RCA VRD120 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
electric shock, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. 10330 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis IN 46290;
Telephone # [phone]
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.
Warning: This product is not intended for the unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted works.
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: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
VRD120HF
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

Table of Contents
1
First Things First ......................................................................... 3
Initial Setup ................................................................................... 5
Setting Up the VCR .................................................................... 7
Using the Menus to Set Up Features ........................................... 8
Language Selection ................................................................ 8
Cable Box Setup ...................................................................... 8
Selecting the Tuner Band ....................................................... 9
VCR Channels List ................................................................. 10
To Auto Channel Search ................................................ 10
Adding or Removing Channels ..................................... 10
Show Weak Channels..................................................... 11
Tuner Audio .................................................................... 12
Time and Date ...................................................................... 12
Auto Clock Set Feature .................................................. 13
Setting the Time Zone ................................................... 13
Setting Daylight-Saving Time .................................... 13
Setting Time and Date Manually .................................. 14
Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually .......... 15
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ....................................... 17
Additional Set Up Features .................................................. 18
Remote Eject .................................................................. 18
Playback Mode ............................................................... 18
Auto Play/Rewind ........................................................... 19
Panel Display (VCR Display) ........................................... 19
Screen Display ................................................................ 20
Deck 1 Hi-Fi ..................................................................... 20
Deck 2 Hi-Fi ..................................................................... 21
Dual Deck Basics ....................................................................... 23
Remote Buttons .......................................................................... 24
Component Buttons ............................................................. 24
VCR Function Buttons........................................................... 24
TV Function Buttons ............................................................. 26
Playing a Tape ............................................................................. 27
Automatic Rewind ................................................................ 27
Tape Eject .............................................................................. 27
Recording .................................................................................... 28
Recording .................................................................................... 31
Standard One-Deck Recording Features .................................... 32
One-Button Recording ......................................................... 32
Express Recording ................................................................. 32
Timer Recording ................................................................... 33
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System...................... 36
Setting Up the Channel List ........................................... 36
Using the VCR Plus+ System .......................................... 37
Stopping a Timer Recording .......................................... 38
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ................................ 38
Recording Audio Only .......................................................... 38
Playing Back Audio Only ............................................... 39
Using the Dual Decks for Copying and Editing Tapes............... 39
Basic Copying ........................................................................ 39
Selecting the Recording Source ........................................... 40
Sequential/Loop Recording .................................................. 41
Date and Time Stamp ........................................................... 41
EZ Copy.................................................................................. 42
Copy Mode ............................................................................ 43
Speed Matching .................................................................... 43

Table of Contents
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Program The Remote .............................................................. 45
About Programming the Remote .............................................. 46
Testing the Remote .............................................................. 46
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ......................................... 46
Using Direct Entry .......................................................... 47
Operating Components........................................................ 47
To Control Auxiliary Components ....................................... 48
Operating the Auxiliary Component ............................ 48
Other Features .......................................................................... 49
Commercial Advance .................................................................. 50
Marking ................................................................................. 51
Playback ................................................................................ 51
Display ................................................................................... 52
Movie Advance ............................................................................ 53
Picture Search Options ................................................................ 54
Forward and Reverse Search ................................................ 54
Frame Advance ..................................................................... 54
Index Search .......................................................................... 55
Blank Search.......................................................................... 56
Direct Time Search ................................................................ 56
Return to 0:00:00 Search ...................................................... 56
Home Recording Tape .......................................................... 57
Child Lock .................................................................................... 57
Time Counter ............................................................................... 58
On-Screen Displays ...................................................................... 58
Connections ............................................................................... 61
Connecting Your VCR.................................................................. 62
Jacks and Cables ................................................................... 62
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ............................. 62
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .................... 62
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................ 63
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections .......... 63
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature............. 63
TV With RF Jack Only ..................................................... 64
TV With Audio/Video Jacks............................................ 65
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................... 66
TV With RF Jack and a Satellite Receiver ...................... 67
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver....... 68
Reference .................................................................................... 69
Front Panel Diagram ................................................................... 70
Display Panel Diagram ................................................................ 71
Back Panel Diagram .................................................................... 72
Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................. 73
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ............... 77
Specifications ............................................................................... 78
Cleaning the VCR ........................................................................ 78
How to Find the TV’s Video Input Channel ............................... 79
Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 80
Index ............................................................................................ 81

First Things First
3
Welcome To Your
New VCR...
To help you get started using your dual deck
VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put
all the basic information needed in the first
three sections of this manual. To help you along,
there’s even an automatic setup feature the first
time you turn on the VCR which walks you
through several setup 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
the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these
features, feel free to refer to other sections of
the manual because they cover the more
detailed information of the dual deck.
What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain
playback and recording information, a detailed
connections section, and a reference section
which has 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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First Things First
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Recording
3Dual Deck Basics
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OTHER FEATURES
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Connections
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Program the Remote
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8REFERENCE

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
•Remote control batteries
STEP 2: Install Batteries In
the Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change
the batteries in the VCR’s remote control:
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote control’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 the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and
then to the TV, use the supplied RF cable and the VCR’s IN
(FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect. This
provides a good signal (see the diagram to the right).
If the TV has Audio/Video (A/V) jacks, use A/V cables to
connect the VCR to a TV for a better picture. See the
Connections section in this manual for additional
connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
The VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through
the blades. Remove the plastic band before plugging
the cord into the power outlet. To remove, cut the band
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 (corresponding to the CH. 3/4
switch on the back panel), or the TV’s video line input if
using A/V cables.
•If connecting the VCR to the TV with the IN (FROM
ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks using RF coaxial cable, set
the CH. 3/4 switch to whichever channel number isn’t
used in your area. This is the same channel you will
tune your TV to see the VCR’s display.
•If the VCR is connected to the TV using the A/V jacks
and cables, select the TV’s video line input to see the
VCR’s signal. See “How to Find the TV’s Video Input
Channel”in the References section of this manual for a
detailed explanation of video line input.
STEP 6: turn on the VCR
Press the POWER button on the remote control or VCR
front panel to turn on the VCR. The first time the VCR is
turned on, a menu screen appears with different languages
to choose from. This is the start of an initial set up which
helps you set various VCR options.
Step 7: Initial Setup
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up
determines which language you prefer to use for all the
VCR’s on-screen displays. Use the remote control’s number
buttons to select the corresponding language.
LANGUAGE/ LANGUE/ IDIOMA
1 : English
2 : Français
3 : Español
Select = 1-3
Choisir = 1-3
Elegir = 1-3
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Français (French), or 3 for
Español (Spanish).
The remaining menus in the setup will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step screens until
setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the IN (FROM ANT.) and
OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect the VCR,
tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.
The CH. 3/4 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 the VCR, tune the TV to the
its Video Input channel to see the
VCR’s picture.
See “How to Find the TV’s Video
Input Channel”in the References
section of this manual for more
information about video line input.
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•Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the
CH. 3/4 switch for RF connections or the TV’s video input
channel for A/V connections (see “How to Find the TV’s
Video Input Channel”in the References section of this
manual for information about using A/V connections).
•If the VCR is connected using the IN (FROM ANT.) and
OUT (TO TV) jacks, make sure the VCR indicator is on in
the front panel display. If not, press the TV/VCR button
on the VCR’s front panel.
•Check the VCR’s connections to make sure they are
correct and snug.
If you choose to set up the VCR’s options individually, then
go to the manual’s next section for detailed instructions.
STEP 8: Access the menus
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and
change the VCR’s display preferences. For example, to
select a different preferred on-screen language than the
one selected during the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU
1
: EZ Copy Off
2
: Child Lock On
3
: Timer Recording
4
: Setup
5
Language/Langue/Idioma
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
/
2. Repeatedly press the 5 button to toggle through
selections; English (Language ), French (Langue), or
Spanish (Idioma).
When the menu displays the preferred language, press
the MENU button to exit. All on-screen menus will
appear in the selected language.
All other on-screen menus work in similar ways; using the
remote control’s buttons to highlight and select, and by
following on-screen instructions.
See the next section, “Additional Set-Up Features,”for
detailed information about accessing menus.
Selecting Menu Choices
On-screen menu options can be
highlighted by either using the
matching number button on the
remote control, or the up, down, and
right (>) remote control buttons.

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Setting Up the VCR
Setup features
Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get
the most out of your VCR. If you ever want to change a
menu, refer to this section.
•Language Selection
•Cable Box Setup
•Selecting the Tuner Band
•VCR Channel List Set Up
–Auto Channel Search
–Adding and Removing Channels
–Viewing Weak Channels
•Setting Time and Date
–Auto Clock Set
–Setting Daylight-Saving Time and Time Zone
–Manually Setting Time and Date
•Mapping VCR Plus+ System Channels
•Remote Eject
•Setting Playback Mode
•Auto Play/Rewind
•Panel Display
•Screen Display
➣➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
First things first
1
➣
Recording
3Dual Deck Basics
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
7
6
Connections
➣➣
Program the Remote
5
➣
8REFERENCE

8
Setting Up the VCR
Using the Menus to Set
Up Features
Various VCR features are set by using the menu system as
discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears
in the automatic setup is explained in this section as well as
a few other features that should be set to get the most
from your VCR.
Language Selection
Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-
screen displays will appear. To change the preferred on-
screen menu language:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU
1 : EZ Copy Off
2 : Child Lock On
3 : Timer Recording
4
: Setup
5 Language/Langue/Idioma
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
/
2. Press 5 on the remote control repeatedly to toggle
through available languages; English (Language ),
French (Langue), or Spanish (Idioma).
When the menu displays the preferred language, press
the MENU button to exit. All on-screen menus will
appear in the selected language.
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received
through a cable box. If you use a cable box to view only
premium channels, skip this setup.
So that the VCR knows which channel to use for cable
programming, you must first set the menu preferences.
Whether it’s channel 3, 4, or the video input channel, you
must first tell the VCR which.
To Set Up the VCR For Use With a Cable Box:
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR’s
Main Menu.
2. Select 4, Setup Menu.
Selecting Menu Choices
Select menu options by either
pressing the corresponding number
button on the remote control, or by
using the up and down arrow
buttons to highlight a numbered
menu item, and the right arrow
button to select it.
Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.

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Setting Up the VCR
SETUP MENU
1
: Set Clock Menu
2
: Copy/Record Settings
3
: Tuner and C annel List
4
: Dual-Deck Features
5
: Advanced Features
6
: Reset Factory Settings
7
Cable Box Setup Off
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
3. In the Setup Menu, select Cable Box Setup. Each press
of the 7 button or the right arrow button will toggle
through the cable box setup’s choices:
•Channel 3/ Channel 4 sets the cable box display
channel to 3 or 4. Tune the VCR to the respective
channel to see the cable broadcast.
•Line 1/ Line 2 sets the cable box display to either the
front or rear Audio/Video (A/V) input jacks. If the cable
box has RCA-type A/V jacks, use them for a picture and
sound quality better than RF cable can provide.
•Off will turn off cable box access from the VCR.
Selecting the Tuner Band
Selecting the tuner band determines what kind of signal to
which the VCR will tune channels. You can select between
cable, antenna, or auto. Selecting automatic will determine
which kind of signal the VCR should look for without any
further prompting.
To Change the Tuner Band:
1. Press the menu button on the remote control to display
the MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
CH03
Tuner Band Cable
Auto C annel Searc
Add C annel
Remove C annel
S ow Weak C annels Yes
Tuner Audio Stereo
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Tuner Band should already be highlighted. If not, use
the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the
selection. Press the right arrow button to switch
between AUTO, ANTENNA, or CABLE.
Video Line Input
You can make the VCR tune to its
video line input by pressing the INPUT
button on the remote control while in
VCR mode. For more information on
this feature, see, “How to Find the
TV’s Video Input Channel”in the
Reference section of this manual.

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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Channels List
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the
factory. Even though the VCR may come with such a list, it’s
possible that you may want to add or eliminate some
channels. You can either add all available channels at one
time using the Auto Channel Search command, or add and
eliminate channels one by one.
To Auto Channel Search
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
CH03
Tuner Band Cable
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels Yes
Tuner Audio Stereo
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the
Auto Channel Search selection.
5. Press the right arrow button to start the search.
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels.
This takes about 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 active channels.
Adding or Removing Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after completing
Auto Channel Search. You can change channels that have
weak signals or don’t appeal to your personal preferences.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
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.
MAIN MENU
1
: EZ Copy Off
2
: Child Lock On
3
: Timer Recording
4
Setup
5
: Language/Langue/Idioma
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
/
SETUP MENU
1
Set Clock Menu
2
: Copy/Record Settings
3
: Tuner and C annel List
4
: Dual-Deck Features
5
: Advanced Features
6
: Reset Factory Settings
7
: Cable Box Setup Off
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
The VCR’s Setup Menu allows access to the time
and date set, channel lists and more.

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Setting Up the VCR
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
CH03
Tuner Band Cable
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels Yes
Tuner Audio Stereo
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight either
the Add or Remove Channel selection.
5. Use the CHAN. up and down buttons to move through
channels in a sequential order, or enter a specific
channel with the number buttons to change the
channel.
When the desired channel is displayed, use the remote’s
right arrow button to either add or remove it
(depending on the selection in the TUNER/CHANNEL
LIST menu).
Continue with this procedure to add or remove any
other desired channels. Press the MENU button to exit
this menu and return to normal viewing.
Show Weak Channels
The VCR allows the option to show channels with a weak
broadcast signal. This is useful when using a standard TV
antenna.
To Show Weak Channels:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
CH03
Tuner Band Cable
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels Yes
Tuner Audio Stereo
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the
Show Weak Channels selection.
5. Press the right arrow button to toggle between Yes and
No. Run the Auto Channel Set command after changing
this setting to include strong and weak signals alike.
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL + and - buttons access
those channels which are active in
your VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in
the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.

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Setting Up the VCR
Tuner Audio
Your dual deck VCR can broadcast various kinds of sound.
Although the Hi-Fi unit will play back in stereo sound, it
will also play back mono sound, Second Audio Program
(SAP) sound, or TV and SAP sound.
To Change the Sound Output:
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 3 to display the TUNER/CHANNEL LIST menu.
TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
CH03
Tuner Band Cable
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels Yes
Tuner Audio Stereo
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the
Tuner Audio selection.
5. Press the right arrow button to toggle between
available selections:
•Stereo Plays back independent left and right
audio channels.
•Mono Plays back the same sound through left and
right audio channels.
•SAP Plays back sound from a dual broadcast, or
SAP, recording. This can be used for simulcast
programs, those broadcast with both English and
another language.
•TV+SAP Plays back sound from both the standard
audio signal and the SAP audio signal. This feature
is helpful when recording from one deck to another.
The recording will be able to play back either
standard audio or SAP audio.
Time and Date
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date;
automatically or manually. The Auto Clock Set feature
enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is
turned off. Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates
the time for you automatically.
The second way of entering the time and date is manually
using the menu system.
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO displays the time and
date on the screen temporarily.

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Setting Up the VCR
Auto Clock Set Feature
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory, but
there are certain steps required before time is set correctly.
First, the VCR must have an accurate channel list, so if one
is not preinstalled at the factory, Auto Channel Search must
be completed (see previous pages for details). Also the
time zone, and daylight-saving settings must be accurate
(they are set to Auto if Auto Clock Set is activated, but can
be changed if necessary).
Setting the Time Zone
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
SETUP MENU
1
Set Clock Menu
2
: Copy/Record Settings
3
: Tuner and C annel List
4
: Dual-Deck Features
5
: Advanced Features
6
: Reset Factory Settings
7
: Cable Box Setup Off
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
3. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK MENU.
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylig t Saving On
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set C annel Auto
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
/
4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the
Time Zone selection. Press the right arrow button to
toggle through the available choices; Auto, Eastern,
Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, or Hawaii.
5. Press the remote’s MENU button when complete.
Setting Daylight-Saving Time
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK MENU.
Auto Clock Info
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 broadcast signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying XDS time data
(usually PBS), then turn the VCR off.
If the time does not set within 10
minutes, set the time and date
manually through the Time menu.
Check the local cable or TV stations
for availability of channels with XDS
time information.
Auto Time Zone
Selecting Auto as the Time Zone will
have the VCR look for time data in
broadcast signals. This is the same
data used for Auto Clock Set.

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SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylig t Saving On
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set C annel Auto
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
/
4. Use the remote’s down arrow button to highlight the
Daylight Saving selection. Press the right arrow button to
toggle through the available choices; Auto, On, or Off.
•Auto will attempt to pull time information from
broadcast signals, the same information that supplies
Auto Clock information.
5. Press the remote’s MENU button when complete.
Setting Time and Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock
manually through the TIME menu option. The Auto Clock
Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the
clock this way.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to
display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 1 to display the SET CLOCK MENU.
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylig t Saving On
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set C annel Auto
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
/
4. By default, Auto Clock Set is turned on. To activate
manual clock set, use the remote’s right arrow button
to change Auto Clock Set to “Off.”This will change the
menu screen.
SET CLOCK MENU
1 Auto Clock Set Off
2
: Daylig t Saving On
3 : Set Clock
To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
/
5. Press 3 to display the Set Clock menu. This will display a
calendar and time display:
Spring Forward; Fall Back
In the Spring, Daylight-Saving begins
on the first Sunday in April. Because
the clock automatically changes from
2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour),
remember to include the extra hour
for timer recordings falling within
this time frame.
In the Autumn, Daylight-Saving 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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SET MONTH [1-12] :03
Nov 2000 10:27AM
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1234
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
To Set MENU to Quit
In this display, you will be able to set the current
month, day, year, and time. The month will be blinking
when the screen is first displayed.
Use the remote control’s up or down arrow button to
scroll through the months. When the current month is
displayed, use the right arrow button to move onto the
year setting.
When the current year is displayed, use the right arrow
button to highlight the current day. Use the up or
down arrow button to select the proper day. Use the
right arrow button to proceed to the current hour.
Use the up or down arrow button to scroll through
available choices until the proper hour is displayed. Use
the right arrow button to move to the minutes.
Use the up or down arrow button to select the current
hour’s minute. Use the right arrow button to set day or
evening.
Use the up or down arrow button to select AM or PM.
Once the proper choice is displayed, press the MENU
button on the remote control to exit the menus.
Mapping VCR Plus+ Programming
System Channels Manually
Using the VCR Plus+ programming system can make taping
timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. Just
look up the PlusCode®programming number in local TV
listings and enter it into the VCR Plus+ menu.
The first step to using this feature is to match local TV
channels to the VCR Plus+ system’s preassigned channels.
This called “mapping”channels. A worksheet and
abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and
Canada are provided.
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VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Setting Up the VCR
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP menu.
3. Press 5 to display the ADVANCED FEATURES menu.
ADVANCED FEATURES
1 Front A/V Input Line1
2 : Rear A/V Input Line2
3 : VCR Plus+ Setup
4 : COMMERCIAL ADVANCE
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
4. Press 3 to select the VCR Plus+ Setup selection.
VCR PLUS+ SETUP
1 VCR Plus+ Chan Setup
2 : Timer Extend Off
=Move =Sel MENU=Quit
/
5. Press 1 to select the VCR Plus+ Chan Setup selection.
VCR PLUS CHANNEL SETUP
125 01 02 03 04 05
08 01 02 03 04 05
Enter local channel
number using 0-9 keys
to Move
MENU to End
/
Screen used is for an example only.
6. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
the worksheet on the following page. To fill out he
worksheet by determining what local the equivalents of
the VCR Plus+ channels are in your area. You can find
this information in the local TV listings or by contacting
your local cable company.
Use the left/right arrow buttons to move between
channels. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select
the channels.
Press MENU when finished to save your settings and
exit the screen.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (U.S. List)
See next page for Canadian 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+ Programming System
Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ system channel
list for your viewing area or contact
your cable company. Using the list
may save you some time.

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Channel Number
You Receive
the Station On*
* Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
Broadcast or
Cable-TV
Station Name
VCR Plus+ Channel
Number**
HBO 33
ESPN 34
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-
Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping
Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International
Television Inc.
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather
Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer’s Choice 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 2
94 Viewer’s Choice 3
95 Viewer’s Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada’s
Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Set Up Features
Remote Eject
This feature allows the VCR to automatically eject tapes
when the remote’s STOP button is pressed.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
SETUP MENU
1
: Set Clock Menu
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner and Channel List
4 Dual-Deck Features
5
: Advanced Features
6
: Reset Factory Settings
7 : Cable Box Setup Off
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1
Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play/Rewind Both
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck 1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck 2 Hi-Fi On
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit
4. Press 1 repeatedly to turn the Remote Eject selection
On and Off. Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
To eject a cassette that has already been stopped, press
and hold the STOP button on the remote control for
several seconds.
Playback Mode
This feature allows the VCR to automatically play two
video tapes one after the other or in a continuous loop. For
example, if you rent a movie that comes on two tapes, you
can set them for seamless playback. You could also set up
two sales or training tapes to continuously loop.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR’s MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the SETUP MENU.
3. Press 4 to display the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play/Rewind Both
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck 1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck 2 Hi-Fi On
/ =Move =Sel MENU=Quit