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Video Cassette Recorder
VRZ220AT
VRZ250AT
O wner’s Manual
Im portant!
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Introduction 3
W elcom e to your VCR owner’s m anual.
This manual describes the VRZ220 and the VRZ250. The VRZ220 is a two-head, monaural (single sound
source) system, while the VRZ250 is a four-head, stereo system. The VRZ250 can play tapes in Slow
Motion and perform a Time Search; the VRZ220 can not. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same.
In this manual, the VRZ250 is illustrated. (The VRZ220 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Also, the VRZ220
remote control does not have the SLOW button and the TIME SEARCH button. Otherwise, the VRZ220
looks exactly like the VRZ250.)
This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;
Recording; Playing; Stereo Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the
VCR’s features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features!
So read on – and relax.
Features
• Automatic Channel Setup
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Automatic Operation Features
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• Daylight-Saving Time
• Display Panel
• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only)
• High Quality (HQ) System
• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System (VRZ250 only)
• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish
• One-Touch Recording
• Real-Time Counter
• Repeat Play
• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still;
Slow Motion (VRZ250 only)
• Time Search (VRZ250 only)
• Timer Recording
Safety Precautions
W arning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipm ent to rain or m oisture.
Federal Com m unications Com m ission W arning: Any
unauthorized changes or m odifications to this equipm ent
void the user’s authority to operate it.
Helpful Hint
This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is
• Your new product and its packaging
contain materials that can be recy-
cled and reused. Specialized compa-
nies can recycle your product to
increase the amount of reusable
materials and to minimize the
amount that needs to be properly
disposed.
compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use
only video cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for
use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which are labeled
with the
mark. The use of tapes that have not been inspected
for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may result in poor
picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which
may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of
as small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local regu-
lations on disposal of your old prod-
uct, batteries, and packaging when-
ever you replace existing equipment.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is
provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Copyright 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.
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4 Table of Contents
Setting Up Your VCR
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Hookups With a Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Daylight-Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Description of Controls
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Basic O perations
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Recording
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Playing
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Time Search (VRZ250 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Stereo Features (VRZ250 only)
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ250 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41
Inform ation You May Need
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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Before Using Your VCR 5
Rem oving the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel
A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR.
Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off.
1
Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control
1
Rem ove the battery com partm ent lid on the bottom of the
remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
2
3
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery com partm ent
with their and ends aligned as indicated.
+
–
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.
Using the Rem ote Control
● Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor (see page
22) when using the remote control to operate the VCR.
● Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.
Erasure Prevention
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings
1
2
are not accidentally erased.
1
To prevent erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
VCR m aintenance
● Use only tapes with the
mark.
● Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas-
sette tape before putting the tape in the VCR. Removable
labels can jam the VCR.
● Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel-
lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
However, the video heads will require replacement eventually.
Only an authorized service center should perform this service.
Helpful Hints
• Do not mix alkaline and man-
ganese batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System
The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a
Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System , please see pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo
TV, please see page 10. After you hook up the VCR, go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.
(The VRZ250 is illustrated here. The VRZ220 has single AUDIO IN/O UT Jacks.)
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
75
ANT /
CABLE
⍀
75⍀
ANT /
CABLE
OR
ANTENNA IN
Jack
(on back of TV)
Cable
(75 ohm)
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack of your VCR.
Back of VCR
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
IN
R
OUT
VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN
OUT
ANT
A
IN
L
IN
OUT
OR
R
OUT
VIDEO
CH4
IN CH3
Cable
(75 ohm)
OUT
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Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 7
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the O UT Jack on the back of the
VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on
type (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.)
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
IN
R
OUT
VIDEO
Antenna
or Cable
CH3
CH4
IN
OUT
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
75
ANT /
CABLE
⍀
75⍀
ANT
CABLE
/
IN
OUT
R
OUT
VIDEO
ANTENNA IN Jack
(on back of TV)
exam ple only
CH4
IN CH3
OUT
RF coaxial cable
4
Plug in the TV and the VCR.
5
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used or least used in your area. Set the TV to the sam e channel. For
example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4 switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on
channel 03.
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
IN
R
CH 4
or
CH 3
OUT
VIDEO
CH3
CH4
IN
OUT
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
CH3 / CH4
Switch
IN
OUT
R
OUT
VIDEO
CH4
IN CH3
CH3
CH4
OUT
6
You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 11 before turning on the
VCR.
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8 Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System
There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:
● You may view any channel.
● You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.
● You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.
● You may not program channels at the VCR.
● You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the
Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04), and set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel you
want to record. When you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03
or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 5 on page 29.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for
a timer recording.
VCR
Cable Box/DBS
1
2
75
ANT /
CABLE
⍀
IN
OUT
ANT
IN
AUDIO
L
UT
RF coaxial
cable
R
OUT
VIDEO
Cable
Signal
CH3
CH
IN
OUT
TV’s
ANTENNA IN
Jack
RF coaxial
cable
3
Connections
1
Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
2
Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the
Cable Box/DBS to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCR.
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to
the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.
Recording/Viewing Any Channel
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will appear on
the display panel), use the CHANNEL o/p buttons to set the
VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04).
2
Set the TV to the sam e channel to which you set the VCR.
3
Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable
Box/DBS.
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Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9
With this connection:
● You may watch one channel while recording another.
● You may not record scrambled channels.
VCR
1
Cable Box/DBS
2
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
75
ANT /
CABLE
⍀
OUT
IN
R
IN
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
CH4
INCH3
OUT
RF coaxial
cable
Cable
Signal
TV’s ANTENNA
IN Jack
RF coaxial
cable
3
Connections
1
Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.
2
Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on
the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the
Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another
1
Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s
CH3/CH4 switch. Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the
VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel), use the CHAN-
NEL o/p buttons to select the channel you want to
record at the VCR. Start the recording.
2
Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV
position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)
Helpful Hint
3
Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or
04).
• When you play a tape, make sure
the Cable Box/DBS is set to the
same channel as the CH3/CH4
switch on the VCR. Set the TV to
the Cable Box/DBS output channel
(03 or 04).
4
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable
Box/DBS.
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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV
VRZ250
antenna or cable
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
IN
R
OUT
VIDEO
CH4
INCH3
OUT
Video Cable
Audio Cable
VRZ220
antenna or cable
ANT
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
CH3
CH4
VIDEO
Video Cable
Audio Cable
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the
VCR.
2
Connect a video cable (not supplied) to the yellow VIDEO O UT Jack on the
back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the video cable to the
VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.
3
VRZ250
Connect an audio cable (not supplied) to the red and white AUDIO O UT
Jacks on the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the audio
cable to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV.
3
VRZ220
Connect an audio cable (not supplied) to the white AUDIO O UT Jack on
the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the audio cable to the
AUDIO IN Jack on your TV.
If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks, you must use a “Y” splitter audio cable
as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV’s right and left channels. This hookup will not
give you stereo sound. To get stereo sound, use the connections on pages six-seven
and select the channel to be viewed at the TV (with the VCR turned off).
4
Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please refer to your TV
owner’s manual for details.
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Turning on Your VCR 11
Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the
remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly.
● You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or
a Direct Broadcast System.
Turn on the TV.
2
1
Press the PO W ER button. The VCR/TV light and the POWER
light will appear on the display panel.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
2
CHANNEL
5
Turn on the TV. Set it to the sam e channel as the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. The display shown
below will appear. (If the display does not appear, check your
hookups, then follow the steps on page 12 to set up channels and
page 17 to select a language.)
+100
4
3
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
SELECT op
→ ENGLISH
ON
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE
3
W ithin 60 seconds, press the PLAY/o button or the
STO P/p button to select English or Spanish on-screen
displays.
Helpful Hints
• To skip this feature and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab removed. Or, to skip step
3, press the MENU button. All on-
screen displays will be in English. To
4
Press the MENU button. The display shown below will appear.
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR
skip step 5, press the STOP/p but-
ton. Channels will not be pro-
grammed, and CHANNELS NOT
SET will appear on-screen.
THEN
.
.
.
PUSH CH UP KEY
OR
.
.
.
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP
• If you try to program channels
when there is no antenna or cable
connected to the VCR, programming
will appear to take place, but even-
tually a NO TV SIGNALS message
will appear. Connect an antenna or
cable to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN
Jack and try again. You may need
to follow the steps on page 12.
• The TIMER light on the VCR will
blink when the power is restored
after a power failure of more than
one minute.
5
W ithin 60 seconds, press the CHANNEL o button to
begin autom atic channel program m ing. AUTO SET PRO-
CEEDING PLEASE WAIT will appear on-screen. The VCR will
memorize all available channels. When all channels are pro-
grammed, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly,
then TV programming will appear.
Now, when you press the CHANNEL o/p buttons, you’ll only
scan through channels that you receive.
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12 Automatic Channel Setup
Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you
receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets
you set up the channels again.
2-4
1
Press the MENU button.
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
TO END PUSH EXIT
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
2
CHANNEL
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
+100
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
→ TV
CABLE TV
ON
ON
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
TV STEREO
1
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
2ND AUDIO
TO END PUSH EXIT
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
Note: TV STEREO and 2ND AUDIO are not available in the TUNER
SET UP menu of the VRZ220.
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TV (if you have an antenna) or CABLE TV (if you have a
cable connection). Then, press the F.FW D/B button.
ON will appear beside your choice.
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
AUTO PRO GRAMMING, then press the F.FW D/B but-
ton. The VCR will place all the channels you receive into its
memory.
5
W ait for a few m inutes while the VCR sets up the chan-
nels. When this is complete, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear
on-screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel number
placed in the VCR’s memory will appear on-screen. Now when
you press the CHANNEL o/p buttons, you will scan only
through channels you receive.
Helpful Hints
• You can not enter the TUNER SET
UP menu when you are in Line
Input mode (channel 00). When
you select channel 00, A/V IN will
appear on-screen briefly.
• You can not program channels if
you are using a Cable Box or DBS.
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Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 13
Adding/Deleting Channels
1
2-5
Press the MENU button.
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
ADD/DELETE CH, then press the F.FW D/B button.
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
SELECT op ADD/DELETE
B
+100
124
125
1
DELETED
DELETED
DELETED
ADDED
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
6
→
2
3
ADDED
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
1
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button until the
channel num ber you want to add or delete appears beside
the arrow.
SELECT op ADD/DELETE
B
16
17
18
19
20
DELETED
ADDED
ADDED
ADDED
ADDED
→
TO END PUSH EXIT
5
Press the F.FW D/B button to select ADDED or DELET-
ED.
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d)
Reviewing Mem orized Channels
2-3
1
Press the MENU button.
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
TO END PUSH EXIT
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
CHANNEL
+100
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
→ TV
4
CABLE TV
ON
ON
AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
TV STEREO
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
1
2ND AUDIO
TO END PUSH EXIT
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
Note: TV STEREO and 2ND AUDIO are not available in the TUNER
SET UP menu of the VRZ220.
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
CH MEMO RY REVIEW , then press the F.FW D/B button.
A list of programmed channels will appear on-screen.
● If all the programmed channels don’t fit on the screen, press
the F.FWD/B button to see the remaining channels. Then
press the REW(ind)/s button to return to the first screen of
channels.
● If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, you will
either go to the next screen of channels or you will return to
the previous menu.
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit.
Helpful Hint
• You can not enter the TUNER SET
UP menu during a recording.
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Setting the Clock 15
Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure:
● The VCR is on and the VCR/TV light appears on the display
panel. (If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)
4-5
2-3
● You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.
1
Press the MENU button.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
2
1
2
5
8
0
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
+100
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
6
1
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
4
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
Press two Num ber buttons for the hour(s) and two
Num ber buttons for the m inute(s). Then press 1 for AM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 2:15 PM, press 02, 15, 2.
5
Press two Num ber buttons for the m onth, two Num ber
buttons for the day, and two Num ber buttons for the
year. For example, for July 1, 1998, press 07, 01, 98. The day of
the week will appear automatically.
Helpful Hints
• Enter a 0 before a single digit num-
ber.
• Entries that do not match the VCR’s
calendar will cause a question mark
to appear on-screen.
• To make corrections, press the
CLEAR button until the space for the
number you want to correct is flash-
ing. Then enter the correct number.
• The current time will appear on-
screen if you press the
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
STATUS/EXIT button. (See page 20
for details.)
• Power failures that last for more
than one minute can cause you to
lose your clock setting. If this hap-
pens, follow the steps on pages 11
and 15.
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16 Daylight-Saving Time
You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move
forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October.
Daylight-Saving Time is set to ON when you receive your VCR.
Turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF by following the steps
below. Before you begin:
2-3
● Make sure the clock is set.
1
Press the MENU button.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
1
2
5
8
0
3
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
TO END PUSH EXIT
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
4
1
2
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
SET CLOCK
SET CLOCK
→ DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME. Then, press the F.FW D/B button
so that O FF (or O N) appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG
TIME.
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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Language Selection 17
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displays.
2-3
1
Press the MENU button.
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
2
+100
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
5
1
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ REPEAT PLAY
ON SCREEN MODE
AUDIO OUT
OFF
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
LANGUAGE
TO END PUSH EXIT
Note: AUDIO OUT is not available in the VCR SET UP menu of the
VRZ220.
4
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
LANGUAGE, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SELECT op
→ ENGLISH
ON
ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
TO END PUSH EXIT
Helpful Hint
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
English or Spanish on-screen displays.
• If you accidentally select Spanish
on-screen displays and need English
on-screen displays:
1. Press the MENU button.
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
2. Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select PREPARE
EL VCR, then press the F.FWD/B
button.
3. Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select LENGUA-
JE, then press the F.FWD/B button.
4. Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select ENGLISH.
5. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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18 Remote Control Buttons
PO W ER Button
Press to turn the VCR on or off.
Num ber Buttons
Use to select channels and to program VCR functions
(such as the clock).
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
Channels 1 - 9 ●
To select, press 0, then the channel number you want. For
1
2
5
8
0
3
example, to select channel 7, press 0, 7.
4
7
6
9
Channels 100 and above ●
CHANNEL
To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits of the
channel you want. For example, to select channel 117, press the +100
button, 1, 7.
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
SPEED Button
Press to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). Details are on
pages 30 and 44.
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
TIME SEARCH Button (VRZ250 only)
Press to fast forward or rewind the tape a specific length of time.
Details are on page 34.
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
MENU Button
Press to bring up the main menu display.
REW IND/{ Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high
speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture
stays on-screen. Details are on page 36.
Press to return to a previous on-screen menu.
REC(ord)/O TR Button
Press once to start a recording. Details are on page 25.
Or, press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. Details are on
page 27.
STATUS/EXIT Button
Press to access or remove the on-screen status display.
Details are on page 20. Press to exit on-screen menus.
PLAY/o Button
Press to play a tape; press to release Slow (VRZ250 only), Search, or
Still mode and return to normal playback. Details are on page 36.
Press to select an item in the on-screen menu.
MEMO RY Button
Press to memorize a tape position at which the real-time counter was
set to 0:00:00. Details are on page 35.
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Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 19
EJECT Button
Press to eject the tape.
VCR/TV Button
Use to select the signal that your TV receives.
VCR Position ●
Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to
watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL (K/L) or Number but-
tons. If the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel of the VCR,
it is in VCR position.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
TV Position ●
4
7
6
9
Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another.
Details are on page 26. If the VCR/TV light doesn’t appear on the
display panel, the VCR is in TV position.
CHANNEL
+100
CLEAR Button
Press to erase incorrect data when programming VCR functions.
Also, press to reset the real-time counter. Details are on page 35.
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
STO P/p Button
Press to stop the tape. Press to select an item in the on-screen menu.
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
PAUSE/STILL Button
While recording, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause).
Press a second time to resume normal recording. Details are on page
25. You can not pause a One-Touch Recording. During playback,
press to freeze the picture (still). On the VRZ250, press the
PAUSE/STILL button again to resume playback. On the VRZ220, press
the PLAY/o button to resume playback. On the VRZ220, each press
of the PAUSE/STILL button will change the position of the noise lines
in the Still picture. Details are on page 36.
F.FW D(Fast Forward)/B Button
When playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high
speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the
picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 36.
Press to change a setting of an on-screen menu item or to advance to
the next menu.
SLO W Button (VRZ250 only)
During tape playback, press to view the picture in slow motion.
Press again to resume normal playback.
CHANNEL (K/L) Buttons
Press to scan up or down through the VCR’s channels after the chan-
nels have been programmed.
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20 On-Screen Status Displays
A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT
button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status dis-
play will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps
below.
If you select STATUS O N, then select CO UNTER O NLY
O N:
Status Display
(exam ple only)
Receiving and
● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o but-
ton, the status display will appear for five seconds. After five
seconds, only the counter will remain on-screen. You must
press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove it.
If you select STATUS O N, then select CO UNTER O NLY
O FF:
Recording Mode
(VRZ250 only)
Channel
Time
Button
Pressed
● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o but-
ton, the status display will appear for five seconds.
If you select STATUS O FF:
● The status display will not appear when you press function but-
tons. You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the sta-
tus display.
STOP
TV STEREO
12:00 AM
CH10
STEREO
2ND AUD
SLP
M 1:23:45
HIFI
1
Audio
Out
Mode
(VRZ250 only)
Counter
and
Counter
Memory
Tape
Speed
Press the MENU button.
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
MTS
Broadcast
Available
(VRZ250 only)
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
O N SCREEN MO DE, then press the F.FW D/B button.
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
STATUS, then press the F.FW D/B button so that O FF
(or O N) appears beside STATUS.
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ STATUS
COUNTER ONLY
[ON]
[OFF]
TO END PUSH EXIT
Helpful Hints
5
• If the channel you select has no
broadcast, the screen will become
solid blue.
• You may not access a status display
when viewing a still picture, during
slow motion playback (VRZ250
If you set STATUS to O FF, go to step 6. If you set STA-
TUS to O N, press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p
button to select CO UNTER O NLY, then press the
F.FW D/B button so that O FF (or O N) appears beside it.
only), or when the F.FWD/B or
REWIND/s button is pressed dur-
ing playback.
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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VCR Display Panel 21
VCR Display Panel
Information about VCR opera-
tions is displayed here.
Cassette Com partm ent
Insert a video cassette tape here.
VRZ250
PLAY
(The 4-head Hi-Fi
label will not appear
REW F.FWD
STOP
EJECT
REC/OTR
PAUSE
on the VRZ220.)
POWER VCR/TV
POWER
VCR/TV
TAPE IN
TIMER
REC
CHANNEL
POWER VCR/TV
POWER
VCR/TV
TAPE IN
TIMER
REC
CHANNEL
REC(ord) Light
This light appears during a recording. It
flashes when a recording is paused.
PO W ER Light
This light indicates that the power
is on.
TIMER Light
This light glows when you turn off the power to
set a timer recording. It also glows during a
One-Touch Recording. It flashes when you turn
off the power to set a timer recording if a tape
has not been placed in the VCR. It flashes when
all timer recordings have finished.
VCR/TV Light
This light appears when the VCR
is in VCR position.
TAPE IN Light
This light appears when a tape is in the VCR.
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22 Front Panel
STO P/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape. When playback is
stopped, press to eject the tape.
Rem ote Sensor
Receives a signal from your
remote control so you can oper-
ate your VCR from a distance.
F.FW D (Fast Forward) Button
When playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at
high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the
tape while the picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 36.
PO W ER Button
Press to turn the VCR power on
and off.
PLAY Button
Press to play a tape. Press to
release Slow (VRZ250 only),
Search, or Still mode and return to
playback. Details are on page 36.
REW (ind) Button
When playback is stopped, press
to rewind the tape at high speed.
During playback, press to rewind
the tape while the picture stays
on-screen. Details are on page 36.
VRZ250
PLAY
REW F.FWD
STOP
EJECT
REC/OTR
PAUSE
POWER VCR/TV
POWER
VCR/TV
TAPE IN
TIMER
REC
CHANNEL
CHANNEL (p/o) Buttons
Press to change channels at the
VCR. Or, press to adjust the track-
ing of a tape during normal playback
or slow motion playback (VRZ250
only). Also, press to remove vertical
jitter in a Still picture.
REC(ord)/O TR Button
Press once to start a record-
ing. Press repeatedly to start
a One-Touch Recording.
Details are on page 27.
VCR/TV Button
Press to select VCR or TV position.
● VCR Position
Use to watch a tape, to watch a program
while recording it, or to watch a TV pro-
gram (changing channels at the VCR).
When the VCR/TV light appears on the
display panel, the VCR is in VCR position.
● TV Position
Use to watch TV (changing channels at
the TV) or to watch one program while
recording another. When the VCR/TV
light does not appear on the display panel,
the VCR is in TV position.
PAUSE Button
While recording, press to pause the recording. Press
again to resume recording. Details are on page 25. You
can not pause a One-Touch Recording. During tape
playback, press to freeze the picture. On the VRZ250,
press the PAUSE button again to resume playback. On
the VRZ220, each press of the PAUSE button changes
the position of the noise lines in the Still picture. Press
the PLAY button to resume normal playback on the
VRZ220. Details are on page 36.
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Rear Panel 23
ANT(enna) IN Jack
Connect your antenna or cable
here. Details are on pages six-10.
AUDIO IN Jacks
Connect cables coming from the AUDIO OUT Jacks of a camcorder,
another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on page 32.
The VRZ250 is shown here. The VRZ220 has only one AUDIO IN Jack.
AUDIO O UT Jacks
Connect cables going to the AUDIO IN Jacks of a cam-
corder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on
pages 32 and 38.
The VRZ250 is shown here. The VRZ220 has only one AUDIO
OUT Jack.
VRZ250
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
IN
OUT
R
OUT
VIDEO
CH4
IN CH3
OUT
VIDEO O UT Jack
Connect a cable going to the VIDEO IN
Jack of a camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio-visual source (laser disc player,
video disc player, etc.) here. Details are on
pages 32 and 38.
CH3/CH4 Switch
Set to channel 3 or 4
to use your TV with
your VCR. Details are
on pages six-nine.
VIDEO IN Jack
Connect a cable coming from the
VIDEO OUT Jack of a cam-
corder, another VCR, or an
audio-visual source (laser disc
player, video disc player, etc.)
here. Details are on page 32.
AC Power Cord
Connect to a stan-
dard AC outlet to
supply power to the
VCR.
O UT Jack
Use the supplied RF coaxi-
al cable to connect this
jack to the ANTENNA IN
Jack on your TV, Cable
Box, or Direct Broadcast
System. Details are on
pages six-nine.
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24 Playing
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.
Turn on the TV.
1
2
Insert a tape in the VCR.
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
2
Insert a tape in the VCR. The POWER, VCR/TV, and TAPE IN
lights will appear on the display panel. If the tape’s record tab has
been removed, playback will start automatically.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
3
3
4
7
6
9
If playback does not start autom atically, press the
CHANNEL
PLAY/o button.
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
4
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
Press the STO P/p button to stop playback.
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
5
4
5
Press the REW IND/{ button to rewind the tape.
6
Press the EJECT button to rem ove the tape.
Helpful Hints
• If the tape you want to play is
already in the VCR, make sure the
VCR power is on and the VCR is in
VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will
appear on the display panel. If it
does not, press the VCR/TV button.)
Then press the PLAY/o button.
• Other playback options and fea-
tures are on pages 33 - 37.
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Recording 25
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.
Turn on the TV.
1
2
Insert a tape in the VCR.
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
2
Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR.
3
5
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
3
1
2
5
8
0
3
If the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel, go to step 4. If
the VCR/TV light does not appear, press the VCR/TV but-
ton once.
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
+100
4
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears
briefly on-screen. (Details about tape speed are on page 30.)
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
4
6
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
5
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
Use the CHANNEL o/p buttons or the Num ber buttons
7
8
to select the channel to be recorded.
6
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button once to start recording.
The REC light will appear.
7
To pause the recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button
once. The REC light will flash. To resum e recording, press
the REC(ord)/O TR button or press the PAUSE/STILL
button again. The REC light will come on again.
Helpful Hints
• If you press the REC(ord)/OTR but-
ton when there is not a tape in the
VCR, NO CASSETTE will flash on-
screen.
• If you press the REC(ord)/OTR but-
ton while a tape without a record
tab is in the VCR, the VCR will eject
the tape and PROTECTED CAS-
SETTE CANNOT RECORD will flash
on-screen.
8
To stop recording, press the STO P/p button.
• Other recording options are on
pages 26 - 32.
• You can change the tape speed
during a recording, but some distor-
tion will appear on the tape.
• The VCR will record in a preset vol-
ume.
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26 Recording One Channel/Watching Another
1
Start a recording. (See page 25.)
2&5
2
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.
The VCR/TV light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
3
1
2
5
8
0
3
Use the TV rem ote control to select the channel you
want to watch at the TV.
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
+100
4
To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV
rem ote control to select channel 03 or 04 at the TV
(whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR
is set to).
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
1
5
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR posi-
tion. The VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel. The
channel being recorded will appear on-screen.
6
6
Press the STO P/p button to stop the recording.
Use the TV remote control to
select the channel you want to
watch at the TV.
3
4
Set the TV to channel 03 or 04.
Helpful Hint
• If you use a Cable Box or Direct
Broadcast System hookup, you may
not be able to watch one channel
while recording another. See pages
eight-nine for details.
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One-Touch Recording 27
The One-Touch Recording feature allows you to set an immediate
timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin:
● Set up the channels at the VCR.
● Select a recording speed (SP, LP, SLP) with the SPEED button.
● Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact
and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
● Place the VCR in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear
on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button
once.)
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
1
4
7
6
9
1
Press the CHANNEL o/p buttons or the Num ber but-
tons to select the channel you want to record.
CHANNEL
+100
3
2
2
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button repeatedly until the
desired recording length (30 m inutes to eight hours)
appears on-screen. Recording will begin immediately. The REC
light and the TIMER light will appear on the display panel.
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
OTR (0:30)
CH12
3
To stop an O TR before recording is finished, press the
STO P/p button or the PO W ER button.
To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press the
REC(ord)/OTR button repeatedly until REC appears in the upper
left corner of the TV screen. (STATUS must be set to ON.
Details are on page 20.) The REC light will remain on the display
panel of the VCR, but the TIMER light will disappear.
Helpful Hints
• To check the time remaining for an
OTR after the OTR has been set,
press the STATUS/EXIT button.
• To change the recording length
while an OTR is in progress, press
the REC(ord)/OTR button until the
desired length appears on-screen.
• If you begin an OTR when another
recording is paused, the OTR will
begin.
• You can not pause an OTR.
• If the preset time for a timer
recording comes up during an OTR,
the OTR has priority. The timer
recording will not take place.
• If the end of the tape is reached
during a One-Touch Recording, the
VCR will eject the tape and turn
itself off. The TIMER light will flash
until you turn on the VCR.
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28 Timer Recording
Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro-
grams while you’re away from home. The VCR will turn itself on,
record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin:
● Set up the channels at the VCR.
2-3
● Set the clock.
● Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact
and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
● Put the VCR in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appear on
the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.
Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
1
+100
Press the MENU button.
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
1
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
TO END PUSH EXIT
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
PRO GRAM, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
PROGRAM REVIEW
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
a O NCE, DAILY, O R W EEKLY recording. Then, press
the F.FW D/B button.
● O NCE: The VCR will record a TV program on any day you
choose, up to 12 months away.
● DAILY: The VCR will record the same channel every day from
Monday to Friday – starting at the same time and recording for
the same length of time.
● W EEKLY: The VCR will record the same channel on the same
day, at the same time, and for the same length of time every
week.
Helpful Hint
• If you need to make a correction
while programming a timer record-
ing, press the CLEAR button until
the cursor is flashing on the item
you want to change. Then enter the
correct information.
DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)
PROGRAM -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-
Daily
Recording
(exam ple)
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
TO END PUSH EXIT
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 29
4
Use the Num ber buttons (1 - 8) to select a slot in which
to store the tim er recording. There are eight slots. Open
slots will flash on-screen.
4-7
NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to
store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on-
screen briefly. Information about the program in that slot will appear
on-screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button, then select
another number.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
5
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the channel you want
to record.
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
● If you have a basic antenna or cable hookup (as shown on
pages six-seven) enter the channel number of the TV program
you want to record. (Enter a 0 before all single-digit channels.)
● If you are recording from line input, press 0, 0. A/V IN will
appear on-screen.
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
● If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, enter the Cable Box/DBS
output channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable Box/DBS to the chan-
nel you want to record. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the
timer recording. See page eight for details.
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
1
– –
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
6
Press two Num ber buttons for the hour you want the
recording to begin. Press two Num ber buttons for the
m inute you want the recording to begin. Press 1 for AM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
1
10
– – : – –
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
7
Follow the instructions in step 6 to enter the recording’s
stop tim e. (AM or PM will be set automatically.)
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
1
10
09:30 PM
– – : – –
TIME OFF
Helpful Hint
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
• Entries that do not match the VCR’s
clock or calendar will cause a ques-
tion mark to appear on-screen.
Instructions continue on page 30.
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30 Timer Recording (cont’d)
8
11
9
Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed, the
Num ber 2 button to record in LP speed, or the Num ber 3
button to record in SLP speed. (See the chart below.) You
cannot use the SPEED button at this time.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
TIME OFF
REC SPEED
1
10
09:30 PM
11:00 PM
SLP
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
SP=1 LP=2 SLP=3
1
2
5
8
0
3
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
8
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
9
+100
Press two Num ber buttons for the m onth and two
Num ber buttons for the day you want to record the pro-
gram . For example, for July 10, 1998, press 07, 10. The day of
the week and the year will appear automatically (you cannot pro-
gram the VCR to record more than one year in advance).
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
10
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
TIME OFF
REC SPEED
START DATE
1
10
09:30 PM
11:00 PM
SLP
07/10/98
FRI.
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
10
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-
PLETED / PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING
will appear on-screen briefly. (If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED
appears, try again from step 1.)
The VCR m ust
be off for a
tim er recording.
Put a tape in
the VCR.
11
Turn off the VCR power. The TIMER light will appear on the
display panel.
If the timer recording will take place several hours or days from
now, you may use the VCR until time for the recording. Turn off
the VCR a few minutes before the recording starts. If you forget
to turn off the VCR, PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER
RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a
timer recording starts. Press the CLEAR button to remove the
message.
Tape Speed
Type
SP
(Standard Play)
LP
(Long Play)
SLP
Maximum Record/Playback Time
Tape Speeds
T160
2 hrs.
40 mins.
5 hrs.
T120
T60
This chart shows the recording/playback time
for three types of video cassettes (T160, T120,
and T60). There are three playback speeds: SP,
LP, and SLP. When recording, you can change
the tape speed using the SPEED button.
2 hrs.
1 hr.
4 hrs.
6 hrs.
2 hrs.
3 hrs.
20 mins.
8 hrs.
(Super Long Play)
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 31
Checking or Cancelling Tim er Recordings
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will
appear on the display panel), press the MENU button.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
2
CHANNEL
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
PRO GRAM, then press the F.FW D/B button.
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
5
4
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
3
1
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
PRO GRAM REVIEW , then press the F.FW D/B button.
The timer recording information for the program in the lowest
numbered slot will appear on-screen. If no timer recordings are
set, nothing will happen when you press the F.FWD/B button.
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
4
Press the F.FW D/B button repeatedly to review all pro-
gram m ed tim er recordings. If you don’t press the F.FWD/B
button within 10 seconds, the VCR will automatically display infor-
mation about the next programmed timer recording. This will
continue until all timer recordings have been displayed. Then the
menu will disappear.
2-3
5
Helpful Hints
To cancel the tim er recording displayed, press the
CLEAR button. Either the display will disappear or information
about other timer recordings will appear. If you do not press any
other buttons, the display will disappear after all timer recordings
have been displayed.
• CLASH may flash on-screen when
you finish setting a timer recording.
This means that the timer recording
you just programmed and another
timer recording overlap. The current
timer recording will not take place.
You may choose to cancel the over-
lapping timer recording.
• If the preset time for a timer
recording comes up during a One-
Touch Recording, the OTR has pri-
ority.
6
Repeat steps 1 - 4 to m ake sure you have cleared the cor-
rect tim er recording.
• To stop a started timer recording,
press the STOP/EJECT button on
the VCR.
• If the power fails for more than one
minute, programmed timer record-
ings will be lost. If this occurs,
repeat the steps on pages 11 and
15 before resetting the timer
recordings.
See page 42 for m ore hints.
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32 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)
The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The illustration uses two VRZ250 VCRs.
Different VCRs may operate differently. To duplicate a tape, make the connections shown, then follow
steps 1 - 7.
1. Audio cables from AUDIO O UT Jacks
of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jacks of VCR 2
VCR 1
Playing VCR
VCR 2 - Recording VCR
ANT
ANT
AUDIO
L
AUDIO
L
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
R
R
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
CH4
OUT
IN CH3
CH3
CH4
IN
OUT
3. RF coaxial
cable from VCR’s
O UT Jack to TV’s
ANTENNA IN
Jack
2. Video cable from VIDEO O UT Jack
of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2
● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.
1
Make the connections shown above.
2
VCR 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecorded tape in VCR 1.
3
VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2. The
VCR must be in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear on the
display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)
4
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04, whichever
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.
5
Helpful Hints
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Press Num ber buttons
0, 0 to select Line Input. A/V IN will appear on-screen.
• Unauthorized recording of copy-
righted television programs, video
tapes, or other materials may
infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and violate copyright laws.
• The VCR in the figure above is the
VRZ250. If you have the VRZ220,
use a single-plug audio cable to con-
nect the AUDIO OUT Jack on VCR 1
to the AUDIO IN Jack on VCR 2.
6
Use the SPEED button to select SP, LP, or SLP at VCR 2.
7
Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/O TR
button on VCR 2 at the sam e tim e.
To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1, then
press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 2.
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Repeat Play 33
Follow the steps below to make the VCR play a tape over and
over.
1
Press the MENU button.
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
2
+100
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
5
→ REPEAT PLAY
ON SCREEN MODE
AUDIO OUT
OFF
1
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
LANGUAGE
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
2-4
TO END PUSH EXIT
Note: AUDIO OUT is not available in the VCR SET UP menu of the
VRZ220.
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
REPEAT PLAY.
4
Press the F.FW D/B button so that O N appears beside
REPEAT PLAY.
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Now, when a tape has fin-
ished playing, the VCR will rewind it and start playback again.
Helpful Hints
• To cancel Repeat Play, follow steps
1 - 3 above. At step 4, press the
F.FWD/B button so that OFF
appears beside REPEAT PLAY. Press
the STATUS/EXIT button.
• The real-time counter memory does
not function during Repeat Play.
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34 Time Search (VRZ250 only)
Follow the steps below to program the VCR to search forward or
backward on a tape a specific length of time. There must be a tape
in the VCR.
1
Press the TIME SEARCH button.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
TIME SEARCH
0:00
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
2
3
ENTER SEARCH TIME
1
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
2
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
W ithin 10 seconds, use the Num ber buttons to enter the
desired length of tim e you want to skip forward or back-
ward. For example, for 1 hour, 25 minutes, press Number but-
tons 1, 2, 5. Or, for five minutes, press Number buttons 0, 0, 5.
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
3
W ithin 10 seconds, press the F.FW D/B button or the
REW IND/{ button. The VCR will skip over the specified
length of time, then begin playback.
Helpful Hints
• If you want to search for more than
59 minutes, you must enter the
length of time in hours and minutes.
For example, to search forward 70
minutes, press 1,1,0 at step 2.
• You can not do a Time Search
while recording.
• To remove the Time Search display,
press the TIME SEARCH button
again.
• To cancel a Time Search that is in
progress, press the STOP/p button.
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Real-Time Counter Memory 35
Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a
tape location you want to refer to later.
1
Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that
you would like to refer to later. Press the STO P/p button
to stop the tape.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
1
2
5
8
0
3
2
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display.
4
7
6
9
STOP
TV STEREO
1:08PM
CH10
CHANNEL
STEREO
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
2
5
1
SLP
1 : 23 : 45
HIFI
4
3
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
3
W hile the status display is on-screen, press the CLEAR
button to reset the real-tim e counter to zero.
STOP
TV STEREO
1:08 PM
CH10
STEREO
SLP
0 : 00 : 00
HIFI
4
W hile the real-tim e counter is on-screen, press the MEM-
O RY button so that M appears beside the counter.
STOP
1:08 PM
CH10
TV STEREO
STEREO
Helpful Hints
• The MEMORY button does not
function if REPEAT PLAY is set to
ON. Details are on page 33.
SLP
M
0 : 00 : 00
HIFI
• To erase a real-time counter memo-
ry, press the MEMORY button until
the M disappears from the screen.
• You may only set the real-time
counter to zero at one location at a
time. If you try to set the real-time
counter to zero at a second loca-
tion, the previous real-time counter
to zero setting will be erased.
• The STEREO and SAP (Second
Audio Program) indications will not
appear in the status display of the
VRZ220.
5
To go to a tape location where the real-tim e counter was
reset to zero, press the REW IND/{ button or the
F.FW D/B button when playback is stopped.
When the tape reaches the point at which the counter was set to
zero, the tape will stop.
Press the PLAY/o button to watch the tape.
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36 Special Effects Playback
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)
1
During tape playback, press and release the F.FW D/B
button or the REW IND/{ button. A fast forward or reverse
picture search will begin.
2
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
To return to playback, press the PLAY/o button.
1
2
5
8
0
3
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
+100
1
During tape playback, press the F.FW D/B button or the
REW IND/{ button, then press again. The VCR will now
search in super high speed.
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
2
To return to norm al playback, press the PLAY/o button.
Viewing a Still Picture
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A
still picture will appear on-screen.
NOTE for VRZ220: Only tapes recorded in SLP (Super Long Play) speed
will show a clear picture. On the VRZ220, each press of the
PAUSE/STILL button will change the position of the noise lines in the
Still picture.
2
O n the VRZ250, to release the still picture and return to
playback, press the PLAY/o button or press the
PAUSE/STILL button again.
O n the VRZ220, press the PLAY/o button to release the
still picture and return to playback.
Helpful Hints
• Slow (VRZ250 only) and Still modes
will automatically switch to Stop
mode after five minutes to protect
the VCR and the tape from damage.
• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tapes recorded in
Viewing a Slow Motion Picture (VRZ250 only)
1
During tape playback, press the SLO W button. The tape
Standard Play, Long Play, or Super
Long Play.
will play in slow motion.
• LP/SLP means this feature will work
with tapes recorded in Long Play or
Super Long Play. For details about
tape speed, see pages 30 and 44.
2
To return to norm al playback, press the PLAY/o button
or press the SLO W button again.
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Automatic Operation Features 37
The following playback features will always operate.
Autom atic Playback
When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto-
matically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin.
If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automati-
cally when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.
If a timer recording is set and the VCR power is off, the VCR will
eject the tape if the record tab is missing.
Autom atic Rewind, Eject, O ff
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the
VCR will rewind the tape, stop, eject the tape, and turn itself off.
If the real-time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewind
to the point at which the counter is set to zero, then stop. The
VCR will not eject the tape automatically or shut itself off.
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the
VCR must be plugged in). If a timer recording is set, a tape can
only be ejected with the power on. Make sure you insert a tape
and turn off the VCR power for the timer recording.
Autom atic Tracking Adjustm ent
The VCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possi-
ble picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a
better picture using the manual tracking controls (see below).
Manual Tracking
To manually adjust the tracking during playback and slow motion
playback (VRZ250 only) press the CHANNEL o/p buttons on
the VCR. (The CHANNEL o/p buttons on the remote control
will not adjust tracking.)
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you
press the STOP/p button or insert a tape.
You cannot manually adjust the tracking of a Still picture.
However, you may press the CHANNEL o/p buttons on the
VCR to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.
Before
After
Tracking
Adjustm ent
Tracking
Adjustm ent
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38 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ250 only)
Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound
from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your
program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your VCR will play tapes recorded in monaural
(single-source) sound as well.
Your VCR also will record in Hi-Fi stereo or in second audio, so when you play back that tape on the
VCR, it will be in stereo or second audio. If you play back the tape on a VCR that can’t play back tapes in
stereo or second audio, the VCR will automatically play the tape in monaural sound.
Read the directions on this page to familiarize yourself with your VCR’s stereo and second audio setups.
Then follow the directions on page 39 to record in stereo or second audio and the directions on pages 40-
41 to play back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.
Understanding O n-Screen Displays
When you receive a signal from a channel you’re watching, portions of the on-screen display shown below
will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control.
The indication 2ND AUD or
STOP
TV STEREO
12:00 AM
CH 02
STEREO
2ND AUD
The indication 2ND AUD or
TV STEREO that appears on
this side of the status display
tells you if your VCR is pro-
grammed to receive a second
audio or stereo broadcast (it
cannot be programmed to
receive both at the same
time). Follow the steps on
page 39 to program the VCR
to receive a second audio or
stereo broadcast.
STEREO that appears on this side
of the status display tells you if
the program you’re watching is
available in second audio or
stereo. Even though a program is
available in second audio or
stereo, you still must program the
VCR to receive or record the pro-
gram. Follow the directions on
page 39. This indication is not
available during tape playback.
SLP
1:23:45
HIFI
To record and play back programs broadcast in stereo, even if you have a Mono Speaker TV, just use one
of the connections shown, then follow the steps on pages 39-41.
Mono
Speaker TV
Monitor
TV
Stereo
Speaker TV
Stereo Amplifier
or Receiver
OR
L
R
O R, for m onaural sound, connect only
the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the
VCR’s O UT Jack and to the TV’s
ANTENNA IN Jack.
ANT
AUDIO
L
IN
OUT
IN
R
OUT
VIDEO
CH4
IN CH3
OUT
For stereo sound, connect the audio cables
to the AUDIO O UT Jacks on the VCR and
to the AUDIO IN Jacks on the Stereo
Am plifier or Receiver. Then, connect the
video cable to the VIDEO O UT Jack of the
VCR and to the VIDEO IN Jack of a m oni-
tor TV.
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Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ250 only) (cont’d) 39
1
Press the MENU button.
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
→ TV
1
2
5
8
0
3
CABLE TV
ON
ON
AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
TV STEREO
2ND AUDIO
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
7
6
9
CHANNEL
5
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
4
1
6
3
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TV STEREO or 2ND AUDIO . Then, press the F.FW D/B
button. O N will appear to the right of your selection.
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
5
To play a tape, press the PLAY/o button. O r, to record,
select the channel to be recorded using the CHANNEL
2-3
o/p buttons, then go to step 6.
6
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start recording.
Helpful Hints
• You can only receive and record in
stereo or second audio programs
that are broadcast in second audio
or stereo. You can only play in
stereo or second audio tapes that
were recorded in stereo or second
audio. Please see page 38 to deter-
mine if the program you want to
watch/record is being broadcast in
stereo or second audio.
• If you select second audio when
second audio is not available, the
VCR will record normal audio.
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40 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only)
Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are automati-
cally recorded in Hi-Fi stereo sound. To play in Hi-Fi stereo the
tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, however, you’ll need to follow
steps 1 - 9.
2-3
1
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
Press the MENU button.
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
2
CHANNEL
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
+100
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
5
1
4
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
→ REPEAT PLAY
ON SCREEN MODE
AUDIO OUT
OFF
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
LANGUAGE
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
AUDIO O UT, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SELECT op
→ HIFI
MONO
ON
Helpful Hints
TO END PUSH EXIT
• All programs are automatically
recorded in both Hi-Fi stereo sound
and in monaural sound.
• The audio level of a tape recorded
in Hi-Fi stereo will differ from the
audio level of a tape not recorded
in Hi-Fi stereo.
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
HIFI. ON will appear to the right of HIFI on-screen.
SELECT op
• Normally, HIFI should be selected
from the AUDIO OUT menu for
playback with Hi-Fi sound. But, you
can change the selection to MONO
if you want monaural audio play-
back. To do this, follow steps 1 - 3
above. At step 4, press the PLAY/o
button or the STOP/p button to
select MONO. Press the
STATUS/EXIT button. HIFI will dis-
appear from the status display.
• If you play non-Hi-Fi tapes while the
VCR is set to HIFI, HIFI will disap-
pear from the status display and the
tape will play in monaural sound.
Please see additional notes
on page 43.
→ HIFI
MONO
ON
TO END PUSH EXIT
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only) (cont’d) 41
6
7-8
Press the MENU button.
7
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
POWER
VCR/TV
EJECT
SELECT op CHOOSE
B
1
2
5
8
0
3
→ TV
CABLE TV
ON
ON
4
7
6
9
AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
TV STEREO
CHANNEL
2ND AUDIO
TO END PUSH EXIT
+100
SPEED
MENU
MEMORY
SLOW
TIME SEARCH
9
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
8
REWIND
/PLAY
/STOP
F.FWD
6
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TV STEREO . Then, press the F.FW D/B button. ON will
appear to the right of TV STEREO on-screen.
REC/OTR
PAUSE/STILL
9
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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42 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of
your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a
moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If
you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our
representatives will be happy to assist you.
No power
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
Power Failure
• Timer recordings, the clock setting, the language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power
fails for more than one minute. Follow the steps on pages 11 and 15. Then, see pages 28 - 31 to repro-
gram your timer recordings.
A TV program cannot be recorded.
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if
applicable) (pages six - 10).
• Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
• Check the TV/VCR position (page 22).
• Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six - nine).
The VCR will not perform a tim er recording.
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 28 - 31).
• Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five). If, after programming a timer
recording, you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR, the TIMER light will blink.
• If the record tab on a tape is missing, the VCR will eject the tape. The TIMER light will blink.
• Make sure the VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set (page 15).
• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one
minute occurs.
• If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. (See
page eight for details.)
• Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.
• 12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.
There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.
• Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.
• Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel.)
• Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.
• Adjust the tracking (page 37).
The VCR cannot be controlled with the rem ote control.
• Make sure the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.
• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor (page 22).
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.
• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).
The VCR does not respond norm ally to the rem ote control. (For exam ple, the VCR m ay
change channels m ultiple tim es when you press the CHANNEL o button once.)
• Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.
The Num ber buttons won’t work for channels above 69.
• Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 12), then let the VCR set up the channels.
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Helpful Hints (cont’d) 43
TV program s cannot be watched norm ally.
• Put the VCR in TV position. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV light disappears from the dis-
play panel. For details see page 22.)
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if
applicable). (See pages six - 10 for details.)
Tape cannot be inserted.
• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.
• If a timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a
record tab.
Tape cannot be rem oved.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
• You have set a timer recording. Turn the VCR power on, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape
and turn off the power for your timer recording.
VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/O TR button is pressed or when the VCR power is
turned off to set a tim er recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
Channels above 13 cannot be received.
• Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 12), then let the VCR set up the channels.
Poor reception
• You may need to tune your TV again.
The m otor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop m ode.
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The
quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one sec-
ond.
Line Input m ode
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (A/V IN will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the
CHANNEL o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound (VRZ250 only)
• During playback, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is
normal.
• When connecting the VCR to a stereo TV, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to con-
nect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, and if the TV is in Line
(Auxiliary) Input mode.
• When you connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo
light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the status display indicates you are receiving a stereo sig-
nal, you are receiving a stereo signal. This is normal.
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play back in Hi-Fi audio. Tapes recorded in normal audio will
play back in monaural audio.
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44 Glossary
AUDIO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR
which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to
send audio to another source (OUT). The VRZ220 has single
AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the back of the VCR. The VRZ250 has
Right and Left AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the back of the VCR.
Autom atic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo-
rizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CHANNEL
o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.
Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
• Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and
UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69).
• Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable
Box.
Cable Box/DBS O utput Channel: 03 or 04.
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.
Fram e: a still picture.
HQ : high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides
enhanced picture detail.
Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-
bing (0, 0).
If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CHANNEL
o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another chan-
nel.
O TR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts imme-
diately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.
Rem ote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your
VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.
RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to
connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). The sup-
plied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may use a screw-on
type if you prefer.
Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; a still picture;
slow motion (VRZ250 only) playback.
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or
playback.
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a
T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed (recording time for a T120
tape is approximately four hours).
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for
a T120 tape is approximately six hours).
VCR: video cassette recorder.
VIDEO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR
which are used to record video from another source (IN) or to
send video to another source (OUT).
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Specifications 45
Video Heads
Two heads (VRZ220)
Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo (VRZ250)
Video Signal
EIA standards; NTSC color
Antenna
VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal
VHF O utput Signal
Channel 03 or 04 (switchable)
75 ohms unbalanced
Power Requirem ent
120V AC; 60Hz
Power Consum ption
16W (VRZ220)
18W (VRZ250)
O perating Tem perature
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Relative Hum idity
10% to 80%
W eight
5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg.) (VRZ220)
5.73 lbs. (2.6 kg.) (VRZ250)
Dim ensions
14-3/16” (W) x 3-1/16” (H) x 10” (D)
(360mm x 92mm x 230mm)
Tuner Broadcast Channels
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69
Cable TV Channels
2 – 13
Midband: A – 1
Superband: J – W
Hyperband: A-5 – A-1
Special Channel: 5A
Ultraband: 37 – 94, 100 – 125
NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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46 Limited Warranty
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
tion will attempt to provide service (although there
may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and
technical manual(s) are not readily available).
You must have proof of purchase to receive warran-
ty service. A sales receipt or other document show-
ing that you purchased the product is considered
proof of purchase.
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document
showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s
manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original
box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your
product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be
repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days
to one year from the day of purchase, all parts will be
repaired or replaced, but you pay for all labor
charges. After one year from the day of purchase, you
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting
pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there
all labor charges.
may save you a service call.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are
covered only for the original warranty period. When
the warranty on the product expires, the warranty
on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Take the product to a Philips factory service center
(see enclosed list) or authorized service center for
repair. When the product has been repaired, you
must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may
keep defective parts.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the prod-
uct, adjustment of customer controls on the
product, and installation or repair of antenna sys-
tems outside of the product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because
of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Philips Consumer
Electronics Company.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all
implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited in duration to the duration of this
express warranty. Because some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty may last,
this limitation may not apply to you.)
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or
cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation
to enable it to operate in any country other than
the country for which it was designed, manufac-
tured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from
the product. (Some states do not allow the exclu-
sion of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above exclusion may not apply to you. This
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded mater-
ial, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or
tapes that have not been tested and labeled for
use in two, four, six, and eight hour VHS
recorders.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including any implied warranties of mer-
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips
is not liable under any circumstances for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility
of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
Please record below the model and serial numbers
found on the product. Also, please fill out and mail
your warranty registration card promptly. It will be
easier for us to notify you if necessary.
• a product that is used for commercial or institu-
tional purposes (including but not limited to rental
purposes).
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
MODEL # __________________________________
SERIAL # __________________________________
Warranty service is available in all countries where
the product is officially distributed by Philips
Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where
Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis-
tribute the product, the local Philips service organiza-
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O . Box 555, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760, (423) 475-8869
EL4946E008 / MAC 6108/ 1-98
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Index 47
table of contents...............................4
ac power cord.................................23
accessories .......................................48
ant(enna) in jack...................6-10, 23
audio in/out jacks.......10, 23, 32, 44
automatic
on-screen status displays..............20
one-touch recording......................27
out jack.....................................6-9, 23
tape
duplication...................................32
eject ................................19, 22, 37
in light ..........................................21
speed .....................................30, 44
time
search button......................18, 34
(setting)........................................15
timer
pause button....................................22
pause/still button...............19, 25, 36
play/K button ....................18, 24, 36
playing................................................24
power
playback .......................................37
rewind, eject, off........................37
batteries ..............................................5
button....................................18, 22
cord ..............................................23
light ...............................................21
cassette compartment ...................21
ch3/ch4 switch ........................6-9, 23
channel
light ...............................................21
recording
cancelling................................31
checking..................................31
setting...............................28-30
tracking..............................................37
tv
above 100....................................18
adding...........................................13
deleting ........................................13
reviewing .....................................14
setup.......................................11-14
o/p buttons ...............19, 22, 37
clear button...............................19, 35
clock setting.....................................15
connections ..................................6-10
contents, table of..............................4
controls
real-time counter............................35
rear panel .........................................23
rec/otr button.............18, 22, 25, 27
rec(ord) light....................................21
recording
basic..............................................25
one channel/
watching another.......................26
timer.......................................28-31
remote control
buttons...................................18-19
sensor...........................................22
using................................................5
repeat play........................................33
rerecording ......................................32
rew(ind) button...............................22
rewind/s button............................18
rf coaxial cable .................6-9, 32, 44
hookups ...................................6-10
position.................................19, 22
vcr position ...............................19, 22
vcr/tv
button....................................19, 22
light ...............................................21
video in/out jacks.......10, 23, 32, 44
remote ...................................18-19
vcr ...........................................21-23
counter only mode.........................20
warranty............................................46
daylight-saving time ........................16
display panel.....................................21
duplication........................................32
eject button......................................19
erasure prevention...........................5
safety precautions.............................3
searching...........................................36
second audio broadcast
f.fwd/B button..................19, 22, 36
front panel........................................22
receiving...........................38-39
recording..........................38-39
sensor (remote)..............................22
slow
glossary..............................................44
button ..........................................19
motion..........................................36
slp ................................................30, 44
sp ................................................30, 44
speed button....................................18
standard play.............................30, 44
status display....................................20
status/exit button.....................18, 20
stereo
helpful hints................................42-43
hi-fi stereo sound system .......40-41
hookups
with cable box/dbs ..................8-9
with stereo tv.............................10
without cable box/dbs............6-7
language selection....................11, 17
line input mode .................12, 32, 44
long play.....................................30, 44
lp ................................................30, 44
broadcast
receiving...........................38-39
recording..........................38-39
hookups................................10, 38
still picture........................................36
stop/L button..................................19
stop/eject button ............................22
super high speed searching ..........36
super long play .........................30, 44
memory button........................18, 35
menu button ....................................18
number buttons ..............................18
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Check to be sure the items on this page are packed
with your VCR. These accessories are provided to help
you use or set up your VCR.
Rem ote Control for VRZ220 4835 218 37235
Rem ote Control for VRZ250 4835 218 37236
Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm 4835 323 27011
If any of these items are not included, or if you need
to replace an item, contact Philips Service Solutions
Group at the address below.
Philips Service Solutions Group
P.O. Box 967
Greeneville, TN 37744-0967
Or, call 1-800-851-8885.
IB8077E001
Printed In China
0VMN02171 / H1989UD, H1689UD * * * * *
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