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LG R-E21M User Manual

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VCR OWNER'S MANUAL
Before connecting, Operating or adjusting this
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Congratulations on buying the WLtLWSJV=deo Cassette Recorder (VCR). For your convenience, please read
these simple instructions before operating your VCR.
NOTES: * This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the _ mark.
• _ is designed to expand your opportunities for in-home TV viewing and not for any usage
which might violate the copyright laws.
• The Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) with this marking incorporates _high-quality
IHI@ picture technology and is compatible with any Video Cassette Recorders bearing
the _ mark.
Check to make sure you have the following acces-
sories before disposing of the packing material.
1. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adaptor (75/300-ohm)
2. Remote Control
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions .............. 3
Installation ............................. 5
Wiring diagram .......................... 5
Antenna/VOR connections ................. 6
VCR/TV connections ..................... 7
Cable antenna (CATV) connections .......... 8
On Screen Display ....................... 9
On Screen Menu features ................. 10
Channel presetting
(By using the remote control) ............. 11
Set your television to the VCR channel ...... 13
Making a sample recording ............... 14
Identification and operation of controls ..... 15
Remote Control ........................ 18
Clock setting (By using the remote control}- •21
Recording while you are away ............. 23
Program timer setting
(You must use the remote control) ......... 24
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............. 29
Recording one program while viewing
Another ............................... 30
Editing a recording ...................... 30
VHS Index search system (VISS) ........... 31
Visual search (F-Search and R-Search) ...... 32
Pause/Still ............................. 33
Auto playback function .................. 33
Using the counter memory feature ......... 34
Auto-rewind ........................... 35
Auto memory power shut-off .............. 35
Playback with TV equipped with VIR ........ 35
Video Head Cleaning .................... 35
Operating hints ......................... 36
VCR to VCR dubbing .................... 36
Troubleshooting ........................ 37
Routine maintenance .................... 38
Sears Service .......................... 38
How to order repair parts ................. 38
Specifications .......................... 39
Features .............................. 39
Warranty ....................... Rear Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read Instructions-All the safety and
op0rating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
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Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
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Heed Warnings-All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
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Follow Instructions-All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5.
Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted serviceand that for some
specific reason, such as the possibility of the
loss of an authorization code for a CATV
converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose,
may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.
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Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
7,
Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
the like.
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Accessories-Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
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A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10.
11. Power Sources-This product should be
12. Grounding or Polarization-This product may
13. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords
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Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are net sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
be equipped with a polarized alternating- current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug. Alternate Warnings-This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the product.
14.
Protective Attachment Plug-The product is equipped with an attachment plug having
overload protection. This is a safety feature.
See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement
of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
15.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast
an supporting structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna- discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 131.1.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70
I EQUIPMENT _ J _,GROUNDING
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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FIGURE 131.1
ANTENNA LEAD IN
GROUND CLAMP
F[L_,_/ CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) ] _ GROUND CLAMPS
_""-_-_- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
A_NTENNA
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
16. Lightning-For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
17. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When instaling an outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching 6uch power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
18. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
20. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust _nly those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the product to its normal operation. •
e. If te product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance-this.indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charact-
eristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
23. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting-The product
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25. Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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INSTALLATION
Placing your VCR on the top of or under the -IV receiver may result in nnterferenceappearing on the TV screen
when the VCR is on. If this occurs, move the VCR to a position alongside the TV receiver.
WIRING DIAGRAM
To use your VCR connect it with your TV receiver and antenna system as illustrated below.
Antennas CATV
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[_]: See "CABLE ANTENNA (CA]V) CONNECTIONS" on page 8.
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ANTENNANCR CONNECTIONS
ANTENNAS WITH ONE LEAD (Combined VHF-UHF)
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75-ohm Comdal (round) Cable To "INFROM ANT"
300-ohm Twin-lead Flat Cable
ntennaAdaptor (300-ohmto 7S-ohm)(not aupplled)
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1. Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the "IV receiver.
2. Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75-ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to
the connector marked "IN FROM ANT" on your VCR.
ANTENNA WITH SEPARATE VHF-UHF LEADS
VHF Antenna UHF Antenna
t hmTwin-lead Flat Cable
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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to the Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm
to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the "IN FROM ANT" terminal. The Adaptor does not
screw onto the VCR, it just slips over the connector.
VCR
To "IN FROM ANT"
Antenna Mlxer (VHF/UHF300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied)
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1. Disconnect the UHFNHF twin leads on your tele-
vision.
2. Locate Antenna Mixer(VHF/UHF 300-ohm to 75- ohm) (not supplied).
3. Connect the VHF Twin-lead Cable to the "VHF" terminals on the Antenna Mixer.
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4. Connect the UHF Twin-lead Cable to the "UHF" terminals on the Antenna Mixer.
5. Slip the Antenna Mixer onto the "IN FROM ANT" terminal.
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VCR/TV CONNECTIONS
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Antenna Splitter (75-ohm to VHF/UHF 300- ohm) (not supplied)
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To "OUT TO TV"
75-ohm Com(lal Cable with Antenna Adaptor
(accessory number 1,)
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TV Antenna Terminals
1. Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna adaptor (accessory number 1) to "OUT
TO TV" on the VCR. Connect the other end to the Antenna Splitter (75-ohm to VHF/UHF 300-ohm) (not supplied) or 75-ohm antenna input on back
of rv, as illustrated above.
2. Connect the wires marked "UHF" on the Splitter to the UHF terminals on the rear of your televi-
sion.
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3. Connect the wires marked "VHF" on the Splitter to the VHF terminals on the rear of your televi-
sion.
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CABLE ANTENNA (CATV) CONNECTIONS
"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CA'I-V system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC 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".
Diagram No. 1
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To "IN FROM ANT" VCR
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To "OUTTOTV" (CH3 or 4 on PLAY)
This hook-up permits the recording of cable chan- nels except for scrambled channels. At the same time, you may watch any cable channel selected by
the cable converter (with A-B Switch in B position).
Diagram No. 2
Cable
Converter/
OUT |
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To "IN FROM ANT" VCR
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OUT /
TV
To watch the playback picture from the VCR, set the
A-B Switch to the A position.
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2-Set
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To "OUT TO TV" (CH3 or 4)
This hook-up permits the recording of any channel(including scrambled premium channels).
At the same time, you may view any channel except those that are scrambled. To view scrambled chan-
nels, put the A-B Switch in the A position. (In this
position, you cannot watch one channel and record
another.) To use this hook-up, you should have a
cable compatible television receiver.
Coupler _
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NOTES:
1. The 2-Set Coupler and the A-B Switch are not
supplied and should be purchased locally. The cable converter is normally supplied by the cable
company.
2. There are other possible connections than shown here. Their use depends upon the type of cable system you have and on the type of equipment
you wish to connect. Please consult with your local Sears Store or Service Department.
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Diagram No. 3
VCR TO "IN FROMANT" !
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To "OUT TO TV"
Use A position of A-B switch for watching and/or
recording channels that do not require a cable con- verter box.
Use B position of A-B switch for watching and/or recording channels that require a cable converter
box.
Cable
Converter
OUT
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
Set TV to channel 3 or 4 to match OUTPUT CHANNEL SET on back of VCR.
ON SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS
Function of the "DISPLAY" button is, when pressed, to display the current time on the IV screen, along
with the operation mode, the tape counter, the counter memory and channel number. The on screen overlays will appear momentarily as a clear
indication that a main function or a channel has been changed with the remote control or at the
VCR. Whenever a function button (Stop, FF, etc.) is
pressed, or when you change channels, a 4 second OSD appears. The function name and the channel
number (if tuned) are displayed as a overlay for 2 seconds.
NOTE: The on-screen display will not be recorded.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
TAPESPEED
DISPLAY ---[_] (SP/LP/EP)
DATE DISPLAY CLOCK DISPLAY
(MONTH/DAY/YEAR) (12:00 AM---11:59 PM)
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TV
CHANNEL DISPLAY
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CATV AV
Pressing "DISPLAY" button changes the "IV screen in the following sequence.
Press once
Press three times
ON SCREEN MENU FEATURES
You only need to press the MENU button on the remote cotrol. Each number buttons are indicated next to the
feature displayed on the OSD menu. When you select a feature turn to the section in this manual and read the tull description accompanying the instruction there.
SET UP MENU DISPLAY
Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several additional feature options. You can use the
SET UP menus to select the functions that best fit your porsonal needs.
• To display this menu, press MENU then press "6" on the remote control.
MAIN MENU
First
Press
"MENU".
Then press "6".
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 CLOCK SET
2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 SET UP
TO END PUSH MENU
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM (TV)
SET-UP MENU
2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO CHANNEL SET DISPLAY
See the "CHANNEL PRESETTING". (Described on page 11.)
LANGUAGE SELECT DISPLAY
The on screen programming of this VCR can be display in either English or Spanish.
• Press "3" when the SET UP menu is displayed.
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 "IV SYSTEM (TV)
Press
"3"to
change.
2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT
TO END PUSH MENU
TO END PUSH MENU
TV SYSTEM DISPLAY
The TV SYSTEM feature is used for manually setting the video recorder tuner to match your
antenna system. Broadcast band (TV): Select TV if your antenna
system provides only UHF and VHF channels. Regular cable band (CATV): Select CATV if your
antenna system is a cable TV line with or without a cable converter/decorder box. Check with your cable
supplier to determine your type of system.
• To set the TV SYSTEM to TV or CATV, press "1" on the remote control in the SET UP menu
display.
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER
Press "1" to
change,
= 1 TV SYSTEM (TV)
2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT
• Press "1" for ENGLISH or "2" for SPANISH.
LANGUAGE SELECT
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER
1 ENGLISH
2 SPANISH
TO END PUSH MENU
TO END PUSH MENU
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CHANNEL PRESETTING (By using the Remote Control)
This VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels (VHF chan-
nels 2~13, UHF channels 14~69 and CATV channels 1~125), but channel presetting is required as described below after "ANTENNNVCR CONNECTIONS" and "VCR/TV CONNECTIONS" are made as described on
pages 6 and 7.
AUTO CHANNEL SETTING
The automatic programming feature makes it easy and convenient to program the TV station into the
tuner's memory. Automatic programming is usually a one-time proce-
dure, but you will need to repeat it if you move to a
location that has different channels, or if the power is interrupted.
• Turn on the power of both VCR and TV.
• Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel (channel 3 or 4).
• Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front
"POWER"
ON/OFF Button
•CHANNEL" Select Button ( • or • )
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panel of the VCR.
ON THE REMOTE CONTROL
1. Press the MENU button until the "MENU", as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
"MENU"
Button
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Number Buttons
"0" through "9"
"ADD/ERASE" Button
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 CLOCK SET
2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 SET UP
TO END PUSH MENU
2. Press "6" button to select the SET UP menu. The SET UP menu will appear.
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER
1 TV SYSTEM (TV)
2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT
TO END PUSH MENU
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3. Press "1" button to select "TV" or "CATV". If your VCR is connected to a home antenna system, select "TV", select "CATV" when your VCR is
connected to a cable antenna. Switching is performed between "TV" and "CATV" on the TV
screen every time "1" button is pressed.
TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM
CHANNEL MEMORY
This feature allows you to manually add or remove channels from the channel scan. To do so, please refer to the procedure below:
PUSH SELECTION NUMBER
1 TV SYSTEM (CATV)
2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT
TO END PUSH MENU
4. Press "2" button for channel setting. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels
in the area and place them in the tuner's memory.
After auto-presetting is completed, the lowest active channel number stays on.
AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING
CHANNEL:--- CATV
TO END PUSH MENU
5. Press the MENU button to return to the TV screen.
TO ERASE A CHANNEL(S)
1. Turn the TV and tune to channel 3 or 4.
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn the VCR on. The "VCR" indicator will light on the dis-
play panel of the VCR.
3. Press "CHANNEL" select button ( • or • ) for an unwanted channel.
4. Press the ADD/ERASE button for eliminating the channel, and the channel display flashes on the
TV screen.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all unwanted channels have been eliminated.
NOTE: This VCR is equipped with AFT (Automatic
Fine Tuning). But it does not have an ON/OFF switch.
TO ADD A CHANNEL(S)
.
Press channel select buttons to select the desired
channel (by using the "0" through "9" and "100" button).
.
Press "ADD/ERASE" button to store the channel,
and the channel display flashing will stop.
.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other desired channels
in your area.
Now both standard TV channels and CATV
channels has been preset.
NOTE: To check the presetting, first set the TV to the VCR channel and press "CHANNEL" select button (UP or DOWN) to cycle to VCR tuner
through all the channels you have stored in memory.
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SET YOUR TELEVISION TO THE VCR CHANNEL
1. Set your TV to Channel 3 unless Channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area. If Channel 3
is used in your area, set your "IV to Channel 4.
The RF Channel Select Switch is located on the
Rear Control Panel. Slide the switch of CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your IV.
This is the VCR channel on your television set. Your television receiver must be. tuned to this
channel any time a video cassette is played back on the VCR.
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"RF Channel" Select Swltch
NOTES:
• If the range is short, try new batteries.
cAn object between the VCR and remote control
may block the invisible light beam and operation will not be possible.
"CHANNEL" Select Button (• or •)
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2. Plug the VCR power cord into a 120V electrical
outlet and press "POWER" ON/OFF button on, and the "POWER" and "VCR" lights will come on.
(See "Clock Setting" Instructions on page 21.)
NOTE: When the power is turned on, the
"VCR/TV" selector is switched to the VCR mode
automatically.
"POWER" ON/OFF Button
3. Select an active TV channel by pressing the
Channel Select button ( • or •) on the remote control aiming at the front panel of the VCR. The
picture from that channel should now be dis- played on your television.
4. Fine tune the television for best picture. NOTE: If both Channel 3 and Channel 4 are in
use in your area, select the one which does not interfere with the playback picture.
SPECIAL NOTE: Certain television receivers with "ELECTRONIC
TUNERS" may require special procedures to tune Channel 3 or 4. These receivers may not tune to the VCR channel (3 or 4) because there isn't an active
"IV station on these channels. In these cases, press VCR "POWER" ON/OFF
button on. Make sure that the "VCR" indicator in the display panel is on. If the indicator is off, press
"VCR/I-V" selector on the remote control to turn the "VCR" indicator on. Tune VCR tuner to an active
channel. The television receiver will now tune into the VCR channel (Channel 3 or 4). For more
detailed instructions, consult your TV owners manual.
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL
1. Be sure to install two "AAA" size batteries (not
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supplied) before use.
2. Be aware of the polarity
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(Remove the protect compartment cover comple-
tely.)
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