Hitachi VT-FX623A VCR User Manual
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1. Power has been interrupted reset the clock e Reset the clock Erratic VCR display Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothipick etc Maintenance Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user Please consult your service dealer for further information Auto Head Cleaning System This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads Touch to tha vidaa head Clesnang roller enin martini 63 ch b Y T ix ET So FLA EFIES UU EE CT A z a a A HE ae A n LIE PLI Technical specifcations Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 head Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHS 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 22W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 10 11 16 D 38 0 cm W x 9 3 cm H x 27 1 cm D Weight 7 lbs 3 5 kg otorage Temperature 4 F to 131 F2. 1 Insert a blank or eraseable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and VCR Plus recording won t operate 3 The clock display switches to the indication shown on the right e f eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will appear in the VCR s display 4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record Example DD 5 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory The start time and channel will appear Check the details of the program e f Err appears check the PlusCode of the program and try to enter it again 55 PROGRAM Remote Control Illustration 6 Press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that theVCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed nae ILE um E Delayed recording indicator When you have set up all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette With the safety tab still attached to record on e f using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin Please refer to Cable Box Setup on Page 26 in the First Time Setup section Important Your time
3. Example SE DOE ADD PLAY 2 AGUI DE 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing ans F Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set me TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 26 rsap PEQGeaUFF TU ON The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished e f the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify ON During playback this function does not operate OFF The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting is 0 The VCR can be programmed to Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus delayed recording operation Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the cable box is positioned properly on the VCR Signal to i 0 Cable Box Transmitter x o Transmitter Front of VER 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the T
4. viewing session 52 17 CH channel up down button 38 18 AVX button select L1 or L2 53 19 Number buttons 22 20 VCR TV device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the two devices 8 Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Push the mark and hold it then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it ral an Hold for 10 seconds lj 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those 3 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to close it Operating in the remote control 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver Infrared receiver 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR Ln o The table shows the recording time of different cassettes y Recording time wees sp EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min T 180 180 min 540 min To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed SP e This VCR does not record at the LP speed but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed Safety tabs prevent erasure To avoid erasing d recording B To re record on a cassette which has
5. SET lt AUTO gt Coxs O 1 a SET AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZUNE F ENDO 5 Press the 2 button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set Thy PLEASE WAIT i CLOCK 15 SETTING CANCEL EMHI e It may take about five minutes e Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically When the clock is set the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR s display What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour 1 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen we GUIDE 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt 2 SET TIME AND DAY 1 CLOCK SET AUTO TIME ZONE 3 Press the 3 button to select your local time zone Each time 3 is pressed the option for SET TIME ZONE switches from lt AUTO gt to ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN lt PACIFIC gt ALASKA HAWAII and back to AUTO 20 This screen gives an example where ATLANTIC is specified 1 CLOCK SET AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAY L 3 SET TIME ZONE _ SATLANTIC gt AJTO E END ET d 4 Press the 4 button to select the D S T option Each time 4 is pressed
6. the option for SET D S T switches from AUTO to ON OFF and back to AUTO AUTO The daylight saving time D S T is set automatically ON The time advanced from the Standard Time by one hour is displayed from the first Sunday of April through the last Sunday of October OFF The standard time is displayed throughout the year e This screen gives an example where ON is specified T CLOCK SET AUTO 2 BET TIME AND DAY Ly 3 BET TIME ZONE CATLANTIC 3 4 SET D S T i 2 a 8 cal DE 5 Press the 2 button to set the time This screen appears to show that the clock is being set j a e J jy PLEASE WAIT CLOCK 1 SETTING To set the clock manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen Click to see remote control illustration You may view all the on screen instructions in English French or Spanish When you first set up your VCR it will be set to English Press the 8 button for French or the 9 button for Spanish 1 CLOCK SET lt AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZOME 4SETDST 3 Press the 1 button to select CLOCK SET lt MANUALS gt When CLOCK SET MANUAL is selected SET TIME ZONE item 3 and SET DST g 4 are not displayed Ti 1 CLOCK SET MANUAL 2 SET TIME AND DAY 4 Press the 2 button to bring up the clock set menu e The white dash appears for the ite
7. 3 to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Example D 53 6 Press the 5 button to choose recording speed SP standard play or EP extended play The screen will display all the details of the program you chose Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup again 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs PROGRAM 8 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed E Delayed recording indicator When you have set up all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette With the safety tab still attached to record on e f using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin Please refer to Cable Box Setup on Page 26 in the First Time Setup section Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using the VCR s display You can use the VCR Plus system to program the timer observing the VCR s display without turning on the power to the VCR and TV 54 Remote Control Illustration
8. CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 TABLE OF CONTENTS IFOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ICUSTOMER CONTROLS POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER button turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit A us symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit Ani symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECT
9. at the beginning of this manual Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic recording steps Note You may use a blank tape or you may record over a previously recorded erasable tape 1 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 39 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation 3 Press the DISPLAY button This screen appears on the TV DISPLAY CH 02 Gt EP EP EK INDEX E MDEX 07 08 97 TUE 11 08AM SP 4 Press 5 button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape ly a cc LI STOP GWw 7 T d i 1 i 5 ij 5 A ja om i 4 Aupue mm H i i A t Lr a US 3 a z ii FL a Jm o irimi A 7 G r z A F
10. front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alterantes between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration TABLE B Select and Watch Channels Select Channel i OFF using TV to Watch S DNO TV mode Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel a Record One Channel Select Channel Watch Another to Watch AUX or VIDEO AUX or VIDEO Watch Playback of Tape AUX or VIDEO WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration TABLE C ZE ER AOT S TR aS Tp a T AREE IT e o RES Select and Watch Cable Channels using TV Select Channel to Watch OFF eddie 1 dall TV mode Channels using VER 394 Select Channel to Watch WoRmodey Pasame Chane 3o Select Chanai to Record yen mad spare ait ia nest rb Select Channel to dene CV mode Watch Playback of a Tape VCR m ode Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel When the powe
11. have pic lt CATV1 gt Ordinary cable lt ANT gt Internal or external antenna lt CATV2 gt Alternate cable If CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 6 Press the 2 button The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes After the channels are stored in memory the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display pic 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive 24 Channel Caption Station Identifier When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program a station identifier is displayed on the TV screen ENLLL Station Identifier To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank have snowy pictures or interference You may skip these channels by erasing them Very weak stations might not be memorized at all You may receive these stations by adding them 1 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen LANS ASEC HDI ADD CHEN ENO 25 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase
12. its safety tab removed SS Break off the b F al Cover the hole safety tab using ih e with plastic a screwdriver or a tape similar tool U le The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted The VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette Will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT button is pressed Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR e The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator turns on when the cassette Is in place Removal Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out The Tape In indicator 2 turns off The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off STOP EJECT WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup A Illustration TABLE A CHANNEL SELECTION vcR indicator FUNCTION Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the TV VCR VCR indicator on or off Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on
13. sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and 5 should be left to a professional an
14. start recording 99 Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes LAMCURDER T To AM NoN ED a i E P A M It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the front of your VCR Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the AVX button on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder You will see the camcorder tape 60 being played on the TV FAR C 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy press the VCR PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape Press the stop button to finish recording PAUSE Hookup If you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR g TE PLAYBACK VCR 2 Playback VCR m Of UAI ns 1 Int a see the Basic or gt M M Advanced Hookup Diagrams for VCR and TV A Y CABLES MI Praman RECORD VCR 1 Hecording VCH E L ade EL S re a 2e 1 Advanced Hookup Two VCRs PURCHASED SEPARATELY lrsert a blank tape To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 s
15. CH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup G Illustration TABLE G Eo CHANNEL SELECTION ogg nae 50 Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to TV turn the VCR indicator on or off Watch Cable Channels Select Channel e i OFF on TV to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Cable Select Cable Box Select Channel DU 1 or VIL Channels using VCR AUX or VIDEO Output Channel to Watch Record and Watch l ca Select Cable Box Select Channel jor the Same Channel AUX or VIDEC Output Channel to Watch 3 Record One Channel Select Channel Select Cable Box Select Channel OFF Watch Another to Watch Output Channel to Record ITV moda AUX or VIDEO Watch Playback of a lape Tips You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read Auto clock set function This function sets the VCR s clock automatically when the VCR is tuned to a station which transmits a time signal together with TV programs It also automatically sets the time differences between various time zones and sets the time during Daylight Saving Time D S T The auto clock set function operates each time the VCR is turned off e Some broadcast stations may not transmi
16. EL SELECTION Q Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box Se act Chann al OFF on IV Output Channel to Watc h ATV m ma de Select and Watch Cable ord Select Cable Box Select Channel ON is ti Channels using VCR Output Cha nnal ta Watch VCR mode Record and Watch select Cable Bo X Select Channe il ON the Same Chant nel Out put Channel _to Watch WCR mode Record One Channel _ Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape ON VCR mode Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL 4 button alterantes between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup F Illustration CD ap ele WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WAT
17. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VI FX623A Owner s manual j a i s fae EIS w Cable Channel BR u a Changer Using these quality features e The VCR Plus programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode number VCR Plus C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation With the VCR Plus C3 system this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or datellite receiver C3 and VCR Plus C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation e Super rewind and fast forward e Multi channel TV sound MTS e 8 program 1 year preset recording Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal e Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized e Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels e VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback e On screen programming guide e With display VCR Plus can be programmed to record without turning power on Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 770 279 5600 HITACHI SALES
18. Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL 10625 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories please call HiT RON Inc TOLL FREE at 1 800 995 4500 in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office Design and specifications subject to change without notice Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest to you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 You must state your zip code when calling 64 In Canada MONTREAL 014 956 9882 TORONTO 905 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 214 0777 iT his unit does NOT do DSS control This is incorrect 65
19. RIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that 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 In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This vide
20. V screen 2 USED 7 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2 Cable box Cable box ZR onl e 8 Using the VCR remote enter the cable box output channel numbers Click to see remote control illustration 28 For example press 0 3 for channel 3 cenis 9 Press the GUIDE button to enter the output channel of your cable box e The CABLE BOX e message will appear on the TV screen 10 Press the two number buttons that match the code number of your cable box brand from the table below ool rud press 3 7 for the Hitachi brand cable box Anvision eene L7 08 D smmm 9 Scientific Atlanta 03 22 35 Cablestar OF 08 Oak wae 15 28 38 SL Marx 15 18 31 36 44 53 Eagle 07 08 19 26 28 32404140 5i PH Et ospiti Eastern oiim PEES 2 JERICHO P mr Teknika ll Jr 08 39 26 28 2 32 33 AQ al Teleview 2 15 18 36 44 53 59 d 4 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 55 61 Pioneer sistere ries DER eel AE LexsScan s 1 0 11 Hendin wre 12 13 H 48 58 Pulser 0 53 Tocom 17 21 49 50 54 57 61 gt 32 43 Randitek 07 OB Unika 3 32 41 53 Jerrold M 05 15 RCA sss 00127 3944 indi E H 24 25 30 36 45 46 4755 61 Regal 12 13 1944 58 Viewstar 07 Os 19 Wacom ee 2 43 Re
21. d recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR To go into the recording mode 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR on 2 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 3 Press the DISPLAY button 4 Press the 5 button to switch the recording mode Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen C2 2 Press the 1 button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen setting for the first program If you want to clear this program press the CLEAR button to remove this program ET 07 16 97 THU EF 3 Keep pressing the 1 button to cycle through all the programs you have preset The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu START The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled 1 Turn on the TV E 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 57 3 Press and hold the TV button MODE SELECT _ VCR TV 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set up chart The TV channel will change to confir
22. e bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the 4 button during playback and then press the CH 4 or Y button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars see page 32 If the screen jitters during PAUSE press the CH 4 or V button to minimize the jitter lf you press the DISPLAY button when viewing a video cassette the display as shown appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control Number 4 button Slow motion Number 6 button Frame advance e The above function always work when you are viewing a video cassette even if the display as shown is not displayed 07 08 97 TUE Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback 33 2 Press the 6 button to view the picture one frame at a time Press the PAUSE button tor resume play Skip playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 6 button The tape will Aen ahead about a minute then resume playing Slow motion 1 Press t the PLAY button 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed 34 mead Press the STOP button to stop the tape Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing During play Press the REW button to search in reverse Press the F FWD button to search ahead Press the PLAY bu
23. e tape remaining time Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of the tape used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T 160 tape 1 180 T 180 tape 1 210 T 210 tape To find specific sections on a tape Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming and you can return to that point automatically Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape 38 It will automatically stop at the stop where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot Notes e Press the DISPLAY button to turn the counter display off The selected spot will stay in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected During super rewind fast forward the tape does not stop automatically even if the counter reads 0 00 00 Before you record Note he cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed ms Cover the hole with z i 1 cellaphane tape The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups
24. gency 2 33 ib 28 29 3 a3 40 41 59 60 Magnavox 07 08 19 Rembrandt 53 mede m 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 Samsung 15 18 27 36 39 44 53 Zenith TSR eee um 42 Movietima don ee 09 59 i GC Elecironics mur 11 Press the GUIDE button to enter your cable box brand The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the correct code was entered wT ET T LAOLE BOX SCTUP PT Code Number s 29 12 Cable box channel changed to channel 9 Press the 1 button to end this setting Click to see remote control illustration i Your cable box and VCR are now set for VCR Plus program recording Depending on the manufacturer and model of the cable box you may also be able to use the VCR remote control to e Change channels on the cable box with the remote s channel Up Down buttons Use the numbers on the VCR remote to select cable box channels directly Cable box did not tune to channel 9 Press the 2 button to return to step 10 and enter a different code number Eu BOX SETUP NEE SCS If the codes you entered do not work e Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes Try entering all code numbers 00 61 Press number buttons to enter another code number If none of the codes work press the GUIDE button to quit The VCR will not control your cable box However the output cha
25. i55 Fihi Eats E d PT a iz e ii OEMS MILLER BU mes ai Fon m Ten FF HO TOHWEES 31 pice IET HT I Mien Road tevind tha Maza As od du ci ES icr OP Msi E j m E HE aysH I J i Wi 1 LiKE C led 7 H i 7 F GD STAR TREE 85 mir l a im f ih a re j LIF GAOT GHAND eres E XIE UEM E Kitha s L1 5 8 Pauw ELE CUm cm a Your local channels may be different from the VCR Plus channel codes To get ready 49 to record with the VCR Plus system you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channel numbers to the VCR Plus channel codes already stored in your VCR s memory This is called channel setup and you do it using the on screen Easy Guide system and the following step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development corp Channel setup Before you begin 1 Look for a listing like this one in your local TV program guide or Sunday newspaper TV section Notice the small numbers to the right of the station name These are the VCR Plus channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure EB WIT Y lind 04 VCR Plus Channels BB wRTV ABC 06 EB Wry PBs 20 2 Make a list of the VCR Plus channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on If there are any difference YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus number See Exa
26. in 10 seconds POWER em p 2 e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control cud the VCR to record later To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole with cellaphane tape With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once Recording is even easier when have set up your channels for the VCR Plus system Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section Then read about the VCR Plus system beginning on page 45 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time e Date and day of the program e Starting time e Ending time e Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Insert blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and timed record won t operate 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hoo
27. ked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO TV ki E COOK I ob ee e P nu 3 Press the PROGRAM button twice for delayed recording e Press the PROGRAM button once the screen for VCR PLUS programming of the 46 timer will appear Press the PROGRAM button twice this screen will appear PROGRAM hieu Sie c Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week Monday through Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week EXAMPLE Set the VCR to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and ends at 6 30 PM on 7 10 97 at the EP recording speed 4 Press the 1 button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording 6 Enter the start time by pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 00 47 are 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you Click to see remote control illustration pic 10 Press the c button to select the recording speed EP 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory oN ri 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have 48 programmed e f you are using a cable box you must select the channel you wan
28. m that the remote control has been set TV Brand Press TV and TV Brand Press TV and this remote button this remote button Hitachi 1 Pansonic2 9 Zenith 2 RCA 0 sony 3 Panasonic 1 CH A4 Magnavox 4 Mitsubishi CH Sanyo 5 JVC 100 ENT Gold star 1 6 Sharp 1 LAST CH Toshiba 7 Sharp 2 DISPLAY Gold star2 8 Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the TV button on remote control MODE SELECT _ 55 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control 08 Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system you can e Make high quality audio only recordings for up to 6 hours on a T 120 video cassette tape Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing stereo System Hookup Illustration To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on Page 40 of RECORDING OPERATION Section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 37 of RECORDING OPERATIONS Section Basic Recording Steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line appears on the display AVX i 3 Press the REC IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to
29. m to be changed on the screen as you proceed 5 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes Click to see remote control illustration For times with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the hour or minute For example if it is now 10 20AM press 1 0 2 0 AM and PM will now appear on the screen Example 6 Press the 1 button for AM or 2 for PM For example press the 1 button for AM 22 Example 1 AM Click to see remote control illustration 7 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month then the day then the year For dates with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the date For example if today is July 8 1997 press 0 7 0 8 9 7 The correct day of the week will appear by itself CLOCK SET 8 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the VCR s display GUDE Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR POWER r Q m 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO o 3 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 5 Press the 1 button to select the type of receiving setup you
30. mple EXAMPLE VCRA Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive d had 04 iind D6 6 ABC OF 20 gp 38 iCable News Network Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 20 received on channel 8 and 42 received on channel 38 These two channels must be assigned This setup should be performed if you are using an Antenna or Cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or D If you receive all your channels through a cable box Hookups E F or G please refer to page 26 cable box setup in First Time Setup section 90 VCR Plus setup Channel setup The following shows the procedure you should perform when you are receiving the Cable News Network channel 42 with the VCR Plus system on channel 38 Example VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive 4 36 Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels for Home Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Setup Hookups A B C or D 1 Turn on the TV and select the Video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO ias 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE Fa i 3 Press the 4 button to select CHANNEL PRESET 4 Press the 4 button to select VCR PLUS SETUP A small arrow points to a blank in the CHANNEL column 5 Press the CH amp V button to move up a
31. nd down through the channel list until you reach VCR Plus CH42 51 6 Press the number buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus channel In this example broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus channel 42 VCR Plus setup Channel setup 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for all channels that need to be assigned 8 Press the GUIDE button twice to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR pluls system GUIDE a ed M Using the VCR Plus system to record a program 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and VCR Plus recording won t operate 2 Press the PROGRAM button to select VCR PLUS RECORDING PROGRAM CSMA mm ENTER PLUS CODE NUMBER END Sd 52 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record ENTER PLUS CODE MUMBER i ii F PROGRAMI 4 Press the PROGRAM button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory PROGRAM p I U Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time DAILY Hecords a show at the same time every day of the week Monday throught Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week 5 Press the number buttons 1 2 or
32. nnel of the cable box has been set Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin To playback a recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display 30 When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape Click to see remote control illustration 4 Press the STOP button to end playback Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop automatically and automatically rewind the tape e f you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound You may also rewind the tape manually at any time Manual Rewind 1 Press the STOP button to end playback Click to see remote control illustration 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape Rewinding the tape Movie Return lf your videocassette has the safety tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the ta
33. o product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord o M sl E 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation m Lomi 7 Power Cord Protection Power suppl
34. o that L1 line appears in the display AVX puce 61 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record press the PAUSE button on VCR 1 again to release pause and start recording Press the STOP button to finish recording Problem guide No power Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet Remote control doesn t work Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed Won t record e Safety tab has been removed from cassette VCR will automatically eject the tape Won t play back Make sure the TV VCR switch is set to the VCR mode Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AUX if using direct audio video hookup Won t make timer recordings e The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording Clock is not set correctly Programs entered incorrectly Programs exceed the length of the cassette Use the EP recording 62 speed for maximum programming e Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback e Head cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal TV e Check antenna or cable connections viewing Clock shows
35. ogram by activating the SAP option How to set the SAP option 1 Press the GUIDE button 42 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation 5 Press the 6 button to set the SAP option to ON 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 37 and 38 Stereo vs mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen oet to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy 43 Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Instant Recording Timer REC IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic recording steps on pages 37 and 38 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display e You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC IRT button e While you are recording the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display e At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will turn itself off 44 To stop recording while in the IRT mode 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the STOP button with
36. ontrols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can 6 prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product Is in safe operating condition VCR Customer Controls 12 3 4567 Page 1 POWER button 2 2 Infrared receiver 8 3 Cassette compartment 9 4 REC IRT button 38 5 REW button 30 6 Infrared transmitter 26 7 F FWD button 30 8 PLAY button 31 9 STOP EJECT button 9 10 CHANNEL channel up down 38 TRACKING buttons 30 11 AUDIO IN L mono R jacks 54 12 VIDEO IN jack 54 VCR Display 13 AM PM indicators 18 14 Time 18 Tape counter 35 Tape remaining or 35 VCR mode indicator 29 PLAY playback 29 SRCH double speed play 32 visual search and skip playback appears during reverse direction viewing SLOW
37. orme u L Po he al San Hes TL f 1 NDEXS p f 5 Press the CH 4 V button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record Example Select channel 8 e 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 or i Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will appear 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording To watch one program while recording another 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording press the VCR TV button The VCR indicator disappears Now you will be viewing through your TV only 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your TV see page 52 41 To change the channel being recorded 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily 2 Press the CH 4 V button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you prefer Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible INDEX mark every time you press the REC button while recording During playback the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 34 Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX To record a Second Audio Program SAP some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SA indicator will display on your TV screen You can set the VCR to record a second audio pr
38. pe or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds 31 Rewinding or fast forwarding the tape at high speed This function rewinds or fast forwards T 120 tape for about 83 seconds This time period will vary for different types of tape Press the REW or F FWD button then press it again To stop the tape press the STOP button To remove noise from the picture Auto Tracking Pressing the PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen Manual Tracking scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control CHANNEL TRACKING TRACKING e 1 Press the CH or V button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette Press either the 4 or buttons until picture is clear 32 Variable speed playback Still Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY STILL on the VCR to still i ut wy play CH lA T The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal e To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again Note The sound is muted and cannot be heard during Special Playback Effects Notes e After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape e f nois
39. r is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alterantes between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display 14 Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration TABLE D CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator UNCTION Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Cable Select Channel OFF Channels using TV to Watch iTV mode select and Watch Cable Us Select and Watch canle i AUX or VIDEO Channels using VCR i Select Channel to Watch Record and Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record the Same Channal pes h Taali 1o h E _ ar 7 m OFF Record One Channel Select Ch inne Salect Channel to Record o So A Watch Another to Watch TY modal Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 1 I I WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup E Illustration TABLE E VOR indicator CHANN
40. slow play REW rewind 32 S REW high speed rewind 29 FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward 29 STILL play pause and frame advance 31 15 HEM tape remaining time indicator 35 16 VCR operate mode 17 Audio indicators 18 record flashes during record pause 38 19 Tape in indicator 9 20 TV channel or Auxiliary 38 L1 L2 DO 21 Delayed recording indicator 44 s FI i oi i e 29 Mw 2 pcs Hemote Cable for connecting Batteries for remote control this VCR to a TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls 22 23 24 Item No Function Page 22 AUDIO IN L R jacks O9 23 VIDEO IN jack DO 24 IN FROM ANT signal input 10 25 OUT TO TV signal to TV 10 26 VIDEO OUT jack 11 27 AUDIO OUT L R jacks 11 Remote Control Customer Controls 2 20 3 4 19 5 6 18 7 g 17 g 16 10 15 11 14 12 13 Item No Function Page 1 Transmission window 8 2 POWER button 22 3 GUIDE to recall OSD menu 22 4 DISPLAY to recall on screen display 34 5 CLEAR clears time counter 36 6 VCHR TV mode select button 10 7 100 ENT button 38 8 VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume 52 9 PROGRAM programming button 42 10 REW button fast rewind or search 23 12 HEC record button 38 13 STOP button stops play record function 23 14 PAUSE button 31 15 F FWD button fast forward or search 32 16 LAST CH button switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current
41. t a time signal The auto clock set function does not operate when the VCR is tuned to a station which does not transmit a time signal In this case set the clock manually See page 20 e When the clock is set automatically the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute Setting the clock automatically if your VCR s hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR power off If the VCR is already turned off press the POWER button to turn the power on then press it again to turn the power off The time will appear in the VCR display to show that the current time has been set The automatic clock set procedure might take about 5 minutes POWER E i D m If m VCR is hooked to a cable box moors E F or G 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen Click to see remote control illustration You may view all the on screen instructions in English French or Spanish When you first set up your VCR it will be set to English Press the 8 button for French or the 9 button for Mu 4 Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt e If CLOCK SET MANUAL is highlighted press the 1 button to switch it to CLOCK
42. t to record on the cable box in this case 08 and turn on the cable box Se Se E Delayed recording indicator To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds POWER at e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control When you have set up all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on e f using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin e If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin About the VCR Plus system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap You don t need to enter the specific channel date time or duration of a program All you enter is its PlusCode programming number a number of up to eight digits This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or daily newspaper Here s a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCode numbers next to each program OD dE Ty 4EE ae Better The ae pode POE b CY vg Ib wm Es M 1 B T rm mi The Praes MI MATLUHE 5 Hih RD m mF atta arian l Links E aim rani E Ike go p p TR CHOC AND CHASE 6 PlusCode Lol hEM MIRE HAEE ET Cep inis m 1 n NEED GOLDENE GIRLS CC z numbers i Barje g ruin oF an
43. tenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges ae eic ba zT L7 SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other c
44. tton to return to normal playback Press REW or F FWD and hold it you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it e Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed e Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCH to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 53 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button 35 GUIDE 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation 3 Press the 4 button to select HIFI or LINEAR e Select Hi Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The L and R indicators will light in the VCR s display panel e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track Also if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio select LINEAR 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting L To find specific sections on a tape using the INDEX feature Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments is with the index search feat
45. ure This lets you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing You create an INDEX mark VISS signal every time you pres the REC or REC IRT button while recording Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the DISPLAY button in the stop mode The index screen appears on TV 36 DISPLAY ED Uk INDEX EJINDEX gt 07 08 97 TUE 10 20AM EP 2 Press the 7 button for rewind or the 9 button for forward to begin the index search rewired forward e The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected During this search the word INDEX is displayed at the top left corner of the screen When the VCH finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 3 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press the STOP button Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISPLAY while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display Remote Control Illustration Click to see on screen and VCR displays Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter Press the DISPLAY button a third time to see th
46. y cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or
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