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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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A Wffhlh'yottr-unit.tnay_causeutrI.p_Jl_f.Jd:ical shock. For the
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
• 2_
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.
10 --

SETTING UP
For USA and Canada users ONLY.
This VCR sets the clock automatically
when power is first connected. Firstly,
make sure the antenna cable is
connected. Then, connect the VCR's
power plug to an AC outlet, "AUTO"
will appear on the display panel until
the clock is set, The current time will
appear on the VCR display panel. You
can only perform this function if your
area has PBS channel that sends the
crock setting data.
Operations hereafter are described
using the buttons on the remote
control unless mentioned otherwise.
The buttons on the front panel having
the same (or nearly same) name or
same (or nearly same) mark function
exactly the same as those on the remote
control•
Before operating the VCR, be
familiar with the menu operations
firsl because most of the features
built into the VCR can be available
only on the menus.
!Press VCR on the remote control.
•Whenusingthebuttonsonf_mt
panel, skip this step.
2 Press MENU
(or MENU/ I
EXITon the ] ,.r._s_u.
l
front panel) to
dispJay the main TOEnO EXrr
menu screen.
3 Press • or • (or CHANNEL ./
• on the front panel) to select a
desired feature on the menu, then
press _'/OK.
4 When you select a feature, go to
the section in this manual and
follow the instructions described
there.
To go back to the previous menu
screen, press _.
To exit from the menu operations,
press EXIT/STATUS (or MENU/
EXIT on the front panel again).
Note:
Menu operating hunons function only
when a menu is on the TV screen. When
no menus is on the TV screen, they
function differently.
For the first time you turn on this VCR,
some basic settings must be done first
before going on to further operations.
Make sure ....
• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are
connected correctly.
•The rentote control operation mode
is sel correctly for operating your
target component.
- Press VCR to operate the VCR.
- Press "IV to operate the TV.
| OnTV
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Select the video channel (either
channel 3 or channel 4, which you
have selected with the CH3/CH4
selector on the VCR) or the video
input (to which this VCR is con-
nected).
Selectthe Language
IPressVCR. OSEL_er*,v
• When using the !,ENOU_
btttlOnS Oil ft.)hi l¢4j ESP_C_
, FRAN_AIS
panel, skip this
step. _SELEGTIONOn
2Press POWER. s.,._roeo_r_uE
The VCR turns on, then the menu for
selecting the language appears.
3 Press • or • to select either
"ENGLISH," "ES PAI'7,/OL" (Span-
ish), or "FRANg_AIS" (French)
whichever you want to use on the TV
screen.
4Press lb./OK.
The following message appears on
the TV.
TO VCR
FlAy _y_ STOP
StartChannelSet.
Press _/OK again to programme the
receivable channels automatically.
The following message appears on the
TV.
PLEASE WAIT
START FINISH
II••|•• .........
The local channel receivable in your
area are automatically programmed in
the VCR tuner.
• If"NO TV SIGNALS" appears on the
TV, an antenna, Cable box, or DBS tuner
is not connected correctly. Cheek the
connection and press Ib/OK again.
When the auto programming is
completed
The following message appears on the
TV, and the lowest channel will be
tuned in, I--I
Tocancel the auto programming,
press STOP I.
"TUNER NOT SET" appearsfora
while.
To turn off the VCR
Press POWER again.
The VCR turns off.
Next time you turn on the VCR, the
menu for selecting the language will
not appear, and messages and menus
will be displayed in the language you
have selected.
To change the channels on
the VCR
Press CH A/V.
Selected channel numbers appear on
the display, When the line input is
selected;
- For front jacks, L-F' appears o the
display and "AP¢ IN FRONT"
appears on the TV screen.
-For rear jacks. "L- 1" appears on the
display and "A/V 1N REAR" appears
on the TV ,screen.

SETTING U P (Co.'rl.UEO)
IMPORTANT
The setup and adjustment proce-
dures explained hereafter are written
under the following conditions:
• You have turned on the TV and
selected the video channel (or
video input).
,, You have turned on the VCR.
There are two ways of setting the clock
-- Auto Clock Set and Manual Clock
Set.
Auto Clock Set is only possible when
using this VCR in North America.
Make sure ....
•To make each entry within 10
seconds; otherwise, the VCR cancels
the clock setting and you will have to
start over again.
Manual Clock Set
SelectInitialSetupMode
1Press VCR. I;ELECr,* O¢Oc_m'_/
2Press MENU. "_ E_s.
VCR FLUS÷ OH
3 Press • or • to e_Box
OffSRECEIVER
select "INITIAL
SET UP" then TOeNOPUSHEXeT
press Ib/OK.
The Initial Set Up menu appears,
Select ClockSet Mode
Set Time L-.....
set the time. 0A'_ 0,0_
"AUTO CLOCK" _ro c_cc_opt
DS'/ ON
is automatically TOSETPUSI4&VTHENi*/OK
set to "OFF." _ Pu_Extt
•Each time you press the button, the set
time changes by I-minute intervals. If
you hold the button, the set time
changes by 30-minute intervals.
2 Press _'/OK.
SetMonthandDay
1Press • or • to set the month and
day.
• Each time you press thebutton, the set
date changes by I-day intervals. If you
hold thebutton, the set time changes
by IS-day intervals.
2 Press I_/OK.
Set Year
1Press • or • to set the year.
•Each time you press the burton, the set
date changes by I-year intervals. If
you hold the button, the set time
changes rapidly.
2 Press Ip-/OK twice.
SetDaySavingTime
1Press •or •to select the Day
Saving Time (D.S.T.) setting you
want.
ON: Select this to activate the day
saviug time setting.
OFF: Select this to deactivate the
day saving time setting.
2 Press I_/OK.
StartClock
Press EXIT/STATUS.
The internal clock starts and the normal
TV screen resumes.
Set AutoClock
1If"AUTO CLOCK" is "OFF," press
_/OK until Auto Clock Setting
(OFF) blinks, then press • or • to
set it to "ON."
2 Press IP/OK.
SetPBSChannel
1 Press • or • to select the PBS
(Public Broadcasting Service)
channel ("AUTO" or preset channel
from which the VCR receives the
current time signal.
• Normally select "AUTO?' The VCR
will find an approprifite channel.
• When "AUTO" does not work
correctly, select a PBS channel
manually from preset channel number
2Press P'/OK.
5 SetDaySavingTime
1 Press • or • to select the Day
Saving Time (D.S,T,) setting you
want.
AUTO: Normally select this.
ON: Select this only when
"AUTO" does not work
correctly.
OFF: Select this to deactivate the
day saving time setting.
2Press I_/OK.
Auto Clock Set
SelectInitial SetupMode
,Pr vcR.I 1
_ELECT &V C_SEI_/DK
2Press MENU. ,CLOCK
L._IGUA_ ENGUSH
3Press•or •to VCRPtUS.C.
CABLE 8OX
select "INITIAL _s _CEm_
SET UP" then _.o_s.Ex_
press _/OK.
The Initial Set Up menu appears.
Select Clock Set Mode
Press • or • to
select "CLOCK"
then prussia'/OK.
ITIME .. AM
DATE 0%'0IP_
AUTO CLOCK Or4
PI_ CH AUTO
D ST AUTO
TIME ZONE AUTO
TO SET F_J,_'I& V PdEN _t_
TO ENO pUr_I Exrr
SetTimeZone
lPress • or • to select your residen-
tial area.
•Normally select "AUTO.'" The VCR
•_ill find a properchatmel in yourarea
• When "AUTO" does not work
correctly, select your residential area
manually.
2 PressI_/OK.
Start the Clock
l Press EXIT/STATUS.
2 Press POWER.
The VCR starts setting the internal
clock ("Auto" appears on the
display).
Leave the VCR turned off until the
current time appears on the display.
_12_

If Auto Clock Set does not work
correctly
:"appears.
If this happens, do the clock setting
again using one of the following.
• Repeat the Auto Clock Set procedure
and select a PBS channel manually
in step 4.
•Set the clock manuany.
To reset the clock
By repeating the Manual Clock Set or
Auto Clock Set procedures, you can
reset the clock.
•Whet_youset"AUTOCLOCK"to"ON."
the ¢ltrretff time setting will he lost.
Notes an the Clock Set
For North America customers only:
•When "AUTO CLOCK" issetto "ON,"
the ('lock time will be corrected evetw
hour (except midnight hoursJ using the
time signal sent from the PBS channel.
•Whetr the Day Saving 1Tree is set to
"AUTO" or "ON. "the chwk will
automatically advance by I hour.l_om 2
AM to 3 AM on the first S.mta_" af ApriL
attd delay h)"I hottr/?om 2 AM to I AM
tm the ht_'l Sunday t_f OctobeE
You can also change the language used
nn the menus any time you want.
SelectInitialSetupMode
1Press VCR.
2Press MENU.
3 Press •or •tn
select "INITIAL
SET UP" then
press I_/OK.
SELE-_T AV CHO_EI_R_K !
-- ¢_tX;K
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VCR PLUS+ CH
C,_U_ _Jx
DIIS RECEIVER
L1"0 _NQ PJN4 _T _
The Initial Set Up menu appears.
SelectLanguage
I Press • or • to select
"LANGUAGE."
2Press I_./OK to select'tbe language
on the TV screen.
Each time you press the button, the
language changes as follows:
FEngtish--Spanish_French "--7
Finish Setting
PressExIT/STATUS.
When you want to do channel setting
by yourself, follow this procedure. You
can also add or delete channels.
SelectTunerSetUpMode
! Press VCR.
2 Press MENU.
3Press • or •to
select "TUNER
SET UP" then
press I_/OK.
ITELECT &V CHCOSEI*/O_
• C_LF_hFIT_Nt_ C_t_._
AUTO CH _qOG_AMMI_G
AO_'OELETE CH
0 END _ _ff
The Tuner Set Up menu appears.
SelectTVor Cable
1Press • or • to select "CABLE/
ANTENNA."
2Press I_/OK.
Each time you press the button, the
setting changes.
CABLE:
Select this if you receive your TV
channels from a cable TV system.
ANT (Antenna):
Select this if y_u receive your TV
channels from an antenna.
StartAutoChannelSet
Press • or • to select "AUTO CH.
PROGRAMMING" then press I_/OK.
The following message appears on the
"IV.
PLEASI: WAIT
START FINISH
ii ii ii i ii lib .........
The local channels receivable in your
area are automatically programmed in
the VCR tuner.
When the auto programming is
completed
"AUTO CH.SET COMPLETED"
appearsfor afew seconds. Then, the
lowest channel will be tuned in.
To add or delete achannel,
You can add or delete a channel
manually if you want.
1 Press VCR.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press • or • to select "TUNER
SET UP" then _'.
4Press • or • to select "ADD/
DELETE CH" then press I=,,'-/OK.
5Press •or • to [,ELEC_,V ]
select achannel to ,24 t_t_t,
125 t)EI.k_I[D
add or delete. 0_--, o_rEo
•You call also use o* ,,tOl_O
TO Jt,OO_rcLLWE FUSH I*_
the CH &/_ _t_us_x_
buttons and number buttons to select a
channel.
6Press I_/OK.
Each time you press the button,
"DELETED" and "ADDED" are
alternately selected for the selected
channel.
DELETED:
Select this to delete the channel.
ADDED:
Select this to add the channel.
7Press EXIT/STATUS to exit from
the menu operations.

BASIC OPERATIONS
Make sure ....
• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are
connected correctly.
•The remote control operation mode
is set correctly for operating your
target component.
-Press VCR to operate the VCR.
- Press "T'Vto operate the TV.
lOnTV
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Select the video channel (or video
input).
0n VCR
Insert a cassette.
The VCR turns on.
•If the record tab on a cassette is remoyed,
playback will start automatically.
• If a cassene is already in the VCR, turn
on the VCR.
Start Playback
PressPLAY _.
•This VCR automatically selects S-VHS
mode ifa tape is recorded in S-VHS
format. In this case. the S-VHS indicator
on the display lights up.
•When you wanl to play back the same
tape repeatedly, press and hold PLAYIp
for more than 5 seconds. {See "Repeat
playback" on page 15.)
• When you want to play back a HiFi
stereo tape, you can change the sound
you listen to. See "'Selecting Monitor
Sound" I+p,17l
To rapidly locate a particular
scene
Press _ or _ during playback. (No
sound comes out.)
To resume playback, press PLAY I_
again.
• If _ or _ is held down for more than
2 seconds, simply releasing it will cancel
the search.
To stop playback
PressSTOP II.
To rewind the tape
Press .<4 when the tapeis not running
(or turn the shuttle ring on the front
panel counterclockwise).
To fast forward the tape
Press _ when the tape is not running
(or turn the shuttle ring on the front
panel clockwise).
To eject the tape
PressEJECT _.
To turn off the VCR
Press POWER.
When using this "/CR, an index mark is
always marked at the beginning of
every recording. This index marks
make it easier for you to search for the
beginning of the recordings (see "Index
Search" (_P. 15). )
Make sure ....
• The record tab on the cassette is not
removed.
• Your VCR, TV, and antenna are
connected correctly.
• The remote control operation mode
is set correctly for operating your
target component.
- Press VCR to operate the VCR.
- Press "FV to operate the TV.
- Press CBL/DBS to operate the
Cable box or the DBS tuner.
0nW
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Select the video channel (or video
input).
£OnVCR
Insert a cassette with the record tab in
place.
The VCR turns on.
• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn
on the VCR.
To rewind the tape, press _ (or tam
the shuttle ring on the front panel
counterclockwise).
SelectTapeSpeed
Press SPEED until the desired tape
speed (SE SLP) appears on the display.
Selec!a Channel
Press CH •/•or Number buttons I
select the channel to record.
•If you use a Cable box or DBS tuner.
select the Cable box or DBS tuner outpu
channel.
Start Recording
Press REC/OTR.
•An appropriaterecording format (S-V H!
or VHS mode) is automatically selected
when "S-VHS MODE" is set to "AUTO
(factory setting: See "Selecting Record-
ing Format" (+EI7).
• When you want to record an MTS
programme, you need to set thetype of
programme you want to record. (See
"Recording an MTS Programme"
(+P.17).
To pause recording
Press STILL/SLOW liD,briefly (or
PAUSE/STILL II on the front panel).
To resume recording, press the same
button again.
To stop recording
Press STOP II.
TO watch another TV
programme while recording
1Press VCRf'I-V so that the VCR
indicator goes off from the display.
2 Select a different channel you want
to watch on the TV.
You can watch the programme of the
selected channel on the "IV, without
affecting recording on the VCR,
•lfyott use a Cable hox or DBS tuner, ),ot_
cannot watch another progratmne while
recording.
Erase protection
Cassettes have the record tabto ensure
that recordings are not accidentally
erased.
To prevent accidental ]/_:_k
erasure:
Break off the record tab
with a screwdriver.
To record again:
Cover the opening with ]_'{_ IlL
adhesive tape.
Adhesivetape
_14_

The OTR function lets you quickly
specify how long you want a recording
to continue. You do not have to
programme the timer.
Make sulPe....
• The record tab on the cassette is not
removed. (')-P. 14)
•Your VCR, TV, and antenna are
connected correctly.
• The remote control operation mode
is set correctly for operating your
target component.
- Press VCR to operate the VCR.
- Press "IV to operate the "IV.
-Press CBL/DBS to operate the
Cable box or the DBS tuner.
I OnTV
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Select the video channel (or video
input).
0n VCR
Insert a cassette with the record tab in
place.
The VCR turns on,
• If a cassette is already in the VCR, turn
on the VCR.
To rewind the tape, press _ (or turn
the shuttle ring on the front panel
counterclockwise).
Select Channel
Press CH •/•or Number buttons to
select the channel to record.
•If you use a Cable box or DBS tuner,
select the Cable box or DBS tuner output
channel.
Start OTR
Press REC/OTR twice.
Recording starts immediately, and the
O (Record) indicator lights up on the
display.
ThiSvcRindicateSwillthat the- ist_automatically shut off
after 30 minutes of
recording.
i
elect Recording Length
Press REC/OTR repeatedly until the
desired recording length appears.
Each time you press the button,
recording length increases in 30-minute
intervals.
_ 0'._0"-* 1:00-" 1:30.,.. 8:30"*9:00 7
REC (Normal recording)*- -------a
To check time remaining
during an OTR
Press EXIT/STATUS.
To change the recording
length during an OTR
Press REC/OTR until the desired
length appears,
TO cancel an OTR
Press STOP • to stop recording before
the preset recording length is reached.
If you want to cancel the OTR mode
but continue recording, press REC/
OTR several times umil "OTR"
changes to "REC" on the TV screen.
Notes on the indications on the display
while an OTR operation
•During recording, tt_e di.ff_layed time
counts down. When "0:00" is reached,
recording stops and the VCR turns off
automatit'¢tlly.
•lfanOTRLsengagedduringpause, the
displayed time counts down normally, but
recording does not begin until you cancel
the pause.
You can locate an index marked at the
beginning of each recording on a tape
recorded on this VCR (or an indexed
tape).
Press INDEX I_ or INDEX
repeatedly until the appropriate number
is displayed on the TV screen before
starting play.
Rapid forward or reverse search begins.
When it finds the designated index,
playback starts automatically.
• Locate an index number by pressing the
button repeatedly, indicating how many
index marks ahead of or behind that
recording you want is from the tape's
current position.
• Up to ±9th index mark from the current
p_sition on the tape cart be located.
Auto playback
When a tape is insmled, the VCR turns
on. If the record tab is removed,
playback begins.
Repeat playback
When you press and hold PLAY I_ for
more than 5 seconds, you can play back
the same tape repeatedly (50 times).
When the tape runs to its end, the VCR
automatically rewinds the tape, and
starts playback.
You can prevent the XtCR operations.
To use Child Lock
When the VCR is turned on, press and
hold POWER on the remote control
for more than 7 seconds to turn off the
VCR.
The "--" appears on the display.
While "--" is on the display, you
cannot turn on the VCR by pressing
POWER on the VCR.
To cancel Child Lock
Press and hold POWER on the remote
control for more than 7 seconds to turn
on the VCR.
The "--" disappears on the display.
Auto rewind
When a tape reaches its end during
playback, fast forwarding, or manual
recording, the VCR rewinds the tape
and stops.
Memory rewind power off
When you press POWER during
rewinding, the VCR turns off after
rewinding is completed.
Eject cassette
You can eject the tape simply by
pressing EJECT & even while the
VCR is turned off.
When you press EJECT A, the VCR
automatically turns on, ejects the tape,
then turns off.
_15_

ADVANCED PERATIONS
You can display the VCR operating
status on the TV screen.
For the information about what you
can see on the TV screen, see page 7.
1¢
_Select VCR Set Up Mode
1 Press VCR
2 Press MENU•
3 Press•or•m
select "VCR SET
UP" then press I)../
OK.
,_/i_ 5c_E,2N MODE ON I
V,DEO STABILIZER OF_
P,CT L)_aE NORMAL [
VH_ ET O_F
_ NE_T P_GE
The VCR Set Up menu appears.
•The VCR Set Up menu consists of lwo
pages.
Select On-Screen Mode
1Press •or • to select "'ON
SCREEN MODE" (on the first page
of the Set Up menu),
2 Press I_.IOK.
Each time )ou press tile bulttm, the
setting changes.
ON:
When you press attape running
button IStop+ Play. etc. k thc VCR
status appears for 5 seconds.
COUNTER:
When you press a tape running
button, the VCR operating status
appears for 5seconds.
After 5seconds, the VCR status
disappears except the time counter.
OFF:
Thc VCR operating statu_, does not
appear even it you press a tape
running button.
FinishSetting
Press EXIT/STATU S.
To display the VCR status on the TV
screen manually, press EXIT/
STATUS. The VCR status appears for
about 5 seconds.
• If"ON SCREEN MODE" is set to
"'OF[:." no VCR slatus appears though
you press EXIT/STATUS
With this function, you can correct
vertical vibration while playing back a
lape.
_, Select VCR Set Up Mode
1 Press VCR
2 Press MENU.
3 Press • or •to
select 'VCR SET
LIP"then press It,.-/
OK.
_of_ $6RE£¢4 MODE O_
TIMEr, REC _PEEf, _A_U_t
bF 3_ASlt _?E_ OFF/
p:( _L,FIL r;OnMAL
_G_ _L_Y R_O_D_
NEXT pt,GE
TC E_D _S_ EXiT
Tbe VCR Set Up illellu appears.
• The VCR Sel Up menu consists of lwo
pages.
.;L Set Video Stabilizer
1Press • or •to select "'VIDEO
STABILIZER" {on the first page of
the Set Up menu).
2 Press I_/OK.
Each time you press the button, the
scllillg changes.
ON:
Sck'ct tbi', to acdvatc Vidc_
Stabilizer.
OFF:
Select this to cancel Video Stabi-
lizer.
FinishSetting
Press EXIT/STATUS.
Notes:
•After wawhing a tape using this./iowtion,
tfltt_ Slll'_ tO ('(lll('('/_his fllllt*ti{lll,
•Thelm-_l.lz.{llst,tusdi_pht3otto'jitter
tertil'ally when "' VIDEO STA BII.IZER" is
_ct to "ON".
To get a better picture when viewing
tapes with noise such as rental tapes.
Select VCR Set Up Mode
IPressVCR.
2PressMENU.
3 Press • or • to
seldcl "'\UR SET
UP'" then press I_/
OK.
S_k_Cr &v CHOQSE_I
*ON SCREEN MO_
TIMER nEC SPEE0 MAr_I
VlL_EO STASILM_ R
PICTURE NORI
¸¸HIGHOOALrl y RECORO
NEXT PAGE
TO £ND RISH EXtT
The VCR Set Lipmenu appears.
• The VCR Set Lipmenu consisls of lwo
pages.
..... Select Picture Control Mode
1Press • or • to select "PICTURE'
(on the first page of the Set Up
nlenu).
2 Press I_-/OK.
Each tittle you press the button, Ill(
setting change',
NORMAl=
Select lid', _hen yOU play back a
tape with no picture ad ustments.
ENHANCER:
Select this when you want to mak
a phLvback picture softer.
INCREDIBLE:
Select this when you want to mak
a playback picture sharper.
".'Finish Setting
Press EXIT/STATUS.
When using Incredible Pictul
Youcan turn on and off Incredible
Picture simply by pressing INCRED-
IBLE PICTURE on the front panel.
--16--

When shipped from the factory, this
VCR has been set to select
automatically S-VHS format for
recording on an S-VHS tape, and VHS
format for recording on a VHS tape.
If you want Io make a recording using
VHS format on an S-VHS tape. folio'.,,
the pro_:edtlr_., hchlv,.
Select VCR Set Up Mode
2 Press MENU. .O_SCREE,_O_ON
'_IM E R REC _PE El) MANUAL
_/10EO$T&elLIZ_R O_#
3Press • or • to _,,c_n_ "_OR_,_L
select "'VCR SET _HIGHQUAL;TVBECO_qD,
NEXT PAGE
UP'" then press Ib/ OE_O_US._X'T
OK.
The VCR Set Up
menu appearsI
• The VCR Set Up [_T LECT &'l_ ¢HOOSEIPlOK t
_PEvrOuS p_GE
_AOOIO OUT H]FI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
FRONT _V INPUT VIOEO
flEAR _/INPUT VIDEO
TAPE OU8 MO0_ OF€
mcnu consists of two o E_o P_$_ _x_T
pages.
Select RecordinuFormat
1 Press • or • to select "'S-VHS
MOI)E."
2 Press I_/OK
Each time you press the button, the
_etling changes.
ON:
Normally ",elect this.
OFF:
Select this when you want to make
a recording using the VHS t_rmat
on an S-VHS tape.
:Finish Setting
Press EXIT/STATUS
This VCR allows recording in Super
VHS ET (Expansion Technology)
mode. You can record with S-'qHS
picture quality on VHS cassettes.
IPressMenu. "s_c_*v c_oos_i.,oq
2 Press • or • to .O_SC_EW_O_ O_
TIMER _EC S_E_D _ANUAL
select "'VCR SET _O_O_T*UZE. O€_
grU_U_E _ORMAL
£ V_$ _T OFF
UP" lhen press I_1 _,_.c,t,,,_,_v,_co,_
t4EXT p,_G_
OK. re E_O_us_ _X_T
The VCR Set tip menu appears.
3|"rOss • or • to select "'S-VHS ET".
4Press I_/OK to ".el Io ON.
Notes:
Thisfitnctiot_ does not work during
recording, timer recording,
Or when the VCR kpower ix off
Also. it does not work with S-VHS tapes.
This facifily allows recording with S-'qHS
picture quality on VHS cas_ttes. Youcan play
back those cassettes recorded in S-VHS ET
on a VCR equipped with S-VHS ET.
Notes:
•Toobtain the highestquality tee(ruling
_ttld pltiybaek ])ictitre_ ol'er (I /t_ttger
period on thi._model, S-VHS rec_mling im
S-VHS t_lpeix recommemh,d.
•?_mlanl_htvba(kS-VHSETreconlitzg_
nol t_lt/) t)ll this VCR bttl tilde fill allother
VHS VCR eqttipIled uith SWtt5 Ell
It i_ n'commendcd tv Vw, ifi_ a/ll lab_'_ S-
t 'ItS ET t_'¢rmlin_ _r_ Ion _an eaml.I
di_tin_,uish thcnl liwn! teglrhtr t'H_
recordings.
•S-Vlt,gt:l'm_ot_littg_anal_r_hcpla.led
&,'k rm m_S-VttS V('R m"a VH5 VCR
equipIwd with SQPB IS-VtlA QUASI
PIAYI_ACK_ Ii_ 6m_.Ito_t_ae¢;there
m.v be cases uhe t_"S-VItS ET pko'bal'k
is OOt possible ott tt I_aHictthtr VCR.
•Freqtwnt _till, D'ame-by:fi'ame aml _low-
ntotir_trplayback may dantage the tape
and cause picttu'e degradation.
•With_-ometttpes, betterpictttreqttaH O,
m_O'not he obtained el,en with S°VHS ET
re¢-ordittg,h i_ t_rconlmetlded that volt do
test t_'cordbeJbrehand m make sttre
whether better Pestdtscall be obtabwd.
•High Grade tapes are recontmetfded_r
qlql_'rior re_ttlt.i.
•Oth¢ pht)h(t(kl,i_ttt/ebe_onte_bhtrt_,d
t;r illlerrzq_fed. _t_t ol'll'tttli_lk. (_l_s_'_II'
This VCR can record an MTS (Multi-
channel Television Sound) progralnme.
You need to specify the sound mode -
either stereo or SAP- whichever you
want to record the programme in.
However, if an MTS programme is
broadcasted in stereo (without SAP
s_und), this VCR automatically rc,.:urds
it in HiFi stereo mode. So, you do not
need to specify the type of programme.
Se|ect VCR Set Up Mode
1 Press VCR,
2Press MENU.
3 Press• or •to
select "VCR SET
UP" then press 1_-/
OK.
_EizcT AV C_EI_/OK 1
'riMER flEC $OEED MANUAL
VIDEO STAS&IZER OFF
S,¥HS IT OFF
/NIGH _dAUTY _tECO_I
NEXT PAG_
TO EttO OUSH £×IT
The VCR Set Up menu appears.
•The VCR Set Up menu consists of two
pages.
SelectProgrammeType
1 Press • or • to select "STEREO/
SAP."
2 Press _./OK.
Each time you press the button, the
setting changes.
--17--
STEREO:
Select this when you want to record
an MTS broadcast in HiFi record-
ing (in main language).
SAP (Second Audio Programme):
Select this when you want to record
a Second Audio Programme.
OFinish Setting
Press EXIT/STATUS.
Start Recording
Press REC/OTR.
• For more detailed recording pn)cedures,
see "RecoldJng" (+P. 14),
While playing back a HiFi stereo tape,
you can change sound you |isten.
Make sure ....
•The ct)mtections described in "VCR
to AV TV Connection" ('_-P I0| are
_eqaired for HiFi stereo reproduc-
tion.
Select VCR Set Up Mode
l PressVCR. rs_c_ _,v c_s_.o_
2 Press MENU. llo.sc_o_ o_1
T_MER REC SP_ED MAteUAL
3Press • or • 1o VID_OSTC_BILIZER OFF
pIC'VLIR _ NOFIMAL
selcc VCR SET sv_,s_r or_
NEXT PAGE
UP" then press I_-/ o_r_pus._x_r
OK.
The VCR Set Up menu appears.
• The 'VCR Set Up menu consists of two
pages.
?.
'_ Select Monitor Sound
OUT."
2 Press _/OK.
Each time you press the button, the
setting changes.
HIFh
Normally select this.
You can play back a HiFi tape in
HiFi stereo mode. and monaural
tape in monanral mode.
MONO:
Select this when you want to play
back the sound recorded on the
hernial audio track o1' the tape.
_Finish Setting
Press EXIT/STATUS.
Note:
Yell t'LIH (I_SD Se_.'{'l inolliln/solAn(_ _y
pressingAUDIO rm the remotecontrol

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Are you lamiliar wiih tape ptayhack '
If so. you tire re,ldy tO _'nioy the H_ccial
effect playback fcalures dcr,cribcd
brier,.
To skip playback for a certain
period
Ih'<.",', SKIP dtlI'H!__ l']a_ i,_,,,k u, -,,.aru;
hH v*_ll'd lt)l ._0 sct:o!_d_ b:_ Ihe time
COUIIIOf icat[ill_
_[a_'II tllnC _ou pIL'_', the bull*Hi, thq
• .............. i
The VCR automatically restlllqd _,
normal playback after searching lor the
specified period.
To rapidly locate then freeze a
particular scene
Possible during tt_c i,,la) hack dud -,q]]
picture nlodc.
1 Pie,, JOG/SHTL ',,_ lhhllilt' !()(]/
Sil I-l. laulpli:'hl, Lib
2 I"(IHI [IIL >,huuic i il_g citk h\_ t,_: l l}l
COLllHt2rc]ot3k\k [sL'! IO !LIM tor_ UIII
ue\ersc} a piclmv. _i_il,: tltc JOC'U
SHTL lamp is lit
As you Itirl'l Ihc rillg htrthcr, tile
searc;h speed increase<,.
3 Release the ring \_llc_c }_tl _al/t Io
freeze a picture.
Note:
When t1_7#1_ lhe _/!uI:!_ re;it, ,>n :]ll /i+,#t
pane[ v<m d. m,I hm< t,, I>_ _, JOG'._qHTI
ull lhl' 1l'//lill_" ('t;llllt_[.
To view aslow motion picture
Press STILUSLOW I1_ (_lr PAUSE!
STILL II on Ihe from panel) lol more
than 2 seconds dnring playback
qb decrease the slaw niotlon speed
land reverse lhe shiw motioa
playback, press STILL/SLOW I1_ .-
To increase tile slot_ motion speed
(and forward the Sill',',' motioll
playback), and prc,_ STILL/SLOW
I1_ ÷.
'lit restlnll_ playback, 1)io_ PLAY _-.
To view a still picture
Press STILL/SLOW I_" buct'l$ lot
PAUSE/STILL II on Ihe lronl panel)
during playback.
Playback is t'rce/,c,d mid a still pldurc
appears
'h, advance a still picture:
IPlc_- JOGISHTL _t) that the JOG/
StlTI. lamp Iighb, up,
2Rolalc the i(_g dial cll_:k\_ i_c Iol
cottntercltx.'kwise )to advance !_VCl_e ) ii
_tilt i)idurt_" han/c b) flame, lq,lc the
.I( X;/Stfl'l. hllllp is lit
,,,,i_, ,:,_ ;t_ ',,/,,*,, JOG-qHTL ,m m,
I_ i};lll_' ; IIIH/_'/
Io rcMiliit' ilia3 hat'k, pie,, PLAY I,,,
;'_Otlt_'t
•/licit ]_(( /! Vl(il IIl+_ _/I)ll m_qitm alt(] _tt[/
]Jl( lltl( t Itll" qi)tlllltll% lh(' t'('l_
ttltnll!Illli(llHI ilol')! IiI]Hlfft'II I]ll I(I/1(
aml i &h'o hrad_.
•I)lttitl_ Vll(.i(d(j]cttplltl/_a,k_+_,nne
II(Jj_IY ])(tt% _till ltlSl)Cat on IJt¢' ['t' _l tt'trll
Auto tracking
]'iKh lilllC:lt;IDc'i< h/,ellecl ;t!llo
t. tll[lilll!t)ll'l_, :lll[[!_,',t', lilt' _igllal tt_
adjust lot optilnuin pictuie quality
during playback. So, there is ao need
hH" %tilt hi I!lllliIlll/C litli_c"_ ill IlltlM
iape_Cltlri!_ phtyhack
Manual tracking
• During normal playback:
II" inlh_ lrltckill_ C;llllhq L'lilllillifle
m)i-,e <-_cll diuing phi>hack, pres,,
CHANNEL • oi • on the Iront
piincl
• l)urinll a slow moli.n plclnre:
}hc_s CHANNEL • el • on the
hola pilllCl h) iIMiihnize IIOD,UN in tiiL"
_low motion picture.
•Durlnll a still picture:
Press CHANNEL • or •on Ihe
front pallel to redu_:c jhter in the sldl
picture.
| IIiillIIIl
'lki ,,,taller[ illantial tracking, stop the
tape, eject the lupe. then rc-Jnscrl il.
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This VCR has two types of the video
IiIpU[ lerilliila[ both OMIhc fronl panel
aild fear panel. You ha\ e It) tortcall 3
_c>tihc \idco lerlninal (S-.VID[O or
VIDI.{OI Io USe.
Ii_ing tl3c '3 VII)F() lc'lniincll L_,hc_)tl
;I f3tqlt) " pl<llllC
Select VCR Set Up Mode
IPrc,,s VCR :-:: ,, ,,:,,_)
2P!'e',_, MENU :- ,,:_,_.,o_
3Prcx_ • ol • Io
xclc_l "'VCR S[-T ' ,,+'GM ,_:,C;'_Li[r qL:: [
tP'" then lares,, I_1 L"r_N°P'J"_×;:
OK
[[_ CT AT C'10&LI,
The VCR Set tl*> i'_,,OUS_',_,;F
I_l dDIC OL/T
n]k'n_J appoal_, i S'EREOSt*F' ¢-;_
"! S ¢_! M°fl_
i
Select Video Input Terminal
I To se( thc front qdco ilqlul
{t, rlllillal:
Pr',:<', • oi • io ,,elect "'FRON'I A!
INPI'T-.
'Fo set the rear video input
lerlllinah
Presx • el • I(1 _elc!cl "I'H! _,R AjV
INPUT".
2Press I_/OK.
12acl_ time you press the hulton, the
,_eN i11_ t. Ill Ill _ k'_>
N-VII)I']O:
Sclcmi tlii_ v,hcii ti_ii/g ii]c S
VIDI_O ieilnmal II)IN I,,pe!
VIDEO:
Seleci this when using the VIDEC
terminal (yellow jack!
Finish Setting
Pre,_EXIT/STATUS

h, re,cold _hdc you'l¢ a_ uy, f_llm_
_,lcp ! - tO b¢lmv For each
p:,>_r_mm¢ '_ou '_t. th_ \'CR _ill turn
+_Ii, Mall I_C()[ditl_, ;llld turn olt
ilLlhHI1;lllcaJly _tl _all MOlC UD I0 N
\):+ku _,urt'....
• \ _I_ct[¢ i_ [llnCrtcd in the \ ('b' _,+ld
!11_¸ r_ _!q(i lab ,+! IIW ,;;t_,_,_tlu¸ i))t!,q
t:()l_ I:,\(t_ _I[_P Bhl/)\\ ¸¸. Y(JL;
Xl_t l+ lq_ I INL-,I! \Vl I'lllN 6u
",! ('()XI)S: ()I III RWISH
Pt,tt KiRAMMINCi WI[.[. ItAVt: 1'_.)
Bl: RHS L'_l{Tlil) FROM STEP I.
Select Timer Mode
2 I:'te_,sTIMER Jo,.:_,+u++ k
I hc I illluu I ,+ro;,+ar.' ++_,: .
1_u'cot'di n- tliuIIi ;I !
.... Seleut Programme mede
1 I+r '-_- • /_i Y Ill d+".,
+ - ,++
",c},x t' t.)L !( K ...... :,+:+
PII+)CIR,\M i : ..... ;;: i
MlN(;'then pro'.,, I [?-(4i'++_n'"+" l
, I
'1_-]l +K
Fh_r Quick
}+it)_lill/ltlH+l£ IliL'lltl ;IppOiit"
•II _l,in h2t\'2 _litd_ltl_ mad+ N plU +
_elanmx'x, ""\LI+ PRIK+R \kin iN
i_;11"" apI+q&tt', ;l+ld 2,>t_', hau'k I++The
I'im_x 1_,,<,+,rm_ mcm+ If thi-
pI;+_I+}L'N_, d '+tqu HH_'+hilht] !l++_l;l!Hl!}t'_
Select Channel
[
ClIICl lilt.' ")\' ¢+_,:_r_t_ ,+
• ]11 r('L(q(] ]1_1!11 Z_:,r_
i_rc', _,OF( _ in ¸ • n F
until "AJ\ ¸ }N RE'_R" It_l ncltr i:l_k _,_r
"\/\ iN FI_()NF ''h+r h,mliauk ',_qPp¢;Ir',
tlrl tilt" ]\ ,,_ IUL'II
• I _1 I )L'_%t/_l_cl¸ _l'.c_¸', _;_i T,._[;11 :i ,, ¸'- --
,iqlcliJ. Ell'ILl _d II:c _II_IrTJlLLilL_r;lb,:l [t
r]w __litnll_'[ Iltllll[)Cl I]l_nl h:P, hCvl_ Clllci_d
rcqulr_',tllaLtht' b;md hc _cI ">,):i
('AI_I l!/1 V ()IK DB_=7 ¸" i, _li,I)l:_)_'t! _,n
Ii_ record the desired l)rogram correctly.
bc ,,urc tt_ _,t_t pn(_pcr band b)' pr¢,,-,il_
Nun/bet htnlt_lni "?
A.('AnLF:fI'V:
1_> limcr-lu'_.,n_l a nuotdar ¸TV pm_r_Lm
rcc¢i\cd _m I}/¢ \'('R
OR
Tu tilll_n'-r¢ct_td :l cable TV i_t'_l'_lull
rcc¢i\_2d nt'_ the' V('!_ tit t_lr(_tt_h _tc_thlq
I+_\lun[,",','('ABI t I_(JX('ON
I1_+)1 ! IR "¸i _.,,_'tl(_ "()l} ,4-]_2n,
n-l)B_;:
+c, ci_cd lhrmq:h u I)B _; tuncn
• lhddn:zd,_v.n('H&or•raludl} s¢;ul_
thruughthcch:H1+Icl-
Select Start Time
Pass START +ur _-::;_,,_;_i_ --
-(Number button I +_,;(,_1 ;.+ !
(,l 4J. I _;TO......... M I
•I,ach Iiin¢ yOU lIrk!_,_,_DAiE + i
Ihc htlltl)lL tilt_ [1 IOENFr_LLJS_XtT
time change_ by I-
IlllllUt_ i[ller\_tl_ Jl" you h(lid tilt' htllkm
tilt+' -._t [i111+' Uh:lllU_p_ [3"+ +t)-llllllUtM
HI1CI / ,t!'_
Select Stop Time
I'uc',, STOP +,! , ,.,,
i NLIIIIL'%•t btltllll! 2:
i rd,, _,.,
•I{;ILll llI)l_2 }_)LI llI'¢x_, r_-
thcbuttl,n thcxct I:_+;+,, _UF.'+rEcK'' _
Illilllll_ iiItcr\';lls. II V(ILIhold the htlftr)ll
l}lt' _,t't [IrllC £[litfl_C'_ I_, I(_ !)iililllk +
irltet _als.
Select Tape Speed
F'rc,,,,SPEED _"_ "_"-++,"_ "
• , .+
•lu'-hun!u_U;+l!l_""l _,#),'a+ +::,+,. i
l}It'_,_/:f!iu! IPI,' ;•tJ', i "
]lu, l_ t'u,l_ _[r" ;lilt] ]SET D_=Ly 800,*'_ILi? I
"S I ,P L!=[Y!r'.[!![_ L' [ :
Select Start Date
INtlrllh+r built)it 3 1"qr+ona+" '
Flirt _rlE_I gLp
• [_LCll [iII\M \'(!Lt _T_-S l t!+_{+.• O?13t,_g
- i FRID_,
111C I_lltlO11, thu' s_'l ]:_Ir ;A_L_hryt,_,f_t _
dit} l+Itct\,l]_ II _<_Itill*+Itl{hc htlIblri Ih:'
"-el liIllC i{llIII)B '_, h_, ]5 d;l\ it/h'T/r;ll _, _f,_tl
•]'hc>_a, todd; 0 .l d_c_,'u'k 1_d_,ph_,rtl
;Hll_ H!Iiil i. ,111 } "
Select Recording Type
If _+ou want to ret•ord the saint,
programme daily, plc_,_ DALLY
( Number butt<+n 8I+
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[hc V('R will record a rv programme
c,. cry dlty (Monday through Friday) at
the sillllelimc and length. (Daily
Rcclu'ding)
Ir you wuilt t(p record tile ._ame
programme weekly, press WEEKLY
(N umber butlon 91.
The \('R u ill r,_'c_xd a TV progranlmc
olldc il \'_ cck 11(111,2%ai)lC dil}. lilllC, arid
IL'II-tti_ ("ArccKI} Rc_T'ding)
".el prl+_ranllne, plc,_ CLEAR
Confirm Pro_]ramme
Ihe',', EXIT/STATUS
"PP.()(;I.', \M \_,'kS ('OMPI,FTL/D"
;tpl'_u•al "_,Oil Ihc TV _,U'l'£Cll
AlICl" _ sCColld++, Iho ;Ibow2 message
db, appcar_., and thu nt_nn:ll TV picture
ICxtI]I/C_. ]'he @ (Tinier) indicator
tithes LipO11the diH+lay.
•It • pp.( )( ;R A M NO 1"('OMPI .[:.T|_;D "*
;q0[/¢al'% h_ a_ain frt+lltXtep }.
•[I "'l'l'_()td_,\\! NC)TC'OMPI.F_'FED
t'! '¢',H a!_x_u, !he limc_ ['¢co_din_
I +ill }1',1 [Irti!!t;l!!lllk d if\ Cr]_l_ _, ;Ir_(llhr2r
Jl_ut + _ _h_]I_12 ]}IU IJHlt' I'ULOfi_ill_ _i!_1
1[ )411t ;%11111 Ill qort' O||lcr
|)ro_ranlnlt,'-;, h't_L'ilI '_Ieps ] 1o ')
Finish Settings
P_cssPOWER lo turn of|' the YL'R.
l'he V('R mull be lurned ull for a timer
r¢,.ordln_ t_ liikc plilc,'. 11")'Oil 1"(_l'_t tn
tiu_:,)!!!hc \L'{_.Iq+LASI I't. RN
()[:!:_(R F(IRIIMF-R k!('(lRl)IN(i
[IiD, ilt?\ i)il _+)H[ [\ _,,2iC_'ll _\t,O lllit_tlp2 _"
bch_rc a limcr _ecordin_ starls. I-o
rcmo_c the In..'n*:_c, press the CLEAR
_3llllilll
•\\]lctl yuu u_,c fill • (+able box ur ])BS
tlmcn h)l tt;llC_ rL'co+din_. It:iv€ it Ittrncd
_II tlllIi] ict'i,rLihl_ i_ iItllk:
After a timer recording has
taken place
Put,, POWER t_ ttJv'l+otl the VCR
_i'<ill U,IT10llCHtlt •\,)ttl V( ')_ Ilorrtlul)y
To stop a started timer
recording
I'rc_, F'OWER
I,_.cc_uding '.cups alld Ihu• 'V(JR turns off.
II il r, a I)aity u+ Wcekl? Recording.
lull+re rccmdin#_ _i!! be carried out as
pr(l_r_lllllilud.

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Useful function for Timer
Recording: Auto Tape Speed
\Vhh tIli+,function acti,, aid. the VCR
C_t]1 Cll{ll]_t2 thc t_Ip_' ,,p,.,ed _tlld ]+t'cold
lh,' proglanlmc in ._LP inudc Jl Ilot
_:ll(itl_2!l t_tpu telllalll, 1o1 rtx'iHdillg i11
Pinode.
I Ih'c,, VCR.
2 i'+c+, MENU
3 lhe_,At+l Vt,-cie_t \t.[C+.'.-;j l
I P dlcn I_
4 lhu..,i u •t,>..ci_,_ "tIMILV. V.FC
5,Pkt:l ) '
5 I>rus", I,,'-/OK
I ;l_.h Ill;it _.OH l)lC_', the hurt, re. die
+,v+ttill_ ChallL4cs,
Atrl'O:
St'leer Ihi., I<+ allm_ the VUF_ to
c[tltllge lhc tape _,JSCc'c]I rolll _P ttl
+SI.P\_hen thole i_.Not om.u_h tape
lcll_gtll rcn/aining
MANI.: Xl.:
Sclcul thi', II,II tOaIM.* thu \ (R t,,
h lilac llw I:lpe ",p_c_l
(_ Pr,:.. EXITfSTATI.1£ r, _"h !'r_+m
[[! t!CF [I l),'[:!f !t)fl-
To check, edit or erase the
programmes
Iluin on the V('R and "IV.
2 Press VCR.
3 Ihes,, TIMER
4Pros', • Ol • tu
>elect "'P'RO-
ui ,,\P,i li !
V!I:W" d+cn l'tc"-s ,+
_'C)K "" • "+-+<'+'+
i hc tiq uf the tilllCl Jcc*)idin#
!ll t)_l ill/lille,-4 appc'ilr_
lt'pPalc'dl) Ill ' It"+_ :;_ rL:_ I " 1'+ : : ....
< i _, b,,
tile Ill<)It" derailed i s+,_+ _o+o_ {
i r,ZOgP_£o Sp
plIt/_lqlmlll+ i +rida+
IIIIOIillLIIiOI1. ttiE_r _, I'I_EV,4ENC)=e<_")
• Ix+he'll )Otl press Ille hlllttlu tilt the Iirq
titllt J, the l!etailcd prl/_l'_lllllllO
hllnrlllathiil Jilt llltigl_Ullntc I ajlpc?ar_.
I_} ptc_>i;tg Ihi> hillnll Icpeatc'dly, you
t'411 icxicw the dehiiled illl(IMlialiQI1 t)l
41! tlll171" III 11121411IIIIOX
It II')I_U xltilll Ill t'litillb_t" Iht'
pl+li_i'3llll!ltl? _ellin_ _,llillill 1111the
r\ _t I'(:t'll, i)re,,'; Ih0 I]qhJwin__+
b;IUtlllS:
SPFED :('11<11!{ t._" lilt: lapc <pecd
START +-i :Change', i}!_ _t;itt tltllC'
STOP +/-- :Chan_e., the st+/p IJmu.
CH iiltl :C'h;itl:Jes the challilel.
DATE +i- :(Thangcs tile dale.
If)ou v, anl to crust' the
prollralnme suiting sho'<,', n on tile
TV screen, press CLEAR. I'hc
detailed inh)rlllallOll ,+l the IIOXI
l!hl_!;ll!lll/C appoal _
7 lhc',-, EXtTIS'FA'TUS iu c,,it ittllli
the iIIt'llU t)peflttiiJll_,
•171i+liiHI t&IPI Hew.+ /los iHn'klTn OIR
¢(,_llt' IbuH! R+,c_rdm e
• _Tt/I I)_tl SiIv//ig 77m_ o+ tfv+tt+'U fvr'+,l,_ntz.
12s 70c I/nlz't It i/I m +l I_o/'!_ rl_/'_+'+'l!l'
n'h+ _Illu iiden/ul _I,,_ k +l<g#i_:_ Itr,,tl li*
In( gl41lll/ll'! lilllf" ;It Itllll('/" lllll{,.
How to see the programme
list
5¸
'RAT
I+ STAR++StOP
, 12 08:30P 09:30 D07/31 I
2 13 10:00A 10:45 MON
3 125 11:30P 01:00 DALLY
14 45 03:00P 0315 W06/!6
17
18
LNEXT= I_ END:EXI]
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1)!I )b+l':tllitl)c' Jlttl111_+'i'_
l>l C_ct cllallrl_/i llllltl_c+l S
_'!;ll't little
"':\ >lalltt_ ior"AM," _illd "P*"
stands l]lr "PM.-
Stop lime
£1iil I date
"1)'" stands for "'DAII ,YY and "W"
stands R+l "'WFEKLY'"
•If the pl'o_!{lllll!lc' Ila£ _otkcd
nncc tier the bail)Iccorclhl#.
't)\ll'l _Jil l,c sho\til illMqtlcl
t/i tht' M_'II d H '
" !lIlhc t_!_,_ilttlll_c h,t_ 'a_;ikc'cl
UlldL > itll IhC Wcck!3 iec urdht,_,.
the da} ol Ibm >c'ck thl lhi
,!xilniplc. "X+I )N'_ \,, Ill hc _!i+)'++i+
lilqead t+I' the xwi t d;ilc'.
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