JVC HR-DD840KR User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

HR-DD840KR

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

Failure to heed the following precautions may result in

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 110V – 220V`, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or

humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are

generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that 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.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

G-CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

DSS

is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH Network Echostar Communications Corporation.

n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings can be played back in this model.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

is a trademark of

CONTENTS

NSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4

Basic Connections ..................................4

NITIAL SETTINGS 5

Plug & Play .................................................. 5

Language ..................................................... 6

Clock ............................................................7

Preparation ................................................................7

Semi-Auto..................................................................8

Manual ......................................................................9

Auto ..........................................................................9

Tuner ..........................................................10

Set Receivable Channels..........................................10

Add Or Delete A Channel ........................................12

Cable Box Control.......................................13

Situate And Connect Controller ...............................13

Set Cable Box Output Channel ................................14

Set Cable Box Brand ................................................15

G-CODE Setup ............................................. 16

DBS Receiver Control................................... 18

Situate And Connect Controller ...............................18

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel ...........................19

Set DBS Receiver Brand...........................................20

IMPLE PLAYBACK AND

RECORDING 21

Simple Playback .........................................21

Simple Recording ........................................ 22

LAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 23

Playback Features ......................................23

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback.....................23

Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ..........................23

High-Speed Search ..................................................23

Manual Tracking ......................................................24

Tape Position Indicator ............................................24

Video Stabilizer .......................................................25

Superimpose............................................................26

Select The Soundtrack .............................................27

Index Search............................................................28

Instant ReView.........................................................28

Repeat Playback ......................................................29

Counter Reset ..........................................................29

Counter Memory .....................................................29

Next-Function Memory............................................29

AV COMPU LINK Playback.....................................30

Auto Picture ................................................ 32

Preparation ..............................................................32

Playback..................................................................33

Time Scan ................................................... 34

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback .....34

Skip Search..............................................................35

Time Scan Audio .....................................................36

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Recording Features .....................................37

Record One Program While

Watching Another....................................................37

Display Elapsed Recording Time..............................37

Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program).................38

To Record SAP Programs..........................................38

Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control .......................39

IMER RECORDING 40

G-CODE Timer Programming .......................40

On-Screen Timer Programming ...................42

Check And Cancel Programs ...................................44

Auto Timer...............................................................45

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .......................46

DITING 47

Edit To Or From Another VCR .......................47

Edit From A Camcorder ...............................48

Insert Editing ..............................................50

Audio Dubbing ...........................................52

PECIAL FEATURES 53

TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..............................53

Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control...................54

DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control..............55

Control Two JVC VCRs ............................................56

ROUBLESHOOTING 57

Power ........................................................ 57

Tape Transport ............................................57

Playback ....................................................57

Recording ................................................... 58

Timer Recording..........................................58

Other Problems .......................................... 59

UESTIONS AND ANSWERS 60

Playback ....................................................60

Recording ................................................... 60

Timer Recording..........................................60

NDEX 61

List Of Terms............................................... 61

Front View.................................................. 62

Rear View .................................................. 63

Front Display Panel.....................................63

Remote Control ...........................................64

PECIFICATIONS 65

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Basic

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 65).

Connections

Antenna or Cable

AC Power Cord

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

Coaxial Cable

Flat Feeder

Matching Transformer (not supplied)

Audio/Video Cable (supplied)

75 ohm terminal

ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input)

TV OUT

Back of VCR

CH3

CH4

RF Cable (supplied)

SITUATE VCR

Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

The connection method you use depends on the type of TV you have.

RF Connection

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To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA

IN jack on the rear of the VCR.

c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV

OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corresponding to the CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR.

AV Connection

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To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in

the illustration.

b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO

OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV Instruction Manual.

CONNECT VCR TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

● The clock and tuner channels will automatically be

set when the antenna is connected and when the AC is first connected to the VCR (Z pg. 5). (If "Auto" or "CH" is displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front display panel before powering on the VCR.)

NOTES:

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The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3CH4 switch, on the back of the VCR, sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

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The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position. Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area and set the channel on the TV to correspond to the VCR's CH3– CH4 switch setting.

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If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VCR to TV mode and from TV to VCR it may be necessary to issue a CH UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.

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Even if you are using AV cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another (Z pg. 37).

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For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 63).

FINAL PREPARATION FOR USE

Power on the VCR and select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch on the rear of the VCR as shown in

the illustration. You can now perform simple playback (Z pg. 21) or simple recording (Z pg. 22).

INITIAL SETTINGS

Plug & Play

Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set

IMPORTANT

● Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug & Play is in progress.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there’s no need to perform the Clock (Z pg. 7) and Tuner (Z pg. 10) procedures. If, however , you want to add or delete channels, refer to “Add Or Delete A Channel” on page 12.

ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS

If you perform the Plug & Play procedure . . .

● Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an alternative PBS channel if Plug & Play is not successful.)

● If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure (Z pg. 9).

● For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's power must be off and the cable box must be set to the PBS channel at clock adjustment times.

● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time (Z pg. 9), your VCR's power must be off and your cable box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the D.S.T. adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set correctly, change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See step 9 of Semi-Auto procedure (Z pg. 8) or step 6 of Manual procedure (Z pg. 9).

NOTE:

If the memory backup fails, because of a power outage or because the AC was removed from the VCR, Plug & Play will be performed when power is restored to the VCR.

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The Plug & Play function sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when power is first connected to the VCR. The antenna cable must be connected for the Plug & Play function.

The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels. We call this TV channel the “Host Channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area.

PLUG & PLAY SETUP

Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg. 4). Then connect the VCR’s power plug to an AC outlet. Do not

power on the VCR. The clock and tuner channels will automatically be set.

● Auto clock set is performed first. The auto clock set function scans all the channels received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets the clock. "Auto" blinks on the front display panel during Auto clock set.

● Auto channel set is performed next. The auto channel set function scans all the channels that are receivable by your VCR. It then automatically assigns each receivable channels to the CH ▲▼ buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. During auto channel set the channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

● When Plug & Play has been completed successfully the correct time is displayed.

● If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 8, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".

● If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform the Semi-Auto ( Clock Set ( already taken place and it need not be set again.

● If “- -:- -” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the PBS channel. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. If you use a cable box ensure that your local PBS channel is selected on your cable box ( SCRIBERS). Then power on and power off the VCR; the Plug & Play function will be automatically reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front panel. If Plug & Play is not performed but everything is connected and set correctly, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure ( place, so please also perform the “Set Receivable Channels” procedure (

Z pg. 9) procedure. Auto channel set has

Z ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUB-

Z pg. 9). Auto channel set has not yet taken

Z pg. 8) or Manual

Z pg. 10).

During Initial Auto Clock Set

"Auto" blinks.

During Auto Channel Set

The channel numbers are displayed as they are scanned and set.

Plug & Play Completed

The current time (including AM/PM) is displayed.

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POWER

CH5∞

Language

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

POWER

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CH5∞

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH 5∞ or

PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS LANGUAGE SELECT SCREEN

The messages are preset to appear in English. If you want

to see them in Spanish or French, move the highlight bar (arrow) to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by pressing CH or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

∞

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= CUSTOM SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

=LANGUAGE SELECT

G-CODE SET-UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

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PUSH JOG5∞

SELECT LANGUAGE

At the Language Select screen, move the highlight

bar (arrow) to the desired language by pressing CH

∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞,

then press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen.

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

Clock

POWER

EN 7

Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function. Access the Override Auto Clock Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously been selected.

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

POWER

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Preparation

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREEN MENU

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

At the Main Menu screen, move the highlight bar

(arrow) to “CUSTOM SET” by pressing CH 5∞ or

PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE SELECT SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) at the Custom Set

screen to “OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH

JOG 5∞, then press OK.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

=OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT G-CODE SET-UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

CUSTOM SET

PUSH JOG

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PUSH JOG

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Semi-Auto

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET” by pressing CH ▲▼ or

PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

=SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL CLOCK SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS SELECT SCREENS

At the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight

bar (arrow) to the desired mode by pressing CH ▲▼ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

To select the Host Channel — step 7 To select the Time Zone — step 8 To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9

NOTE:

The time that has been set previously by the Plug & Play function will be erased when any of the three settings mentioned above is changed.

SEMI–AUTO CLOCK SET

= HOST CHANNEL SELECT

TIME ZONE SELECT D.S.T. SELECT

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT HOST CHANNEL

You can either select "AUTO", or enter a PBS

channel number. For automatic selection, press MENU if "AUTO" is highlighted on the Host Channel Select screen. To manually select "AUTO" or the PBS channel, press CH ▲▼ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to cycle through "AUTO" or the channel numbers (hold button down to speed through numbers) and stop when the desired number appears. Press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

HOST CHANNEL SELECT

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT

PRESS (MENU) TO END

(CATV)

CH AUTO

NOTES:

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For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel on your VCR that receives the cable box channels, and set the cable box to the PBS channel.

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There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data.

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SELECT TIME ZONE

You can select the zone automatically or manually

by pressing CH ▲▼ or PUSH JOG 5∞. If an

incorrect time is displayed you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. If you selected "AUTO" in step 7 select "MANUAL" and select the correct time zone manually.

● If you selected "AUT O", press MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

● If you selected "MANUAL", press OK and the screen to the right appears. Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing CH ▲▼ or PUSH JOG

∞, then press MENU

twice to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.

TIME ZONE SELECT

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

TIME ZONE SELECT

=ATLANTIC

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

SELECT D.S.T. MODE

You have three choices:

a–Select “AUTO” and the

adjustment to your VCR’s clock will be made according to the incoming signal from the host channel. b–Select “ON” and the adjustment will be made based on the clock itself. c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to you. Move the highlight bar (arrow) to your choice by pressing CH and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen reappears.

or PUSH JOG

∞

D.S.T. SELECT

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

, then press MENU

∞

=AUTO

MANUAL

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=AUTO

ON OFF

Manual

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Z pg. 10), move the highlight bar (arrow) to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by

pressing CH ▲▼ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.

The Manual Clock Set screen is displayed and the

month digit begins blinking. Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date and time (if only 1 digit, press "0" first). Press CH ▲▼ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to set AM/PM and D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time). Press OK after AM/ PM and D.S.T. settings. Set D.S.T. to "ON" to set the D.S.T. according to the VCR's clock or to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.

When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.

NOTES:

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CH ▲▼ and PUSH JOG

all operations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

●

At the Manual Clock Set screen, the setting that can be set blinks. When setting of a highlighted item is completed, the highlight bar moves down by 1 line to the next item.

MANUAL CLOCK SET

DATE 1/ 1/97 WED

TIME – –:– – AM D.S.T. ON

PRESS NUMBER KEY (O–9)

OR (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

can be used to perform

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MAKE CORRECTIONS

To change any of the settings, press OK or PUSH JOG

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until the item you want to change blinks, then set

as in step 6.

Auto

IMPORTANT

T urn the VCR off after performing the Semi-Auto Clock Set procedure. "Auto" will appear on the front display panel when the clock is being set. The current time will appear automatically when the clock is set.

SELECT MODE

At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by

pressing CH ▲▼ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then power off the VCR. Do not power it on again until the clock has been adjusted. The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The clock will be adjusted on the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual real time.)

**AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

This function enables automatic adjustment of the VCR’s clock at the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. With Auto DST activated, . . . . . . on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 3:00 AM.

. . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is

adjusted to 1:00 AM.

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POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set Receivable Channels

Tuner

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

POWER

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TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by

pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AUTO

CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH

JOG 5∞, then press OK.

● Receivable channels in your area are automatically assigned to the CH 5∞ buttons, and non-receivable channels are skipped.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET

=TUNER SET

CUSTOM SET AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

BAND AFC

=AUTO CHANNEL SET

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MAIN MENU

TUNER SET

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PUSH JOG

NOTES:

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At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COMPLETED” appears on screen.

●

If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED– NO SIGNAL” appears on screen. Check the connections and start again.

RETURN TO NORMAL

SCANNING...

PRESS (MENU) TO END

SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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INFORMATION

The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. If necessary, you can check the setting at the Band screen after Auto Channel Set has set the channels.

● At the Tuner Set screen, move the highlight bar (arrow) to

"BAND" by pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

TUNER SET

=BAND

AFC AUTO CHANNEL SET MANUAL CHANNEL SET

BAND TV

=CATV

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PUSH JOG

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

● Press MENU as many times as necessary to return to the normal screen.

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ADD

NUMBER

CH.SKIP

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN

Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tuner

procedure on page 10.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.

● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "AFC" by pressing CH

∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "SPCL" by

pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press MENU to return to the

Tuner Set screen.

● AFC set to SPCL (special) is necessary for tuning on certain CATV systems.

ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press

OK.

AFC

NORM

=SPCL

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

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STORE OR SKIP DESIRED CHANNEL

PUSH JOG

Input the channel number using the NUMBER keys or

by pressing CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞, then press ADD to add or CH.SKIP to

delete. Repeat for each channel you want to store or skip.

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

(CATV)

CH 125 ADD

SELECT CH NO. AND PRESS (ADD/SKIP) PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

Cable Box Control

Suggested Location

Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.

Attention:

The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable box and a DBS receiver are used, position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver.

Cable box

Your VCR

Cable box

Controller (suggested locations)

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This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows that have been programmed using G-CODE (Z pg. 40) or OnScreen Timer Programming (Z pg. 42).

Situate And Connect Controller

SITUATE CONTROLLER

Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is

unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

CONNECT CABLE BOX TO VCR

The connection method depends on the type of cable box you have.

If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR; select the correct external input mode as described in step 4, 5, 9 – 11 on page

50. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the cable box.

If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR. Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box RF output (see page 14 also).

Controller

Your VCR

Transmitter

Connected to ANTENNA IN

CABLE

BOX

Connected to VIDEO/ AUDIO IN

NOTE:

When connecting your cable box refer to its instruction manual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

About Your Cable Box

This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.

●

The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your Cable Box. This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote Control Unit.

●

The VCR's Controller can also control your Cable Box. This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channel number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's Remote Control unit, refer to page 54. To set up the Controller go to page 14.

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POWER

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

POWER

NUMBER

12 45 7

8 0



3 6 9

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.

=CUSTOM SET

ACCESS G-CODE SET-UP SCREEN

Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “G-CODE SET-UP”, then press OK.

OVERRIDE LANGUAGE SELECT

=G-CODE SET-UP

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

ACCESS CABLE BOX OUTPUT SCREEN

Press CH JOG

highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX OUTPUT”, then press OK.

to move the

∞

or PUSH

∞

GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

=CABLE BOX OUTPUT

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

AUTO CLOCK SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

G-CODE SET-UP

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

Set Cable Box Output Channel

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

PUSH JOG

SELECT CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL

Your selection depends on how your cable box is

connected to your VCR.

If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . .

. . . press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to the channel number representing the cable box’s output (2–6).

If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “ON LINE”.

CABLE BOX OUTPUT

=OFF

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO G-CODE SET-UP SCREEN

Press MENU.

ON CH2 ON CH3 ON CH4 ON CH5 ON CH6 ON LINE

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Set Cable Box Brand

TURN ON CABLE BOX

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable Box.

ACCESS CABLE BOX BRAND SET SCREEN

At the G-CODE Set-Up screen, press CH 5∞ or

PUSH JOG 5∞ to move

the highlight bar (arrow) to “CABLE BOX BRAND SET”, then press OK.

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

Cable Box Code from the CABLE BOX BRAND LIST to the right, then press OK.

● If the cable box’s channel changes to 9, setting is complete.

● If there are more than one code number listed for your brand of cable box, repeat step 3 until the cable box’s channel changes to 9.

● If the code numbers for your model of cable box is not listed the channel may not change even if you go through all the listed numbers. If this occurs try all other numbers between 1 and 69.

GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT

=CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CABLE BOX BRAND LIST

BRAND CODE

ZENITH 11, 12, 60, 61 DEREUNG 10

G-CODE SET-UP

THEN (OK)

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

You can now set up the G-C

NOTES:

●

Although the supplied Controller is compatible with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will not work with your cable box.

●

If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and 69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. Please contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with one that is compatible with your VCR.

●

The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording.

●

If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording.

ODE feature ( Z pg. 16).

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POWER

G-CODE Setup

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

POWER

NUMBER

12 45 7

8 0

3 6 9

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The G-CODE timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the timer record function. Simply key in the G-CODE number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.

Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may have to make certain changes in your VCR’ s “Guide Channel Set” menu to get proper results. Please read the following information carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.

Before G-C procedures:

● Plug & Play (Z pg. 5)

● Clock setting (Z pg. 7) and Tuner setting (Z pg. 10)

● Cable box setting if you receive your TV channels through a

cable box (Z pg. 13)

Channel Number Matching

Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel” number assigned to each station for purposes of G-CODE programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are the same as the channel number on which each is received by your VCR or cable box.

**SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS**

● In many instances, cable TV stations have G-CODE Guide Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the channel on which you receive the station. Check your TV listings, or contact your cable supplier for details.

● Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.

If the numbers match, go directly to “G-C Programming” (Z pg. 40).

If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer record programs from those stations, you have to inform the VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer record from those stations, you can go directly to “G-C Timer Programming” (Z pg. 40).

ODE setup you must have performed the following

ODE Timer

ODE

TURN ON THE VCR



Press POWER.



ACCESS MAIN MENU

PUSH JOG

SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

=CUSTOM SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS G-CODE SET-UP SCREEN

Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “G-CODE SET-UP”, then press OK.

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SELECT

=G-CODE SET-UP

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN

Press CH JOG

highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK.

to move the

∞

or PUSH

∞

=GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CH 5∞, PUSH JOG

or the appropriate

∞

NUMBER keys to input the G-CODE Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing. Then press OK.

● If you receive your channels with a cable box and if you have properly set your Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 13–14 and re-perform the procedure.

(Ex.) When inputting the Guide Channel number 6 for WNJU(Ind.)

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) PRESS (MENU) TO END

MAIN MENU

CUSTOM SET

G-CODE SET-UP

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 6

OR (5∞), THEN (OK)

INPUT RECEIVING CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CH 5∞, PUSH JOG

or the appropriate

∞

NUMBER keys to input the number of the channel on which the GuideChannel’s broadcasts are received. Then press OK.

● If there is more than one mismatch, repeat steps 6 and 7 for each instance.

(Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is received on channel 47

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

GUIDE CH : 6

VCR CH : 47

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9)

OR (5∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO G-CODE SET-UP SCREEN

Press MENU.

CHECK INPUT DATA

Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL MAP”, then press OK.

● The Guide Channel and VCR or cable box channel numbers you input appear on the screen in ascending order. Check to ensure you’ve entered them correctly.

● If you entered more than 10 sets of numbers, press OK to see the next set of numbers.

● Guide Channel Map contains only the Guide Channels and VCR or CABLE channels that you entered.

G-CODE SET-UP

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

=GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

CABLE BOX OUTPUT CABLE BOX BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

GUIDE CHANNEL MAP

GUIDE: VCR GUIDE: VCR

6 : 47 10 : 55 12 : 41 15 : 38 33 : 28 67 : 49

PRESS (OK) TO NEXT PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

You can now use G-CODE for quick and simple timer programming (Z pg. 40).

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DBS Receiver Control

Suggested Location

Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast DBS) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's remote sensor.

Attention:

The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box.

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

The following procedure is required if you receive DBS channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast DBS) Receiver . The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the DBS Receiver's channels during timer recording.

The VCR can control the DBS Receiver during timer recording using its Controller.

NOTES:

●

The Controller can automatically change the DBS Receiver channels when the VCR has been programmed using OnScreen Timer Programming (Z pg. 42). Because DBS programming does not use G-CODE; the Controller can not change the DBS Receiver channels during G-C

ODE

●

Timer Recording. If a cable box is also used it is recommended that you connect the DBS receiver to your VCR's A/V inputs and the cable box to your VCR's antenna input.

Situate And Connect Controller

DBS receiver

Your VCR

Controller

DBS receiver

Transmitter

Connected to ANTENNA IN

CABLE

BOX

Controller (suggested locations)

Connected to VIDEO/ AUDIO IN

About Your DBS Receiver

This VCR has two separate methods to control your DBS Receiver.

●

The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your DBS Receiver. This eliminates the need for a separate DBS Receiver Remote Control Unit.

●

The VCR's Controller can also control your DBS Receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver's channel number during timer recording.

Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's Remote Control unit, refer to page 55. To set up the Controller go to page 19.

SITUATE CONTROLLER

Place the Controller so that the path between its transmitter and the DBS receiver's remote sensor is

unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.

CONNECT DBS RECEIVER TO VCR

The connection method depends on the type of DBS receiver you have.

If your DBS receiver has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR; select the correct external input mode as described in step 4, 5, 9 – 11 on page

48. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the DBS receiver.

If your DBS receiver doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO OUT connectors . . .

. . . connect the antenna output connector on the DBS receiver to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR. Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as DBS receiver RF output. (See page 19 also.)

NOTE:

When connecting your DBS receiver refer to its instruction manual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER TO VCR

Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.

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POWER

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

POWER

12 45 7

8 0



3 6 9

Set DBS Receiver Output Channel

TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER.

● Set the VCR to the channel (3 or 4 or AU) on which

the signals from the DBS receiver are received.

ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

ACCESS CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “CUSTOM SET”, then press OK.

ACCESS DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT SCREEN

Press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT”, then press OK.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SET FUNCTION SET TUNER SET

= CUSTOM SET

AUTO PICTURE VIDEO STABILIZER PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK) PRESS (MENU) TO END

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT G-CODE SET-UP

=DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PUSH JOG

SELECT DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT CHANNEL

Your selection depends on how your DBS receiver is

connected to your VCR.

If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . .

. . . press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to the channel number representing the DBS receiver's output (3–4).

If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press CH 5∞ or PUSH JOG 5∞ to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “ON LINE”.

DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECT

PRESS (MENU) TO END

RETURN TO CUSTOM SET SCREEN

Press MENU.

=OFF

ON CH3 ON CH4 ON LINE

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NUMBER

12 45



3 6 9

INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Set DBS Receiver Brand

TURN ON DBS RECEIVER

Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver.

ACCESS DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET SCREEN

At the Custom Set screen, press CH 5∞ or PUSH

JOG 5∞ to move the

highlight bar (arrow) to “DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET”, then press OK.

ENTER DBS RECEIVER BRAND

Press the appropriate

NUMBER keys to enter the

DBS Receiver Code from the following list, then press OK. The unit is pre-set to code 80 (RCA) when shipped.

CUSTOM SET

OVERRIDE

AUTO CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT G-CODE SET-UP DBS RECEIVER OUTPUT

=DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

DBS RECEIVER BRAND SET

PRESS NUMBER KEY (0-9) PRESS (MENU) TO END

THEN (OK)



PUSH JOG

NOTES:

●

It is possible that the Controller will not work with all types of DBS receiver.

●

If your DBS receiver doesn’t respond to the code, you can’t use the Controller to change DBS channels. In this case, make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording.

●

The VCR can only change the DBS channel through the Controller during timer recording.

●

If your DBS receiver is one that can’t be operated with a remote control (because it has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording.

BRAND CODE

RCA (DSS) 80 SONY (DSS) 81 PRIMESTAR 90 ECHOST AR 91

● If the DBS receiver's channel changes as follows, setting is complete:

RCA or SONY [ 205 PRIMESTAR [ 55 ECHOSTAR [ 100

● After OK is pressed, the program currently received through the DBS receiver will appear for about 10 seconds.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

Press MENU as many times as necessary.

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

STOP

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

TIME SCAN SHUTTLE

PLAY

Simple

Playback

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

3 4

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LOAD A CASSETTE

Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too much pressure when inserting.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.

● The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".

● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM START POINT

If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the left. To go forward, press FF or turn the TIME SCAN SHUTTLE ring to the right.

START PLAYBACK

Press PLAY. "AUTO PICTURE" appears on screen (Z pg. 33).

STOP PLAYBACK

Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT to remove the cassette.

REW (Rewind)

12 45



3 6 9

FF (Fast-Forward)

Usable cassettes

Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**) T-60 (ST-60**) T-90 T-120 (ST-120**) T-160 (ST-160**) ST-210**

Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**) TC-30 (ST-C30**) TC-40 (ST-C40**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on

this video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

**This video recorder can record on regular VHS and

Super VHS cassettes. However, it will record and play back regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to play back Super VHS recordings.

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