RCA VR554 User manual

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Cautions
Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide
slot, and fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/
polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model No. _________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VR554
The VCR Plus+ system , C
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The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Table of Contents
First Things First .............................................. 3
Setting Up the VCR ......................................... 7
Using The Menu To Set Up Features ................... 8
Language Selection ........................................ 8
Digital Satellite Receiver Setup ..................... 9
Cable Box Setup ........................................... 10
VCR Channels List ......................................... 13
To Auto Channel Search ........................ 13
To Change the Signal Type ................... 14
Adding or Removing Channels .............. 14
Time and Date .............................................. 15
Auto Clock Set Feature .......................... 15
Set the Time Zone .................................. 15
Set Daylight-Saving Time ....................... 16
Setting the Time and Date Manually .... 17
VCR Plus+ System Channels ......................... 18
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ...................... 19
Additional Set-up Features................................ 20
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ......................... 20
Auto Play ...................................................... 21
EnergySaver .................................................. 21
Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) .......... 22
Preferred Tape Speed ................................... 22
VCR Basics ....................................................... 23
Remote Buttons ................................................. 24
Component Buttons ..................................... 24
VCR Function Buttons .................................. 24
TV Function Buttons..................................... 25
Playing a Tape .................................................... 26
Automatic Rewind ............................................. 26
Tape Eject ........................................................... 27
Recording ........................................................... 27
Check the Safety Tab .................................... 27
Recording ........................................................ 29
Recording Features ............................................ 30
Express Recording (XPR) .............................. 30
Timer Recording ........................................... 31
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System .... 32
Setting Up the Channel List ................... 32
Using the VCR Plus+ System .................. 32
Stopping a Timer Recording .................. 34
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........ 34
Using Two VCRs For Copying and
Editing Tapes ............................................. 35

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Table of Contents
Program the Remote .................................... 37
About Programming the Remote ..................... 38
Programming the Remote to Control a TV ...... 38
Operating the TV ......................................... 38
Other Features ............................................... 41
Commercial Advance ......................................... 42
Marking ........................................................ 43
Playback ........................................................ 44
Display........................................................... 44
Movie Advance................................................... 45
Picture Search Options....................................... 47
Forward and Reverse Search ....................... 47
Slow Motion ................................................. 47
Frame Advance ............................................. 47
Index Search ................................................. 48
Go-To Search................................................. 48
Tracking .............................................................. 49
Pro-Tect Plus™Locking Feature ........................ 49
Time Counter ...................................................... 50
On-screen Displays ............................................. 50
Connections.................................................... 51
Connecting Your VCR ......................................... 52
Jacks and Cables ........................................... 52
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ..... 52
A/V Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........... 52
Choosing a VCR Connection ........................ 53
Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ....... 53
TV With RF Jack Only ................................... 54
TV With A/V Jacks ........................................ 55
TV With A/V Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................ 56
TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ....... 57
TV With A/V Jacks and Satellite Receiver.... 58
Reference ........................................................ 59
Front Panel ......................................................... 60
Display Panel ...................................................... 61
Back Panel .......................................................... 62
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................... 63
Questions and Answers About
Commercial Advance ...................................... 67
Specifications...................................................... 68
Cleaning the VCR ............................................... 68
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel .... 69
Warranty ............................................................. 70
Index ................................................................... 71

First Things First
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Welcome To Your New VCR...
To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading
as possible,we’ve put all the basic information needed in the
first three sections. To help you along,there’s even an initial
set-up feature the first time you turn on yourVCR which
walks you through several set-up steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step,though,learning about the time and
date,your remote control’s features,working with channels,
and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you
can out of theVCR.Once you are comfortable with these
features,feel free to refer to other sections because they
cover the more detailed information.
What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain playback and
recording information,a detailed connections section,and a
reference section including troubleshooting tips,warranty
information,and an index.
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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SETTING UP THE VCR
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RECORDING
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OTHER FEATURES
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PROGRAM THE REMOTE
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First Things First
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Step 1: What’s in the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
•VCR
•Remote control
•RF coaxial cable
STEP 2: Install Batteries In the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: Connect your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system
and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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STEP 5: Tune THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.
•If you connect your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT
connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to
channel 3 or channel 4 —the channel you want to use on
your TV.
•If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with
the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. If you
have trouble understanding the Video Input Channel,
look to page 69 for a more detailed explanation.
STEP 6: Turn on the VCR
Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or the VCR button on the
remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the
VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial set
up which helps you set different options for your VCR.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote
control’s number buttons to select options.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
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1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français
(French).
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
•Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or the TV’s Video Input Channel (see page 69 for more
information).
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANT. IN and RF OUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3 CH. 4 switch on the back of the
VCR determines which TV channel is
used to see the VCR’s output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s Video Input Channel with the
TV and INPUT buttons on your
remote control. For more information
about selecting your video input
channel, see page 69.
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•Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks.
•Check your connections.
If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
STEP 8: Access the menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different
preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during
the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español
(Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).
All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for
detailed information about accessing menus.
Next Section: Learn VCR’s menus
Now that you understand how to move around through menus,
go to the next section to set up individual menus of your VCR.

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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Set-up features
Below is a list of set-up features that you need to
set up before using yourVCR for the first time.
• Select a Language
• Set Up for a Digital Satellite Receiver
• Set Up for a Cable Box
• Set Up a VCR Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)
• Auto Clock Set Feature
• Set Time and Date Manually
• Set Up VCR Plus+ System Channels
• Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature
• Set the Auto Play Feature
• Set the EnergySaver Feature
• Set Front Panel Brightness Feature
• Set the Preferred Tape Speed Feature 5
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Setting Up the VCR
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
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RECORDING
3VCR BASICS
4
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OTHER FEATURES
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CONNECTIONS
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PROGRAM THE REMOTE
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8REFERENCE

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Setting Up the VCR
Using The Menu To Set Up Features
You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote
control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
You can set up features individually by using the menu system.
Each feature that appears in the initial set up is explained in
this section as well as a few others you may want to set up
before you begin using your VCR.
Language Selection
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (French) by
pressing the appropriate number on the remote control’s
key pad.
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.

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Setting Up the VCR
Digital Satellite Receiver Setup
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, PROSCAN, or GE
satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start
time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the
receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on.
Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the
Connections section.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 6 to select the SAT SETUP menu.
SAT SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the SAT receiver?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
--
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03,
04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms
that it receives all satellite receiver signals on the specified
channel.

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Setting Up the VCR
SAT SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the SAT receiver
on channel 03.
Press MENU to continue
5. Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite
Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List.
SAT SETUP
Enter the code for your
SAT receiver from the
list in your User's
Manual
--
Press MENU to cancel
6. Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100
and then press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.
SAT SETUP
Please turn on your
SAT Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.
Press MENU to continue
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms
the satellite receiver Setup is completed or canceled.
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. There are two steps:
•The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable
box signal.
•The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable
box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing
channels for timer or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the
remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in
the Connections section.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Satellite Receiver Codes
GE ...................................................... 00
Panasonic .......................................... 01
PROSCAN........................................... 00
RCA .................................................... 00
Toshiba .............................................. 02
Sony .................................................. 03
This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.

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Setting Up the VCR
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then select
one of the three choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
04
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR
will now receive all signals on the designated channel.
5. Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote
controllable.
Cable Box Setup
ALL channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT if you connect your cable
box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.
Cancel setup: select to cancel.

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Setting Up the VCR
CABLE BOX SETUP
Can your cable box be
operated with a remote
control?
1 Yes
2 No
6. If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it
to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on your
Cable Box and tune
it to channel 2.
Press MENU to continue
7. Enter the code for your cable box from the cable box
code list.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the
list in your User's
Manual.
--
Press MENU to cancel
8. Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen
instructions.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box
tune to channel 9?
1 Yes, setup is complete
2 No, try again
3 No, cancel setup
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the
CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled.
ABC ........................................ 22,46
Anvision .................................. 07,08
Cablestar ................................ 07, 08
Eagle ............................................ 08
Eastern International ................. 02
General Instrument . 04, 05, 15, 23,
................... 24, 25, 30, 36, 42, 43, 46
Hamlin ........................ 12, 13, 34, 48
Hitachi .............................. 37, 43, 46
Jerrold ........ 04, 05,15, 23, 24, 25, 30,
......................... 36, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47
Macom .................................... 37, 43
Magnavox ................... 07, 08, 19, 21,
................... 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
NSC ............................................. 09
Oak ................................... 01, 16, 38
Oak Sigma................................... 16
Panasonic ......................... 03, 27, 39
Philips ........................ 07, 08, 19, 21,
..................... 26, 28,29,32,33,40,41
Pioneer ............................. 18, 20, 44
Randtek .................................. 07, 08
RCA ............................................ 27
Regal ................................. 12, 13, 22
Regency .................................. 02, 33
Samsung ...................................... 44
Scientific Atlanta ....... 03, 22, 35, 39
Signature ..................................... 46
Sprucer ........................................ 27
Starcom ....................................... 46
Sylvania ....................................... 11
Teknika ........................................ 06
Texscan ................................... 10, 11
Tocom ......................... 17, 21, 49, 50
Unika ................................ 31, 32, 41
Viewstar ..................... 07, 08, 19, 21,
................... 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
Warner Amex ............................. 44
Zenith ..................................... 14, 42
Cable Box Codes
This VCR may not control all models
of the brands that are shown.

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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Channels List
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary.
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but
you may want to add or delete some channels depending on
whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options:
•Cable TV searches for cable channels
•Antenna searches for local broadcast stations
•Detect Automatically will make this decision for you
Selecting Channels
The Channel up and down buttons
access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not
on the channel list by using the
number buttons on the remote
control.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search feature
to place all available channels in
memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto
Channel Search again.

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Setting Up the VCR
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,
the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point,
pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR
should only select the active channels.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
Adding or Removing Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don’t want to watch them.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons
to go to the channels you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the list
or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can press
CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you
can press INFO to add.

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Setting Up the VCR
Time and Date
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the
Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature
enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is
turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it
updates the time for you automatically.
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-
Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.
Auto Clock Set Feature
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the
ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS
(Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock
using the Coordinated Universal Time. To use this automatic
feature, certain steps are required such as Auto Channel
Search, setting the time zone, and setting the Daylight
Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works.
Set the Time Zone
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
found on channel 20.
0 Exit
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
Auto Clock Information
With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the
channel carrying the XDS signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to
a channel carrying the broadcast
information (usually PBS), then turn
the VCR off. If the time does not set
within 10 minutes, set the time and
date manually through the menus.
Check your local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.

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SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7>Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.
If you chose Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the
clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information
it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or
manually set the time and date through the menu system.
Set Daylight-Saving Time
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
found on channel 20.
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen.
SET AYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3>Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to continue.
•DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.”
•If you chose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST
information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Spring forward, Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.
Because the clock automatically
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.
(forward one hour), including the
extra hour for timer recording within
this time frame is necessary.
In the Fall, Daylight-Saving time ends
on the last Sunday in October. The
VCR clock automatically changes from
2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).
Therefore, it can affect your recording
length.

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Setting Up the VCR
Setting the Time and Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the
TIME menu. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF
automatically when you set the clock this way.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
found on channel 20.
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/99 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.

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Setting Up the VCR
See next page for Canadian List
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (USA List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 1
94 Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-New York
VCR Plus+ System Channel List
Refer to your local television list for
a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
VCR Plus+®System Channels
Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer
recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put
in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and
abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the United States
and Canada are provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
(Screen shown is for an example only.)
VCR Plus+ System is a registered trademarkof Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.