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Model No. VG4267

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First Things First .................................................. 3

Setting up the VCR .............................................. 7

Using the On-Screen Guide .................................................... 8

Using the Menus to Set Up Features ..................................... 8

Language ........................................................................... 8

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

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

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

To Change the Signal Type ....................................... 11

To Add or Remove Channels .................................... 12

-time and Date .................................................................. 12

Set Daylight-Saving "lime ......................................... 12

Set the -time and Date ............................................... 13

VCR Plus+ Channels ........................................................ 14

Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu .. 16

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ............................................ 17

Auto Play .......................................................................... 17

Auto TV/VCR .................................................................... 18

Front Panel (VCR Display) ............................................... 18

VCR Basics ........................................................ 19

Remote Buttons ..................................................................... 20

Component Buttons ........................................................ 20

VCR Function Buttons ..................................................... 20

"IV Function Buttons ........................................................ 21

Playing a Tape ........................................................................ 22

Automatic Rewind ................................................................. 23

Tape Eject ............................................................................... 23

Recording ............................................................................... 23

Check the Safety Tab ....................................................... 23

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

Recording Features ............................................................... 26

Express Recording .......................................................... 26

"timer Recording .............................................................. 27

"timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................................... 28

Stopping a -13mer Recording ........................................... 30

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ................................ 30

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program) ........................................... 30

Recording Audio Only ..................................................... 31

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .......... 32

Programming the Remote Control ..................... 33

Control a TV ........................................................................... 34

Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........................... 36

Other Features ................................................... 37

COMMERCIAL_ _ADVANCE ................................................. 38

MOVIEI_I, ADVANCE .............................................................. 41

Picture Search Options ......................................................... 43

Forward and Reverse Search ......................................... 43

Slow Motion .................................................................... 43

Frame Advance ................................................................ 44

Index Search .................................................................... 44

Zero Search ...................................................................... 45

Blank Search .................................................................... 45

Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ........................................... 46

Tracking .................................................................................. 46

Time Counter ......................................................................... 46

On-Screen Displays ............................................................... 47

Audio Set-Up Features .......................................................... 48

Reception ......................................................................... 48

Tape Playback .................................................................. 49

Connections ....................................................... 51

Things to Know Before Connecting Components .............. 51

Connecting Your VCR ............................................................ 52

Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 52

Choosing a VCR Connection ......................................... 53

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ........... 53

Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature ............... 53

TV with RF Jack Only ...................................................... 54

TV with Audio/Video Jacks ............................................. 55

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only ................................. 56

TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver ......................... 57

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite Receiver ....... 58

Appendix A: Reference ...................................... 59

Front Panel ............................................................................. 60

Display Panel ......................................................................... 61

Back Panel .............................................................................. 62

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................ 63

Questions and Answers about

COMMERCIAL,I_ADVANCE ............................................ 66

Specifications ........................................................................ 67

Cleaning the VCR ................................................................... 67

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 68

Index ................................................................. 69

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and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that
you have a rewarding user manual experience. And, I
think you'll be pleased with the features that can be

accessed through the on-screen menus.

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The first three sections of the manual introduce you to
your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR up and

use the on-screen menus. Reading these sections

gives you the basic information you need to use
your VCR.

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The rest of the book highlights playback and recording

information, contains a detailed connections section,

and a reference section that includes troubleshooting
tips, limited warranty, and index.

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Step 1: Unpack 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 remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place batteries in the remote, matching the + and - ends of
each battery to the diagram inside the 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.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a

better connection. In order to hear stereo and hi-fi sound from
the VCR, the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks must be used. Refer to the

Connections section, toward the back of the manual.

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Step 4: Plug in the VCR

Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.

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 connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3CH.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 to see the
signal. See the TV Owner's Manual

Step 6: Turn On the VCR

The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the On-Screen Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR.
If you choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each

feature individually.

Go to the next step to understand how to move through and

change items in the menu system.

Step 7: Access the Menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change

menu items. For example, to change the AUTO PLAY setting, you

would do the following:

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1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN NENU

1VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR1

2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 Front Panel AUTO
5 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1

2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel AUTO

5 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.

Step 8: Set Up the VCR

Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.

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On-Screen Guide and Additional Set-

Up Features

The On-Screen Guide is a one-time procedure that takes
you through specific features to set up your VCR. In

addition to the Guide, there are other features you may
want to set up such as:

• Select a language

• Set up for a Cable Box

• Set up VCR channel list (Auto Channel
Search)

• Set automatic Daylight-Saving ]]me

• Set the ]]me and Date

• Set upVCR Plus+ channels

• Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 feature

• Set the Auto Play feature

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature

• Front Panel (VCR Display)

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Using the On-Screen Guide

The On-Screen Guide is an automated procedure that helps you
set up your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first

menu of the Guide appears.

Select a language.

Seleccione un idioms.
Choisissez une Langue.

1 English

2 EspanoL
3 FranFais

Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR

configuration.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or TV's video line input.

• Make sure 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 the VCR options individually, then go to

the next section.

Using the Menus To Set Up Features

You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature
that appears in the On-Screen Guide is explained in this section

as well as a few others you may want to set up before you
begin using your VCR.

Language

Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

On-screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown

in this manual when explaining
the features.

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VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English

2 Espanol
3 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Fran(_ais (French).

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output
channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for 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 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channet Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL

channels or only SOME
channels?

I All Channels
2 Only Some Channels

3 Cancel Setup

. If you selected All Channels, enter the output channel of

your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press
MENU.

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

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

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable

Box Setup is complete.

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at

the factory. Even though your VCR may come with a list, it's

possible that you may want to add or eliminate some

channels depending on whether they are active.

To 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 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

Cable Box Setup
All Channels: enter two numbers for

output channel of your cable box or

press INPUT.
Only Some Channels: if you only

use the cable box to tune
premium channels.

Cancel Setup: select to cancel.

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CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR PLus+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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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.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect

Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal
system you have attached to your VCR.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channeL 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this takes

about one to two minutes. The lowest channel is tuned once the

search is complete. Now, pressing CHANNEL up or down should
only select the active channels.

To Change 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.

Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in

your area may cause Auto Detect

to mis-detect. If this should

happen, select I or 2 for the

system you have.

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To Add or Remove 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
CHANNEL 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

Time and Date

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-
Saving "time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

Set Dayfight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

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Press 3to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date

2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

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Press 2 to turn Auto DST: ON or OFF.

Select ON if you want the VCR's clock to automatically

adjust for daylight-saving time.
Select OFF if you do not want the VCR's clock to adjust for

daylight-saving time.

Set the Time and Date

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

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

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SET TIRE AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --I--I--

Press MENU to cancel

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

Spring forward; Fall backward
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.

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Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen.

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SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 10/24/97 Friday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

The time will appear in the display panel. There is only an

indicator for AM. No indicator appears for PM.

VCR Plus+ Channels

Using VCR Plus+ can make 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 on the following pages.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio

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

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers forCableTV

(USA 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 MusicTelevision
49 The Nashville Network

38 Nickelodeon

64 NostalgiaTelevision

99 QualityValue Cable
41 Showtime

97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel

52 Turner NetworkTelevision
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits I
93 Viewer's Choice I
94 Viewer's Choice 2

55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta

60 WWOR-NewYork

See next page for Canadian List

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

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VCR Plus+ Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV Station

Name

HBO
ESPN

VCR Plus+ Channel

Number**

33
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Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel

Numbers for Cable TV

(Canadian List)

67 Allarcom PayTelevision/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment

72 Cable News Network-Headline

News

61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network

56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc

68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country MusicTelevision

63 Family Channel
62 First Choice

96 First ChoiceTwo
97 First ChoiceThree
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/TheWeather 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 I

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.

*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.

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VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 --
4 --

3 -> -> -> --
2 --
I --

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

. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your

worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46
4 --

3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
I --

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

Screen is for example only.

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 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel AUTO

5 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready toselectan itemfrom the menu tosetup.

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Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

If you own a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan remote that
has a VCR2, VCR2.LD, or DVD°VCR2 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 DVDoVCR2 button to change.

PREFERENCES

(Press VCR2 to Change)

2 Auto PLay: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF
4 Front Panel AUTO
5 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: OFF

3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF

4 Front Pane[ AUTO
5 Commercial Advance

Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2°LD, or DVD-VCR2 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 VCR1 on your compatible remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCRto 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 do notwant a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to
VCR2 disables the remote that

came with your VCRo

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Auto TV/VCR

This feature controls whether the TVNCR switch changes

automatically to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on.
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--This only applies if you connect the IN FROM

ANT. and OUT TO TVjacks of your VCR and TV and

watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TE

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.

Front Panel (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between AUTO,
BRIGHT, and DIM.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims
the display when the VCR is off.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.

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Learn the Basics To Get

You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to

begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.

However, there are other features that enhance the

enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren't necessary
to get you started. If you want to learn more about
your VCR, just keep reading.

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Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your
VCR, and if you have compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan
components, you may be able to control them without even
having to program the remote.

Component Buttons

POWER Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.
Also turns some compatible components on and off.

SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan
satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can

be programmed for other brands of satellite receivers. Also used
with the POWER button to turn on a compatible cable box (if
programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.

IFV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Also used with the POWER button to

turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the
remote to control the TV.

VCH Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or ProScan VCR and sets

the remote to control the VCR.

VCR Function Buttons

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in

the VCR's channel memory.

CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.

F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button

when tape is in pause.

FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow-
motion playback during play-pause. Increases speed during
slow-motion playback.

GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels. In menu mode, press

to go back to previous menu.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.

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INPUT Selects between the line input and the VCR's tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component connected

to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the "IV screen. Used to
select a menu item or exit a menu.

Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and

holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to

return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
POWER Turns the VCR on and off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express
recording.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow-motion

playback during play-pause. Decreases speed during slow-
motion playback.

SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADVANCE or INDEX, ZERO, and
BLANK search menus on "IV screen when VCR is stopped. Starts

COMMERCIAL_I_ADVANCE skipping during playback.
SLOW + and - Used for slow-motion playback. Press + to

increase the speed or - to decrease the speed.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).

STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.

TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow motion,
or pause. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action playback.

TVeVCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes
from the VCR or cable/antenna system.

TV Function Buttons

CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in
the "l-V'schannel memory.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

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GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel

and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.

INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (O through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing

two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and

holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen. Then press the other

two numbers.

POWER Turns the IV on and off.

VOL Up and Down Raises and lowers sound of TV.

Playing a Tape

1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel
(3, 4, or TV's video input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

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If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically
begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is
removed).

• Press FWD or REV to position the tape.

• If necessary, press PLAY.PAUSE (PLAY on remote) to begin
tape play.

• Press PLAY-PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.

• Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the

picture, if necessary.

• Press STOP-EJECT (STOP on remote) to stop playback.

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Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically

switches from pause to stop after a

few minutes to reduce tape wear.

Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking

which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking
is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR's power is

turned on.

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Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of

the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press

POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Tape Eject

Press STOP-EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to

eject the tape.

Recording

If you want to record something that you're watching, you can
use basic recording.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the

remote (see margin note for information about tape

speed settings).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP on the remote (STOP-EJECT on the VCR) to
stop recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like
during a commercial), press the PAUSE button on the

remote (PLAyoPAUSE on VCR) instead of STOR

Check the Safety Tab

No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape's safety tab is
in place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab

removed.

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SafetyTab

If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,

simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.

Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)

Gives the best quality recording,
but fewer programs can be

recorded on the tape. Special
effects such as pause, slow motion,

picture search, and frame advance

work well when you play back
tapes recorded in this speed.

LP (Long Play)

Your VCR is capable of playing back
tapes recorded in LR You cannot

record in the LP speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording

time of tapes recorded in SR
Special effects such as pause, slow

motion, picture search, and frame
advance work well when you play
back tapes recorded in this speed.

Cassette

T-120
T-160

Recording Time

SP SLP
2Hr 6Hr

2Hr 8Hr

40Min

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Several Recording Options

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to
operate your VCR, I'll explain the different recording

features that are available to suit your needs.

Recording Features:

• Recording (explained in VCR Basics
section)

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• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

• Copying and Editing Tapes

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio
Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

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Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a

program. (See VCR Basics section.)

Express Recording lets you start recording a program you
are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop

recording after a designated period of time.

13mer Recording lets you program the VCR to

automatically start and stop recording at a pre-

determined time.
timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the

VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some
IV guides.

Express Recording

Use express recording when you want to quickly record

the remaining portion of the program you are watching.

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Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on
the remote,

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the
recording duration.

REC CH 36

Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set Length

REC ¢H 36

Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set Length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase the
recording time (up to 4 hours).

The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you

indicate, and then automatically turns off.

Express Recording
Express recording is a grea;€way to

tape the last quarter of the game, or

the last part of a movie, when you

have to leave.

To stop an express recording, press

and hold STOP on the remote
(STOP.EJECT on the VCR) for a

few seconds.

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Timer Recording

You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

I VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.

3 Use VCR PLUS+ Code

0 Exit

3. Select 1 to Create a New Program

How often should this
program record?

1 One time
2 Daily (every day)

3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

4. Select how often you want the program to record.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable

Start Time .....

End Time

Start Date --/--/--
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to

select the line input), start time including AM or PM, and
end time. The start date is automatically entered based on
the VCR clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.

Timer Recording Information
Clock must be set correctly.

Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record
the program.

The output of your cable box appears
in the Channel item of the 11mer

Recording menu if you've set up for a
cable box.

PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.

TIMER lights in the display when you
turn off the VCR and have set up a

Timer Recording. TIMER flashes if
there is no cassette in the VCR.

For cable box, turn on the cable box
and tune it to the channel you want
to record before the recording is

to begin.

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Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10124197 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

I=SP 2=SLP

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and

turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you

have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a cable
box or if you get your "IV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do
it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information
on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.

Using VCR Plus+

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAZN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

$ Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio
7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

CHANNELS I

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46
4 --

3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
I --

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

Press MENU to save

VCR PLUS+

Enter PtusCode Number

(from TV Listing)

Press MENU to cancel

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3. Enter the VCR PlusCode shown in your local television
programming guide.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PtusCode Number

(from TV Listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.

How often should this
program record?

I One time

2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)

4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

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Indicate how often you want the program to be
recorded.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 FRI

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save

Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote
or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the

remote (if necessary).

Changing the end time comes in handy when you are

recording a program such as a sporting event that may

exceed the scheduled broadcast time.

7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 (One time)

Channel 03 Cable

Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 10/24/97 FRI
Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save

VCR Plus+ Recording

Clock must be set correctly,
Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record

the program.

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER.., PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR

does not recognize the PlusCode
number.

The output channel of your cable box

appears in the Channel item of the

13mer Recording menu if you've set

up for a cable box.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you

have entered two programs where

the times overlap,

TIMER lights in the display when you
turn off the VCR and have set up a
13mer Recording. TIMER flashes if

there is no cassette in the VCR.

Turn on the cable box and tune it to
the channel you want to record

before the recording is to begin,

Stopping a Timer Recording

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express

recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT
button on the VCR) for a few seconds.

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

To review programs that you have already set up:

1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display
the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program I (One time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM

End Time 01:30 AM
Start Date 10124197 Fri

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog

3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP

(Second Audio Program).

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel
(either 3, 4, or TV's video input).

2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

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If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR

indicator appears in the VCR's display panel. If not, press

TV.VCR to turn it on.

Use the SPEED button on the remote to select a
recording speed. The tape speed indicator appears on

the TV screen.

Select the channel or line input (channel 00) to be
recorded.

Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the
type of audio you want to record. See Other

Features section.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape PLayback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Recording Audio Only

You can record audio only from another audio source connected
to the AUDIO IN 1 (Rand L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line
input. "L" appears in the display.

The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN 1jacks.

2. Use SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin
recording.

4. Press STOP on the remote (STOP.EJECT on VCR) when you
are finished.

Audio Connection

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Playing Back Audio Only

To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to
the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use

the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user's guide.

Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing
Tapes

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other asthe

recording VCR.

1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.

2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's
video input).

3. If you connected your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and

OUT TO TV jacks, tune recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the
one selected on the back of the playback VCR.

If you have connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks,
make sure you select the line input on the recording VCR.

4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.

Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the
recording VCR.

5. When you reach the point on the tape or program where you

want to begin copying, press PLAY.PAUSE and then

PLAY.PAUSE again on the playback VCR. You may need to

adjust the tracking.

6. Press the RECORD button, then press PLAY-PAUSE, on the

recording VCR.

7. Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to

begin copying the tape.

8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:

• Press PLAY-PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying.

• Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback VCR

by using FWD, REV, and PLAY.PAUSE, and then press
PAUSE.

• Press PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to resume
copying.

9. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
television programs or other

materials may infringe the rights
of others,

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CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR_ANTENNA

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Control Your Other Components...

The remote can be programmed to control a television,
cable box, or satellite receiver.

It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV
and satellite receiver. Other manufacturer's brands

need to be programmed.

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About Programming the Remote

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of

remote controllable TVs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. It is
already programmed to operate most GE, RCA, and ProScan

televisions and satellite receivers.

Programming the Remote to Control a TV

If the TV does not turn on when you press the TV button, the
remote needs to be programmed.

Follow these steps to program the remote to control your
particular TV:

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Turn on the TV.

Find your TV brand and code number(s) on the code list on

the next page.

Press and hold the TV button on the remote.
Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

Release TV, and then press CHAN up or down. If the TV
responds to the remote commands, the remote is

programmed.
If the TV does not respond, repeat these steps using the next

code in the list.

Operate the TV

After you set up the remote, see which buttons operate your TV.

1. Point the remote at the TV, and press the TV button.
If the TV does not turn on, press the TV button and then

press the POWER button.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons operate
your TV. Try pressing buttons, such as VOL and MUTE. See

"TV Function Buttons" in the VCR Basic Section for details.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown.

Note the difference between theTV
and VCR on-screen displays to see

which one the remote is operating.

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TV Codes

Akai ............................................03

AOC ....................................06,12

Candle .......................................06

Citizen .......................................06

Colortyme ...............................06

Concerto ..................................06

Curtis Mathes ................. 01,06

Daewoo ............................. 06,12

Daytron .....................................06

Electrohome ................... 06,12

Emerson ...................................06

Envision .............................05,06

Fisher ..................................05,08

GE ............................00,01,06, I I

Goldstar ............................ 06,12

Hallmark ..................................06

Hitachi ............................... 06,14

Infinity .......................................04

J C Penney ......00,01,06,09,12

JBL ..............................................04

Jensen ........................................06

JVC ....................................... 10,11

Kawasho ............................03,06

Kenwood ........................... 06,12

Loewe ........................................04

Luxman ....................................06

LXI .................................04,05,07

Magnavox ....................04,06,12

Marantz ............................. 04,06

MGA ....................................06,12

Mitsubishi .........................06,12

MTC ...........................................06

NAD ...........................................07

NEC ............................................06

Panasonic ....................04,08, I I

Philco ............................ 04,06,12

Philips .....................03,04,06,12

Pioneer .....................................06

Portland ............................. 06,12

ProScan ....................................01

Proton .......................................06

Quasar ......................................I I

Radio Shack ............... 01,05,13

RCA ............................... 01,06,12

Realistic ....................................05

Sampo .......................................06

Samsung ...................... 06,09,12

Sanyo ..................................05,08

Sears ......................01,05,06,07,

08, I 0,12

Sharp .................................. 06,13

Sony ............................................03

Soundesign ..............................06

Sylvania ........................ 04,06,12

Technics .................................... I I

Techwood ................................06

Teknika ......................................06

TMK ...........................................06

Toshiba ...................05,07,08,09

Universal ..................................00

Victor .........................................I 0

Wards ........ 00,01,04,06,12,13

Yamaha .....................................12

Zenith ........................................02

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Programming the Remote to Control a

Satellite Receiver or Cable Box

The remote is programmed to control an RCA, GE, or ProScan
digital satellite receiver.

If you have a cable box with its own remote, you may be able to
use the VCR's remote to operate it.

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Turn on the cable box or receiver.

Look up your brand and its code number(s) in the code list
on the right.

Press and hold the SAT CABLE button on the remote.
Enter the two-digit code from the code list.

Release the SAT CABLE button and press POWER or CHAN

up or down to see if the cable box or receiver responds to

the remote commands.

Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand
until the cable box responds to the remote commands.

Operate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

After you have setup your remote, see which buttons will
operate your cable box or satellite receiver.

1. Point the remote at the box or receiver, and press SAT
CABLE. If it does not turn on, press SAT CABLE and then

POWER.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will
operate your cable box or satellite receiver. Try pressing
buttons, such as CHAN up or down.

Cable Box Codes

ABC ......................................... 22,46,53,54

Anvision ............................................. 07,08

Cablestar ........................................... 07,08

Diamond ................................................ 56

Eagle .................................................. 07,08

Eastern International ............................ 02

General Instrument ....................... 04,05,

................................. 15,23,24,25,30,36,46

Hamlin ..................................... 12,13,34,48

Hitachi .......................................... 37,43,46

Jerrold ..................................... 04,05,15,23,

................................. 24,25,30,36,45,46,47

Macom ............................................... 37,43

Magnavox ............................... 07,08,19,2 I,

................................. 26,28,29,32,33,40,4 I

NSC ........................................................ 09

Oak ............................................... 0 I,I 6,38

Oak Sigma ............................................. 16

Panasonic ..................................... 03,27,39

Philips .......................... 07,08,19,21,26,28,

............................................ 29,32,33,40,4 I

Pioneer ......................................... 18,20,44

Randtek ............................................. 07,08

RCA .............................................. 00,27,60

Regal .................................................. 12,13

Regency ............................................. 02,33

Samsung ................................................. 44

Scientific Atlanta ......................... 03,22,35

Signature ................................................ 46

Sprucer ................................................... 27

Starcom .................................................. 46

Stargate 2000 ........................................ 58

Sylvania ............................................. I 1,59

Teknika ................................................... 06

Texscan ......................................... I 0, I 1,59

Tocom ................................. 17,21,49,50,55

Unika ............................................ 31,32,4 I

Viewstar ............................ 07,08,19,21,26,

...................................... 28,29,32,33,40,4 I

Warner Amex ........................................ 44

Zenith ........................................... 14,42,57

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models of the brands that are shown.

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Features To Enhance VCR Operation

• COMMERCIAL I_1_ ADVANCE

• MOVIE I_1_ ADVANCE

• Picture Search Options

• Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking

• Tracking

• "time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Audio Reception

• Audio Tape Playback

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COMMERCIALt, •ADVANCE

COMMERCIAL_,ADVANCE is a patented technology that detects

and marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that
is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds

the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines
where the commercials are located. It then marks the beginning

and end of the detected commercial segments and when finished
returns the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase

the commercials from the tape.

During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected
commercial segments, or you can choose to manually skip them.

This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to
approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLPspeed.

You can select a background display of blue or see the video as
the commercials are skipped.

Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are
located, this feature finds and marks them through a set of

formulas based on how television is broadcast today. Since
television stations broadcast differently and insert their own
commercials, you may experience some variations in this feature's

effectiveness. Station promotions, identifications, and
announcements are not considered commercials--but might be

skipped. For more information--see Questions and Answers

about COMMERCIAL_ADVANCE in the References section. All

of the COMMERCIAL,_ADVANCE features are accessed through

the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR RAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels

5 Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR1

2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR: OFF

4 Front Panel AUTO
5 Commercial Advance

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3. Press 5 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON
2 Playback: MANUAL

3 Display: BLUE
4 Mark an unmarked tape

0 Exit

Now, you can select one of the COMMERCIALI_I, ADVANCE
features.

COMMERCIAL_ _ADVANCE Marking

Press1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.

Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of

recording:

13mer, 1Rmer with VCR Plus+, or Express
Recording
The VCR automatically marks the commercials after the

power is turned off.

Recording When you stop the recording, the VCR

prompts you to mark the commercials.

i The VCR is waiting to

mark commercials in the
program you recorded.

1 Hark them now
2 Hark them Later

3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR wilt begin
marking in 30 seconds. . .

Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

COMMERCIAL_'_'ADVANCE Playback

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance
through the blocks of marked commercials.

It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.

A commercial group starting within the first two minutes or

last two minutes of a recording will not be automatically

skipped.

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A commercial will not be skipped if the recording starts in
the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated

commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is
longer than one minute. Press FWD to scan through the

commercial.

Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the program

segment is between commercials and less than one minute
or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes. If part of the

program is skipped, rewind the tape to the beginning of the
skipped program segment and press PLAY on the remote
(PLAY.PAUSE on VCR).

• Select MANUAL and the VCR won't advance through the
blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than
commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next "marked"

commercial block and resumes playback.
The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the

marked commercials.

COMMERCIALI_ I_ADVANCE Display

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a BLUE background when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.

Marking an Unmarked Tape

This feature allows you to mark an existing tape turning it into
a COMMERClAL_I, ADVANCE tape. The VCR will play the tape
and then mark the commercial segments it finds.

1. Insert a tape that has been previously recorded.

2. Press 4 to select the Mark an unmarked tape feature.

3. Position the tape where you want the marking to start

using PLAY, FWD, and REV buttons.

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Set the tape to the
point at which you want
to start marking.

When the tape is ready.

press MENU to start

Marking.

Press CLEAR to cancel

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Press MENU to begin the marking process. The VCR will
play the tape until it finds six seconds (or more) of blank
tape or until the tape reaches the end. It will then rewind the
tape to the starting point you set and begin marking the
commercial segments.

MOVIE ADVANCE

MOVIE,,ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded
movies (rented or purchased). The feature works in two ways:

1) you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2) you can skip
from one preview to the next. MOVIEI_,ADVANCE works only on
cassettes recorded in the SPspeed with the safety tab removed.

1. Insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH.

The following menu appears.

What type of tape
is this?

1 Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording

3 Other

Press CLEAR to cancel

.

Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie, press 2 if
it's a recording made at home, or press 3 if it is something

else or you don't know.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a
different search feature. If you accidentally make a wrong
selection, press GO BACK to return to this screen.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

MOVIE, ,ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc.

MOVIE, ,ADVANCE works only on

cassettes recorded in the SP speed
with the safety tab removed.

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MOVIE ADVANCE

WouLd you like to go to

the start of the movie
or to the next preview?

1 Go to movie
2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

3. Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the movie or
press 2 to view the first (next) preview.

• Press 1to Go to movie. The following screen appears with a

blue background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you Like to go to

the start of the movie
or to the next preview?

1 Go to movie
2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed.

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

This display will time out after a few minutes and

the VCR will enter the stop mode.

Press 2 to Go to preview. The following screen appears with
a video background.

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins
playing.

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Preview Search Note

Any time during the preview search

mode, pressing SEARCH will reverse

the search direction.

MOVIE, ,ADVANCE works only on
cassettes recorded in the SP speed

with the safety tab removed.

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Search4ng for preview...

Press SEARCH for next
Press STOP to cancel

Displays time out after a few seconds.

Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the FWD
or REV buttons. This section contains several other options

available for searching a tape.

Forward and Reverse Search

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at
the SPor SLPspeed.

1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY to return to normal
playback.

Slow Motion

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow

motion. Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SPor

SLP speed.

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During play or play-pause, press SLOW + or - on the
remote to begin slow-motion playback. During play-pause,

you can also press FWD or REV to begin slow-motion

playback.

2. Press SLOW + (or FWD) to increase or SLOW- (or REV) to
decrease the speed of the search.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the
pictu re.

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback
to stop after a few minutes.

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Don't forget to insert a recorded tape

when using the search Features.

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Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another
during playback. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at

the SPor SLPspeed.

1. Press PAUSE to "freeze" the action.

2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view a frame of the
scene.

3. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

Index Search

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically

records an index mark on the tape every time you start a

recording. During playback you can locate the program you want
to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR
will search forward or reverse from the location you are on
the tape.

To Search:

1. Press STOR

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX SEARCH
menu on the TV screen.

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If you want to search through a certain number of index

marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of
marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to

correct an entry.

Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.

The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If

you did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will
locate the next index mark and begin playback.

5. Press STOP to stop index searching.

Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:

• A mark too close to your location on the tape.

• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less.

• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning of the tape.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FUD
to begin scanning

OR

enter a specific

index number

Press SEARCH to exit

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for
index number 12...

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for

index marks...

Press STOP to canceL

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Zero Search

The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a

counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of

the tape several times.

1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.

2. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00.

3. Continue playing the tape.

4. Press STOP.

5. Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH
menu appears on the TV screen.

6. Press REV to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

7. Press STOP to stop zero searching.

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searching for

0:00:00...

Press STOP to cancel

Blank Search

The VCR searches for blank portions of the tape that are more
than six seconds in length.

1. Insert a recorded tape and press STOR

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the BLANK SEARCH
menu appears.

3. Press FWD to begin searching. A message appears on the
screen if a blank area is not found.

4. Press STOP to stop blank searching.

BLANK SEARCH

Press FWD to begin
searching for blank
section of tape.

Press SEARCH to exit

BLANK SEARCH

Searching for
blank tape...

Press SEARCH to exit

If MOVIEI_,ADVANCE is
selected, Index, Zero, and Blank

Search are not available

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Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature

To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer

recordings, you can lock the VCRso that the buttons on the VCR

or remote won't work.

• To Lock: Press and hold POWER or VCR on the remote for
approximately six seconds. SAFE appears in the display to

let you know the feature is activated.

• To Unlock: Press and hold POWER or VCR on the remote for
approximately six seconds.

Tracking

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or snow
from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you insert a

tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to manually

adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a different

VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow.
You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering

of the picture.
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is turned

off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both TRACKING

buttons on the front of the VCRat the same time, or eject the tape

and re-insert it.
Tracking has no effect during recording--only playback.

Time Counter

The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a

program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time

counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from
the VCR.

For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the beginning
of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to
begin another recording, you would:

1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.

2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

Hours

Minutes

0:30:00

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Seconds

Locking Your VCR:

If a timer recording is programmed,
make sure your VCR is turned off.
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR

from being accidentally turned on.

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Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads

0:30:00.

Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program. (You
may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin
recording at this spot.

Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and
return to the normal display mode.

On-Screen Displays

The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,

RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and

tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set

before they can be displayed.

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Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.
Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on

the screen.

Press INFO again to return to the normal display.

Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

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Audio Set-Up Features

The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and

recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the

AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

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Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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

Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a
second audio program (SAP) which offers a second language.
The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you
want to record. Press 1 to switch between Reception:

STEREO, MONO, and SAP.

• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV
recording.

• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound
is too noisy.

• Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of
the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.

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Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear

tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and

right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear

track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR
and MIX.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or
amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback

feature lets you select which audio you play back.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track
and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights in the display.

• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear
monaural track, such as a second audio program, (SAP) or a

dubbed voice-over.
Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the

linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-Fi
indicator lights in the display.

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Things to Know Before

Components

Connecting

Protect Your Components from Power
Surges

Connect all components before plugging any

power cords into the wall outlet.

Always turn off the TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio
Hum or Interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's

back panel instead of straight down the middle after
you connect your components.

Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them
away from the audio/video cables as much as
possible.

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety "tips sheet packed

with your unit.

Protect Your Components from

Overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.

Do not stack components.
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your

components in a stand.
Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top

shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not
flow around other components.

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Connecting Your VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound quality, and
must be used if audio/video connections are not available for

your TV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.

The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV. The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect
the VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input.

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RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo
sound quality, and can be used if your TV has audio/video

input jacks.
These jacks must be used for stereo sound. The VCR audio/

video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio,

and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio
(mono), you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both

channels.

AudioNideo Jack

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Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending

on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable,
whether you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are
scrambled and...well, you get the picture.

Five connections are described in this section and one of them

should provide you with a VCR hookup that works.

• TV with RF jack only

• TV with audio/video jacks

• TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay
channels only

• TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

• TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to

the instruction manual that came with that particular component.

Advantages of Audio/Video Cable

Connections

Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly
recommend using them to get even better picture quality and to
hear stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes.

These connections give you more convenient operation by not

having to share the TV's antenna signal.

Don't Forget about the Auto TV/VCR
Feature

The -I'V/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming
from the VCR or the TV. You can change the setting manually by

using the TV,VCR button on the remote, or you can set the Auto
TV/VCR feature to automatically switch to VCR mode when the
VCR is turned on. Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using
only RF ANTENNA connections and OFF when using the audio/
video output jacks--so your TV signal is not interrupted when the

VCR is turned on.

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TV with RF Jack Only

This connection assumes:

• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has only an RF input jack.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except

when using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable or antenna connection; (2) for

cable box

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected
with the switch on the back of the VCR. Use the TVoVCR

button to watch the VCR.

Auto TVNCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one ofthe recording
features.

2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different channel
on the TV.

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This connection assumes:

• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system.

• Your television has audio/video jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another (except when
using a cable box for all channels).

To use this connection, you must have:

• (1) coaxial cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for

cable box

• (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel.

Auto TVNCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF,

To play a tape:

1. Insert atape

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record one program and watch another:

1. Begin recording a program using one ofthe recording

features.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium
channels.

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR.

• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the
cable box while watching an unscrambled channel.

To use this connection, you must have:

• (3) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its video input channel.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVHCR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and
watch another unscrambled:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program

through the cable box using one of the recording features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

I II scrambled channels must be

viewed through the VCR.
For Cable Box Setup, select All

Channels. See page 9.

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TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have a basic satellite system.

• Your TV does not have audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Mono sound playback from VCR.

• Recording from a satellite receiver.

• Recording one off-air or cable channel while watching another

To use this connection, you must have:

• (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4--whichever one you selected
with the 3 CH.4 switch on the back of the VCR.

• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3/
CH4 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

• To watch and/or record from the satellite receiver, tune your
VCR to its line input ("L" appears in display).

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch
another:

1. Turn off the satellite receiver and begin recording a
program using a recording feature.

2. Press TV,VCR and select a different channel on the TV.

To record a satellite receiver program:

1. Turn on the satellite receiver, tune the VCR to its line input,
and begin recording a program using a recording feature.

Caution

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satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.

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TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Satellite

Receiver

This connection assumes:

• You have an advanced satellite system.

• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.

This connection provides:

• Stereo sound from satellite receiverand stereo playbackfrom

VCR

Recordingfrom receiver while watching cable or off-air channel
Recordingone cable or off-air channel while watching another

To use this connection, you must have:

(3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables

To connect:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

• Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the VCR

or satellite receiver.

• To record from the satellite receiver, tune your VCR to its line

input ("L" appears in display).

Auto TVNCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF. Use of TV.VCR button is

not required.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape

2. If necessary, press VCR and then PLAY.

To record one off-air or cable program and watch
another:

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

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record a satellite receiver program and watch a cable

off-air channel:

Turn on the satellite receiver, tune the VCR to its line input,
and begin recording a program using a recording feature.

Select a different channel on the "IV.

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This section gives you some additional information about

the VCR, including a description of the unit's controls
and display.

You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and

Questions and Answers about COMMERCIAL IN_

ADVANCE in this Appendix, which might help to resolve

some of those simple problems.

Finally, this section contains your warranty information.

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Front Panel

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CHANNELoTRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or
lower channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking

when a tape is playing.
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture forward during playback. Starts slow motion
during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.

PLAyoPAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during
playback. Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted

scenes.
POWER Turns the VCR on or off.

RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim

the remote at this sensor.

REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the
picture in reverse during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

STOPoEJECT Stops the normal functions such as record,
playback, rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when
the VCR is stopped.

TV,VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes
from the VCR or the TV.

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Display Panel

Power
Indicator

Hi-Fi Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback:

feature is set to HI-FI.

Power Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on. Flashes

during a recording.
33me, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L), or Status

Displays

33me The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears
with the time. There is no indicator for PM.

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel

number appears when the VCR is tuned to a channel. The line
indicator (L) appears when the line input is selected.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• FF Fast forward

• CA marking commercials

• PLAy Playback

• REC Record

• REW Rewind

• SAFE Pro-Tect Plus turned on

• STOP Atape is stopped

TIMER Lights when an express recording or VCR isturned off and
set for timer recording. Flashes when timer recording isset and there

isno cassette in the VCR.
VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3

or 4). Press the "I'V.VCR button to turn on or off.

• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.

• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.

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3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the
TV to seethe VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of
the basic hookups.

AUDIO (R and L/MONO) and VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives
signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when

it isconnected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select
"L" to record from these jacks.

AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from
VCR to another component, like a TV or VCR, when it is
connected to these jacks.

IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable

system when attached.
OUT TO TV Jack Passessignal to TV using the cable supplied.

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Troubleshooting Tips

No power

• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.

• Check to make sure your connections are correct.

VCR does not respond to remote

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Make sure the Remote VCR1iVCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can

operate it.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the

remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.

Remote no longer controls a GE, RCA, or ProScan TV

• Press "IV to set remote to control a compatible "IV.

• Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV.

Remote no longer controls a compatible "IV, cable box, or satellite receiver

• Press TV or SAT CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component.

• Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.

• The batteries may need changing.

• Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.

• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the

remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the

remote.

Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing

• Checkto make surethe VCR indicatoris off.

• Check to make surethe "iV isswitchedto an activechannel.

• Checkto make sure the antenna connectionsare secureand correct.

Snowy or no picture during playback

• Press TV-VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• CheckTV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matchesthe channel selectedwith 3 CH. 4 switch on

backofVCR.

• Checkto make sure theTV's fine tuning is correct for the channelyou have selected.

• Checkvideocable connections between VCR and IV monitor.

• Checkto make sure the TV monitor isset to video input channel.

• Try anothertape.

• Some snow/streaksare normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press one of the TRACKINGbuttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.

• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.

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Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes

• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded
segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is
detected again.

• A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter

reading of 0:00:00.

Will not record or play

• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote
(PLAY.PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.

Check the ProTect Plus TM feature.

W'dl not record

• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.

• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.

Rewind does not operate

• Checkto make sure the tape is not already rewound.

Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

• Make sure the correct VCR Plus+ Code is entered.

• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).

• Power interruption. Reset the clock.

• Check to see if time and date are correct--including AM/PM.

• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not rewound
beforehand.

• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.

• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.

• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.

• Check to make sure VCR plus+ channel setup was completed correctly.

Clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Clock in display shows --:--.

• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure Auto DSTfeature is turned on.

VCR makes noise when stopped

• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCRwill continue to
rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.

Will not Auto Channels Search active channels correctly

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.

• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.

• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using
either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.

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Cannot add or remove channels

• Channels must be placed in memory using the Auto Channel Search feature before channels can be
added or removed from channel memory.

Tape plays back in slow motion

• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Cannot select channels over 69

• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.

Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically

• Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

TIMER indicator flashes

• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.

SAFE appears in display panel

• ProTect Plus TM feature is activated. Press and hold POWER on remote for several seconds.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

• Check Language feature.

No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.

• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound,

Stereo audio too noisy

• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MeNU feature to MENU.

• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

Index, Zero, and Blank Search Features do not Operate

• These features are not available ifthe Movie Advance feature is activated.

Cannot access MOVIEI_I_ADVANCE feature

• Cassette must have safetytab removed and be recorded in SP speed.
VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a blue screen during playback.

• Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO, Set it to MANUAL,

COMMERCIAL Im_ADVANCE feature does not mark commercials when:

• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. Set it to ON.

• A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute.

• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment,

• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the
commercials.

• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.

• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials.

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Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL!* I,ADVANCE feature was set to ON.

• COMMERCIAI__,I,ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark them, and then skip over

the marked commercials during playback.

Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL I, I'ADVANCE

Will conunercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

How fast does the COMMERCIALI_ PADVANCE VCR scan through the commercial breaks?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12 seconds.
SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

Are commercials still recorded if I want to watch them?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature to
MANUAL.

In

What if the VCR scans forward through part of my program?

Simply rewind the tape to just before the skipped segment, and press PLAY to view the program.

Once a recording has been marked, does COMMERCIALP I'ADVANCE work each time the tape is

played?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time the
tape is played in a COMMERCIALly,ADVANCE VCR.

After marking commercials, is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording?

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed

recordings.

Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings?

No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first
recording, marking will take place after all recordings have completed.

What happens if the marking process is interrupted?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR's power
is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

Does COMMERCIAL), PADVANCE work in all recording speeds?
Yes, COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE works in SP and SLP.

Will COMMERCIALI_ I_ADVANCE marked recordings work in non-Commercial Advance VCRs?

A COMMERClALD, I_ADVANCE marked recording will play in a non-Commercial Advance VCR, but
commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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Specifications

Format:
Record/Playback

System:

Video Signal System:
Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:
Storage Temperature

Range:
Operating

Temperature Range:

VHS
Video: 4-Head

Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system

EIA standard: NTSC color

75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal

USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channels capability*

(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency synthesis

120V AC 60 Hz

23 watts

3.7 inches high (93 mm)
15 inches wide (380 ram)

11.9 inches deep (300 ram)

7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)

- 22°Fto +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to +104°F
(+5°C to +40°C)

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top,

back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol

and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture
polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate

more dust. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner
and polisher.

Specifications are subject to change. )

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:

• Ninety days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the

rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts

required to repair your VCR.

How you get service:

• Take your VCR to any Authorized GE VCR Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR
Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your
VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Remote control batteries.

• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other
commercial purposes.

• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state.

If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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3 CH. 4 switch 8, 54, 57, 62

A

Accessing menus 5

Add or remove channels 12
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 12

Audio

playback type 48

selecting 48

Audio features, set up 48
AUDIO menu 48

Audio only

playback 32
recording 31

Audio/video jacks 31, 32, 55, 56, 58, 62
Auto channel search 10

Auto DST feature 13
Auto play feature 17, 22

_ Auto TV/VCR feature 18, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58

Automatic rewind 23
Automatic tracking 22

B

Back panel 62
Basics, learn the 19
Batteries, installing in the remote 4

Blank search feature 45
BLANK SEARCH menu 45

Broadcast stereo, recording 30

C

Cable box codes 36
Cable box setup 9

CABLE BOX SETUP menu 10
Cables

advantages of audio/video 53

positioning 51

types of 52

CHANNEL buttons 11, 20, 34, 36, 60
Channel number display 61

Channel, viewing 5
Channels, add or remove 12
Channels list, VCR 10
CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 28

Choosing a VCR connection 53
Cleaning the VCR 67

CLEAR button 20, 21, 29, 30, 44, 45, 46
Clearing programs 30

COMMERClALI_ _ADVANCE 38

display 40
marking 39
marking an unmarked tape 40

menu 39
playback 39

Component buttons 20, 21

Connections 51

audio only 31

choosing 53
TV with audio/video jacks 55
TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to un-

scramble pay channels only 56
TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver 58
TV with RF jack and satellite receiver 57
TV with RF jack only 54

Contents 1
Controls

back panel 62

front panel 60

D

Display, front panel 18

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F,

70

Eject, tape 23
Express recording 26

F

F.ADV button 20, 44
First setup 3

First things first 3
Frame advance 44

Front panel, adjust brightness 18
Front panel controls 60

Front panel display 18

FWD button 20, 22, 43, 44, 45, 47, 60

G

GO BACK button 20, 22, 41

H

Hi-Fi indicator 61

!

J

IN FROM ANT. jack 8, 18, 53, 54, 57, 62
Index search feature 44

INDEX SEARCH menu 44
INFO button 20, 22, 46, 47

INPUT button 21, 27, 31

Jacks, types of 52

L

L (line input indicator) 61
Language feature 8

LANGUAGE menu 9
Limited warranty 68

Line input indicator (L) 61
Locking feature 46

M

Marking an unmarked tape 40
MENU button

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 28,
29, 30, 38, 41, 48

Menus, accessing 5
MOVIE ADVANCE menu 41

MOVIE• •ADVANCE feature 41
MUTE button 22

N

Number buttons 13, 21, 22

O

On-screen guide 8

OUT TO TV jack 8, 18, 53, 54, 57, 62
Overheating 51

P

PAUSE button 21, 22, 23, 44, 46
PLAY button 21, 43, 44, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58
PLAY°PAUSE button 22, 23, 60

Playing a tape 22

POWER button 20, 21, 22, 23, 34, 36, 46, 60
Power indicator 61

Power surges 51
PREFERENCES menu 16, 17, 38

Pro-Tect Plus locking feature 46
Problem solving 63
Programming the remote 33

to operate a cable box 36
to operate a satellite receiver 36
to operate TVs 34

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 27, 29

R

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAPfeature 31, 48

RECORD button 21, 23, 26, 31, 60

Recording

audio only 31
broadcast stereo TV 30

express 26
SAP 30

speeds 23

timer 27

VCR Plus+ 28

Remote

buttons 20
installing batteries 4

Remote sensor 60
Remote VCR1/VCR2 option 17

Remove or add channels 12
REV button 21, 22, 43, 44, 45, 60

Review programs screen 30
Reviewing programs 30

S

SAFE indicator 46
Safety tab 23

SAP, recording 30
SAT CABLE button 20, 36

Satellite receiver codes 36
Search

blank 45
forward 43

frame advance 44
index 44

MOVIE _ I, ADVANCE 41
reverse 43

zero 45
SEARCH button 21, 40, 41, 44, 45
Sensor, remote 60
SET TIME AND DATE screen 13

Set up

cable box 9

channel list 28

first 3

language 8

using menus 8

VCR Plus+ channel list 14

Signal type

changing 11
selecting 11

SLOW buttons 21, 43
Slow motion playback 43

Solving problems 63
Specifications 67
Speed

LP 23
SLP 23

SP 23

SPEED button 21, 23, 26, 29, 31

Speeds, recording 23
Status indicators 61

FF 61
PLAY 61
REC 61
REW 61
SAFE 61
STOP 61

STOP button 21, 22, 23, 30, 31, 44, 45, 47

7!

If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not

send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this

manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service

for your product.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

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Indianapolis, IN 46290

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