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Important Information
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WARNING
TO prevent fire 01 shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION: To prevent &chic shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert,
MISE EN GARDE: Pour eviter les chocs &ctliques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de
la prise et pousser jusqG au fond.
Cautions
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall
socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the
plug of the VCR.
Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this
product bears the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA
certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Note To Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 8X-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.
Product Registration
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Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this 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 VCR.
Model No. VR663HF
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup 2
Antenna 01 Cable System Without a Cable Box 3
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble AU Channels 4
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes 6
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/Receiver 7
Setting Up the VCR
startup
Check Accessories With VCR
Attach Power Cord to VCR
Insert Batteries in Remote
Turn on TV and VCR
Place Channels in VCR’s Memory
Add OI Erase Channels from VCR’s Memory
Use N/VCR Button
Set the Time and Date
Using the Remote Control
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KU Function Buttons K-11
TV Function Buttons 10-11
Controlling a VCR 12
Controlling a TV 12
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Using the Playback Feahmes
Pause for Stop-Action
Slow Motion
Picture Search
Frame Advance and Commercial Scan
Time Search
Pro-Tect Plus=’ Locking Featire
Time Counter with Memory-Stop Feature
AUDIO PLAY Feature
Auto Tracking and Manual Tracking
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Recording a rrogram
Types of Recordings
Recording Speeds
Recording Pause
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
Recording while You’re Away
VCR Plus+ Recording
Timer Recording
Checking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings
Express Recording
Additional Recording Information
Recording Audio Only
Using Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
References
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Specifications
Cleaning the VCR
Location of Controls
Front and Back Panel
Display Panel
Trouble Checks
Limited Warranty
Index
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Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types:
Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not be
needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks) using a signal splitter. This connection may
improve the picture quality as well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
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2.
How do you receive your TV signals?
Chooseoneanswerfrom below.
A. Outside antenna -Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna-Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System-Go to question 2.
What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box-Turn to page 3.
Et. Cable box to unscramble all the channels-Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinema, etc. -Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
0. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 7.
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A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tu,e the TV to this channel and use the
NNCR button on remote to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
B.
Advancedhookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -use of TV/VCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accescries
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR.
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A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You willtunetheTV to thischannelandusethe
TVNCRbutton on remote to watch theVCR.
2. Connect as shown.
Thisconnectionmay requireadditional
accessoriesnot provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
6. Advancedhookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation-use of NNCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
Thisconnectionrequiresadditionalaccessories
notprovided
2 Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
You willtune theTVto its video input to watch
the VCR.
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A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You willtune theTVto thischanneland use the
NNCR buttonon remote to watch the “CR.
2. Connect as shown.
Thisconnedion may requireadditional
accessoriesnot Provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
8. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation-use of WNCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shorn.
Thisconnection requiresadditionalaccessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
You willtune theIV to its video input to watch
the VCR. Allpay channelsareviewedthrough
theVCR.
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Option A Hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup horn pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH4 CH3 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 OI4.
You willtune ttle recording “CR to this channel
toreceivethesignalfromthe Playback“CR.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
Option B Hookup.
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Use the hookup to the TV
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pages $4, or 5.
Playback VCR (only) Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation - use
of TVNCR button not required.
1. Select a hookup from Pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connectton.
2. Connect as shown.
Thisconnedian requiresadditionalaccessories
not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4. Turn to page 8 for “Setting Up the VCR.”
You WitIselecttheline(audio/video) inputon
therecording VCRto receive the signal from
theplaybackVCR.
Playback VCR
Use the hookup to the N
as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.
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Connecting a Stereo AmplicierlReceiver
Record on the VCR from an
Amplifier/Receiver
Connect your VCR to a stereo amplifier/
receiver to record stereo audio.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
Thisconnection requires additional accessories
not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of amplified
receiver, VCR, and TV.
4. Turn to page 25 for “Recording Audio
Only.”
You will selecttheline input (audio/video) on
the VCR to receive the audio signal born the
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Play Back Stereo Tapes or
Receive a Stereo Broadcast
Through an Amplifier/Receiver
Connect your VCR to a stereo
amplifier/receiver to receive stereo
broadcasts or play back stereo tapes.
1. Select P hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown.
Thisconnectionrequiresadditionalaccessories
notprovided.
3. Plug in power cords of amplified
rec&er, VCR, and TV.
4. Turn to page 13for “Playback
Operation.”
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Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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Remote 2 va” Batteries Power Cord
(Stock No. 218103)
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 218104) (Stock No. ~oSOSS)
2. Attach power cord to back of VCR.
3. Insert batteries in remote.
4. mm on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel
selected with the CH4 Cti3 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, t”ne the TV to
the TV’s video input. (See TV’s owner’s manual for details.)
5. lWn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR1 (VCR2) on the remote.
6. Place channels in the VCR’s memory (AutoProgram).
Channels 2 through 13 are in the VCR’s memory when you first hxn it on.
Pressing CHANNEL up or down stops on these channels. To get additional
channels available on your antenna or cable system, you must AutoProgram
the VCR.
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B.
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D.
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control VCR.. ,
Press PROG/VCR+ on the remote to seethe VCR MAIN MENU on “CR fa*,N HEN”
the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen: I “CR PLUS
Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH4 CH3 switch on z PROGRP.IITllER
VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s manual). 3 REVlEY PROGRI~S
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Press VCR1 (VCR2). and then press PROG/VCR+.
If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display panel -
it should be on. Press NNCR to turn it on.
Check the connections.
When menu appears, press 5 to select SET UP VCR.
Press 1 to begin AUTOPROGRAM CHANNELS.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about
one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel found
Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the active channels.
The VCR automatically selectsANTENNA or CABLE. If you need to
change the setting manually, press 3.
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