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820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Model No.

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Purchase Date:

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The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

VG4275

Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes. 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. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/ polisher is recommended.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Use the QuickSet Guide for Initial Setup.....................................5

Setting Up the VCR...............................................................................7

Using Menus to Set Up Features

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

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

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

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

Changing the Signal Type.............................................11

Adding or Removing Channels

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

Auto Clock Set Feature..................................................12

Setting the Time Zone

Setting Daylight-Saving Time....................................13

Setting Time and Date Manually...................................13

VCR Plus+ System Channels...............................................15

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet......................................16

Additional Set-Up Features..................................................17

Remote VCR1A/CR2 Option..........................................17

Auto Play.........................................................................18

Auto TVA/CR...................................................................18

EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

Preferred Tape Speed....................................................19

Set Auto Repeat..............................................................19

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19 19

VCR Basics..........................................................................................21

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

Component Buttons

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

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

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

Recording

Recording............................................................................................ 27

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

Copying and Editing Tapes.........................................................34

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Express Recording (XPR)

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

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System

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

Using the VCR Plus+ System

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

Reviewing and Clearing Programs

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP

(Second Audio Program)....................................................32

Recording Audio Only..........................................................33

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Program the Remote

About Programming the Remote

Programming the Remote to Control a TV Operating the TV

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Other Features..................................................................................39

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

Forward and Reverse Search

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

Frame Advance

Index Search Zero Search Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

Tracking

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

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

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

Audio Setup Features..................................................................44

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Reception...............................................................................44

Tape Playback

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Connections......................................................................................47

Things to Know Before Connecting Components

Connecting Your VCR

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type).........................48

AudioA/ideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

Choosing a VCR Connection...............................................49

Advantages of AudioA/ideo Connections

TV with RF Jack Only.....................................................50

TV with Audio/Video Jacks...........................................51

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to

Unscramble Pay Channels Only.................................52

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Reference...........................................................................................53

Front Panel

Display Panel................................................................................55

Back Panel....................................................................................56

How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel

Troubleshooting Tips

Specifications...............................................................................62

Cleaning the VCR.........................................................................62

Limited Warranty..........................................................................63

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

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

Welcome to your new VCR...

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

Getting Started

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

they cover the more detailed information.

1 FIRST THINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

RECORDING

5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

What Remains?

The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information, a detailed connections section, and a reference section including

troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an

index.

0 OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

3 REFERENCE

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for

your new video cassette recorder.

FIRST TfflNGS FIRST

Step 1: What’s In the Box?

The following items come packed in the box;

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

Step 2: Install Batteries in the

Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change

the batteries in your VCR's remote;

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

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

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3. Replace the cover.

Step 3: Connect the VCR

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

If you have a TV with AUDIOA/IDEO jacks, use the jacks for

a better connection. Refer to the section. Connections,

toward the back of the manual, for additional connection

options.

Step 4: Plug in the VCR

Your VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the

cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a

pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

FIRST TfflNGS FIRST

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 ANT. IN and OUT TO TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CHS CH4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to

use on your TV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIOA/IDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with the remote's TV and INPUT buttons to see the

signal. See "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this manual for more information about video line input.

Step 6: Turn on the VCR

Press POWER on the VCR's front panel or VCR on the remote to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR

on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an initial setup which helps you set different options for your VCR.

Step 7: Use the QuickSet Guide for

Initial Setup

The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the

remote control's number buttons to select options.

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

1 English

2 Español 3 Français

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

Français (French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in

the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step

questions until the setup is complete.

Continued on Next Page

VCR Viewing Channel

CH3 CH4 switch A/V input/output jacks

When using the AIMT.IN and OUT TO TV jacks to connect the VCR, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever isn't used for local broadcasting). The CHS CH4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see the VCR's output. Use the same channel that

the TV is tuned to. When using the Audio/Video jacks

to connect the VCR, tune the TV to its video input channel using the INPUT button on the VCR's remote control (make sure you have selected "TV" on the remote first).

For more information about the TV's video line input, see, 'How to Find

the TV's Video Input Channel" in the

Reference section of this manual.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the

CH3 CH4 switch or its video input (see "How to Find

Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this manual for more information).

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

• Check your connections.

If you choose to set up your VCR options individually, then

go to the next section.

Step 8: Accessing Menus On Screen

The MENU and number buttons on the remote let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen

language than the one you selected during the initial set

up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language

D Exit

2. Press 8 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a Language.

1>English

2 Españo L 3 Français

Press MENU to continue

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

Français (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked in similar ways using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions. See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for detailed information about individual menus.

Maneuvering Menus

The up and down CHAN buttons on the remote control can be used to move the menu highlight bar and the MENU button on the remote will

select the highlighted entry. Note that if you use the Channel up and down buttons on the VCR front panel, you will not be able to select the highlighted entry.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Additional Setup Features

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

• Language

• Cable Box Set Up

• VCR Channels List

(Auto Channel Search)

• Auto Clock (also sets time zone and

Daylight-Saving Time)

- or -

Manual Clock Set

VCR Plus-H Channels List

\ FIRST THINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

VCR BASICS

4 RECORDING

5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

Remote VCR1A/CR2

Auto Play*

EnergySaver*

Front Panel Brightness*

Preferred Tape Speed*

* Features which are NOT handled during the VCR's QuickSet

initial setup and must be set manually.

0 OTHER FEATURES

7 CONNECTIONS

0 REFERENCE

SETTING UP THE VCR

Using Menus to Set Up Features

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

same numbered button on the remote control to select it.

Language Selection

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

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

display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio

8 Language

u Exit

2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE Select a language.

1>En9lish

2 Español

3 Françai s

Press MENU to continue

3. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French). An arrow indicates the selection

you've made. Once you have made your choice, press MENU on the remote to continue back to the VCR MAIN MENU.

Is Something Missing?

Not all the VCR screens will always

be shown in this manual when explaining the features.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Cable Box Setup

This set up applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically

enter the channel used to view cable box programming.

Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer

recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

A ChanneLs

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 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 Sax Setup

D Ek i t

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

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

1 ALL channels

2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup

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

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

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

SETUP

or Video)

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

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue

Continued on Next Page

Choosing the Right Setup for

Your Cable Box

If you use your cable box to receive; ALL channels- enter two numbers

for the output channel of your cable box or press INPUT if you connect your cable box with AUDIO/VIDEO

jacks.

Only SOME channels- choose this option if you only use the cable box

to unscramble premium channels. Cancel setup will take you to a

screen stating your VCR will not control the cable box channel during timer recordings.

SETTING UP THE VCR

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

channel.

CABLE BOX SETUP

The Cable Box Setup is complete.

The VCR will NOT control the cable box channel during timer recordings.

Press MENU to continue

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, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active.

Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 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. The current choice is highlighted with an arrow symbol at the left.

• Cable Tl/searches for cable stations broadcast from a

single channel.

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all

channels.

SETTING UP THE VCR

Detect Automatically makes this determination without

assistance.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR scans for available channels which takes about one-to-two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the VCR or remote control should only select the active channels.

Auto Channel Search

Changing the Signal Type

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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

ANTENNA.

Adding or Removing Channels

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have

weak signals or you don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels to be removed or added.

ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS

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

If you ever change cable or antenna signals, you may need to Auto

Channel Search again.

Detect Automatically

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

Channel 115 i s presently ADDED

Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit

Channe 1 115 is presently REMOVED

Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit

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

SETTING UP THE VCR

Time and Date

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

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

Auto Clock Set Feature

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS

(Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel

Search, setting the Time Zone, and Daylight Saving feature

before the Auto Clock feature works.

Setting the Time Zone

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

MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2^TimerR^ 0 r d i ngs 4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set: ON

i Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was

found on channel 20. 0 Exit

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

TIME

Selecting Channels

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

You can still access channels not in

the channel list by using the number buttons on the remote.

SETTING UP THE VCR

SET TIME ZONE

What is your Time Zone? 1 Eastern 2 Centra I 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii

7>flutomat i c

Press MENU to continue

4. Select the correct time zone.

If "Automatic" is selected as the time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds in a broadcast signal. If the

time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system.

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

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

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No

3>Automati c

Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options.

• DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving Time.

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

the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Setting Time and Date Manually

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

Continued on Next Page

Auto Clock Information

With a cable box, the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the cable box is turned on to

the channel carrying the XDS signal. If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try

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

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

SETTING UP THE VCR

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 TTAier Rec d rd i ng s

4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

1 Set Time and Date

? Auto Clock Set: 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings

XDS Time Data was found on channel 20.

0 Exit

TIME

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

SET TIME AND DATE

Time

(h h:mm)

Date

Press MENU to cancel

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

SET TIME AND DATE

12:34 PM

Time

Date 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Spring Forward; Fall Back

In the Spring, Daylight Saving Time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically

changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM

(forward one hour), remember to include the extra hour for timer

recording falling within this time frame.

In the Autumn, Daylight Saving ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour). Therefore, this can also affect

timed recording length.

SETTING UP THE VCR

VCR Plus+® System Channels

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

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audi o 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE

A VCR Plu5+ Channel List

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

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

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

your worksheet (see next page).

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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

American Movie Classics

Arts 8i-Entertainment

Black Entertainment

Bravo

Cable News Network

Cinemax

Cinemax 2

The Discovery Channel

The Disney Channel

Entertainment Television

ESPN Sports Network

The Family Channel

Home Box Office

Home Box Office 2

Home Box Office 3

43 60

The Learning Channel Lifetime

The Movie Channel

Music Television

The Nashville Network

Nickelodeon

Nostalgia Television

Quality Value Cable

Showtime Showtime 2

Sports Channel

Turner Network Television

USA-Network

Video Hits 1

Viewer's Choice 1

Viewer's Choice 2

WGN Chicago

WTBS Atlanta WWOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

Channe L My Channel

VCR +

5 4 3 -> -> -> 23 2 1

Use CH +/- to

0-9 to change

Press Press MENU to

Screen is for an example only.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus-h System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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select save

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VCR Plus+ System Channel

List

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

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SETTING UP THE VCR

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV Station Name

HBO

ESPN

*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.

VCR Plus+

Channel Number**

33 34

1 Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel

Arts 8( Entertainment

Cable News Network

Headline News

61 Cable News Network

70 Canadian Home Shopping

Network 56 Canal Famille 69

Cathay International

Television Inc. 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62

First Choice

96 First Choice Two

First Choice Three First Choice Four

90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Française 51

The Learning Channel

MeteoMedia/The Weather

Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73

Newsworld/CBC

53 Le Reseau des Sports

The Sports Network

Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66

Telatino Network 46

TVS Montreal 92

Viewer's Choice 1

93 Viewer's Choice 2

Viewer's Choice 3

Viewer's Choice 4

71 Vision TV: Canada's

Faith Network

Youth TV, Canada Inc.

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SETTING UP THE VCR

Additional Set-Up Features in the

PREFERENCES Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the

PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channe I s 5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audi о 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

Remnte Control: VCR1

г Auto Play: 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver:

Front Panel:

Tape Speed:

6 7 Set Auto Repeat

0 Exi t

ON 2:00

AUTO SLP

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

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

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

Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the

VCR2, VCR2*LD, or VCR2*DVD button to change.

■ fPRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE) ■

Auto Play :

Auto TV/VCR: ON 4 EnergySaver; 5

F ront Pane 1 : AUTO 6 Tape Speed: SLP 7

Set Auto Repeat

□ Exit

PREFERENCES |

ON 2:00

□

PREFERENCES

Remote Control:

г Auto Play: ON 3

Auto TV/VCR; ON 4 EnergySaver: 2 : 00 5 Front Panel: AUTO 6

Tape Speed: SLP 7

Set Auto Repeat

0 Exit

Continued on Next Page

VCR? I

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with

your VCR.

SETTING UP THE VCR

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2, VCR2*LD, or VCR2*DVD button. If you change the

remote setting to VCR2, the remote that came with your

VCR will no longer control it.

Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting

back to VCR1. Display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press VCR on the VCR's remote.

Auto Play

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. In the PREFERENCES menu, 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 not want a tape with its safety tab

removed to start playing automatically.

Auto TV/VCR

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

Auto Play

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

• 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 ANT. IN

and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR to your TV and

watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.

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

Auto TV/VCR

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

VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display panel lights.

TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.

SETTING UP THE VCR

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4 to

change the time delay, or to disable the feature.

• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it

off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or

three hours of inactivity.

Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a screen reading, "The VCR will turn off in 30

seconds. Press any key to cancel." If you use the VCR's tuner instead of your TV to tune

channels, you may want to turn this feature off.

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

The brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR can be to be less or more bright. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to switch between the

options.

PREFERENCES

Remote Control:

flut0 Play:

Auto TV/VCR:

EnergySaver:

4 5 F ront Pane L:

Tape Speed:

Set Auto Repeat

Exi t

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to settings for the remote control, energy saving mode, front panel brightness, and more.

UCR1

ON ON 2:00 AUTO SLP

• 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.

Preferred Tape Speed

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard

Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 6 to toggle between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.

Set Auto Repeat

A tape can be set to play the same segment over and over

in a repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto Repeat uses the VCR's memory counter to determine

the duration of the loop.

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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.

SLP (Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording time

of tapes recorded in SP. Special

effects such as pause, slow motion,

picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes

recorded in this speed.

Recording Time

Cassette SP

T-120 T-160

2 hr

2 hr/40 min

SLP 6 hr 8 hr

SETTING UP THE VCR

The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified:

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of ti you play in a repea ting

Loop from 0:00 to -:

Pres

want the tape to

s MENU to exit

• The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered

and move the cursor back to the first position (hours).

• The "Press CLEAR to turn off" message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the

end time.

• Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off

the VCR, by power interruption, or by recording start.

Ch:

loop

mm)

When a duration time has been set:

• The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the

counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration.

• The VCR will automatically switch to playback during

rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0:00.

• The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on

the front panel display.

• The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto

Repeat loop. Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent

display panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the options.

• 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.

VCR BASICS

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.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR.

It discusses things like using the remote control, playing a tape, and recording programs.

\ HRST THINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

4 RECORDING

5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

0 OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

8 REFERENCE

VCR Basics tells you what you need

to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.

VCR BASICS

Remote Buttons

The remote control is capable of controlling your VCR and

many brands of televisions. If you have a GE, RCA or PROSCAN TV, you may be able to control it without having to program the remote.

Component Buttons

ON*OFF Tu rns off VCR when remote is set to control the

VCR. Also turns some compatible components on and off.

TV Turns on a compatible GE, RCA, or PROSCAN TV and

sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON*OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.

VCR 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.

FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is

stopped. Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slowmotion speed.

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 a previous menu.

INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen. INPUT Selects between the VCR's line input or tuner. Line

input refers to the signal coming from the component

connected to the AUDIOA/IDEO IN jacks on the back or front of the VCR.

MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

VCR BASICS

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. RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express

recording.

REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.

SEARCH Displays INDEX and Go-To Search menus on TV

screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of recorded material during playback. Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes.

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.

TV»VCR 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 TV's channel memory.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen. 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. INPUT Selects between the TV's input channel or tuner.

Press to see the VCR signal if you connected your VCR using the AUDIOA/IDEO jacks.

Continued on Next Page

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of GE, RCA, or PROSCAN TVs.

If you cannot get a picture on the TV screen, see, "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" or

"Troubleshooting," both of which are in the Reference section of this

manual.

VCR BASICS

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level. 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.

ON»OFF Turns a compatible TV off and on. 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- see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section of this manual for

Automatic Rewind

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press POWER on the VCR (ON«OFF on remote) and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.

Tape Eject

Press STOP*EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote for a few seconds) when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off.

Recording

If you want to record something that you're watching, you

can use basic recording. For more detailed information,

refer to the "Recording" section starting on the next page.

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

the remote.

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Press STOP to stop recording.

If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.

• For more information about in-depth recording

features, refer to the next section.

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.

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.

SLP (Super Long Play)

Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.

Recording Time

Safety Tab

Cassette SP

T-120 T-160

SLP

2 hr 6 hr

2 hr/40 min 8 hr

RECORDING

Several Recording Options

Now that you've gone through the necessary steps

to operate your VCR, it's tinne to explain the different

recording features available to suit your needs

including:

• Recording (explained in

VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ system

• Broadcast Stereo or

Second Audio Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

\ FIRST THINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

g REFERENCE

RECORDING

Recording Features

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording press RECORD to start recording a

program. (See \/C/? Sas/cs section.)

• Express Recording (XPR) starts recording a

program you are watching. You can then set the VCR to automatically stop recording after a designated period

of time.

• Tinner Recording programming the VCR to

automatically start and stop recording at a predetermined time.

• VCR Plus+ System a timer program allowing the

VCR to record just by entering a PlusCode programming number found in most TV guides.

Express Recording (XPR)

Use Express recording to quickly record the remaining

portion of the program you are watching.

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

the remote control.

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 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.

REC CH 36 Record Length 1:30

Express Recording

To stop an Express recording, press and hold STOP on the

remote control for a few seconds.

Express recording is a great way to tape the last quarter of the game, or the last part of a movie when you have to leave.

RECORDING

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

1 VCR Plus+

mmsassmm

3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audi o 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

? 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 (H-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

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

Program 1 Channe 1

Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed

Press MENU

(One time)

. --

SLP

to cancel

5. Enter the data for the program with the number

buttons.

Continued on Next Page

Timer Recording Information

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

place and enough tape to record

the program. PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you

have entered two programs where the times overlap.

The Timer indicator (TIMER) appears

in the display when the VCR is turned off and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

When recording from a cable box or satellite receiver, turn it on and tune it to the channel you want to record before the recording is to begin. The

VCR channel should be set to the cable box's output channel, usually Channel 3 or 4.

RECORDING

The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select the line input), start time, and end time

(including AM or PM). The start date is automatically

entered based on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed when flashing.

6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and

then press MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time) Channel 03 Cable Remember to insert a

Start Time 08:00 PM End Time 09:30 PM start Date 11/16/00 Thu

Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System

You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don't receive all channels through a cable box, or if you receive your TV signal off-air.

Setting Up the Channel List

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

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN

MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus-i- Channel List menu

3. Go to. Setting Up Your VCR, if you need more

information on setting up your VCR Plus+ programming system channel list.

Using the VCR P1us-h System

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time

i Channels

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR PJ.US+ Channel List

VCR+ Channel My Channel

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

5 46 4 -

3 _> _> _> 23 2 - 1 -

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

'\iCU MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plu5+

2 T-imer Recordings

3 Time 4 Channe Ls 5 Setup 6 Preferences

7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit

2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.

If you receive all channels through your cable box on Channel 3 or 4, you must use the regular Timer Recording method to record programs.

RECORDING

PLUS +

VCR

Enter Plus

(from TV

Press

Code Number

listing)

to cancel

3. Enter the PlusCode® programming number shown in

your local television guide.

VCR PLUS+

PlusCode Number

Enter

( f rom TV listing)

1 2876

CLEAR to correct

Press

MENU when done

Press

4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system

number.

How often should this program record?

1 One time

2 Daily (every day) 3 Weekdays (M-F) 4 Weekly (once per week)

0 Cancel

5. Indicate how often you want the program to be

recorded.

VCR Plus+ System Recording

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

place and enough tape to record the program.

The Timer indicator (TIMER) appears

in the display when you turn off the VCR and a timer recording has been set. It flashes if there is no tape in

the VCR.

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

UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does not recognize the PlusCode programming system number.

Timer recordings will not be lost in the event of an extended power outage.

Prog ram 1 Channe 1

Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU

(One time)

03 Cable 08:00 PM 09:30 PM 11/16/00 Thu SLP

to save

6. Change the recording 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.

PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a

recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time.

Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel

When a program is set to record, insert a

recordable tape and turn off the power.

"TIMER" is displayed on the VCR front

panel when this is done correctly.

RECORDING

Stopping a Timer Recording

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

• Press and hold the STOP button for three 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

1 Create a Nek Program

3 Use VCR PLus+ Code

Q Exit

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

Program 1

Channe L Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed Press INFO Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU

(One Time)

03 Cable 08:00 PH 09:30 PH 11/16/00 Thu SLP to edit

to save

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.

3. 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.

RECORDING

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

the TV screen.

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

6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to

select the type of audio you want to record. See Other

Features section.

AUDIO

1 Reception:

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 (R and L) jacks on the front or

back of the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input (LI to record from the back jacks or L2 to record

from the front jacks). The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN jacks.

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 when you are finished.

Playing Back Audio Only

Recording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded on the tape.

Audio Connection

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.

BACK OF AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER

RECORDING

Using Two VCRs For Copying and Editing Tapes

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the

recording VCR.

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.

2. Turn on both VCRs and the connected TV.

3. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or video line input - see "How to Find Your TV's Video

Input Channel" in the References section of this manual for more information).

4. If using coaxial cables for the connection, tune the

recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one used by the

playback VCR.

If using audio/video cables, select the line input on the

recording VCR (LI for the jacks on the back of the VCR

or L2 for the jacks on the front of the VCR).

Connecting Two VCRs

5. Insert the tape to be copied into the playback VCR.

Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the

recording VCR.

6. Using visual search, locate the segment to be copied

on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6-9 to copy or edit additional segments.

TO TV TO TV

The VCRs used in this diagram may not match the two VCRs you use. Make sure to connect OUT to IN jacks and

vice-versa. Also, make sure to match up the types of jacks (R jacks are connected to R jacks, L to L, and VIDEO to VIDEO).

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

Control Your Television

The remote can be programmed to control a television.

It is programmed to control a GE, RCA, or PROSCAN

TV. Other manufacturer's brands need to be

programmed.

2 FIRST THINGS HRST

SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

4 RECORDING

OTHER FEATURES

7 CONNECTIONS

8 REFERENCE

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

About Programming the Remote

The remote can be programmed to control other brands of

remote controllable TVs. It is already programmed to

operate most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN televisions.

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:

1. Turn on the TV.

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

list on the next page.

3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.

4. Enter the code from the code list.

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

programmed.

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

the next code listed for your TV's brand.

Operating the TV

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

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 ON*OFF button.

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

Basics Section for details.

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands that are

shown. Note the difference between the TV

and VCR on-screen displays to see which one the remote is operating.

PROGRAM THE REMOTE

TV Codes

Akai

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

AOC

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

Candle..............................................06, 07, 11

Citizen

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

Colortyme................................................06, 11

Concerto..................................................06, 11

Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Eiectrohome Emerson

Envision...................................................06, 11

Fisher

GE Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi

Infinity.............................................................30

JC Penney................05, 06, 07, 11, 12, 14,

JBL...................................................................30

Jensen......................................................06, 11

JVC

Kawasho..............................................03, 06, 11

Kenwood

Loewe..............................................................30

Luxman....................................................06, 11

LXI Magnavox

Marantz MGA Mitsubishi

MTC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

........

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 47, 48, 56

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

...........

05, 06, 11, 13, 14, 20, 41, 42

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

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

06, 07, 11, 12, 17, 52

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

06, 09, 11, 12, 21, 52

05, 06,10, 11, 12

11, 12, 16

03, 04, 06, 11, 13, 14

06,08, 11, 12, 15, 16,

04, 06, 11, 14, 23, 24, 46 05, 06, 08, 11, 12, 13, 25

06, 08, 11, 26, 27, 28, 29

23, 24, 36, 46, 52

08, 24, 27, 31, 32, 48

06,11, 13

11, 21, 30, 35, 36

06, 07, 11, 13, 30, 33,

05, 06, 11, 13, 14, 20,

05, 06,11

17, 18, 21

19, 20, 21, 22

06, 11

06, 11, 30

41, 42, 43

05, 06, 11, 52

NAD....................................................11, 35, 36

NEC

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

Panasonic................................04, 24, 30, 45

Philco

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

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

Phillips

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

................................37, 38, 39, 46, 47, 48

Pioneer...................................................06, 11

Portland

Proton ...............................................06, 08, 11

Quasar....................................................04, 24

Radio Shack ..06, 08, 11, 12, 17, 21, 49 RCA

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

Realistic

Sampo

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

Samsung .05, 06, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 52 Sanyo

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

Sears

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

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

Sharp

..........

Sony

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

Soundesign

Sylvania............06, 07, 11, 13, 30, 33, 34,

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

Technics.........................................................24

Techwood Teknika

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

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

TMK

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

Toshiba

Universal ................................................23, 46

Victor..............................................................31

Yamaha

Zenith................................................06, 44, 58

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

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

04, 05, 07, 08, 11, 13, 30,

04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 30, 33,

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

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

06, 08, 11, 12, 17, 21, 49

06, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21,

01, 06, 08, 11, 12, 15, 49, 55

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

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

05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 17,

Wards ....02, 05, 06, 11, 13, 16, 18, 23,

..30, 33, 37, 38, 39, 44, 46, 47, 49, 56

04, 05, 06, 11,48

33, 34, 37, 38, 56

04,05, 06,11, 13, 50, 51

06, 19, 21, 22, 42, 53

22, 31, 35, 36, 54

06, 07, 11, 17, 18

37, 38, 39, 47, 56

18, 39, 44, 45, 52

21, 35, 36, 48, 52, 57

05, 06, 11, 12

06, 11, 12

06, 11, 24

06, 11

05, 06, 11, 13

OTHER FEATURES

Features to Enhance

VCR Operation

• Picture Search Options

• Commercial Scan

• Tracking

• Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking

• Time Counter

• On-Screen Displays

• Audio Reception

• Audio Playback

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Picture Search Options

The most basic way to search during playback is using the

FORWARD or REVERSE button on the remote control. 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 well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to

search in reverse.

2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE 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 well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FORWARD or

REVERSE to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease

the speed of the search.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks

from the picture.

5. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback to

stop after a few minutes.

Frame Advance

Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame after another during playback. Frame advance works well

for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

• Pressing PAUSE "freezes" the action

• Pressing F.ADV repeatedly lets you view single frames

of the action

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback

OTHER FEATURES

Index Search

The VCR has a "VMS 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 STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX

SEARCH on-screen display.

3. 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.

INDEX SEARCH

Press REV OR FWD to begin scanning

OR enter index

Press SEARCH to exit

Searching for i ndex number 12...

a specific number

INDEX SEARCH

4. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE 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 end 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

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.

Press STOP to cancel

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

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

2. Press INFO twice to display the timer counter on the TV

screen.

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OTHER FEATURES

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

4. Continue playing the tape.

5. Press STOP.

6. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the

ZERO SEARCH menu.

7. Press REVERSE to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program

segments.

• Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the

tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.

• Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional

30 seconds up to five minutes.

Tracking

ZERO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV to go to

0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit

ZERO SEARCH

Searchi ng for

0:00:00

Press STOP to cancel

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 VCR at the

same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has no effect during recording - only playback.

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature

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

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

the VCR or remote won't work.

• To Lock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote

for approximately six seconds. "SAFE" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel when it is locked.

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.

OTHER FEATURES

To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress:

Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds.

To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the

remote for approximately six seconds.

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.

3. Press FORWARD to forward the tape until the time

counter reads 0:30:00.

4. 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.

5. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the

screen and return to the normal display mode.

HOURS—I

0:30:00

MINUTES I,

SECONDS

The timer counter's on-screen display lists hours, minutes and seconds of a segment of tape.

HOURS MINUTES

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.

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 remove the time counter from the

screen and return to the normal display mode. Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

Time Counter Only (Does Not Time Out)

No Displays Will Appear (Useful for Dubbing)

OTHER FEATURES

Audio Setup Features

The audio setup 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 display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup

6 Pr g fere nees

8 Language 0 E к i t

2. Press 7 to display AUDIO menu.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

3. 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 normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.

To receive Hi-Fi stereo sound, use audio-video cables with a compatible TV or receiver. Using only the OUT TO TV jack will not produce stereo sound.

OTHER FEATURES

Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on a 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

use during playback.

• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi

track and for normal use.

• Select LINEAR to play back sound recorded on a linear

monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program

(SAP), or a dubbed voice.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both

the linear and Hi-Fi tracks, sound-on-sound.

CONNECTIONS

Things to Know Before

Connecting Components

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.

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• 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 ANT. IN 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.

RF Jack

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

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

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections

between components. The VCR AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are

color coded (yellow for video and red and white for

audio). If your TV only has one input for audio (mono),

you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound from both channels of the VCR.

(Ot=

Audio/video Jack

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Choosing a VCR Connection

There are several different ways to connect your VCR, depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you have a cable box to see this service, whether some of

the cable channels are scrambled, and so on. Three connections are described in this section and one of

them should provide you with a VCR connection 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

If you need to connect 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 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 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 TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming from the VCR or the TV.

Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when you use only the RF ANT. IN and OUT TO TV connections and OFF when using the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks—so your TV signal is not interrupted

when the VCR is turned on.

CONNECTIONS

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 CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR 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 of the

recording features.

2. Press the TV*VCR button and select a different

channel on the TV.

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TV with Audio/Video Jacks

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. Use of TV»VCR button is

not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.

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 of the

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. Use of TV*VCR button is not required.

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

• Set the Auto TVA/CR feature to OFF.

To play a tape:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

All scrambled channels must be viewed through the VCR.

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

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.

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Detailed Help and Information

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 77ps section 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

CHANNEL TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower

channel in the VCR's channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is

playing. Press both together to re-center tracking.

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.

PLAY PAUSE 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.

STOP-EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,

rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

VIDEO/AUDIO (LEFT MONO and RIGHT) INPUT jacks Receives

signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR's remote to select L2 to

record from these jacks.

TV-VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR

or the cable/antenna system.

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Display Panel

REC Indicator (REC) Lights up and replaces the time display when the VCR is recording.

Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (LI or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or Status Indicator

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR is

tuned to a channel. The line indicator (LI or L2) appears when the VCR's line input is selected. Select LI to record from the jacks on the back of the VCR or select L2 to record from the jacks on

the front of the VCR.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

EJEC (Eject) Cassette ejected FF Fast forwarding HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off PLAY In playback REC Recording and RECP For record-pause mode REW Rewinding

R0:00-R4:00 Express recording in progress (zero to four hours in half-hour increments) SAFE ProTect Plus feature turned on SCH and SCH- Forward or reverse search SLW In slow playback STILL Play-pause STOP Tape is stopped

Tape Inserted indicator (GO) Appears on the front panel display any time a videocassette is

inserted into the VCR. This icon will flash if a timer recording has been set, power turned off on

the VCR, but no tape inserted.

Tape Speed Indicator (SP and SLP) Press SPEED on the remote control to change. Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no

indicator for PM.

TIMER Lights during express recording and when VCR is set for a timer recording and then

powered off.

VCR Indicator (Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4). Press the TV*VCR button to turn

on or off.

• VCR indicator on: TV is viewing signals from the VCR.

• VCR indicator off: TV is viewing signals from an antenna, satellite or cable system.

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Back Panel

CH3 CH4 switch Selects the VCR signal channel. This is the

channel the TV must tune to in order to see the VCR's images. Necessary if connecting the VCR using one of the basic hookups.

AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from

another component (like a VCR or camcorder) when it is connected to the VCR with these jacks. Use INPUT on the VCR's remote control to select LI (Line Input). Hi-Fi or mono signals as well as video can be recorded when the external device is connected to the VCR with these jacks.

AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from

VCR to another component (like a TV or VCR) when connected to

a TV using these jacks.

ANT IN jack Receives a signal through a coaxial cable from an

antenna or cable system when attached with this jack.

OUT TO TV jack Passes a broadcast signal to a TV when connected

using the coaxial cable supplied.

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How to Find Your TV’s Video Input

Channel

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are using the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks. You must select this

"channel" before you can see the VCR's menus, the cable

or antenna reception, and the content that's on a tape.

The video channel on TVs varies for different brands and

different models. Below are some steps to try:

• If your TV brand is GE, RCA, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote.

• If you have another brand of TV, consult the section.

Program the Remote, to see if the VCR's remote

control can be set to control your TV. If so, follow the step above.

TV Button

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might access the Video Input Channel by:

• pressing a button on the remote (see table below)

• selecting the channel from the TV's menu system

(see table below)

• tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific

channel number (see table below)

• going through all the channels in the channel list by

pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel Variations table that follows:

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch on the TV

VIDEO VID 1 SIGNAL VID 1 VID

VID 2 VIDEO

S-VID S-VID

S-VIDEO INPUT

Button on the Channel TV Remote

LINE

S-VIDEO VID 2 SOURCE

AUX

Number

90 91 92 93 VID 1

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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 VCR1A/CR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the

remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.

Poor or no pictiu-e for normal TV viewing

• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.

• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.

• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and

correct.

Snowy or no picture during playback

Press TV'VCR to turn VCR indicator on.

Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.

Check to make sure the TV's fine tuning is correct for the channel

you have selected. Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input. See "How

to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in this section of the

manual for details.

Try another tape. Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame

advance, and slow-motion playback.

Streaks in picture during normal playback

• Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down

for the best picture.

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

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.

• The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.

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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 to return to normal playback.

• Check the ProTect Plus^'^ feature.

“SAFE” displays when a button is pressed on the remote control or

VCR

• The "SAFE" indicator displays when the ProTect Plus™ Locking feature is activated or when a button on the remote or VCR is

pressed and ProTect Plus is activated.

Rewind does not operate

• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

VCR Plus+ system or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded

Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ system 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+ system setup was completed

correctly.

WiU 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.

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Internal clock shows incorrect time or date

• Power interruption. Make sure cable box or VCR is tuned to channel

carrying the XDS information.

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

date).

• Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for

daylight-saving time.

Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.

VCR makes noise when stopped

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

Will not Auto Channel 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.

• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact

your local cable company for more information.

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.

“ - - ” lights on the front panel display

• Clock is not set.

Time counter disappears during searching

• This is normal.

On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish

• Check LANGUAGE feature.

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No stereo sound during playback

• Check to make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are paying must be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.

• 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/MONO feature

to MONO.

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

noise.

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Specifications

Format: Record/Playback

System; Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement: Power Consumption: Dimensions:

Weight:

VHS

Video: 4-head Audio: Stereo 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

15 watts

3.7 inches high (94 mm)

14.2 inches wide (360 mm)

10.6 inches deep (270 mm)

7.1 pounds (3.2 kg)

Storage Temperature Range:

Operating Temperature Range:

*Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

-22°Fto+149°F (-30°C to +65°C)

+41°F to -Hl04°F (-i-5°C to +40°C)

Cleaning the VCR

Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum

cleaner to dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation

holes 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 materials 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 Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.

• Pay any Authorized GE VCR Service Center 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 Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized GE VCR Service Center,

ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700. Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.

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.

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.

INDEX

Accessories

included 4 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen 11 Adding/removing channels 11 ANT. IN and OUT TO TV jacks 4, 5, 6, 48, 56

Audio

playing back 33

recording 33 AUDIO menu 44 Audio reception feature 44

Audio setup features 44 Audio/video cables 47, 49, 52 AUDIOA/IDEO jacks

4, 5, 9, 22, 33, 48, 51, 56 Auto channel search 10 Auto clock feature 12 Auto play feature 18, 24 Auto TVA/CR feature 18 Automatic rewind 25 Automatic tracking 24

Channels

adding/removing 11 detecting automatically 10

VCR list 10

CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 11, 15, 30 Choosing a VCR connection 49 Cleaning the VCR 62 CLEAR button 22, 23, 31, 32, 41, 42, 43 Clearing programs 32 Commercial scan 42

Component buttons 22 Connecting components 47 Connecting your VCR 4, 48 Connections 47

audio/video cables 49 TV with audio/video jacks 51 TV with RF jack only 50 unscrambling pay channels 52

Contents 1 Copying and editing tapes 34

Back panel 56 Batteries

installing in the remote 4 Broadcast stereo recording (SAP) 32 Remote 22

Buttons, remote 22

Cable box setup 9 Cables, positioning 47

Cables, types of 48 CH3CH4 switch 6, 50 CHAN buttons 11, 22, 23, 36 Channel List 30 Channel, VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL-TRACKING button 54

Date and time 12 Daylight-saving time 13, 14 Display panel 55 Displays, on screen 43

Eject the tape 25 Express recording (XPR) 28

F.ADV button 22, 40 Forward and reverse search 40 FORWARD button 22, 24, 40, 43 Frame advance 40 Front panel 54 Front panel brightness 19, 20 FWD button 24, 54

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GO BACK button 22, 23

Included accessories 4 Index search 41 INFO button 22, 23, 41, 43 Initial setup 5, 8 INPUT button

5, 9, 22, 23, 30, 33, 54, 56, 57

Jacks, types of 48

Picture search options 40 PLAY button 23, 24, 40, 43, 50, 51, 52 PLAY-PAUSE button 24, 54 Playing a tape 24 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 5, 25, 54 Power surges 47 PREFERENCES menu 17, 18, 19 Preferred tape speed 19 ProTect plus"^!^ locking feature 42 Problem solving 58 Programming the remote 35

to operate TVs 36

PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29, 31

Language feature 8 LANGUAGE menu 6, 8 Line indicators (LI and L2) 33, 54, 56 Locking feature 42

MENU button

6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 22, 29, 30, 31,

32, 44

MUTE button 24, 36

Number buttons 6, 14, 23, 24

ON-OFF button 22, 24, 25, 36 On-screen displays 43 OUT (TO TV) jack 18 Overheating 47

Panel brightness 19 PAUSE button 23, 24, 25, 34, 40

REC indicator 55 Reception feature 44 Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature 33, 44 RECORD button 23, 25, 28, 33, 34, 54 Record protect tab 25 Recording 25

audio only 33 basic 25 broadcast stereo TV 32 copying and editing tapes 34

express (XPR) 28 features 28 options 27 SAP 32 timer 29 types of 28 VCRplus+ 30 XPR (Express) 28

Remote

component buttons 22 installing batteries 4 sensor 54 TV function buttons 23

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Remote VCR1A/CR2 option 17 Removing/adding channels 11 REV button 24, 54 REVERSE button 23, 40, 42 Review Existing Progs, screen 32

Reviewing programs 32 Rewind, automatic 25

Safety tab 24, 25 Search

commercial scan 42 forward and reverse 40 frame advance 40

index 41

slow-motion 40 zero 41

SEARCH button 23, 41, 42

Second Audio Program (SAP), recording 32 Sensor, remote 54 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu 13 SET TIME AND DATE menu 14 SET TIME ZONE menu 12 Setup

audio 44 cable box 9 channels list 10

initial 5

language 8

time and date 12 time and date manually 13

using menus 8 using PREFERENCES menu 17

Signal type 11 Signal type, changing 11 Slow-motion search 40 SLP (tape speed) 19, 25 Solving problems 58

SP (tape speed) 19, 25 Specifications 62 SPEED button 23, 25, 28, 31, 33

Status indicators

BYE 55 EJEC (Eject) 55 FF 55

HI 55 PLAY 55 R0:30 55 REC 55 REW 55 SAFE 55 SCHandSCH- 55 STOP 55

STOP button 23, 25, 28, 32, 33, 41, 42, 43 STOP*EJECT button 25, 54

Table of contents 1 Tape eject 25 Tape playback 45 Tape Playback/HI-FI/ LINEAR/MIX 45 Tape, playing 24 Tape speed 19, 25 Time and date 12

Time counter 43 Time display 55 TIME menu 12, 13, 14 Time zone 12 TIMER indicator 29, 31, 55 Timer recording 28

stopping 32

TIMER RECORDINGS menu 29, 32 Tips, troubleshooting 58 Tracking 42 TRACKING buttons 23, 24, 40 Troubleshooting tips 58

INDEX

TV button 5, 22, 36, 57 TV codes 37 TV function buttons 23 TV, programming the remote to control 36 TV-VCR button 23, 32, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55 TV's video input channel 57

VCR back panel 56 VCR button 5, 22 VCR channel list 10 VCR, cleaning 62 VCR display panel 55

VCR front panel 54 VCR indicator 6, 32, 55 VCR MAIN MENU

6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 29, 30, 32, 44

VCR Plus+ 15

channel list 15 Channel List screen 15

programming system 28

system menu 30

worksheet for channels 16 VCR viewing channel 5 VHS index search system 41 VOL buttons 24, 36

Zero search 41

Warranty 63 Warranty, limited 63

XPR (express recording) 28

Y-adapter 48

If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service center from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis

address listed in this manual or on the carton. This wil only add delays in service for your product.

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GE VG4275 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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Language Selection

Cable Box Setup

VCR Channels List

Auto Clock Set Feature

Selecting Channels

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

Setting Time and Date Manually

Spring Forward; Fall Back

VCR Plus+® System Channels

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option

Remote Control Option

Auto Play

Auto TV/VCR

Component Buttons

VCR Function Buttons

TV Function Buttons

Automatic Rewind

Tape Eject

Check the Safety Tab

\ FIRST THINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

g REFERENCE

Express Recording (XPR)

Timer Recording

Timer Recording Information

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System

VCR Plus+ System Recording

Recording Audio Only

Using Two VCRs For Copying and Editing Tapes

Operating the TV

TV Codes

\ FIRST THINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

4 RECORDING

5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

7 CONNECTIONS

g REFERENCE

Forward and Reverse Search

Slow Motion

Frame Advance

Index Search

Zero Search

Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button)

Reception

Jacks and Cables

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

Choosing a VCR Connection

Advantages of Audio/Video Connections

Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature

TV with RF Jack Only

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

TV with Audio/Video Jacks

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

Auto TV/VCR Setting:

\ FIRST THINGS FIRST

2 SETTING UP THE VCR

3 VCR BASICS

4 RECORDING

5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE

OTHER FEATURES

7 CONNECTIONS

g REFERENCE