Philips VCR VRB664AT User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

VRB664AT

O wner’s Manual

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Introduction 3

W elcom e to your VCR owner’s m anual.

This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording

Options; Playing Options; Additional 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

• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish

• One-Touch Recording

• Auto DBS RecordLink™

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Automatic Clock Setting with Time Zone

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Automatic Operation Features

• Automatic Tracking Adjustment

• Blue Background

• Real-Time Counter

• Remote Control with capability to operate TV, Cable

Box, and Direct Broadcast System, with lighted but-

tons

• Repeat Play

• S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)

• Search Functions: Time Search; Index Search; Record

End Search; Skip Search

• Child Lock

• Daylight-Savings Time

• Display Panel with Auto Dimmer

• Front Panel Menu Access

• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

• High Quality (HQ) System

• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System

• 19 micron head - Improves the picture quality

of tapes recorded in SLP

• ShowGuard™ - Indefinite Timer Recording memory

• Smart Picture

• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse

Searching; Still; Variable Slow; Frame Advance

• The VCR Plus+ Programming System

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 unau-

thorized changes or m odifications to this equipm ent void the

user’s authority to operate it.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-

ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is compati-

ble with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provid-

ed 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 con-

nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of

cable entry as possible.

Helpful Hint

Declaration of Conform ity

• Your new product, its packaging, and

this manual contain materials that

can be recycled and reused.

Model Number:

Trade Name:

VRB664AT

Philips

Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810

Specialized companies can recycle

your product to increase the amount

of reusable materials and to mini-

mize the amount that needs to be

properly disposed.

Your product uses batteries that

should not be thrown away when

depleted but should be disposed of as

small chemical waste.

Knoxville, TN 37914-1810

(865) 521-4316

As an ENERGY STAR^®Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics

has determined that this product meets the E^NERGYSTAR^®

guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR^®is a U.S. registered mark.

Using products with the E^NERGYSTAR^®label can save energy. Saving

energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.

DBS RecordLink and ShowGuard are trademarks of Philips Consumer

Electronics. VCR Plus+^®and PlusCode^®are registered trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ Programming sys-

tem is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

Please find out about the local regula-

tions on disposal of your old product,

batteries, manual, and packaging

whenever you replace existing equip-

ment.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-18

Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting the Remote to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Description of Controls

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25

On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Basic O perations

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Recording O ptions

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-37

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

Auto DBS RecordLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Playing O ptions

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

Additional Features

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Smart Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Record End Search/Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Multi-Channel Television Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Inform ation You May Need

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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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.

Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control

Rem ove the battery com partm ent lid on the bottom of the

remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid.

Place two AA batteries inside the battery com partm ent

with their and ends aligned as indicated.

–

Replace the battery com partm ent lid.

Using the Rem ote Control

● Point the remote control at the VCR, then press the VCR but-

ton, when using the remote control to operate the VCR.

● Point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button,

when using the remote control to operate the TV.

● Point the remote control at the Cable Box or Direct Broadcast

System (DBS), then press the CBL/DBS button, when using the

remote control to operate the Cable Box or DBS.

Recording Prevention

Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings

are not erased accidentally.

To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

To allow recording, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

VCR m aintenance

● Use only tapes with the

mark. The use of other tapes may

result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the

video heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if dam-

age occurs.

● 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.

Helpful Hints

● 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.

• 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.

Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.

Antenna

Indoor/O utdoor

(300 ohm)

ANT /

CABLE

ANT

CABLE

ANTENNA IN

Jack

(on back of

TV)

Cable

(75 ohm)

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

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

OUT

ANT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

Cable

(75 ohm)

CH4

IN ^CH3

OUT

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Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 7

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

OUT

Antenna

or Cable

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

OUT

ANT

AUDIO

ANT /

CABLE

ANT

CABLE

OUT

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN Jack

(on back of TV)

exam ple only

CH4

IN ^CH3

OUT

RF coaxial cable

Plug in the TV and the VCR.

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

OUT

CH 4

CH 3

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

OUT

ANT

AUDIO

CH3 / CH4

Switch

OUT

VIDEO

CH4

IN ^CH3

CH3

CH4

OUT

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 35.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording.

● If you use the VCR Plus+ Programming system, set the Cable/TV channel to 3 or 4 (Cable Box/DBS output

channel) for every VCR Plus+ channel in the VCR Plus+ Cross Reference Map. You must set the Cable

Box/DBS to the channel you want to record; leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer recording. Details are

on page 39.

VCR

Cable Box/DBS

ANT /

CABLE

OUT

ANT

AUDIO

OUT

RF coaxial

cable

VIDEO

OUT

Cable

Signal

CH3 CH4

OUT

TV’s

ANTENNA IN

Jack

RF coaxial

cable

Connections

Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

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.

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

With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display

panel), use the CH(annel) o/p button to set the VCR to the Cable

Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04). Set the CH3/CH4 switch

to the sam e channel.

Set the TV to the sam e channel to which you set the VCR.

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

Cable Box/DBS

ANT /

CABLE

AUDIO

ANT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

IN ^CH3

CH4

OUT

RF coaxial

cable

Cable

Signal

TV’s ANTENNA

IN Jack

RF coaxial

cable

Connections

Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on

the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

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

Put the Cable Box/DBS on the sam e channel as the

VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable

Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).

Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear

on the display panel), use the CH(annel) o/p button to

select the channel you want to record at the VCR. Start

the recording.

Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV

position. (The VCR light will disappear.)

Helpful Hint

• 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).

Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable

Box/DBS.

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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV

antenna or

cable to

ANT(enna)

IN Jack

ANT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

OUT

Audio and Video

IN Jacks on TV

VIDEO (yellow) and

AUDIO (red and white) OUT Jacks

Video Cable

Audio Cable

● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.

Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack

on the back of the VCR.

Connect a video cable 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.

Connect an audio cable 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.

Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please

refer to your TV owner’s manual for details.

Helpful Hint

• A stereo audio cable (not supplied)

is used here to deliver audio to the

TV’s left and right channels.

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Turning on Your VCR 11

Before turning on your VCR, make sure batteries are in the

remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly.

● Follow the steps on this page only when you plug the VCR

power cord into the wall outlet for the first time.

● You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or

a Direct Broadcast System.

● If you are not using a Cable Box/DBS, the clock may set itself

automatically after you connect the antenna/Cable signal to the

VCR and plug in the power cord. The time will appear on the

display panel.

Turn on the TV.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Press the VCR button, then press the PO W ER button.

The VCR light and the PWR. (power) light will appear on the dis-

play panel.

CH.

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 20 to select a language.)

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SELECT op

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

→ ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

MAKE SELECTION OR

PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE

Helpful Hints

W ithin 60 seconds, press the PLAY/o button or the

STO P/p button to select English or Spanish on-screen

displays and m enus.

• 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 and menus will be in

English. To skip step 5, press the

STOP/.p button. Channels will not

be memorized, and CHANNELS

NOT SET will appear on the screen.

• When you turn on the VCR again

later, you may see a message

Press the MENU button. The display shown below will appear.

CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE

TO VCR

THEN

PUSH CH UP KEY

FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP

regarding AUTO CLOCK. Details are

on pages 15-18.

• 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

W ithin 60 seconds, press the CH(annel) o button to begin

autom atic channel program m ing. AUTO CH PROGRAMMING

IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will appear on the screen. The VCR

will memorize all available channels. The channel numbers will

appear on the display panel as the VCR scans channels. When all

channels are memorized, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on the

screen briefly, then TV programming will appear.

Jack and press the CH(annel)

button again. You may need to fol-

low the steps on page 12.

Now, when you press the CH(annel) o/p button, 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.

3-4

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Press the VCR button.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

Press the MENU button.

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

OFF

RECORD LINK

CH.

TO END PUSH EXIT

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

SELECT op CHOOSE

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

→AUTO PROGRAMMING

ADD/DELETE CH

CH MEMORY REVIEW

TV STEREO

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

2ND AUDIO

TO END PUSH EXIT

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 distinguishes between TV channels and cable chan-

nels, and the VCR will memorize all the channels you receive.

AUTO CH PROGRAMMING

IN PROCESS

PLEASE WAIT

Helpful Hints

START

FINISH

• You can not enter the TUNER SET

UP menu when you are in Line

Input mode (channel 001 or 002).

When you select channel 001 or

002, AV REAR or AV FRONT will

appear on the screen briefly.

• You can not program channels if

you are using a Cable Box or DBS.

• If you have an antenna, channels 2-

69 will be available. If you have a

cable connection, channels 1-125

will be available.

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

the screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel number

placed in the VCR’s memory will appear on the screen. Now

when you press the CH(annel) o/p button, you will scan only

through channels you receive.

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Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 13

Adding/Deleting Channels

3-6

POWER

EJECT

Press the VCR button.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Press the MENU button.

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

STATUS/EXIT

CH.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

ADD/DELETE CH, then press the F.FW D/B button.

SELECT op ADD/DELETE

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

124

125

DELETED

ADDED

CBL/DBS

→

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

ADDED

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

TO END PUSH EXIT

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

NOTE: If you have an antenna, channel numbers 2-69 will appear on

the ADD/DELETE CH menu. If you have a cable connection, channels

1-125 will be available.

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

DELETED

ADDED

→

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the F.FW D/B button to select ADDED or DELET-

ED. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have added or deleted all the

channels you wanted to add or delete.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d)

Reviewing Mem orized Channels

3-4

Press the VCR button.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Press the MENU button.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

SELECT op CHOOSE

PLAY

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

REW

F.FWD

STOP

OFF

RECORD LINK

STATUS/EXIT

TO END PUSH EXIT

CH.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

SELECT op CHOOSE

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

→ AUTO PROGRAMMING

ADD/DELETE CH

CH MEMORY REVIEW

TV STEREO

VOL.

CBL/DBS

2ND AUDIO

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

TO END PUSH EXIT

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

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 the 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.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit.

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Setting the Clock 15

There are two ways to set the clock. With manual clock setting,

you tell the VCR the current time. With automatic clock setting,

the VCR gets the current time from your local PBS station. It

keeps track of the time by constantly referring to the time broad-

casted by your PBS station.

3-4

POWER

EJECT

If you are using a Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System ,

you m ust set the clock m anually.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Follow the instructions under either manual clock setting or auto-

matic clock setting (page 17) to set the VCR’s clock. Before you

begin, make sure:

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

● The VCR is hooked up and turned on, and channels are pro-

grammed into the VCR’s memory (see pages six-12).

● The VCR is in VCR position. The VCR light will appear on the

display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.

CH.

Manual Clock Setting

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

Press the VCR button.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

Press the MENU button.

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

OFF

RECORD LINK

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.

SET CLOCK

→AUTO CLOCK

[ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK

DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]

SET TIME ZONE

(AUTO)

TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU

SELECT op CHOOSE

TO END PUSH EXIT

Helpful Hints

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

SET MANUAL CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.

• To display the time on the TV

screen, press the STATUS/EXIT but-

ton. Details are on page 26.

• Power failures that last for more

than one minute can cause you to

lose your clock setting if you set the

clock manually. If this happens,

reset the clock.

TIME – – : – –

DATE – – / – – / – –

TO END PUSH EXIT

Instructions continue on page 16.

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16 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

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.

● Enter a 0 before a single-digit number.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

● Entries that do not match the VCR’s internal calendar or clock

will cause a question mark (?) to appear on the screen.

● To make corrections, press the CLEAR button until the space

for the number you want to correct is flashing. Then enter the

correct number.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

TIME 02 :15 PM

MONTH – – / – – /– –

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

CH.

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, 2000, press 07, 01, 00. The day of

the week will appear automatically.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

TIME 02 :15 PM

DATE 07/ 01 / 00

SAT.

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to start the clock. The

screen will return to the program you were watching. The time

will appear on the VCR display panel.

5-6

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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17

Autom atic Clock Setting

2-4

POWER

EJECT

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

SELECT op CHOOSE

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

PLAY

OFF

RECORD LINK

REW

F.FWD

TO END PUSH EXIT

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.

CH.

If O FF appears to the right of AUTO CLO CK, press the

F.FW D/B button to select O N. Then, press the MENU

button. O r, if O N appears to the right of AUTO CLO CK,

press the MENU button.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

AUTO CLOCK

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

AUTO CLOCK USES

PBS CHANNEL DATA

→SET PBS CH. AUTO

SET PBS CH. MANUAL

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

SELECT op CHOOSE

TO END PUSH EXIT

● If you want the VCR to locate a local PBS station from

which to take the tim e, press the PLAY/o button or

the STO P/p button to select SET PBS CH. AUTO .

Then press the F.FW D/B button. When the current time

appears on the screen, you’re finished. Press the STATUS/EXIT

button.

Or, you may be prompted to turn off the VCR. Turn off the

VCR power, and leave it off for several minutes. When the cur-

rent time appears on the VCR display panel, the clock is set.

You may turn on the VCR again.

● If you want to tell the VCR the PBS station from which

to take the tim e, press the PLAY/o button or the

STO P/p button to select SET PBS CH. MANUAL.

Press the F.FW D/B button, then use the Num ber but-

tons to enter the channel num ber of the desired PBS

station. When the current time appears on the screen, you’re

finished. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

Helpful Hints

• If you enter an incorrect PBS chan-

nel number at step 4, press the

CLEAR button, then enter the cor-

rect channel number.

• If you have an antenna, you may

select channels 2-69 at step 4. If

you have a cable connection, you

may select channels 1-125.

• The clock cannot be set automati-

cally if you don’t receive a channel

that carries a time signal in your

area. Set the clock manually.

NOTE: CANNOT FIND PBS CLOCK DATA may flash on the screen.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to choose SELECT

NEW PBS CH., then press the F.FWD/B button. Use the Number

buttons to enter the channel number of another PBS station.

Or, press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select SET

PBS CH. AUTO. Press the F.FWD/B button. You will be prompted to

turn off the VCR. Turn off the VCR power, and leave it off for several

minutes. When the current time appears on the VCR display panel,

the clock is set. You may turn on the VCR again.

• If there are only a few channels in

your area that carry time signals,

setting the clock automatically may

take several minutes. If nothing

happens even after you wait several

minutes, set the clock manually.

• You cannot select AUTO CLOCK at

step 3 during tape playback.

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18 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Tim e Zone

When using the AUTO CLOCK function, you can specify your

time zone. That way, the VCR will update the clock according to

your time zone.

2-4

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

OFF

RECORD LINK

STOP

TO END PUSH EXIT

STATUS/EXIT

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.

CH.

SET CLOCK

→AUTO CLOCK

[ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK

DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]

SET TIME ZONE

(AUTO)

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU

SELECT op CHOOSE

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TO END PUSH EXIT

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

SET TIME ZO NE, then press the F.FW D/B button.

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ AUTO

ATLANTIC

EASTERN

CENTRAL

MOUNTAIN

PACIFIC

ALASKA

HAWAII

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

your tim e zone. ON will appear beside your choice.

SELECT op CHOOSE

AUTO

ATLANTIC

→ EASTERN

CENTRAL

MOUNTAIN

PACIFIC

ALASKA

HAWAII

TO END PUSH EXIT

Helpful Hints

• SET TIME ZONE will not appear in

the menu if AUTO CLOCK is set to

OFF.

• You may need to turn off the VCR

to enable the VCR to set its clock

for your time zone.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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Daylight-Savings Time 19

You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move

forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October.

Daylight-Savings Time is set to ON when you receive your VCR.

Turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF by following the steps

below. Before you begin:

3-4

POWER

EJECT

● Make sure the clock is set.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

Press the VCR button.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Press the MENU button.

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

CH.

OFF

RECORD LINK

TO END PUSH EXIT

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SET CLOCK

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

→AUTO CLOCK

[ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK

DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]

SET TIME ZONE

(AUTO)

TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU

SELECT op CHOOSE

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select

DAYLIGHT SVG TIME. Then, press the F.FW D/B button

so that OFF (or ON) appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG

TIME.

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK

[ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK

→DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]

SET TIME ZONE

(AUTO)

TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU

SELECT op CHOOSE

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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20 Language Selection

Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen

displays and menus.

3-5

Press the VCR button.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Press the MENU button.

PLAY

SELECT op CHOOSE

REW

F.FWD

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

STOP

OFF

STATUS/EXIT

RECORD LINK

TO END PUSH EXIT

CH.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

SELECT op CHOOSE

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

→ REPEAT PLAY

OFF

CBL/DBS

ON SCREEN MODE

AUDIO OUT

LANGUAGE

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

TO END PUSH EXIT

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

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

ESPAÑOL

MAKE SELECTION OR

TO END PUSH EXIT

Helpful Hint

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

English or Spanish on-screen displays and m enus.

• If you accidentally select Spanish

and need English:

1. Press the VCR button.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the PLAY/o button or the

STOP/p button to select PREPARE

EL VCR, then press the F.FWD/B

button.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

4. Press the PLAY/o button or the

STOP/p button to select LENGUA-

JE, then press the F.FWD/B button.

5. Press the PLAY/o button or the

STOP/p button to select ENGLISH.

6. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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Setting the Remote to Operate a TV 21

Your VCR remote control m ay operate your TV. If the remote

Find your

control doesn’t operate your TV now, follow the steps below.

TV code.

1&6

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Point the rem ote control at your TV and press the TV

button. Then, press the PO W ER button. If your TV turns

on or off, try the other TV buttons (see pages 23-25). If your TV

doesn’t turn on or off, or if the other buttons don’t work, go to

step 2.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

STOP

REW

F.FWD

STATUS/EXIT

Find the brand of your TV on the list below, and rem em -

ber the two-digit num ber beside it.

CH.

TV CO DES

EMERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

GOLDSTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05

MAGNAVOX . . . . . . .01, 02, 03

MARANTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

MONTGOMERY WARD . . . .14

PANASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . .07

PANASONIC-GAOO . . . . . . .07

PHILCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01

PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. .01, 02, 03

QUASAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SAMSUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

SANYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08, 11

SHARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09

TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08

ZENITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06, 15

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

1&6

Press the MUTE button.

W ithin 30 seconds, press the TV button.

Helpful Hints

• The remote control may only operate

some features of your TV. For exam-

ple, the remote control may turn on

the TV power, but it may not change

channels at the TV.

W ithin 30 seconds, press the Num ber buttons to enter

the two-digit code for your TV brand. For example, if you

have a Zenith TV, press Number buttons 0, 6.

• If you can not change the channels

at the TV using the Number but-

tons, press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER

button after you press the Number

buttons. It may change channels at

the TV.

Repeat step 1. If the remote control works your TV, you’re fin-

ished. If the remote control still doesn’t work your TV, repeat

steps 3-5, using a different code for your brand (if available).

• When you replace the batteries in

the remote control, you must pro-

gram the remote control again.

• Remember to point the remote con-

trol toward the TV during steps 1-6.

There is no guarantee that the

rem ote will work your TV.

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22 Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

Find

your

code.

Your VCR remote control m ay operate your Cable Box or Direct

Broadcast System (DBS). If the remote control doesn’t operate

your Cable Box or DBS now, follow the steps below.

1&6

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Turn on the Cable Box/DBS. Then, point the rem ote con-

trol at your Cable Box/DBS and press the CBL/DBS button.

Then, press the POW ER button. If your Cable Box/DBS turns

off, try the other Cable Box/DBS buttons (see pages 23-25). If your

Cable Box/DBS doesn’t turn off, or if the other buttons don’t work,

go to step 2.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Find the brand of your Cable Box or DBS on the lists

below and rem em ber the two-digit num ber beside it.

CH.

CABLE BO X CO DES

..............

.............

26 SAMSUNG

ARCHER 01, 05, 06, 44 MAGNAVOX

05, 06,

40, 42

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

.....

VOL.

CABLETENNA 01, 44 MATSUSHITA

........

.......................

CBL/DBS

CABLEVIEW

04, 30,

16, 17, 97 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

......... ...............................

08, 09

42, 44, 52 MOVIETIME

44 NOVAVISION

42, 44

..................

........

........................

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

CENTURY

CITIZEN

08, 09 SIGNAL

40 SL MARX

11, 46

06, 40, 42,

44, 52

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

...............

...................

.........

04, 30, NSC/NEC

......................

42, 44, 52 OAK

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

................

.........

SPRUCER........

16, 17, 97

CURTIS

08, 09 OAK SIGMA

11, 46

SMART

PICTURE TIME

............

DIAMOND

01, 44 PANASONIC 16, 17, 97 STANDARD COMPONENTS

INDEX REC END SKIP

...........

.........

PIONEER

...............................

42, 44

EAGLE

26, 40, 62 PHILIPS

07, 23, 50

.............

......

04, 06, 30,

EASTERN/REGENCY

05, 06 STARGATE

04, 30, 42,

44, 52 TELEVIEW

................. ......

...................................

.........

28 PULSAR

04, 30,

42, 44, 52 QUEST

40, 42, 44, 52

..........

.......

06, 40, 42

GC BRAND

05, 06 TOCOM

01, 33, 34, 42

..........

................

....................

There is no guarantee

that the rem ote

GEMINI/JASCO

04 RCA

REALISTIC

.................

16, 17, 97 UNIKA

01, 44

.................

.....

44 UNIVERSAL 42, 44, 52

44 VIDEOWAY

GENERAL ELECTRIC

.............................

......

01, 57 RECOTON

07, 23, 50

26, 40, 62

07, 23, 50

.....

GENERAL INSTRUMENT REGAL 14, 15, 28, 41 VIEWSTAR

..... ............

01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 83 REMBRANDT

.... .........................

ZENITH

will work your

Cable Box or DBS.

HAMLIN 14, 15, 28, 41

01, 42, 44

.......

JERROLD

MAGNAVOX

01, 02, 03,

04, 34, 83

DIRECT BRO ADCAST SYSTEM CO DES

...........

.........................

.......................

Helpful Hints

94,95

RCA

SONY

• The remote control may only operate

some features of your Cable Box/DBS.

For example, the remote control may

turn off the Cable Box/DBS power,

but it may not change channels at the

Cable Box/DBS.

• If you can not change the channels

at the Cable Box by using the

Number buttons, press the VCR

PLUS+/ENTER button after you

press the Number buttons. It may

change channels at the Cable Box.

• When you replace the batteries in

the remote control, you will have to

program the remote control again.

• Remember to point the remote con-

trol toward the Cable Box/DBS dur-

ing steps 1-6.

Press the MUTE button.

W ithin 30 seconds, press the CBL/DBS button.

W ithin 30 seconds, press the Num ber buttons to enter

the two-digit code for your Cable Box or DBS. For example,

if you have a Zenith Cable Box, press Number buttons 0,7.

Repeat step 1. If the remote control works your Cable Box or

DBS, you’re finished. If the remote control still doesn’t work your

Cable Box or DBS, repeat steps 3-5, using a different code for

your brand, if available.

• Some Cable Boxes can only be

turned on at the Cable Box.

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Remote Control Buttons 23

PO W ER Button

Press to turn on or off the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast

System. (You must first press the VCR, TV, or CBL/DBS button.)

Press and hold to set the Child Lock. Details are on page 48.

EJECT Button

Press to eject the tape.

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 53.

PAUSE/STILL Button

POWER

EJECT

While recording, press to pause the recording. Press a second time to

resume normal recording. Details are on page 31. You can not pause a

One-Touch Recording. During playback, press to freeze the picture. Press

again to resume playback. Details are on page 47.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY/o Button

PLAY

Press to play a tape; press to release Slow, Search, or Still mode and return

to normal playback. Details are on pages 46-47. Press to select an item in the

VCR menu. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV,

press when in TV mode to move up one row or selection in the TV menu.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

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

the screen. Details are on page 46. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or

Philips Magnavox TV, use to adjust the controls in the TV menu.

CH.

CLEAR Button

Press to erase incorrect information when programming VCR features.

Press to reset the real-time counter. Details are on page 53.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

VO L(um e) o/p Button

CBL/DBS

Press to adjust the TV’s volume.

SLO W Button

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

During tape playback, press to view the picture in slow motion.

Press again to resume normal playback. Details are on page 47.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

X2 PLAY Button

During tape playback, press to watch a tape at two times the normal play-

back speed. Details are on page 46.

SKIP SEARCH Button

Press during tape playback to skip forward 30 seconds at a time.

Details are on page 52.

VCR PLUS+/ENTER Button

Press to set a timer recording with the VCR Plus+

programming system. Details are on pages 38-41.

Or, press after pressing the Number buttons to select a channel at the TV

or the Cable Box. Details are on pages 21-22.

REC(ord) END SEARCH Button

Press to search forward to an unrecorded portion of the tape. Details are

on page 52.

Helpful Hints

• Press the VCR button before pressing other VCR buttons; press the TV button before pressing other TV buttons;

press the CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System buttons.

• The buttons with a shaded description may also operate features of your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast

System.

• Buttons that are shaded in the illustration light up for five seconds when you press any button on the remote

control.

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24 Remote Control Buttons (cont’d)

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 CH(annel) o/p or Number buttons to change

channels at the VCR. If the VCR light appears on the display panel of the

VCR, it is in VCR position.

● TV Position

Use to watch TV (changing channels at the TV) or to watch one program

while recording another. Details are on page 33. If the VCR light doesn’t

appear on the display panel of the VCR, it is in TV position.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

SPEED Button

Press to select the recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on pages 36 and

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

60.

STO P/p Button

PLAY

Press to stop the tape. Press to select an item in the VCR menu. Or, if

you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, press when in TV

mode to move down one row or selection in the TV menu.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

STATUS/EXIT Button

Press to access or remove the on-screen status display. Details are on page

26. Press to exit on-screen menus. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or

Philips Magnavox TV, press the TV button, then press the STATUS/EXIT

button to see a TV status display or to remove the TV menu.

CH.

CH(annel) o/p Button

Press to change channels at the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast

System.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

CBL/DBS Button

Press to operate the Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System. Details are on

VOL.

CBL/DBS

page 22.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TV Button

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

Press to operate the TV. Details are on page 21.

SMART

PICTURE TIME

F(ram e). ADV(ance) Button

Press when in Still mode to advance the picture one frame at a time.

Details are on page 47.

INDEX REC END SKIP

INDEX SEARCH Button

Press to fast forward or rewind to the starting points of programs that

you have recorded on a tape. Details are on page 51.

TIME SEARCH Button

Press to fast forward or rewind the tape a specific length of time. Details

are on page 50.

SMART PICTURE Button

Press repeatedly to select a Smart Picture mode. Details are on page 49.

VCR Button

Press to operate the VCR.

Helpful Hints

• Press the VCR button before pressing other VCR buttons; press the TV button before pressing other TV buttons;

press the CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System buttons.

• The buttons with a shaded description may also operate features of your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast

System.

• Buttons that are shaded in the illustration light up for five seconds when you press any button on the remote

control.

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Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 25

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 the

screen. Details are on page 46. Press to return to a previous on-screen

menu. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, use the

REW(ind)/{ button to adjust the controls in the TV menu.

POWER

EJECT

REC(ord)/O TR Button

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Press once to start a recording. Details are on page 31. Or, press repeated-

ly to start a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 32.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

MENU Button

PLAY

Press to access the VCR menu. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or

Philips Magnavox TV, press the TV button, then press the MENU button

to display the TV menu.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Num ber Buttons

Press to select channels at the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast

System; use to set up VCR features (such as the clock). (You can not

select channels above 99 on a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV.)

● Cable Users

Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For

example, to select channel 6, press 0,6. If you only press the Number 6

button, channel 6 will be selected after a brief delay. (There also may be a

brief delay when you select channels 10, 11, and 12.) If you want to select

channels 100 and above, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number.

For example, to select channel 117, press 1, 1, 7.

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

● Antenna Users

Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. You

may only select channels 2-69. For example, to select channel 5, press 0,5.

If you only press the Number 5 button, channel 5 will be selected after a

brief delay.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

ALT. CH (Alternate Channel) Button

Press while in TV mode to return to the TV channel you were viewing

immediately before switching to your current channel. This button does

not have an effect on channels changed at the VCR.

TRACKING o/p Button

During normal or slow motion playback, press to adjust the tracking. Details

are on page 45.

VAR(iable). SLO W Button

During slow motion playback, press to vary the tape playback speed from

1/6 to 1/30 of normal speed. Details are on page 47.

MUTE Button

Press to eliminate the TV’s sound. Press again to restore the volume.

Helpful Hints

• Press the VCR button before pressing other VCR buttons; press the TV button before pressing other TV buttons;

press the CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System buttons.

• The buttons with a shaded description may also operate features of your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast

System.

• Buttons that are shaded in the illustration light up for five seconds when you press any button on the remote

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26 On-Screen Status Displays

A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT but-

ton or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display

will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below.

If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY

ON:

● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button,

the status display will appear for five seconds. After five seconds,

only the counter will remain on the screen. You must press the

STATUS/EXIT button to remove it. Portions of the status display

also may appear when you press other function buttons.

If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY

OFF:

Status Display

(exam ple only)

Receiving and

Recording Mode

Channel

Current status

of tape

Time

● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button,

the status display will appear for five seconds. Portions of the sta-

tus display also may appear when you press other function but-

tons.

STOP

TV STEREO

12:00 AM

CH10

STEREO

2ND AUD

If you select STATUS OFF:

● The status display will not appear when you press function but-

tons. You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status

display.

SLP

M 1:23:45

HIFI

Counter Audio

Tape

and

Out

Speed

Counter Mode

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Memory

MTS

Broadcast

Available

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

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.

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

→ STATUS

COUNTER ONLY

[ON]

[OFF]

TO END PUSH EXIT

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.

Helpful Hint

• You may not access a status display

when viewing a still picture, during

slow motion playback, or during for-

ward or reverse searching.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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VCR Display Panel 27

Cassette Com partm ent

Insert a tape here.

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

PAUSE

POWER

VIDEO

AUDIO

CHANNEL

VCR/TV

REC/OTR

MENU STATUS

EXIT

Record Light

Tim er Light

This light appears during a

recording. It flashes when

a recording is paused.

This light glows when the VCR is

turned off to set a timer recording

or during a One-Touch Recording.

It flashes if the power is off for a

timer recording, but there is no

tape in the VCR. It flashes when all

timer recordings are finished.

PW R.(power) Light

This light appears when

the power is on.

Cassette-Inside Light

This light appears when

there is a tape in the VCR.

Clock/Feature Display with Auto Dim m er

VCR Light

This display tells you the current time (when the clock

is set) and briefly displays which feature the VCR is

currently performing.

This light appears when

the VCR is in VCR posi-

tion. This light does not

appear when the VCR is in

TV position.

When you turn off the VCR, the display becomes dim.

: Playback

: Fast forward

: Rewind

: Stop

: Recording

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28 Front Panel

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 the screen. Details are on page 46. Press to select an

item in the VCR menu or to change the setting of a menu item.

Rem ote Sensor

STO P/EJECT Button

Receives a signal from your remote

control so you can operate your VCR

from a distance.

Press once to stop the tape. When playback

is stopped, press to eject the tape. Press to

select an item in the VCR menu.

PLAY Button

PO W ER Button

Press to play a tape. Press to release Slow,

Search, or Still mode and return to playback.

Details are on pages 46-47. Press to select an

item in the VCR menu.

Press to turn the VCR power on and

off.

AUDIO In Jacks

REW (ind) Button

Connect audio cables com-

ing from the audio out

jacks of a camcorder,

another VCR, or an audio

source here. Details are on

page 43.

When playback is stopped, press to rewind

the tape at high speed. During playback, press

to rewind the tape while the picture stays on

the screen. Details are on page 46. Press to

return to a previous VCR menu.

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

PAUSE

POWER

VIDEO

AUDIO

CHANNEL

VCR/TV

REC/OTR

MENU STATUS

EXIT

VIDEO In Jack

CHANNEL (p/o) Buttons

Press to change channels at the VCR.

Or, press to adjust the tracking of a

tape during normal playback or slow

motion playback. Also, press to remove

vertical jitter in a Still picture.

Connect a video cable coming

from the video out jack of a

camcorder, another VCR, or an

audio-visual source (laser disc

player, video disc player, etc.)

here. Details are on page 43.

MENU Button

Press to access the VCR menu.

VCR/TV Button

Press to select VCR or TV position.

● VCR Position

STATUS/EXIT Button

Press to access or remove the on-screen status

display. Details are on page 26. Press to exit on-

screen menus.

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 light appears on the dis-

play 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 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 31. You

can not pause a One-Touch Recording. During tape

playback, press to freeze the picture. Press again to

resume playback. Details are on page 47.

REC(ord)/O TR Button

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a

One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 32.

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ANT(enna) IN Jack

Connect your antenna or cable

here. Details are on pages six-10.

AUDIO IN Jacks

Connect audio cables coming from

the AUDIO OUT Jacks of a cam-

corder, another VCR, or an audio

source here. Details are on page 43.

AUDIO O UT Jacks

Connect audio cables going to the

AUDIO IN Jacks of a camcorder, another

VCR, or an audio system here. Details are

on pages 43 and 55.

ANT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

OUT

VIDEO O UT Jack

Connect a video cable going to the

VIDEO IN Jack of a camcorder, another

VCR, or an audio-visual system (monitor,

laser disc player, video disc player, etc.)

here. Details are on pages 43 and 55.

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 video cable coming

from the VIDEO OUT Jack of a

camcorder, another VCR, or an

audio-visual source (laser disc

player, video disc player, etc.)

here. Details are on page 43.

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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30 Playing

Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

Turn on the TV.

Insert a tape in the VCR.

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever chan-

nel to which the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Insert a tape in the VCR. The PWR., VCR, and Cassette-Inside

lights will appear on the display panel. If the tape’s record tab has

been removed, playback will start automatically.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

If playback does not start autom atically, press the

PLAY/o button.

CH.

Press the STO P/p button to stop playback.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

Press the REW (ind)/{ button to rewind the tape.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Press the EJECT button to rem ove the tape.

S-VHS Q uasi Play Back (SQ PB)

Helpful Hint

This unit has a SQPB function that allows you to view a tape

recorded in S-VHS format. A tape recorded in S-VHS format will

play the same as a tape recorded in normal format. This unit

detects whether the tape is recorded in S-VHS format or in nor-

mal format.

• 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 light will

appear on the display panel. If it

does not, press the VCR/TV button

once.) Press the VCR button, then

press the PLAY/o button.

• Other playback options and fea-

tures are on pages 44-57.

• When you play a tape recorded in

S-VHS format on this unit, you can

not get the high resolution that

would be available on an S-VHS

VCR. Noise lines (black and white

streaks) may appear on the picture.

• If REPEAT PLAY is set to ON, play-

back will begin automatically, even

when the record tab is intact.

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Recording 31

Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.

Turn on the TV.

Insert a tape in the VCR.

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever chan-

nel to which the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR.

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Press the VCR button.

STATUS/EXIT

If the VCR light appears on the display panel, go to step 5. If the

VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button

once.

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed

appears briefly on the screen. (Details about tape speed are on

page 36.)

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Use the CH(annel) o/p button or the Num ber buttons to

select the channel to be recorded.

Press the REC(ord)/O TR button once to start recording.

The Record light will appear.

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

the 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 the screen.

To pause the recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button

once. The Record light will flash. To resum e recording, press

the REC(ord)/O TR button or press the PAUSE/STILL

button again. The Record light will come on again.

To stop recording, press the STO P/p button.

• Other recording options are on

pages 32-43.

• 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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32 One-Touch Recording

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.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

● Select a recording speed (SP, 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 light will appear on

the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Press the VCR button.

CH.

Press the CH(annel) o/p button or the Num ber buttons

to select the channel you want to record.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

Press the REC(ord)/O TR button repeatedly until the

desired recording length (30 m inutes to eight hours)

appears on the screen. Recording will begin immediately. The

Record light and the Timer light will appear on the display panel.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

OTR (0:30)

CH12

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 the screen.

• If you begin an OTR when another

recording is paused, the OTR will

begin.

To stop an O TR before recording is finished, press the

STO P/p 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. See

page 26 for details.) The Record light will remain on the display

panel of the VCR, but the Timer light will disappear.

• You can not pause an OTR.

• If the preset time for a timer record-

ing comes up during an OTR, the

OTR has priority. A message will

remind you when the timer recording

was scheduled to begin. You may let

the OTR continue; the timer recording

will not take place. Or, stop the OTR

and turn off the VCR immediately.

The timer recording will take place if

you turn off the VCR before the timer

recording’s scheduled start time.

• If the end of the tape is reached dur-

ing a One-Touch Recording, the VCR

will eject the tape and turn itself off.

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Recording One Channel/Watching Another 33

3&7

Press the VCR button.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start a recording of

the current channel. (See page 31.)

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.

The VCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel.

STATUS/EXIT

Press the TV button, then press the CH(annel) o/p or

Num ber buttons to choose the channel you want to

watch at the TV. (If the VCR remote control doesn’t operate

your TV, use the TV remote control to select the channel.)

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

To return to the channel being recorded, press the TV but-

ton, then select channel 03 or 04 at the TV (whichever channel

to which the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set).

(If the VCR remote control doesn’t operate your TV, use the TV

remote control to select channel 03 or 04.)

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Press the VCR button.

1&6

Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR posi-

tion. The VCR light will appear on the display panel. The channel

being recorded will appear on the screen.

Press the STO P/p button to stop the recording.

Helpful Hints

• If your VCR remote control does not

operate your TV, see page 21 for

more information.

• 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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34 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.

POWER

EJECT

● 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 light will appear on the

display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

CH.

OFF

RECORD LINK

TO END PUSH EXIT

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

PRO GRAM, then press the F.FW D/B button.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ ONCE

DAILY

WEEKLY

PROGRAM REVIEW

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

a O NCE, DAILY, or 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.

DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)

PROGRAM -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-

Helpful Hint

Daily

Recording

(exam ple)

• 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.

SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER

TO END PUSH EXIT

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Use the Num ber buttons (1-8) to select a slot in which to

store the tim er recording. There are eight slots. Numbers for

open slots will flash on the screen.

4-7

NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has been used already to

store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on the

screen briefly. Information about the program in that slot will appear on

the screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button, then select

another number.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Use the Num ber buttons to enter the channel you want to

record.

STATUS/EXIT

● Cable Users, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for

the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0,6. If

you only press the Number 6 button, channel 6 will be selected

after a brief delay. There also may be a brief delay when you select

channels 10, 11, and 12. If you want to select channels 100 and

above, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number. For exam-

ple, to select channel 117, press 1, 1, 7.

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

Antenna Users, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for

the quickest results. For example, to select channel 5, press 0,5. If

you only press the Number 5 button, channel 5 will be selected

after a brief delay.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

● If you are recording from line input, press 0,0 to select AV REAR.

● If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, enter the Cable Box/DBS out-

put channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable Box/DBS to the channel

you want to record. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer

recording. See page eight for details.

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

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

– – : – –

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

Helpful Hints

• Entries that do not match the VCR’s

clock or calendar will cause a ques-

tion mark to appear on the screen.

• If you are recording from line input,

connect the audio and video cables

to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN

jacks on the back of the VCR.

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

09:30 PM

– – : – –

TIME OFF

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

(Please see illustration on page 43.)

Instructions continue on page 36.

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36 Timer Recording (cont’d)

Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed or the

Num ber 2 button to record in SLP speed. (See the chart

below.) You cannot use the SPEED button at this time.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

POWER

EJECT

PROGRAM

CHANNEL

TIME ON

TIME OFF

REC SPEED

SP=1 SLP=2

09:30 PM

11:00 PM

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

STOP

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

REW

F.FWD

STATUS/EXIT

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, 2000, 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).

ONE TIME PROGRAM

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

PROGRAM

CHANNEL

TIME ON

TIME OFF

REC SPEED

START DATE

CBL/DBS

09:30 PM

11:00 PM

SLP

07/10/00

MON.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-

PLETED / PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING

will appear on the screen briefly. (If PROGRAM NOT COMPLET-

ED appears, try again from step 1.)

Turn off the VCR

for the recording.

Insert a tape in

the VCR.

Leave the Cable

Box/DBS on

Press the PO W ER button to 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.

(if applicable).

Cassette type / Playback Time

Tape Speeds

Tape Speed

SP (standard play)

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 (SP or SLP) using the SPEED

button. You cannot record in LP speed.

2 hrs.

1 hr.

LP (long play)

(playback only)

4 hrs.

6 hrs.

2 hrs.

3 hrs.

20 mins.

SLP (super long play)

8 hrs.

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Timer Recording (cont’d) 37

Checking or Cancelling Tim er Recordings

2-4

POWER

EJECT

With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear

on the display panel), press the VCR button, then press the

MENU button.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

PRO GRAM, then press the F.FW D/B button.

STATUS/EXIT

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 the screen. If no timer recordings

are set, nothing will happen when you press the F.FWD/B button.

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

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.

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

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.

Helpful Hints

• CLASH may flash on the screen

when you finish setting a timer

Repeat steps 1 - 4 to m ake sure you have cleared the cor-

rect tim er recording.

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

overlapping timer recording.

• To stop a started timer recording,

press the STOP/EJECT button on the

VCR.

• With ShowGuard, if the power fails

for more than one minute, pro-

grammed timer recordings will be

restored when the clock is reset.

Details are on page 58.

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38 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System

First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR

Plus+ programming system to work properly.

Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and

since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must program the VCR with your local channel infor-

mation. To fill in the boxes, you will need 1) a cable channel list, if applicable (you can request one from

your cable company), and 2) a chart that lists VCR Plus+ channel numbers, which you can find in your TV

guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper.

NO TE: If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, the Cable/TV channel m ust be 3 or 4 (the Cable

Box/DBS output channel) for every VCR Plus+ channel.

Channels

Station

Call Letters

Station

Call Letters

VCR PLUS+ CH. CABLE/TV CH.

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Examine the lists on

page 38.

Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in the VCR

PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns. For stations whose VCR

Plus+ and Cable/TV channels do not match, you must tell the VCR

the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers by following steps

3-7. Make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.

4-6

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select

VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

STATUS/EXIT

SELECT op CHOOSE

→REPEAT PLAY

OFF

ON SCREEN MODE

AUDIO OUT

LANGUAGE

CH.

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TO END PUSH EXIT

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

VCR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

VCR PLUS+

124

CABLE/TV

124

125

– – – – –

TO SELECT CH PUSH op

THEN ENTER CH NO.

TO END PUSH EXIT

Look at the lists you filled in on page 38. For stations whose VCR

Plus+ and Cable/TV channels do not m atch, press the

PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button until the arrow is

beside the VCR Plus+ channel you need. Then, press the

Num ber buttons to enter the corresponding Cable/TV

channel from your list. Enter all the stations on your list.

● If you are recording from line input, press 0,0 to select AUX.

● If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, the Cable/TV channel

will be 3 or 4 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel) for

every VCR Plus+ channel. You m ust set the Cable

Box/DBS to the channel you want to record; leave the

Cable Box/DBS on for the tim er recording.

Helpful Hints

• To erase a Cable/TV channel num-

ber, repeat steps 3-5 on this page.

Then, press the PLAY/o button or

the STOP/p button until the arrow

appears beside the Cable/TV chan-

nel you need to erase. Press the

CLEAR button, then press the STA-

TUS/EXIT button.

• When you receive the VCR, all the

VCR Plus+ channel numbers and

Cable/TV channel numbers are the

VCR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP

VCR PLUS+

124

CABLE/TV

124

125

– – – – – 23

same.

• If you are recording from line input,

TO SELECT CH PUSH op

THEN ENTER CH NO.

TO END PUSH EXIT

connect the audio and video cables

to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN

jacks on the back of the VCR.

(Please see illustration on page 43.)

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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40 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System

Follow these steps to set a timer recording with the PlusCode

programming numbers in your TV guide. Before you begin:

POWER

EJECT

● Set up the channels at the VCR (page 12).

● Set up the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers (pages

38-39).

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

● Set the clock (pages 15-18).

● Put a tape in the VCR.

PLAY

● Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does

not, press the VCR/TV button once.

Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Press the VCR button.

CH.

Press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER button.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+ PROG.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

PLUS CODE : – – – – – – – –

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the Num ber buttons to enter the PlusCode pro-

gram m ing num ber of the program you wish to record.

Then, press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER button.

VCR PLUS+ PROG.

Helpful Hints

PLUS CODE : 13285 – – –

• CODE ERROR may flash on the

TO SET PUSH VCR+

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

screen after step 3 if you enter an

incorrect PlusCode programming

number (for example, one that is too

short). The previous screen will

appear. Enter the correct PlusCode

programming number.

• If CLASH flashes on the screen after

step 3, the timer recording you just

programmed and another timer

recording overlap. The current timer

recording will not occur.

• If you select DAILY at step 4, ERROR

may flash on the screen if the pro-

gram you want to record is broadcast

on a Saturday or Sunday.

• If you enter a PlusCode programming

number for a program that is on a

channel that you have not entered in

the VCR Plus+ Reference Map, you

must enter the correct Cable/TV

channel number. Details are on

pages 38-39.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

a O NCE, DAILY, or 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.

VCR PLUS+ PROG.

→ONCE

DAILY

WEEKLY

SELECT op CHOOSE

TO END PUSH EXIT

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Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed or the

Num ber 2 button to record in SLP speed. Your selection

will appear beside REC SPEED on the screen; SP=1 SLP=2 will

continue to flash. For details about tape speed, see pages 36 and

60. You cannot use the SPEED button at this time.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM

CHANNEL

TIME ON

TIME OFF

REC SPEED

10:30 PM

11:30 PM

SLP

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

SP=1 SLP=2

START DATE

10/10/00

TUE.

STATUS/EXIT

TO END PUSH EXIT

CH.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-

PLETED/PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING

should appear on the screen briefly.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR power. The

Timer light will appear. The Timer light will flash if there is not a

tape in the VCR.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

If the timer recording will take place several hours or days from

now, you may use the VCR until time for the recording. Just turn

off the VCR a few minutes before the recording starts. If you for-

get to turn off the VCR, PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER

RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two minutes before a

timer recording starts. Remove the message by pressing the

CLEAR button.

Helpful Hints

• To stop a started timer recording,

press the STOP/EJECT button on

the VCR.

• If you are using a Cable Box/DBS,

timer recordings are programmed

differently. See pages eight and

38-39 for details.

• You may use the VCR Plus+

Programming System to record pro-

grams on Cable TV channels up to

channel 125.

• If the power fails for more than one

minute, some of the programmed

VCR PLUS+ channel numbers may

be lost. In this case, repeat steps 2-

7 on page 39.

Turn off the VCR

for the recording.

Insert a tape in the VCR.

Leave the Cable Box/DBS on

(if applicable).

See page 58 for m ore hints.

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42 Auto DBS RecordLink

If you connect your VCR to a satellite tuner that has the Electronic

Program Guide, the VCR will turn itself on, record, then turn itself off.

First, read the owner’s manual of your satellite tuner; then, follow the

steps below. Before you begin:

● Use audio and video cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN

jacks on the back of the VCR to the satellite tuner’s AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT jacks.

● Press the SPEED button to select the desired recording tape speed

(SP or SLP).

● Set the clock. Details are on pages 15-18.

● 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).

Set the program to

be recorded on the

satellite tuner.

3-5

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Set the program to be recorded on the satellite tuner. Turn off

STATUS/EXIT

the satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner owner’s manual for details.

CH.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select

AUTO DBS RECORD LINK. Then, press the F.FW D/B but-

ton. The current time appears next to AUTO DBS.

• If you want the VCR to begin recording im m ediately, (or as

soon as the program is received from the satellite tuner)

press the F.FW D/B button again, then go to step 5.

• If you want to tell the VCR the tim e to start recording, go to

step 4.

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

SELECT op CHOOSE

PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

→ AUTO DBS

RECORD LINK

12:00AM

TO END PUSH EXIT

First, press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button until

the desired hour (AM or PM) appears. Then, press the

F.FW D/B button. Next, press the PLAY/o button or the

STOP/p button until the desired m inute appears.

Helpful Hints

• You cannot use the AUDIO/VIDEO In

jacks on the front of the VCR for an

Auto DBS RecordLink.

• To stop an Auto DBS RecordLink

recording that is in progress, press the

STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.

• If a program has copy guard protection,

it may not record clearly.

• When you use this feature, the first few

seconds of a program may not be

recorded.

• If your satellite tuner synchronizes the

recording start time with the broadcast-

ing start time, refer to the tuner’s

owner’s manual.

Press the F.FW D/B button. ON will appear briefly beside AUTO

DBS, then a “FOLLOW THE STEPS...” message will appear. This mes-

sage is a reminder to set the program on the satellite tuner (step 1 on

this page) and to connect the VCR to the tuner (as described at the top

of this page).

After 30 seconds, the VCR will turn itself off and the Timer light will

appear on the VCR display panel. The recording will begin either imme-

diately or at the time you set in step 4. The VCR will stop recording

when the program ends as set at your satellite tuner.

• When you turn on the VCR power, the

Auto DBS RecordLink will be cancelled.

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Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 43

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

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

OUT

3. RF coaxial cable

from the O UT jack

of VCR 2 to the

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.

Make the connections shown above.

VCR 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecorded tape in VCR 1.

VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2. The

VCR must be in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the display

panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)

Helpful Hints

• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO

IN Jacks on the back of VCR 2,

press Number buttons 0, 0, 1 at

step 5. AV REAR will appear on the

screen.

• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO

In Jacks on the front of VCR 2,

press Number buttons 0, 0, 2 at

step 5. AV FRONT will appear on

the 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.

• If a program has copyright protec-

tion, it may not record clearly.

• These instructions show you how to

copy tapes using two VCRs like

yours. Different VCRs may operate

differently.

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04, whichever

channel to which the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set.

Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Press Num ber but-

tons 0, 0, 1 or 0, 0, 2. (See Helpful Hints at right.)

Use the SPEED button to select SP or SLP at VCR 2.

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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44 Repeat Play

Follow the steps below to make the VCR play a tape over and

over.

3-5

Press the VCR button.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Press the MENU button.

PLAY

SELECT op CHOOSE

REW

F.FWD

→PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

STOP

OFF

STATUS/EXIT

RECORD LINK

TO END PUSH EXIT

CH.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

SELECT op CHOOSE

VOL.

CBL/DBS

→REPEAT PLAY

OFF

ON SCREEN MODE

AUDIO OUT

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

LANGUAGE

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TO END PUSH EXIT

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

REPEAT PLAY.

Press the F.FW D/B button so that O N appears beside

REPEAT PLAY.

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

1-4 above. At step 5, 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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Automatic Operation Features 45

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

the tape 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, press the CHANNEL o/p buttons on the VCR or the

TRACKING o/p button on the remote control.

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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46 Special Effects Playback

Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)

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.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

To return to playback, press the PLAY/o button.

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)

CH.

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.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

To return to norm al playback, press the PLAY/o button.

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Playing a Tape at Double Speed

During tape playback press the X2 PLAY button. The pic-

ture will play at twice the normal playback speed.

To return to norm al playback, press the X2 PLAY button

again or press the PLAY/o button.

Helpful Hints

• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will

work with tapes recorded in

Standard Play, Long Play, or Super

Long Play.

• LP/SLP means this feature will work

with tapes recorded in Long Play or

Super Long Play. For details about

tape speed, see pages 36 and 60.

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Special Effects Playback (cont’d) 47

Viewing a Still Picture

During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A

still picture will appear on the screen.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

To advance the still picture fram e-by-fram e, press the

F(ram e). ADV(ance) button.

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

To release the still picture and return to playback, press

the PLAY/o button or press the PAUSE/STILL button

again.

CH.

Viewing a Slow Motion Picture

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

During tape playback, press the SLO W button. The tape

will play in slow motion.

NOTE: You can control the speed of slow motion playback by

pressing the VAR(iable). SLOW button.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

To release slow m otion playback and return to norm al

playback, press the PLAY/o button or press the SLO W

button again.

Helpful Hint

• Slow and Still modes will automati-

cally switch to Stop mode after five

minutes to protect the VCR and the

tape from damage.

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48 Child Lock

Child Lock prevents use of the VCR by deactivating the VCR fea-

ture buttons on the VCR and the remote control. To set the

Child Lock, turn on the VCR power, then follow the steps below.

2-3

POWER

EJECT

Press the VCR button.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

Press and hold the PO W ER button on the rem ote con-

trol for 10 seconds so that CL appears on the display

panel. The VCR will turn off.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

W hen Child Lock is activated:

● The time will appear on the display panel. CL will appear on

the display panel every two seconds.

● You may insert a tape. However, the VCR power will remain

off and tape playback will not begin.

● You may press the EJECT button to remove the tape (unless a

timer recording is programmed or has finished recording).

● Timer recordings will take place as scheduled, even if Child

Lock is activated. CL will appear steadily on the display panel

during the timer recording.

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

● The TV and Cable Box/DBS feature buttons of the remote

control will still operate when Child Lock is activated.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

To cancel the Child Lock, press the VCR button, then

press and hold the PO W ER button on the rem ote control

for 10 seconds so that the VCR turns on.

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Smart Picture 49

The Smart Picture feature allows you to improve the VCR picture

during normal playback.

POWER

EJECT

Press the VCR button.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Press the SMART PICTURE button repeatedly until your

desired m ode appears on the screen.

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

[NATURAL]

[SOFT]

[SHARP]

CH.

Your selection will remain on the screen for about five seconds, then

disappear.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Helpful Hint

• When the VCR is changed to spe-

cial playback mode or stop mode,

Smart Picture mode is canceled.

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50 Time Search

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.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Press the VCR button.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

Press the TIME SEARCH button.

REW

F.FWD

STOP

TIME SEARCH

0:00

STATUS/EXIT

ENTER SEARCH TIME

CH.

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.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

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 3.

• 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.

• If the end of the tape is reached

during a Time Search, the VCR will

cancel the search and rewind the

tape. Details are on page 45.

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Index Search 51

This feature allows you to index the starting points of programs

that you have recorded on a tape. Then, you can easily rewind or

fast forward to that point.

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Exam ple:

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

If you are watching program number 4 and you want to fast for-

ward to program number 7, skip three programs.

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM

STOP

Beginning of tape

End of tape

STATUS/EXIT

Pro. 1 Pro. 2 Pro.3 Pro. 4 Pro. 5 Pro. 6 Pro. 7

INDEX MARK

CH.

Press the VCR button.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

Press the INDEX SEARCH button.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX SEARCH

INDEX REC END SKIP

ENTER INDEX NUMBER

Helpful Hints

W ithin 10 seconds, use the Num ber buttons to enter the

num ber of program s that you want to skip. For example,

to skip three programs, press Number buttons 0, 3. If you do not

make an entry within 10 seconds, the VCR will exit Index Search

mode.

• Every time an index mark is passed

during rewinding or fast forwarding,

the number of programs beneath

INDEX SEARCH on the screen

decreases by one.

• Up to 20 index marks may be

searched.

• This function will not operate in

recording mode.

• Press the STOP/p button to stop

the search.

• An index mark will be made auto-

matically at the beginning of every

recording. An index mark is not

made when a recording is paused.

• The time gap between index marks

should be greater than 1 minute for

SP recording, 2 minutes for LP

recording, and 3 minutes for SLP

recording.

W ithin 10 seconds, press the F.FW D/B button or the

REW (ind)/{ button to skip forward or backward. The

VCR will fast forward or rewind to the beginning of the desired

program, then begin playback. (The program numbers count down

on the screen as the searching progresses. To remove the on-

screen counter, press the INDEX SEARCH button once.)

• If the end of the tape is reached

during an Index Search, the VCR

will cancel the search and rewind

the tape. Details are on page 45.

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52 Record End Search/Skip Search

Record End Search

This function enables you to search forward to the next

unrecorded portion of the tape (or to the point at which

recording was stopped).

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

Press the REC(ord) END SEARCH button. The VCR begins

fast forwarding to the beginning of the next blank portion of the

tape. SEARCHING FOR REC END will appear on the screen dur-

ing the search.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

The VCR will automatically stop when the blank portion is

reached. REC END SEARCH COMPLETED will appear on the

screen briefly.

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

SEARCHING FOR REC END

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Skip Search

This function enables you to skip forward 30 seconds at a time

during tape playback.

During tape playback press the SKIP SEARCH button.

The VCR will skip forward 30 seconds, then resume normal play-

back.

Helpful Hints

• Press the STOP/p button to cancel

a Record End Search or a Skip

Search.

• If the end of the tape is reached

during a Record End Search, the

VCR will cancel the search and eject

the tape.

• If the end of the tape is reached

during a Skip Search, the VCR will

cancel the search and rewind the

tape. Details are on page 45.

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Real-Time Counter Memory 53

Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a

tape location you want to refer to later.

POWER

EJECT

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.

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display.

STOP

1:08PM

CH10

STATUS/EXIT

TV STEREO

CH.

SLP

1 : 23 : 45

HIFI

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

W hile the status display is on the screen, press the

CLEAR button to reset the real-tim e counter to zero.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

STOP

TV STEREO

1:08 PM

CH10

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

SLP

0 : 00 : 00

HIFI

W hile the real-tim e counter is on the screen, press the

MEMO RY button so that M appears beside the counter.

STOP

1:08 PM

CH10

TV STEREO

SLP

0 : 00 : 00

HIFI

Helpful Hints

• The MEMORY button does not

function if REPEAT PLAY is set to

ON. Details are on page 44.

• 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 set the real-time

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.

counter to zero at a second loca-

tion, the previous real-time counter

to zero setting will be erased.

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54 Blue Background

If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is

received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be

blue and the sound will be muted.

Or, if you want to receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACK-

GROUND to OFF. When you select a channel that is receiving a

weak signal, you will see and hear the static in the TV program-

ming.

3-4

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow these steps.

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Press the VCR button.

STATUS/EXIT

Press the MENU button.

CH.

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

OFF

RECORD LINK

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

TO END PUSH EXIT

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

INDEX REC END SKIP

VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ REPEAT PLAY

OFF

ON SCREEN MODE

AUDIO OUT

LANGUAGE

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

BLUE BACKGRO UND. Then, press the F.FW D/B button

repeatedly so that O FF (or O N) appears beside BLUE

BACKGRO UND.

SELECT op CHOOSE

REPEAT PLAY

OFF

ON SCREEN MODE

AUDIO OUT

LANGUAGE

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

→ BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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Multi-Channel Television Sound System 55

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.

Read the directions on this page to familiarize yourself with your VCR’s stereo and second audio setups.

Then follow the directions on page 56 to record in stereo or second audio and the directions on page 57

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 56 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 56. 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 Single-Speaker TV, just use one

of the connections shown, then follow the steps on pages 56-57.

Single-

Speaker TV

Monitor

Stereo

Speaker TV

Stereo Amplifier

or Receiver

O R, connect only the RF coaxial cable

(supplied) to the VCR’s O UT Jack and

to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.

ANT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

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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56 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (cont’d)

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2-3

SELECT op CHOOSE

POWER

EJECT

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

OFF

RECORD LINK

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

TO END PUSH EXIT

PLAY

REW

F.FWD

STOP

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

STATUS/EXIT

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ AUTO PROGRAMMING

ADD/DELETE CH

CH MEMORY REVIEW

TV STEREO

CH.

2ND AUDIO

TO END PUSH EXIT

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

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.

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

SELECT op CHOOSE

AUTO PROGRAMMING

ADD/DELETE CH

CH MEMORY REVIEW

TV STEREO

→ 2ND AUDIO

TO END PUSH EXIT

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

To record, select the channel to be recorded using the

CH(annel) o/p button, then go to step 6.

Helpful Hints

• You can only receive and record in

stereo or second audio programs

that are broadcast in stereo or sec-

ond audio. You can only play in

stereo or second audio tapes that

were recorded in stereo or second

audio. Please see page 55 to deter-

mine if the program you want to

watch/record is being broadcast in

stereo or second audio.

Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start recording.

• If you select second audio when

second audio is not available, the

VCR will record normal audio.

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Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System 57

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 1-5.

2-4

POWER

EJECT

VCR/TV

SPEED

MEMORY

REC/OTR

PAUSE/STILL

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

PLAY

SELECT op CHOOSE

REW

F.FWD

→ PROGRAM

VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP

SET CLOCK

AUTO DBS

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

OFF

RECORD LINK

TO END PUSH EXIT

CH.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to

select VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

VOL.

CBL/DBS

SELECT op CHOOSE

→ REPEAT PLAY

OFF

ON SCREEN MODE

AUDIO OUT

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

VAR.SLOW

SLOW

LANGUAGE

VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

TRACKING

F.ADV

X2 PLAY

BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TO END PUSH EXIT

SMART

PICTURE TIME

INDEX REC END SKIP

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to

select AUDIO O UT, then press the F.FW D/B button.

Helpful Hints

• All programs are automatically

recorded in both Hi-Fi stereo sound

and in monaural sound.

SELECT op

→HIFI

MONO

• 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.

TO END PUSH EXIT

• 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.

At step 4, press the PLAY/o button

or the STOP/p button to select

MONO. Press the STATUS/EXIT

button. HIFI will disappear from the

status display.

Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select

HIFI. ON will appear to the right of HIFI on the screen.

SELECT op

→HIFI

MONO

TO END PUSH EXIT

• 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 59.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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58 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

• With ShowGuard, if the power fails for more than one minute, programmed timer recordings will be

restored when the clock is reset. (The clock will reset itself automatically if you are using the AUTO

CLOCK feature. Details are on pages 17-18. If you are not using the AUTO CLOCK feature, reset the

clock manually. Details are on pages 15-16.) The timer recording will not occur only if the timer record-

ing was scheduled to take place during the power failure.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if

applicable). Details are on pages six-10.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

• Check the TV/VCR position. Details are on pages 24, 27, and 28.

• Check the CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages six-nine.

The VCR will not perform a tim er recording.

• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 34-41.

• 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. Details are on pages 15-18.

• If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. Details

are on page eight.

• Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.

• Noon is 12 p.m.; midnight is 12 a.m.

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 light will appear on the display panel.)

• Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.

• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 45.

• TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from

the TV.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the rem ote control.

• Press the VCR button, then try the other VCR feature buttons.

• Make sure the VCR 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. Details are on page 28.

• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on 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 CH(annel) o button once.)

• Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.

The Num ber buttons won’t work for channels above 69.

• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan-

nel numbers as a three-digit number. Details are on page 25.

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TV program s cannot be watched norm ally.

• Put the VCR in TV position. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR light disappears from the display

panel. Details are on pages 24, 27, and 28.)

• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if

applicable). Details are on pages six-10.

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 connected completely to a power outlet.

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. Details are on page five.

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 (AV FRONT or AV REAR will appear on your TV screen

briefly), press the CH(annel) o/p button or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

• 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. Make sure 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. As long as the VCR status display indicates you are receiving a stereo

signal, 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 (single sound source) audio.

Cleaning the Video Heads

• Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may

become dirty. If so, use a commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized servicer clean the

video heads. Eventually, the heads may need to be replaced.

The playback picture is too dim , too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.

• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of

Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.

Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a

tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copy-

right protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may

fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs. This

VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.

patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights own-

ers. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is

intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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60 Glossary

AUDIO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of

the VCR which are used to record audio from another source

(IN) or to send audio to another system (OUT).

Autom atic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memo-

rizes all available channels. Then, when you press the CH(annel)

o/p button, 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/DBS.

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. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of

the VCR, select channel 002 (AV FRONT). If you use the AUDIO

and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR, select 001 (AV

REAR).

If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CH(annel)

o/p button 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. You may

be able to operate your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast

System with the remote control.

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 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; playback only.

• 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 front and back of

the VCR which are used to record video from another source

(IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).

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Video Heads

Four heads – Hi-Fi

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

14W

O perating Tem perature

41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Relative Hum idity

10% to 80%

W eight

5.73 lbs. (2.6 kg.)

Dim ensions

15-3/4” (W) x 3-1/16” (H) x 8-3/4” (D)

(400mm x 92mm x 223mm)

Tuner Broadcast Channels

VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69

Cable TV Channels

1 – 125

NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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62 Limited Warranty

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER or PLAYER

90 days Free Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange

WHO IS COVERED?

service organization will attempt to exchange the product,

although there may be a delay if the appropriate product is

not readily available.

You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange

your product. A sales receipt or other document showing

the date that you purchased the product is considered such

proof.

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing

proof of date of purchase. Attach it to the owner’s manual

and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and pack-

ing 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, you may exchange the defective

product for a new product at the store from which it was

purchased or through Philips. This exchange is made at no

cost to you.

From 91 days to one year from the date of purchase, you must

follow the exchange procedures set out on the next page.

For an exchange during this warranty period you must pay

$29.95 for a new or renewed product. This reduced-cost

exchange ends one year after the date of purchase.

The replacement product is covered only for the warranty

period of the original product. When the warranty on the

original product expires, the warranty on all replaced prod-

ucts also expires.

BEFORE EXCHANGING THE PRODUCT...

Please check your owner’s manual before exchanging the

product. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may

save you time and money.

TO EXCHANGE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE U.S.A.,

PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Follow the instructions stated previously in the “What is

Covered” section, or refer to the exchange instructions on

the next page.

In the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, all

implied warranties, including implied warranties of mer-

chantability 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.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

•

labor charges for installation or setup of the product,

adjustment of customer controls on the product, and

installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the

product.

•

product repair and/or part replacement because of mis- TO EXCHANGE A PRODUCT IN CANADA...

use, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not

within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics.

reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable

or antenna systems outside the product.

a product that requires modification or adaptation to

enable it to operate in any country other than the

country for which it was designed, manufactured,

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 war-

ranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,

including any implied warranties of merchantability or fit-

ness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any

approved and/or authorized, or repair of products dam- circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or

aged by these modifications.

consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified

of the possibility of such damages.

•

incidental or consequential damages resulting from the

product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is

not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copy-

righted or not copyrighted.)

TO GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE...

In the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands, contact

Philips Service Solutions Group at 1-800-531-0039 to

obtain the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.

•

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.

a product that is used for commercial or institutional

purposes (including but not limited to rental purposes).

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.

WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?

MODEL #__________________________________

SERIAL #__________________________________

Warranty exchange is available in all countries where the

product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer

Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other

Electronics does not distribute the product, the local Philips rights which vary from state to state.

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O . Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800

EL6466E001 /12-99

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Limited Warranty (cont’d) 63

EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS

If your product is defective, you m ay be able to exchange it at the store from which it was purchased.

Most stores display a Return Policy. If not, ask the manager or sales associate how many days you have to exchange

a product with them. After the store’s return period has expired, you may exchange the product with Philips if you

have your original sales receipt.

To exchange your product with Philips (per the warranty conditions stated previously), rem em ber:

•

If you exchange the product within 90 days of the original purchase, there is no cost to you.

If you exchange the product more than 90 days after but less than one year after the day of original purchase,

your cost will be $29.95.

•

After 12 months from the day of original purchase, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at 1-800-531-0039

for information regarding out-of-warranty exchange.

If you do not have your original sales receipt, or if you have any questions, call Philips Service Solutions Group at

1-800-531-0039.

To obtain a replacem ent product from Philips:

1. Complete the Exchange Form below.

2. Pack the product and its accessories (remote control, rf coaxial cable, owner’s manual, and car battery cord, if

applicable) in the original box or a suitable alternative. You will receive replacement accessories with your

replacement product. For packing details, call 1-800-531-0039.

3. Put the completed Exchange Form, a copy of the original sales receipt, and the proper payment in an envelope.

Do not staple or clip these items together. Label the envelope “Return Documents Enclosed.” Place this enve-

lope in the box with the product.

4. Seal the box with packing tape and return the product, insured and freight prepaid, to:

Philips Consumer Electronics

El Paso Recovery Center

Suite A, 12375 Pine Springs Drive

El Paso, Texas 79927

A replacement will be sent to you via United Parcel Service (UPS) within 48 business hours of Philips’ receipt of the

product.

EXCHANGE FORM

Your Address (street address to which replacem ent should be delivered, no P.O. boxes allowed):

Name:

Street Address:

City:

Apt. #:

State:

Zip Code:

Paym ent Am ount: __________

Method of Paym ent: (Check one. Please, no cash or CODs.)

_____ Check or money order

Account number

Expiration date

__________

_____ American Express

_____ Visa

_____ Novus/Discover

_____ Mastercard

___________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________

Detailed reason for return, use additional paper if necessary: _____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Rem em ber, the return box should include the following:

•

The product,

•

Accessories supplied with the product, and

Com pleted Exchange Form and sales receipt, • Paym ent, if applicable.

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64 Index

ac power cord.................................29

accessories .......................................68

alt.ch button.....................................25

ant(enna) in jack...................6-10, 29

audio in/out jacks..............10, 28-29,

....................................43, 55, 60

auto dbs recordlink........................42

automatic

language selection....................11, 20

line input mode .................12, 43, 60

long play.....................................36, 60

lp ................................................36, 60

sp ................................................36, 60

speed button....................................24

standard play.............................36, 60

status display....................................26

status/exit button..............24, 26, 28

stereo

memory button........................23, 53

menu button .............................25, 28

mute button.....................................25

broadcast

receiving...........................55-56

recording..........................55-56

hookups.......................................55

still picture........................................47

stop/L button..................................24

stop/eject button ............................28

super high speed searching ..........46

super long play .........................36, 60

playback .......................................45

rewind, eject, off........................45

number buttons ..............................25

batteries ..............................................5

blue background..............................54

on-screen status displays..............26

one-touch recording......................32

out jack.....................................6-9, 29

cbl/dbs button......................5, 22, 24

cassette compartment ...................27

cassette-inside light ........................27

ch3/ch4 switch ........................6-9, 29

channel

pause button....................................28

pause/still button......................23, 47

play/K button ....................23, 30, 46

playing................................................30

power

button....................................23, 28

cord ..............................................29

pwr.(power) light............................27

table of contents...............................4

tape

duplication...................................43

eject ................................23, 28, 45

speed .....................................36, 60

time

search button......................24, 50

setting.....................................15-19

timer

adding...........................................13

deleting ........................................13

reviewing.....................................14

selection ......................................25

setup.......................................11-14

o/p buttons ...............24, 28, 45

child lock...........................................48

clear button...............................23, 53

clock/feature display.......................27

clock setting...............................15-19

connections ....................6-10, 43, 55

contents, table of..............................4

controls

real-time counter............................53

rear panel .........................................29

rec/otr button.............25, 28, 31, 32

rec(ord) end search button ..23, 52

record light.......................................27

recording

light ...............................................27

recording

cancelling................................37

checking..................................37

setting...............................34-36

with vcr plus+ programming

system...............................38-41

tracking button.........................25, 45

basic..............................................31

one channel/

watching another.......................33

prevention.....................................5

timer.......................................34-37

with the vcr plus+

remote ...................................23-25

vcr .................................................28

counter only mode.........................26

button...............................5, 21, 24

controls......................5, 21, 23-25

hookups ...................................6-10

position.................................24, 28

programming system..........38-41

remote control

daylight-savings time.......................19

display panel.....................................27

duplication........................................43

buttons...................................23-25

sensor...........................................28

using................................................5

repeat play........................................44

rerecording ......................................43

rew(ind)/s button...........25, 28, 46

rf coaxial cable .................6-9, 43, 60

var(iable). slow button ...........25, 47

vcr

button......................................5, 24

light ...............................................27

plus+

eject button......................................23

erasure prevention...........................5

programming system..........38-41

plus+/enter button.......21-23, 40

position.................................24, 28

vcr/tv button.............................24, 28

video in/out jacks..............10, 28-29,

....................................43, 55, 60

f(rame). adv(ance) button......24, 47

f.fwd/B button..................23, 28, 46

front panel........................................28

safety precautions.............................3

searching...........................................46

second audio broadcast

receiving...........................55-56

recording..........................55-56

sensor (remote)..............................28

showguard .................................37, 58

skip search button...................23, 52

slow

button ..........................................23

motion..........................................47

slp ................................................36, 60

smartclock........................................17

smart picture button...............24, 49

glossary..............................................60

vol(ume)

head cleaner .........................5, 59, 62

helpful hints................................58-59

hi-fi stereo sound system .............57

hookups

o/p button...................23

warranty......................................62-63

x2 play button ..........................23, 46

with cable box/dbs ..................8-9

with stereo tv.............................10

without cable box/dbs............6-7

index search button................24, 51

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SUPPLIED ACCESSO RIES

The following items are supplied with your VCR; they

are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.

POWER

VCR/TV

EJECT

REC/OTR

SPEED

MEMORY

PAUSE/STILL

REW

PLAY

STOP

STATUS/EXIT

F.FWD

CLEAR

CH.

MUTE

VCR

ALT.CH

CBL/DBS

VAR.SLOW

VOL.

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

TRACKING

SMART

PICTURE

SLOW

F.ADV

TIME

INDEX

X2 PLAY

REC END

SKIP

RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm

4835 323 27011

Remote Control 4835 218 37283

Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012

O PTIO NAL ACCESSO RIES

The following additional items are not provided with your

VCR, but they are designed for use with your new VCR.

To order these optional accessories, contact us at:

Philips Parts & Accessories Marketing Department

401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway

P.O. Box 555

Jefferson City, TN 37760

1-800-851-8885.

Stereo Audio and Video Cables (6 feet)

VHS Cassette Rewinder

#M61117

M61106 (gold connectors)

M61105 (color-coded connectors)

Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)

Fits VHS and Beta cassettes

#M61104

Six High-grade, VHS, T-120 Cassettes

#MHG1206

This owner’s manual is made of recyclable materials.

Remember to recycle!

As an ENERGY STAR^®Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics

has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR^®guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR^®is a U.S. registered mark.

IB8213E001

Printed In China

0VMN02447 / H59W0UD * * * * *

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