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WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous
_IL This symbol indicates _k voltage" inside the product that
important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or
accompanying the product, personal injury.
Cautions Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Cable lrv Installer: This reminder isprovided 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 both top and bottom ventilation holes.
Plastic sun'aces 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 receiver.
Model No. VR633HF
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
VCR Plus+ System and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemster Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System ismanufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE® and MOVIE ADVANCE® are registered trademarks of 5RT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

First Things First .................................................. 3
Initial Setup .......................................................... 5
Setting Up the VCR ............................................. 7
Using The Menu To Set Up Features ................... 8
Language Selection ........................................ 8
Cable Box Setup ............................................. 9
VCR Channels List ......................................... 10
To Auto Channel Search ........................ 10
Changing the Signal Type ...................... 12
Adding or Removing Channels .............. 12
Time and Date .............................................. 12
Auto Clock Set ........................................ 13
Setting the Time Zone ...................... 13
Setting Daylight-Saving Time .......... 14
Setting Time and Date Manually ........... 15
VCR Plus+ System Channels ......................... 16
Additional Set-up Features .......................... 18
Remote VCR1NCR2 Option ................... 18
Auto Play ................................................ 19
Auto TVNCR ........................................... 19
EnergySaver ............................................ 20
Front Panel Brightness ........................... 20
Preferred Tape Speed ............................. 20
Set Auto Repeat ..................................... 21
VCR Basics ............................................................. 23
Remote Buttons ................................................. 24
Component Buttons ..................................... 24
VCR Function Buttons .................................. 24
TV Function Buttons ..................................... 25
Playing a Tape .................................................... 26
Automatic Rewind ....................................... 27
Tape Eject ...................................................... 27
Recording ........................................................... 27
Recording .............................................................. 29
Recording Features ............................................ 30
Express Recording (XPR) .............................. 30
Timer Recording ........................................... 31
Timer Recording using VCR Plus+ .......... 32
Setting Up the Channel List ............. 32
Using the System .............................. 32
Stopping a Timer Recording .................. 34
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........ 34
Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP
(Second Audio Program) TV Programs ..... 35
Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs .... 36

Program the Remote ........................................ 37
Controlling aTV ................................................. 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 ............................................. 48
Index Search ................................................. 48
Zero Search ................................................... 49
Tracking .............................................................. 49
Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature ........................ 50
Time Counter ...................................................... 50
On-screen Displays ............................................. 51
Audio Set-up Features ....................................... 51
Connections ......................................................... 53
Things to Know Before Connecting .................. 53
Jacks and Cables ........................................... 54
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ..... 54
A/V Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........... 54
Choosing a VCR Connection ....................... 55
Advantages of A/V Cable Connections. 55
TV with RF Jack Only .............................. 56
TV with AA/Jacks ................................... 57
TV with A/V Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ............ 58
Reference .............................................................. 59
Front Panel ......................................................... 60
Display Panel ...................................................... 61
Back Panel .......................................................... 62
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................... 63
Questions and Answers About
Commercial Advance ........................................ 68
Specifications ...................................................... 69
Cleaning the VCR ............................................... 69
How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel .... 70
Warranty ............................................................. 71
Index ................................................................... 72
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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. There's even an
initial set-up feature the first time you turn on theVCR
that walks you through several set up steps at once.
GETTI NG STARTE D
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 more detailed
information.
WHAT REMAI NS?
The final sections of this manual contain playback and
recording information, a detailed Connections section
for various set ups, and a Reference section that has
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an
index.
FIRSTTHINGS FIRST
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STEP 1: REVIEW WHAT'S IN THE BOX
The following items come packed in the box:
•VCR
• Remote control
• RFcoaxial cable
• AAA Batteries
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 cove_
STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR TO A TV
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. See the Connections chapter in this
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 TH ETV
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 ANTENNA 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. For
detailed information, see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input
Channel" in the References chapter of this manual.
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.
I English
2 Espa6ol
3 Francais
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espa_ol (Spanish), or 3 for Fran_ais
(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.
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When using the ANT IN and RFOUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR
determines which TV channel is used
to see VCR output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV's video input channel with the
INPUT button on your remote control.
For more information about video
line input, see "How to Find Your TV's
Video Input Channel" in the
References chapter of this manual.
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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 line input (see "How to Find Your
TV's Video Input Channel" in the References chapter of this
manual).
• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RFOUT jacks.
•Check your connections.
If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then
go to the next section.
STEP 8: ACCESS TH EMENUS
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
3Time
4ChanneLs
5Setup
6Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a Language.
1>English
2 Espanot
3Fran_ais
Press MENU to continue
3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Espahol
(Spanish), or 3 for Fran_ais (French).
All other on-screen menus are worked in similar ways-
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions
and enter numbered choices. See the next chapter,
Additional Set-Up Features, for detailed information about
accessing menus.
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ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND
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 Cable Box
VCR Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)
Auto Clock Set Feature
- Daylight-Saving Time
-Time Zone
Setting Time and Date Manually
•VCR Plus+ Channels
Remote VCR I/VCR2 Feature
Auto Play Feature*
EnergySaver Feature*
Front Panel Brightness Feature*
•Preferred Tape Speed Feature*
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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 RAIN MENU
1 VCR PLus+
2Timen Recordings
5 Time
4 ChanneLs
5Setup
6PrefePences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
SeLect a Language,
1>EngLish
2 EspanoL
3Fran_ais
Press MENU to continue
3, Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Fran_ais (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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