Magnavox VCR VRA431AT99 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder  
VRA431AT  
O wners Manual  
Im portant!  
Return your W arranty Registration  
Card within 10 days. See why inside.  
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Introduction 3  
W elcom e to your VCR owners m anual.  
This manual has six sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording;  
Playing; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’s features, which are listed  
below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features! So read on – and relax.  
Features  
• Automatic Channel Setup  
• Automatic Clock Setting with Time Zone  
• Automatic Head Cleaner  
• Automatic Operation Features  
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment  
Blue Background  
• Child Lock  
• Daylight-Saving Time  
• Display Panel  
• High Quality (HQ) System  
On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish  
One-Touch Recording  
• Real-Time Counter  
• Remote Control with capability to operate TV, Cable Box, and  
Direct Broadcast System  
• Repeat Play  
Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still;  
Slow Motion  
• The VCR Plus+ Programming System  
• Time Search  
• Timer Recording  
Safety Precautions  
W arning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose  
this equipm ent to rain or m oisture.  
Federal Com m unications Com m ission W arning: Any  
unauthorized changes or m odifications to this equipm ent  
void the users authority to operate it.  
This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is  
compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.  
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use  
only video cassette tapes which are labeled with the  
mark.  
Helpful Hint  
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 damage occurs.  
This manual, your new product, and  
the packaging contain materials  
that can be recycled and reused.  
Specialized companies can recycle  
your product to increase the  
amount of reusable materials and  
to minimize 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.  
Please find out about the local regu-  
lations on disposal of your old prod-  
uct, batteries, manual, and packag-  
ing whenever you replace existing  
equipment.  
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is  
provided to call the Cable TV system installers attention to  
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides  
guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the  
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer  
Electronics Company has determined that this product  
meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY  
STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.  
Using products with the ENERGY STAR® label can save energy.  
Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.  
Copyright 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights  
reserved. VCR Plus+TM and PlusCode® are registered trademarks of  
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ Programming system  
is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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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-Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Setting the Remote to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Description of Controls  
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25  
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Basic O perations  
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Recording  
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-37  
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39  
Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41  
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Playing  
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Inform ation You May Need  
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
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Before Using Your VCR 5  
Rem oving the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel  
A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR.  
Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off.  
1
Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control  
1
Rem ove the battery com partm ent lid on the bottom of the  
remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.  
2
3
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery com partm ent  
with their and ends aligned as indicated.  
+
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.  
Using the Rem ote Control  
Point the remote control at the VCR, 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.  
Erasure Prevention  
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings  
are not accidentally erased.  
1
1
2
To prevent erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver.  
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.  
VCR m aintenance  
Use only tapes with the  
mark.  
Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas-  
sette tape before putting the tape in the VCR. Removable  
labels can jam the VCR.  
Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel-  
lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.  
However, the video heads will require replacement eventually.  
Only an authorized service center should perform this service.  
Helpful Hints  
• Do not mix alkaline and man-  
ganese batteries.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries.  
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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System  
The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a  
Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System , please see pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo  
TV, please see page 10. After you hook up the VCR, go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.  
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
75  
ANT  
CABLE  
/
OR  
ANTENNA IN  
Jack  
(on back of TV)  
Cable  
(75 ohm)  
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack of your VCR.  
Back of VCR  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
OR  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
Cable  
(75 ohm)  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
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Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (contd) 7  
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the O UT Jack on the back of the  
VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on  
type (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.)  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
Antenna  
or Cable  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
ANT  
IN  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
75  
ANT  
CABLE  
/
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
ANTENNA IN Jack  
(on back of TV)  
exam ple only  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
RF coaxial cable  
4
Plug in the TV and the VCR.  
5
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used or least used in your area. Set the TV to the sam e channel. For  
example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4 switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on  
channel 03.  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
CH 4  
or  
CH 3  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
ANT  
IN  
CH3 / CH4  
Switch  
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
6
You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 11 before turning on the  
VCR.  
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8 Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System  
There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:  
You may view any channel.  
You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.  
You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.  
You may not program channels at the VCR.  
You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box/DBS  
output channel (channel 03 or 04), and set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record. When you  
enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output  
channel). (This is step 5 on page 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 03 or 04 (Cable Box/DBS output chan-  
nel) 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  
2
1
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
ANT  
IN  
AU
RF coaxial  
cable  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
Cable  
Signal  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
TV’s  
ANTENNA IN  
Jack  
RF coaxial  
cable  
3
Connections  
1
Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.  
2
Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/DBS to  
the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCR.  
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the TV’s  
ANTENNA IN Jack.  
Recording/Viewing Any Channel  
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the display panel),  
set the VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).  
2
Set the TV to the sam e channel to which you set the VCR. Set the CH3/CH4  
switch on the VCR to the sam e channel.  
3
Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable Box/DBS.  
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Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (contd) 9  
With this connection:  
You may watch one channel while recording another.  
You may not record scrambled channels.  
VCR  
1
Cable Box/DBS  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
2
ANT  
IN  
A
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3 C
VIDEO  
RF coaxial  
cable  
Cable  
Signal  
TV’s ANTENNA  
IN Jack  
RF coaxial  
cable  
3
Connections  
1
Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.  
2
Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on  
the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.  
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the  
Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.  
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another  
1
Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s  
CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output chan-  
nel (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  
buttons to select the channel you want to record at the  
VCR. Start the recording.  
2
Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV  
position. (The VCR 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).  
3
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  
1
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
Audio and Video  
IN Jacks on TV  
VIDEO (yellow) and  
AUDIO (white) OUT Jacks  
Video Cable  
2
Audio Cable  
3
Audio and Video cables are not supplied.  
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack  
on the back of the VCR.  
2
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.  
3
Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO O UT Jack  
on the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of  
the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV.  
(If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks, you must use a  
Ysplitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV’s  
right and left channels.)  
4
Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please  
refer to your TV owners manual for details.  
Helpful Hint  
This hookup will not give you stereo  
sound. To get stereo sound, use the  
connections on pages six - seven  
and select the channel to be viewed  
at the TV (with the VCR turned off).  
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Turning on Your VCR 11  
Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the  
remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly.  
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.  
2
1
4
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
1
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.  
3
5
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
2
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. 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.)  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
SELECT op  
ENGLISH  
ON  
ESPAÑOL  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE  
3
W ithin 60 seconds, press the PLAY/o button or the  
STO P/p button to select English or Spanish on-screen  
displays.  
Helpful Hints  
To skip this feature and play a tape  
immediately, insert a tape with its  
record tab removed. Or, to skip step  
3, press the MENU button. All on-  
screen displays will be in English. To  
skip step 5, press the STOP/p but-  
ton. Channels will not be pro-  
grammed, and CHANNELS NOT  
SET will appear on-screen.  
4
Press the MENU button. The display shown below will appear.  
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE  
TO VCR  
THEN  
.
.
.
PUSH CH UP KEY  
• When you turn on the VCR again  
later, you may see a message  
OR  
.
.
.
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP  
regarding AUTO CLOCK. Details are  
on pages 15-18.  
5
If you try to program channels  
when there is no antenna or cable  
connected to the VCR, programming  
will appear to take place, but even-  
tually a NO TV SIGNALS message  
will appear. Connect an antenna or  
cable to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN  
Jack and press the CH(annel) o  
button again. You may need to fol-  
low the steps on page 12.  
W ithin 60 seconds, press the CH(annel) o button to  
begin autom atic channel program m ing. AUTO CH PRO-  
GRAMMING IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will appear on-screen.  
The VCR will memorize all available channels. When all channels  
are programmed, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen  
briefly, then TV programming will appear.  
Now, when you press the CH(annel) o/p button, youll 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  
1
Press the VCR button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
2
Press the MENU button.  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
1
2
PLAY  
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
CH  
5
8
3
9
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  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
AUTO PROGRAMMING  
ADD/DELETE CH  
CH MEMORY REVIEW  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
AUTO PRO GRAMMING, then press the F.FW D/B but-  
ton. The VCR distinguishes between TV channels and cable chan-  
nels, and the VCR will place all the channels you receive into its  
memory.  
5
W ait for a few m inutes while the VCR sets up the chan-  
nels. When this is complete, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear  
on-screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel number  
placed in the VCR’s memory will appear on-screen. Now when  
you press the CH(annel) o/p button, you will scan only through  
channels you receive.  
Helpful Hints  
You can not enter the TUNER SET  
UP menu when you are in Line  
Input mode (channel 001 or 002).  
When you select channel 001 or  
002, AV REAR or AV FRONT will  
appear on-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.  
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Automatic Channel Setup (contd) 13  
Adding/Deleting Channels  
3-4  
1
Press the VCR button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
5
2
TV  
2
Press the MENU button.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
6
3
STATUS/EXIT  
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
4
7
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
ADD/DELETE CH, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
SELECT op ADD/DELETE B  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
124  
125  
1
DELETED  
DELETED  
DELETED  
ADDED  
2
3
ADDED  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
NOTE: If you have an antenna, channel numbers 2-69 will appear on  
the ADD/DELETE CH menu.  
5
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.  
Helpful Hint  
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 sig-  
nal, you will see and hear the static in  
the TV programming.  
SELECT op ADD/DELETE B  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
DELETED  
ADDED  
ADDED  
ADDED  
ADDED  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
6
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.  
To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON  
or OFF, follow these steps.  
1. Press the VCR button.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
3. Press the PLAY/o button or the  
STOP/p button to select VCR SET UP,  
then press the F.FWD/B button.  
4. Press the PLAY/o button or the  
STOP/p button to select BLUE BACK-  
GROUND. Then, press the F.FWD/B  
button repeatedly so that OFF (or ON)  
appears beside BLUE BACKGROUND.  
5. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.  
7
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.  
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14 Automatic Channel Setup (contd)  
Reviewing Mem orized Channels  
3-4  
1
Press the VCR button.  
2
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
Press the MENU button.  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
1
2
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
CH  
5
8
3
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  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
AUTO PROGRAMMING  
ADD/DELETE CH  
CH MEMORY REVIEW  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
CH MEMO RY REVIEW , then press the F.FW D/B button.  
A list of programmed channels will appear on-screen.  
If all the programmed channels dont 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.  
5
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.  
If you are using a Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System ,  
you m ust set the clock m anually.  
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:  
3-4  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
1
2
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  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.  
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
Manual Clock Setting  
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
1
Press the VCR button.  
2
Press the MENU button.  
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
Helpful Hints  
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.  
4
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.  
This VCR is ready for the year 2000  
and the years beyond. To set a date in  
the year 2000, enter 00 for the year  
in step 6.  
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16 Setting the Clock (contd)  
5
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.  
Entries that do not match the VCR’s internal calendar will cause  
a question mark (?) to appear on-screen.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
To make corrections, press the CLEAR button until the space  
for the number you want to correct is flashing. Then enter the  
correct number.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
TIME 02 :15 PM  
STATUS/EXIT  
MONTH – – / – – /– –  
7
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
6
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, 1999, press 07, 01, 99. The day of  
the week will appear automatically.  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
TIME 02 :15 PM  
DATE 07/ 01 / 99  
THU.  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
7
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 (contd) 17  
Autom atic Clock Setting  
2-4  
4
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
1
3
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
4
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  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
3
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
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. Go to step 4.  
AUTO CLOCK  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
AUTO CLOCK USES  
PBS CHANNEL DATA  
SET PBS CH. AUTO  
SET PBS CH. MANUAL  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
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-screen, youre 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 buttons to  
enter the channel num ber of the desired PBS station.  
When the current time appears on-screen, youre finished. Press  
the STATUS/EXIT button.  
NOTE: CANNOT FIND PBS CLOCK DATA may flash on-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.  
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.  
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 (contd)  
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  
1
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
1
5
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
2
CH  
5
8
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
9
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SET CLOCK  
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
AUTO CLOCK  
[ON]  
SET MANUAL CLOCK  
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]  
SET TIME ZONE  
(AUTO)  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
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 B  
AUTO  
ON  
ATLANTIC  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
ALASKA  
HAWAII  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select  
your tim e zone. ON will appear beside your choice.  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
AUTO  
ATLANTIC  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
ON  
ALASKA  
HAWAII  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.  
Helpful Hint  
SET TIME ZONE will not appear in  
the menu if AUTO CLOCK is set to  
OFF.  
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Daylight-Saving 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-Saving Time is set to ON when you receive your VCR.  
Turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF by following the steps  
below. Before you begin:  
3-4  
Make sure the clock is set.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
1
Press the VCR button.  
1
2
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
2
STATUS/EXIT  
Press the MENU button.  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
CH  
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
TO END PUSH EXIT  
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
SET CLOCK  
AUTO CLOCK  
[ON]  
SET MANUAL CLOCK  
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]  
SET TIME ZONE  
(AUTO)  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME. Then, press the F.FW D/B button  
so that O FF (or O N) appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG  
TIME.  
5
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.  
3-4  
EJECT  
1
Press the VCR button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
1
5
2
2
Press the MENU button.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
STOP  
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
6
TO END PUSH EXIT  
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
3
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
REPEAT PLAY  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
OFF  
VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP  
BLUE BACKGROUND ON  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
LANGUAGE, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
SELECT op  
ENGLISH  
ON  
ESPAÑOL  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hint  
If you accidentally select Spanish  
on-screen displays and need English  
on-screen displays:  
1. Press the VCR button.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
5
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
English or Spanish on-screen displays.  
3. Press the PLAY/o button or the  
STOP/p button to select PREPARE  
EL VCR, then press the F.FWD/B  
button.  
6
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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Child Lock 21  
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  
1
Press the VCR button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
TV  
2
Press and hold the PO W ER button on the rem ote con-  
trol until PL appears on the display panel. The VCR will  
turn off.  
1
PLAY  
3
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
W hen Child Lock is activated:  
The time will appear on the display panel. PL will appear on the  
display panel for two seconds every minute.  
You may insert a tape. However, the VCR power will remain  
off and tape playback will not begin.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
You may press the EJECT button to remove the tape (unless a  
timer recording is programmed).  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
Timer recordings will take place as scheduled, even if Child  
Lock is activated. PL will appear steadily on the display panel  
during the timer recording.  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
The TV and Cable Box/DBS feature buttons of the remote  
3
To cancel the Child Lock, press the VCR button, then  
press and hold the PO W ER button on the rem ote control  
for five seconds so that the VCR turns on.  
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22 Setting the Remote to Operate a TV  
Your VCR remote control m ay operate your TV. If the remote  
control doesnt operate your TV now, follow the steps below.  
Find your  
TV code.  
2
1&6  
1
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
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 24 - 25). If your TV  
doesnt turn on or off, or if the other buttons dont work, go to  
step 2.  
4
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
2
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
Find the brand of your TV on the list below, and rem em -  
ber the two-digit num ber beside it.  
CH  
5
8
5
TV CO DES  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
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  
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
3
3
Press the MUTE button.  
4
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.  
5
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.  
6
Repeat step 1. If the remote control works your TV, youre fin-  
ished. If the remote control still doesnt 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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Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System 23  
Find  
your  
code.  
Your VCR remote control m ay operate your Cable Box or Direct  
Broadcast System (DBS). If the remote control doesnt operate  
your Cable Box or DBS now, follow the steps below.  
1&6  
2
EJECT  
1
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
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 24 - 25). If your  
Cable Box/DBS doesnt turn off, or if the other buttons dont work,  
go to step 2.  
4
PLAY  
STOP  
REW  
F.FWD  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
2
3
6
9
2
CH  
Find the brand of your Cable Box or DBS on the lists  
below and rem em ber the two-digit num ber beside it.  
CABLE BO X CO DES  
5
8
5
7
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
..  
..............  
.............  
26 SAMSUNG  
ARCHER 01, 05, 06, 44 MAGNAVOX  
05, 06,  
40, 42  
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
.....  
CABLETENNA 01, 44 MATSUSHITA  
........ .......................  
CABLEVIEW  
04, 30,  
16, 17, 97 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
......... ...............................  
08, 09  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
42, 44, 52 MOVIETIME  
44 NOVAVISION  
42, 44  
..................  
........  
........................  
CENTURY  
CITIZEN  
08, 09 SIGNAL  
40 SL MARX  
11, 46  
26  
06, 40, 42,  
44, 52  
3
...............  
...................  
.........  
04, 30, NSC/NEC  
......................  
42, 44, 52 OAK  
................  
.........  
SPRUCER........  
16, 17, 97  
CURTIS  
08, 09 OAK SIGMA  
11, 46  
............  
..  
DIAMOND  
01, 44 PANASONIC 16, 17, 97 STANDARD COMPONENTS  
...........  
.........  
...............................  
42, 44  
EAGLE  
26, 40, 62 PHILIPS  
07, 23, 50  
.............  
......  
04, 06, 30,  
EASTERN/REGENCY  
PIONEER  
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  
There is no guarantee  
that the rem ote  
05, 06 TOCOM  
01, 33, 34, 42  
..........  
................  
....................  
GEMINI/JASCO  
04 RCA  
REALISTIC  
.................  
16, 17, 97 UNIKA  
01, 44  
.................  
.....  
44 UNIVERSAL 42, 44, 52  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
.............................  
......  
......  
01, 57 RECOTON  
44 VIDEOWAY  
07, 23, 50  
26, 40, 62  
07, 23, 50  
.....  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT REGAL 14, 15, 28, 41 VIEWSTAR  
will work your  
Cable Box or DBS.  
..... ............  
01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 83 REMBRANDT  
.... .........................  
ZENITH  
HAMLIN 14, 15, 28, 41  
01, 42, 44  
.......  
JERROLD  
MAGNAVOX  
3
01, 02, 03,  
04, 34, 83  
DIRECT BRO ADCAST SYSTEM CO DES  
...........  
.........................  
.......................  
98  
94,95  
RCA  
97  
SONY  
Helpful Hints  
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.  
4
W ithin 30 seconds, press the CBL/DBS button.  
5
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 2, 3.  
6
Repeat step 1. If the remote control works your Cable Box or  
DBS, youre finished. If the remote control still doesnt work your  
Cable Box or DBS, repeat steps 2 - 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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24 Remote Control Buttons  
EJECT Button  
Press to eject the tape.  
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 21.  
VCR Button  
Press to operate the VCR.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
PLAY/o Button  
Press to play a tape; press to release Slow, Search, or Still mode and return  
to normal playback. Details are on page 46. 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.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
MENU Button  
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.  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
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 at the Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox  
TV.)  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
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.  
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  
SPEED Button  
Press to select the recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on  
pages 36 and 50.  
REC(ord)/O TR Button  
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 33.  
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 44.  
PAUSE/STILL Button  
While recording, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause). 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 (still). Press again to resume playback. Details are on page 46.  
SLO W Button  
During tape playback, press to view the picture in slow motion.  
Press again to resume normal playback.  
MUTE Button  
Press to eliminate the sound at your TV. Press again to restore the volume.  
VO L(um e) o/p Buttons  
Press to adjust the volume of  
your TV.  
Helpful Hint  
Press the VCR button before pressing VCR feature buttons; press the TV button before pressing TV feature but-  
tons; press the CBL/DBS button before pressing Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System feature buttons.  
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Remote Control Buttons (contd) 25  
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 but-  
tons 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 pro-  
gram while recording another. Details are on page 32. If the VCR  
light doesnt appear on the display panel of the VCR, it is in TV  
position.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
REW (ind)/{ Button  
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high  
speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture  
stays on-screen. Details are on page 46. Or, if you have a Magnavox,  
Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, use the REW(ind) button to adjust the  
controls in the TV menu.  
STO P/p Button  
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.  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER Button  
Press to set a timer recording with the VCR Plus+  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
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 22 - 23.  
TIME SEARCH Button  
Press to fast forward or rewind the tape a specific length of time.  
Details are on page 45.  
ALT. CH (Alternate Channel) Button  
Press while in TV position 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.  
CH(annel) o/p Buttons  
Press to change channels at the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Direct  
Broadcast System.  
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.  
CLEAR Button  
Press to erase incorrect data when programming VCR functions.  
Also, press to reset the real-time counter. Details are on page 44.  
F.FW D(Fast Forward)/B Button  
When playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high  
speed. During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture  
stays on-screen. Details are on page 46. Or, if you have a Magnavox,  
Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, use to adjust the controls in the TV  
TV Button  
Press to operate the TV.  
Details are on page 22.  
menu.  
CBL/DBS Button  
Press to operate the Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System. Details  
are on page 23.  
Helpful Hint  
Buttons with a shaded description may also operate features of your TV, Cable Box, or Direct Broadcast System.  
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26 On-Screen Status Displays  
A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT  
button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status dis-  
play will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps  
below.  
If you select STATUS O N, then select CO UNTER O NLY  
O N:  
Status Display  
(exam ple only)  
Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o but-  
ton, the status display will appear for five seconds. After five  
seconds, only the counter will remain on-screen. You must  
press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove it. Portions of the  
status display also may appear when you press other function  
buttons.  
Current status  
of tape  
Time  
STOP  
12:00 AM  
CH10  
If you select STATUS O N, then select CO UNTER O NLY  
O FF:  
Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o but-  
ton, the status display will appear for five seconds. Portions of  
the status display also may appear when you press other func-  
tion buttons.  
SLP  
M 1:23:45  
Channel  
Counter  
and  
Counter  
Memory  
Tape  
Speed  
If you select STATUS O FF:  
The status display will not appear when you press function but-  
tons. You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the sta-  
tus display.  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
O N SCREEN MO DE, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
STATUS, then press the F.FW D/B button so that O FF  
(or O N) appears beside STATUS.  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
STATUS  
COUNTER ONLY  
[ON]  
[OFF]  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5
Helpful Hint  
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.  
You may not access a status display  
when viewing a still picture, during  
slow motion playback, or when the  
F.FWD/B or REW(ind)/s button is  
pressed during playback.  
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.  
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VCR Display Panel 27  
Cassette Com partm ent  
Insert a tape here.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
EJECT  
REC(ord) Light  
This light appears during a record-  
ing. It flashes when a recording is  
paused.  
Tim er Light  
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 Display  
The current time  
appears here when the  
clock is set. If the clock  
is not set, -:-- will appear  
here. PM will appear on  
the display, but AM will  
not.  
VCR Light  
This light appears when the  
VCR is in VCR position. This  
light does not appear when  
the VCR is in TV position.  
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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-screen. Details are on page 46.  
Rem ote Sensor  
Receives a signal from your  
remote control so you can oper-  
ate your VCR from a distance.  
STO P/EJECT Button  
Press once to stop the tape. When play-  
back is stopped, press to eject the tape.  
PO W ER Button  
Press to turn the VCR power on and off.  
PLAY Button  
Press to play a tape. Press to  
release Slow, Search, or Still  
mode and return to play-  
back. Details are on page 46.  
VIDEO In Jack  
Connect a 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 42.  
REW (ind) Button  
When playback is stopped, press  
to rewind the tape at high speed.  
During playback, press to rewind  
the tape while the picture stays  
on-screen. Details are on page 46.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
EJECT  
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 play-  
back. Also, press to remove ver-  
tical jitter in a Still picture.  
AUDIO In Jack  
Connect a cable coming  
from the audio out jack of a  
camcorder, another VCR,  
or an audio source here.  
Details are on page 42.  
VCR/TV Button  
Press to select VCR or TV position.  
VCR Position  
REC(ord)/O TR Button  
Press once to start a record-  
ing. Press repeatedly to start  
a One-Touch Recording.  
Details are on page 33.  
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 46.  
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Rear Panel 29  
ANT(enna) IN Jack  
Connect your antenna or cable  
here. Details are on pages six-10.  
AUDIO IN Jack  
Connect a cable coming from the  
AUDIO OUT Jack of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio source  
here. Details are on page 42.  
AUDIO O UT Jack  
Connect a cable going to the  
AUDIO IN Jack of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio system  
here. Details are on page 42.  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
VIDEO O UT Jack  
Connect a cable going to the VIDEO  
IN Jack of a camcorder, another  
VCR, or an audio-visual system  
(laser disc player, video disc player,  
etc.) here. Details are on page 42.  
CH3/CH4 Switch  
Set to channel 3 or 4  
to use your TV with  
your VCR. Details are  
on pages six-nine.  
VIDEO IN Jack  
Connect a cable coming from the  
VIDEO OUT Jack of a cam-  
corder, another VCR, or an  
audio-visual source (laser disc  
player, video disc player, etc.)  
here. Details are on page 42.  
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.  
1
2
Insert a tape in the VCR.  
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever  
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
2
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
Insert a tape in the VCR. The PWR., VCR, and Cassette-Inside  
lights will appear on the display panel. If the tapes record tab has  
been removed, playback will start automatically.  
6
4
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
3
5
STOP  
3
STATUS/EXIT  
If playback does not start autom atically, press the VCR  
button, then press the PLAY/o button.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
4
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
Press the STO P/p button on the rem ote control or the  
STO P/EJECT button on the VCR once to stop playback.  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
5
Press the REW (ind)/{ button to rewind the tape.  
6
Press the EJECT button to rem ove the tape.  
Helpful Hints  
If the tape you want to play is  
already in the VCR, make sure the  
VCR power is on and the VCR is in  
VCR position. (The VCR light will  
appear on the display panel. If it  
does not, press the VCR/TV button.)  
Press the VCR button, then press  
the PLAY/o button.  
• Other playback options and fea-  
tures are on pages 43 - 47.  
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Recording 31  
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.  
Turn on the TV.  
1
2
Insert a tape in the VCR.  
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever  
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
4
2
Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
TV  
3
3
6
Press the VCR button.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
9
8
4
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.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
5
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed  
appears briefly on-screen. (Details about tape speed are on page  
36.)  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
5
7
6
Use the CH(annel) o/p buttons or the Num ber buttons  
to select the channel to be recorded.  
7
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button once to start recording.  
The REC(ord) 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-  
screen.  
If you press the REC(ord)/OTR but-  
ton while a tape without a record  
tab is in the VCR, the VCR will eject  
the tape and PROTECTED CAS-  
SETTE CANNOT RECORD will flash  
on-screen.  
8
To pause the recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button  
once. The REC(ord) light will flash. To resum e recording,  
press the REC(ord)/O TR button or press the  
PAUSE/STILL button again. The REC(ord) light will come on  
again.  
9
To stop recording, press the STO P/p button.  
• Other recording options are on  
pages 32 - 42.  
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 Recording One Channel/Watching Another  
1
Press the VCR button.  
4-5  
1&6  
3&7  
2
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start a recording of  
the current channel. (See page 31.)  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
3
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.  
The VCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel.  
TV  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
4
8
Press the TV button, then press the CH(annel) o/p or  
Num ber buttons to select the channel you want to watch  
at the TV. (If the VCR remote control doesnt operate your TV,  
use the TV remote control to select the channel.)  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
2
3
CH  
5
8
6
9
7
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
5
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
To return to the channel being recorded, press the TV  
button, then use the Num ber buttons to select channel 03  
or 04 at the TV (whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on  
the back of the VCR is set to).  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
2
(If the VCR remote control doesnt operate your TV, use the TV  
remote control to select channel 03 or 04.)  
6
Press the VCR button.  
7
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-screen.  
8
Press the STO P/p button to stop the recording.  
Helpful Hints  
If your VCR remote control does not  
operate your TV, see page 22 for  
details.  
If you use a Cable Box or Direct  
Broadcast System hookup, you may  
not be able to watch one channel  
while recording another. See pages  
eight-nine for details.  
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One-Touch Recording 33  
The One-Touch Recording (OTR) feature allows you to set an  
immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before  
you begin:  
Set up the channels at the VCR.  
Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the SPEED button.  
Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tapes 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.)  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
3
2
PLAY  
1
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the CH(annel) o/p but-  
tons or the Num ber buttons to select the channel you  
want to record.  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
2
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button repeatedly until the  
desired recording length (30 m inutes to eight hours)  
appears on-screen. Recording will begin immediately. The  
REC(ord) light and the Timer light will appear on the display  
panel.  
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
OTR (0:30)  
CH12  
Helpful Hints  
3
To stop an O TR before recording is finished, press the  
STO P/p button or the PO W ER button.  
To check the time remaining for an  
OTR after the OTR has been set,  
press the STATUS/EXIT button.  
To change the recording length while  
an OTR is in progress, press the  
REC(ord)/OTR button until the desired  
length appears on-screen.  
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 REC(ord) light will remain on the display  
panel of the VCR, but the Timer light will disappear.  
If you begin an OTR when another  
recording is paused, the OTR will  
begin.  
You can not pause an OTR.  
If the preset time for a timer 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  
recordings scheduled start time.  
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34 Timer Recording  
Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro-  
grams while youre away from home. The VCR will turn itself on,  
record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin:  
Set up the channels at the VCR.  
2-3  
Set the clock.  
Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tapes 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.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
TV  
Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.  
1
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
CH  
5
8
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
PRO GRAM, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
PROGRAM REVIEW  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
a O NCE, DAILY, 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.  
Helpful Hint  
DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)  
PROGRAM -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-  
If you need to make a correction  
while programming a timer record-  
ing, press the CLEAR button until  
the cursor is flashing on the item  
you want to change. Then enter the  
correct information.  
Daily  
Recording  
(exam ple)  
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
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4
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-screen.  
4-7  
NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to  
store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on-screen  
briefly. Information about the program in that slot will appear on-screen. If  
this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button, then select another number.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
5
PLAY  
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the channel you want  
to record.  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
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 chan-  
nels 100 and above, enter channel numbers as a three-digit  
number. For example, to select channel 117, press 1, 1, 7.  
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.  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
If you are recording from line input, press 0,0 to select AV  
REAR.  
If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, select the Cable Box/DBS  
output channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable Box/DBS to the chan-  
nel you want to record. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the  
timer recording. See page eight for details.  
6
Press two Num ber buttons for the hour you want the  
recording to begin. Press two Num ber buttons for the  
m inute you want the recording to begin. Press 1 for AM  
or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
1
10  
– – : – –  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
7
Entries that do not match the VCR’s  
clock or calendar will cause a ques-  
tion mark to appear on-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 recordings  
stop tim e. (AM or PM will be set automatically.)  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
1
10  
09:30 PM  
– – : – –  
TIME OFF  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
(Please see illustration on page 42.)  
Instructions continue on page 36.  
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36 Timer Recording (contd)  
8
11  
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  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
1
10  
09:30 PM  
11:00 PM  
SLP  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
SP=1 SLP=2  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
STOP  
REW  
F.FWD  
STATUS/EXIT  
10  
9
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, 1999, 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).  
1
4
2
3
6
9
8
9
CH  
5
8
7
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
START DATE  
1
10  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
09:30 PM  
11:00 PM  
SLP  
07/10/99  
SAT.  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
10  
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-  
PLETED / PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING  
will appear on-screen briefly. (If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
appears, try again from step 1.)  
Turn off the VCR  
for the recording.  
Insert a tape in  
the VCR.  
Leave the Cable  
Box/DBS on  
11  
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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Checking or Cancelling Tim er Recordings  
2-3  
1
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.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
TV  
1
PLAY  
2
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.  
4
STATUS/EXIT  
5
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
3
CH  
5
8
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
PRO GRAM REVIEW , then press the F.FW D/B button.  
The timer recording information for the program in the lowest  
numbered slot will appear on-screen. If no timer recordings are  
set, nothing will happen when you press the F.FWD/B button.  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
4
Press the F.FW D/B button repeatedly to review all pro-  
gram m ed tim er recordings. If you dont 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.  
Helpful Hints  
5
CLASH may flash on-screen when you  
finish setting a timer recording. This  
means that the timer recording you just  
programmed and another timer record-  
ing 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.  
If the power fails for more than one  
minute, programmed timer recordings  
will be lost. Reset the clock before reset-  
ting the timer recordings.  
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.  
6
Repeat steps 1 - 4 to m ake sure you have cleared the cor-  
rect tim er recording.  
If the preset time for a timer recording  
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 recordings scheduled  
start time.  
See page 48 for m ore hints.  
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38 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System  
1
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  
Channels  
Station  
Call Letters  
Station  
Call Letters  
VCR PLUS+ CH. CABLE/TV CH.  
VCR PLUS+ CH. CABLE/TV CH.  
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Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (contd) 39  
Examine the lists on  
page 38.  
2
2
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  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
TV  
3
3
7
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
4
STATUS/EXIT  
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
5
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
6
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
6
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 STO P/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 chan-  
nel 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  
VCR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP  
VCR PLUS+  
CABLE/TV  
Helpful Hints  
98  
99  
98  
99  
1
2
– – – – – 23  
>
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.  
2
TO SELECT CH PUSH op  
THEN ENTER CH NO.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
7
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.  
When you receive the VCR, all the  
VCR Plus+ channel numbers and  
Cable/TV channel numbers are the  
same.  
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.  
(Please see illustration on page 42.)  
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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  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
Set up the channels at the VCR (page 12).  
Set up the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers (pages  
38 - 39).  
TV  
Set the clock (pages 15-18).  
Put a tape in the VCR.  
Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does  
not, press the VCR/TV button once.  
1
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
4
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
3
2
1
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
Press the VCR button.  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
2
Press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER button.  
VCR PLUS+ PROG.  
PLUS CODE : – – – – – – – –  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
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  
CODE ERROR may flash on-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.  
PLUS CODE : 13285 – – –  
TO SET PUSH VCR+  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
If CLASH flashes on-screen after step  
3, the timer recording you just pro-  
grammed and another timer record-  
ing overlap. The current timer record-  
ing will not occur.  
You may use the VCR Plus+  
Programming System to record pro-  
grams on Cable TV channels up to  
channel 99.  
If the VCR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP  
reappears after step 3, the VCR  
PLUS + channel number for the  
recording you entered was higher  
than 99. In this case, enter the cor-  
rect CABLE/TV channel in the map.  
Then, press the MENU button and  
continue from step 4.  
4
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 a program 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 a program 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 B  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
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5
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-screen; SP=1 SLP=2 will contin-  
ue to flash. For details about tape speed, see pages 36 and 50. You  
cannot use the SPEED button at this time.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
7
5
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
1
09  
10:30 PM  
11:30 PM  
SLP  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
SP=1 SLP=2  
START DATE  
10/10/99  
SUN.  
STOP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
STATUS/EXIT  
6
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
6
CH  
5
8
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-  
PLETED / PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING  
should appear on-screen briefly.  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
7
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.  
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  
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  
recordings scheduled start time.  
To stop a started timer recording,  
press the STOP/EJECT button on the  
VCR.  
Turn off the VCR  
for the recording.  
If the power fails for more than one  
minute, programmed timer recordings  
may be lost. Reset the clock before  
resetting the timer recordings.  
Insert a tape in the VCR.  
Leave the Cable Box/DBS on  
(if applicable).  
If you are using a Cable Box/DBS,  
timer recordings are programmed dif-  
ferently. See pages eight and 38 - 39  
for details.  
See page 48 for m ore hints.  
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42 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)  
1. Audio cable from AUDIO O UT Jack of  
VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jack of VCR 2  
VCR 1  
Playing VCR  
VCR 2 - Recording VCR  
ANT  
IN  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3 CH4  
CH3 CH4  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
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.  
1
Make the connections shown above.  
2
VCR 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecorded tape in VCR 1.  
3
VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2. The  
VCR must be in VCR position. (The VCR 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. AV  
REAR will appear on-screen.  
4
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04, whichever  
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.  
If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO  
In Jacks on the front of VCR 2,  
press Number buttons 0, 0, 2. AV  
FRONT will appear on-screen.  
• Unauthorized recording of copy-  
righted television programs, video  
tapes, or other materials may  
infringe on the rights of copyright  
owners and violate copyright laws.  
If a program has copy guard pro-  
tection, it may not record clearly.  
These instructions show you how to  
copy tapes using two VCRs like  
yours. Different VCRs may operate  
differently.  
5
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Press the VCR but-  
ton, then press Num ber buttons 0, 0, 1 or 0, 0, 2. (See  
Helpful Hints at right.)  
6
Press the SPEED button to select SP or SLP at VCR 2.  
7
Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/O TR  
button on VCR 2 at the sam e tim e.  
To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1, then  
press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 2.  
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Repeat Play 43  
Follow the steps below to make the VCR play a tape over and  
over.  
3
1
Press the VCR button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
2
TV  
2
Press the MENU button.  
PLAY  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
REW  
F.FWD  
5
6
STOP  
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
SET CLOCK  
STATUS/EXIT  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
TO END PUSH EXIT  
CH  
5
8
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
3
VOL  
0
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.  
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
SELECT op CHOOSE B  
REPEAT PLAY  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
OFF  
VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP  
BLUE BACKGROUND ON  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select  
REPEAT PLAY.  
5
Press the F.FW D/B button so that O N appears beside  
REPEAT PLAY.  
6
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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44 Real-Time Counter Memory  
Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a  
tape location you want to refer to later.  
1
Press the VCR button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
2
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.  
1
2
3
PLAY  
6
4
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
3
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display.  
CH  
5
8
STOP  
1:08PM  
CH10  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
SLP  
1 : 23 : 45  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
4
5
W hile the status display is on-screen, press the CLEAR  
button to reset the real-tim e counter to zero.  
STOP  
1:08 PM  
CH10  
SLP  
0 : 00 : 00  
5
W hile the real-tim e counter is on-screen, press the MEM-  
O RY button so that M appears beside the counter.  
STOP  
1:08 PM  
CH10  
Helpful Hints  
SLP  
M
0 : 00 : 00  
The MEMORY button does not  
function if REPEAT PLAY is set to  
ON. Details are on page 43.  
6
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  
counter to zero at a second loca-  
tion, the previous real-time counter  
to zero setting will be erased.  
To go to a tape location where the real-tim e counter was  
reset to zero, press the REW (ind)/{ button or the  
F.FW D/B button when playback is stopped.  
When the tape reaches the point at which the counter was set to  
zero, the tape will stop.  
Press the PLAY/o button to watch the tape.  
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Time Search 45  
Follow the steps below to program the VCR to search forward or  
backward on a tape a specific length of time. There must be a tape  
in the VCR.  
1
Press the VCR button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
2
1
Press the TIME SEARCH button.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
TIME SEARCH  
0:00  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
4
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
ENTER SEARCH TIME  
5
8
3
2
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
3
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
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.  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
4
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.  
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46 Special Effects Playback  
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)  
1
During tape playback, press and release the F.FW D/B  
button or the REW (ind)/{ button. A fast forward or reverse  
picture search will begin.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
TV  
EJECT  
2
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
To return to playback, press the PLAY/o button.  
STOP  
STATUS/EXIT  
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
CH  
5
8
1
During tape playback, press the F.FW D/B button or the  
REW (ind)/{ button, then press again. The VCR will now  
search in super high speed.  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
ALT. CH  
VOL  
0
SPEED  
TIME SEARCH PAUSE/STILL  
REC/OTR MEMORY  
SLOW  
MUTE  
2
To return to norm al playback, press the PLAY/o button.  
Viewing a Still Picture  
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A  
still picture will appear on-screen.  
2
To release the still picture and return to playback, press  
the PLAY/o button or press the PAUSE/STILL button  
again.  
Helpful Hints  
Viewing a Slow Motion Picture  
Slow and Still modes will automati-  
cally switch to Stop mode after five  
minutes to protect the VCR and the  
tape from damage.  
SP/LP/SLP means this feature will  
work with tapes recorded in  
1
During tape playback, press the SLO W button. The tape  
will play in slow motion.  
Standard Play, Long Play, or Super  
Long Play.  
2
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 50.  
To release Slow m ode and return to norm al playback,  
press the PLAY/o button or press the SLO W button  
again.  
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Automatic Operation Features 47  
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 tapes 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, then 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. (The  
CH(annel) o/p buttons on the remote control will not adjust  
tracking.)  
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you  
press the STOP/p button or insert a tape.  
You cannot manually adjust the tracking of a Still picture.  
However, you may press the CHANNEL o/p buttons on the  
VCR to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.  
Before  
After  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
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48 Helpful Hints  
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before  
requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.  
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of  
your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a  
moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If  
you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our  
representatives will be happy to assist you.  
No power  
Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.  
Make sure the power is turned on.  
Power Failure  
Timer recordings and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See page  
15 to reset your clock if you set the clock manually. See pages 34 - 41 to reprogram your timer record-  
ings.  
A TV program cannot be recorded.  
Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if  
applicable) (pages six - 10).  
Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).  
Check the TV/VCR position (page 28).  
Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six - nine).  
The VCR will not perform a tim er recording.  
Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 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 (page 15).  
The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one  
minute occurs.  
If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. (See  
page eight for details.)  
Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.  
12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.  
There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.  
Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.  
Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel.)  
Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.  
Adjust the tracking (page 47).  
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 (page 28).  
Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.  
Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).  
The VCR cannot be controlled.  
Check the Child Lock (page 21).  
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The Num ber buttons wont 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. (See page 24 for details.)  
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. For details, see page 28.)  
Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if  
applicable). (See pages six - 10 for details.)  
Tape cannot be inserted.  
Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.  
Make sure a tape isnt already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.  
Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.  
If a timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a  
record tab.  
Tape cannot be rem oved.  
Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.  
You have set a timer recording. Turn the VCR power on, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape  
and turn off the power for your timer recording.  
VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/O TR button is pressed or when the VCR power is  
turned off to set a tim er recording.  
Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).  
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 allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.  
Direct Broadcast System Hookups  
Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a DBS hookup. You  
may have to set your TV to channel 03 or 04, then make your channel selections at the DBS.  
With many DBS hookups, if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your VCR to your TV,  
you will have to put your VCR in Line Input mode (channel 001 or 002).  
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 buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.  
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50 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 buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.  
Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.  
Antenna VHF (very high frequency; channels 2 - 13) and  
UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 - 69).  
Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable  
Box.  
Cable Box/DBS O utput Channel: 03 or 04.  
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.  
Fram e: a still picture.  
HQ : high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides  
enhanced picture detail.  
Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-  
bing. 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 buttons or use the Number buttons to select another chan-  
nel.  
O TR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts imme-  
diately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.  
Rem ote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your  
VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance. 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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Specifications 51  
Video Heads  
Four heads  
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  
5.51 lbs. (2.5 kg.)  
Dim ensions  
14-3/16” (W) x 3-1/16” (H) x 10” (D)  
(360mm x 92mm x 230mm)  
Tuner Broadcast Channels  
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69  
Cable TV Channels  
2 – 13  
Midband: A – 1  
Superband: J – W  
Hyperband: A-5 – A-1  
Special Channel: 5A  
Ultraband: 37 – 94, 100 – 125  
NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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52 Limited Warranty  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair.  
WHO IS COVERED?  
tion will attempt to provide service (although there  
may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and  
technical manual(s) are not readily available).  
You must have proof of purchase to receive warran-  
ty service. A sales receipt or other document show-  
ing that you purchased the product is considered  
proof of purchase.  
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...  
Please keep your sales receipt or other document  
showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owners  
manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original  
box and packing material in case you need to return  
your product.  
WHAT IS COVERED?  
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your  
product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be  
repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days  
to one year from the day of purchase, all parts will be  
repaired or replaced, but you pay for all labor  
charges. After one year from the day of purchase, you  
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...  
Please check your owners manual before requesting  
pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there  
all labor charges.  
may save you a service call.  
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are  
covered only for the original warranty period. When  
the warranty on the product expires, the warranty  
on all replaced and repaired parts also expires.  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,  
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...  
Take the product to a Philips factory service center  
(see enclosed list) or authorized service center for  
repair. When the product has been repaired, you  
must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may  
keep defective parts.  
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?  
Your warranty does not cover:  
• labor charges for installation or setup of the prod-  
uct, adjustment of customer controls on the  
product, and installation or repair of antenna sys-  
tems outside of the product.  
• product repair and/or part replacement because  
of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other  
cause not within the control of Philips Consumer  
Electronics Company.  
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all  
implied warranties, including implied warranties of  
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,  
are limited in duration to the duration of this  
express warranty. Because some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty may last,  
this limitation may not apply to you.)  
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or  
cable or antenna systems outside the unit.  
• a product that requires modification or adaptation  
to enable it to operate in any country other than  
the country for which it was designed, manufac-  
tured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of  
products damaged by these modifications.  
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from  
the product. (Some states do not allow the exclu-  
sion of incidental or consequential damages, so  
the above exclusion may not apply to you. This  
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded mater-  
ial, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)  
• damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or  
tapes that have not been tested and labeled for  
use in two, four, six, and eight hour VHS  
recorders.  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...  
Please contact Philips at:  
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)  
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)  
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other  
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or  
implied, including any implied warranties of mer-  
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips  
is not liable under any circumstances for any direct,  
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages,  
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility  
of such damages.)  
REMEMBER...  
Please record below the model and serial numbers  
found on the product. Also, please fill out and mail  
your warranty registration card promptly. It will be  
easier for us to notify you if necessary.  
• a product that is used for commercial or institu-  
tional purposes (including but not limited to rental  
purposes).  
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?  
MODEL # __________________________________  
SERIAL # __________________________________  
Warranty service is available in all countries where  
the product is officially distributed by Philips  
Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where  
Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis-  
tribute the product, the local Philips service organiza-  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O . Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800  
EL4946E009 / MAC 6108/ 12-98  
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Index 53  
table of contents...............................4  
ac power cord.................................29  
accessories .......................................56  
alt.ch button.....................................25  
ant(enna) in jack...................6-10, 29  
audio in/out jacks10, 28, 29, 42, 50  
automatic  
menu button ....................................24  
mute button.....................................24  
tape  
duplication...................................42  
eject ................................24, 28, 47  
speed .....................................36, 50  
time  
search button......................25, 45  
(setting)..................................15-19  
timer  
number buttons ..............................24  
on-screen status displays..............26  
one-touch recording......................33  
out jack.....................................6-9, 29  
playback .......................................47  
rewind, eject, off........................47  
batteries ..............................................5  
blue background..............................13  
pause button....................................28  
pause/still button...............24, 31, 46  
play/K button..............24, 28, 30, 46  
playing................................................30  
power  
button....................................24, 28  
cord ..............................................29  
pwr.(power) light............................27  
light ...............................................27  
recording  
cancelling................................37  
checking..................................37  
setting...............................34-36  
with vcr plus+ programming  
system...............................38-41  
tracking..............................................47  
tv  
cassette compartment ...................27  
cassette-inside light ........................27  
cbl/dbs button......................5, 23, 25  
ch3/ch4 switch ........................6-9, 29  
channel  
adding...........................................13  
deleting ........................................13  
reviewing.....................................14  
selection ......................................24  
setup.......................................11-14  
o/p buttons ...............25, 28, 47  
clear button...............................25, 44  
clock display.....................................27  
clock setting...............................15-19  
connections ..................................6-10  
contents, table of..............................4  
controls  
real-time counter............................44  
rear panel .........................................29  
rec/otr button.............24, 28, 31, 33  
rec(ord) light....................................27  
recording  
button......................................5, 25  
controls......................5, 22, 24-25  
hookups ...................................6-10  
position.................................25, 28  
basic..............................................31  
one channel/  
watching another.......................32  
timer.......................................34-37  
with the vcr plus+  
vcr  
button......................................5, 24  
light ...............................................27  
plus+/enter button  
.............................22-23, 25, 40  
plus+  
programming system..........38-41  
remote control  
remote ...................................24-25  
vcr ...........................................27-29  
counter only mode.........................26  
programming system..........38-41  
position.................................25, 28  
vcr/tv button.............................25, 28  
video in/out jacks10, 28, 29, 42, 50  
vol(ume) o/p buttons.................24  
buttons...................................24-25  
sensor...........................................28  
using................................................5  
repeat play........................................43  
rerecording ......................................42  
rew(ind)/s button...........25, 28, 46  
rf coaxial cable .................6-9, 42, 50  
daylight-saving time ........................19  
display panel.....................................27  
duplication........................................42  
warranty............................................52  
eject button......................................24  
erasure prevention...........................5  
safety precautions.............................3  
searching...........................................46  
sensor (remote)..............................28  
slow  
f.fwd/B button..................25, 28, 46  
front panel........................................28  
button ..........................................24  
motion..........................................46  
slp ................................................36, 50  
sp ................................................36, 50  
speed button....................................24  
standard play.............................36, 50  
status display....................................26  
status/exit button.....................25, 26  
stereo TV hookups ........................10  
still picture........................................46  
stop/L button..................................25  
stop/eject button ............................28  
super high speed searching ..........46  
super long play .........................36, 50  
glossary..............................................50  
helpful hints................................48-49  
hookups  
with cable box/dbs ..................8-9  
with stereo tv.............................10  
without cable box/dbs............6-7  
language selection....................11, 20  
line input mode .................12, 42, 50  
long play.....................................36, 50  
lp ................................................36, 50  
memory button........................24, 44  
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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.  
POW  
ER  
VCR/TV  
VCR  
EJECT  
TV  
CBL/DBS  
REW  
PLAY  
MENU  
STOP  
F.FWD  
STATUS/
1
CLEAR  
2
4
3
5
7
VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
6
8
CH  
SPEED  
9
ALT. CH  
0
SEARCH  
TIM  
E
REC/OTR  
PAUSE/STILL  
M
EMORY  
VOL  
SLOW  
MUTE  
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm  
4835 323 27011  
Remote Control 4835 218 37241  
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.  
Monaural Audio and Video Cables (6 feet)  
VHS Cassette Rewinder  
#M61117  
Color-coded for easy connection  
#M61103  
Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)  
Fits VHS and Beta cassettes  
#M61104  
Six High-grade, VHS, T-120 Cassettes  
#MHG1206  
This owners manual is made of recyclable materials.  
Remember to recycle!  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics  
Company has determined that this product meets the  
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.  
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.  
IB8103E003  
Printed In China  
0VMN02337 / H3823UD * * * * *  
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