GE VG4065 User Manual

VCR User’s Guide

VG4065

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of contents

First Things First

Using the QuickSet Guide ................................................ 5

............................................................. 3

Setting Up the VCR

Using On-screen Menus to Set up Features ................... 8

Language Selection .................................................... 8

Cable Box Setup .......................................................... 9

VCR Channels List ..................................................... 10

Auto Channel Search ............................................ 10

Changing the Signal Type ..................................... 12

Adding or Removing Channels ............................ 12

Time and Date ........................................................... 12

Auto Clock Set Feature.......................................... 13

Setting the Time Zone ....................................... 13

Setting Daylight Saving Time ........................... 14

Setting Time and Date Manually .......................... 14

VCR Plus+ System Channels .................................... 16

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet .............................. 17

Additional Set-up Features....................................... 18

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .................................. 18

Auto Play ................................................................ 19

Auto TV/VCR .......................................................... 19

EnergySaver .......................................................... 20

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display).................. 20

....................................................... 7

VCR Basics

Remote Buttons .............................................................. 22

Component Buttons .................................................. 22

VCR Function Buttons ............................................... 22

TV Function Buttons ................................................. 23

Playing a Tape ................................................................. 24

Automatic Rewind..................................................... 24

Tape Eject ................................................................... 25

Recording ........................................................................ 25

Check the Safety Tab................................................. 25

Recording

Recording Features ......................................................... 28

Express Recording (XPR).......................................... 28

Timer Recording ........................................................ 29

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ System ..... 30

Stopping a Timer Recording ................................. 32

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ...................... 32

Copying and Editing Tapes Using Two VCRs.......... 33

....................................................................... 21

......................................................................... 27

Setting Up the Channel List .............................. 30

Using the VCR Plus+ System ............................ 30

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Program the Remote

Controlling Other Devices .............................................. 36

Programming the Remote to Control a TV ............. 36

Operating the TV ....................................................... 36

Other Features

Picture Search Options ................................................... 40

Forward and Reverse Search ................................... 40

Slow Motion .............................................................. 40

Frame Advance ......................................................... 40

Index Search .............................................................. 41

Zero Search ............................................................... 41

Commercial Scan (Search Button) .......................... 42

Tracking............................................................................ 42

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature .................................... 42

Time Counter ................................................................... 43

On-Screen Displays ........................................................ 43

Connections

Things to Know Before Connecting Components ........ 45

Connecting the VCR ........................................................ 46

Jacks and Cables ....................................................... 46

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .................. 46

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .......... 46

Choosing a VCR Connection .................................... 47

Advantages of A/V Cable Connections ................ 47

Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature..... 47

TV with RF Jack Only ............................................ 48

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ................................... 49

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

Used to Unscramble Pay Channels Only .......... 50

............................................................... 39

.................................................................... 45

................................................... 35

Reference

Front Panel ...................................................................... 52

Display Panel ................................................................... 53

Back Panel ....................................................................... 54

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................. 55

Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................... 56

Specifications .................................................................. 60

Cleaning the VCR ............................................................ 60

Limited Warranty ............................................................ 61

Index ................................................................................ 62

......................................................................... 51

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Welcome to your new VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along, there’s even a QuickSet Guide the first time you turn on your VCR, which walks you through several set-up steps at once.

Getting Started

Before this first step, though, learning about the time and date, your remote control’s features, working with channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features, feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information.

What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information, a detailed connections section, and a reference section including troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

➣

VCR BASICS

➣

RECORDING

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

OTHER FEATURES

➣

CONNECTIONS

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REFERENCE

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Step 1: What’s in the Box?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

Step 2: Install Batteries in the Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR’s remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect Your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the section, the back of the manual, for additional connection options.

Step 4: Plug in the VCR

Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

Connections

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OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

3 4

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

(TO TV)

Step 5: Tune the TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.

• If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with the remote’s TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See page 55 for more information about your TV’s input channel.

Step 6: Turn on the VCR

Press POWER on the VCR’s front panel or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide

The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the Guide appears.

Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue.

1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.

VCR Viewing Channel

A/V Input/Output Jacks Channel 3/4 Switch

When using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4. The 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see the VCR’s output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV’s video input channel with the TV and INPUT buttons on your remote control. For more information about video line input , see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the References section of this manual.

Continued on Next Page

FIRST THINGS FIRST

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or its video input (see page 55 for more information).

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks.

• Check your connections.

If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section.

Step 8: Access the Menus

The MENU and number buttons on the remote let you access, select, and change your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English

2 Espanol 3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions. See

Additional Set-Up Features

in the next section for

detailed information about accessing menus.

QuickSet Guide

To manually access the QuickSet Guide, display the VCR MAIN MENU and then select the Setup feature by pressing 5.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Additional Set-up Features

Below is a list of features that need to be set up before using your VCR for the first time. Many of these menus are covered during the initial set up, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section.

• Language

• Cable Box Set Up

• VCR Channels List

(Auto Channel Search)

• Auto Clock (Set Time Zone and Daylight-Saving Time)

• Manual Clock Set

• VCR Plus+ System Channels

• Remote VCR1/VCR2

• Auto Play*

FIRST THINGS FIRST

➣

SETTING UP THE VCR

➣

VCR BASICS

➣

RECORDING

➣

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

➣

• Auto TV/VCR*

• EnergySaver*

• Front Panel Brightness*

* Items NOT handled during the QuickSet initial setup and must be set manually.

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

➣

REFERENCE

SETTING UP THE VCR

Using On-screen Menus to Set up Features

You can set up your VCR’s features by using the remote control’s buttons to enter your choices from on-screen instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section. For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same numbered button on the remote control to select it.

Language Selection

If you did not complete this step in the previous section using the QuickSet Guide, it is time to select your preferred language. Once this step is complete, all on-screen displays will appear in that language.

1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English

2 Espanol 3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French). An arrow indicates the selection you’ve made. Once you have made your choice, press MENU on the remote to continue back to the VCR MAIN MENU.

Is Something Missing?

Not all the VCR screens will always be shown in this manual when explaining the features.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Cable Box Setup

This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel list 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of the three choices.

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels?

1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup

4. If you selected ALL Channels, enter the output channel of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press the INPUT button on the VCR’s remote to select the VCR’s video input channel if you used the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

Choosing the Right Setup for a Cable Box

If you use your cable box to receive:

ALL channels– enter two numbers for the output channel of your cable box or press INPUT if you connect your cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

Only SOME channels– choose this option if you only use the cable box to unscramble premium channels.

Cancel setup will take you to a screen stating your VCR will not control the cable box channel during timer recordings.

SETTING UP THE VCR

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4 or video)

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue

5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel.

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active.

all channels

, this step is not necessary.

Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

SETTING UP THE VCR

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel list 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options, your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left:

•

Cable TV

•

Antenna

searches for cable stations from a single channel

searches for local broadcast stations on all

channels

•

Detect Automatically

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

will make this decision for you

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels.

Auto Channel Search

Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory.

If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto Channel Search again.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Changing the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and ANTENNA.

Adding or Removing Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you don’t want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

Channel 115 is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (DaylightSaving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Selecting Channels

The Channel up and down buttons access those channels active in your VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock feature works.

Setting the Time Zone

1. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 3 again to display the SET TIME ZONE menu.

SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7>Automatic Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone.

Auto Clock Information

With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is turned on to the channel carrying the XDS signal.

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, try tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a channel carrying the broadcast information (usually PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the time does not set within ten minutes, set the time and date manually through the menu.

Check your local cable system or TV stations for availability of channels with XDS.

SETTING UP THE VCR

If “Automatic” is selected for the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system.

Setting Daylight Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October?

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3>Automatic Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving Time.

• If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the

DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Setting Time and Date Manually

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

Spring Forward; Fall Back

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for timer recording falling within this time frame.

In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.

SETTING UP THE VCR

TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was not found

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen.

SETTING UP THE VCR

VCR Plus+® System Channels

Using the VCR Plus+ system makes programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel list 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet (see next page).

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 46 4 - 3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

Use CH+/- to select Press 0-9 to change Press MENU to save

*Screen used is for an example only.

VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television 99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television 44 USA-Network 62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 1 94 Viewer’s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

VCR Plus+ System Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a complete VCR Plus+ channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.

SETTING UP THE VCR

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV Station Name

VCR Plus+

Channel Number**

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

HBO 33

ESPN 34

*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

67 Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-

Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping

Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International

Television Inc. 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia/The Weather

Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer’s Choice 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 2 94 Viewer’s Choice 3 95 Viewer’s Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada’s

Faith Network 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button, this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button to change.

PREFERENCES (PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE)

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO

0 Exit

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR.

SETTING UP THE VCR

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If you change the remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it.

Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press VCR on the VCR’s remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.

• Select OFF if you removed to start playing automatically.

Auto TV/VCR

do not

want a tape with its safety tab

Auto Play

For a tape to be able to start playing automatically, it must have the safety tab removed. All rented movies and purchased movies should have this tab removed.

This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.

• Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted.

only applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

• Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s video input and you don’t want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR. Refer to the of the manual.

Connections

section, toward the back

This

Auto TV/VCR

Pressing TV•VCR will still switch between the VCR and TV mode.

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display panel lights.

TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

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