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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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safety of everyone in yo"-""urh'o_dl_, p ease do not
remove product covering.
Introduction
Congratulationson purchasingyour
new VCR.
You can't wait to get it working, but
before you do, spare a few moments t(
read this brief introduction to the worl,
of video recording. It may repay you
handsomely in terms of improved
results, and avoiding of costly mis-
takes.
AThe "exclamation point" calls attention to features for
which you should read the enclosed literature closely
to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
!WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE _rHIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electrlcal shock rmatch wide blade
of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
Positioning
13o not place the VCR directly on top
of, or underneath, your TV set. Ensure
that there is at least 20 cm between the
VCR and the TV set, and that air can
circulate freely through the ventilation
openings of the VCR.
ATTENTION: Pour 6vlter Ise chocs 61ectdquea, Introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise el pousser
jusqu'au fond.
FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment void the user' authority to
operate it.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial No_ which is located on the
rear of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.

Note to the Cable "IV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the
Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (I) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT,
Audio-Visual material may consist
of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the
anthority of the owner of the
copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your
courl_*y.
VCRMaintenance
•Remove any light adhesive stick-on
labels from the video cassette tape
before putting the tape in the VCR
since these labels may be jammed in
the VCR.
• Periodical maintenance is required to
maintain ),our YCR's performance.
Your VCR has an automatic head
cleaner, but the video heads eventu-
ally will require cleaning or replace-
ment. Cleaning or replacement of the
video heads should be performed
only by an authorized service center.
ConversionPlug
• Use the conversion plug (provided)
depending on the type of your AC
WALL outlet for connection to
countries outside of USA and
Canada.
VCR Plus+C and PlusCode are trademark of Gemstur under License from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................
Display Window .......................................................................................................
On-Screen Display ...................................................................................................
Remote Control........................................................................................................
VCR to'l'V Connection ......................................................................................... I_
VCR to AV TV Connection ................................................................................... H
Menu Operations .................................................................................................... 1
Turning On VCR .................................................................................................... I
Clock Setting .......................................................................................................... I:
Selecting Language ................................................................................................ l
Channel Setting ...................................................................................................... I
Playback ................................................................................................................. I
Recording ............................................................................................................... I
One Touch Recording (OTR) ................................................................................. lY
Child Lock ............................................................................................................. 15
Index Search .......................................................................................................... 15
Automatic Operations ............................................................................................ I:
Using On-Screen Display ...................................................................................... 1(
Stabilizing Playback Quality .................................................................................. It
Picture Control ....................................................................................................... l(
Selecting Recording Format .................................................................................. I';
S-VHS El" .............................................................................................................. I'_
Recording an MTS Programme ............................................................................. I';
Selecting Monitor Sound ....................................................................................... 1"
Special Effect Playbacks ......................................................................................... II
Tracking Adjustments ............................................................................................ 18
Selecting Video Input Terminal .............................................................................. 18
"rimer Recording .................................................................................................... 19
VCR PLUS+ Set Up .............................................................................................. 21
Timer Recording Using PlusCode ......................................................................... 22
Tape Duplication .................................................................................................... 23
For operating TV .................................................................................................... 24
For operating Cable box/DBS ................................................................................ 24
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Connecting Controller .............................................................................................
Controller Set Up for Cable Box .................... 2(:,
Controller Set Up for DBS Tuner .......................................................................... 27
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DESCRIPTION.OF CONTROLS , •
i
1 2 3 45 6 78
13 14 15 16 17 18
1 INCREDIBLEPICTURE button 6
Makes fi_e pla_,back picture _harper
when the lamp is lit. (°rE 161 7
POWER button
• Terns the VCR on c€ off.
• Sets the VCR for an unattended
recordir_g (timer recording) after
timer settings are completed. (ore 19,
P.22)
3 REC(record)/OTR • button
•Starts ret.'ordivlg when pressed once.
('_E14)
•Start,, a recording for 3(I mirmt¢s to 9
hours long when pressed more than
ol3ce. The shut-i_ff time increases in
30 minnte intervals• O-P.15)
4 MENU/EXIT button
Display the main menu•
Press again to exit from the menu
operations. [OrE I I)
5 P,-/OKbutton
Changes the selection when using the
menus. (OrP.II }
8
CassetteCompartment
Where a video casselte is inseried.
VCR/TV button
Selects which built-in tuner (either TV's
or V.CR's) to use.
Pressing this blitton turns on or offthe
VCRindicatoronthedisplay.
When the VCR indicator is on:
TheVCR'stunerbecomesactiveforthe
TV. You cannot select the channels on
the TV.
_!len the VCR indicator is off:
The TV's tuner becomes active lot
itself. So you can watch another TV
broadcast while recording a TV
broadcast selected with the VCR's
tuner• (ore 14)
PAUSE/STILLIt button
Stops the tape during recording (passel
or playback (still picture). (OrE 14, P. 18)
Press again to resume normal recording.
Press PLAY I_ to resume normal
playback.
Activates slow motion picture when
pressed for more than 2 seconds during
playback.
10
11
Shuttle ring
, Rewinds or fast forwards the tape
when the tape is not running. (OrP.14)
• Starts reverse or forward rapid visual
search during playback or still
picture mode. torP.14, Rig)
S-VIDEOinput jack
For connecting to the S-video output
jack on another VCR or a per abe
video camera. (OrP.23)
VIDEOinput jack
For connecting to the video output jack
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (OrP.23)
12 AUDIO input jacks
For connecting to the audio output jacks
on another VCR or a portable video
camera. (ffP.23)
13 CHANNEL•/A buttons
• Changes the channels on the VCR.
Release al a desired channel
•Moves the cursor up and down when
using the menus, (err II)
•Adjusts the tracking during playback.
still picture, and slow motion picture
(OrP. 18)
14 Displaywindow
._ Se¢ page 6.
15 IR(infrared)remotesensor
Receiues the signal from the (IR)
remote control.
16
17
18
STOP/EJECT• /•button
Stops the tape when the tape is running.
(orP.141
Press again to eject the cassette when
the tape is not running. (OrP. 14)
PLAY_,-button
Starts normal playback. (OrP.I4)
Jogdial
Advances or reverses the picture frame
by frame in the still picture mode,
(:-)-Rig)

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUEO)
2 3 4
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
AC(alternatingcurrent)
power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC
outlet.
2 VIDEOOUT(output)jack
For connecting to the video input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (+E 101
3 VIDEO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the video output jack
on another VCR. ('€-P.23)
Or for connecting to the video outpul
jack on Cable box or DBS tuner.
4
5
6
Backupbatterycompartment
Place the backup battery.
ANT.(antenna)IN (input)
terminal(fromAntenna)
Connect your antenna, Cable box, or
DBS tuner to this terminal. (")-P.10)
S-VIDEO OUT(output) jack
For connecting to the S-video input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (+P. 1O)
7 S-VIDEO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the S-video output
jack on another VCR. (+P.23)
8 AUDIOOUT(output)lack
For connecting to the audio input jack
on a TV or another VCR. (+E 10)
AUDIO IN (input) jack
For connecting to the audio output jae$
on another VCR, (+E23)
Or for connecting to the audio output
jack on Cable box or DBS tuner.
10 CABLEBOXjack
Connect the supplied controller. (+E25
11 CH3/CH4selector
Set the video output channel to the one
not used for regular TV broadcasting in
your area. (')'P.10)
12 RFOUT(output)terminal(t©
TV)
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to
connect thi_ terminal to the UHF/VHF
input terminal on the TV. (+P.IO/
1
2
3
1 2 3 4 5
7 8
Operationmodeindicators
O: Lights up during recording.
t_: Lights up during playback.
00: Lights up during a pause.
(Timer) indicator
Lights up when the VCR is set for an
unattended recording (timer recording).
(+P.19, P.22)
S-VHSIndicator
Lights up while playing back a tape
recorded in S-VHS format, or while
recording on an S.VHS tape using S-
VHS format.
4
5
Speed indicator
indicates the tape speed.
SP - Standard Play
SLP - Super Long Play
Channelindicator
A channel number selected with the TV
tuner buih-in the VCR appears.
When the external line input is selected:
"L-F" appears lbr the front panel jacks
or "L- I" appears for the rear panel
jacks.
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6 AudioModeIndicator
Indicates audio output mode currently
selected.
NORM (normal):
Lights up when the monaural soon(
of the normal audio track is played
back.
rmm_:
Lights up when a broadcast is
received or astereo programme is
played back.
7 IEfS](Cassette-in)indicator
Lights up when there is a cassette in the
VCR.
8 VCRindicator
Lights up when the TV tuner built in th_
VCR is active for the TV.
9 Digital clock/counter
•Normally the present time appears.
•When a tape is inserted, the time
counter appears (and is reset to
0:00:00).
If you always re_ind your tapes
completely, you can use this counter
reading as an index to find where a
programme starts.

The following information (VCR operating status) appears on the TV screen. ("FE 16)
Operation mode --
Received broadcast --
Remaining tape length --
Tape speed --
;STOP 12:00PM -
SAP_ CH. 12 -
REMAINING }
TIME 10:59 INDEX -1
LSLP 0:00:00 -- HIFI--
Current time
-- Channel no.
Time Counter
-- Index no.
-- Sound output
mode
Note on the displayed Information
•When you playback a thin tape Ike a7=
160 cassette tape or compact video
_'as.vette tape (VHS-CI, the remailting
tape length will flash.
•Iftherernaitzingtapelengthismorechan
10 hours, "A '" will be shown w indicate
the hot_r of the actual remaining [oi)_
length. (Er. "A:20")
To insert the backup battery:
IIMPORTANT , , ,
Before inserting the backup battery, plug the AC power cord into anAC outlet
(+P. 10). Without connecting the AC power cord, the backup battery will be used
up immediately.
Note;
Without this backup ballet); this VCR cart
keep the nwmorized tinter recording
contents and clock time onlyfi_r a few
minutes if a power interruption oecttrs.
2
Open the battery compartment lid
for the backup battery.
Install the battery ---CR2025 --
matching polarity indicated inside
the batlery compartment.
3Replace the lid.
To remove the battery:
Depress this part with a ]
sol_material tire a pencil or]
etc. (Do not use e metallic I
material.) J
-- WARNING
On lithium battery
The battery used in this device
may present a fire or chemical
bum hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above
100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic
(Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,
Sony or MaxeU CR2025; use of
another battery may present a risk
of fire or explosion.
•Dispose of used battery
promptly.
•Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble and do not
dispose of in fire.
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DE"SCRIPTION OF { ,ONTROLS (CoNT,NUED)
Using this remote control to
operate other components
You can use this remote control to
operate your TV, Cable box or DBS
tuner.
To operate these components, see page
24.
1 CBL.iDBSbutton
Makes the remote control ready for
operating the Cable box or DBS tuner.
2 POWERbutton
Before using this button, press VCR,
TV, or CBIJDBS to select your target
comp_llerlt.
•After pressing VCR:
- Turns the VCR on or off.
- Sets tile VCR fnran unattended
recording (timer reeording/after
timer settings are completed.
(")'P. 19, P.22)
• After pressing TV, turns the TV on or
off.
•After pressing DBL/DBS, turns the
Cable box or DBS tuner on or off.
3VCR/I"Vbutton
Selects which built-in tuner (either TV's
or VCR's) to use.
Pressing this button turns on or off the
VCR indicator on the display.
When the VCR indicator is on:
The VCR's tuner becomes active for the
TV. You cannot select the channels on
the TV.
IVl_en the VCR indicator i,_oli]'
The TV's tuner becomes active tot
itself. So you can watch another TV
broadcast while recording a TV
broadcast selected with the VCR's
tuner. (÷P.14)
6
SPEEDbutton
Selects the tape speed for recording (SP,
SLP). During playback, the tape speed
is automatically selected (SP, SLP).
(_P.14, 1_19, P.22)
STILL/SLOW - button
During a slow motion picture, adjust the
playback speed in the reverse direction.
(÷P. 181
Press PLAY lb. to resume normal
playback.
Activates slow motion picture when
pressed for more than 2 seconds during
playback.
PLAY_/•button
Before using this button, press VCR or
TV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCFI:
-Starts normal playback. (")-P.14)
-Moves up the cursor when using
the menus. (÷PAl)
• ONLY FOR PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing "iV, operates the TV's
iilenus.
7(Rewind)/.,i button
Before using this button, press VCR ¢
TV to select your target component.
• After pressing VCR:
- Rewinds the tape. Also. during
playback, starts rapid reverse
visual search. ('_P. 14)
-Goes back to the previous menu
scret2n when using the In_nu'-,
(+P. II)
•ONLY FOR PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing'IV, operates the TV
mt_nus.
9
STOPaa/•button
• Stops the tape. (÷P.14)
• Moves down the cursor when usin[
the menus. (PP. 11)
VOL(volume)•/•butto_
Changes the TV volume,
Release at desired volume.
10 EXIT/STATUSbutton
Before using this button, press VCR,
TV, CBLJDBS to select your target
component.
• After pressingVCR:
- Displays the time counter, presen
time. channel number, and
remaining tape length. (WP.I6)
- Exits from menu operations wheJ
using the menus. (,_P.I I)
• After pressing TV:
For PHILIPS TVs:
- Displays the TV's on-screen
information,
- Exits from TV's menu operation_
when using the TV's menus,
For other manufacturers' TVs:
Functions as the ENTER button if
your TV requires pressing ENTER
after selecting achannel number.
•After pressing CBL,/DBS:
Functions as the ENTER button if
your Cable box or DBS tuner
requires pressing ENTER after
selecting a channel number.
11
12
SKIPbutton
Skips playback for 30 seconds by time
counter reading.
When pressed more than once up to 4
times, the search time increase in 30-
second intervals up to 2 minutes.
(÷P.18)
JOG/SHTL(Shuttle)button
and lamp
Activates the jog dial and shuttle ring
on the remote control when the lamp
Ithe button itsel0 is lit, (÷P.18)

ii iii
13 Shuttlering
• Rewirxls or fast fat'.yards the tape
when the tape is not running. (÷P.14)
•Starts reverse or forward rapid visual
search during playback or still
picture mode, ('_E 14, El8)
14 TV button
Makes the retook, control ready fi_r
operating the TV.
15 VCR button
Makes the remote control ready tbr
operating the VCR.
16 EJECTAbutton
Ejects the cassette. (÷P. !4)
17 Numberbuttons
(O,1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and
9)
Before using these buttons, press VCFI,
TV, or GBt./DBS to select your target
component.
•Press to select a channel on the VCR,
TV. Cable box, or DBS tuner.
To select channels I to 9, press 0
then the channel you want. For
example, for channel 4, press 0 then
4.
•Atso used to programme the Timer
Recordings. (WE 19)
18 CLEARbutton
Erases unwanted timer programmes.
(")-E 20, P.22)
19 STILL]SLOW i_ button
Stops the tape during recording (pause)
or playback (still picture) temporarily.
(O-P. 14, E 18)
Press again to resume normal playback
or recording.
20 STILL]SLOW+ button
During u slow motion picture, adjust the
playback speed in the forward direction.
("_P. 18)
21 _(Fastforward)D,-/OK
button
Befog using this button, press VCR or
"IV to select your target component.
•After pressing VCR:
- Fast forward the tape. Also during
playback, starts rapid forward
visual search. (+P.14)
-- Selects the items on the menus or
goes to the next menu screen when
using the menus. (÷E I I )
• ONLY FOR PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing "IV. operates the TV's
menus.
22 MENUbutton
Before using this button, press VCR or
"T'Vto select your target component.
•After pressing VCR, calls up the
main menu. (÷El I)
•ONLY FOR PHILIPS TVs:
After pressing 1'/, calls up the TV's
main menu.
23 CH (channel) • /•button
Before using this button, press VCR,
TV. or CBL/DBS,
• After pressing VCR. changes the
channels on the VCR. Release at a
desired channel.
• At_er pressing TV, changes the
channels on the TV. Release at a
desired channel.
• After pressing DBI./OBS, changes
the channels on the Cable box or
DBS tuner. Release at a desired
channel.
24 TIMERbutton
Display the Timer Recording menu.
(+P.19. P.22)
25 AUDIO/MUTE button
Selects sound output mode. (_P.IT)
Turns off the TV sound.
26 INDEX_/_buttons
Locates an index taarked Mthe '"
beginning of every recording. (4"P.15)
27 REC(record)/OTRbutton
• Start recording when pressed once.
(+P.14_
• Starts a recording for 30 minutes to 9
hours long. When pressed more than
once, the shut-off time increases in
30-minute intervals. (÷P.15)
28 Jogdial
Advawces or reverses the picture frame
by frame in the still picture mode.
(+P.18)
Note."
The following buttons will light when you
9tess them.
PLAY I_
STOPm
(Fast forward)
_(Rewind)
VOL fume) A.I•
CH (amtel) &l•
To Insert the batteries:
1Remove the batterycompartmentlid
fromthe bottom oftheremote
control.
2Install two '0at_ri_ -- R6(SUM-
3)/AA -- matching polarity
indicated inside the battery
comparment.
3Replace the lid.
Nole:
This remote control and batteries are
supplied accessories,
Check to make sure they are included.
Also, check "Specifications" to see what
other accessories are included.
-CAUTION ]
On Battery Replacement
Do not mix old and new batteries.
(Also never mix alkaline batteries
with manganese batteries.)
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GETTING CONNECTED UP
1 Disconnect the antenna, Cable box, or DBS tuner from the TV and
the AC power cord of the TV from the AC outlet.
2Connect the antenna, Cable box, or DBS tuner to the VCR.
3 Connect the VCR to the TV using the RF coaxial cable.
4Plug the AC power cords of the VCR and TV into the AC outlets.
5Insert the backup battery. See page 7.
Outdoor antenna Indoorantenna
_'_---.-=C_ ..... "_ A IN
k_/
-..- /
Cable, Cable box or DIS tuner If OUT (supplied)
(see also page 25)
Back of TV
Set Your Video Channel
Set the CH3/CH4 selector to either CH3 or CH4 whichever
channel not used in your area.
If both are used, select the channel giving a better picture
when playing a tape.
To watch a picture from this VCR on the TV, select the
same channel (either channel 3 or4) on the TV,you have
set the CH3/CH4 sele,ctorto on this VCR.
-- CAUTION
Do not plug the AC power cords until all [
connections are completed. I
Back of VCR
CHa/CH4_
selector
I
[]
ToACoutlet
TV ToAC outlet CH3 CH4
[]
With this connection, you can get better pictures and HiFi stereo sounds when playing back a tape.
To watch apicture from this VCR on the TV,
select the video input on the TV, to which this
VCR is connected.
• If your TV has an S-video input jack, using an
S-video cable to connect this VCR and TV
gives you the best possible picture quality.
NOTE:
If your TV is not of stereo type, you can connect the
VCRto your audio system to reproduce HiFi stereo
sound.
Refer also to the manual supplied with your audio
To VIDEO/AUDIO
OUT jacks
ToS-VIDEO OUT jack
Back of "IV
__ Video cable _
:S-video cable ITovideo or
............... _ l S-videoand
audio input
jacks
sysfem.
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