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introduction 3
Welcome to yourTV/VCR owner’s manual.
This manual has six sections: Setting UpYourTV/VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording
Options; Playing Options; and Information You May Need.The instructions explain all of theTV/VCR’s fea
tures, which are listed below.You cannot hurt yourTVA^CR by trying the features! So read on - and relax.
Features
• HQ (High Quality) System
• Automatic Channel Programming
• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish
■ On-Screen Menu System,Accessible with Remote Control or
Front Panel Buttons
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• One Touch Recording
• Unattended fi*imer) Recording
• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still
• Remote Control
• Automatic Operation Features
• Closed Caption System
• Automatic Clock Setting
• Daylight-Saving Time
• VCR Plus+ Programming System
• Smart Sound
Safety Precautions
Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard^ do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
FCC Warning; Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
ThisTVA^CR, equipped with a HQ (High Quality) system, is com
patible with existing VHS (video home system) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that
you use only video cassette tapes that have been tested and
inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which
are labeled with the |VHS| mark. The use of tapes that have not
been inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may
result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on die video
heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage
occurs.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is pro
vided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines
for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company.All rights
reserved.VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufectured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Helpful Hint
Before doing anything else, record
the TViVCR's model and serial num
bers in the spaces provided on page
two.These numbers wiH help us
assist you if you ever call for help.
4
Table of Contents
Setting UpYourTV/VCR
Introduction .............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents
Before Using the TV/VCR....................................................................................................... 5
Hooking Up theTVA^CR.......................................................................................................6-7
Turning On the TV/VCR...........................................................................................................8
Language Selection ................................................................................................................9
Channel Memory...........................................................................................................10-11
Setting the Clock............................................................................................................12-17
Daylight-Saving Time ............................................................................................................18
Time Zone .............................................................................................................................19
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................................................................................................................4
Description of Controls
Front Panel............................................................................................................................20
Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................21
Remote Control Buttons................................................................................................22-23
Adjusting the Picture Controls .......................................................................................24-25
On-Screen Status Displays....................................................................................................26
Reminder .............................................................................................................................. 27
Basic Operations
Playing...................................................................................................................................28
Recording.............................................................................................................................. 29
Recording Options
One Touch Recording............................................................................................................30
Rerecording (Tape Duplication)............................................................................................31
Timer Recording.............................................................................................................32-35
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System .........................................................36-37
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System .......................................38-39
Record Defeat........................................................................................................................40
Playing Options
Setting the Sleep Timer.........................................................................................................41
Closed Captioning...........................................................................................................42 - 43
Volume Bar / Smart Sound ...................................................................................................44
Repeat Playback .................................................................................................................. 45
A - В Repeat Playback...................................................................................................46-47
Real Time Counter Memory...................................................................................................48
Automatic Operation Features...............................................................................................49
Playback Options ..................................................................................................................50
Information You May Need
Specifications / Glossary.......................................................................................................51
Helpful Hints...................................................................................................................52-53
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................54
Index......................................................................................................................................55
Supplied Accessories............................................................................................................56
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of
the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the
arrow.
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their polarities (+ and - ends) aligned as indicated.
Replace the battery compartment lid.
Erase Protection
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings
are not accidentally erased.
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver.
Before Using the TV/VCR 5
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Using the Remote Control
o Point the remote control at dieTV/VCR’s remote sensor,
o Do not put objects between the remote control and the
TV/VCR.
TV/VCR Maintenance
o In this TV/VCR, use only tapes with the IVH5I mark,
o Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from
the video cassette tape before putting the tape In theTV/VCR.
Removable labels like these can jam die TV/VCR.
o Periodic maintenance is required to maintain yourTV/VCR’s con
tinued excellent performance.This TV/VCR has an automatic
head cleaning system. However, the video heads will eventually
require cleaning or replacement. Cleaning or replacement of the
video heads should be performed by an authorized service cen
ter.
Helpful Hints
The remote contro/ and its batteries
are supplied.
Do not mix a/ko//ne and man
ganese batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
6
Hooking
up
the TV/VCR
Hook up yourTVAfCR using one of the connections shown.
Hooking Up Your TV/VCR
With a Cable Signal or
Outdoor Antenna
3)
1^0
Hooking UpYourTV/VCR
With a Cable Box
To view any channel, set the TV/VCR
to the Cable Box output channel
(channel 03 or 04).Then, select chan
nels at the Cable Box.
Hooking Up Your TV/VCR
With an Indoor Antenna
To install a rod antenna (not sup
plied), push the stem of the antenna
into the antenna hole on the top of
theTV/VCR. Connect the antenna
wire to the ANT(enna) Jack on the
back of theTV/VCR as shown.
Extend the antenna and adjust its
length, direction, and angle for the
clearest picture.
«
Hooking Up Your
TV/VCR to Another
Video Source
(VCR or Camcorder)
You may need this connection
if you want to copy tapes.
are on page 31.
Deia/fe
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Jacks on VCR
HookingUptheTYIVCR(cont’d) 7
Use an Audio cable to connect the AUDIO
OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO (In)
Jack on the front of the TV/VCR.
AUDIOA/IDEO
Jacks on front
ofTV/VCR
Use a Video cable to connect the VI DEO OUT Jack on the
VCR to the VIDEO (In) Jack on the front of the TV/VCR.
Plug in the TV/VCR.
Before you turn on the TV/VCR, go to page eight.
Heipful Hints
Before connecting the rod antenna or coaxial cable to the ANT(enna) Jack, make sure the pin is not bent If the
pin is bent, straighten it as illustrated, then connect it to the ANT(enna) jack.
A rod antenna (not supplied) is avoj7ab/e from Philips Service Company.The part number is 4835 303 37006.
To order, call 1-800-851-8885.
Audio and video cables are not supplied.
Crooked Pin
Straight Pin
8 Turning On the TYIVCR
Before you turn on theTV/VCR, make sure there are batteries in
the remote control (details are on page five) and theTV/VCR is
hooked up correctly (details are on pages six - seven).
The instructions on this page work only when you turn on the
TV/VCR for the first time.
Press the POWER button. The TV/VCR will come on and the
language select display screen shown below will appear.
SELECT LANGUAGE ^
t ENGUSH ON
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
PRESS EXITTO CONTINUE
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Press the Number i button to select English on-screen
displays or press the Number 2 button to select Spanish
on-screen displays.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The channel program display
screen shown below will appear.
/OCMVECTANTB^ORCAEIE^
TOTVCR
THEN PRESS+
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the F.FWD/+ button to begin automatic channel
programming. AUTO SET PROCEEDING / PLEASE WAIT will
appear on-screen. TheTV/VCR will place all of the channels you
receive into its memory, so when you scan dirough channels using
the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons, you’ll only scan through chan
nels that you receive.When channels are programmed, CHAN
NELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly.Then theTV/VCR will
go to the lowest channel programmed,
(If you try to program channels when there is no antenna or cable
connected to theTV/VCR, programming will appear to take place,
but eventually a NO TV SIGNALS ... message will appear on-screen.
Connect an antenna or cable to the TV/VCR, then try again.You
may need to follow the steps on pages nine - 11 instead.)
Now, you may use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the
Number buttons on the remote control to select aTV/VCR chan
nel. Use the VOLUME Up/Down buttons to adjust the sound.
PHILtPS
Helpful Hints
If you do not see any on-screen dis
plays when you turn on the TV/VCR,
check your hook-ups, then try again.
If you still do not see any on-screen
displays, follow the steps on pages
nine - 11 to select a language and
program channels.
To skip this feoiure and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab removed. Playback will
begin. Or, to sidp step 2, press the
STATUS/EXIT button be/bre pro
ceeding. All on-screen d/sp/ays will be
in English.To skip step 4, press the
STATUS/EXIT button before pro
ceeding. Channels will not be pro
grammed, and CHANNELS NOT
SET will appear on-screen briefly.
You cannot program channels if you
are using a Cable Box.
Line input mode will always be
stored in the TV/VCR’s memory as
channel 00. When you se/ect chan
nel 00,A/V IN will appear on-screen
briefly. Press the CHANNEL
Up/Down buttons or Number but
tons to select another channel.
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displa/s.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
Language Selection 9
► PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
1 PRESS + 1
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Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP. (If the menu is in Spanish, select PREPARACION.)
Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE OTANNEL
4 CH MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR rONl
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number I button to choose SELECT LAN
GUAGE. (If the menu is in Spanish, press the Number I button
to select SELECCION IDIOMA.)
SELECT LANGUAGE
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
PRESS EXIT TO CONTINUE
Press the Number I button if you want the on-screen dis
plays in English. ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on
screen. Or, press the Number 2 button if you want the on
screen displays in Spanish. SI will appear to the right of
ESPAÑOL on-screen.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
10 Channel Memory
Although theTVA/^CR may automatically memorize the channels
you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may pro
gram channels again. Follow the steps below to program channels.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
'to ADJUST PRESS +/- "X
► INPUT
EXIT
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/V button to select
INPUT. Press the REW(ind)/- button or the F.FWD/+ but
ton until ANTENNA or CABLE (whichever you have)
appears to the right of the pop up menu.
Press the STOP/Y button repeatedly to select PRIM.
SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LMJGUAGE
2 ALTTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
1 CABLE 1
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Wait for theTV/VCR to pro
gram channels.
Press the Number 2 button to select AUTO PROGRAM
MING. AUTO PROGRAMMING MEMORIZED CH.,..wil! appear
on-screen.TheTV/VCR will place all of the channels you can
receive into its memory.
Wait for a few minutes. When programming is complete,
CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen.Then the program
ming of the lowest channel number placed in theTV/VCR’s memo
ry will appear on-screen. Now, when you press the CHANNEL
Up/Down buttons, you will scan only through channels you
receive.
Helpful Hints
Line Input mode will always be
stored in the TViVCR’s memory as
channel 00. You cannot de/eie it
When you select channel 00,AIV IN
will appear on-screen briefly. To exit
Line Input mode, use the Number
buttons or the CHANNEL Up/Down
buttons to se/ect another channel.
You cannot program channels when
theTV/VCR is on channel 00 (A/V
INPUT will be selected at INPUT at
step 2). Select ANTENNA or CABLE
at step 2.
Adding/Deleting Channels
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
'to ADJUST PRESS+/.
► INPLTT
EXIT
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMAKC SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR ION]
6 SET CLOOi
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
1 CABLE 1
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Channel
Memory (cont’d) I /
Press the Number 3 button to select ADD/DELETE
CHANNEL.
SELECTCHANNEL NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Enter the channel number you want to add or delete.
CH 12
1 ADD
2 DELETE
3 Sa.ECr ANOTHER CH
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Within five seconds, press the Number I button to add
that channel or the Number 2 button to delete that chan
nel. If you do not make a choice within five seconds, you will
return to the previous screen. (If you make a mistake, press the
Number 3 button to select another channel.)
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Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Programming of the channel you added or deleted will appear.
Helpful Hint
To review the channels memorized
by theTV/VCR^ follow these steps.
/) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the PLAY!A button or the
STOP/T button to se/ect PR/M.
SETUP Press the EFWD/+ button.
3) Press the Number 4 button to
se/ect CH. MmORY REVIEW.A list
of programmed channels will
appear on-screen.
4) If all the programmed channels
don’t fit on-screen, press the
Number I button. If you do not
press the Number I button within
10 seconds, the remaining channels
will appear on-screen. (If there are
no remaining channels, the previous
menu will appear.) Or press the
Number 2 button to see the previ
ous screen of channels.
5) Press the STATUS/EXIT button
once or twice to exit
12 Setting the Clock
There are three ways to set the clock; Manually, with Automatic
PBS Channel Selection, or with Manual PBS Channel Selection.
With manual clock setting, you tell theTV/VCR. the current
time.TheTVA^CR tiien adjusts the time accordingly. With
Automatic or Manual PBS Channel Selection, theTV/VCR gets the
current time from your local PBS station. It updates the time by
referring to your PBS station broadcasts. If you use either Manual
PBS Channel Selection or Automatic PBS Channel Selection, follow
the steps on page 19 to have theTV/VCR update the clock
according to your Time Zone.
Cable Box users should set the clock manually.
To set die clock manually, follow the steps on pages 12 -13.To set
the clock using Automatic PBS Channel Selection, follow the steps
on pages 14 - IS.To set the clock using Manual PBS Channel
Selection, follow the steps on pages 16 - 17.
Before you begin, make sure;
o TheTV/VCR is hooked up and turned on. Deto//s are on pages six
- eight
o Channels are programmed. Detoi/s ore on pages 10- IL
o You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry. (If
you do not, you may start again at step I.)
Manual Clock Setting
D
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
■PRIM-SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK [ON]
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3DAYUGHTSVG.TIME [ON]
4 SETTIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Helpful Hints
Entries that do not match the
TV/VCR's internal calendar will
cause a question mark (?) to
appear on theTV/VCR screen.
To make corrections while you are
setting the clock, press the CLEAR
button until the space for the num
ber you want to correct is flashing.
Then enter the correct number.
To make corrections after you have
set the clock, start again at step I.
If you press the STATUSfEXlT but
ton when you are setting the dock,
theTV/VCR will exit Set Cock mode
and return to the program you v/ere
watching.
Press the Number 2 button to select SET MANUAL
CLOCK.
SET MANUAL CLOCK
DATE
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two
Number buttons for the minute(s).Then press I for AM
or
2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09,30,2.
■^SET MANUAL CLOCK
TIME 09:30 PM
MONTH
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
Setting the Clock (cont’d) 13
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Press two Number buttons for the month, two Number
buttons for the da/, and two Number buttons for the year.
For example, for July 1, 1997, press 07,01,97.The day of the week
will appear automatically.
^SET MANUAL CLOCK
TIME 09:30 PM
DATE
07/01 /97
TUESDAY
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
1
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to start the clock. The
screen will return to the program you were watching.
¡4 Setting the Clock
(cont’d)
Automatic PBS Channel Selection
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
► PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
I PRESS * I
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 ALTTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOOi
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK [ONJ
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
4 SETTIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the
Number I button so that ON appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button.
AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA
1 SET PBS 04. AUTO
2 SET PBS 04. MANUAL
TO SELECTPRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number I button to select SET PBS CH. AUTO.
/TeT AUTO CLOCK
TIME —:—
DATE —/ —
NOW SEARCHING
V TO END PRESS EXIT
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NOW SEARCHING flashes on theTVA^CR screen.
However, you may see the message “PLEASETURN OFF TO SET
AUTO CLOCK PLEASE WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES." If this mes
sage appears, turn off theTV/VCR for a few minutes. When you
turn on theTV/VCR„the time will be set.
If the time is not set, repeat steps I - S. Or, follow the steps on
pages 12 - 13 to set the clock manually or pages 16 - 17 to set the
clock with Manual PBS Channel Selection.
Setting the Clock (confd) IS
Wait for theTV/VCR to find
the time.
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When theTV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will appear on-screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
SET AUTO CLOCK
TIME
06:30 PM
DATE
07/01 /97
TUESDAY
TO END PRESS EXIT
o If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen, you will be prompted to turn off the
TV/VCR.Turn off theTV/VCR, Leave it off for several min
utes. When you turn on theTV/VCR again, the clock will be set.
■^SETAUTO CLOCK
TIME —:—
date —/—/—
CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA
TO END PRESS EXIT
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Heipfui Hints
• To display the t/me, press the STA
TUS/EXIT button, A status display,
which includes the time, will appear
on the TV/VCR screen. Deta/fe are
on page 26.
• ff you press the STATUS/EXIT but
ton while you are seWng the clock,
the screen will exit Set Clock mode
and return to the program you were
watching. If this happens, start over.
• You must turn off the TV/VCR for
several minutes during automatic
clock setting. If the clock is not set
when you turn on the TV/VCR,
repeat the steps for Automatic PBS
Channel Selection. If the clock still is
not set; set the clock manually.
“ Tou cannot use the AUTO CLOCK
feature if you don't receive a PBS
channel that carries a time signal In
your area. Set the clock manually.
16 Setting the Clock (cant’d)
Manual PBS Channel Selection
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
A
► PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCRSETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
^1111
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRtMART SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PfiOGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON}
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
1 PRESS + 1
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Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK [ON}
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
4 SETTIMEZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the
Number I button so that ON appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button.
AUTO O.OCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA
1 SET PBS CH. AUTO
2 SET PBS CH. MANUAL
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Setting the Clock (cont'd) 17
Press the Number 2 button to select SET PBS CH. MAN
UAL.
^AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH —
TIME —:—
DATE —/ — / —
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station.
■■^AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 12
TIME —:—
DATE —/ — / —
NOW SEARCHING
TO END PRESS EXIT
NOW SEARCHING flashes on theTV/VCR screen.
When theTV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will appear on-screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
/auto CLOCK (PBS) CH 12 ^
TIME 06:30 PM
DATE
07/01 /97
TUESDAY
Wait for theTV/VCR to
find the time.
7
^TO END PRESS EXIT ^
If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen and you know another PBS channel,
press the Number I button to select SELECT NEW
PBS CH. Repeat step 6.
If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen and you do not know another channel,
press the Number 2 button to select SET PBS CH.
AUTO. The TV/VCR will search for the PBS channel automati
cally.
• If the PBS channel is found, the time will appear on-screen.
• If the PBS channel is not found, you will be prompted to turn
off theTV/VCR. Leave it off for several minutes.
When you turn on theTV/VCR again, the time will be set.
Helpful Hints
To make corrections while you are
setting the PBS station, press the
CLEAR button, then enter the cor
rect number.
If you have an Antenna hookup, you
may select channels 2 - 69 at step
6. If you have a cable connection,
you may select channels I - 125 at
step 6. Detoj'k about available chan
nels are on pages 10 - II.
To display the time, press the STA
TUS/EXIT button. A status display,
which includes the time, will appear
on the TV/VCR screen. Detoi/s are
on page 26.
18 Daylight-Saving Time
When the Daylight-Saving Time feature is ON, theTV/VCR. clock
will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in
April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October.
Detoi/s are on page S3.
To turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
► PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
1 PRESS + 1
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Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMAKf SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGEiAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CH/W'JNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK [ON]
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHTSVG.TIME [ON]
4 SETTIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number 3 button so that ON or OFF appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME (Daylight-SavingTime).
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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When you set the clock using AUTO CLOCK (either Manual PBS
Channel Selection or Automatic PBS Channel Selection), you can
specify a time zone in which a local PBS channel is located.That
way,theTV/VCR will set the clock according to your time zone.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
Time Zone 19
► PRIM.SEIUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
1 PRESS + 1
)
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/Da.ETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK [ON]
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
4 SETTIMEZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number 4 button to select SETTIME ZONE.
SETTIME ZONE
1 AUTO
2 ATLANTIC
3 EASTERN
4 CENTRAL
5 MOUNTAIN
6 PACIFIC
7 ALASKA
B HAWAII
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
. TO CONTINUE PRESS EXIT
[ON]
Find your time zone, then press the Number button to
select it. ON will appear beside the selected time zone.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice.
Helpfisi H/fits
ff you select AUTO at step 5, the
TV/VCR will set the dock according
to the first PBS station it finds.
You cannot select SETTIME ZONE
at step 4 if AUTO CLOCK, is set to
OFF.
20 Front Panel
Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette tape here.
Remote Sensor
Receives an Infrared signal from your remote
control so you can operate the TV/VCR from
a distance.
REC(ord) Light ---------------------------------------Appears when a recording, timer recording, or
one touch recording is in progress.
It flashes when the TV/VCR power is turned
off to set a timer recording, or when a
recording is paused.
VIDEO Jack
Connect this jack to the video out jack of a
camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page 3 /.
AUDIO Jack
Connect this jack to the audio out jack of a
camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page 3L
POWER Button
Press to turn die power on or off.
STOP/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape. Press again to
eject the tape. Press to select an item in the
pop up menu.
REW(ind) Button -------------------------------------------When in Stop mode, press to rewind the tape
at high speed. When in Play mode, press to
rewind while the picture stays on-screen,
Detai/s are on page 50. Press to change a set
ting of a pop up menu item (a picture control,
for example).
PLAY Button
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release
Search or Still mode and return to normal
playback. Details are on page 50. Press to
select an item in the pop up menu.
F.FWD Button
When in Stop mode, press to fast forward
the tape at high speed,When in Play mode,
press to fast forward while the picture stays
on-screen, Detoi/s are on page 50. Press to
change a setting of a pop up menu item (a
picture control, for example).
REC(ord)/OTR Button '
Press once to start a recording. Details are on
page 29. Or, press three to 18 times to start
a one touch recording (an immediate timed
recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of
the channel you are watching. Details are on
page 30.
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CHANNEL Up/Dov/n
Buttons
Press to scan through
the TV/VCR channels.
Or, when in Play mode,
press to adjust the
tracking. Details are on
page 49.
Press the CHANNEL Up
button and the VOLUME
Down button on the
TV/VCR at the some
time to display the pop up
menu. Press again to
remove the pop up menu.
-VOLUME Up/Down
Buttons
Press to adjust the
sound level.
Press the CHANNEL Up
button and the VOLUME
Dov/n button on the
TV/VCR ot the same
time to display the pop
up menu. Press again to
remove the pop up
menu.
EARPHONE jack
Connect headphones (not
supplied) here for person
al listening.
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Rear Panel
21
22 Remote
Control Buttons
SLEEP But±on
Press to set the sleep timer. Deta//s are on page 41.
POWER Button ---------------------------
Press to turn on or off theTV/VCR.
Number Buttons ---------------------------------------------------------------
Use to select channels and to program TV/VCR functions (such
as setting the dock).
O Channels I - 9
To select, press 0, then press the channel you want.
For example, to select channel 7, press 0,7.
O Channels 100 and above
To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits
of the channel you want. For example, to select channel I 17,
press the +100 button, 1,7.
(Tape) SPEED Button ......
Press to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
PLAY/A Button ------------------------------------------------------------------
Press to play a tape. Detai/s are on page 28. Also, press to release
Search or Still mode and return to normal playback. Detd/s are
on page 50.
Press to select an item in the pop up menu.
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When in Stop mode, press to rewind the tape at high speed.
When in Play mode, press to rewind the tape while the picture
stays on-screen. Deid/s
Press to change a setting of a pop up menu item.
Press to adjust the picture controls. Detd/s are on pages 24 - 25.
REC(ord)/OTR Button---------------------------------------------------------
Press once to start a recording. Detd/s are on page 29. Or, press
three to 18 times to start a one touch recording (an immediate
timed recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of the channel
you are watching. Detd/s ore
MENU Button -------------------------------------------------------------------
Press to display the pop up menu.You may also use the buttons
on the front panel of theTVA^CR to access the pop up menu.
are on page 20.
Detof/s
STATUS/EXIT Button
Press to see the status display. Press again to remove the status
display. Details are on page 26.
Press to exit the on-screen menu.
SMART SOUND Button
Press to turn the Smart Sound feature on or off. Details are on
page 44.
are on page 50.
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ALT. CH (Alternate Channel) Button
Press to return to the TV channel you were viewing immediately
before switching to your current channel.
CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons
Press to scan through theTV/VCR’s channels.
VOLUME Up/Down Buttons
Press to adjust the sound level. If you press the VOLUME
Up/Down buttons when the sound is muted, the sound will be
restored.
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MUTE Button --------------------------------------------------------------------
Press to eliminate theTV/VCR’s sound. Press again to return to
the previous volume level.
F.FWD/+ Button ----------------------------------------------------------------
When in Stop mode, press to fast forward the tape at high speed.
During tape playback, press to f^t forward while the picture stays
on-screen. Detof/s are on page SO,
Press to change a setting of a pop up menu item.
Press to adjust the picture controls. Details are on pages 24 - 25.
STOP/T Button ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Press to stop tape playback or recording.
Press to select an item in the pop up menu.
PAUSE/STILL Button
In Record mode, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause).
Press again to resume recording. Detdfe are on page 29. You cannot
pause a One Touch Recording that is set for a specific length of
time.
During tape playback, press to freeze the picture (still). Each time
you press the PAUSE/STILL button, the noise lines will change
position on-screen, Defaf/s are on page SO,
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MEMORY Button--------------------------------------------------------------------
Press to memorize a tape position at which the real time counter
was set to 0:00:00. DetoiVs are on page 48. Or, press to memorize
the start and end position on a tape when setting up A-B Repeat
Playback. Details are on pages 46 - 47.
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Press to erase incorrect data when programmingTV/VCR func
tions. Also, press to reset the real time counter. Deta/7s are on page
48.
VCR PLUS+ Button ---------------------------------------------------------------
Press to set a Timer Recording with the VCR PIus+ programming
system. Details are on pages 36-39.
24
Adjusting the Picture Controls
Follow these steps to adjust the TY/VCR’s brightness, picture,
color, tint, and sharpness.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
TO ADJUST PRESS+/-
- BRIGHTNESS
PiCTURE
COLOR
Tlt'fT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
the desired control (BRIGHTNESS, for example).
Press the REW(ind)/- button or the F.FWD/+ button to
adjust the picture control. {Refer to the chart on page 25.)
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When you finish, press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Helpful Hints
The on-screen menus shown on
page 25 will disappear from the
TVIVCR screen if no adjustments
are made within 60 seconds.
The original settings will probably
give you the best picture quality.
To reset the picture controls to the
original settings, press the MENU
button, then press the PLAY/A but
ton or tbe STOP/V button to select
TV RESET, then press the F.FWD/+
button.TV RESET COMPLETED will
appear on-screen briefly.
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR paler
TINT
SHARPNESS softer
Press the REW(ind)/button to decrease a
picture control. Press
the F.FWD/+ button
to increase a picture
control.
Adjusting the Picture Controls (confd) 2§
Decrease Increase
decreased brightness
decreased contrast
more purple
increased brightness
increased contrast
more brilliant
more green
clearer
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PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
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26 On-Screen Status Displays
A status display, which includes the current time, channel, and
other information (see illustration of the status display at right),
will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain
function buttons.You can bring up the status display at any time by
pressing the STATUS/EXIT button. Remove the status display by
pressing this button again.The contents of the status display may
vary.
ON MODE:
o Whenever a function button (REW(ind)/-, PLAY/A,,etc.) is
pressed, the status display will appear for five seconds.
COUNTER ONLY MODE:
o When a function button (REW(ind)/-, Play/A, etc.) is pressed,
the status display will appear for five seconds. After five seconds,
only the counter will remain on-screen.To remove it, choose
ON or OFF in the ON-SCREEN MODE menu. (There is an
exception.When you press the STOP/V button, the status dis
play will appear for five seconds, then disappear.)
OFF MODE:
o The status display will not appear when you press a function
button.The channel number will appear briefly when you select
a channel if channels are programmed.
To choose an ON-SCREEN MODE, follow the steps below.
Function
Counter
Memory
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
Press the Number 3 button to select ON-SCREEN
MODE.
Press the Number I button to select ON, the Number 2
button to select COUNTER ONLY, or the Number 3 but
ton to select OFF. Your selection will appear on-screen.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Helpfuf Hints
If the channel you select has no
broadcast^ the screen will be solid
blue. The screen will remain blue
until you select an active channel
Channel numbers (when tuned)
appear on-screen for a few seconds.
The channel number will remain on
screen at all times (except during
tape playback) if REMINDER is set
to ON. Details are on page 27.
You cannot view closed captioning of
a tape when the V//VCR is in
Counter Only mode. To view closed
coitions of a tape, choose ON or
OFF in the ON-SCREEN MODE
menu. Details are on pages 42 - 43.
The channel number will remain on-screen at all times when you
set REMINDER to ON in the pop up menu.The exception is dur
ing tape playback» Forward and Reverse Searching and Still modes,
and when closed captioning is selected (CAPTION in the pop up
menu).
Set REMINDER to ON or OFF by following the steps below.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
'toADJUST PRESS+/-
► REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
1 OFF i
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Press the PLAY/A. button or the STOP/V button to select
REMINDER.
Reminder 27
Press the REW(ind)/- button or the F.FWD/+ button to
select ON or OFF. Each press of die REW(ind)/- button or the
F.FWD/+ button turns REMINDER ON or OFF.
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BRIGHTNESS
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COLOR
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SHARPNESS
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Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
23
Playing
Follow the steps below to play a tape*
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The power will come on* If the
tape’s record tab has been removed, playback should start auto
matically*
If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY/A
button to start playback.
Press the STOP/T button on the remote control or the
STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR once to stop play
back.
Press the REW(ind)/- button to rewind the tape.
When the tape has finished rewinding, press the
STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR to remove the tape.
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
Press the STOP/EJECT button
on theTVA^CR*
Helpful Hints
o If the tape you wont to play is
already in the TVIVCR, turn on the
TVIVCR power, then press the
PLAY/A button.
° Playback features and options are
on pages 41 - 50.
Read and follow the steps below to record aTV program.
Place a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in
theTV/VCR.The power will come on. Or, if the tape is
already in theTVAfCR, press the POWER button.
Press the (Tape) SPEED button until the desired tape
speed appears on theTV/VCR screen. Detai/s about tape
speed are given below.
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Number
buttons to select the channel to be recorded. (Channels
cannot be changed during recording.)
Press the REC(ord)/OTR button once to start recording.
The REC(ord) light will glow.
o tf there is not a tape in theTVA'^CR, NO CASSETTE flashes on
screen briefly.
o If the tape does not have a record tab, PROTECTED CASSETTE
/ CANNOT RECORD flashes on-screen briefly.TheTV/VCR will
eject the tape. Replace it with another tape.
Recording 29
To pause the recording (for example, during commer
cials), press the PAUSE/STILL button. The REC(ord) light will
flash. To resume recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button
again or the REC(ord)/OTR button. The REC(ord) light will
glow.
To stop recording, press the STOP/T button.
Tape Speeds
This chart shows the recording/playback time for three types of
video cassettes (TI60,TI20, andT60).There are three playback
speeds: SP, LP, and SLP. During playback, theTV/VCR selects the
tape speed automatically.When recording, you can change the
tape speed using the (Tape) SPEED button (see page 22).
Tape Speed Maximum Record/PIaybackTime
1 Type
SP
(Standard Play)
LP
(Long Play)
SLP
(Super Long Play)
TI60
2hrs.
40 mins.
5 hrs.
20 mins.
8 hrs.
TI20
2 hrs.
4 hrs. 2 hrs.
6 hrs. 3 hrs.
T60
1 hr.
Heipful Hints
• You cannot record one channel while
watching another.
• Recording options ore on poges 30
-40.
• Vbu connût record if the TV/VCR is
in Record Defeat mode (REC
DEFEATED wiH flash on-screen).
Details are on page 40.
" If you pause a recording for more
than fve minutes, the TV/VCR will
switch to Stop mode automatically
to protect the video cassette tape
from damage.
' You con change the tape speed with
the (Tape) SPEED button while a
recording is in progress, but some
distortion may appear on the tape.
30 One Touch Recording
The one touch recording (OTR) function allows you to program
an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long
without setting the timer
Before you begin, make sure:
o Channels are programmed.
o There is a tape in theTV/VCR.The record tab must be intact.
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Number
buttons to select the channel you want to record.
Press the (Tape) SPEED button until the desired record
ing speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears on-screen. Detaik are on
page 29.
Press the REC(ord)/OTR button repeatedly, until the
desired recording length appears in the upper right corner of the
screen. Recording will begin immediately.The REC(ord) light will
appear.
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To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the
STOP/EJECT button on theTVAfCR.
Or, press the REC(ord)/OTR button, then press the
CLEAR button, then press the STOP/V button on the
remote control.
Helpfu! Hints
“ To check the time remaining ^r on
OTR after the OTR has been set
press the STATUS/EXIT button.
* To change the recording length while
an OTR is in progress, press the
REC(ord)/0TR button until the
desired recording length oppears on
screen.
« You can not pause an OTR.
» To cancel an OTR, but continue
recording, press the REC(ord)/OTR
button, then press the CLEAR button.
• You cannot record if the TV/VCR is
in Record Defeat mode. Deíoí/s ore
on page 40.
» You can change the tape speed with
the (Tape) SPEED button while a
recording is in progress, but some
distortion may appear on the tape.
" If the end of the tape is reached
during an OTR, recording will stop.
The TV/VCR will eject the tape and
shut itself off. The REC(ord) light
may flash.
Rerecording
Source Unît
(VCR or Camcorder)
J Ui
From AUDIO OUT to AUDIO (In)
AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
Jacks
Make the connections shown above, using audio and video
cables.
The source unit (VCR or camcorder) will play your tape. Insert a
prerecorded tape in the source unit. If playback begins, press
the STOP button on the unit
From VIDEO OUT to VIDEO (In)
AUDIO and
VIDEO (In) Jacks
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The TV/VCR will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in the
TV/VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact The TV/VCR
will turn on automatically.
Point the remote control at the TV/VCR. Press Number
buttons 0,0 so that A/V IN appears on-screen.
Point the remote control at the TV/VCR. Press the (Tape)
SPEED button until the desired tape speed (SP, LP, or
SLP) appears on-screen.
Press the PLAY button on the source unit and the
REC(ord)/OTR button on your TV/VCR at the same time.
Copying will begin.
To stop copying, press the STOP/EJECT button on the
TV/VCR, then stop the tape on the source unit (VCR or
camcorder).
Helpful Hints
• Unauthorized recording of copy
righted television programs^ video
tapes, or other materials may
infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and violate copyright laws.
• Different brands of equipment may
operate differently.
• Make sure all connections are
secure. Otherwise, you may not
record both picture and sound.
“ Audio and video cables are not
included.
32 Timer Recording
Follow the steps below to program theTV/VCR to record TV pro
grams while you’re away from home.You can program up to eight
timer recordings. For each one,theTVA/'CR will turn Itself on,
record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin make
sure:
o The clock has been set If not CLOCK MUST BE SET appears,
o Channels are programmed.
o There is a tape in ^eTVA^CR (make sure the tape’s record tab
is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program).
Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the previous step. If you don’t, you may start again at step I.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PRIM. SETUP
► VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMtNDER
BRIGHTNESS
I PRESS + I
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select VCR PROGRAM, then press the RFWD/+ button.
VCR PROGRAM
1 ONCE
2 DAILY (NON - FRI)
3 WEEKLY
4 PROGRAM REVIEW
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Select a once, daily, or weekly recording.
o Press the Number I button to select ONCE. TheTV/VCR will
record aTV program on any day you choose, up to 12 months
away.
o Press the Number 2 button to select DAILY. TheTVA^CR will
record from Monday through Friday - starting at the same time
and recording for the same length of time every day.
o Press the Number 3 button to select WEEKLY.TheTV/VCR will
record on the same day, at the same time, and for the same
length of time every week.
Helpful Hints
If the power fails, programmed
timer recordings will not be lostThe
programmed timer recordings will
be restored when the clock is reset
after the power failure. (The clock
will reset itself automatically if you
are using the AUTO CLOCK feature.
Details are on pages 14 ~ 17. If you
are not using ^eAUTO CLOCK fea
ture, reset the clock manually; then,
the timer recordings will be restored.
Details are on pages 12- 13.) The
timer recording v/ill not occur only if
the timer recording was scheduled
to take place during the power fail
ure.
You cannot set a timer recording if
the TV/VCR is in Record Defeat
mode.To set the Record Defeat
mode to OFF, see page 40.
Timer Recording (confd) 33
Use the Number buttons ([ - 8) to select a position in
which to store the timer recording. Flashing numbers indi
cate an open position (one in which a timer recording has not yet
been stored).
NOTE* If you select a number that has already been used to store a
timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on-screen for a
few seconds. Then information about the program in that position will
appear on-screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button. Then
use the Number buttons to select another position.
o Enter the channel of the TV program you want to record (you
must enter a 0 before all single digit channels),
o If you are recording from line input, press 0,0. A/V IN will
appear on-screen.
o If you are recording using a Cable Box,enter the Cable Box out
put channel (03 or 04). Be sure to select the channel at the
Cable Box and leave the Cable Box on for die timer recording.
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL —
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) you want the
recording to begin. Press two Number buttons for the
minute(s) you want the recording to begin. Press I for AM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09,30,2.
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL 10
TIME ON —:—
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
Follow the instructions in step 6 to set the recording's
stop time. (AM or PM will be set automatically.)
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL [0
TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF —:—
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
Helpful Mights
If the numbers entered do not
match the TV/VCR’s internal calen
dar, the entry will be rejected and a
question mark (?) will appear on
the TV/VCR screen.
To make corrections while you are
programming a timer recording,
press the CLEAR button until the
cursor is flashing on the item you
want to change.Then enter the cor
rect information.
34
Timer Recording (confd)
Press the Number I button to record in SP speed, press
the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the
Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. Detoi/s about tape
speed are on page 29. You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at
this time.
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL 10
TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF IliJOPM
REC SPEED SLP
SP=I IP=2 SLP=3
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press two Number buttons for the month and two
Number buttons for the day you want the program to
record. For example, for July 10, 1997, press 07, lO.The day of
the week and the year will be displayed automatically {you cannot
program theTV/VCR to record more than one year in advance).
/ONETIME PROGRAM ^
PROGRAM I
OHANNEL 10
TIME ON 09;30 PM
TIME OFF 11:00 PM
REC SPEH5 SLP
START DATE 07/10/97
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
THURSDAY
n®
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM
PLETED / PLEASETURN OFF FORTIMER RECORDING will
appear on-screen.
o If there is not a tape in theTV/VCR, PLEASE INSERT CASSETTE
also appears on-screen.
o If there is a tape without a record tab in theTV/VCR, PLEASE
REMOVE CASSETTE also appears on-screen. If this happens,
insert a different tape.
o If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears, start again at step I.
In five seconds the on-screen message will disappear.
D
Turn off theTV/VCR power.The REC(ord) light will flash, if you
forget to turn off theTV/VCR, PLEASETURN OFF FORTIMER
RECORDING appears on theTV/VCR screen two minutes before
a timer recording starts.
TheTVA^CR must be off for a timer
recording to take place!
Hake sure there is a tape in theTVA^CR.
Helpful Hints
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED /
CLASH may appear on-screen when
you finish setting a timer recording.
This means that the timer recording
you just programmed and another
timer recording oveWop, and thus
the current timer recording wiH not
be carried out
To stop a started timer recording,
press the STOP/EJECT button on
theTV/VCR.
Please see page 52 for more
Helpful Hints,
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
With theTV/VCR on, press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
Press the Number 4 button to select PROGRAM
REVIEW. The timer recording information for the program in the
lowest numbered position will appear on-screen. If no timer
recordings are programmed, nothing will happen when you press
the Number 4 button.
Press the Number I button to display information about
the next programmed timer recording. (If you do not press
a button within 10 seconds, information about the next pro
grammed timer recording will appear.) This will continue until all
positions have been dispIayed.Then, the menu will disappear.You
can exit the Program Review at any time by pressing the STA-
TUS/EXIT button.
Timer Recording (confd) 35
To cancel the timer recording displayed, press the CLEAR
button.Then, press the STATUS/EXIT button.
a
Repeat steps I - 4 to make sure you have cleared the
correct position.
36 Setting Up the VCR Plus* Programming System
First, fill in die boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR
PJus+ programming system to work properly.
Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and
since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must program theTVA^CR with your local channel
information.To fill in the boxes, you will need I) a cable channel line-up list, if applicable (you can request
one from your cable company), and 2) a chart that lists VCR Plus+ channel numbers, which you can find in
yourTV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper.
Local TV
Stations
(call letters)
TV Channels
VCR PLUS+ CH.
CABLE/TV CH.
Local TV
Stations
(call letters)
CABLE Channels
VCR PLUS+ CH.
CABLE/TV CH.
Setting Up the VCR Plus* Programming System (confd) 37
Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in the VCR
PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns.You’ll notice that some
stations have VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers that are
the same, and other stations have channel numbers that do not
match. Where the channel numbers DO NOT match, you must tell
theTVA^CR the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers
according to the following steps. i
O Make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
VCR SETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY [ON]
2 REPEAT PLAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFF]
5 VCRPLUS+REF.MAP
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Examine the lists on
page 36.
Press the Number 5 button to select VCR PLUS+ RER MAR
VCR PLUS+ CROSS REE MAP
VCRPLUS+ CABLETTV
124
125
01
---------------
^ —
02
03
TO SEUCT CH PRESS CH A/T
THEN ENTER CH NO.
V TO END PRESS EXIT
Look at the lists you filled in on page 36, For stations whose
VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channels do not match, press
the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons until the arrow is
beside the VCR Plus+ channel you need.Then, press the
Number buttons to enter the corresponding Cable/TV
channel from your list. (Enter a “0” before single-digit channels.)
Continue this process until you have entered all the stations on
your list
/CR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP \
VCR PLUS+ CABLEfTV
124
(25
01
----------
02
03
TO SELECT CH PRESS CH A/T
TO DELETE PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
► 23
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit
Helpful Hints
• To correct a Cable/TV channel num
ber, repeat the steps on this page.
• To dear a Cable/TV channel num
ber, repeat steps 3-5 on this page.
Then, press the CHANNEL
(Up/Down) buttons to select it Then
press the CLEAR button. Press the
STATUS/EXIT button to exit
• Always enter a "0” before single-digit
channels.
• To se/ect line input for the Cafa/e/7V
channel, press 0,0. A/V IN will
appear on-screen.
38 Timer Recording With the VCR
Plus*
Programming
Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using the
PlusCode programming numbers in your TV guide. Before you
begin, make sure:
o The clock has been set. If not, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears. ’
o Channels are programmed.
o There is a tape in theTV/VCR. (make sure the tape’s record tab
Is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program),
o You have completed the steps on pages 36-37.
Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the
previous step. If you don't, you may return to step I.
Press the VCR PLUS+ button on the remote control.The on
screen display shown below will appear.
/VCK PLUS+ PROGRAM \
PLUS CODE:
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode pro
gramming number of the program you wish to record (this
number is different for every program, and it can be four to eight
digits long). Finally, press the VCR PLUS+ button.
/vCR PLUS+ PROGRAM \
PLUSCODE: 60590--------------
TOSmr PRESS VCR +
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
To record the program once, press the Number I button
to select ONCE. To record the same program every day
from Monday through Friday, press the Number 2 button
to select DAILY. To record the same program every week
on the same day (such as every Saturday), press the
Number 3 button to select WEEKLY.
2 DAILY {MON - FRI)
3WEBCLY
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
--------------------------
VCR PLUS+ PROGRAM ^
1 ONCE
• If the power fb//s, programmed timer
recordings will not be lost The pro
grammed timer recordings will be
restored when the clock is reset after
the power failure. (The clock will
reset itself automatically if you are
using the AUTO CLOCK feoture.
Detoi/s are on pages 14- 17. if you
are not using the AUTO CLOCK fea
ture, reset the clock manually; then,
the timer recording will be restored.
Detoi/s are on pages 12- 13.) The
timer recording will not occur only if
the timer recording was scheduled to
tote place during the power failure.
« You cannot set a timer recording if
the 7V/VCR is in Record Defeat
mode.To set the Record Defeat mode
to OFF, see page 40.
» If CODE ERROR flashes after you
enter the PlusCode programming num
ber and press the VCR PLUS+ button,
the number you entered wos incorrect
(fl)r example, too short). If this hap
pens, enter the correct number.
" CLASH may flash on the screen after
you complete step 2. This means that
the timer recording you just pro
grammed and another timer recording
overlap, and thus the current timer
recording will not be carried out
System
B
©CDCDe>i
CD CD CD
CD CD CD]
Helpful Hints
O
o O CD
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus* Programming System (cont’d) 39
Press the Number I button to record in SP speed^the
Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or the Number 3
button to record in SLP speed. Your selection will appear to
the right of REC SPEED on-screen, although SP=I LP=2 SLP=3 will
continue to flash. For details about tape speed, see pages 29 and
51 .You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at this time.
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL 09
TIME ON 10(30 PM
TIME OFF 11(30 PM
RECS=£ED SLP
SP=l LP=I SLP=3
START DATE l<WtO/97
. TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM
PLETED / PLEASE TURN OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING will
appear on-screen.
o If there is not a tape in theTV/VCR, PLEASE INSERT CASSETTE
also appears on-screen.
o If there is a tape without a record tab in theTV/VCR, PLEASE
REMOVE CASSETTE also appears on-screen. If this happens,
insert a different tape.
FRIDAY
Turn off theTV/VCR power. The REC(ord) light will flash. If you
forget to turn off theTV/VCR, PLEASETURN OFF FORTIMER
RECORDING appears on theTV/VCR screen two minutes before
a timer recording starts.
TheTV/VCR must be off for
a timer recording to take
place! Make sure there is a
tape in the TV/VCR.
Helpful Hints
• To exit the VCR PIus+ programming
system at any time, press the STA
TUS/EXIT button.The display will
disappear from the screen.
• To stop a started timer recording,
press the STOP/EJECT button on
theTV/VCR.
40 Record Defeat
Record Defeat
Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
► VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
1 ONETIME PLAY [ON]
2 RB>EAT PLAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFI^
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
I PRESS-
VCR SETUP
Press the Number 4 button so that ON appears to the right of RECORD DEFEAT.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Now, REC DEFEATED will flash on-screen when you press the REC(ord)/OTR button.
REC DEFEATED
Helpful Hints
!f you put ifieTV/V^CR/n Record
De/eot mode a/ier a timer recording
has been programmed, the timer
recording will not be carried out
If you put theTV/VCR in Record
Defeat mode, then try to program a
timer recording, you will not be able
to program a timer recording. VCR
PROGRAM cannot be selected from
the pop up menu.
To take the TVfVCR out of Record
Defeat mode, repeat steps I - 2
above. At step 3, press the Number
4 button so that OFF appears to
the right of RECORD DEFEAT on
screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT but
ton.
Use the sleep timer to program theTVA^CRto shut off in a cer
tain amount of time.
Press the SLEEP button. The sleep timer display will appear
on-screen. (You can not set the sleep timer during a recording.)
SLKP 0 MIN
Within five seconds, press the SLEEP button repeatedly
to select 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120 min
utes. In a few seconds, the display will disappear.Then theTVA^CR
will shut itself off after the specified amount of time.
One minute before theTVA/CR shuts itself off, the seconds will
count down on-screen.
GOOD NIGHT appears on theTVA^CR screen 10 seconds before
the TVA^CR shuts itself off.
Setting the Sleep Timer 41
SLEe> ID SEC
GOOD NIGhiT
o To see how much time remains until theTV/VCR shuts itself off,
press the SLEEP button once.The time remaining will appear on
screen briefly.You cannot do this during a recording,
o To cancel a sleep timer setting, press the SLEEP button until 0
MIN appears on-screen.The on-screen display will disappear in a
few seconds.You cannot cancel it during a recording.
Helpful Hints
You can start a recording after the
s/eep timer is set If the recording
fnishes before the TV/VCR shuts
itself off, the JV/VCR will shut itself
off as programmed with the sleep
timer. If a recording is in progress,
the programmed sleep timer will be
cancelled.
A timer recording will not begin until
after theTV/VCR shuts itself off.Two
minutes before a i/mer recording
starts, PLEASETURN OFF FOR
TIMER RECORDING flashes on
screen. if you see this message, turn
off the JV/VCR.
if the power fails, you might /ose the
sleep timer setting.
42
Closed Captioning
When you watch a program that is being broadcast with closed
captioning, you can access on-screen boxes containing the pro
gram’s dialogue (for example, what a character is saying), dialogue
in a foreign language, or information (such as a channel guide,
schedule, or announcements). Follow the steps below to select
closed captioning.
Not all TV programs and commercials are broadcast with closed
captioning. Similarly, all types of closed captioning (second lan
guage, screen text, etc.) are not always broadcast If closed cap
tioning is not broadcast, you cannot receive it This does not indi
cate a problem with theTV/VCR. Refer to your area’s TV pro
gram listings for the shows offered with closed captioning.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
'^ADJUST PRESS+/-
► CAFnON 1 OFF 1
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
^ II
A
.M..J
J
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/V button to select
CAPTION.
Press the REW(ind)/- button or the F.FWD/+ button to
select your desired mode.
The selected closed captioning mode will appear to the right of
CAPTION on-screen.
o CAPTION 1 displays standard closed captioning (what a charac
ter is saying).
o CAPTION2 displays foreign language closed captioning (foreign
language words showing what a character is saying),
o TEXT I and TEXT2 display half screen text (such as a channel
guide, schedule, or announcement),
o OFF turns closed captioning off. Captions will not appear on
screen.
'to ADJUST PRESS +/-
► CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
pynONIj
Example:
CAPTION I
Menu
Screen
)
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The type of closed caption
ing you selected at step 3 will appear on-screen. (If it does not, see
Helpful Hints below.The program must be broadcast with closed
captioning.)
Standard Closed Captioning
KVL OOUD S’C 2tC0
LOS- RAM lie aotoo
LONDON OLOUO 7C «»
Closed Captioning (cont’d) 43
Text Screen
Helpfut Hints
You cannot view c/osed captioning of
a tape when the TV/VCR is in
Counter Only mode. To view closed
captions of a tape, choose ON or
OFF in the ON-SCREEN MODE
menu. Details are on page 26.
Abbreviations, symbols, and other
grammatical shortcuts are often
used in order to keep pace with the
on-screen action.This does not indi
cate a problem with the TV/VCR,
To cancel closed captioning, follow
steps I - 2 on page 42. At step 3,
press the REWfind)/- button or the
F.FWD/+ button to select OFF
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
When you change channels, the
closed captioning may be delayed
for a few seconds.
When you adjust the volume or
mute the volume, dosed captioning
may be delayed for a few seconds.
44 Volume Bar I
Smart
Sound
Volume Ear
Usually, the volume bar appears v/hen you press the VOLUME
Up/Down buttons. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to
OFF position. For example, when you watch a program that is
being broadcast with closed captioning, you may choose to set the
VOLUME BAR to OFF position so the captions can remain on
screen.The captions will remain on-screen even when you press
the VOLUME Up/Down buttons or the MUTE button.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
A
► PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
__________
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM, SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE a^ANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
1 PRESS + 1
____
)
To turn Volume Bar On or Off...
Press the Number 5 button so that OFF appears to the
right of VOLUME BAR, Each press of the Number 5 button
will turn the VOLUME BAR ON or OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Smart Sound
The Smart Sound feature stabilizes theTV/VCR volume. For exam
ple, when Smart Sound Is turned On, the volume will not increase
suddenly during commercials or loud segments of programming.
The volume will stay at the same level.
Press the SMART SOUND button on the remote control
to select ON (or OFF). The on-screen display shown below will
appear for 10 seconds.
SMART SOUND
ON
To turn Smort Sound On or Off.
Follow the steps below to program theTVA/CR to play a tape
over and over.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
■VCRSETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
["press +
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the RFWD/+ button.
VCR SETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY [ON]
2 REPEAT PLAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFF]
5 VCRPLUS-t- REF. MAP
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Repeat Playback 45
Press the Number 2 button so that ON appears to the
right of REPEAT PLAY.
VCR SETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY
2 REPEAT PLAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT
5 VOLPLUSt REF. MAP
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
[ON]
[OFF]
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Now, when a tape has fin
ished playing, theTV/VCR will rewind it and start playback again.
(TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.)
Helpful Hints
The 7Y/\^CR will stay in Repeat Play
mode until you select ONE TIME
PLAY mode, even if the TV/VCR is
turned offTo exit Repeat Play
mode, follow steps I and 2 above.
At step 3, press the Number / but
ton so that ON appears to the right
of ONETIME PLAY. Press the STA~
TUSIEXIT buaon.
The time counter memory will not
function during Repeat Play mode.
46 A-B Repeat Playback
Follow the steps below to program theTVAi^CR to play the mater
ial between two specified points (A and B) on a tape over and
over again.
Insert a tape in theTV/VCR.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
► VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
Press the PI.AY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
VCRSETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY [ON]
2 REPEAT PLAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFF]
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
I prekV]
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR,
Press the Number 2 button repeatedly so that A-B
appears to the right of REPEAT PLAY.
VCR SETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY
2 REPEAT PLAY [A-B]
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFF]
5 VCRPLUS+REF.MAP
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Helpful Hints
To cancel AS Repeat Phy mode, fol
low steps 2-3. At step 4, press the
Number I button so that ON
appears to the right of ONE TIME
PLAY. Press the STATUSIEXIT but
ton.
The end position (B) must be later
on the tape than the start position
(A).
A-B Repeat Playback (cant'd) 47
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B
REPEAT will appear on-screen. Beneath it, the letter A will flash
beside the tape counter,
,,, A-B REPEAT /
g:,A^g- 0:00:00_/
5-
Play, f^t forward, or rewind the tape to the position at
which you want to begin playback. Stop the tape, then
press the MEMORY button to set the start position (A).
The flashing A will become a flashing B.
A-B REPEAT
c 0i0.-00
Play or fast forward the tape to the position at which you
want playback to end. Stop the tape, then press the MEM
ORY button to set the end position (B).
o The length of time between the start position (A) and the end
position (B) must be at least three minutes.
The TV/VCR will immediately rewind the tape to the start position
(A) and repeat playback to the end position (B) over and over.
(TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.)
Helpful Hints
The counter cannot be memorized
or reset when you are using this
feature.
Positions A and 6 will be erased
when a tape is ejected or when you
press the REC(ord)/OTR button.
If the TV/VCR (S turned off when
you are using this feature, the
TV/VCR wj7/ memorize positions A
and 6.
A-B REPEAT will not appear on
screen at step 5 if a tape is not in
the TV/VCR. NO CASSETTE wiW
flash on-screen briefly.
You cannot rewind or fast forward
beyond points A or B when you are
using this feature.
48 Real Time Counter Memory
Follow the steps below to reset the real time counter to zero at
a tape location you want to refer to later.
Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that
you would like to refer to later. Stop the tape.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The real time counter will
appear on-screen.
/01:06 PM
' CHIO
^U> 1:23:45
While the counter remains on-screen, press the CLEAR
button to reset the real time counter to zero.
STOp\
J
0:00:00
While the counter remains on-screen, press the MEMORY
button so that M appears on-screen. To erase a time counter
memory, press the MEMORY button so that the M disappears
from the screen.
M 0:00:00
To return to the previous point at which the real time
counter was reset to zero, when in Stop mode, press the
REW(ind)/- button.To return to the future point at which
the time counter was reset to zero, when in Stop mode,
press the F.FWD/+ button. Wait for the tape to stop, then
press the PLAY/A button to watch the tape.
Helpful Hints
The time counter memory will not
function during Repeat Play mode.
Details are on page 45,
You may only set one time counter
memory at a time. If you try to set
the time counter to zero at a sec
ond location, the previous time
counter to zero setting wi/i be lost
Automatic Operation
The following playback features will always operate;
Automatic Playback
When you put a tape in theTVA/CR.the power will come on
automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will
begin. (If a timer recording is set, you may have to press the
POWER button to turn on theTVA/'CR. If theTV/VCR is turned
off and a timer recording is set, theTVA^CR will not accept a tape
that is missing a record tab.)
Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the
TVA^CR will rewind the tape, stop, turn itself off, dien eject the
tape. If a real time counter memory is set, the TV/VCR will only
rewind the tape to the point at which the real time counter was
set to zero, then stop. The TV/VCR will not turn itself off or eject
the tape.
Memory Rewind, Power Off
When the POWER button is pressed while theTV/VCR is rewind
ing a tape, REW ^ POWER OFF will appear on-screen. The
TV/VCR will turn itself off when the tape has finished rewinding.
If a real time counter memory is set, the TV/VCR may only rewind
the tape to the point at which the real time counter was set to
zero, then turn itself off.
Features
49
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with theTV/VCR power on or off (but the
TV/VCR must be plugged in). If a timer recording is programmed,
a tape can not be ejected when the power is off. Turn on the
TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and
turn off theTV/VCR power for the timer recording.
Automatic Tracking Adjustment
The TV/VCR has automatic tracking, which condnually adjusts
tracking to give you the best possible picture quality. With some
recordings, however, you may get a better picture using the manual
tracking controls (see below).
Manual Tracking
To adjust the tracking manually during tape playback, press the
CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on theTV/VCR.
NOTES:
• To return tracking to the position it v/as in when the TV/VCR was
shipped from the factory, press the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on
the TV/VCR at the same time.
• Tracking is returned to automotic tracfdng when a tape is inserted, or
when the STOP/Y button is pressed to halt playback.
Before Tracking
Adjustment
After Tracking
Adjustment
50
Playback Options
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SUP)
When in Play mode, press and release the RFWD/+ button or the
REW(ind)/- button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will
begin.
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/A button.
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
When in Play mode, press the F.FWD/+ button or the R,EW(ind)/-
button, then press again.TheTVA^CR will now search in super high
speed.
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/A button.
Viewing a Still Picture
When in Play mode, press the PAUSE/STILL button.A still picture
(frozen image) will appear on-screen.The noise lines will move
each time you press the PAUSE/STILL button.
To release the still picture and return to normal playback, press
the PLAf/A button.
Helpful Hints
• Sti// mode will automatically switch
to Stop mode after five minutes to
protect the TV/VCR and the tope
from damage.
• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tapes recorded in
Standard Play, Long Play, or Super
Long Play. For details about tape
speed, see page 29.
• LP/SLP meons this feature will work
with tapes recorded in Long Play
and Super Long Play. For details on
tape speed, see page 29.
“ If a still picture vibrates vertically,
stabilize it by pressing the CHAN
NEL UpfDown buttons on the
JVfVCR.
“ During forward and reverse search
ing, horizontal noise bars will
appear on the TVIVCR screen.
Specifications
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General
CRT: 19-inch in line gun
Television system: NTSC-M
Closed caption system: Section 15. II9, FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) Standard
Video Heads:Two heads
Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm)
Tape speed
SP; 33.35 mm/sec.
LP: 16.67 mm/sec.
SLP: 11,12 mm/sec.
Operating Temperature: 4 TF (5“C) to I04°F (40“C)
Relative Humidity; 10% to 75%
Power requirement:AC 120V, 60Hz
Power consumption: 90W
Sound output: IW
Dimensions:
19-21/32" (H) X I9-7/I6" (W) x 18-1/32" (D)
499,5 mm x 494 mm x 458 mm
Weight; 46.3 lbs (21 kg)
Tuner Broadcast Channels
VHF2-I3,UHF 14-69
Cable TV Channels
2-13
Midband: A - i
Superband: J -W
Hyperband:A-5 - A-1
Special Channel: 5A
Ultraband: 37 - 94,100-125
Terminals
Antenna IN:VHF/UHF 75 ohms unbalanced
Video IN: RCA connector
Audio IN: RCA connector
Earphone: 3.5 mm CES
Electrical Specifications
Video input level: 0.5"-2.0Vp-p
Audio input level:-I0dBv
Video S/N ratio
SP: More than 42dBp
Audio S/N ratio
SP: More than 38dB
Designs and spedficatJons are subject to change without
notice and without our legal obligation.
AUDIO lack: jack located on the front of the
TV/VCR which is used to record audio from anoth
er source.
Automatic Channel Programming: process in
which the TV/VCR scans all available channels and
places the ones you receive in its memory.Then,
when you push the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons,
you only scan through channels you receive.
Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
" Antenna -VHF (very high frequency; channels 2
- 13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14 -
69).
" Cable - all standard channels can be received
without a Cable Box,
Brightness: adjusting increases or decreases the
brightness of the color on-screen.
Cable Box Output Channel: 03 or 04.
Color adjusting pales or brightens the TV/VCR color.
Dubbing: copying a tape using aVCR.
HQ: high quality; a feature in the TV/VCR circuitry
which provides enhanced picture detail.
Line Input; The channel to which you set your
TV/VCR during dubbing.The line input channel is
always channel 00 (A/V IN).
Mode: a TV/VCR operation,
OTR: one touch recording; programming a timed
recording that starts immediately and records for
30 minutes to eight hours, whichever you specify.
Picture: adjust to increase or decrease the con
trast of the picture on-screen.
Sharpness: adjusting softens or clarifies the picture
on-screen.
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during
playback or a recording.
» SP (standard play) - fastest tape speed (record
ing time for aTI20 tape is approximately two
hours); best picture quality.
“ LP (long play) - average tape speed (recording
time for aTI20 tape is approximately four
hours).
“ SLP (super long play) - slowest tape speed
(recording time for aTI20 tape is approximately
six hours).
Tint adjusting changes the tints of the picture on the
TV/VCR from purple to green.
VIDEO lack; jack located on the front of the
TV/VCR which is used to record video from anoth
er source.
52 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with yourTVA/CR., check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourTV/VCR, remember the following:
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.
• Avoid dusty or humid places.
• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block die ventilation openings at the top and bottom
of theTV/VCR. Do not place theTV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
• Do not place theTV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not move theTV/VCR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.
Time Selection
12 AM " Midnight
12 PM = Noon
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting theTV/VCR from the AC (alternating current) wall
outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If water is spilled on theTV/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take theTV/VCR to an
authorized service center.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into theTV/VCR cassette compartment.
• Do not place anything on top of theTV/VCR.
Dew Warning
• Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place,
after heating a cold room, or when the humidity is high.There is no warning that moisture has accumu
lated in yourTV/VCR. But, if you try to play a tape in aTV/VCR in which moisture has accumulated,
the tape and theTV/VCR could be damaged.Therefore, if you try to play a tape and the tape Is
destroyed, and you think moisture may have accumulated inside theTV/VCR, keep theTV/VCR power
on (but do not play a tape) for at least two hours.This will allow theTV/VCR to dry.
TV/VCR will not record.
" Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
" Make sure theTV/VCR is not in Record Defeat mode (page 40).
TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 32 - 39).
• Make sure theTV/VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set (pages 12 - 17).
• Make sure there is a tape in theTV/VCR.The tape must have a record tab.
• If the power fails, programmed timer recordings will not be lostThe programmed timer recordings will be
restored when the clock is reset after the power failure. (The clock will reset itself automatically if you are
using the AUTO CLOCK feature. Details are on pages 14 - 17. If you are not using the AUTO CLOCK feature,
reset the clock manually: then, the timer recordings will be restored. Details are on pages 12 - 13.) The timer
recording will not occur only if the timer recording vras scheduled to take place during the power feilure.
• Make sure theTV/VCR is not In Record Defeat mode (page 40).
TV/VCR will not perform a one touch recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
• Make sure theTV/VCR is not in Record Defeat mode (page 40).
• Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet (page seven).
• Check your hookups (pages six - seven).
• Program channels (page 10).
The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access
the pop up menu.
" Use the buttons on the front panel of die TV/VCR to access the pop up menu (page 20).
Helpful Hints (cont’d) 53
TV/VCR has no power,
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
A power failure occurred.
• Follow the steps on page eight to select a language and program channels, if necessary.Then set the clock
(pages 12- IT).
TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes.
• To save energy, the TVA^CR will shut itself off after 15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiv
ing a broadcast signal (for example, a station that has gone off the air for the night).This is normal.
Channel reception is poor.
• Check connections, then program channels again (page 10).
TV/VCR does not have a picture.
• Adjust the antenna (page six).
• Connect the antenna or cable directly to theTVA^CR.
• Adjust the TV/VCR picture controls (pages 24 - 25).
TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.
• Adjust the volume.
• Press the MUTE button to restore the volume.
Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 49.
• If moisture has accumulated In your TV/VCR, keep the power on for at least two hours, but do not try
to play a tape, Defoi/s are on page 52.
TV/VCR does not display closed captioning.
• Cancel Counter Only mode. Detoi/s are on page 26.
• Make sure closed captioning is available for the program. Refer to the TV listings in your local newspaper.
Remote control does not operate the TV/VCR.
• Aim the remote control directly at theTV/VCR’s remote sensor. Detoi/s are on pages five and 20.
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV/VCR.
• Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Detoi/s are on page five.
Number buttons wonft work for channels above 69.
• Select CABLE from the INPUT section of the pop up menu, then let die TV/VCR program the channels.
Detoi/s are on page 10.
TV/VCR can’t receive channels above 13.
• Select CABLE from the INPUT section of the pop up menu, then let the TV/VCR program the channels.
Detoi/s ore on page 10.
A tape can’t be inserted into the TV/VCR.
• Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you,
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the TV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR,
• Gently push on the center of die tape. Never force a tape Into the TV/VCR,
• If the TV/VCR is-turned off and a timer recording is set, the TV/VCR will not accept a tape without a
record tab.
A tape can’t be removed from the TV/VCR.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet
• If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a
tape and turn off theTV/VCR power for the timer recording.
TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording,
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Detoj7s are on page five.
The cylinder rotates when theTV/VCR is in Stop mode.
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.
Daylight-Saving Time
• VVhen Daylight-Saving Time is ON, the clock time will change automatically as follows: on the first Sunday
of April, from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.; on the last Sunday of October, from 2 a.m. to I a.m.
• During the April time change, a timer recording programmed to start between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. will not
record. A timer recording programmed to end between 2 a,m. and 3 a.m.will end when the clock moves
forward (2 a.m.).
“ During the October time change, a recording cannot be started between the second 1 a.m, and 1:59 a.m.
54
Limited Warranty
TVIYCR COMBINATION
90 Days Free LaborJOne Year Free Parts Exchange (Two Years Free Exchange on Color Picture Tube)
This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty
service. A sales receipt or other document showing
that you purchased the product is considered proof
of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your prod
uct. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or
replaced, and labor is free, from 90 days to one year
from the day of purchase, all parts will be repaired or
replaced, but you pay for all labor charges. From one to
two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the
replacement or repair of all parts except the picture
tube, and for all labor charges./^fter two yeors from the
day of purcbflse, you pay for the replacement or repair
of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are
covered only for the original warranty period. When
the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on
all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the prod
uct, adjustment of customer controls on the prod
uct, and installation or repair of antenna systems
outside of the product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of
misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or o^er
cause not within Uie control of Philips Consumer
Electronics Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or
cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation
to enable it to operate in any country other than
the country for which it was designed, manufectured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from
the product. (Some states do not allow the exclu
sion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you.This
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded materi
al, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or
tapes that have not been tested and labeled for use
in two, four, six, and eight hour VHS recorders.
• a product that is used for commercial or institu
tional purposes.
V/HHRE /SSERV/CEAVA/LABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries where
the product is officially distributed by Philips
Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where
Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis
tribute the product, tiie local Philips service organiza
tion will attempt to provide service (although there
may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and
technical manual(s) are not readily available).
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document
showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s
manual and keep bodi nearby.Also keep the original
box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.
BEFORE REQUEST/WG SERVICE.,
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting
service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there
may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERWCE /N U.S.A., PUERTO
R/co OR u.s. v;rg/w /SLANDS...
Take the product to a Philips factory service center
(see enclosed list) or authorized service center for
repair.When the product has been repaired, you must
pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep
defective parts.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and US.Virgin Islands, all
Implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited in duration to the duration of ^is express
warranty. But, because some states do not allow limi
tations on how long an implied warranty may last, this
limitation may not apply to you.)
TO GET WARRANTY SERV/CE /N CANADA..,
Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including any implied warranties of mer
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips
is not liable under any circumstances for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility
of such damages.)
RE/WE/VIBER...
Please record below the model and serial numbers
found on the product Also, please fill out and mail
your warranty registration card promptly. It will be
easier for us to notify you if necessary.
MODEL#
SERIAL#
This warranty gives you specf^c legal nghts.You may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Philips Service Company, P.O. Box 5S5, Jefferson City,Tennessee 37760, (423) 475-8869
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a-b repeat playback ..
accessories
ant(enna) jack
audio jack
automatic menu super long play ....
playback
rewind
batteries
brightness, adjusting .
cassette (see tape)
cassette compartment
channel one touch recording
above 100 ...............
adding .....................
deleting
memory
programming
reviewing
up/down buttons ., .20,23,49 power tracking ........................
clear button
clock..............................
closed caption system . . .42 - 43
color, adjusting
connections
contents, table of .. . .
controls record defeat
remote......................
tv/vcr
counter memory ...,
counter only mode ..,
daylight-saving time ,.,
duplication
earphone jack
erase protection
fast forward search . . ,
f.fwd button
front panel
glossary
helpful hints
hookups
language selection ...
line input mode
long play
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6,21
. .7,20,31 rewind, power off
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. . .24 - 25 number buttons ...
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...24 - 25
. .6 - 7,31 rec/otr button
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. .6 - 7,31 sip..............................
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.10,31,51
. ...29,51
. ...29,51
memory still picture
button
56
49
mute button
S
on-screen-off mode
on-screen-on mode
20
22
11
pause/still button ...
II
picture, adjusting ...
play button
10
10 playback options . ..
playing
II
rear panel
4 rec(ord) light
record tabs
recording
48
reminder
26
remote warranty
18
31
repeat playback....
20
5
rerecording.................
rew(ind) button ... . . .20,22,50
rewinding
50
20 safety precautions . .
searching
51
sensor (remote) . ..
sharpness, adjusting .
sleep timer
smart sound
8,9
sp ..............................
standard play
status display
status/exit button ..
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real time counter
button
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front panel button
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button ....................
cord
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control
buttons
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using
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sensor
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button
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setting
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access . .20 table of contents .. .
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23.50
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20,22 with vcr plus+ programming
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20,22
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20,22 timer recording ..
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.45
29,51
29,51
29,51
stop button
23
stop/eject button . . .
48
49 super high speed searching . . .50
22
23
tape
22
time
26
26
timer recording
30
50
tint, adjusting
28
7
vcr plus+
21
video
20
40
5
29 volume bar
27
5
20
50
3
50
20
41
22
44
26
22
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duplication
speed
setting
zone.........................
cancelling
reviewing
setting
system ................... ... ,36 - 39
button
(setting) .................
jack
tape (see tape)
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50
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29,51
19
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35
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Check to be sure the items on this page are parked
with your TV/VCR, These accessories are provided to
help you use or set up your TViVCR,
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Remote Control (4835 218 37203)
Two AA Batteries (4835 138 17012)
If any of these items are not included^, or if you need
to replace an item, contoct Philips Service Company
at the address below.
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Phi7fps Service Company
RO. Box 967
GreeneviUe,TN 37144-0967
Or, call 1-800-851-8885.
1B78SSE002
Princcd In Mexico
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