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First Things First .................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR .............................................. 7
Using the On-Screen Guide .................................................... 8
Using the Menus to Set Up Features ..................................... 8
Language ........................................................................... 8
Cable Box Setup ................................................................ 9
VCR Channels List ........................................................... 10
To Auto Channel Search ........................................... 10
To Change the Signal Type ....................................... 11
To Add or Remove Channels .................................... 12
-time and Date .................................................................. 12
Set Daylight-Saving "lime ......................................... 12
Set the -time and Date ............................................... 13
VCR Plus+ Channels ........................................................ 14
Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu .. 16
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ............................................ 17
Auto Play .......................................................................... 17
Auto TV/VCR .................................................................... 18
Front Panel (VCR Display) ............................................... 18
VCR Basics ........................................................ 19
Remote Buttons ..................................................................... 20
Component Buttons ........................................................ 20
VCR Function Buttons ..................................................... 20
"IV Function Buttons ........................................................ 21
Playing a Tape ........................................................................ 22
Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 23
Tape Eject ............................................................................... 23
Recording ............................................................................... 23
Check the Safety Tab ....................................................... 23
Recording .......................................................... 25
Recording Features ............................................................... 26
Express Recording .......................................................... 26
"timer Recording .............................................................. 27
"timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................................... 28
Stopping a -13mer Recording ........................................... 30
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ................................ 30
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program) ........................................... 30
Recording Audio Only ..................................................... 31
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .......... 32
Programming the Remote Control ..................... 33
Control aTV ........................................................................... 34
Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........................... 36

Other Features ................................................... 37
COMMERCIAL_ _ADVANCE ................................................. 38
MOVIEI_I, ADVANCE .............................................................. 41
Picture Search Options ......................................................... 43
Forward and Reverse Search ......................................... 43
Slow Motion .................................................................... 43
Frame Advance ................................................................ 44
Index Search .................................................................... 44
Zero Search ...................................................................... 45
Blank Search .................................................................... 45
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ........................................... 46
Tracking .................................................................................. 46
Time Counter ......................................................................... 46
On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 47
Audio Set-Up Features .......................................................... 48
Reception ......................................................................... 48
Tape Playback .................................................................. 49
Connections ....................................................... 51
Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............. 51
Connecting Your VCR ............................................................ 52
Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 52
Choosing a VCR Connection ......................................... 53
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ........... 53
Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ............... 53
TV with RF Jack Only ...................................................... 54
TV with Audio/Video Jacks ............................................. 55
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................. 56
TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ......................... 57
TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver ....... 58
Appendix A: Reference ...................................... 59
Front Panel ............................................................................. 60
Display Panel ......................................................................... 61
Back Panel .............................................................................. 62
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................ 63
Questions and Answers about
COMMERCIAL,I_ADVANCE ............................................ 66
Specifications ........................................................................ 67
Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 67
Limited Warranty ................................................................... 68
Index ................................................................. 69
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Hi, my name is SUSAN...
and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that
you have a rewarding user manual experience. And, I
think you'll be pleased with the features that can be
accessed through the on-screen menus.
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The first three sections of the manual introduce you to
your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and
use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections
gives you the basic information you need to use
your VCR.
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The rest of the book highlights playback and recording
information, contains a detailed connections section,
and a reference section that includes troubleshooting
tips, limited warranty, and index.
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Step 1: Unpack What's in the Box
The following items come packed in the box:
•VCR
° Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
Step 2: Install Batteries in the Remote
Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of
each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 3: Connect Your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR's IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV jacks for a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a
better connection. In order to hear stereo and hi-fi sound from
the VCR, the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks must be used. Refer to the
Connections section, toward the back of the manual.
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Step 4: Plug in the VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Step 5: Tune the TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input.
If you connect your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT
TO TV connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.4 switch
to channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on
your TV.
•If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with
audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the
signal. See the TV Owner's Manual
Step 6: Turn On the VCR
The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the On-Screen Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR.
If you choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each
feature individually.
Go to the next step to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.
Step 7: Access the Menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you
would do the following:
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1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN NENU
1VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4Channels
5Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0Exit
2. Press 5to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote ControL: VCR1
2Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4Front Panel AUTO
5Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3Auto TV/VCR: ON
4Front Panel AUTO
5 Commercial Advance
0Exit
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
Step 8: Set Up the VCR
Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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On-Screen Guide and Additional Set-
Up Features
The On-Screen Guide is a one-time procedure that takes
you through specific features to set up your VCR. In
addition to the Guide, there are other features you may
want to set up such as:
•Select a language
• Set up for a Cable Box
• Set up VCR channel list (Auto Channel
Search)
•Set automatic Daylight-Saving ]]me
• Set the ]]me and Date
• Set upVCR Plus+ channels
•Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature
• Set the Auto Play feature
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
• Front Panel (VCR Display)
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Using the On-Screen Guide
The On-Screen Guide is an automated procedure that helps you
set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first
menu of the Guide appears.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioms.
Choisissez une Langue.
1English
2EspanoL
3 FranFais
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
•Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or TV's video line input.
•Make sure VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV jacks.
•Check your connections.
If you choose to set up the VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
Using the Menus To Set Up Features
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature
that appears in the On-Screen Guide is explained in this section
as well as a few others you may want to set up before you
begin using your VCR.
Language
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
On-screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown
in this manual when explaining
the features. ]
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VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2Timer Recordings
3 Time
4Channels
5 Preferences
6Audio
7 Language
0Exit
2. Press 7 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select alanguage.
1>English
2 Espanol
3Fran_ais
Press MENU to continue
3. Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Fran(_ais (French).
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output
channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer
recordings.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR Plus+
2Timer Recordings
3 Time
4Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7Language
0Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1Auto Channet Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0Exit
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3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then select
one of the three choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
IAll Channels
2 Only Some Channels
3 Cancel Setup
.If you selected All Channels, enter the output channel of
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press
MENU.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or video)
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channet 04.
Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable
Box Setup is complete.
VCR Channels List
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at
the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels depending on whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2Timer Recordings
3Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6Audio
7 Language
0Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Cable Box Setup
All Channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT.
Only Some Channels: if you only
use the cable box to tune
premium channels.
Cancel Setup: select to cancel.
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CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR PLus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
,Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically
0Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect
Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal
system you have attached to your VCR.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channeL 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes
about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the
search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should
only select the active channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect
to mis-detect. If this should
happen, select I or 2 for the
system you have.
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To Add or Remove Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don't want to watch them.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the
channels you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ChanneL 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
Time and Date
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-
Saving "time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.
Set Dayfight-Saving Time
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLus+
2Timer Recordings
3 Time
4Channels
5 Preferences
6Audio
7Language
0Exit
,Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON
0 Exit
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.Press 2to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF.
Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically
adjust for daylight-saving time.
Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for
daylight-saving time.
Set the Time and Date
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3Time
4 Channels
5Preferences
6Audio
7Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON
0Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.
.
SET TIRE AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --I--I--
Press MENU to cancel
Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
(forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for timer
recording falling within this time
frame.
In the Autumn, daylight-saving time
ends on the last Sunday in October.
The VCR clock automatically
changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM
(back one hour). Therefore, it can
affect your recording length.
ITime/Date Display 1
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
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SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 10/24/97 Friday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
The time will appear in the display panel. There is only an
indicator for AM. No indicator appears for PM.
VCR Plus+ Channels
Using VCR Plus+ can make programming timer recordings for
cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time
right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated
codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are
provided on the following pages.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3Signal Type: CABLE
4VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers forCableTV
(USA List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 MusicTelevision
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 NostalgiaTelevision
99 QualityValue Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner NetworkTelevision
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits I
93 Viewer's Choice I
94 Viewer's Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-NewYork
See next page for Canadian List
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.
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VCR Plus+ Worksheet
Broadcast or
Cable-TV Station
Name
HBO
ESPN
VCR Plus+ Channel
Number**
33
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Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On* Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for Cable TV
(Canadian List)
67 Allarcom PayTelevision/
Superchannel
44 Arts &Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline
News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country MusicTelevision
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First ChoiceTwo
97 First ChoiceThree
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/TheWeather Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer's Choice I
93 Viewer's Choice 2
94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer's Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
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VCR+ Channel My Channel
5--
4--
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
I--
Use CH +/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
.Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3-> -> -> 23
2 --
I--
Use CH +/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Screen is for example only.
Additional Set-Up Features in the
PREFERENCES Menu
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCES menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR PLus+
2Timer Recordings
3Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7Language
0 Exit
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel AUTO
5 Commercial Advance
0Exit
Now you are ready toselectan itemfrom the menu tosetup.
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Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote that
has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or DVD°VCR2 button, this feature
allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the
VCR2, VCR2°LD, or DVDoVCR2 button to change.
PREFERENCES
(Press VCR2 to Change)
2 Auto PLay: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 Front Panel AUTO
5 Commercial Advance
0Exit
PREFERENCES
1Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4Front Pane[ AUTO
5 Commercial Advance
Exit
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2°LD, or DVD-VCR2 button. If you change the remote
setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no
longer control it.
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting
back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and
then press VCR1 on your compatible remote.
Auto Play
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing
when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2
to switch between ON or OFF.
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed
to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
Select OFF if you do notwant a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to
VCR2 disables the remote that
came with your VCRo
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Auto TV/VCR
This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on.
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR
mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is
inserted--This only applies if you connect the IN FROM
ANT. and OUT TO TVjacks of your VCR and TV and
watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TE
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV
mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's
video input and you don't want your antenna/cable
signal interrupted by the VCR.
Front Panel (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4to switch between AUTO,
BRIGHT, and DIM.
•AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims
the display when the VCR is off.
• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
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