Samsung SV-C120UM User manual

Video
Cassette Recorder
Owner’s Manual
4HEAD Hi-Fi
SV-C120UM
NOM

Safety Instructions
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Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that
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.
Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user's authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an
infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part
may be a violation of these rights.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: 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 high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation
and maintenance has been included with this product.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and using instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near water-for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu-
facturer.

Safety Instructions
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9. Cart Usage-A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating. these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources-This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization-This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product,be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharg e unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
15. Lightning-For added protection for this product during a lightning storm
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
17. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
19 Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20 Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
aWhen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
bIf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
cIf the product has been exposed to rain or water.
dIf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
eIf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
fWhen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
21. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Antenna Lead-in Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Section 810-21)
Grounding Clamps
Electric Service Equipment
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Table of Contents
Safety Instruction
Your New VCR
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Front Panel and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Universal Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .3
VCR Setup
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using Menus and Remote Control . . . . . .7
Selecting the On-Screen Language . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
VCR Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
VCR Operation
Playing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tape Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
About Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . .16
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
One Touch Recording(OTR) . . . . . . . . . .17
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Choosing Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Copying or Dubbing a Video . . . . . . . . . .20
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Your New VCR
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Basic Features
• Hi-Fi Stereo sound
• Plug and Play
• Auto Power off
• Instant Play
• One Touch Recording (OTR) up to four hours
• Tri-lingual on-screen programming
(English/Spanish/French)
• Two Button Shuttle for various playback speeds
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Special effects playback, including slow motion
• Built-in HQ (High Quality) video circuitry
• One-month eight event timer programming
• Key Lock-disables all of the key functions
• Auto Line2 Input Detect
• Child Door Lock; Cassette Door Locking System
• *Diamond Head¨
• Luminescent Universal Remote Control for your VCR.
Controls most TVs.
* Diamond Head ¨refers to a carbon based coating
applied to the video heads, which increases durability and
reduces head wear, while keeping the video heads clean.
Check to make sure the following items have been included with your VCR. Please fill out the registration/warranty
card and send it to Samsung.
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Owner’s Manual
Features
Accessories
Owner’s
Manual

Your New VCR
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TIMER Indicator
Timer Recording is
set.
VCR Indicator
Picture source is
VCR.
AM Indicator
Lit when clock time is AM.
Number Display
Displays current channel number, clock
time, time remaining or tape counter.
1
POWER
Press to turn the VCR on and off.
2
EJECT
Press to eject a tape or press to
clear a timer program on the menu
screen.
3
CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
Insert a video cassette.
4
REW (REWIND)
Press to rewind in stop mode or
reverse search in play mode.
5
F.F (FAST FORWARD)
Press to fast forward in stop mode
or forward search in play mode.
6
PLAY
Press to play tape.
7
STOP
Press to stop tape or press to move
a cursor to right on the menu screen.
8
LINE IN 2
Input signal from another VCR or
camcorder.
9
RECORD
Press to record or press to move a
cursor to left on the menu screen.
10
CHANNEL ▼▲
Press to change channels or
press to move a cursor up or
down on the menu screen.
11
MENU
Press to display or clear menu
screen.
12
SHUTTLE
VCR tape controls: Rewind, Fast
Forward in stop mode and
Reverse Search, Forward Search
in play mode.
VCR
TIMER
AM
Front Panel and Display
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POWER
Press to turn your VCR,TV, Cable Box
or DSS¨Box on and off.
VCR
Press to set remote to control the VCR.
CH
Press to change channels.
TRK
Press to adjust cassette tracking.
VOL UP/DOWN
Press to change the sound level of TV.
V-LOCK
Press to lock the shaking screen in the
still mode or in the play mode of ULP
tape.
F.ADV/SKIP
In play mode, press to skip ahead 30 seconds.
In still mode, press to advance one frame.
DISPLAY
Press for on-screen information
displays.
NUMBER BUTTONS
Press to select channels by assigned numbers.
REC
Press to start VCR recording.
REPLAY
Press last for 5 second to repeat during playback.
100
Press to select channels higher than 100.
(followed by up to two additional number buttons)
REC.SPEED
Press to select tape speed.
SEARCH/EXIT
Press to enter the variable search mode or to exit on
screen menu.
STOP,PLAY,REW,FF
Press to control cassette playback
or to move a cursor in the on screen menu.
EJECT
Press to eject a video cassette.
SHUTTLE
Press to change speed during
playback.
LINE IN
Press to switch between line input or
antenna.
CABLE/DSS
Press to set remote to control the
CABLE Box or the DSS¨Box.
TV
Press to set remote to control the TV.
CLEAR
Press to set counter to zero or to clear
timer record programs.
MENU
Press to display menu screen.
SLOW
Press for slow-motion playback during
playback.
Controlling a Compatible TV
You can program your VCR remote to control some functions of a connected TV:
1 Turn the TV on and point the VCR remote at the TV.
2 Press and hold down the “TV” button on the remote control. At the same time, press the appropriate number
buttons according to the chart below. When the TV turns off, programming is completed.
The remote now controls the TV functions shown in the chart below.
This remote will not operate all TV’s made by the manufacturers listed below. If your TV does not respond to any
of the button combinations, the TV probably cannot be controlled by this remote control.
Brand Sony Magnavox Sanyo RCA/GE Toshiba Hitachi JVC Panasonic 1
Samsung
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Sharp
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Goldstar
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AUDIO
Press to select audio.
PREV.CH
Press to see the previous channel.
TV/VCR
Press to switch between TV and VCR source or to
activate Lock function.(See pages 5, 16.)
ENTER
Press to save the OSP data of TV.
Universal Remote Control

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VCR Setup
AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Use to output audio signals to
connected equipment.
AUDIO IN (L/R)
Use to input audio signals
from connected equipment.
IN FROM ANT
Use to input cable or
antenna signal.
OUT TO TV
Use to output VCR
signal to TV.
VIDEO IN
Use to input video signal from
connected equipment.
VIDEO OUT
Use to output video signal from
VCR to connected equipment.
CH 3/4
Set to channel 3 or 4 to match
the channel selected at the TV.
Use the jacks on the rear panel to connect the VCR to other components and signals, including:
VCRs, TVs, stereo equipment, digital video components, antenna and cable signals.
Entrada de cable coaxil
de 75 ohms
Entrada de antena
de 300 ohms VCR
VCR A TV
Antenna Connection
If your outside antenna cable is a 300 ohm flat feeder, use
an adapter to connect the antenna to the VCR input termi-
nal. You can purchase an adapter at an electronics store. If
your antenna already has a round lead, simply connect it to
the terminal on the rear panel of the VCR.
Once your antenna is connected to the VCR, connect a
cable from the VCR to your TV from the “Out to TV”
terminal on the rear panel of the VCR.
Cable Connections
Basic Cable TV Connection
This set-up will enable you to:
- Record an unscrambled channel.
- Watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.
- Record an unscrambled channel while watching
another (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV).
You will need to:
• Select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video
signals.
• To record a channel while watching another, press
TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the “VCR”
Indicator in the VCR display and select a desired
channel on the TV.
Rear Panel
Connections

VCR Setup
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Premium Cable TV Connection 3
This set-up will enable you to:
- Watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while
recording it.
- Record an unscrambled channel while watching another
unscrambled channel (only when you connect
a cable-compatible TV).
• A/B switch “A” : Record and watch an unscrambled
channel which bypasses the cable box.
• A/B switch “B” : Record and watch a scrambled or
unscrambled channel coming through the cable box.
Premium Cable TV Connection 2
This set-up will enable you to:
- Record an unscrambled channel.
- Watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.
- Record an unscrambled channel while watching
another (scrambled or unscrambled).
You will need to:
• Set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box.
• Turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3
or 4 according to the output channel of the VCR.
• To record a channel while watching another, press
TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the
“VCR” indicator in the VCR display and select a
desired cable channel on the cable box.
Premium Cable TV Connection 1
This set-up will enable you to:
- Watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while
recording it.
- Record any channels through the cable box.
You will need to:
• Set TV to channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals.
• Set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable
box, and select a desired cable channel on the
cable box.
• While the VCR is turned off or the “VCR” indicator
is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to the
output channel of the cable box.

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VCR Setup
External Stereo Connections
Out to Audio System
Connecting your stereo VCR to an external amplifier
and speakers can improve the sound quality.
The sound from the VCR can be heard through the
stereo.
In from Audio System
If you want to record a stereo signal from external
audio equipment, you can send the audio signal from
the stereo to the VCR. See page 22 for more infor-
mation about recording sound with your VCR.
The VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into theAC outlet.
If you use a cable box or DSS¨box, plug & play will not function; see pages 9-11.
1
Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.
2
Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote
during auto setup.
3
While “AUTO” is blinking, channel memory is also set
automatically.
See page 9 for more information.
4
When Auto Setting has been completed, the VCR
displays the current time. You can now use your VCR.
Plug and Play

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VCR Setup
Your VCR has on-screen menus that allow you to access and control the VCR’s programmable features. You will use the
buttons on the remote control or on the front panel to work with the on-screen programming.
Each button works not only PLAY, STOP, F.F, REW but also as a shift cursor in the on screen menus.
: PLAY/Pause or ▲ cursor
: STOP or ▼cursor : MENU ON or OFF
: REW or Ãcursor : F.F or ¨cursor
1
Press the MENU button on your remote control. The
Main Menu will appear on screen.
2
Select the item you want to adjust using the ▼button
followed by the ¨button on your remote control.
If you want to exit any on-screen menu, simply press the button on the remote control.
If the main menu does not appear, make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH3/4 switch on the rear panel
of the VCR, and check for the VCR indicator on the front display. If the VCR indicator does not light, press the TV/VCR
button on the remote control to turn it on.
Note: The on-screen menu differs from model to model.
1
To select the language for the on-screen menu display,
press the MENU button on the remote control.
2
Press ▼ on the remote control to select “Language.”
3
Press ¨to select the language you want for the on
screen menus (English, Spanish, French).
MAIN MENU
¨ Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lingua/Langue
[
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MAIN MENU
¨ Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lingua/Langue
[
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MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
¨ Language/Lingua/Langue
[
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MENU PRINCIPAL
Programmation
Réglage de l’horloge
Réglage des chaînes
Réglage des fonctions
¨ Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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MENU
MENU
Using Menus and the Remote Control
SEARCH/EXIT
Selecting the On-Screen Language

VCR Setup
The VCR has an internal clock which is used to turn the VCR on and off for timer recording.
Manually Setting the Clock
1
Press MENU on the remote control. Press ▼ and ¨to
select “CLOCK SET/ADJUST.”
2
The first clock setting display appears.
To enter the current time, press ▼or ▲and press ¨to
move to the the next setting.
3
To enter the current month and date, press ▼or ▲and
press ¨to move to the next setting.
4
To enter the current year, press ▲ or ▼.
The day of the week is automatically added after you set
the year.
5
Press the MENU button to start the clock.
Press the MENU button again when you finish setting
the clock.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
¨ Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lingua/Langue
[
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CLOCK SET/ADJUST
TIME
DATE YEAR
12:00
1/01 1999 FRI
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CLOCK SET/ADJUST
TIME
DATE YEAR
9:00
5/05 1999 WED
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CLOCK SET/ADJUST
TIME
DATE YEAR
9:00
5/05 1999 WED
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Setting the Clock
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VCR Setup
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When the VCR memorizes all the available channels, you can use the CH ▼▲ buttons to select channels.
Setting the Source
Before the VCR can memorize available channels, you must set the signal source for your VCR.
1
With the VCR on, press the MENU button.
Press ▼ and ¨to select “CHANNEL SETUP.”
2
If you have an cable system hooked up to your VCR,
leave CABLE TV displayed in theAnt/Cable screen.
3
If you have a antenna hooked up to your VCR, press ¨
until ANTENNA appears. Press the MENU button when
you have selected the correct signal source.
Memorizing the Channels
1
Press the MENU button. Press ▼ and ¨to select
“CHANNEL SETUP.”
2
Press ▼ and ¨to start Auto channel memory function.
3
Your VCR will begin scanning through available chan-
nels. To interrupt, press the MENU button on the remote
control. When the channel number on screen stops
changing, the VCR has finished.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
¨ Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lingua/Langue
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
¨ Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lingua/Langue
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
¨ Ant/Cable : [CABLE TV]
Auto channel memory
Channel add/delete
[
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/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
¨ Ant/Cable : [ANTENNA]
Auto channel memory
Channel add/delete
[
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/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
Ant/Cable : [CABLE TV]
¨ Auto channel memory
Channel add/delete
[
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Memorizing CH 02
. . . . . please wait . . . . .
Setting the Channels

VCR Setup
10
Adding or Deleting Memorized Channels
You can add or delete channels that have been memorized by the Automatic Channel Memory function. The Auto
Channel Memory function must be performed before Channel Add/Delete can be used.
1
Press the MENU button. Press ▼ and ¨button to select
“CHANNEL SETUP.”
2
Press ▼ and ¨button to select “Channel Add/Delete.”
3
Press two number buttons or press ▼▲ for the channel
you want to add or delete. For numbers over 100, press
the 100 button on the remote control first.
For example : To add channel 7, press 0 then 7 or use CH ▼▲ .
For example : To delete channel 121, press the 100 button,
then 2 and 1 or use ▼▲ .
4
To ADD the selected channel: Press ¨button on the
remote control.
To DELETE the selected channel: Press Ãbutton on
the remote control.
When you have finished, press the MENU button twice.
Note: • A deleted channel can be accessed with the number buttons, but the CH ▼▲ buttons skip past it.
• To add the LINE input to channel memory, select LINE using the LINE IN button on the remote control,
then press ¨button on the remote control.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
¨ Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lingua/Langue
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
Ant/Cable : [CABLE TV]
Auto channel memory
¨ Channel add/delete
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE
¨ Select channel: [ 1]
and press [ ¨ ] to ADD
press [ Ã ] to DELETE
[
¹
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CHANNEL ADD/DELETE
¨ Select channel: [121]
(in memory)
and press
[ ¨ ] to ADD
press [ Ã ] to DELETE
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VCR Setup
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To make all of the VCR’s features available, set the VCR functions before playing or recording a tape.
Tape length
1
Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press ▼to
select VCR Function Setup, then press ¨.
2
Press ¨to select the video cassette length.
This information is usually printed on the tape box.
The menu cycles through: T120, T160 or T180.
Once the type of cassette is set, the VCR can display the
amount of time remaining on the tape when you press the
DISPLAY button (see page 17).
3
Press the MENU button when you are finished.
Auto play
Access the “VCR FUNCTION SETUP” menu as described
above. Press ▼ to set the cursor to “Auto play” then press ¨to
set ON or OFF. When “Auto play” is ON, the VCR will automati-
cally begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as long as
the safety tab of the cassette has been removed (see page 18).
Press the MENU button on the remote control when you are
finished.
Auto repeat
Access the “VCR FUNCTION SETUP” menu.
Press the ▼ and ¨buttons to set “Auto repeat” ON or OFF.
In the VCR FUNCTION SETUP “Auto repeat” sets the VCR to
play a tape repeatedly [unless a tape control is activated (stop,
fast forward or rewind)] . Press the MENU button on the remote
control when you are finished.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
¨ VCR function setup
Language/Lingua/Langue
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
¨
Tape length: [T120]
Auto play: [ON]
Auto repeat: [OFF]
Auto power off: [OFF]
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape length: [T120]
¨
Auto play: [ON]
Auto repeat: [OFF]
Auto power off: [OFF]
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape length: [T120]
Auto play: [ON]
¨
Auto repeat: [ON]
Auto power off: [OFF]
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
VCR Functions

VCR Setup
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Auto power off
Access the “VCR FUNCTION SETUP” menu.
Press ▼ and ¨to set “Auto power off” to 1Hr or 2Hr.
“Auto power off ” sets the VCR to turn off automatically.
Note: VCR will shut off 1 or 2 hours after last button is pressed.
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape length: [T120]
Auto play: [ON]
Auto repeat: [OFF]
¨
Auto power off: [1Hr]
[
¹
/ ¨ ] [MENU/EXIT]
Playing a cassette
Instant play
1
Load a recorded cassette.
Power is automatically turned on.
2
Press PLAY to start playback.
When playback starts, the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking for clear pictures and sound.
3
To stop playback, press STOP.
When the VCR has a tape loaded and power is off, simply press the PLAY button to start tape playback.
You don’t need to press the POWER button.

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Play and Pause/Still
• Press the PLAY button on the remote control or on the front of the VCR to play a video. (IfAuto play is
selected and the video tape has no safety tab, it will begin playing automatically when you insert it in the
VCR.)
• In play or slow motion mode, press the STILL button to stop the tape on a single still frame. Press the button
again to resume normal viewing or recording. (The VCR automatically stops after five minutes of slow motion
or still, so that VCR heads and video tapes are not accidentally damaged.)
Fast Forward and Forward Search
• Press FF when the tape is stopped to fast-forward the cassette at top speed.
• Press FF once while a tape is playing for forward search. Press PLAY to stop search.
• Press and hold to increase speed by 7 times for tapes recorded at SP speed and 21 times for tapes recorded
at SLP speed. Release button to play.
Rewind and Reverse Search
• Press Rewind when the tape is stopped to rewind the cassette at top speed.
• Press the Rewind button once while a tape is playing for rewind search. Press PLAY to stop search.
• Press and hold button while tape is playing to increase reverse speed by 7 times for tapes recorded at SP
speed and 21 times for tapes recorded at SLP speed. Release button to play.
Frame Advance and Skip Search
• Press F.ADV/SKIP repeatedly to advance a video tape frame by frame in still mode.
Press PLAY to resume normal viewing.
• For Skip Search, press F.ADV/SKIP once to skip ahead 30 seconds. Press F.ADV/SKIP twice to skip ahead 60
seconds, three times to skip ahead 90 seconds and four times to skip ahead 120 seconds.
Slow Motion
Press the SLOW + or - button while a cassette is playing for slow motion. Press the SLOW buttons repeatedly
to vary slow motion speed from 1/5 to 1/30 of normal playback. Press PLAY to resume normal viewing. (The
VCR automatically stops after five minutes of slow motion, pause or still, so that VCR heads and video tapes
are not accidentally damaged.)
Replay
Press REPLAY when a video is playing at normal speed or in slow motion, and the VCR will rewind for about
five seconds of material in SP mode or about fifteen seconds in SLP mode, then playback the section again.
Shuttle Buttons
Shuttle buttons on the remote control offer one-touch search speed playback. Press 6to advance or 4to
reverse playback in play mode. Playback speed is determined by how many times you press the shuttle button.
V-LOCK
During still mode or ULP playback, press the V-LOCK buttons to reduce picture “jitter” (bouncing up and down).
A small amount of “jitter” or some “streaks” are normal during still viewing.
V-LOCK
SHUTTLE
100
REPLAY
SLOW
F.ADV/SKIP
Tape Controls

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Variable Search System
Press the SEARCH/EXIT button to display or exit
the search screen.
When a program is recorded, the starting point is given
an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS
Index Search System(VISS) cannot recognize index
marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble
finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was
recorded on a VCR without VISS.
If you want to index two programs in a row, set your
VCR to stop. Then start recording each program.
Pause has no effect on index marks.
SEARCH/EXIT
1. Scan and play
Use scan and play when you don’t know exactly where a program is located on a cassette tape.
1. Press ¨for forward scan or Ãfor reverse scan.
2. The display will show “Scan and Play”.
3. When an index mark is found, the VCR plays for about five seconds.
4. Press PLAY to view that program.
If you don’t press PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index, or until the end of tape is reached.
2. Go to 0:00:00 stop
Use this feature when you want to search for the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette. Press CLEAR at the
point on the tape where you want to set the counter to 0:00:00. Later, while a cassette is playing or stopped,
press ▲button. The VCR will rewind or fast forward, searching for the 0:00:00 counter position, and then
automatically stop at that position.
3. End search
Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position to record a program on a cassette. While a cassette is
playing or stopped, press ▼button. The VCR will rewind or fast fast forward, searching to a blank position, and then
automatically stop at that position.
Scan and play:
press [
à ] or [ ¨ ]
Go to [0:00:00]:
Press [
¹ ]
End search:
Press [
]
Key Lock
If you do not want others to operate the VCR (for example if you have programmed a timer recording) you can set
the VCR to lock out all button controls.
1
Press and hold the TV/VCR button on the remote
control for 5 seconds. The VCR display will show
“SAFE” when the feature is activated.
2
To resume normal mode, press and hold the
TV/VCR button again for 5 seconds. “SAFE” will
disappear and the VCR will operate normally.
VCR
0:00:00 SP

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The display function gives you information about the status of your VCR.
Location on screen Display information
Upper left corner The VCR function (play, stop or record).
Upper center Audio Status
Upper right corner Channel VCR is tuned to.
Lower left corner Amount of time that has elapsed since
the counter was last reset.
Lower center corner Tape speed (SP, SLP and ULP).
Lower right Tape remaining graphic
Accessing the DISPLAY screen
1
Press the DISPLAY button while the cassette is playing or
recording. After approximately 3 seconds, the display
automatically changes, then only the counter and graphic
displays are shown.
2
Press the DISPLAY button to switch the counter mode
between showing the time remaining on the tape, and the
present time of day.
3
Press the DISPLAY button again to remove display from
the TV screen.
Note: In order for display information to be accurate, set up the tape length in the VCR Function Setup first (page 13).
0:01:30 SP
STOP ((MAIN)) 6
Rem 4:59
0:01:30
Using the DISPLAY Button

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For the best picture quality when playing a cassette, the video heads must be aligned with the recorded track. This alignment
is called tracking. When playing back a tape, your VCR automatically adjusts the tracking on a video tape, but occasionally a
cassette may require some manual adjustment. Keep in mind that picture distortion often occurs at the beginning of a tape.
Automatic Tracking
1
Turn the TV on and insert a cassette into your VCR. Press
the PLAY button, if necessary.
2
If the VCR indicator on the front panel does not light,
press the TV/VCR button.After a few seconds of auto
tracking, you would hear the sound from the video tape.
Manual Tracking
Press the TRK buttons on the remote control up or down until
the picture improves.
Note: The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated
depending on the tape used, especially when the tape
was recorded on another VCR.
Tape speeds
The VCR can record at two tape speeds. The slower speed (SLP) allows the VCR to record more program material on a
tape. Tapes recorded at standard speed (SP) provide a clearer picture. Press the REC.SPEED button on the remote control
to set the tape speed. You can refer to the following table:
TAPE SP (Standard Play) SLP (Super Long Play) *ULP(Ultra Long Play)
T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs 10 hrs
T-160 2 hrs, 40 minutes 8 hrs 13 hrs, 20 minutes
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs 15 hrs
Record protect tab
Before recording on any video cassette, make sure the record protect safety tab is in place. To prevent accidentally recording
over a program, remove the record protect safety tab on the cassette case. To record on a tape with its tab removed, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
TRACKING
* ULP is for VR8809(C), and VR8769(C) only.
(See page 14 for more details.)
Tracking
About Video Cassette Tapes