV 23 Tm o Q These jacks are required for antenna or cable TV connections The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled ANT IN and RF OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and mono sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks Q These jacks are used for most audio video connections between Audio Video Jack components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are color coded yellow for video and white for audio If your TV only hastwo inputs for audio stereo you may need a Y adapter to hear sound from both channels Choosinga VCRConnection There are several different ways to connect your VCR depending on whether or not you have cable service and if you have a cable box and whether some of the channels are scrambled and maybe you have a satellite receiver along with cable but no cable box ora satellite receiver and no cable or well you get the picture Five connections are described in this section and one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that works 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 connect additional components n
10. before you begin using your VCR for the first time 2 setting UptheVCR Select a Language SetupVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search E VCR Basics e SetTime and Date Set upVCR Plus Channels 4 recording e Set the RemoteVCRI AVCR2 feature e Set the Auto Play feature e Set theAuto TV VCR feature 5 OTHER FEATURES e Set the EnergySaver feature 6 Connections N Setting Upthe VCR USING THE MENU to set upfeatures You can set up features by using the menu system Each feature is explained in this section language Select your preferred language and the on screen displays will appear in that language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Ti mer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language l English 2 Espanol 3 Fran ais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English Espa ol Spanish or Francais French VCR CHANNELSLIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary 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 On Screen Menus Not all the VCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features Setting Upthe VCR To Auto Channel Search 1 Press MENU to display the
11. e Check to make sure the clock is set accurately check AM PM and date e Check Daylight Saving setting The clock may have adjusted for daylight saving time Time did not adjust for daylight saving time e Check to make sure daylight saving feature is set correctly VCR makes noise w hen stopped e VCRisremoving 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 45 46 appendix r efer ence 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 e f Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead e May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contact your local cable company for more information 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 w ith safety tab removed does not start to play automatically e Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON TIM ER 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 indica
12. onhectlofi iscacoie ir pci rbi bL eth ep rebas 37 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 37 Dont Forget about the AUTO TV VCR Feature 37 TV With RE JaK ONIY ionian 38 TV with Audio Video Jat Mo otii tu Re erpiatn 39 TV with audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels O nly 40 Appendix Reference eene 41 Front PSIG NR T 42 Indicator cr act ere ee reece re atiam n edenda 43 Back PAINE sicci nenikted Unus tun Ecc a Rm Caen icr em CPU bodied 43 Troubleshooting T IS iriirihia 44 SC CANONS onte sitae hit pst e duos EA reU ae 47 Cleaning Eg VER see tan rede ombre emn bera 47 Limited W af ranty asscicsauso dieto tasa ni a a tee Senna 48 First Things First Hi my nameis Liz and I wrote this User s Guide It s my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience You ll find that I ve arranged this manual to clearly explain all of your VC R s features Read the First Three sections The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR and show you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR Wh at 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
13. or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes 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 appendix reference 3 CH 4 switch 5 43 A Accessing menus 5 Add or remove channels 10 ANT IN jack 5 43 Audio video jacks 5 18 43 Auto channel search 9 Auto play feature 6 15 19 Auto TV VCR 15 37 Automatic rewind 20 Automatic tracking 19 Back Panel 43 Basics learn the 17 Batteries installing in the remote 4 C Cables 36 positioning 35 CHANNEL buttons 18 Channel List 24 Channel VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 42 Channels add or remove 10 Channels list VCR 8 Choosing a VCR connection 37 Cleaning the VCR 47 CLEAR button 18 Clearing programs 26 Commercial scan 30 Connecting your VCR 4 36 Connections 35 audio video cable 37 TV with audio video jacks 39 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to un scramble pay channels o
14. set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set and there is no cassette in the VCR Also flashes when clock has not been set VCR Indicator Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button to turn on or off e VCR indicator on Picture from VCR e VCR indicator off Picture from TV channel Ba ck Pan el VIDEO AUDIO 6 9 RFOUT 6 6 i O OUT 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 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 L to record from these jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied 43 4A appendix 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 Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR 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 i
15. ELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels Setting Up the Channel List 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do VCR Channel My Channel it now A 46 3 l Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu Use CH4 to select Press 0 9 to change 3 Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on Press MENU to save 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 Ti me Channels Preferences Language If you receive all channels through your cable box on Channel 3 or 4 you must Exit use the regular Timer Recording method to record programs VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks 24 of Gemstar Development Corporation RECORDING 2 Press1to display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing Press MENU to cancel 3 Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television programming guide VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number 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 ti me Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week Cancel 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded
16. MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press5 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES Remote Control VCR1 Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REM OTE VCRI VCR2 Option If you own a compatible RCA GE or ProScan remote that hasa VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD 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 VCR2 DVD 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 4 EnergySaver 2 00 EnergySaver 2 00 Remote Control Option Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR Setting Upthe VCR The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1 Display the PREFERENCES menu press 1 and then press VCR on the VCR s remote AUTO PLAY This feature allowsthe VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF e Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing a
17. RD button to set up the recording duration REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 REC CH 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Press REC to set length Each time you press the RECORD button you increase the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate and then automatically turns off To stop an express recording press and hold STOP fora few seconds 22 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 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 Ti me Channels Preferences Language Exit 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TI MER RECORDI NGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR PLUS Code 3 Select 1to Create a New Program How often should this program record One ti me Daily every day Weekdays M F Weekly once per week Cancel 4 Select how often you want the program to record Program 1 One time Channel Start Time End Time monem Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAM
18. VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer Recordings Ti me 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 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 0 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 Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cance 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 CHAN up or down should only select the active channels 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 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 Setting Upthe 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
19. aner and polisher Specifications are subject to change 47 48 appendix r efer ence Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e Ninety days for labor charges One year for parts The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR e Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center 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 Service Center To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental e Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed What your warranty does not cover e 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 Batteries AVCRthat has been modified or incorporated into other products
20. cal Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning this card allows usto contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the product Model No VR525 Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things Fi SU issscstsunncenamsnnsanacaasinensuaistanniianncatens 3 Setting Up the VCR auaspongpdsdpea d dddonn OX nn 7 Using the Menu to Set up Features eene 8 Bep cles eens eee eee 8 VCR MIUICHNCN inina 8 To Auto Channel Search ssisaivadgugvessraiei ua vnm aae 9 To Change the Signal Type sssri 10 To Add or Remove Channels nsee 10 Timeand Dateren 10 Set D aylight SavingT ime sene 10 Set the Time alu D EB sacos cna cedi itecto npe itin 11 VCR PLUSE CHANNELS assisted dpud taedet ru 12 Additional Set up Features in the Preferences Menu 14 Remote VG RI VCR 20 ption sss ssssssssrrnsssrrrensnrrnrrensnrrrennrrrennsns 14 PUNO Pl Viccen 15 AUO TNIV O P Nesoustanthicdudicsointea A 15 Elie GySBVBE seipinn E n Rodi 16 Died c 17 Remote BULTOBS s aout esci raerbi one aa 18 Playing aT ape ots uci REND END RI DEO 19 Automatic ROW II scere te date ded beoe ia du
21. 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 or 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 CHAN 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 Channel 115 is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED Press CLEAR to remove Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit Press MENU to exit Timeand 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 Ti me Channels Preferences Language 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 Exit Setting Upthe VCR 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TI ME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto DST ON 3 Press2to turn Auto DST ON or OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR s clock to automatically adjust for daylight saving time Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s dock to adjust
22. d then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels In menu mode pressto go back to the previous menu Oo Oo INFO Showsthe status displays on the TV screen OOOO OOOOO O Do INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR stuner Line input refersto the signal coming from the component connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR MENU Bringsup VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen e o w gt Q A o e m 2 D z m z c Oo T gt z z m m Q I 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 O o PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback or recording PLAY Playsatape REC Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REV Rewindsthe tape when the VCR is stopped Searches backward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed SEARCH Displays INDEX and GO TO Search menus on TV screen when VCR is stopped Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback Each press advancesthe tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SLOW Used for slow motion playback SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP VCR BAsICS STOP Stops the current VCR function such as reco
23. dex 32 slow motion 30 SEARCH button 18 Set time and date manually 11 Set up first 3 language 8 using menus 8 Set up the VCR 6 Signal type changing 10 SLOW button 18 Slow motion search 30 SLP 20 Solving problems 44 SP 20 Specifications 47 SPEED button 18 STOP button 19 STOP EJECT button 42 Stopping atimer recording 26 T Tape eject 20 Tape Speeds 20 Time and date setting 11 Time Counter 33 TIMER indicator 43 Timer recording 22 23 stopping 26 with VCR Plus 22 Tips troubleshooting 44 TRACK buttons 19 Tracking 33 Troubleshooting tips 44 TVeVCR button 19 V VCR channel list 8 VCR cleaning 47 VCR Indicator 43 VCR Plus setting up channels 12 worksheet for channels 12 VCR Plus channel list 12 Canada 13 USA 12 VCR Plus channels 12 VCR Plus recording 25 VCR viewing channel 5 W Warranty limited 48 X XPR express recording 22 51 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 fX THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15313740 Rev 1 eff As an Enercy Sran Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined t
24. different channel on the TV CABLE ANTENNA TV with audio Video jacksand Cable box to unscramblepay channelsonly This connection assumes You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels e Your TV has audio video input jacks This connection provides 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 e 3 coaxial cables e 2 audio video cables e 1 splitter To connect All scrambled channels must be view ed 1 Connect cables as shown through the VCR 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 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 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 CABLE ANTENNA 40 appendix 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 TroubleshootingTips section in this Appe
25. e 20 Tape OCLs CR 20 eralel ge 0 mee TN 20 Check the Salety Tab ioci poi opt dai 20 Recording isssosennaxianii anao nO ea nda OC Roa 21 Recording FEQUUINES MR NUN 22 Express Recording X PR ss ssssrsssssrrrrrnssrrrrensnrrnnnnssnrrrenrrrrensnns 22 Timer Recording NOU S 23 Timer Recording with VCR PIS ssssssrssessrirrssrrrrrrrerrrrrrennnn 24 Setting Up the Channel List ie 24 Using VB PIS iison 24 Stabpihiga T IRSE RECO MONG octies como Ert kom 26 Reviewing and C learing Programs sene 26 UsingTwo VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes 27 Other Features isssisisiniiiisivavunininasanunnesavaviinanna anuna 29 Picture Search O DUONG sssssssssrsssesssssrrnrrerienessssrrnirenssssnsssrrrrrennnsnnrns 30 Forward and Reverse Search sssss 30 Slow MODO o eiie eret Rn rei ete ebbe Vere eR 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS Commercial Scan SEARCH BUTTON nnn 30 Frame A OVE Boca dontedtetwend Co crai cafe RUE S 31 GO TO SAN CDU sistens aaee ETENA 31 Index Sear Chassin 31 Pro Tect Plus Locking PeatllB uce edoceri ia 32 TEACKIN O PR 32 TIME COUNTE iainih e a a n en E 33 OM SCP SEN DISPlay Sausie R 33 ConnectiolS ccscesceccsssnisssssssssnsnsnntisnsasnsasnintasnnsdnesenesesistens 35 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 35 Connecting You VI Basses invitus et iri lor Hn pus 36 Jacks and C NGS iscritto dp aa apte ip ii ua 36 Choosing a VCR C
26. e steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape CABLE CABLE BOX Db on 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another l Begin recording a program using one of the recording features VIDEO AUDIO 2 Pressthe TV VCR button and select a different channel 6 6 on the TV 6 6 TV with Audio Video jacks This connection assumes e You are connecting an antenna cable or cable box system e Your television has audio video jacks This connection provides 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 Auto TV VCR Setting e Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape CABLE CABLE BOX M m l Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another l Begin recording a program using one of the recording features 2 Select a
27. ecordings Ti me 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 3 Press 4 to display the VCR Plus Channel List screen VCR Channel My Channe 5 is 4 3 Use CH4 to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save 4 Enterthe data following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channe 46 gt 23 Use CHt to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV 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 MusicTelevision The Nashville Network Nickelodeon NostalgiaTelevision QualityValue Cable Showtime Showtime 2 Sports Channel Turner NetworkTelevision USA Network Video Hits 1 Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 WGN Chicago WTBS Atlanta WWOR NewYork See next page for Canadian List W w O Ug EOGUNSaRRY 8GUunEGRRNEOSBOERSOBESRBPDESUARUDUS VCR Plus Channel List Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus channel
28. ers 7 Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying 9 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying Two VCR Connection 10 Repeat steps 6 9 to copy or edit additional segments CABLE BOX VIDEO AUDIO IN e 6 RF OUT f i9 RECORDING VCR 27 OTHER FEATURES featuresto enhanceVCRoper ation Picture Search O ptions Pro Tect Plus Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays 2 setting UptheVCR E VCR Basics 4 recording P OTHER FEATURES 6 Connections 2 O OTHER FEATURES Picture Search Options The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons This section contains several other options available for searching a tape Forward and Reverse Search You can search a tape during playback Sound is turned off during picture search Search works well for tapes recorded at either the SP or SLP speed 1 PressFWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse 2 Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback 2 During playback press PAUSE and then FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback 3 Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed of the search 4
29. for daylight saving time Set the Time and Date 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press3to display the TIME menu 3 Press 1to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TI ME AND DATE Spring forward Fall backw ard Time hh mm 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 recording falling within this time frame Date Press MENU to cance 4 Enterthe data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions 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 SET TI ME AND DATE Ti me 12 34 PM Date 11 18 97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen Setting Upthe VCR 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 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU VCR Plus Timer R
30. hat this product or product model meets the Enercy Sran guidelines for energy efficiency
31. he VCR will turn off after rewinding Ta pe Eject Press STOP EJ ECT on the VCR STOP on remote when it is stopped to ejec the tape A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off Recording If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording Tape Speeds 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the i SP Standard Play emote z Gives the best quality recording 2 Press the RECORD button REC on the remote to begin but fewer programs can be recording recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance If you jus want to pause the recording for a short time work well when you play back such as during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP tapes recorded in this speed LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing Check th e Safety Tab back tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed 3 Press STOP to stop recording 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 isin place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed 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 Safety Tab Recording Time SP SLP If the safety tab is removed and you wa
32. list for your viewing area or contact your cable company Using the list may save you some time Setting Upthe VCR VCR Pl us Wor ksh eet Broadcast or VCR Plus Channel Channel Number Cable TV Station Number You Receive the Name Station On Two Digit VCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV Canadian List Allarcom PayTelevision 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 MusicTelevision Family Channel First Choice First ChoiceTwo First ChoiceThree First Choice Four House of Commons La Chaine Francaise The Learning Channel MeteoMedia T he Weather Network MuchMusic Network MusiquePlus Nashville Network Newsworld C BC Le Reseau des Sports The Sports Network Super Ecran Super Ecran B Super Ecran C Telatino Network TV5 Montreal Viewer s Choice 1 Viewer s Choice 2 Viewer s Choice 3 Viewer s Choice 4 VisionT V Canada s Faith Network YouthTV Canada Inc 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 Setting Upthe VCR Additional SET UPfeaturesin the Pr efer ences menu The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR
33. ndix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 41 appendix r efer ence 42 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 Press both together to recenter tracking FWD Forwardsthe tape when the VCR is stopped Searchesthe picure forward during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turnsthe VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewindsthe tape when the VCR is stopped Searchesthe picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT Stopsthe normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Ejectsthe tape when the VCR is stopped appendix r efer ence Indicator Panel RECORD VCR Q POWER indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on RECORD indicator Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER indicator Lights during express recording and when VCR is turned off and
34. nly 40 TV with RF jack only 38 two VCRs 27 Copying and editing tapes 27 D Date and time setting 11 Daylight saving time 10 Detect Automatically 9 Eject 20 EnergySaver 16 Express recording 22 IF FADV button 18 First setup 3 Forward and reverse search 30 Frame advance 31 Front panel 42 FWD button 18 42 G GO BACK button 18 Go To Search 31 32 Important information 2 Index search 32 Indicator Panel 43 INFO button 18 INPUT button 18 49 J Jack ANT IN 43 RF OUT 43 Jacks Audio video 43 Jacks types of 36 L Language feature 8 Limited warranty 48 Locking feature 32 LP 20 M MENU button 5 18 Number buttons 5 11 18 O On screen Displays 34 Overheating 35 P PAUSE button 18 Picture search options 30 PLAY button 18 PLAY PAUSE button 42 Playing a Tape 19 Plugging in the VCR 5 POWER button 20 42 POWER indicator 43 Power surges 35 Pro Tect Plus Locking Feature 32 50 Problem solving 44 Product registration 2 R REC button 18 RECORD button 42 RECORD indicator 43 Recording 20 copying and editing tapes 27 express 22 timer 23 VCR plus 24 XPR 22 Remote installing batteries 4 Remote Control Option 14 Remote sensor 42 Remote VCR1 VCR2 option 14 Remove or add channels 10 REV button 18 42 Reviewing programs 26 Rewind automatic 20 RF OUT jack 5 43 S Safety tab 20 Search Commercial Scan 30 forward and reverse 30 frame advance 31 Go To 32 in
35. nt to record over it 2Hr 6Hr simply cover the hole with vinyl tape 2Hr 8Hr 40Min 20 RECORDING SEVERAL recording OPTIONS Now that you ve gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR I ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs 2 setting UptheVCR Recording Features Recording explained inVCR Basics section E VCR Basics e Express Recording Timer Recording e Timer Recording with VCR Plus 4 recording e Copying and EditingTapes P OTHER FEATURES 6 Connections ELLILILLLDM Y ELLE Y ELLE Y Y See Y LL e 2 EA RECORDING Recording features There are four ways to record programs Recordingets you press one button to start recording a program See VCR Basics section Express Recordingets you start recording a program you are watching and then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period of time Timer Recordingets you program the VCR to automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time Timer Recording with VCR Pluslets you program the VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in TV guides Ex pr ess Recor ding 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 Press the RECORD button REC on the remote to begin recording Repeatedly press the RECO
36. ormal appendix r efer ence Will not record or play e 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 e Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback e Check the ProTect Plus feature 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 to make sure the correct VCR Plus code is entered e Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver 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 dock 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 wasto 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 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 Internal clock shows incorrect time or date e Power interruption
37. ot shown in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantagesof Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and mono sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not having to share the TV s antenna signal Don t Forget about theAUTO TV VCR Feature The TV VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV You can change the setting manually by using the TVeVCR button on the remote or you can set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON when using only the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks and OFF when using the AUDIO VIDEO output jacks so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR isturned on 37 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 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 th
38. r a few seconds REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIM ER RECORDINGS menu TI MER RECORDI NGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 2 Press2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One ti me Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Ti me 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 FR Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program 26 RECORDING Using Two VCRsfor Copyingand Editing Tapes Use one VCR asthe playback VCR and the other as the recording VCR 1 Connect the VCRs using the diagram below 2 Turn on both VCRs and TV 3 Tunethe TV to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s video input 4 f you are using coaxial cables for the connection tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4 the one selected on the playback VCR If you are using audio video cables select the line input on the recording VCR 5 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a Caution blank tape with its safety tab in place into recording VCR The unauthorized recording of 6 Using visual search locate the segment you want to copy on satellite broadcasts television the playback VCR Pause the tape at this location programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of oth
39. rd playback rewind or fast forward TRACK or Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR 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 PAUSE if necessary on the VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play e Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action Pause If you pause the VCR automatically e Press TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the switches from pause to stop after a picture if necessary few minutes to reduce tape wear e Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback 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 VCR Basics Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and t
40. s 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 monitor e Check to make sure the TV monitor isset to video input 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 Aminus will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0 00 00 e The time counter disappears during search this is n
41. splays will appear useful for dubbing 2 setting UptheVCR E VCR Basics e Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks e Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TVs back 4 recordin g panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Y Thingsto Know Before Connecting Components Protect Your Components from Power Surges e Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet e Always tum off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible PROGRAMMING THE e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly REMOTE grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Y 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 e Do not stack components e 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 Gi Connecting Your VCR Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR Jacksand Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type The RF jacks provide good picture
42. tors flash when the ProTect Plus Locking feature is activated Time counter disappears during searching e Thisis normal On screen menus appear in English French or Spanish e Check LANGUAGE feature appendix r efer ence Specifications Format Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Storage Temperature Range Operating Temperature Range VHS Video 4 head Audio Mono record playback system EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UHF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channels capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channels capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency synthesis 120V AC 60 Hz 17 watts 3 54 inches high 90 mm 14 1 inches wide 360 mm 10 9 inches deep 273 mm 7 92 pounds 3 7 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 465 C AT to 104F 45 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning th eVCR 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 cle
43. ual 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 Thisisthe approximate end of the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode OTHER FEATURES ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY L stop chos 0 30 00 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 11 18 97 Tue 01 30PM SLP 2 PressINFO again to have only the time counter remain on On ispl ti t the screen n screen display times out 3 PressINFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen Thisis useful for dubbing tapes Turning off the VCR also resets the displays Time counter only does not time out 3 No di
44. ur TV to tune channels you may want to turn thisfeature off VCR BAsICS learn thebasics To get you started TheseVCR 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 2 setting UptheVCcR 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 HOTH ER FEATURES EERTE Y ELLE Y Y LEES Y Snes Er Y LL VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape 6 Connections your favorite show 17 VCR Basics Remote Buttons CHANNEL Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR s channel memory v O m D 4 lt lt e D U L lt CLEAR Resets time counter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording o io V V FADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape isin pause z m Oo n z o D v gt c 7 m O E FWD Fast forwardsthe tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed z T c 5 z Tl o e D m m o GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel an
45. utomatically when the tape isinserted e Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically Auto TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF e Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR isturned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV e 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 interrupted by the VCR Refer to the Connections section toward 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 Setting Upthe VCR En er gySaver By default this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable the feature e OFF The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off e 1 00 2 00 or 3 00 The VCR turns off after one two or three hours of inactivity Thirty seconds before shutting off the VCR will warn you with a screen reading The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds Press any key to cancel If you use the VCR stuner instead of yo

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