Panasonic Omnivision VHS PV-VS4820 User manual

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Panasonic
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-VS4820
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Important Safeguards and Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND
RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS
IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT
J OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION I
1SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to the equipment. _ _--.¢_ "_'-
be sure the antenna or cable System _== _--
is grounded so as to provide some _._._ _'-_"
protection against built up static
charges and voltage surges. J _'_*'_
Section 810 of the National _// _ _J=,_
Efectdca, Code. ANSI/N FPA 70 ! _ /_" _'"_"
(in Canada, part 1 of the Canadian ! ,"<_.,_ I/7_-=_-=_=,Q_.=..
Electrical Cede provides information _ ._._.._.=.,_=.m_ ......
with respect to proper grounding of the _]1_===;,_c_,_
mast and supporting structure grounding
of the lead*in wire to an antenna discha e unit. "_='_**"'.
size of grounding conductors, location _antanna discharge uni connection
to grounding electrodes and requiremen s for the grounding electrode.
2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES
OR CIRCUITS -
An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines,
e!eofdc light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with
these power sources if it should happen to fall, When installing an outside
antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines.
clrcu=taor other power sources as th=scould be fatal. Because of the
hazards involved, antenna inistaltation should be left to a professional.
I USING THE VIDEO UNIT J
If the unit has been in storage'or moved to a new location,
refer first to the INSTALLATJQN section of these safeguards.
t KEEP THIS VIDEO-UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR
MOISTURE OF ANY I_lNI;_._
2 IF EQUIPML=N'_FIO_ED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR
STRONG IMPACT unplu_ th_:dnit and have it nspected by a qualified
""sen'l_!lt_U se
3 CURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM
Oudng a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or before leaving the
unit unused for e_ended pedods of time, disconnect all equipment from the
power source as welt as the antenna and cable system.
4 WREN THE UNIT IS PLUGGED IN
iNever expose the unit to rain or water. OO NOT OPERATE
if liguid has been spilled into the unit, Immediately unplug the unit,
and have it inspected by a service technician, Fire and shock hazards
can result from electrical shorts caused by liquid contact inside.
Never drop or push any objest throughopenlog6 in the unit. Some kltemal pails
carry haza_Jous voltagas and contact can cause electric shock or fire hazard.
Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV sat as this may CauSe
electrical interference. Keep sil magnets away from electronic equipment.
5 USING ACCESSORIES
Use only asoessodes recommended by the manufacturer to avoid dSk of fire.
shock; or other hazards;
6 CLEANING THE UNIT
Unplug the unit. Then, use aclean, dry. chemically untreated cloth to gently
remove dust or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air
that could over-spray, or seep into the unit and cause electrical shock.
Any SUbstancesuch as wax, adhesive tape. etc, may mar the cabinet sudace,
Exposure to greasy, humid, or dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts,
] SERVICE J
1 DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF
If. after carefully following the qetaile_ operating instructions, this Video
product does not operate propedy, do not attempt to open or remove
covers, or make an ad ustments not described in the manual.
Unplug he unit an_contact a qualified service technician,
2 IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make sore t_ service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer,
or those ha_lng the same safety charecfeesticsas the original parts. The use of
unauthonzed subsfitutas may result in fire, elsotnc shock, or other hazards.
3 HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK
INSTALLATION
POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on the unit or lo
th=Smanual, if necessary, have your Electric Utility Service
Company or Video Products Dealer venfy the power source
in your home.
2 POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG
As a safety feature, this Video product comes with either
apolarized power cord plug (one blade is wider than the
ether), or a three-wire grounding type plog
This plug will only fit into an Outlet one way. If you cannot
fully =nsert the plug. try reversing it. If it still will not fit.
have an electrician install the prober wall outlet,
Do not defeat the safety feature by tampering with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CA TI_J_
This plug will only fit into athree-hole grounding outlet.
If necessary, have an electrlbian install the proper outlet,
Do not defeat the safety feature by tamnedng w_ththe plug,
3 POWER CORD
Make sure power cores are routed so that they are not likely
to have anything rest on them. roll over them, or be in the
way of walking traffic. If an extension cord is used make
sure it also has either a polarized or grounded plug and that
the cords can be securely connected. Frayed co_s, damaged
i_ugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are hazardous
and should de repleced_y a qualified sentice technician.
Overloaded outlets and extension cords are fire hazards.and
should be avoided.
4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated
dudng operation. If they are blocked, heat build-up inside the
unit can cause failures tnot may result in afire hazard or
heat damage to cassettes.
For protection, follow these rules:
a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit
while in usa. or operate the unit when placed
on a bed. sofa. rug, or other soft surface.
b. Avoid built-ln insteltafion, such as abook case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near any kind of heater
or regulator, in direct sunlight. _nside a closed veh=cte, etc.
[3o not move the unit suddenly between areas of extreme
temperature variation. If the unil is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in the
unit and on the tape.
6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
•Do not place unsecured equ=pment on a sloo=ngsurface
• Do not place th_s unit on any support
that is net firm, level, and adequately
strong. The unit could fall causing
serious injury to a child or adult and
damage to the unit.
•An appliance and cart combinafion
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
•Carefully follow all operating instructions and use
the manufacturer's recommended accessories when
operating this unit or connecting it to any other equipment, After any servme or repairs to the unit. request the service technician to
Safety Precautions conduo, athrough sate check as described in the manufacture's service
literature to insure that tt_e video unit is in safe operating condition.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Avertissement" Afin de prdvenir tout risque d'incendie ou de chocs dlectriques, ne pas exposer cet
appareil &la pluie ou _une humiditd excessive.
Attention: Pour dviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
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Table of Contents
Use
Now!
Important Safeguards and Precautions ....................................... 2
Accessories ............................................................................................. 4
Loading the Batteries ........................................................................... 4
Basic Connections (Antenna, VCR, TV) ............................................. 4, 5
One Time VCR Setup (Language,VCR'sOutputChannel,Channel,Ckx:k).,. 6 ~ 11
Playback a Tape (Still picture, Frame by Frame picture, Slow Motion) ....... 12
Record On a Tape ................................................................................ 13
•OneTouch Recording .............. 13
Enjoy
more!
Other
Information!
Advanced Connections (Cable/DSS)..................................................... 14
Copying Your Tapes (Dubbing).......................................................... 15
Timer Recording ........................................................................... 16, 17
•Timer Recording •Review, Replace or Clear
Using VCR Buttons ................. 16 Program Contents .................... 17
Timer Recording Using VCR Plus+®System ............... 18 ~ 21
• Auto VCR Plus+ System •VCR Plus+ System
t.Channel Setup ................... 18, 19 Programming ........................... 21
•Manual VCR Plus+ System
Channel Setup ......................... 20
Multi-Brand Control Feature ..................................................... 22, 23
Tape Operation ........................................................................... 24 ~ 31
•CommercialAdvance ...... 24 -26 • Auto Operation Functions ........ 29
• Movie Advance ........................ 27 • Direct Access .......................... 30
• Program End Search ............... 28 •Repeat Play ............................. 31
• ProgramlndexSearch, lndexScan .29 o Zero Search ............................. 31
MTS Broadcast/VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System ......................... 32, 33
Stereo/SAP/Mono Broadcast., 32 •Select Audio Mode .................. 33
Special VCR Features ................. ........................................... 34 ~39
• ChannelCaption ................ 34, 35 •VCR Lock ................................ 38
• Time Stamp ....................... 36, 37 •WeakSignal DisplayON/OFF... 39
Tape Position Display .............. 38 Auto Shut-Off ........................... 39
• Remote Warning ON/OFF ........ 38 • Shuttle Variable Speed Search... 39
Super (S) VHS System ................................................................ 40, 41
Reset Language, Channels, Clock VCR's Output Channel. 42, 43
VCR & Cassette Information ........................................... 44, 45
•Reset All VCR Memory Functions .. 44 o Head Cleaning ......................... 45
•DST (Daylight Saving Time) .... 44 •Built-in Head Cleaner ............... 45
•Declaration of Conformity ........ 44 •Cleaning the VCR .................... 45
•Prevent Accidental Tape Erasure .. 44 •Specifications .......................... 45
•Record/Playback Time ............ 44 • Features for aQuality Picture .. 45
On-Screen Displays (OSD) .................................................... 46
•Function & Channel Display .... 46 • Blank Tape/No Video Signal
•VCR Status & Clock Display... 46 Indication ................................. 46
• Warning and Instruction Displays .. 46
Before Requesting Service ................................................... 47
Service Center List ................................................................ 48
Warranty .................................................................................. 49
Spanish (Espa_ol) Quick Use Guide ............................ 50 ~ 53
Location of Controls ........................................................ 54, 55
Quick Use Guide (Playback, Recording) ..................... Back Cover
3

Congratulations
on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and
reliable products on the market today. Used property,
it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please fill in the information below. The serial number
is on the tag located on the back of your VCR.
• Date of Purchase
If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN terminals, connect
them to VCR for higher quality picture and sound.
You can enjoy stereo sound even if your TV is not stereo
by connecting a stereo amplifier to the VCR.
Connect VCR and TV with an AV Cable (not supplied) or a
RF Coaxial Cable (supplied) as shown in the figure below.
• For S-VHS Connection Cable (supplied), see page 40.
• Dealer Purchased From
•DealerAddress
• Dealer Phone No.
• Model No.
• Serial No.
[] RemoteControl
LSSQ0218 [] Batteries 2 =AA"
[] RF Coaxial Cable
VJAS0196
[] S-VHS
Connecting Cable
VJAS0200
To order accessories, call toll free
1-800-332-5368.
1) Open the cover.
Insert the
batteries as
marked.
3) Close the cover.
[] Battery replacement caution
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.
ANTENNA (See page 5)
CABLE "IV
OUTDOOR ANTENNA INDOOR ANTENNA
ior
Disconnect antenna
or cable from IV and
VCR connect to VCR.
S-VIDEOIN FROM ANT.
@L(_ OUT
©
.VIDEO VHFlUHF
IN
o 0
IN1 _jr
a) AVCABLE_ _ b)RF/
(not supplied) COAXIAL
CABLE
_-- _ VHF/
IN _.. _ '_----)I.I.-IF
L R
0 0
TV "" VIDEO//_._ .=
Connect VCR
to-IV with RF
Coaxial Cable.
1) While connection b) (above) is sufficient, connection
a) offers better sound and picture (especially with
this model, you can enjoy Hi-Fi STEREO sound).
2) For both connections a) and b) proceed as follows:
•To use VCR : VCR Power on, set TV to VIDEO.
• To watch TV :VCR Power off, select channel on.
3) Set VCR Output to channel 3 or 4 (not an active
station). (See page 8.)
Use the L Audio OUT jack for proper sound reproduction
when connecting to a monaural TV.
rWARNING ,,
When using "Nut type RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers
only. OverUghtening may damage terminals

Between ANT. and VCR
F
•Case 1 : Twin Lead Cable Only
To VCR Terminal
From Antenna _@_
(Flat) Twin Lead Transformer
300 Ohm Cable (not supplied)
•Case 2: Twin Lead & Coaxial Cables
/ i U_HFNHF;andMixe_r_
J
(Round) 75 Ohm
coaxial Cable To VCR Terminal
•Case 3: Two Twin Lead Cables
UHF/VHF Band Mixer _ \
(not supplied)
To VCR Terminal
•If your "IV has both post and plug-type
VHF terminals, the post connection is
recommended to minimize signal loss.
Note to CABLE system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CABLE system installer's
sttenlJon to Adide 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and to the Canadian
Electrical Code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shell
be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practica.
Between VCR and TV
•Case 1: Screw & Plug Type Terminal
UHF/VHF Band TV
Separator
(not _/_(_--_-VHF
RF Coaxial Cable
•Case 2: Screw Type Terminal
TV
75-300 ohm
Transformer
(not supplied)
•Case 3: Double Screw Type Terminal
UHFNHF Band TV
Separator
(not sup_ VHF
• Case 4: Complex TV Terminal
TERMINALS ON BACK OF "IV ,SET
Split out _"_""_T V
ANT2
•Connect to one of the ANT terminals and
select the same antenna number on the TV,
IFCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modificationsto this equipment would void the user's authority to operate.
5

The setup on pages 8 through 11 is vital for proper VCR operation.
Please read the instructions carefully and in the order presented.
NOTE: These first two pages contain reference material needed for setup on pages 8-11.
Please look over the information before you begin setup procedure.
Setup Overview
You will be performing the following tasks:
•Setting the language you want on-screen displays to appear in (English, Spanish, French.)
•Telling the VCR what kind of equipment you are using to receive channels and how it is connected.
•Entering pertinent cable box or DSS receiver information if used.
•Entering alocal PBS channel so that the VCR can receive auto clock set data. (Not available in all areas.)
•Placing channels in memory and setting the clock.
Please Note Which Connection Type You are UsinD.
Make sure all equipment is hooked up as described on pages 8-11.
The diagrams below illustrate some of the basic connection types.
Confirm which type you used for later reference.
[ Connection Type A
<Cable box-_VCR._TV connection>
CABLE
BOX
IN OUT
AUDIO S'VIDEO IN FROM ANf" IN
0_0 OR 0
MONO _,_ AUDIO
OLOS-VIDEO VHF/UHF OL
O_rTOTV OVIDEO
IN10LFF
VCR TV
<DSS box-_VCR._TV connection>
_"ON AIR or CATV ANT ]
nECE,VEBJI AUO'O'V'OEO'N'°O""TO'"
,N i .0"0o.o,... O
0LOS-VIDEO VHFIUHF 0 L AUDIO
.._)OUT{_ (_OE(O:)6 °u@TMIN1 (:x.rr %OVlDEO
[ Connection Type B
<VCR-_TV connection>
AUDIO S'VIDEO INFf_OMANT IN OUT
0_0 ,_ _ ORO
MONO _OLOAUDIO0LO s-v,oEoVHF/UHF
OUTTOTV
(_DE_) 6 @ 0 O VIDEO
_) VHFAJHF
IN1 OUT
VCR TV
<VCR'_Cable box-_TV connection>
/". "IV
AUDIO _'VIDEO_,_ IN FROM_ANT" IN OUT
RO
0 RO CABLE 0LOAUDIO
MONO
OLO S-V,OEOv.F,u._ BOX O
VIDEO iN
O O O OUTTOW IN OUT O O VIDEO
IN1 OUT _ (_-..-.._ VHF/UHF
VCR TV i_ VCR
I
ONE TIME SETUP IMPORTANT NOTES:
• For detailed DSS receiver connection instruction, please see your DSS operating manual.
• The DSS receiver must be turned off to view programs from the cable box or antenna.
• If you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off for auto clock set.
• If your cable box is not remote controllable, it must be tuned to your PBS channel.
• If you use Audio/Video Jack connection between the VOR and cable box or DSS receiver, you must also
connect the RF coaxial cable in order to use auto clock set and channel auto set features.
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.Cable Box/DSS Receiver Code Number List
If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable, refer to this list during setup on page 8.
Cable Box
Brand Code Number
Archer ............................................................. 44, 06, 01
Cableview ................................................. 29, 09, 01, 63
Citizen ............................................................. 44, 52, 30
Curtis .................................................. 08, 09, 25, 61, 53
Century ..................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59
Cabletenna ............................................... 29, 09, 01, 63
Cable Cinema ........................................... 29, 09, 01, 63
Diamond ................................................... 29, 09, 01, 63
Eagle ............................................. 62, 40, 22, 13, 58, 20
Eastern .................................................................. 28, 29
Explorer .............................................. 08, 09, 25, 61, 53
Gemini .................................................................... 30, 04
General Electric .................................................... 01, 57
General Instruments ...... 01, 84, 83, 34, 03, 02, 04, 55,
65, 66, 67, 68
Gerrard ..................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59
GC Electronics ......................................... 44, 42, 63, 29
Hamlin ....................................................... 41, 14, 15, 28
Hitachi .......................................................................... 31
Jerrold.....01, 84, 83, 34, 03,_02, 04, 55, 65, 66, 67, 68
Jasco ..................................................................... 30, 04
Macom ......................................................................... 31
Magnavox .................................................................... 26
Matsushita ...................................................... 17, 16, 08
Movietime .............................................................. 32, 39
Maestro ................................................................. 74, 35
NEC ........................................................... 40, 19, 38, 32
NSC ........................................................... 40, 19, 38, 32
Novavision .......................................... 08, 09, 25, 61, 53
Next Level ...................... 0t, 84, 83, 34, 03, 02, 04, 55,
65, 66, 67, 68
Oak ........................................................................ 46, 11
Oak Sigma ............................................................. 46, 11
Panasonic ....................................................... 17, 16, 08
Philips ........................................................ 23, 24, 20, 13
Pioneer ............................................................ 06, 05, 12
Pulsar ..................................................................... 04, 42
Quest .............................................................. 06, 05, 12
Radio Shack ............................................. 44, 51, 75, 59
Brand GOUe Hum _blur
RCA ................................................................. 17, 16, 08
Realistic .................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59
Recoton .................................................... 44, 51, 75, 59
Regal ......................................................... 41, 14, 15, 28
Regency ................................................................ 28, 29
Rembrandt ................................................ 44, 42, 63, 29
Samsung ........................................................ 42, 06, 32
Scientific Atlanta ................................ 08, 09, 25, 61, 53
Sheritech ..................................................................... 27
Signal ........................................................................... 26
SL Marx .......................................................... 42, 06, 32
Sprucer ........................................................... 17, 16, 08
Standard Components .......................................... 32, 39
Stargate ................................................................. 04, 42
Sylvania ................................................................. 19, 18
Teknika .................................................................. 74, 35
Telecaption .................................................................. 77
Teleview ................................................... 40, 19, 38, 32
Texscan ................................................................ 19, 18
Tocom ................................................. 34, 33, 01, 42, 66
Toshiba ........................................................................ 36
Unika ......................................................... 44, 42, 63, 29
Universal .................................................. 52, 43, 44, 63
Viewstar ........................................ 62, 40, 22, 13, 58, 20
Videoway ........................................................ 07, 23, 50
Vidtek ........................................................................... 64
Zenith .............................................................. 07, 23, 50
DSS (Digital Satellite System Receiver)
Toshiba ........................................................................90
Hitachi/ Hughes ..................................................... 91, 99
Primestar ..................................................................... 92
Drake ........................................................................... 93
Magnavox .............................................................. 94, 95
Uniden .................................................................... 94, 95
Optimus ................................................................. 94, 95
Panasonie .................................................................... 96
ProScan ....................................................................... 97
RCA .............................................................................. 97
SONY ..................................................... ._..:.......... 98, 105
During Setup you will be instructed to enter your brand code number. As some brands have multiple codes,
it may be necessary to try different codes to attain the proper results.
These codes are for Cable box or DSS Box setup for Auto Clock and VCR Plus+ recording only.
For "IV/Cable Box Multi-Brand Control operation, please see page 22.
Positionina Your Cable Box or DSS Receiver
If your cable box or DSS receiver is remote controllable,
place it on or near the VCR as shown in the example at right.
The VCR transmits an infrared signal from two locations.
Be sure not to cover the transmitter windows.
Cable Box/
Satellite
Receiver
Wall
VCR'S Signals
Transmitters
7

When VCR is turned on the first time.
• Setup mode is entered automatically.
•Self Demo Mode is started automatically on Multi
Function Display. When you set the clock, it is canceled.
(For details, see page 55.)
Process of Setup
Turn the TV and VCR on.
Press POWER.
Set TV Channel to CH 3.
• If using AV Cable connection, set TV
to Video instead of channel. (See
connection a) on page 4.)
O
(_..
SELECT LANGUAGE
PUSH CH • ENGLISH
OPRIMIR GH • ESPAt_OL
APP. VCR/TV FRAN_AIS
TO CHANGE VCR'S OUTPUT
OH, PUSH ACTION KEY,
Press ACTION
F YOU PUSH ACTION KEY,
VCR' S OUTPUT CH SWITCHES
TO CH 4.
Press ACTION
Display SELECT LANGUAGE.
This display appears for first time setup
only
Select the language.
CH
so
-- for English
for Spanish
(ESPANOL)
-- for French
(FRAN AIS)
When using connection b) (see
page 4), tune TV to VCR's output
channel.
IPLEASETUNE YOUR "iV TO IIf there is beat or noise on CH3,
CH 41 change VCR's output channel to CH4
:: After 3 seconds by pressing ACTION twice,
•Always tune TV to this channel to monitor the VCR.
• If you used audio/video jack connection, tune the TV to its video input.
• If wrong language is set, do "Reset All VCR Memory Functions"
steps on page 44.
3VCRI.GABLE /DSS BOXI_TV
VCRJ.TV
SELECT:A • KEY
SET :_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Select hookup.
1) PressAVto
_,_,_ select.
2) Press l_to set.
• If you selected "CABLE/DSS BOX
• VCR • l-V," continue with step 4.
(Only cable box output channel will
be placed in memory.)
If not, go to "Alternate Instructions"
on page 11.
4SELECT HOOKUP
CABLE /DSS BOXI" VCRIbTV
CABLE/OSI_OUTPUT CH
SELECT:& •KEY
SET :_ _ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Select cable box or DSS
receiver output channel.
t _._<_) 1) Press *V to
_i'_ 'select.
_ 2) Press I_ to
enter.
•If necessary, refer to cable box manual.
•If you used Audio/Video jack connection to cable box, set
"VIDEO OUT."
•If both cable box and DSS receiver are used, set output channel
of DSS receiver.
2
i

ENTER COOt_ NUMBER
REFERRING TO MANUAL
6m
7
8
9
[]
SELECT:A •KEY
SET :_ KEY
END ;ACTION KEY
Select Cable box or
DSS receiver code.
'Refer to the liston page 7.)
1) Press AV to
select.
.... 2) Press • to
enter.
•If cable box or DSS receiver has no remote control, select "NO
REMOTE." Then, go to =Alternate Instructions" on page 11.
•This determines whether VCR will control cable box or DSS receiver.
ENTER ANY AVAILABLE
CHANNEL NUMBER ON
YOUR CABLE/OSSBOX.
SELECT:& •KEY
SET :_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Select available channel
on your Cable box or DSS
receiver.
•,_ 1) Press AI,V to
_=] select.
D, 2) Press • to
set.
I=
_LEASE TUNE YOUR
CABLE/DSS BOX TO
ANOTHER AVA ILABLE
CHANNEL
PROCEED:_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Tune Cable box or DSS
receiver channel.
! Press • to continue.
A
• "NOW TRANSMITTING" appears.
IS YOUR CABLE/DSS BOX
R_CEIVING CH 01?
SELECT:A • KEY
SET :_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Set receiver channel.
l) ress k'_' to
select "YES"
•,, •or "NO."
2) Press • to
enter.
If "YES" with cable box, go to step 9.
If "YES" with DSS receiver, go to "Alternate
Instructions" on page 11.
If =NO," the screen in step 5 will appear. Try entering adifferent code
• and/or repositioning the equipment (see page 7.)
If still =NO," cable box or DSS receiver is not available.
PLEASE ENTER YOUR LOCAL
PBS CHANNEL ON CABLE BOX
SELECT:A •KEY
SET :_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Confirm that cable box
is on and that DSS
receiver is off.
Select local PBS channel
on cable box.
1) Press AY to
_select.
...... 2) Press • to
set.
Continued on the next page...
, SELECT/
SET
&:PLAY
• :STOP
I_:FF
9
ACTION
9

10 CLOCKAUTOSET
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
BOX.TUNE IT TO YOUR
LOCAL PBS CH THEN...
PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY
Start Clock Auto Set.
Press CH A.
-"AUTO
CLOCK SET
OH PROCEEDING"
appears.
Process of Setup
11 1/4/2000TUE12:00PM
DST :ON
SETTING : CH 02
AUTO CLOCK SET
COMPLETED
END : PUSH CH UP KEY
Confirm that time is
correct. Press CH •
_to exit.
CH
If displayed time is incorrect...
If your area observes DST (daylight saving time), but the
time is incorrect; do "Time Zone Adjust" steps on page 43.
Or, if you use cable box and receive more than one PBS
station, try auto clock_set again entering the one you have
not tried yet (See "Clock" on page 42.)
If the screen below appears...
Auto clock set data is not available in your area.
Press ACTION to display Manual Clock Set screen, and
then do steps b) - d) on page 11,
AUTO CLOCK SET
IS INCOMPLETE
PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK
J
To Setup VCR in Case a Cable Box or DSS
Receiver was Installed or Replaced.
%
MENU
a Press ACTION to display Menu. SETUPVC.
SET UP FEATURE
b Press •Y to select "SET UP
CHANNEL," then press •. ,D,_A, L_GUEE_GL,SH
VCR' S OUTPUT CH :3
_ELECT • • KEY
C Press •V to select "CABLE/ set Ip KEY i
END ;ACTION KEY I
DSS BOX SET UP," then press
SE TUP CHA_;NEL
ANTENNA C.'ABL E
d Press •V to select "CABLE/ AUTOSe_
CHANNEL CAPTION
DSS BOX • VCR • TV,"then WEAKS_GNA[DISPLAYOFF
press • to set. _ " =° "
VCR Plus* OH SEI UP
_ELECT • •KEY
eContinue with steps 4~8 on set .KEY :
_Na _c_=ON_Z.......... !
pages 8-9.
O
Auto clockset willbeperformed when VCR isturnedOffthe
first time each day.
Therefore, cable box must be left on and tuned to
PBS channel before VCR power is turned off.
1041
'_/; ':':' @ SELECT/
_,0 _ xO_, ":PLAY
// _/_,_,.,..,_..../_ _ •:STOP
,_.C_- ACTION
(ED (Z3 (Z)
':3D (2D (Z) _
10CH •
11
.................... &._ _/
Using &V<I I_ keys
You can also operatethe menu screen using
VCR buttons.
When menu screensare displayed,the PLAY,
STOP, REWIND, and FF buttonson the VCR
and remote functionas AV<I • only with no
tape inserted.
On Remote On VCR
• : PLAY <:REW
•:STOP •:FF
To display menu using VCR buttons, press
CH •and CH •together.
To exit the menu, repeat above.

Alternate Instructions
complete steps below if any of the following applies:
•Selected connection type B (VCR • CABLF_/DSS BOX •-IV or VCR • IV) in step 3, page 8.
•Selected "NO REMOTE" in step 5, page 9.
•Selected "YES" with DSS receiver in step 8, page 9. (Be sure to turn DSS power off.)
1CHANNEL/CLOCKAUTOSET
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE
AND IF YOU USE A CABLE
BOX, TUNE IT TO YOUR
LOCAL PBS CH THEN.,.
PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY
Start Channel Auto Set and
Clock Auto Set.
IPress CH&.
CH
• The following messages appear;,
"CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING
"AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING"
21/4/2000TUE12:00PM
DST:ON
SETTING :CH 02
AUTO CLOCK SET
COMPLETE_
END : PUSH CH UP KE_
Confirm that time is correct.
Press CH&
_ to exit.
CH
Clock Setup incomplete...
,'ett
o jl,ol
tS _NCOMPLETE
PUSH ACTION TO SET CLOCK
Set the clock manually.
a) Press ACTION.
DST:ON
SELECT:A •KEY
:_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
b) Press •. to
=
....... select month.
'_ c) Press •to set.
• Likewise, set date, year, time,
DST (Daylight Saving Time).
r TO Make Corrections,
repeatedly press "4 •to move
to error, then correct.
OST:ON
SET :< > KEY
START :ACTION KEY Id)PressACT'°N"
(Clock starts.)
• To exit this mode,
press ACTION
again.
(_ (_ i SELECT/
(_) (_) (_ l,i SET
,•:PLAY
fO_, i\ 4:REw':STOP
I ii
OIf you use a DSS receiver, it must be turned off.
If displayed time and DST are incorrect...
If you use cable box and receive more than one PBS station, try auto clock set again
entering the one you have not tried yet. (See °Clock" on page 42.)
If you happen to live close to two time zones, VCR may have recognized PBS channel (setting channel)
in the wrong time zone. Please do the following to correct the situation.
1)Make a note of SETrlNG : CH number shown on screen and press CH •to exit.
2)Delete the channel from VCR memory. (See "Add or Delete a Channel" on page 43.)
3)Press ACTION to display the menu.
4)Press •. to select "SET CLOCK," and then press •to display the SET CLOCK screen.
5)Press &. and •to select and set "AUTO CLOCK SET."
6)Follow One Time VCR Setup instructions on page 8-11.
• If you use cable box and have multiple PBS stations, tune cable box to a different PBS station and try
auto clock set using the menu. 11

[_lPcheck list before you begin.
[] All connections are made.
[] TV and VCR are plugged in.
[] TV is turned on and set to CH3, 4 or Video on "IV.
[] Remote is in VCR mode.
Multi Function Display STOP/EJECT
/P EJEOT
FF
/x -O _ O_.:_', STOP
(Zb (Z3 (_D /,
QC} CD _
cc) co QE)
_,_
PAUSE/_ _ _ _:_ _"_
SLOW "_ _ _3_
m
%,
1
m
m
Insert a cassette.
•VCR power comes on and "VCR"
appears on Multi Function Display.
Press PLAY.
• Or, if cassette has no record tab
(see page 44), auto playback begins.
• To Find a Particular Scene
Forward Search --> Press FF. (To release, press PLAY
or FF.)
Reverse Search --> Press REW. (To release, press PLAY
or REW.)
• For Still (Freeze) picture --> Press PAUSE/SLOW,
(To release, press PLAY.)
• For Frame by Frame picture --> Press PAUSE/SLOW in
Still mode.
(To release, press PLAY.)
• For Slow Motion --> Press and hold PAUSE/SLOW in Still
mode. (To release, press PLAY.)
•These features work best in SP or SLP mode.
•The sound will be muted.
•To reduce picture noise, see "Manual Tracking Control" on page 45.
•After the VCR is in Still or Slow mode for 3 minutes, it will switch to
Stop mode automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
•To stop -> Press STOP.
Rapid Rewind/FF
•To rewind tape -> Press REW in Stop mode.
•To fast forward tape -> Press FF in Stop mode.
• Rewind your tape in approximately one minute when
using a T-120 tape.
•To prevent tape jam
Inspect your cassette tapes and
remove any loose or peeling labels.
•To eject tape -> Press EJECT on the remote or
STOP/EJECT on the VCR.
Playback using VCR controls
1 Insert a cassette. 2Press PLAY.
•Press to stop and/or eject tape. J

[_Check list before you begin.
[] All connectionsare made.
[] TV istumed on and tunedto CH3, 4or Video.
[] Cassette recordtab is in place.
[] Remote in VCR mode.
insert a cassette.
•VCR power comes on and "VCR"
appears on Multi Function Display,
r
Multi Function Display 2
Q;D _(:_ AI
_-_ _ r_-_Or CH _<
[ SPEED
O
O
After the VCR has been in Pause mode
for 5minutes, it will stop automatically
to protect the tape and the video head,
This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High
Quality) System, is compatible with existing VHS
equipment. Only use those tapes with the _or
mark. It is recommended that only cassette
tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in 2,
4, 6, and 8 hour VCR machines be used. This video
"ecorder is equipped with recording functions for beth
:onventional _and _systems to enable
Jsers to select either mode. An _cassette
ecorded in the _ mode cannot be played back
vith conventional _VCRs.
REC
Select Channel.
Press CH •/V* or NUMBERED keys.
•To select "LINE," see page 15.
•To select channels over 100,
first press 100 key, then enter
remaining two digits•
Select Recording speed.
(See page 44.)
Press SPEED.
•SP = Standard Play
LP = Long Play
SLP = Super Long Play
•LP recording is not possible in
S-VHS/S-VHS ET mode.
• Selected speed is displayed on "IV
screen and Multi Function Display.
Start Recording.
Press REC.
•To edit out unwanted portions,
press PAUSF-JSLOW to pause
and to resume recording.
alto stop --> Press STOP
• One Touch Recording
Press REC repeatedly to set the recording length
(30 rain. ~ 4 hours).
• The VCR turns itself off at apreset time.
NormalRec ---_0:30_ 1:00-_
/I
00'<-- 3:00<-- 2:00,,=---1:30.<-./
•Record One Program While Watching Another
Press VCP,/TV-> "VCR" disappears on Multi Function Display
--> Select Channel at the "IV.
•Selecting Channel at the VCR
Press VCRfrv-> '_/CR" appears on Multi Function Display
--> Select Channel at the VCR (applies to connection b)
only, see page 4).
rRecord using VCR controls
2Select I Insert 4Start
Channel. VCR/rv " a cassette. /Recording.
\/ /
mPres"_to stop. ]3

Be sure to tune TV to VCR output channel. (The same
one you set on screen of TV: CH3 or CH4.)
All connections on these pages are made with 75 Ohm coaxial cables.
CATV Connection
•With a Cable Box (Cable Box-_VCR)
m
i or i
t,, CATV /CABLE BOX
AUDIO S-VIDEO IN FROM_O_MANT,_ANT. IN
O"O _ _ ORO
_ONO _J O L 0 AUDIO
OLOS-VIDEO VHF/UHF
6°%AOUT TOTV 0OVIDEO
(_ _) VHFAJHF
IN1 OUT
VCR TV
•record or view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.
•use VCR Remote
Control to select
channels using
Multi-brand control
feature.
iiew channel
other than the one
selected for any
type of recording.
do aTimer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it at the
cable box.
•With a Cable Box (VCR-_Cable Box)
Ior i
I CATV I
IoRoAUDIO S-VIOEO_tIN FROM_ANT.
MONO
0 L 0 S-VIDEO VHFIUHF
"IV
IN OUT
CABLE BOX O LROoAUD'O
IN OUT O O VIDEO
8% 6" oo,,o,v
IN1 OUT @
VCR
•view any
(including
scrambled)
channel.
•use VCR Remote
Control to select
channels without
using Multi-brand
control feature.
•record scrambled
channels.
•With Two Cable Boxes VCR o
CABLE BOX I AUDIO S-VIDEO iN FROOMMANTJ
i Oo.O
IN OUT I_. r-,
._ | UL_*,,JS-VIDEO VHF/UHF
• 6
s _-_" IN1 OUT _r J TV
/ANT I'_NB Switch IN OUT
'. c_[rv .'12-w.y Sp'iuer CABLEBOXIr'_i O_O.uo,o
"... _" IN 1IN 2 0 VIDEO
1lOUT1 OUT2 IN OUT ItN1 IN2 I O O
L_L_ (L_) (_ I"_ ?I_'=_ VHF/UHF
record and view
both scrambled
and unscrambled
channels if
additional
equipment is
added. This
connection
requires: two
converter boxes,
an A/B switch, and
a 2-way splitter.
view channel
other than the one
selected for any
type of recording.
do a Timer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it at the
cable box.
DSS Connection
S%
/%
,SATELLITE,
lSA ;%%1 %%_1_S1
ior i
CA'IV /RECEIVER
" :l_]
". _ _. " IN IN_ I
°u
AUDIO S'VIDEO IN FROM_ANI IN RoOUT
ORO _ O LOAUDIO
MONO
OLOS-VIDEO VHF/UHF O
OUTTOTV 0O VIDEO
(_DE(_ 6(_ _) VHF_JHF
IN1 OUT
VCR "IV
• record and view
any (including
scrambled)
channel.
• use your VCR
Remote Control to
select channels
using Multi-brand
control feature.
view channel
other than the one
selected for any
type of recording.
do aTimer
recording of a
channel unless
you select it at the
DSS box.
NOTE:
DSS receiver must be turned off to
view cable box or antenna programs.

Connections you'll need to make.
Playing (Source) VCR Recording (Editing) VCR TV for Monitoring
iii i
AUDI -VIDEO IN FROM ANT.
MONO _ i
OLO S-VIDEO VHF/UHF
AUDIO S-VIDEO IN FROM ANT.
MONO -]L U
_'_ LOI_S-V]DEO VHF/UHF
VIDEO iOUTTOTV
©
_INI OUT
or
Front of VCR VIDE01N20[Jf/£_-AU010[N2-Ro0
AUDIO IN
VHF/ 0
IJ-F VIOEOIN
o
2
Insert blank tape
with record tab.
Select LINE mode.
Press INPUT.
(See "Selecting the
Input Mode" below.)
Put in Standby mode.
Press PLAY, then
PAUSE/SLOW at starting
point.
REC PAUSE I
and C_E)
SLOW
Put in Standby mode.
Press REC, then
PAUSE/SLOW
immediately.
4
5IiStart dubbing. _Start d!bbing.
Press PLAY. SLOW I Press P USE/SLOW.
Stop dubbing. _Stop dubbing.
Press STOP. _Press STOP,
• To Monitor Dubbing on Your TV
1 Turn your "IV on and tune to the Recording
VCR channel (CH3 or CH4).
2Set the VCR/"IV Selector on the Recording
VCR to "VCR."
IDubbing tapes protected with Copy Guard will have
poor quality results.
•Selecting the Input Mode
Method1: Press INPUT.
Channel Number <--> LINE1 <--> LINE2
Method2: Press CH A/Y. Display will change as below.
•"LI" or "L2" lights on Multi-Function Display
(about 4 sec.) when LINE1 or LINE2 is selected.
•LINE1: For rear audio/video connection.
LINE2.: For front audio_ideo connection.
3aution: unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright Infringement.)
]5

You can set up to 8programs to be recorded while you are away.
1 O_o _ Display SET PROGRAM.
÷Press PROG/VCR+.*
2SET PROGRAM
VCR Plus÷ PROGRAMMING
SELECT:& • KEY
SET :_ KEY
END :PROG KEY
You may not use the VCR buHons
on "SET PROGRAM" screen.
Display Program screen.
1)PressATtoselect
" TIMER PROGRAMMING.
'"2) Press • to display.
•If a program is already in
memory, press AY and -
•to setect an unused
program number.
3START STOP
SELECT:A • KEY
SET :_ KEY
Set the recording DATE.
1) Press AV to select.
.
2) Press •or <1 to set.=' "" • 1-31 = One time
•DAILY = MON-FRI
•WEEKLY = Same time
once a week
E_ i,_8--9 ........ 31-- 1 -- 2...... 6"_ i
Today-- 7SELECT&IV SelectionOrder DALLY
LW(EE_Y WEEKLY WEEKLYJ
•MON) _(SUN)
Repeat step 3 to set:
start time, stop time Channel
(or LINE for outside source),
Category**, tape speed (SP,
LP, SLP).
4I_ooAY AaC1
........
TOMA:EN TE :,EY/
)ATE START STOP C
IIIiiN BRiNI
TOOAY ABC
ATEGORY: MOV I E SP
SELECT:A •KEY
SET :I_ KEY
END :PROG/ACTION KEY
Make the notes•
• If not wanted, go to step 5.
1) Press •to begin.
_,_.. 2) Press •_' to select.
3) Press • to set.
• Characters will change in
the following order.
[--_ A*-_S_- C...... Z,_-BLANK *--_- -,_&_
*9, ..... 2'_-1_,-0_'/'Hq
oJ_¢ °_ 4) Press PROG/VCR+
÷ (or ACTION) to end,
5I_l End the program.
Press PROG/VCR+
O_. (oroverlap,ACTION).these
•If start time of programs
CANCEL :AOD/DLT KEY
SELECT ,-8:A • KEY /
/programs
will flash.
If you use DSS receiverand enter a channelnumber of 100-125, select"DSS" or CABLE.
IiS IT CABLE OR DSS
RECEIVER?cA_BL E
SELECT:& • KEY
SE_ :_ KEY
1) Press •Y to
_) select.
...... 2) Press •to enter.
__J
The confirmation screen appears
above left after this selection.
I_Check list before you begin.
[] All connections are made.
(See pages 4~5.)
[] "IV and VCR are plugged in and turned on.
[] VCR/'I'V selector is set to "VCR."
[] Clock is set to correct time.
[] Record tab in place. (See page 44.)
[] Remote in VCR mode.
7POWER
SELECT/
,,) SET
it- • :PLAY
•:STOP
<1:nEW
• :FF
PROG/
LI. VCR+
6
i;_" ACTION
** Category Items
N/A(not applicable), SPORTS,
MOVIE, COMEDY, MUSIC, DRAMA
-- Using AY<I • keys --
You can also operate the menu screen
using VCR buttons.
When menu screens are displayed, the
PLAY, STOP, REWIND, and FF buttons on
the VCR and remote function as ••<1 •
only with no tape inserted.
__ • : PLAY
_. .... • : STOP
_)_ • : nEW
On Remo,e OnVCR • : FF
To display menu using VCR buttons,
press CH • and CH •together.
To exit the menu, repeat above.
To Enter More Programs
Press •V to select, and •to display a blank program number.
Then repeat steps 3 and 4.

6 I
Set timer.
Press POWER off.
•When recording programsvia a
cable box, make sure the cable
box is left ON and tuned to the
desired channel.
Exit program mode.
Press PROG/VCR+
(or ACTION).
]T,'PIERI
Multi Function Display
-- You can also display Program screen from MENU
1) Press ACTION to display MENU.
•Youcanalsosetupusing VCRbuttons.Seethebottomright ofthepage16.
2) Press A,V end I_ to select and set SET UP FEATURE.
3) Press A,Y to select TIMER PROGRAMMING end press I_ to
display Program screen.
4) Go to step 3 on the page 16.
Important notes When using a DSS receiver
•When recording programs via a DSS receiver, the DSS receiver must
be lefton.
•When recordingprogramsvia an antenna or cable, the DSS receiver
mustbe turnedoff.
Review, Replace or Clear Program Contents:
iRecording is not in progress)
aRepeat steps 1-2 on page 16.
-To cancel Timer Recording_
(Recording is in progress)
Press POWER and then STOP
within 10 seconds to cancel the
Timer recordi0g. ("TIMER" goes
out on Multi Function Display.)
_---To review program --
contents on the VCR
tTimer Recordino is not in
rop_o_q__
Press PROG/VCR+ in Power off
mode.
Every time that button is pressed,
the program contents are
indicated in turn on the Mufti.
Function Display.
Timer Recordina is in Drooress
Press PROG/VCR+. The prograrr
content which advances at
present is indicated on the Multi
Function Display.
I
Multi Function Display
bse,eotprogram.
/2 s lo:ooP12:oop 02 sP/ |__ 1) Press A_' to
/310 8:00P 9:00P 10 SP| t _ select number.
4 SU 9:OOPIO:OOP L1 LP /,,.r,
CANCEL :ADD/DLT KEY
/ SELECT 1-8:& •KEY J
ABC
SP
1) Press I_ to display.
2) Press ,IkV <11_ to
set new program
contents.
or
To Clear program...
___%*"_____T?__ _: s__?1
S 10_OOP1210OP 02 SP/
3 10 8:00P 9:00P 10 SP /
4SU 9:00P10:00P L1 LP
SELECT 1-8:& •K_Y
/ ENTER :• KEY |
ADD/OLT ]1) Press ADD/DLT.
J
t[L
End the program.
1) Press PROG/VCR+ (or ACTION).
•If there are programs, press
POWER off.
' ACTION
OADD/
DELETE
17

Auto VCR Plus+ System
Channel Setup (Part1)
In order for VGR to read PlusCode, some set up is required. Guide
(PlusCode) channel number is assigned to each local broadcast and cable
station. Because this number sometimes differs from channel TV receives
station on, it is necessary to program the VCR with local channel information.
To receive VCR Plus+ channels automatically, perform the steps below.
Or, see "Manual VCR Plus+ System Channel Setup" section on page 20.
1Display MENU.
Press ACTION.*
I MENU 1Display SET UP CHANNEL.
/SETSETUPupVCRFEATURE _// II (_ 1) Press ,&Y to
SET CLOCK / select.
/_ENGLISH ..... 2) Press • to
1VCR'SOU'mUT OH:3 /
/SELECT:A • KEY idisplay,
/SET :1_ KEY 1
3SET UP CHANNEL
ANTENNA : CABLF_
AUTO SET
CHANNEL CAPTION
WEAK SIGNAl. DISPLAY : OFF
CABLE/DSS BOX SET-uP
SET :I_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Display VCR Plus+ CH
SET UP.
1) Press &Y to
select.
.... 2) Press •to
display.
4VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
MANUAL SET
SELECT:A •KEY
SET :_ KEY
Select AUTO SET.
._._ 1) Press A_'to
select.
"" 2) Press•to set.
5VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
>LEASE ENTER ZiP CODE
ZIP CODE: = ....
SELECT:A •KEY
SET :_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Enter Zip Code.
1) Press AY <1•
to select and
enter each
number.
A
2) Press • or
ACTION to set.
VCR Plus+ System is ...
a feature that allows you to set most items
of a timer recording by simply entering a
special code number (PlusCode
programming number) found in TV GUIDE
and selected newspaper "iV listings.
Process of Recording
i_ IProgrammingt
Important Note
•"One'rime VCR Setup"onpages6~11must
becompletedbefore "Auto VCR Plus+
System ChannelSetup"canbedone.
If any part of setup is incomplete,
a warning screen appears.
•If your VCR connection type changes
from type A to B, on page 6, perform
"To Setup VCR in Case a Cable Box or
DSS Receiver was Installed or
Replaced" section on page 10 before
proceeding with these steps.
• Complete this page only iftype B
connection (see page 6.) is used.
C_ ® ®il
- ii 2SELECT/
SET
•:PLAY
Y:STOP
<1 :REW
I_ :FF
•1ACTION
7
I
6IEASESELECTHOWOi--ih'nt°Upda'eoEVEYNGHT®1S--Press..to
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT ' ' 2) Press • to set. O
7
18
VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
PLEASE LEAVE VCR OFF
(AND CABLE BOX ON)
(OVE RN IGHT}
END :ACTION KEY
End setup.
)0 ] Press ACTION.
Make sure to leave VCR off
(overnight.) If controllable, leave
your cable box on.
• Make each entry within 5 minutes or VCR will
leave this mode.
•Once local channels have been
programmed, they will stay in memory, even
in the case of a power failure.
• "ALL SET" will flash on Multi Function Display
during Auto VCR Plus+ System Setup.
•If the start time for a timer recording comes
up dudng Auto VCR Plus+ System Setup, the
timer recording will have priority.
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Auto VCR Plus+ System
Channel Setup (Part2) Process of Recording
z> lProgrammin_
Before you perform the following steps, you should have:
°completed "Auto VCR Plus+ System Channel Setup
(Part 1)" on page 18.
left VCR off overnight, and turned it back on after
9:00 AM the next day.
If V_R could not
distinguish channel map...
!f qhannel uDdating was
successful,..
VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
PLEASE SELECT
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL
VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
VCR PlUs* CH SET
COMPLETED
END :ACTION KEY
Exit this mode.
NEXT :ACTION KEY
Display SELECT
VCR Plus+ CH.
_bO ]1) Press
ACTION
to display.
2) Continue
with step 2.
2
I_) t Press
ACTION. t.
©
Select channel map
for your area.
1) Press AY
<11_ to
select.
ADD/DLT 2) Press ADD/
DLT to set.
3
SELECT VCR Plus÷ CH
KMEX KCALKWHY KVCR
51 42 18 :33
1 5 10 7
101 99 110 78
SELECT:& •_KEY
SET :ADD/DLT KEY
END :ACTION KEY
VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
PLEASE LEAVE VCR OFF
(AND CABLE BOX ON)
(OVERNIGHT)
End Setup.
• Make sure to leave VCR off
(overnight.) If controllable,
leave yourcable box on.
ENO :ACTION KEY
Channel map will be updated (overnight.)
If it was successful, "VCR Plus+ CH SET COMPLETED"
appears on screen. And then, press ACTION to exit.
;peat these steps as necessary.
0,uto Setup fails, do "Manual VCR Plus+ System
lannei Setup" on page 20.
@2SELECT/
SET
•:PLAY
i • :STOP
• :REW
Iw :FF
1ACTION
ToChangeor UpdateAutoVCR
Plus+SystemChannelSetup
(E.g. you selected wrong _hannel map or
zip code.)
a Do "Auto VCR Plus+ System Channel
Setup (Part 1)" steps 1-4 on page 18.
VCR Plus+ GH SET UP |
SELECT VCR Pigs+ OH
SELECT:, •KEY I
SET : I_ KEY /I
END :ACTION KEY J
bPressAT to select UPDATE VCR Plus+
or SELECT VCR Plus+ CH, then press I_.
C If you selected UPDATE V(_R Plus+ CH.
perform steps 5~7 in the "Auto VCR Plus+
System Channel Setup (Part 1)" section
on page 18.
If you selected SELECT VCR Plus+ CH.
_erform steps 2-3 in the "Auto VCR Plus+
ystem Channel Setup (Part 2)_section
on this page. 19

Manual VCR Plus+ System
Channel Setup
• Before you begin, complete "Channel Setup
Preparations" below right.
ImDortant Note
•If your VCR connection type changes from type A to B, on
page 6, perform "To Setup VCR in Case a Cable Box or DSS
Receiver was Installed or Replaced" section on page 10
before proceeding with these steps.
Do "Auto VCR Plus+ System Channel
Setup (Part 1)," steps 1-3 on page 18.
2VCR Plus+ CH SET UP
AUTO SET
SELECT:& • KEY
SET :_ KEY
END :ACTION KEY
Select MANUAL SET.
1) Press _il,V
to select.
.... 2) Press •
to set.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For step 3, use the list you prepared. You may leave lines
blank if you don't receive that station, or if the GUIDE CH
number and the RECEIVE CH numbers are the same.
3VCR Plus+ CH SET uP
GUIDE CH RECEIVE CH
02 --
SELECT:A •KEY
SET : I_ KEY
ENO :ACTION KEY
VCR PILls+ OH SET UP
GUIDE CH RECEIVE CH
02 --
SELECT:A •KEY
SET :< KEY
END ;ACTION KEY
Select VCR Plus+
channels. 1) Press •
to move
-. ,,_ cursor to
right
column.
2) Press AY to change
RECEIVE CH number.
3) Press <1 to set.
4) Press A_I' to scroll
up/down GUIDE CH
column.
•Repeat step 3 until list is
complete.
To make corrections,
Press _.V and • to move to error, then _t,V to change,
or ADD/DLT" to erase number.
4I nd setup. Press ACTION
three times.
m
•Make each entry within 5 minutes or the VCR will exit this mode.
• Once local channels have been programmed, they will stay in
memory, even in the case of apower failure.
VCR Plus+, C 3, ALLSET, and PlusCode are trademarks_
of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Process of Recording
ramming I
2SELECT/
• SET
• :PLAy
• :STOP
• :nEW
b. :FF
4ACTION
ADD/
3DELETE
Channel Setup Preparations
In order to complete step 3 left, make a
local channel list (see example below).
You will need the following:
• A line up of normal TV and/or Cable or DSS
(when DSS receiver is connected only.) stations
and the channel number you receive them on.
•A list of Guide (PJusCode) channel numbers for
the stations you receive found in TV Guide and
selected newspapers.
1 Make a3-column chart. In the left column, write
the name of all the stations you receive.
2 In the middle column, write each station's Guide
(PlusCode) number from "IV Guide.
3 In the right column, write the channel number
your -rv receives the station on.
EXAMPLE ONLY
Broadcast or
Cable
Station Name
HBO
Nickelodeon
CBS
Assigned
Guide
(PlusCode)
channel no.
33
38
04
11
Channel no.
your TV
receives the
station on
15
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