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First Things First ..... .................. ,....... ....,............. ...... ....... 3
Setting up the VCR ................ ,.. ........... ,. .... ,.,....,..,.... .... 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8
VCR Channels List......................................................................... 8
To Auto Channel Search ....................................................... 8
To Add or Remove Channels ............................................... 9
To Change the SignaIType ............ .................................. ..... 9
Set the Time and Date ................................................................ 10
Additional Set-up Features in_he_eferences Menu .......... II
RemoteVCR I/VCR2 Option ........._.:..;;,.._.:., ................... I I
Auto Play.............................................................. .:...;............. 12
Auto TV/VCR ......................................................................... 12
VCR Basics .............................. ,...................................... 13
Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 14
Component Buttons ................................................................... 14
VCR Function Buttons ................................................................ 14
Digital Satellite Receiver Buttons ............................................. 16
Universal TV Function Buttons ................................................. 16
RCA, GE, and Proscan TV Function Buttons ......................... 17
Playing aTape ....................................................................................... 17
Automatic Rewind .............................................................................. 18
Tape Eject ............................................................................................. 18
StandardVHS Recording ................................................................... 18
Check the SafetyTab .......................................................................... 18
Recording ...................................................................... 19
Recording Features ............................................................................ 20
D-VHS Recording ..................... ..;........................ ........................ 20
Conditions for D-VHS Recording ...................,................ 21
Express Recording (XPR) ..........;............................................... 2 I
Timer Recording .......................................................................... 22
Stopping aTimer Recording ............................................... 23
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ..................................... 23
Timer Recording Using a Digital Satellite Receiver ............. 24
Conflicting Timers ................ ,................................................ 25
Editing or Cancelling aTimer Recording ......................... 25
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP ........................................ 26
Recording Audio Only ....................... ......_......................................... 26
Playing Back Audio Only ...................................... ............._......... 27
UsingTwoVCRs for Copying and EditingTapes ,.,, ...........,........ 27
Editing with the AutoEdit Feature ............................ ................ 27
Editing Manually ............................................................................ 28
Dubbing D-VHS Recordings ...................................................... 28 1

Programming theRemote ................................ ,..,....., 29
About Programming the Remote ................................................... 30
To Control a"IV .............................. .:..;;:......;.._...;;;.......................;... 30
To Control an Auxiliary Component...., ........................................ 32 °
To Control a Laser Disc Player or DVD Player ........................... 33
To Control aDigital Satellite Receiver or Cable Box .............,,.34
Other Features ................................. ,.., .... .,...... ............. 35
Picture Search Options ................... Z.............. ,................................. 36
Forward and Reverse Search ....;.......;....i.:.._.;_.._.!,.........._....:.. 36
SearchingWith the Remote. ................ ...., ................;........ 36"
SearchingWith theVCR ..................,................................... 36
Slow Motion ........................................... ....................................... 36
Commercial Scan (Search Bu_on) ........................................... 37
Frame Advance ........................................... .......;........................ ,. 37
Index Search .................................................................................. 37 •
Go-To Search ................................................................ ;............... 38
Tracking ........................................................................................... ;..... 39
Time Counter ...................................... _......................... ;...................... 39
On-Screen Displays .............................. ;............................................. 40
Audio Set-Up Features ............................................................... _......4 I
Reception ..................................... ;.............................. ;..................4 I
Tape Playback ................................................................................ 42
Connections ............................. ............ ......................... 43
Connecting YourVCR ......._................................................................ 44
Choosing a VCR Connection .......................................................... 45
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ................... 45
Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature .................... 45
Best Picture and Sound Quality ...................................................... 46
Very Good Picture and Sound Quality. ........;.;............................ J.47
Good Picture and Sound Quality .................................................... 48
Reference ...................................................................... 49
Front Panel ........................................................................................... S0
Display Panel ........................................................................................ S I
Back Panel ......................................... .......................... ......................... 52
TroubleshootingTips ............................... ,................... ......,. .............. $3
Specifications ...................................... ........................ .................. ."'". 56
Cleaning theVCR ...................... ..........i_......................... ............._ ...... 56
Accessories ............................................. ,;................ .,......;..................57
Limited Warranty _'_ - ..... "
................................ ..,....,.,...;..,...:;,.,...;.,..,;...,;.;;;. 59,4
Index ................................................... ii._.............,..,;,;.;.. .............,,...;...60
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HI, MY NAME IS ROGER...
and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see
that you have a rewarding user manual experience.
You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly
explain all of yourVCR's features.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
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READ TH E FI RST TH REE SECTIONS Y
The first three sections of the manual introduce
you to yourVCR, giving you the basic information
you need to operate it.They show you how to set
theVCR up and use the on-screen menus.
WHAT'S LEFT?
The rest of the book covers playback, recording,
and more detailed connections.Also, a reference
section provides troubleshooting tips and the
limited warranty.
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BUT...WHAT IS D-VHS?
D-VHS, short for DigitalVHS, features new
technology that lets you make high quality digital
recordings from a DSS ®receiver or compatible
component. In fact, you'll be hard pressed to tell
the difference between the original satellite
broadcast and a D-VHS recording.YourVCR can
also record and play back standardVHS tapes.
To record or play back a D-vHs tape, theVCR
must be connected to a compatible digital satellite
receiver or component with a special digital A/V
cable, and you'll need to use a D-VHS compatible
videocassette (both are provided).You'll find more
information about D-VHS in the Recording section
of this manual.
"rDSS®is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes
Electronics Corp.
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These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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STEP I:UNPACKTHE BOX
Carefully unpack the items in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control and batteries
•• RFcoaxial cable
• AudioNideo cables
•Digital A/V cable
•D-VHS videocassette
STEP 2: INSTALL BA'I-FERIES 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 batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of
each battery to the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR
Use the diagram at the right to connect your VCR to adigital
satellite receiver and TV. This illustration shows a basic
connection that allows you to watch television and satellite
broadcasts, and record in both standard VHS and D-VHS formats.
Do not place the VCR on top of the digital satellite receiver.
.Connect a coaxial cable from the cable or antenna lead to
the VCR's IN FROM ANT. jack. Connect a second cable from
the VCR's OUT TO TV jack to the satellite receiver's IN FROM
ANT jack, and a third from the satellite receiver's OUT TO TV
jack to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA jack.
2. Connect Audio/Video cables to the satellite receiver (both
sets are output jacks) and the VCR's (SATELLITE) IN jacks.
3. Connect the Digital A/V cable to the satellite receiver and
VCR.
CABLE,CABLI[ 80X OR_ANTENNA SATELLITESIGNAL
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If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. For additional information and connection
options, refer to the Connections section toward the back of the
manual.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
STEP 5: TUNE THE TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel ischannel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input, depending on
the connection you've chosen,
•If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RFcoaxial cable, set the CH3-4 switch to channel 3 or 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 to see the
signal. See your TV Owner's Manual.
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TV*VCR EJECT
To select channel 3 or 4, open the VCR's
front panel, press and hold EJECT,then
press TV/VCR.
STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER on the VCR'sfront panel, or VCR on the remote to
turn on the VCR. To set up the VCR, you will need to understand
how to move through and change items in the on-screen menus.
STEP 7: ACCESS THE MENUS
The MENU-PROG and number buttons let you access, select and
change menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY
setting, you would do the following: VCR Viewing Channel
When using the IN FROM ANT and OUT
TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune
your TV to channel 3 or 4.
When using the audiolvideo jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to the
TV's video input.
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1. PressMENU.PROG todisplay the VCR MAIN MENU,
VCR MAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 ChanneLs
3 Preferences
4 Audio
.Press3 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
.- PREFERENCES
1 Remote ControL: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON
3Auto TV/VCR: ON
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3. Press2to switch Auto Play to ON or OFR
PREFERENCES
-1 Remote ControL: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: OFF
3Auto TV/VCR: ON
0 Exit
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
STEP 8: SET UP THE VCR
Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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SETUP FEATURES
Below is a list of features that you may, want to set.
up before you begin using yourVCR for the first
time. I
• Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel I _i
Search)
•Set theTime and Date
SETTING UP THE VCR
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• Set the RemoteVCRI/VCR2 feature
• Set the Auto Play feature
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
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USING,THE:MENUTO SET UP FEATURES
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You can set up features by using the menu system. The features
you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR are
explained in this section.
_VCRCHANNELS LIST
Your VCR may have had a channel list preset at the factory.
Even if your VCR has a list, it's possible that you may want to
add or deletesome channels depending on whether they are
active.
If you use acable box and/or digital satellite receiver to tune
all channels exclusively, this step isn't necessary.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press MENUoPROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR RAIN RENU
1 Timer Record4ngs
2 Channels
3Preferences
4 Audio
2. Press2 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1Auto Channel Seerch
2AddlRelove Channels
3 S_gnat TYpe: CABLE
0Exit
3. Press 1 to begin Auto Channel Search.
rOn-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in this
manual when explaining the features.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
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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The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes
about two to three minutes. The lowest channel istuned once
the search iscomplete. Now pressing CHANNELup or down
should only select the active channels.
To Add or Remove 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.
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2.
3.
PressMENU.PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Press2to display the CHANNELS menu.
Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the
channels you want to remove or add.
ADD/REROVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press RENU to exit
ADD/REROVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently REROVED
Press 1NFO to add
Press RENU to exit
To
1.
2.
3.
Change the Signal Type
PressMENUopROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Press2to display the CHANNELS menu.
Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLEand
ANTENNA.
Selecting Channels
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The CHANNEL up and down buttons
accessthose channels active in your VCR
channel list.
You can still accesschannels not in the
channel list by using the number buttons
on the remote.
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SETTHE TIME AND DATE
You will only need to set the time and date if you have not
connected the VCR to a digital satellite receiver with a Digital
AN cable. When connected, the VCR automatically receives date
and time information from the digital satellite receiver each time
it isturned on and off.
This option will not appear in the Main Menu if the VCR is
connected to a digital satellite receiver.
1. PressMENU-PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR RAIN MENU
1 Timer Recordings
2 ChanneLs
3Preferences
4Audio
5Set CLock
2. Press5to display the SETCLOCK menu.
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SET TIRE AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --I--/--
Press MENU to cancel
Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIRE AND DATE
Time 12:34 PR
Date 11/18/97 Tuesday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set .....
[Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen. 1
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ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES IN THE
PREFERENCES MENU
The features in this section are all accessedthrough the
PREFERENCESmenu.
1. PressMENU,PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR RAIN RENU
1 Timer Recordings
2Channels
3Preferences
4 Audio
2. Press 3 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON
3Auto TV/VCR: ON
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Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION
The VCR2oDVD button on the remote control lets you to
control a second VCR. If you have a second compatible VCR
that you would like to operate as "VCRI," set this VCR to
respond to the VCR2.DVD button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the
VCR2eDVD button to change.
PREFERENCES
(Press VCR2 to Change)
2 Auto PLay: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
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0 Exit 11,0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1Remote Control: VCR2
i-2.Auto PLay: OFF
3Auto TVIVCR: OFF
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This VCR will only respond to the remote's VCR2-DVD button.
To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the
PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then pressVCR1 on the
remote.
AUTO PLAY
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press2 to switch
between ON or OFF.
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.
AUTO TV/VC R
This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR isturned on.
Press3 to switch between ON and OFF.
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR isturned on or a cassette is inserted. This only
applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV
jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3
or 4 of your 7_.
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
This isuseful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input
and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted
by the VCR.
Auto TV/VCR
Pressing TV,VCR will still switch
between the VCR and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
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LEARN THE BASICS TO GET
YOU STARTE D
TheseVCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying yourVCR. Learning the remote
control functions, playing arecorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.
However, there are other features that
enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR, but they
aren't necessary to get you started. If you want
to learn more about yourVCR, just keep
reading.
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Your backii_ remote hasa light huron (_) that glows in the
dark. Pressthis button to light the buttons on the remote. The
remote buttons remain lit when they are pressed within a few
seconds of each other. When you finish, the light turns off
automatically to conserve battery power.
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-Theremote control iscapable of controlling your VCR and many
additional components. Compatible RCA, ProScan, and GE
components work automatically. Other brands may require you
to program the remote. Refer to Programming the Remote later
in this manual for more details.
COMPON ENT BUTTONS
AUX Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA audio
component, digital satellite receiver, or DVD player.
PWR Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also
turns some compatible components on and off.
SAT*_..J_BLE Turns on a compatible digital satellite receiver. Can
be programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used
with the PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box (if
programmed) and sets the remote to control the device.
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Also used with the PWR button to turn
on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote
to control the TV.
VCR1 Turns on acompatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
the remote to control the VCR.
VCR2*DVD Turns on a second compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE
VCR, laserdisc player, or DVD player, and sets remote to control
the device.
VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS
CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR's channel memory.
CLEAR Resetstime counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
EDIT Signals'two properly connected compatible VCRsto begin
copying a tape.
VCR SAT_CABLE
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F.ADV (Frame Advance) In standard VHS mode lets you view
one frame with each pressof the button when tape isin pause.
FWD (Forward) Fastforwards the tape when the VCR is
stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT! Selects between the line inputs and the VCR's tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component connected
to the audio/video input jacks on the back (LINE 1) or front
(LINE 2) of the VCR.
MENUoPROG Displays VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used
to select a menu item or exit a menu.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
PWR Turns off the VCR when the remote is set to control
the VCR.
REC Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback.
SEARCH Displays Index and Go-To Search menus on TV screen
when VCR is stopped. During playback, each press of the button
advances the tape 60 seconds of recorded material.
SLOW + AND - Used to activate slow-motion playback in
standard VHS mode.
SPEED In standard VHS mode selects a recording speed (SP
or SLp).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
Visual Search in D-VHS Mode
Visual search, slow motion, and
frame advance are available only in
standard VHS mode. In D-VHSmode,
a still picture is displaye d during
forward/reverse search, while the
tape time counter indicates tape
position. A still picture is also , _
displayed when the VCR is paused:
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TRACKING Up or Dower Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during standard VHS play, slow
motion, or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action
playback.
TVoVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes
from the VCR or cable/antenna system.
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTION BU'FFONS
CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and returns to normal
program viewing.
GO BACK Moves you back and forth between your last two
selected channels. In the menu system, returns you to the
previous screen.
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press again to get
program details.
MENU,PROG Displays the digital satellite receiver's menus, lets
you select menu items, or exit the menus.
MOVE (arrow buttons) Used to move the on-screen highlight
up, down, right, or left.
PWR Turns the digital satellite receiver off.
TV.VC:R Switches the picture signal between the satellite
receiver and the cable/antenna system.
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These TV function buttons work with many different brands of
TVs. Remember, you may need to program the remote to control
your TV.
C:HAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in
the TV's channel memory.
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 - - appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
PWR Turns the TV off.
VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.
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RCA, GE, AND PROSCAN TV FUNCTION BUTFONS
Along with the universal buttons listed above, these buttons
offer additional control over many RCA, GE, and ProScanTVs.
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels on TVs. Select one
channel and then select another using the number buttons. Press
GO BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows TV's status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the TV's line input(s) and tuner.
MENU-PROG Displays the TV's MAIN MENU and isused to select
menu items or to exit a menu.
MOVE (arrow buttons) Letsyou move through the TV's menus,
enter data, and change settings of selected features.
SEARCH Turns on the TV's Commercial Skip feature.
SLOW + and - Used with some RCA, GE, and ProScanTV menus
to.select and adjust features.
TV-VCR Switches between different antenna leads, if your TV
has more than one.
PLAYING A TAPE
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel
(3, 4, or TV's video input).
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
•Press FWD or REVto position the tape.
• Press PLAY (if necessary) to begin tape play.
• , Press PAUSEfor stop action.
• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
":picture, if necessary (stanclard VHS mode only).
• Press STOPto sto p PlaYback.
TV Buttons
The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of RCAo
ProScanoand GE TVs.
rAuto Play
If the Auto Play feature is set to ON
when you insert a tape in the VCR,
playback begins automatically (if
the safety tab on the cassette is
removed).. •
Pause
If you pause' the vcR automatically
switches from paiJse to' st_p a_er a
minute to reduce tape wear.
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AUTOMATIC REWIND
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end
of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press
POWER on the VCR (PWR on the remote) and the VCR will turn
off after rewinding.
TAPE EJECT
Press EJECTon the VCR to eject the tape.
STANDARD VHS RECORDING
If you want to record something that you're watching, you can
use basic recording.
1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEEDbutton on the
remote (see margin note for information about tape speed
settings).
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3.
Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
Press STOPto stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time
(during a commercial, for instance), press PAUSE instead of
STOR
CH ECK TH E SAFETY TAB
No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is in
place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.
Safety Tab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over the
tape, simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
TapeSpeeds
Standard VHS Mode
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
LP (Long Play)
Your VCR is capable of playing back
tapes recorded in LP. You cannot
record in the LP speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,
picture search, and frame advance
work well when you play back tapes
recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr 8Hr
40Min
D-VHS Mode
Only one speed is offered in D-VHS
mode. At this speed, a DF-300
cassette records for 5 hours; a DF-420
cassette for 7 hours.
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