Hitachi FX632A VCR User Manual
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1. Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the PROGRAM button twice for delayed recording Press the PROGRAM button once the screen for VCR PLUS programming of the timer will appear Press the PROGRAM button twice this screen will appear PROGRAM 22707900 etim END f eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will flash in the VCR s display for about five seconds The screen on the right will not appear at this time Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time 47 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 98 at the EP recording speed 4 Press the 1 button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording f you have installed a cable box see page 26 the cable box output channel will appear in the CH column QD as EP eee a i i Remote Control Illustration 5 Press the 0 and 8 buttons to select channel 8 TAPE SPEED Ed CORRECTLY END 6 Enter the start time by pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 00 48 Remote Control Illustration 7 Press the 2 button for PM 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 302. using CA Output Chan i nad i EDla I s moil ut re Cea ir nel ti jut Wate Playback 313 ALS or Vl 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 Methods for setting the clock installed with these VCR s For VT FX632A use method A or B For VT FX6314 use method A Automatic mode See pages 17 19 The following is the method for setting the clock with auto clock set function 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 transmit 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 When the clock is set automatically the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute B Manual mode With this method input the time and date following the clock setting screen Automatic Mode VT FX632A only If
3. 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 should be left to a professional antenna 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 r
4. a F 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 If you have installed a cable box see page 26 turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable box before recording starts 08 Important Your timed 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 Pres the TAPE SPEED 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 o4 f W SETUP j CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH i FRANCA 577 ESPANOL CU 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 d VUL 1 L E m 08 0p 06 30PM TE TAPE SPEED CLEAR EP n __ Remote
5. 3 Press and hold the CATV button CATV i 7 4 Press the number button corresponding to your cable box a shown in the set up chart The cable box channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set Cable box E o un Cable Box Cable Box Jerrold 2 Scientific Atlanta Press CATV and this remote button Press CATV and this remote button Using the VCR remote to control your cable box 1 Press the CATV button on the remote control CATV 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box 3 Press the CH channel 4 V button jr lt Remote Control Illustration 62 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 e Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system e Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing Hook up Illustration To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN Remote Control Illustration e Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above e Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on page 42 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 39 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Basic recording steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so
6. 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 e The Tape In indicator turns off The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off STOP EJECT 11 WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hook up A Illustration TABLE A CHANNEL SELECTION indicator Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the CR indicator on or off FUNCTION rv VCR 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 button alternates 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 WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration 12 TABLE B vcR indicator Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn
7. AUTO gt EMITS VT FX632A ONLY 3 Press the 1 button to select CLOCK SET lt MANUALS gt When CLOCK SET lt MANUALS is selected SET TIME ZONE item 3 and SET DST item 4 are not displayed 1 CLOCK SET MANUAL SET TIME AMD DAY VT FX632A ONLY 4 Press the 2 button to bring up the clock set menu The white dash appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed Common for VT FX631A and VT FX632A 5 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes 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 SET v Example Remote Control Illustration 6 Press the 1 button for AM or 2 for PM For example press the 1 button for AM 22 Example 3 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 8 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the VCR s display GUIDE x h ang 1 a 1 e E Th 1 Ly i LI ES Presetting
8. Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup again e f you have installed a cable box see page 26 the cable box output channel will appear in the Ch column TAPE SPEED ad 5 v i 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 M 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 OQWER 666 I p a ae b a Pal 1 AB i E Delayed recording indicator When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette With the safety tab still attached to record on f you have installed a cable box see page 26 turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable box before recording starts 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 Remote Control Illustration 1 Insert a blank or
9. Safety tab has been removed from cassette recordings 66 Snowy picture In playback e Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback Head cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal Check antenna or cable connections TV viewing Clock shows Power has been interrupted reset the clock Reset the clock Erratic VCR display Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothpick 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 Guide indications in VCR display The following indications appear in the VCR display to tell you the current status of your VCR The VCR clock has been set to Set the time and program the timer When programming the timer by A non existing PlusCode number using VCR display has been entered Check the PlusCode number of the program and enter it again When programming the timer When you turn power off after programming the timer or transfer the programming with power off When you press the play record fast forward rewind or super index button When you press the record button for recording or dubbing or press the VIEW SKIP BLANK button for B
10. Setting the VCR to record later To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Cover the hole with Lun 1 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 47 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date and day of the program e Starting time Ending time e Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact 46 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 hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO
11. The VCR automatically selects PM for you up 08 SAWED SPIEPLE Remote Control Illustration 10 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select the recording speed EP 49 TAPE SPEED 3 u 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory PROGRAM T 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 programmed P Delayed recording indicator When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on e f you have installed a cable box see page 26 turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable box 08 in this case before recording starts To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds POWER Q U 54 ff e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control Remote Control Illustration Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR 90 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 spe
12. AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting r pu The following setup allows the VCR channel to automatically switch to the cable box output channel during delayed recording 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 GLHDE GU Remote Control Illustration 4 Press the 1 button to select lt CATV2 gt 28 15 CABLE BEING USED 1 4 code Bay Bg 2 d a f you select YES you need operate VCR PLUS SETUP see page 48 During delayed recording the VCR channel will automatically switch to the cable box output channel 7 Using the VCR remote enter the cable box output channel numbers For example press 0 3 for channel 3 Example CABLE BOX SETUP G 35D i fy PROCEED EIMA 8 Press the GUIDE button to enter the output channel of your cable box 29 GUIDE Ge Remote Control Illustration 9 Press the GUIDE button to end this setting The cable box output channel has now been set However the VCR does not control your cable box 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 ch
13. Control Illustration 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 99 ONE TIME RECORDI d 1 cp j m EX TAPE Eus X LAT ISBFRI 4 Press the GUIDE button to end The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled 1 Turn on the TV 3 Press and hold the TV button Remote Control Illustration 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set up chart The TV channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set 60 Press TV and this remote button Press TV and this remote button TV Brand Press TV and this remote button tw ee NEM MN TV Brand TV Brand Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the TV button on remote control Esa Cas ln uu Remote Control Illustration 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes brands that are remote controlled You can easily change channels 1 Turn on the cable box Cable box CHO2 Cable box 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box Cable box Remote Control Illustration 61
14. beginning of the blank Tape bar remaining 37 When the beginning of blank is located the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop e The tape remaining time appears in the VCR display STOP CH 02 AUTO REM 1 35 SP Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search EASY VIEW Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during rewind or fast forward and the mode will switch to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures Hold down the 2 VIEW SKIP BLANK button during rewind The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held Hold down VIEW SKIP BLANK button during fast forward The tape will be visually scanned in the forward direction while the button is held When the button is released the tape will rewind or fast forward again EN ENIM Remote Control Illustration e Skipping unnecessary scenes SKIP PLAYBACK While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the VIEW SKIP BLANK button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume play 38 a ODD i SE T ee E Remote Control Illustration Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Pre
15. your VCR s hooked up to an antenna or cable without a 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 Example PLE unl c UE E IER Ves di Sl L LAR A CLS l Ho X Au A j If your VCR is hooked to a cable box Hookups 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 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 Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu 18 A A RR m 1 CLOCK SET AUTO gt Th 2 SET TIME AND DAY o 3 SET TIME 2ONE amp ALUTO 4 SET D 5 T AUTO 4 Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt e If CLOCK SET lt MANUAL gt is highlighted press the 1 button to switch it to C
16. 3 5 kg otorage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL10991 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 In Canada MONTREAL 014 956 9882 TORONTO 905 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 214 0777 IThe VT FX632A doesn t have cable box control so the cable box will not change channels automatically The caller will have to set the cable box to their local PBS station that contains the signal to set the clock 69
17. CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 A This 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PL
18. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT FX631A VT FX632A Owner s manual VHS Vcn This instruction manual includes instructions on the use of both VT FX631A and VT FX632A Using these quality features e Common for VT FX631A and VT FX632A e The VCR Plus programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode number VCR Plus and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation e Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on the tape Super rewind and fast forward e Multi channel TV sound MTS e 8 program 1 year preset recording e 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 e VT FX632A only e Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Tel 770 279 5600 Quebec H9R 1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 HITACHI SALES
19. LANK SEARCH When you turn power on Eight programs have already been stored Cancel unnecessary program and transfer the new programming A cassette has not been inserted ora cassette without safety tab has been inserted A cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact A cassette has not been inserted Insert a cassette A cassette without a safety tab has been inserted It will be ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact e The video heads are dirty Cleaning them is recommended To switch off the CL display clean the heads turn the power off and press the channel button The CL display automatically switches off when recording and playback are performed for about 5 hours after it appears 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 HF Input UHF VHS 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels 68 Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 20W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 10 13 16 D 38 0 cm W x 9 3 cm H x 27 5 cm D Weight 7 7 lbs
20. LOCK SET AUTO 4 RE 1 CLOCK SET AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAT 3 SET TIME ZUNE AUTO 4 SET D 5 T AUTO gt i Press the 2 button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set PLEASE WAIT i CLOCK 15 SETTING 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 p Fa p a REPE y CAL ui 7 What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will EE on the TV screen Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt c b P 1 CLOCK BET AUTO SET Tile SONE ke d E 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 lt lt HAWAII gt and back to AUTO This screen gives an example where ATLANTIC is specified 4 Press the 4 button to sele
21. OUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup F Illustration 15 TABLE F VCR indicator Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box on TV Output Channel FUNCTION Selact Channel OFF to Watch TV moda Select and Watch Cable Select Cable Box Select Channel AUX or VIDEO i Channels using VCR Output Channel to VVatch Record and Watch Select Cable Select Channel AUX or VIDEO cmd the Same Channel Output Channel to Record Record One Channa Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH 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 iius rH indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Presa tha VCR TV mode salget button to FLU JCTIOM Vic n CABLE BOX turn the indicator an ar off X rieh Cable Channels Select Channel LBS 1 his f EE i 1 d y If i ri i i n AUX ar VID
22. P PLAY You can skip unnecessary scenes during play Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the button for rewind or the button for forward to begin the index search in the STOP mode INDE rewind Or mM 2006 me a ns Tape bar E A fl Th __ forward e The INDEX search screen is displayed and the tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected A black square in the tape bar shows the current tape position e When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 2 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 36 Locating the beginning of a blank section BLANK SEARCH This function searches for a non recorded section of remaining tape or unused tape and stops the tape when it locates such a section Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the 2 VIEW SKIP BLANK button in the STOP mode The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically he blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for e The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position e The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH When a blank is detected the tape will automatically rewind to the
23. P _ 5 2 eto SoS E TEES 7 e E ue 7 Remote Control Illustration 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape ETI 1 3 Atthe point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot Before you record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole with cellaphane tape 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 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 i 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the
24. SULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup E Illustration 14 TABLE E CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to VCR CABLE BOX turn the vCR indicator o as dro on or off Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box Select Channel OFF on TV Output Channel to Watch ITV mode select and Watch Cable Jard aelect Cable Box Select Channel ON i 3 OF i i Channels using VCR Output Channel ta Watch mode Record and Watch Sard select Cable Box Select Channel ON the Same Channel Output Channel to Watch IVCR mode Record One Channel Vy atch Another Watch Playback of a Jor4 i dc IVCR model 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 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 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 Y
25. UG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY 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 1 ul a E 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 video 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 witho
26. annel 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 When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape 30 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 If 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 ER O 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 VCH to eject the tape PETI e lt lt Movie Return If 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 tape or blank section of the tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape at high speed This function rewinds or fast forwards T 120 tape for about 83 seconds This time period will vary for different
27. cial 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 T CE Er jn qusdm brew a ea T aw EK es Upisi rem une qm E fe Cm 7 Ha TV aam Tren E WI 5 80 rese Ley igi Lim Wi iuj ee TL ee nager EF m d P 1 i mu TA Choos CHASE 2 mr sws PlusCode Fm Lol KEW MIRE Hh ET ap ee x 1251 E EE GOLDEN GIRLS POC sioe numbers Sy Harenak Pug aie ari ner rus E d IE E J iha pma ee eu uci pads Coss Dl Tabs li uu E MILLER EI imis hunc T pomi abo ian Las EF MOTORWEES 1 noc MIOAMPGHT LOWE NO min 17737 Piai irmied the Mazda Ax P ud HR HE Susan ES OM Or MUSIC icm PM CRANE dns OF 28 Se LIIE LL ii Ln Lia AC reir HD STAR TREE 85 min che mock Fer aa foo A jr TN s Fa m e LIF GRO n Aup Wen x i VIE EM E NISUS LE LY 5 2m Your local channels may be different from the VCR Plus channel codes To get ready 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 i
28. ct the D S T option Each time 4 is pressed the option for SET D S T switches from AUTO to ON OFF and back to lt AUTO gt lt AUTO gt 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 lt OFF gt The standard time is displayed throughout the year e This screen gives an example where ON is specified ada 1 CLOCK SET AUTO ATLANTIC gt 20 5 Press the 2 button to set the time This screen appears to show that the clock is being set 1 PLEASE WAIT CLOCK 15 SETTING CANCE L EMA To set the clock manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 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 GUIDE Remote Control Illustration i 2 Press the 3 button LJ With VT FX631A The screen on the right will appear Proceed with step 5 e The white dash appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed ER 77 tn hi I i li JA ENDE With VT FX632A The screen on the right will appear Proceed with step 3 21 CLOCK SET AUTO SET TIME AND DAY SET TIME ZONE
29. display e f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically you cannot complete the record operation i j m E t d _ LA I 8 05 60 ir Col mobs k j 4 hy 1 N 1 D ed i au ar 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape 41 TAPE SPEED STOP CH 02 Remote Control Illustration 07 08 98 WED 11 08AM EP 4 Press the CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record for the longest recording time on a single tape wks FE p m cap CR I Hi Example Select channel 8 7 GRR m g m 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for the channel 124 lue Remote Control Illustration 5 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR Recording will start and the REC indictor on the VCR will appear 6 Press the STOP button to finish recording 42 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 YN ee J immu op a E A fm CEA ep 2 Switch channels using your TV controls
30. eady to begin delayed recording with the VCR pluls system GUIDE Remote Control Illustration Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using TV screen 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display i 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 f eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will flash in the VCR s display for about 5 seconds The screen on the right will not appear at this time EMTER PLUS CODE MUMBER PROGRAM th Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record 54 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 throught Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week g ENTE CODE 000000000 CHECK PLUS CODE NUMBER 5 Press the number buttons 1 2 or 3 to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Example 3 6 Press the SPEED button to choose recording speed SP standard 55 play or EP extended play The screen will display all the details of the program you chose
31. 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 Ls 2 Press the POWER button to turn the off the VCR POWER 3 The clock display switches to the indication shown on the right f eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will flash in the VCR s display for about five seconds PROGRAM 57 4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record 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 you have installed a cable box see page 26 the cable box output channel will appear in the channel display f Err flashes for about five seconds check the PlusCode number of the program and enter it again PROGRAM P lle rol i YT Aap In LL o0 endet U E P oT Na cz mna 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 LT LLLI PROGRAM C A
32. esult in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges a a decine C NNNM me ud an ES D 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 controls 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
33. he display Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause 65 wc us ES T a 1 fall A t5 f OC LT ERR SER 4 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV Al T T d HI i Mi i T 1 p pu 1 r a e i i TN E 8 L Ts un a ws SS 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 zn M PROBLEM GUIDE MAINTENANCE Problem guide No power Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet Remote control doesn t Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly work 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 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 speed for maximum programming
34. ignal 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 25 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen CHANEL PRESET E Uo du Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the 3 button to select ADD ERASE CHANNEL Example 07 hs t dy Selects channel T ERASECDMA ADD E EDC ENT 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing 26 GUIDE Gt 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 the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen HIFI i SAP m sl AUDIO SETUP Remote Control Illustration TU EDGER ON 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 If the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify ON During playback this function does not operate OFF The
35. ks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control 7 J T Lay a d a ya rs c 3 Replace the lid 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 Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR _ The table shows the recording time of different cassettes 10 a Recording time SP EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min T 180 180 min 540 min T 210 210 min 630 min To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed SP This VCR does not record at the LP speed but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed Types Safety tabs prevent erasure has its safety tab removed To avoid erasing d recording IF To re record on a cassette which Break off the Cover the hole safety tab using AS dnd with plastic a screwdriver or tape similar tool The VCR automatically 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
36. levision or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 56 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button GUIDE c d 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SEE operation Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the 4 button to select HIFI or LINEAR 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 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 35 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting p lt _ What is SUPER INDEX SUPER INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape with the following four functions INDEX SEARCH You can locate the beginning of a recorded program using the INDEX feature Each time you press the REC or REC IRT button to start recording the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of recording The INDEX feature uses this signal recorded on tapes VISS signal to locate the beginning of a program you want to view BLANK SEARCH You can locate the beginnning of a blank non recorded section on tape EASY VIEW This switches fast forward or rewind to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning the pictures SKI
37. n to set the STEREO MONO option to STEREO 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 30 6 Follow the Step 1 through 6 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 39 and 40 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 Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy VOR SETUP 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 39 and 40 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 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 Instant Recording Illustration To stop recording while in the IRT mode 1 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control BLUE OW
38. ny are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer 5 22 S e Remote control d 2 pcs Cable for connecting Batteries for remote this VCR toa TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls VCR Rear Panel AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT signal input OUT TO TV signal to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R jacks Remote Control Customer Controls Remote Control Transmission window POWER button TAPE SPEED button select the recording speed SP or EP VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume SLOW button for slow motion picture REW button fast rewind or search STOP button stops play record function GUIDE to recall OSD menu DISP to recall on screen display PROGRAM programming button CLEAR clears time counter REC record button 100 ENT button VCR TV CATV Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices VCR TV mode select button CH channel up down button PAUSE button F FWD button fast forward or search PLAY button playback SUPER INDEX to use the SUPER INDEX function Number buttons AVX button select L Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Insert your fingertip into the notch and push the battery compartment lid to remove it DPI LI EH APRES 35 Hold for 10 seconds i 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity mar
39. 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 ti oti i ul wor ri 7 I L gU cl cd H BIA D H E i p E Li d t IXxLERdR ERE E 9 locu c pmi um Se 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 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
40. or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your TV see page 54 Remote Control Illustration To change the channel being recorded 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily PAUSE 1 Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the CH Y button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you prefer 43 3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording PAUSE A m ul qi iy e 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 Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH 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 program by activating the SAP option How to set the SAP option 1 Press the GUIDE button 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the 6 button to set the SAP option to ON 44 UT BLUE Hifi 7T TSAP AUDIO SETUP ENOG A 4 Press the 5 butto
41. r TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e 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 button alterantes between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 13 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 WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration TABLE D Q CHANNEL SELECTION vcR indicator NCTION X vind _ Press the VCR TV mode select button ta turn the VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Cable select Channal OFF Channels us nag TV to Watch mode elect and Watch Cable nbn ue d AUX VIDEO select Channel to Watch Channels using VCR t NA LAT ani atch Vn re Ts anc vwa AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record the Same Channel Record One Channel Select Channe OFF TS VAL Select Channel to Record PAY moda Watch Another to Yaten iw Ios Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS 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 CON
42. rame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback PAUSE do Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the 6 button to view the picture one frame at a time Press the PAUSE button to resume play 33 Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed 2 i m m Bd f 4 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed 4 Press the STOP button to stop the tape Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it amp Remote Control Illustration 34 During play Press the REW button to search in reverse Press the F FWD button to search ahead Press the PLAY button 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 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 te
43. ss DISP while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display Press the DISP button to see the clock Remote Control Illustration Press the DISP button a second time to see just the time counter On screen Display Illustration Notes e The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape The counter changes to 0 00 00 when the tape is ejected Press the DISP button a third time to see the tape remaining time On screen Display Illustration Note Immediately after the tape is inserted will appear 2 minutes after playback or recording is started the tape remaining time is displayed Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of tape is used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T 160 tape T 180 T 180 tape T 210 210 tape Notes e The tape remaining time is not displayed correctly for a tape without any recordings or tapes other than T 30 60 90 120 140 160 1 80 210 e The remaining time may not be displayed correctly during fast forwarding or rewinding 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 39 1 Press the DISP button two or three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display DIS
44. t 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 WIT ina VCR Plus Channels BM WRT ABC B wry Pes 20 WIN Fox 50 Arts amp Entertainment Nest Macr 3 Cable News Network 42 ne Discovery Channel 37 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 Example 51 EXAMPLE VCR Plus L Network 2d Channel Number has 04 iind 06 ABC 06 20 PBS 08 HELL SENE 42 38 Cable News 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 Hook
45. that L line on the display AVX C 3 Press the REC IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording 4 Press the STOP button to stop recording 63 Hook up You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes It is not necassary to connect the S VIDEO jack Camcorder Hook up Illustration To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the back of your VCR 1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control to display L line on the TV display AVR n a Jl 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause PAUSE LINE Remote Control Illustration 64 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy press the PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape e Press the STOP button to finish pid ISE JSE M oo Hookup If you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR VCR to VCR Hook up Illustration Rear Panel VCR Front Panel Illustration To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L line appears in t
46. the VCR indicator on or off CHANNEL SELECTION OFF Select and Watch Channels Select Channel TV mode using TV to Watch cud CENE Oo j r be m ml gp Select and Watch Channels aux or VIDEO Select Channel to Watch using V CH Record and Watch the Same Chan nel AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record scord Qi hanne lect Channel i OFF Record One Channel Select Select Channel to Record TV le Watch Another to Watch TV mode _ Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO i WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration TABLE C CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator FUNCTION Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Cable select Channel OFF Channels using TV to Watch TV mode select and Watch Cable m Jd aoc ON Channels using VER Lal Select Chan Ig LLI VVatcl VCR mode Record and Watch c ON jor 4 select Channel to Record vani the Same Channel i select Channel tc M V CR mode Record One Channel select Channel Ealart Channel to hacar OFF Watch Another to Watch rn tr TV model ON v atcn Playback of a ape 3 or 4 zs L y L l liz mode Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into you
47. 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 e 2 23 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 3 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE Remote Control Illustration 4 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation 5 Press the 1 button to select the type of receiving setup you have GE o 1 CHANNEL ANT gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET ADD ERASE CHANNEL 4 VCR PLUS SETUP 5 CABLE BOX SETUP 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 24 1 CHANNEL lt ANT gt 2 AUTO ADO ERASE CHAN Pl When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive Ww ML y Selects Chanmel Channel Caption Station Identifier VT FX632A only When your VCR is receiving a channel caption s
48. types of tape 31 Press the REW or F FWD button then press it again To stop the tape press the STOP button S a Remote Control Illustration 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 ocratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control Remote Control Illustration TRACKING Press the CH amp or button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette Press either the 4 amp or Y buttons until picture Is clear Variable speed playback Still Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to still the tape during play Remote Control Illustration pic 32 The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again If you press the DISP 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 6 button Frame advance The above function always work when you are viewing a video cassette even if the display as shown is not displayed ADV 07 08 98 WED 10 20AM SP F
49. ups E F or G please refer to page 26 cable box setup in First Time Setup section The following operation is not necessary 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 u VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive 4 38 Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels 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 GUIDE 4 2 Remote Control Illustration 52 3 Press the 4 button to select CHANNEL PRESET Note If you have set up the cable box the following operation is not necessary 4 Press the 4 button to select VCR PLUS SETUP A small arrow points to a blank the CHANNEL column C4 5 Press the CH V button to move up and down through the channel list until you reach VCR Plus CH42 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 VCR CH CHANNEL _ 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for all channels that need to be assigned 53 8 Press the GUIDE button to end the setup procedure You are r
50. ut blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord 62 7 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 LL oe a 4 1 IE s 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or 4 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
51. 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 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 VCR Front Panel Controls VCR Display Panel Function O POWER button Cassette compartment STOP EJECT button PLAY button F FWD button REW button REC IRT button CHANNEL channel up down TRACKING buttons VCR Display AM PM indicators Time Tape counter Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator PLAY playback SRCH double speed play visual search and skip playback J OT MO O1 FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward REM tape remaining time indictor VCR operate mode Audio indicators record flashes during record pause Tape in indicator TV channel or Auxiliary L Delayed recording indicator REW high speed rewind N m Accessories supplied Check and indentify the accessories supplied If a
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