Philips VRA999PH User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

VRA999

Owner’s Manual

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates

uninsulated material within
your unit may cause an electrical shock.
For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove
product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls

attention to features for which
you should read the enclosed literature
closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.

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SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

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shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, and fully insert.

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jusqu’au fond.

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Introduction 3

Features

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Automatic Clock Setting

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Battery Backup

• Blue Background

• Child Lock

• Daylight-Savings Time

• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback

• Index Search

• Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) System

• 19 Micron Head, provides a better picture when you view tapes
recorded in slow speed (SLP)

• On-Screen Menus in English, Spanish, or French

• Quick Programming

• Remote Control with Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and
Direct Broadcast System (DBS)

• Repeat Play

• S-VHS ET

• S-VHS Recording

• SmartClock

TM

• SmartPicture

TM

• VCR Plus+ Programming System

• Video Stabilizer

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
void the user’s authority to operate it.

This VCR, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) System, is compatible
with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Philips
Consumer Electronics recommends that you use only video cassette
tapes that are labelled with the mark or the S-VHS mark. The
use of other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessive
deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the
warranty if damage occurs. The S-VHS feature provides the best
picture quality when the VCR uses S-VHS tapes.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided 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.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;
Recording; Playing; Additional Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the
VCR’s features, which are listed below.

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Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR®Partner,

Philips Consumer Electronics has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Copyright 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved. SmartPicture and
SmartClock are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics.
VCR Plus+C3and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.

• Your new product, its packaging, and
this manual contain materials that can
be recycled and reused. Specialized
companies can recycle your product to
increase the amount of reusable
materials and to minimize the
amount that needs to be properly
disposed.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of as
small chemical waste. Please find out
about the local regulations on disposal
of your old products, batteries,
manual, and packaging whenever you
replace existing equipment.

Helpful Hints

4 Table of Contents

Setting Up Your VCR

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hookups without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Installing/Removing the Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19

Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Description of Controls

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Basic Operations

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Recording

S-VHS Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

S-VHS ET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Quick Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-43

Timer Recording Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Connecting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Playing

Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Multi-Channel Television Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

SmartPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58

Additional Features

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Information You May Need

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Before Using Your VCR 5

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

3

Replace the battery compartment lid.

2

To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

•Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.

•Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor, then press

the VCR button before pressing other VCR operation buttons.

•Point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button

before pressing other TV operation buttons.

•Point the remote control at the Cable Box/DBS, then press the

CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/DBS operation
buttons.

• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.

• Do not mix alkaline and manganese
batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

Helpful Hints

VCR Maintenance

•Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cassette

before putting the cassette in the VCR. Removable labels can jam
the VCR.

•Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s

performance. Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner, but the
video heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement. Only
an authorized service center should perform this service.

Erase Protection

Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are
not erased accidentally.

1

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.

1

To remove the battery compartment lid, push in the tab,
then pull up the lid.

2

Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their +and – ends aligned as indicated.

1
2

Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel

A thin, plastic cover may protect the front panel of your VCR.
Before using the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic, then peel it off.

1
2

6 Hookups without a Cable Box

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

OR

ANT. IN

RF OUT

75Ω
ANT /
CABLE

OR

75Ω

ANT /

CABLE

The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a Cable Box or
a Direct Broadcast System, please refer to pages 8-9. After you hook up the VCR and install the lithium
battery, please go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.

ANTENNA IN

Jack

(on back of TV)

Cable

(75 ohm)

Antenna

Indoor/Outdoor

(300 ohm)

1

Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.

2

Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the
VCR.

Cable

(75 ohm)

Antenna

Indoor/Outdoor

(300 ohm)

Hookups without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

OUT

IN

OUTIN

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

S-VIDEO

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

CH 4

or

CH 3

CH3 / CH4

Switch

CH3

CH4

CH3

CH4

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

75V
ANT /

CABLE

75Ω

ANT /

CABLE

ANT. IN

RF OUT

RF coaxial cable

Antenna
or Cable

3

Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the RF OUT Jack on the back of
the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on

type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type is
supplied.)

5

Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used or least used in your area. To operate your VCR with your TV, set
the TV to the same channel. For example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4

switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on channel 3.

Antenna In Jack

(on back of TV)

example only

4

Plug in the TV and the VCR.

6

You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 11 before turning on the
VCR.

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

OUT IN

OUTIN

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

S-VIDEO

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

75Ω

ANT /

CABLE

OUT

IN

8 Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT jack on
the Cable Box/DBS to the ANT(enna) IN jack on the VCR.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT jack on the
VCR to the TV’s ANTENNA INjack.

Recording/Viewing Any Channel

1

With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear
on the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to set the
VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04).

2

Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR. Set the
CH3/CH4 switch on the VCR to the same channel.

3

Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable
Box/DBS.

1

2

There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:

• You may view any channel.

• You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.

• You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.

• You may not set up channels at the VCR.

• Timer recordings are programmed differently. Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output

channel (channel 03 or 04); set the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch to the same channel.
If you are not using the Controller, set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record. When you
enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or

04). This is step 3 on page 40.
If you are using the Controller, enter the channel that you want to record at step 3 on page 40 (not the
Cable Box/DBS output channel). The Controller will select the channel at the Cable Box/DBS for recording.

3

Cable signal

RF coaxial cable

RF coaxial
cable

Cable Box/DBS

VCR

TV’s

ANTENNA

IN jack

Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

OUT IN

OUTIN

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

S-VIDEO

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

IN

OUT

75Ω

ANT /

CABLE

Connections

1

Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN jack.

2

Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the RF OUT jack on
the VCR to the IN jack on the Cable Box/DBS.

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT jack on the
Cable Box/DBS to the TV’s ANTENNA INjack.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1

Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s
CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output
channel (03 or 04).
Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on
the display panel), use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to select the
channel you want to record at the VCR. Start the recording.

2

Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV position.
(The VCR light will disappear.)

3

Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS.

1

2

With this connection:

• You may watch one channel while recording another.

• You may not record scrambled channels.

3

Cable signal

RF coaxial
cable

RF coaxial cable

VCR

Cable Box/DBS

TV’s

ANTENNA

IN jack

• When you play a tape, make sure
the Cable Box/DBS is set to the
same channel as the CH3/CH4
switch on the VCR. Set the TV to
the Cable Box/DBS output channel
(03 or 04).

Helpful Hint

10 Installing/Removing the Lithium Battery

You may install a lithium battery in the VCR. This will allow the
VCR to save the clock setting and the programmed timer
recordings if a power outage occurs. The battery can back up
your timer recordings and clock setting for around six months
(4,000 hours).
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet before installing the

1

Connect the power plug to an AC outlet and turn off the
VCR power.

2

To open the battery compartment, press the cover’s
release tab to the left, then remove the cover.

3

Press a lithium battery into the compartment with the
plus (+)side facing out.

To remove the lithium battery, push the latch A downward using
a pointed, non-metallic object.

4

Replace the battery compartment cover.

Lithium Battery Warning

The lithium battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated.
CAUTION: Risk of fire, explosion, and burns. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C, or incinerate.
Replace the battery with a Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo,
Sony, or Maxell CR2025 only; use of another battery may present
a risk of fire or explosion. To order a new battery, see page 68
(back cover).

• Promptly dispose of used batteries.

• Keep the battery away from children.

• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.

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3

4

A

3

4

1

Turning on Your VCR 11

• Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in
the remote control and the VCR, TV, and Cable Box/DBS (if
applicable) are connected.

• The menus will continue to appear every time you turn on the
VCR until you complete the steps on pages 11-12.

• If you want to set up the Controller now, you must first
connect the Controller. See page 45.

• Leave the Cable Box turned on if you plan to set up the Cable
Box Controller now.

• If you plan to set up the Controller now, set the Cable Box to a
channel other than channel 09.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the POWER button.

2

Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to. The

menu shown below will appear.

3

Press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9 button to select
the on-screen display language.

2

Turn on the TV.

4

Press the FF :/OK button. The menu shown below will

appear.

SELECT , 9

A ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS

MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH :/OK TO CONTINUE

CABLE BOX CONTROLLER

OFF

A OFF CH.=CHANNEL

ON CH. 2 ON CH. 7
ON CH. 3 ON CH. 8
ON CH. 4 ON CH. 9
ON CH. 5 ON A/V FRONT

ON CH. 6 ON A/V REAR
SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

Instructions continue on page 12.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

5-6

12 Turning on Your VCR (cont’d)

6

Press the FF :/OK button to begin automatic channel setup.

AUTO CH. SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT will appear on the
screen. The VCR will memorize all of the channels you receive, so
when you scan through channels using the CH(annel) 8/9 button,
you’ll only scan through channels that you receive.

7

When channels are set up, AUTO CH. SET COMPLETED will
appear on the screen briefly.

CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR

THEN PUSH :/OK KEY

OR . . .
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP

• Auto or – – : – – may appear on
the display panel until the clock is
set. After you connect the
antenna/cable signal to the VCR
and connect the VCR to a power
source, the clock may set itself
automatically. The current time may
appear on the VCR display panel.

• If you do not want to set up
channels now, press the STOP 9
button at step 6. TUNER NOT SET
will appear on the screen briefly.

• You may not set up channels at
step 6 if you are using a Cable
Box/DBS.

Helpful Hints

5

If you do not want to set up the Cable Box Controller
now, press the FF :/OK button to leave the Controller
turned OFF. The display shown below will appear on the
screen. Proceed to step 6. You may set up the Controller later

by following the instructions on pages 45-49.

If you do want to set up the Cable Box Controller now,
follow steps 5-8 on pages 46-47.

7

Wait for the VCR to set up
channels.

CBL / DBS

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FWD

Automatic Channel Setup 13

5

Wait for the VCR to set up
channels.

2-4

1

Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you
receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets you
set up channels again. Make each entry within one minute of the
previous entry.

5

Wait for a few minutes while the VCR sets up channels.

When programming is complete, AUTO CH. SET COMPLETED will
appear on the screen. Then, the programming of the lowest channel
number placed in the VCR’s memory will appear on the screen.
Now when you press the CH(annel) 8/9 button, you will scan only
through channels you receive.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select TUNER
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

3

Press the FF :/OK button repeatedly so that ANT (if you
have an antenna) or CABLE (if you have a cable
connection) appears beside CABLE/ANTENNA.

4

Press the STOP 9 button to select AUTO CH.
PROGRAMMING, then press the FF :/OK button. AUTO

CH. SET PROCEEDING PLEASE WAIT and a scale that shows the
progress of channel setup will appear on the screen. The VCR will
memorize all the channels you receive.

• The two Line Input modes will always
be stored in the VCR’s memory at
channel 00. To select A/V IN FRONT
or A/V IN REAR, press 0, then press
the CH(annel) 8/9 button so that L­F appears on the display panel (for
A/V IN FRONT) or
L-I appears on the display panel (for
A/V IN REAR). To exit Line Input
mode, use the CH(annel) 8/9 button
to select a channel other than 0.

Helpful Hints

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A CABLE/ANTENNA CABLE

AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH.

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A CABLE/ANTENNA ANT

AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH.

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

CABLE/ANTENNA ANT

A AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING

ADD/DELETE CH.

TO END PUSH EXIT

AUTO CH. SET PROCEEDING
PLEASE WAIT

START FINISH

L L L L L L L L L L L L

• • • • • • • • •

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14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d)

Adding/Deleting Channels

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select TUNER
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select
ADD/DELETE CH., then press the FF :/OK button.

4

Use the Number buttons, the CH(annel) 8/9 button, or
the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 buttons to select the channel
you want to add or delete. An arrow will appear beside the

selected channel.

5

Press the FF :/OK button so that DELETED or ADDED
appears beside the channel number. Repeat steps 4-5 to add

or delete all the channels you wish.

6

Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Programming of the last

channel you selected will appear on the screen.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A CABLE/ANTENNA CABLE

AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH.

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9

124 DELETED
125 DELETED

01

– – – –

> DELETED
02 ADDED
03 ADDED

TO ADD/DELETE PUSH :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

2-5

6

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7 8 9

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Setting the Clock 15

• To program the VCR so its clock
will automatically move forward one
hour in April and turn back one
hour in October, see page 20.

• To make corrections, follow steps
1-3, then press the FF :/OK button
until the item you want to correct is
flashing. Press the PLAY 8 or
STOP 9 button to enter the correct
information. Press the EXIT/STATUS
button.

Helpful Hints

There are four ways to set the VCR’s clock: Manually, with Time
Zone Selection, with Manual PBS Channel Selection, or with
Automatic PBS Channel Selection. Cable Box/DBS users must set
the clock manually. Before you set the clock, make sure:

• The VCR power is on.

• The VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press

the VCR/TV button once.

• Channels are set up.

• You make each entry within one minute of the previous entry.

To set the clock manually, follow the steps on pages 15-16. To use
Time Zone Selection, go to page 17. To use Manual PBS Channel
Selection, go to page 18. To use Automatic PBS Channel Selection,
go to page 19.

Manual Clock Setting

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK,
then press the FF :/OK button. CABLE BOX USERS SET

CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

VCR PLUS+ CH.
CABLE BOX
DBS RECEIVER

TO END PUSH EXIT

Instructions continue on page 16.

TIME – – : – – AM

DATE 01/01/99

AUTO CLOCK ON
PBS CH. AUTO
D.S.T. AUTO

TIME ZONE AUTO
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

2-3

1

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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DBS DAILY

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16 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

6

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly to set
the YEAR. When the year is correct, press the FF :/OK
button. The day of the week will appear automatically.

8

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly to set
the DATE (month and day). Every time you press the PLAY

8 or STOP 9 button, the day changes in one-day increments. If
you press and hold the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button, the day
changes in 15-day increments.

When the month and day are correct, press the FF :/OK
button.

7

Press the FF :/OK button once again to skip “AUTO
CLOCK” and go to “D.S.T.” (Daylight Savings Time).
Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to set D.S.T. to ON
or OFF. If AUTO CLOCK is OFF, you may set D.S.T. to ON or

OFF only. For more information, please see page 20.

4

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly to set
the TIME. Every time you press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button,

the time changes in one-minute increments. If you press and hold
the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button, the time changes in 30-minute
increments.

When the time is correct, press the FF :/OK button.

TIME 10 : 45AM

DATE 01/01/99
AUTO CLOCK OFF
D.S.T. ON

TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

TIME 10 : 45AM

DATE 07/31/99
AUTO CLOCK OFF
D.S.T. ON

TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

TIME 10 : 45AM

DATE 07/31/99

SATURDAY

AUTO CLOCK OFF
D.S.T. ON

TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

8

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

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/OTR

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FWD

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CLEAR

Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17

6

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

7

An on-screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR.
Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR.

Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set. Leave the
VCR turned off until the time appears on the display panel.
If – – : – – appears on the display panel after you turn off the VCR
for several minutes, the VCR could not find the time. Use a different
method to set the clock.

Time Zone Selection

4

Press the FF :/OK button repeatedly to select TIME ZONE.

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly to select
your Time Zone, then press the FF :/OK button.

• When the power plug is connected
to an AC outlet, the correct time will
appear on the display panel of the
VCR when the power is off.

• Press the EXIT/STATUS button
repeatedly to make the time appear
on the display panel when the VCR
power is on.

Helpful Hints

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK,
then press the FF :/OK button. CABLE BOX USERS SET

CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly.
(If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, TIME ZONE will not be available
in the menu. If this happens, press the FF :/OK button repeatedly
to select AUTO CLOCK, then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9
button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

VCR PLUS+ CH.
CABLE BOX
DBS RECEIVER

TO END PUSH EXIT

TIME – – : – – AM

DATE 01/01/99

AUTO CLOCK ON
PBS CH. AUTO
D.S.T. AUTO

TIME ZONE AUTO
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

2-5

6

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4 5 6

7 8 9

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DBS DAILY

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3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK,
then press the FF :/OK button. CABLE BOX USERS SET

CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly.
(If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, PBS CH. will not be available in
the menu. If this happens, press the FF :/OK button to select
AUTO CLOCK, then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to
set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)

18 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

6

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly to select
the station number of your PBS channel.

Manual PBS Channel Selection

4

Press the FF :/OK button to select PBS CH.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

TIME – – : – – AM
DATE 01/01/99

AUTO CLOCK ON

PBS CH. AUTO

D.S.T. AUTO

TIME ZONE AUTO
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

7

An on-screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR.
Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR.

Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set. Leave the
VCR power off until the clock is set.
If – – : – – appears on the display panel after you turn off the
VCR for several minutes, the VCR could not find the time. Repeat
steps 1-6 above, entering a different PBS channel at step 5. Or,
use a different method to set the clock.

2-5

6

1

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4 5 6

7 8 9

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DBS DAILY

PLAY

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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 19

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly so that
AUTO flashes beside PBS CH.

• To display the time on the display
panel, press the EXIT/STATUS
button repeatedly.

• If you live near the boundary of an
adjacent time zone, your PBS
channel may come from a different
time zone. Use Time Zone Selection
to set your clock. Details are on
page 17.

Helpful Hints

6

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

Automatic PBS Channel Selection

4

Press the FF :/OK button repeatedly to select PBS CH.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK,
then press the FF :/OK button. CABLE BOX USERS SET

CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly.
(If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, PBS CH. will not be available in
the menu. If this happens, press the FF :/OK button repeatedly
to select AUTO CLOCK, then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9
button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

TIME – – : – – AM
DATE 01/01/99

AUTO CLOCK ON
PBS CH. AUTO
D.S.T. AUTO

TIME ZONE AUTO
TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

7

An on-screen message will ask you to turn off the VCR.
Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR.

Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set. Leave the
VCR power off until the clock is set. If – – : – – appears on the
display panel after you turn off the VCR for several minutes, the
VCR could not find the time. Use a different method to set the
clock.

2-5

6

1

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4 5 6

7 8 9

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DBS DAILY

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/OK

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/OTR

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20 Daylight-Savings Time

6

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

Follow the steps below to program the VCR so its clock will
automatically move forward one hour in April and turn back one
hour in October.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CLOCK,
then press the FF :/OK button. CABLE BOX USERS SET

CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly. (If AUTO CLOCK is set to
OFF, PBS CH. and TIME ZONE will not appear in the menu.)

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button so that ON, OFF, or
AUTO appears beside D.S.T.

Select ON to make the clock adjust itself according to the VCR’s
calendar. Select OFF to turn off the feature. Select AUTO to make
the clock adjust itself according to the signal it receives from the PBS
channel. If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, you may only set D.S.T. to
ON or OFF.

4

Press the FF :/OK button repeatedly to select D.S.T.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VCR PLUS+ CH.

CABLE BOX
DBS RECEIVER

TO END PUSH EXIT

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

TIME 10:45AM
DATE 01/01/99

FRIDAY
AUTO CLOCK ON
PBS CH. AUTO
D.S.T. AUTO
TIME ZONE AUTO

TO SET PUSH ,9 THEN :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

7

If you set the “AUTO CLOCK” to “ON”, an on-screen
message may ask you to turn off the VCR. Press the
POWER button to turn off the VCR. Auto will flash in the

display panel until the clock is set. Leave the VCR power off until
the clock is set. If – – : – – appears on the display panel after you
turn off the VCR for several minutes, the VCR could not find the
time. Use a different method to set the clock.

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4 5 6

7 8 9

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DBS DAILY

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Language Selection 21

5

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displays and menus.

3

Press the STOP 9 button or PLAY 8 button to select
LANGUAGE.

• If you accidentally select Spanish or
French and need English, follow
these steps.

1) Press the VCR button, then press
the MENU button.

2) Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9
button to select SISTEMA INICIAL
or PROGRAMM. INITIALE, then
press the FF :/OK button.

3) Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9
button to select LENGUAJE or
LANGUE.

4) Press the FF :/OK button
repeatedly so that the English menu
appears.

5) Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

Helpful Hint

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VCR PLUS+ CH.

CABLE BOX
DBS RECEIVER

TO END PUSH EXIT

4

Press the FF :/OK button repeatedly until your preferred
language appears.

2-4

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4 5 6

7 8 9

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DBS DAILY

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REW FF

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STOP

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VCR Button

Press this button before pressing
VCR operation buttons.

POWER Button

After pressing the CBL/DBS, VCR,
or TV button, press to turn on or off
the Cable Box/DBS, VCR, or TV.

EJECT Button

Press to eject the tape.

Number Buttons

After pressing the CBL/DBS, TV, or
VCR button, press to select a
channel at the Cable Box/DBS, TV,
or VCR.

CLEAR Button

Press to reset the real-time counter
to zero.

FF :/OK Button

When tape playback is stopped,
press to advance the tape at high
speed. During tape playback, press to
advance the tape while the picture
stays on the screen. Details are on
page 57. When operating the VCR,
press to go to the next VCR menu.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX TVs only:

After pressing the TV button, press
this button to adjust an item in the
TV menu.

STOP 9 Button

Press to stop the tape. When
operating the VCR, press to select
an item in the menu.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX TVs only:

After pressing the TV button, press
this button to select an item in the
TV menu.

CH(annel) 8/9 Button

After pressing the CBL/DBS, TV, or
VCR button, press to scan through
the channels of the Cable Box/DBS,
TV, or VCR.

22 Remote Control Buttons

TV Button

Press this button before pressing
other TV operation buttons.

CBL/DBS Button

Press this button before pressing
Cable Box/DBS operation buttons.

PLAY 8 Button

When operating the VCR, press to
play a tape. Also, press to release
Slow, Still, or Search mode and to
return to normal playback. Details are
on page 57. Press to select an item in
the VCR menu.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX TVs only:

After pressing the TV button, press
this button to select an item in the
TV menu.

REW(ind); Button

When tape playback is stopped,
press to rewind the tape at high
speed. During tape playback, press to
rewind the tape while the picture
stays on the screen. Details are on
page 57. When operating the VCR,
press to return to a previous menu.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX TVs only:

After pressing the TV button, press
this button to adjust an item in the
TV menu.

VOL(ume) 8/9 Button

Press to increase or decrease the
TV’s volume.

MENU Button

Press to access the main VCR menu.
Press again to remove the menu.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX TVs only:

After pressing the TV button, press
this button to access the TV menu.

Jog Dial

Turn this dial for frame by frame
tape playback. The tape moves
backward or forward frame by frame
at the speed with which the dial is
turned. Details are on page 58.

REC(ord)/OTR Button

Press once to start a recording.
Details are on page 31. Or, press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch
Recording. Details are on page 34.

• The buttons that are shaded in
the illustration will light for 10
seconds when pressed.

Helpful Hint

CBL / DBS

POWER

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

+

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

DBS DAILY

7 8 9

SPEED

-

REW FF

SMARTPICTURE

JOG/SHTL

REV

+

-

-

0

STILL/SLOW

PLAY

STOP

MENU

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

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CLEAR

+

/OK

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

FWD

STILL/SLOW Buttons

While recording, press STILL/SLOW

to temporarily stop the
recording. Press a second time to
resume normal recording. Details are
on page 31. During tape playback,
press STILL/SLOW once to
freeze the picture. Press repeatedly
to advance the Still picture frame by
frame. Details are on page 57.
During tape playback, press and hold
for more than three seconds to play
the tape in slow motion. Details are

on page 57.

TIMER Button

Press to access the timer recording
menu. Details are on pages 38-43.

INDEX Buttons

When tape playback is stopped,
press to search for index codes
recorded on the tape. Details are on

page 51.

AUDIO/MUTE Button

Press the TV button, then press the
AUDIO/MUTE button to eliminate
the TV’s sound. Press again to
restore the sound. Or, press the
VCR button, then press the
AUDIO/MUTE button to select
MONO or HIFI. Details are on page

54.

SMARTPICTURE Button

Press to select the SmartPicture
mode. Details are on page 56.

Shuttle Ring

Turn this ring in either direction for
forward or reverse searching of a
tape. The farther the ring is rotated,
the faster the search speed.
Releasing the ring stops the picture in
the Still mode. Details are on page 58.

VCR/TV Button

After pressing the VCR button, press
this button to select the signal that
your TV receives.

• VCR Position

Use to watch a tape, to watch a
program while recording it, or to watch
a TV broadcast using the CH(annel)
8/9 or Number buttons to change
channels at the VCR. The VCR light will
appear on the display panel when the
VCR is in VCR position.

• TV Position

Use to watch TV (selecting channels at
the TV) or to watch one program
while recording another. Details are on
page 35. The VCR light will not appear
when the VCR is in TV position.
After pressing the TV button, press
this button to select TV mode or
Auxiliary mode at the TV. (This may
not affect all TV brands.)

SPEED Button

Press to select the recording speed
(SP or SLP). Details are on pages 31, 39,

41, and 62.

EXIT/STATUS Button

Press to exit the on-screen menus.
Press to bring up the status display for
five seconds. Details are on page 27.
When tape playback is stopped, press
repeatedly to see the real-time
counter, the current channel, or the
current time on the display panel.
During tape playback, press repeatedly
to see the current time or the real­time counter on the display panel.

For some PHILIPS and PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX TVs only:

Press the TV button, then press this
button to access the TV on-screen
displays or to exit the TV menu.

For other manufacturers’ TVs or Cable
Box/DBS:

After pressing the TV or CBL/DBS
button, the EXIT/STATUS button will
function as an ENTER button at the
TV or Cable Box/DBS.

JOG/SHTL (Shuttle) button

Press to activate the jog dial and
shuttle ring on the remote control.
The button will light for one minute.
You may operate the jog dial or
shuttle ring on the remote control
only when the JOG/SHTL button is lit.

Details are on page 58.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+

-

+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

• This remote control may or may
not operate your TV or Cable
Box/DBS. Or, it may only work
some features of this equipment.
See pages 28-29 for details.

Helpful Hint

Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23

Operation indicators

These indicators tell you the
current operation of the VCR.

3

: Play, Forward and Reverse

Searching

\

: Record

\I

: Record Pause

3I

: Still Picture

+8

4
0

6

-

15

dB

NORM

SP

VCR

24 Display Panel

Remote Sensor

Receives a signal from your remote
control so you can operate your VCR
from a distance. Press the VCR button
on the remote control before pressing
other VCR operation buttons.

Tape Speed
Lights

These lights indicate
the current tape
speed. This VCR
will play tapes
recorded inLP
speed, but LP will
not appear on the
display panel. This
VCR will not record
in LP speed. Details

are on page 62.

Cassette Compartment

Insert a tape here.

VCR Display Panel

Information about VCR operations appears
here. Different information appears at
different times. The display is brighter when
the VCR power is on. The display dims
automatically when you turn off the VCR
power.

VCR Light

This light appears when the
VCR is in VCRposition.

Cassette-Inside Light

This light appears when a tape is in the
VCR. It blinks when a tape is being
ejected. This light blinks rapidly if the VCR
is turned off to set a Timer Recording but
there is not a tape in the VCR.

Clock/Counter/Channel Display

Each time you press the EXIT/STATUS button,
information on the display panel will change. When
tape playback is stopped, press the EXIT/STATUS
button repeatedly to see: the current time (when the
clock is set); the real-time counter; and the current
channel number. During tape playback, press the
EXIT/STATUS button repeatedly to see the real-time
counter or the current time.
If a dash (-) appears to the right of the clock when the
VCR power is off, Child Lock is activated. Details are on
page 59.

Line Input Mode

When L-F appears on the display panel, you have
selected A/V IN FRONT. Your audio and video or S­Video cables should be connected to the
AUDIO/VIDEO or AUDIO/S-VIDEO jacks on the front
of the VCR if you are dubbing tapes.
When L-1 appears here, you have selected A/V IN
REAR. Your audio and video or S-Video cables should
be connected to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN or AUDIO
IN/S-VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR if you are
dubbing tapes.
To select A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR, press 0,
then press the CH(annel) 8/9 button so that A/V IN
FRONT or A/V IN REAR appears on the screen briefly.
To exit Line Input mode, press the Number buttons or
the CH(annel) 8/9 button to select another channel.

S-VHS Indicator

Appears while
playing a tape
recorded in
S-VHS or S-VHS
ET format, or
while recording on
an S-VHS tape or
in S-VHS ET
format.

SUPER VHS ET

-

REC/OTR

MENU/EXIT

/OK

S-VHS ET

VCR/TV

lingual

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

POWER

SMARTPICTURE

VRA 999 S-VHS HI-FI STEREO

CHANNEL

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

STOP/EJECT

+8

4
0
6

-

15

dB

NORM

SP

VCR

OPEN

S

UPER

VHS ET

@

F

O

R

W

D

R

E

W

I

N

D

HI FI STEREO SMARTPICTURE

A/V FRONT CONNECTORS-

Audio Level Indicator

This indicator shows the audio
playback level. NORM appears
only when you select MONO
at step 3 on page 54.

SUPER VHS ET

-

REC/OTR

MENU/EXIT

/OK

S-VHS ET

VCR/TV

lingual

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

POWER

SMARTPICTURE

VRA 999 S-VHS HI-FI STEREO

CHANNEL

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

STOP/EJECT

+8

4
0
6

-

15

dB

NORM

SP

VCR

OPEN

S

UPER

VHS ET

@

F

O

R

W

D

R

E

W

I

N

D

HI FI STEREO SMARTPICTURE

A/V FRONT CONNECTORS-

VCR/TV Button

Press to select the signal that your TV receives.

VCR Position:

Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to watch
a TV broadcast using the CH(annel) 8/9 or Number buttons to change
channels at the VCR. The VCR light will appear on the display panel
when the VCR is in VCR position.

TV Position:

Use to watch TV (changing channels at the TV) or to watch one
program while recording another. Details are on page 35. The VCR light
will not appear on the display panel when the VCR is in TV position.

Front Panel 25

POWER Button

Press to turn the VCR power on and off.

REC(ord)/OTR Button

Press once to record. Details are
on page 31. Press repeatedly to

start a One-Touch Recording.

Details are on page 34.

CHANNEL 8/9 Buttons

Press to scan through the VCR’s
channels. During tape playback,
press to manually adjust the
tracking. Details are on page 61.
Press to select an item in the
VCR’s on-screen menu.

PLAY Button

Press to play a tape. Press
to release Slow, Still, or
Search mode and return
to normal playback.

Details are on page 57.

STOP/EJECT Button

Press once to stop the tape.
When tape playback is
stopped, press to eject the
tape.

Jog Dial/Shuttle Ring

Turn the Jog Dial for frame by frame tape
playback. Turn the Shuttle Ring in either
direction for forward or reverse searching
of a tape. Details are on page 58.

:/OK Button

Press to change the setting of a menu
item or to advance to another menu.

MENU/EXIT Button

Press to access or
remove the VCR menu.

SMARTPICTURE Button

Press to select the SmartPicture
mode. Details are on page 56.

S-VHS ET Button

Press to allow recording in Super VHS ET
(Expansion Technology) format. The
button lights. Details are on page 33.

*S-VIDEO input jack

Use an S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S­Video output jack on another VCR or camcorder.

*VIDEO input jack

Use a video cable to connect this jack to the video
output jack on another VCR or camcorder.

*AUDIO input jacks

Use audio cables to connect these jacks to the
audio output jacks on another VCR or camcorder.

VIDEOS-VIDEO L AUDIO R

PAUSE/STILL Button

During tape playback,
press once to freeze the
picture. Press repeatedly
to advance the Still
picture frame by frame.
Details are on page 57.
During recording, press to
temporarily stop the
recording. Press a second
time to resume recording.

Details are on page 31.

*Press left side
of door to
access jacks.

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

S-VIDEO OUT Jack

Connect an S-Video cable going
to the S-VIDEO IN jack of a TV
here. You may use S-Video
connections instead of the
standard RCA-style video (yellow)
connections. S-Video connections
provide a better picture.

S-VIDEO IN Jack

Connect an S-Video cable coming
from the S-VIDEO OUT jack of a
camcorder or another VCR here.

26 Rear Panel

ANT(enna) IN Jack

Connect your antenna or
cable here. Details are on

pages 6-9.

AUDIO IN Jacks

Connect audio cables coming from
the AUDIO OUT jacks of a
camcorder, another VCR, or an audio
source here. Details are on page 50.

AUDIO OUT Jacks

Connect audio cables going to the
AUDIO IN jacks of a camcorder,
another VCR, or an audio system
here. Details are on pages 50 and 53.

CH3/CH4 Switch

Set to channel 3 or 4 to use
your TV with your VCR. Set
your TV to the same channel.

Details are on pages 6-9.

AC Power Cord

Connect to a wall outlet
(120V) to supply power to the
VCR.

RF OUT Jack

Use the supplied RF coaxial
cable to connect this jack
to the ANTENNA IN Jack
on your TV or to the IN
Jack on your Cable
Box/DBS (if applicable).

Details are on pages 6-9.

LITHIUM BATTERY
Compartment

Place the lithium battery here to
save programmed timer recordings,
even in the event of a power failure.

Details are on page 10.

VIDEO OUT Jack

Connect a video cable going to the
VIDEO IN jack of a camcorder or
another VCR here. Details are on

pages 50 and 53.

VIDEO IN Jack

Connect a video cable coming from
the VIDEO OUT jack of a camcorder
or another VCR here. Details are on

page 50.

CABLE BOX Jack

Connect the Controller here. You may
use the Controller with either a Cable
Box or a DBS receiver. Details are on

pages 45-49.

On-Screen Status Displays 27

5

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

• If ON SCREEN MODE is set to ON
or COUNTER:

• You may bring up the status

display at any time by pressing
the EXIT/STATUSbutton. (The
exception is during Slow, Search,
or Still mode.) The display will
appear for about five seconds.

• Channel numbers (when tuned)

will appear for a few seconds.

• When tape playback is stopped,
press the EXIT/STATUSbutton
repeatedly to see the current time,
real-time counter, or current
channel number on the display
panel. During tape playback, press
the EXIT/STATUS button repeatedly
to see the current time or real-time
counter on the display panel. The
channel will not appear.

• Depending on the type of tape
used, the tape time remaining may
not appear right away, or may not
be correct. Also, “– – : – –” may
appear, or the display may flash.

Helpful Hints

An on-screen status display, which includes the current VCR
operation and other information (see illustration), will appear
when you press the EXIT/STATUS button or certain function
buttons. The contents of the status display will vary.

ON SCREEN MODE ON:

• Whenever you press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9

button to stop playback, some of the contents of the status
display will appear for five seconds.

ON SCREEN MODE COUNTER:

• The real-time counter will appear on the screen during normal

tape playback and when playback is stopped. Whenever you
press the PLAY 8 button or the STOP 9 button to stop
playback, some of the contents of the status display will appear
for five seconds. After five seconds, only the counter will remain
on the screen.

ON SCREEN MODE OFF:

• No status display will appear when you press function buttons

or the EXIT/STATUS button.

To select a status display mode, follow these steps.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

4

Press the FF :/OK button repeatedly so that ON,
COUNTER, or OFF appears beside ON SCREEN MODE.

Current VCR
operation

Time

Channel

Real-time counter

SmartPicture setting

Tape
speed

Selected AUDIO
OUT mode

Sound program available

Tape time remaining

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select ON
SCREEN MODE, if necessary.

STOP 12:00 PM
STEREO CH. 12
SAP

SHARP

REMAINING
TIME 0:59
SLP 0:00:00 HIFI

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

PREVIOUS PAGE

A S-VHS MODE ON

FRONT A/V INPUT VIDEO
REAR A/V INPUT VIDEO

TO END PUSH EXIT

28 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV

• If you had to program the remote
control to operate your TV, whenever
you replace the batteries in the
remote control, you may have to
program the remote control again.

• There is no guarantee that the
remote control will work your TV.

• The remote control may only
operate some features of your TV.

Helpful Hints

Your VCR remote control may operate your TV. Follow these
steps to set the remote control code.

1

Point the remote control at your TV. Press the TV
button, then press the POWER button. If your TV turns on

or off, try the CH(annel) 8/9 button. If your remote control
operates the TV, you’re finished. If your TV doesn’t turn on or
off, or if the CH(annel) 8/9 button doesn’t work, go to step 2.

2

Find the brand of your TV on the list below, and
remember the two-digit number beside it.

3

While you press and hold the TV button, press two
Number buttons to enter the two-digit code for your TV.

For example, if you have a Zenith TV, press Number buttons 0, 6.

Then, still holding the TV button, press the STOP 9
button. Your TV may turn on or off automatically.

2

Find the code for your TV.

4

Repeat step 1.

If the remote control works your TV, you’re finished. If the
remote control still doesn’t work your TV, repeat steps 2-3, using
a different code for your brand (if available).

EMERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05

LG (GOLDSTAR) . . . . . . . 04

MAGNAVOX . . . . .01, 02, 03

MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . .13

PANASONIC . . . . . . . .07, 17

PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01

PHILIPS MAGNAVOX . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01, 02, 03

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SAMSUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SANYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SHARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09

TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08

ZENITH . . . . . . . . . . . .06, 15

TV CODES

1,4

3

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV

POWER

QUICK PROGRAMMING

+-+

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

-

4 5 6

DBS DAILY

7 8 9

SPEED

0

STILL/SLOW

-

REW FF

PLAY

STOP

MENU

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

SMARTPICTURE

JOG/SHTL

REV

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

VCRTV

EJECT

WEEKLY

CLEAR

+

/OK

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

FWD

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS 29

• If you had to program the remote
control to operate your Cable
Box/DBS, whenever you replace the
batteries in the remote control, you
may have to program the remote
control again.

• The remote control may only
operate some features of your
Cable Box/DBS.

• Some Cable Boxes/DBSs can only
be turned on at the Cable Box/DBS.

• There is no guarantee that the
remote control will operate your
Cable Box/DBS.

Helpful Hints

Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box/DBS.
Follow these steps to set the remote control code.

1

Turn on your Cable Box/DBS.
Point the remote control at your Cable Box/DBS. Press
the CBL/DBS button, then press the POWER button. If

your Cable Box/DBS turns off, turn on the power again and try
the CH(annel) 8/9 button. If the remote control operates the
Cable Box/DBS, you’re finished. If your Cable Box/DBS does not
turn off, or if the CH(annel) 8/9 button doesn’t work, go to step

2.

2

Find the code for your
Cable Box/DBS.

ARCHER . . . . . . . . .01, 05, 17

CABLETENNA . . . . . . .01, 17

CABLEVIEW15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CITIZEN . . .15, 16, 17, 21, 25

CURTIS . . . . . . . . . . . .02, 08

DIAMOND . . . . . . . . . .01, 17

EASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25

GEMINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

. . . . . . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15

HAMLIN . . . . . .10, 18, 19, 23

JASCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

JERROLD

. . . . . . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15

NOVAVISION . . . . . . .02, 08

OAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07, 20

PANASONIC . . . . . . . .13, 14

PULSAR . . .15, 16, 17, 21, 25

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

REGAL . . . . . . .10, 18, 19, 23

REGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

REMBRANDT . . . . .01, 16, 17

SAMSUNG . . . . . . .05, 16, 24

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02, 08

SIGMA . . . . . . . . . . . . .07, 20

SL MARX . .05, 16, 17, 24, 25

SPRUCER . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

STARGATE . . .05, 15, 16, 17,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24, 25

TELEVIEW . . . . . . .05, 16, 24

TOCOM . . . . . . . . .01, 04, 16

UNIKA . . . . . . . . . . . . .01, 17

UNIVERSAL . . . . . .16, 17, 25

VIDEOWAY . . . . . .03, 09, 22

ZENITH . . . . . . . . .03, 09, 22

MAGNAVOX DBS . . . .42, 43

RCA DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

SONY DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

CABLE BOX/DBS CODES

3

While you press and hold the CBL/DBS button, press two
Number buttons to enter the two-digit code for your
Cable Box/DBS. For example, if you have a Zenith Cable Box,
press Number buttons 0, 3. Then, still pressing the CBL/DBS
button, press the STOP 9 button. The Cable Box/DBS might

turn off automatically.

4

Repeat step 1. If the remote control still does not work your

Cable Box/DBS, repeat steps 2-3 using a different code for your
brand, if available.

2

Find the brand of your Cable Box/DBS on the list below
and remember the two-digit number beside it.

1,4

3

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-+-

+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

6

Press the EJECT button to remove the tape.

2

Insert a tape in the VCR. The power will come on. The VCR

will place itself in VCR position automatically (the VCR light will
appear on the display panel of the VCR). If the VCR light does not
appear, press the VCR/TV button once. If the tape’s record tab
has been removed, playback will start automatically.

30 Playing

• Playback options and features are
on pages 57 and 58.

Helpful Hint

Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

1

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever

channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.

3

If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY
8 button. The 3light will appear on the VCR display panel.

5

Press the REW(ind); button to rewind the tape.

Turn on the TV.

1

Insert a tape.

2

5

3

6

4

4

Press the STOP 9 button to stop playback.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

Recording 31

9

Press the STOP 9 button to stop recording. The \light will

disappear from the display panel.

• If the REC(ord)/OTR button is
pressed while a tape without a
record tab is in the VCR,
PROTECTEDCASSETTE CANNOT
RECORD will appear on the screen
briefly. The VCR will eject the tape.

• The VCR records in a preset volume.

• If the end of the tape is reached
while recording, the VCR will stop
recording, rewind the tape, then
stop. Details are on page 61.

Helpful Hints

1

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever

channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCRis set to.

Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.

2

Insert a tape with its record tab intact (details are on page 5) in

the VCR. The power will come on.

3

Press the VCR button.

4

If the VCR light appears on the display panel of the VCR, go to
step 5. If the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV

button once.

5

Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed
appears on the screen. The VCR will only record in SP or SLP.

Details about tape speed are on pages 41 and 62.

6

Use the CH(annel) 8/9 button or the Number buttons to
select the channel to be recorded.

7

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button to start recording. The

\

light will appear on the VCR display panel. If no tape is in the
VCR, NO CASSETTE will appear on the screen briefly.

2

1

Turn on the TV.

Insert a tape.

4

5

7

8
9

3

6

8

To pause the recording (for example, during
commercials), press the STILL/SLOW button. The

\

M M

light will appear on the display panel.

To resume recording, press the STILL/SLOW button
again. The \light will appear on the display panel.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

32 S-VHS Recording

When shipped from the factory, this VCR was set to automatically
select S-VHS format for recording on an S-VHS tape, and VHS format
for recording on a VHS tape. If you want to make a recording using
VHS format on an S-VHS tape, follow the steps below.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

1

5

2-4

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/OK button. The first page of the

VCR SET UP menu will appear.

3

Press the STOP 9 button repeatedly so that the second
page of the VCR SET UP menu appears.

4

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select S-VHS
MODE on the second page of the VCR SET UP menu,
then press the FF :/OK button.

Each time you press the FF:/OK button, the setting changes to
ON or OFF.

• ON: The VCR automatically selects S-VHS format when

recording on an S-VHS tape.

• OFF: Allows you to record in VHS format on an S-VHS tape.

5

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

PREVIOUS PAGE

A S-VHS MODE ON

FRONT A/V INPUT VIDEO
REAR A/V INPUT VIDEO

TO END PUSH EXIT

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

S-VHS ET 33

This VCR allows recording in Super VHS ET (Expansion
Technology). You can play back those cassettes recorded in S­VHS ET on a VCR equipped with S-VHS ET. You can record with
S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes.

1

Before you begin the recording, press the S-VHS ET
button on the front panel so that the button lights.

S-VHS ET recording can not be turned on or off during recording
with the S-VHS ET button.

• Pressing the S-VHS ET button has no
effect on an S-VHS tape.

• To obtain the highest quality recording
and to play pictures over a longer
period, S-VHS recording on S-VHS tape
is recommended.

• Label S-VHSET recordings so you can
easily distinguish them from regular
VHS recordings.

• S-VHS ET recordings also can be
played on an S-VHS VCR or a VHS
VCR equipped with SQPB (S-VHS
QUASI PLAYBACK). However, there
may be cases where S-VHSET
playback is not possible on a particular
VCR.

• Frequent still, frame-by-frame, and slow
motion playback may damage the
tape and cause the picture quality to
decline.

• With some tapes, better picture quality
may not be obtained even with S-VHS
ET recording. Test a recording first to
make sure better results can be
obtained.

• Use high grade tapes for good results.

Helpful Hints

SUPER VHS ET

-

REC/OTR

MENU/EXIT

/OK

S-VHS ET

VCR/TV

lingual

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

POWER

SMARTPICTURE

VRA 999 S-VHS HI-FI STEREO

CHANNEL

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

STOP/EJECT

+8
4
0
6

-

15

dB

NORM

SP

VCR

OPEN

S

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A/V FRONT CONNECTORS-

2

Press the S-VHS ET button again to cancel S-VHS ET
recording.

34 One-Touch Recording

3

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button repeatedly until the
desired recording length appears briefly on the screen and
on the display panel. The \light will flash on the display panel.

(The recording length will not appear on the screen if ON
SCREEN MODE is set to OFF.)

• To check the time remaining for an
OTR that is in progress, press the
EXIT/STATUSbutton. The remaining
time will appear on the screen beside
OTR. (ONSCREEN MODE must be
set to ON or COUNTER.)

• To change the recording length while
an OTR is in progress, press the
REC(ord)/OTRbutton until the desired
length appears on the VCR display
panel. The length also will appear on
the screen if ONSCREENMODE is
set to ON or COUNTER.

• If the preset time for a timer recording
comes up during an OTR, the OTR
has priority. The VCR may reset the
missed timer recording for the same
day next year. Or, the recording date
may be erased. To check the schedule
of timer recordings, see page 43.

Helpful Hints

OTR (0:30)

SLP

4

To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the STOP 9
button.
To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press the
REC(ord)/OTR button repeatedly until REC appears in the upper
left corner of the TV screen. (REC will not appear on the screen if
ON SCREEN MODE is set to OFF. Details are on page 27.) The

\

light will remain on the display panel.

The One-Touch Recording (OTR) function allows you to start an
immediate timed recording 30 minutes to six hours long of the
channel you are watching. Before you begin, make sure:

• Channels are set up. Details are on pages 13-14.

• The desired recording speed (SP or SLP)has been selected with

the SPEED button. Details are on pages 41 and 62.

• There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is

intact (see page 5) and the tape is long enough to record the
program(s). If the end of the tape is reached during an OTR,
recording will stop. The VCR will eject the tape and turn itself
off.

• The VCRis in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the

display panel of the VCR when the VCR is in VCR position. If
the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once.)

Starting an OTR

1

Press the VCR button.

2

Use the CH(annel) 8/9 button or the Number buttons to
select the channel you want to record.

1

2

3

4

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

Recording One Channel/Watching Another 35

5

To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV
remote control to select channel 03 or 04 (whichever

channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to).

Or, if the VCR remote control operates your TV, press
the TV button, then use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to
select channel 03 or 04.

• If you use a Cable Box/DBS, you
may not be able to watch one
channel while recording another.
See pages 8-9 for details.

Helpful Hint

3

Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.

The VCR light will disappear from the display panel.

4

Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want
to watch at the TV. Or, if the VCR remote control
operates your TV, press the TV button, then use the
CH(annel) 8/9 button to select the channel you want to
watch at the TV.

The channel selected with the TV controls will appear on the
screen while the channel you previously selected to record is being
recorded. (The \light will appear on the VCR display panel.)

6

Press the VCR button.

7

Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR
position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel.) The

channel being recorded will appear on the screen.

8

To stop the recording, press the STOP 9 button.

2

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button to start a recording of
the current channel. Details are on page 31.

1

Press the VCR button.

2

8

1,6

4,5

3,7

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-+-

+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

36 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System

1

First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR
Plus+ 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 the VCR with your local channel
information. To fill in the boxes, you will need 1) a cable channel 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 your
TV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper.

NOTE: If you are using a Cable Box/DBS and are not using the Controller, the Cable/TV
channel must be 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel) for every VCR Plus+ channel.

Channels

Station

Call Letters

VCR PLUS+ CH.

CABLE/TV CH.

Channels

Station

Call Letters

VCR PLUS+ CH.

CABLE/TV CH.

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 37

2

Now, compare the channel numbers you have written into 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. You must tell the VCR the VCR Plus+ and
Cable/TV channel numbers according to the following steps.

3

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

4

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR
PLUS+ CH., then press the FF :/OK button.

6

While a VCR Plus+ channel is flashing, press the PLAY 8
or STOP 9 button repeatedly or press the Number
buttons so that the arrow appears beside the VCR Plus+
channel number you need.
Press the FF :/OK button.

8

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

2

Examine the lists
on page 36.

SET VCR PLUS+ CH.

VCR PLUS+ CABLE/TV

98 – – –
99 – – –
01

– – – –

> – – –
02 – – –
03 – – –

SELECT ,9 OR ENTER VCR+
CH. NO. THEN PUSH :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

7

While the space for the Cable/TV channel is flashing, press
the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button repeatedly or press the
Number buttons to enter the Cable/TV channel number
from the list on page 36. Press the FF :/OK button.

Repeat steps 6-7 until you have entered all the channels on your
list.

4-7

6-7

3

8

3

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

38 Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System

• If you enter an incorrect PlusCode
programming number at step 4,
ERROR-RE-ENTER CODE will flash
on the screen after step 5. Enter the
correct PlusCode programming
number.

Helpful Hint

Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using
PlusCode programming numbers. Before you begin make sure:

• Channels are set up. Details are on pages 13-14.

• The clock is set. Details are on pages 15-19.

• There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is

intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).

• The VCR is inVCR position (the VCR light will appear on the

display panel). If the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV
button once.

• You have programmed the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel

numbers. Details are on pages 36-37.

When you use a Cable Box/DBS, timer recordings are
programmed differently. Read pages 8-9 before proceeding.
Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the
previous step. If you don’t, you may start again at step 1.

1

Press the VCR button.

2

Press the TIMER button.

4

Use the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode
programming number of the program you wish to record.

(This number is different for every program.)

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR
PLUS+, then press the FF :/OK button.

VCR PLUS+ PROG. CODE

VCR PLUS+ L

TO END PUSH EXIT

VCR PLUS+ PROG. CODE

VCR PLUS+ 1234L

TO SET PUSH :/OK
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A VCR PLUS+

QUICK PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM REVIEW

TO END PUSH EXIT

1

2

4

3

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) 39

Turn off the VCR for a timer recording! Put a tape

in the VCR. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on.

9

Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The VCR
must be turned off for a timer recording to take place.

The rlight will appear on the display panel. The rlight and the
Cassette-Inside light will flash when you turn off the VCR if there
is not a tape in the VCR.

7

Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed. The

selected tape speed, SP or SLP, will appear beside REC SPEED.

8

Press the EXIT/STATUS button. PROGRAM WAS

COMPLETED/PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER
RECORDING should appear on the screen. (If PROGRAM NOT
COMPLETED appears, begin again from step 1.) After five
seconds, the on-screen display will disappear.

• You can not select DAILY at step 6 if
the VCR Plus+ recording you chose is
on a Saturday or Sunday.

• To exit the VCR Plus+ programming
system at any step, press the
EXIT/STATUS button.

• PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/
CLASH may appear on the screen for
five seconds at step 8 if the timer
recording you programmed overlaps
another timer recording. To cancel the
overlapping timer recording, follow the
steps on page 43.

• If you want to check your timer
recordings, follow the steps on page

43.

• If you want to change the recording’s
stop time, press the Number
2/STOP+ or Number 5/STOP- button
at step 6.

Helpful Hints

6

• If you want to record the program one time only, go to
step 7. You also may press the Number 8/DAILY or

Number 9/WEEKLY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME
PROGRAM.

• If you want to record the program daily, press the

Number 8/DAILY button so that DAILY PROGRAM
appears at the top of the screen. The VCR will record a

program every day from Monday through Friday, starting at the
same time and recording for the same length of time.

• If you want to record the program every week, press

the Number 9/WEEKLY button so that WEEKLY
PROGRAM appears at the top of the screen. The VCR

will record a program on the same day, at the same time, for
the same length of time every week.

5

Press the FF :/OK button. If the VCR PLUS+ and CABLE/TV

channel lists appear on the screen, the CABLE/TV channel has not
been set for the VCR PLUS+ channel of the program you have set
in step 4. Press the Number buttons to enter the CABLE/TV
channel number from your list on page 36, then press the
FF :/OK button.

DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– 08:00 PM
STOP +/– 10:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– 07/31/99

SATURDAY
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

5

7

6

8

9

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– – – –
START +/– – – : – – AM
STOP +/– – – : – – AM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– – – /– – /– –

SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

40 Quick Programming

Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV
programs while you’re away from home. The VCR will turn itself on,
record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin make sure:

• Channels are programmed. Details are on pages 13-14.

• The clock is set. Details are on pages 15-19. If the clock is not set,

CLOCK MUST BE SET appears on the screen, followed by the
menu.

• There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is

intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).

• The VCRis in VCR position. The VCR light will appear on the

display panel when the VCR is in VCR position. If the VCR light
does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once.

• When you use a Cable Box/DBS, timer recordings are programmed

differently. Read pages 8-9 before proceeding.

Complete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select QUICK
PROGRAMMING, then press the FF :/OK button.

3

Press the CH(annel) 8/9 button to enter the channel you
want to record.

• If you are using a standard antenna or cable to VCR to TV

hookup, enter the channel of the TV program you want to record.

• If you are using a Cable Box/DBS and are not using the Controller,

enter the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable
Box/DBS to the channel you want to record and leave the Cable
Box/DBS on for a timer recording.
If you are using the Controller, enter the channel number that you
want to record. The Controller will select the channel at the
Cable Box/DBS.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR PLUS+

QUICK PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM REVIEW

TO END PUSH EXIT

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– – – : – – AM
STOP +/– – – : – – AM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– – – /– – /– –

SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

1

1

3

2

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

• If you are using a DBS and are using
the Controller, the band indication
(CABLE/TV or DBS) appears to the
right of the channel number. If the
channel number that has been
entered requires that the band be set,
“SET CABLE/TV OR DBS=7” is disp­layed on the bottom of the screen. To
record the program correctly, set the
proper band by pressing Number 7
button.
CABLE/TV:
To record a regular TV program
received on the VCR

OR
To record a cable TV program
received on the VCR or through a
Cable Box.
DBS:
To record a satellite program received
through a DBS.

Helpful Hints

Quick Programming (cont’d) 41

5

Press the Number 2/STOP+ or Number 5/STOP– button
to set the recording’s stop time. Every time you press a button,

the stop time changes in one-minute increments. If you press and
hold a button, the stop time changes in 30-minute increments.

6

Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed (SP or
SLP). Details about tape speed are given below.

4

Press the Number 1/START + or Number 4/START–
button to set the recording’s start time. Every time you

press a button, the start time changes in one-minute increments. If
you press and hold a button, the start time changes in 30-minute
increments.

Instructions continue on page 42.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– 08 : 00 PM
STOP +/– – – : – – AM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– – – /– – /– –

SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– 08 : 00 PM
STOP +/– 10 : 00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– – – /– – /– –

SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– 08 : 00 PM
STOP +/– 10 : 00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– – – /– – /– –

SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

5

4

6

Cassette type / Playback Time

Tape Speed T160 T120 T60

SP (standard play) 2 hrs.

2 hrs. 1 hr.

40 mins.

LP (long play) 5 hrs.

4 hrs. 2 hrs.

(playback only) 20 mins.

SLP (super long play)

8 hrs. 6 hrs. 3 hrs.

Tape Speeds

This chart shows the recording/playback time for
T160, T120, and T60 video cassettes. There are
three playback speeds: SP, LP, and SLP. This VCR
will play tapes recorded in LP, but LP will not
appear on the display panel. This VCR will record
only in SP and SLP.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-+-

+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

42 Quick Programming (cont’d)

10

Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The rlight

will appear on the display panel. (The rlight and the Cassette-Inside
light will flash when you turn off the VCR if there is not a tape in the
VCR.) The VCR must be turned off for a timer recording to

take place. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on, if applicable.

9

Press the EXIT/STATUS button. PROGRAM WAS

COMPLETED/PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING
will appear on the screen. If PROGRAMNOT COMPLETED
appears, try again from step 1.

8

• If you want to record the program one time only, go to
step 9. You may also press the Number 8/DAILY or

Number 9/WEEKLY button repeatedly to select a ONE TIME
PROGRAM.

• If you want to record the program daily, press the

Number 8/DAILY button so that DAILY PROGRAM
appears at the top of the screen. The VCR will record a

program every day from Monday through Friday, starting at the
same time and recording for the same length of time.
Do not select DAILY if the program occurs on a Saturday or
Sunday. The recording will not occur, even though the VCR may
accept the way you programmed the recording.

• If you want to record the program every week, press the

Number 9/WEEKLY button so that WEEKLY PROGRAM
appears at the top of the screen. The VCR will record a

program on the same day at the same time and for the same
length of time every week.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– 08:00 PM
STOP +/– 10:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– 07/31/99

SATURDAY
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

7

Press the Number 3/DATE+ or Number 6/DATE– button
to set the recording date. Every time you press a button, the

date changes in one-day increments. If you press and hold a button,
the date changes quickly. The day of the week will appear
automatically. (You cannot program the VCR to record more than
one year in advance.)

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– 08:00 PM
STOP +/– 10:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– 07/31/99

SATURDAY
SET DAILY=8 OR WEEKLY=9
TO END PUSH EXIT

• If the end of the tape is reached
during a timer recording, recording will
stop. The VCR will eject the tape, then
turn itself off.

• If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/
CLASH appears at step 9, the timer
recording you just programmed
overlaps another timer recording. The
timer recording you just programmed
will not take place. The timer recording
menu will reappear. To cancel a timer
recording, see page 43.

• If you forget to turn off the VCR,
PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER
RECORDING flashes on your TV
screen two minutes before a timer
recording starts. To remove the
message, press the CLEAR button.

• PROTECTED CASSETTE CANNOT
RECORD may appear on the screen
as you turn off the VCR if a tape
without a record tab is in the VCR.

Helpful Hints

9

10

7

8

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

Quick Programming (cont’d) 43

• To stop a timer recording that is in
progress, press the POWER button on
the remote control.

• If you change the time or date, make
sure the new time or date does not
conflict with other timer recordings.

• If you leave the VCR on past the
scheduled start time of a timer
recording, you will not be asked again
to turn off the VCR. The VCR may
reset the missed timer recording for
the same day next year. Or, the
recording date may be erased. To
check the schedule of timer
recordings, see page 43.

See page 64 for more hints.

Helpful Hints

1

Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button.

Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select PROGRAM
REVIEW, then press the FF :/OK button. The list of

programmed timer recordings will appear. (If no timer recordings
are set, NO PROGRAM SET will appear briefly.)

3

To see the programmed timer recordings individually, press
the FF :/OK button. Information for the first program will appear.

4

Press the FF :/OK button repeatedly to review all
programmed timer recordings. Or, press the REW(ind) ;
button to return to the previous screen.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR PLUS+

QUICK PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM REVIEW

TO END PUSH EXIT

PR CH START STOP DATE
1 12 08:00P 10:00 07/31
2 36 10:00A 10:45D 08/01
3 24 11:30P 01:00 08/10
4 45 03:00P 03:15W 10/15
5
6
7
8
NEXT= : END=EXIT

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL +/– 12
START +/– 08:00 PM
STOP +/– 10:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
DATE +/– 07/31/99

SATURDAY
TO ERASE PROGRAM = CLEAR
NEXT = : PREV = ; END = EXIT

D indicates a Daily recording.
W indicates a Weekly recording.

5

While the information is on the screen, you may change any
of the information except the program number. Refer to
pages 40-42.

6

To cancel the timer recording, press the CLEAR button. You

will either see the next timer recording or the menu will disappear.

7

When all programmed timer recordings have been
displayed, the menu will disappear. Or, press the
EXIT/STATUS button to remove the menu.

6

7

2-4

1

1

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

44 Timer Recording Speed Setting

If a program is recording in SP and there is not enough tape to
record the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to SLP
to allow complete recording if TIMER REC SPEED is set to
AUTO. This feature is especially useful when you set a timer
recording for a program that is more than two hours long.
For example, when you record a program of 140 minutes in
length onto a 120-minute tape, the program is recorded in SP for
about 110 minutes and in SLP for about 30 minutes.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/OK button so that the first page
of the VCR SET UP menu appears.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select TIMER
REC SPEED, then press the FF :/OK button so that
AUTO appears beside TIMER REC SPEED. (To turn off this

feature, press the FF :/OK button so that MANUAL appears
beside TIMER REC SPEED.)

4

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes

Follow the steps below to set TIMER REC SPEED to AUTO.

SP SLP

2-3

1

4

• Some distortion may appear on the
tape when the tape speed changes.

Helpful Hint

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

PREVIOUS PAGE

A S-VHS MODE ON

FRONT A/V INPUT VIDEO
REAR A/V INPUT VIDEO

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

ON SCREEN MODE ON
BLUE BACKGROUND ON

A TIMER REC SPEED AUTO

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

Connecting the Controller 45

If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, connect the Controller to your VCR. The Controller will automatically
select channels at the Cable Box/DBS during a timer recording. Leave your Cable Box/DBS turned on
during a timer recording.

2

Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Jack on the back of the VCR as shown above.

3

Attach the Controller to the top of the VCR using the supplied adhesive. Make sure the

Controller’s transmitter (the light on the top of the Controller) is pointed toward the Cable Box/DBS
remote sensor.

4

If you are using a Cable Box, follow the steps on pages 46-47 to make the Controller change
channels at the Cable Box during timer recordings.
If you are using a DBS, follow the steps on pages 48-49 to make the Controller change
channels at the DBS during timer recordings.

1

Connect the Cable Box/DBS to the VCR as shown below. For more information, please read page

8. Or, refer to the owner’s manual of your Cable Box/DBS.

SUPER VHS ET

-

S

UPER

VHS ET

@

F

O

R

W

D

R

E

W

I

N

D

REC/OTR

MENU/EXIT

/OK

S-VHS ET

VCR/TV

lingual

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

POWER

SMARTPICTURE

VRA 999 S-VHS HI-FI STEREO

CHANNEL

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

STOP/EJECT

+8
4
0
6

-

15

dB

NORM

SP

VCR

OPEN

HIFI STEREO @SMARTPICTURE

A/V FRONT CONNECTORS

Connect the
Cable signal to
the IN Jack of
the Cable
Box/DBS.

Cable Box/DBS

Controller

Use a second RF coaxial
cable to connect the RF
OUT Jack on the VCR
to the TV's ANTENNA
IN Jack (as shown on
page 8).

Connect the Controller
to the CABLE BOX Jack
on the back of the VCR.

Use an RF coaxial cable
to connect the OUT Jack
on the Cable Box/DBS
to the ANT(enna) IN
Jack on the back of the
VCR.

Cable Box/DBS

Controller

LP 30561-003

CABLE
BOX

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

OUTIN

R

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

VIDEO

ANT. IN

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select the output
channel, then press the FF :/OK button. The display shown

below will appear. If CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK
MANUALLY appears, follow steps 4-8 on page 16, then go to step
6 on page 47.

• If the EXIT/STATUS button is
pressed during steps 5-8, “CABLE
BOX CONTROL IS OFF” will appear
on the screen for five seconds.

Helpful Hint

• If you use a Cable Box, you must set the clock manually. Details

are on pages 15-16.

• Complete the steps on page 29 before proceeding. This will

enable you to use the VCR remote control to operate the
Cable Box, and you will learn your Cable Box code.

• Make each entry within one minute of the previous entry.

1

Turn on the Cable Box. Select a channel other than 09.

2

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

4

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select CABLE
BOX, then press the FF :/OK button.

46 Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box

1

Turn on the Cable Box. Set it
to a channel other than channel

09.

SELECT CODE NUMBER
OF YOUR CABLE BOX

1

REFER TO
INSTRUCTION BOOK

TO SET PUSH , 9
TO TEST PUSH :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

3-5

2

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VCR PLUS+ CH.
CABLE BOX
DBS RECEIVER

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

CABLE BOX CONTROLLER

OFF

A OFF CH.=CHANNEL

ON CH. 2 ON CH. 7
ON CH. 3 ON CH. 8
ON CH. 4 ON CH. 9
ON CH. 5 ON A/V FRONT

ON CH. 6 ON A/V REAR
SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

• If your Cable Box does not respond
to any of the codes at step 7, the
Controller will not change channels
at the Cable Box during a timer
recording. You must select the
channel to be recorded at the Cable
Box before a timer recording begins.
Enter the Cable Box output channel
(03 or 04) at step 3 on page 40.
Leave the Cable Box on for the
timer recording. See pages
eight-nine for details. You may want
to exchange your current Cable Box
for one that can be controlled by
the VCR’s Controller.

• The Controller can change channels
at the Cable Box only during a timer
recording.

Helpful Hints

SELECT CODE NUMBER
OF YOUR CABLE BOX

12

DID CABLE BOX DISPLAY
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 09?

A YES

NO
TO CONTINUE PUSH :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

6

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to set the code for
your Cable Box (see list below), then press the FF :/OK
button.

7

Wait for a few seconds.

• If the Cable Box changes to channel 09, go to step 8.

• If the Cable Box doesn’t change to channel 09, press the PLAY

8 or STOP 9 button to select NO, then press the FF :/OK
button. Repeat steps 6-7 using a different code for your brand, if
available.

8

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select YES, then
press the FF :/OK button. “CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON”

will appear for five seconds. “AS A RESULT AUTO CLOCK WILL
BE TURNED OFF” also may appear on the screen.

Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box (cont’d) 47

6-8

ARCHER . . . . . . . . .01, 05, 17

CABLETENNA . . . . . . .01, 17

CABLEVIEW15, 16, 17, 21, 25
CITIZEN . . .15, 16, 17, 21, 25

CURTIS . . . . . . . . . . . .02, 08

DIAMOND . . . . . . . . . .01, 17

EASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25

GEMINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS

. . . . . . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15

HAMLIN . . . . . .10, 18, 19, 23

JASCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

JERROLD

. . . . . . .01, 04, 06, 11, 12, 15

NOVAVISION . . . . . . .02, 08

OAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07, 20

PANASONIC . . . . . . . .13, 14

PULSAR . . .15, 16, 17, 21, 25

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

REGAL . . . . . . .10, 18, 19, 23

REGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

REMBRANDT . . . . .01, 16, 17

SAMSUNG . . . . . . .05, 16, 24

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 02, 08

SIGMA . . . . . . . . . . . . .07, 20

SL MARX . .05, 16, 17, 24, 25

SPRUCER . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

STARGATE . . .05, 15, 16, 17,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24, 25

TELEVIEW . . . . . . .05, 16, 24

TOCOM . . . . . . . . .01, 04, 16

UNIKA . . . . . . . . . . . . .01, 17

UNIVERSAL . . . . . .16, 17, 25

VIDEOWAY . . . . . .03, 09, 22

ZENITH . . . . . . . . .03, 09, 22

CABLE BOX CODES

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

SELECT CODE NUMBER
OF YOUR DBS RECEIVER

40

REFER TO
INSTRUCTION BOOK

TO SET PUSH , 9
TO TEST PUSH :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

48 Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS

• If you use a DBS, you must set the clock manually. Details are on

pages 15-16.

• Complete the steps on page 29 before proceeding. This will allow

you to use the VCR remote control to operate the DBS, and you
will learn your DBS code.

• The Controller can change channels
at the DBS only during a timer
recording.

Helpful Hint

1

Turn on the DBS. Select a
channel other than 205.

1

Turn on the DBS. Select a channel other than 205.

2

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select INITIAL
SET UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

4

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select DBS
RECEIVER, then press the FF :/OK button.

5

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select the output
channel of your DBS receiver, then press the FF :/OK
button. The display shown below will appear. If DBS RECEIVER

USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY appears, follow steps 4-8 on
page 16, then go to step 6 on page 49.

DBS RECEIVER CONTROLLER

OFF

A OFF

ON CH. 3
ON CH. 4
ON A/V FRONT
ON A/V REAR

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VCR PLUS+ CH.
CABLE BOX
DBS RECEIVER

TO END PUSH EXIT

3-5

2

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

• If your DBS does not respond to the
code in steps 6-7, the Controller will
not change channels at the DBS
during a timer recording. In this
case, you must select the channel to
be recorded at the DBS before a
timer recording begins. Enter the
DBS output channel (03 or 04) at
step 3 on page 40. Leave the DBS
on for the timer recording. Details
are on page eight.

Helpful Hint

Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS (cont’d) 49

SELECT CODE NUMBER
OF YOUR DBS RECEIVER

40

DID DBS RECEIVER
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 205?

A YES

NO
TO CONTINUE PUSH :/OK
TO END PUSH EXIT

6

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to set the two-digit
code for your DBS (see list below), then press the
FF :/OK button.

7

Wait for a few seconds.

• If the Cable Box changes to channel 205, go to step 8.

• If the Cable Box doesn’t change to channel 205, press the PLAY

8 or STOP 9 button to select NO, then press the FF :/OK
button. Repeat steps 6-7, using a different code for your brand
(if available). If the DBS doesn’t change to channel 205, the
Controller will not operate your DBS. Press the EXIT/STATUS
button. DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS OFF will appear on the
screen briefly.

8

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select YES, then
press the FF :/OK button. “DBS RECEIVER CONTROL IS

ON” will appear for five seconds. “AS A RESULT AUTO CLOCK
WILL BE TURNED OFF” may appear on the screen also.

DBS CODES

MAGNAVOX DBS........................................................42, 43

RCA DBS ................................................................................40

SONY DBS.............................................................................41

7

Wait for a few seconds.

6-8

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

6

Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/OTR
button on VCR 2 at the same time. The \light will appear

on the VCR 2 display panel.

• Unauthorized recording of copyrighted
television programs, video tapes, or
other materials may infringe on the
rights of copyright owners and violate
copyright laws.

• If a program has copy guard

protection, it may not record clearly.

• To stop copying tapes, press the
STOP/EJECT button on VCR 2, then
press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR

1.

• You may use the AUDIO and VIDEO
or S-VIDEO In jacks on the front of
VCR 2 instead if you prefer. If you do,
select A/V IN FRONT at step 4. If you
use the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN or
S-VIDEO IN jacks on the back of
VCR2, select A/V IN REAR at step 4.
Then, select FRONT A/V INPUT or
REAR A/V INPUT in the VCR SET UP
menu.

Helpful Hints

The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The illustration uses two VRA999 VCRs.
Different VCRs may operate differently. To duplicate a tape, make the connections shown, then follow
steps 1-6.

1

VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR

1. If the tape does not have a record tab, playback begins. If this

happens, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1 once.

2

VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2.
Make sure the VCR power is on and the VCR is in VCR
position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel. If it

does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)

3

Turn on the TV; set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel

the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.

4

Point the remote control at VCR 2. Press the VCR
button, then press the Number button 0. Press the

CH(annel) 8/9 button so that A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR
appears on the screen. (See Helpful Hints at right for details.)

5

Point the remote control at VCR 2. Press the SPEED
button to select SP or SLP.

1) Use audio
cables to connect
the AUDIO OUT
Jacks on VCR 1
to the AUDIO IN
Jacks on VCR 2.

VCR 1

Playing VCR

VCR 2

Recording VCR

2) Use a video cable to connect the
VIDEO OUT Jack on VCR 1 to the
VIDEO IN Jack on VCR 2. (Or, to
improve picture quality, you may connect
an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT
jack on VCR 1 and to the S-VIDEO IN
jack on VCR 2 instead.)

3) Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT
Jack on VCR 2 to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.

audio cables
video cable

50 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

3

When you make a recording, the VCR automatically places an
index code at the beginning of the recording. Essentially, an index
code is a type of “bookmark” for your tape. This feature is useful
if you have several different programs recorded on a single tape.

Fast forward or rewind to the next or previous index code on the
tape by following the steps below.

1

Press the VCR button.

2

Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear
on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position.) If the

VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button
once.

4

Press the INDEX ¢ button to fast forward to the next
index code on the tape. Or, press the INDEX 4 button
to rewind to the previous index code on the tape. Wait for

the VCR to fast forward or rewind the tape. When the index
code is reached, tape playback will begin automatically.
NOTE: You may press an INDEX button repeatedly to skip over
multiple recordings. For example, if you want to fast forward past
four recordings, press the INDEX ¢ button four times. INDEX
4 will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen. The index
codes will count down on the screen as the search progresses.
(ON SCREEN MODE can not be set to OFF. Details are on page

27.)

3

Insert a tape in the VCR.

Insert a tape.

• To stop an Index Search that is in
progress, press the STOP 9 button.

• The VCR does not place an index
code at the point where a recording
is paused, then resumed.

• INDEX may flash on the screen
briefly when you begin a recording.

Helpful Hints

1

4

2

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-+-

+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

Index Search 51

52 Multi-Channel Television Sound System

The VRA999 can receive and record programs broadcast in stereo
or second audio. It can also play back tapes recorded in stereo or
second audio.

• Second Audio You can program your VCR so you can hear a
program that is being broadcast in second audio or a tape that
was recorded in second audio. A second audio broadcast is
usually a program in a second language. Follow the steps on page
53 to receive or record this type of program.

• Hi-Fi Stereo Playback If a tape is recorded in stereo, you can
program your VCR to play a tape in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo.
Follow the steps on page 54.

• Hi-Fi Stereo Recording If a TV program is broadcast in
stereo, you can program your VCR to receive and record the
program in Hi-Fi stereo. You must program the VCR and make
the appropriate stereo hookups. Follow the steps on page 53. To
playback this type of program, follow the steps on page 54.

Receiving a Stereo Broadcast

When a TV program is being broadcast in stereo, STEREO will
appear in the on-screen status display. You still have to program
your VCR to receive and record the stereo broadcast. Follow the
steps on page 53.

Receiving a Second Audio Program

If a program is being broadcast in second audio, SAP (Second
Audio Program) will appear in the on-screen status display. You
still have to program your VCR to receive and record the second
audio program. Follow the steps on page 53.

STOP 12:00 AM
STEREO CH. 10

NATURAL

REMAINING
TIME 0:45
SLP 1:23:45 HIFI

STOP 12:00 AM

CH. 10

SAP

NATURAL

REMAINING
TIME 0:45
SLP 1:23:45 HIFI

To receive and record programs broadcast in second audio, follow steps 1-6. To receive and record a
program broadcast in stereo, make one of the connections shown, then follow steps 1-6.

6

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button to start recording.

ANT. IN

RF OUT

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

RF OUT

CH3

CH4

CABLE
BOX

LP

30561-003

OUTIN

S-VIDEO

OUTIN

VIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

(MONO)

OUT

IN

R

L

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select
STEREO/SAP on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu,
then press the FF :/OK button to select SAP (for a Second
Audio Program) or STEREO, whichever you prefer.

4

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

5

Use the CH(annel) 8/9 button to select a channel to
record.

Press the EXIT/STATUS button to access the on-screen status
display and to make sure the program is being broadcast in stereo
or second audio.

If you have a Stereo and a Monitor TV,
use a video cable to connect the VCR’s
VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV’s VIDEO IN
Jack. Use audio cables to connect the
VCR’s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the
Stereo’s AUDIO IN Jacks.

OR, if you have a single-speaker
TV, use an RF coaxial cable to
connect the VCR’s RF OUT Jack to
the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.

• If you want to connect the VCR to a
Stereo TV, follow these steps.

1) Connect the antenna or cable signal
to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.

2) Use stereo audio cables to connect
the VCR’s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the
TV’s AUDIO IN Jacks.

3) Use a video cable to connect the
VCR’s VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV’s
VIDEO IN Jack. (Or, to improve picture
quality, you may connect an S-Video
cable to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the
VCR and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on
the TV instead.)

• Make sure the TV and the Stereo (if
applicable) are in Line Input or
Auxiliary mode. Please refer to your TV
or Stereo owner’s manual for details.

Helpful Hints

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

Multi-Channel Television Sound System (cont’d) 53

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

54 Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback

• During playback, Hi-Fi stereo may
temporarily revert to normal audio
when you adjust tracking. This is
normal.

• If Hi-Fi stereo continually reverts to
normal audio during playback, you
may want to press the FF :/OK
button to select MONO at step 3.

• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo
will play in Hi-Fi stereo. Tapes
recorded in normal audio will play in
normal audio.

• You may also select HIFI or MONO
by pressing the VCR button, then
repeatedly pressing the
AUDIO/MUTE button on the
remote control.

Helpful Hints

4

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

5

Press the PLAY 8 button to start tape playback.

If a tape is recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, follow the steps below to play
the tape in Hi-Fi stereo.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select AUDIO
OUT on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu, then
press the FF :/OK button so that HIFI appears beside
AUDIO OUT.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

2,3
5

1

4

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT MONO
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

ON SCREEN MODE ON
BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

A AUDIO OUT HIFI

STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

• Regardless of the setting, this feature
has no effect during recording or
special effects playback.

• To set VIDEO STABILIZER to OFF,
follow steps 1-2 above. At step 3,
press the FF :/OK button so that OFF
appears beside VIDEO STABILIZER.
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

Helpful Hints

4

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

You can correct vertical vibration when playing back tapes. When
VIDEO STABILIZER is set to ON, vertical vibration will be
corrected automatically. VIDEO STABILIZER is set to OFF when
you receive the VCR.
Follow the steps below to set VIDEO STABILIZER to ON.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VIDEO
STABILIZER on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu,
then press the FF :/OK button so that ON appears
beside VIDEO STABILIZER.

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

1

4

2-3

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-+-

+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

Video Stabilizer 55

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

ON SCREEN MODE ON
BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL

A VIDEO STABILIZER ON

AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

56 SmartPicture

You can make the tape playback picture softer, sharper, more
natural, or more distinct by adjusting the SmartPicture setting.
SmartPicture is set to NATURAL when you receive the VCR.
Follow the steps below to adjust the SmartPicture setting.

2

While the setting appears, press the SMARTPICTURE
button repeatedly to choose DISTINCT, SOFT, SHARP,
or NATURAL.

1

NATURAL

1

Press the VCR button, then press the SMARTPICTURE
button. The current setting will appear on the screen for
about five seconds.

NATURAL:This is generally the preferred setting.
DISTINCT: Choose to emphasize details in the

picture.

SOFT: Choose to soften the picture.
SHARP: Choose to emphasize the edge of the

picture.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

2

1

Press and hold the PLAY : button until the 3light
flashes on the display panel. Now, when a tape has finished

playing, the VCR will rewind it and start playback again. The VCR
will play the tape 50 times. The 3light on the display panel will
flash during tape playback and while rewinding. TV programming
will appear while the tape is rewinding.
Repeat Playback will be cancelled if you press the STOP 9,
STILL/SLOW , FF :/OK, or REW(ind); buttons.

2

To advance the still picture frame by frame, press the
STILL/SLOW button repeatedly.

1

During tape playback, press the STILL/SLOW button.

A still picture will appear on the screen.

3

To return to playback, press the PLAY 8 button.

3

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY 8 button.

• During Search, Slow, and Still
modes, there will be no sound.

• Slow and Still modes automatically
switch to Stop mode after five
minutes to protect the VCR and the
tape from damage.

• During Forward or Reverse
Searching, noise bars will appear on
the screen.

• You may only view a tape in Slow
Motion if the tape is recorded in SP
or SLP speed.

• You may press and hold the
FF :/OK button or the
REW(ind) ; button for a fast
forward or reverse picture search.
When you release the button,
normal playback will resume.

Helpful Hints

2

To return to playback, press the PLAY 8 button.

Viewing a Still Picture

Viewing a Slow Motion Picture

1

During tape playback, press and hold the STILL/SLOW
button for three seconds. The tape will play in slow motion.

2

During slow motion playback, press the STILL/SLOW - button
once to slow the speed of slow motion playback. Press the
STILL/SLOW - button again; the tape will play in reverse slow
motion. During slow motion playback, press the STILL/SLOW +
button to quicken the slow motion playback or to change from
reverse slow motion playback to forward slow motion playback.

Forward and Reverse Searching

1

During tape playback, press and release the FF :/OK
button or the REW(ind) ; button. A fast forward or reverse

picture search will begin.

Repeat Playback

Playback Options 57

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV

POWER

QUICK PROGRAMMING

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

DBS DAILY

7 8 9

SPEED

-

REW FF

SMARTPICTURE

JOG/SHTL

REV

+

-+-

0

STILL/SLOW

PLAY

STOP

MENU

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

VCRTV

EJECT

WEEKLY

CLEAR

+

/OK

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

FWD

58 Playback Options (cont’d)

3

Or, turn the inner dial (the Jog Dial) in either direction.

The tape will move frame-by-frame at the speed with which the
dial is turned.

Viewing Pictures in Slow to Fast Motion

1

First, press the JOG/SHTL (shuttle) button while in the
Play or Still mode. The JOG/SHTL button will light.

2

Next, turn the outer ring (the Shuttle ring) in either
direction. The farther the ring is rotated, the faster the search

speed. Releasing the ring stops the picture in the Still mode.

4

Press the PLAY 8 button to release the Still mode.

• The Jog/Shuttle Light goes off after
60 seconds if no buttons are
pressed.

• You can use the Shuttle Ring/Jog
Dial on the VCR in the same
manner as the Shuttle Ring/Jog Dial
on the remote control.

Helpful Hints

3
2

4

1

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

EJECT

CHVOL

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

JOG/SHTL

SMARTPICTURE

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

MENU

-

+

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

/OK

STOP

WEEKLY

REV

/OTR

RECREC

FWD

-

+-+

SPEED

0

CLEAR

59 Child Lock

The Child Lock feature disables the buttons on the VCR and
the VCR feature buttons on the remote control.

• If you lose your remote control
when Child Lock is on, contact
Philips.

Helpful Hint

2

To cancel Child Lock, press the VCR button, then press
and hold the POWER button on the remote control for
more than seven seconds until the VCR power comes on.

The dash (-) will disappear from the display panel.

1

When the VCR is on, press the VCR button, then press
and hold the POWER button on the remote control for
more than seven seconds until a dash (-) appears to the
right of the clock on the display panel. The power will turn

off.

• The dash (-) will appear on the display panel.

• The remote control will still operate your TV or Cable Box/DBS if you
have set it to do so. Details are on pages 28-29.

• The VCR power may come on briefly if you insert a tape. However,
the power will shut off again in about five seconds.

• Timer recordings will take place as scheduled. Make sure a tape is in
the VCR. Make sure the VCR power is off before the recording’s
scheduled start time. The dash (-) will reappear on the display panel
when the timer recording is finished.

• If you press the POWER button on the VCR to stop a timer recording
that is in progress, recording will stop and Child Lock will be
reactivated immediately. Pressing the POWER button on the remote
control will not affect the timer recording.

When Child Lock is activated...

1-2

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

+-+

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

-

4 5 6

DBS DAILY

7 8 9

SPEED

STILL/SLOW

-

REW FF

EXIT/STATUS

POWER

0

PLAY

STOP

MENU

TIMER

VCRTV

EJECT

WEEKLY

CLEAR

+

CHVOL

/OK

SMARTPICTURE

JOG/SHTL

REV

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

RECREC

/OTR

FWD

60 Blue Background

If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is
received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be
blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive the
weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF. When you select
a channel that is receiving a weak signal, you will see and hear the
static in the TV programming.
When you receive your VCR, BLUE BACKGROUND is set to
ON. To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow these
steps.

1

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select VCR SET
UP, then press the FF :/OK button.

3

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select BLUE
BACKGROUND on the first page of the VCR SET UP
menu, then press the FF :/OK repeatedly so that ON or
OFF appears beside BLUE BACKGROUND.

4

Press the EXIT/STATUS button.

2-3

4

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK

A VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP
INITIAL SET UP

TO END PUSH EXIT

1

SELECT , 9 CHOOSE :/OK
A ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
VIDEO STABILIZER OFF
AUDIO OUT HIFI
STEREO/SAP STEREO
NEXT PAGE

TO END PUSH EXIT

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV

POWER

QUICK PROGRAMMING

+-+

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

-

4 5 6

DBS DAILY

7 8 9

SPEED

0

STILL/SLOW

-

REW FF

PLAY

STOP

MENU

EXIT/STATUS

TIMER

SMARTPICTURE

JOG/SHTL

REV

INDEX AUDIO/MUTE

VCRTV

EJECT

WEEKLY

CLEAR

+

/OK

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

FWD

Automatic Playback

When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on
automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin.

Automatic Rewind

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the
VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop. The VCR
will not rewind the tape if the end of the tape is reached during a
One-Touch Recording or Timer Recording.

Memory Rewind, Power Off

When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding
a tape, REWIND→POWER OFF will appear on the screen. When
the tape has finished rewinding, the VCR will stop, then turn itself
off.

Tape Eject

A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the
VCR must be plugged in).
If a timer recording is programmed, the rand Cassette-Inside
lights will flash on the VCR’s display panel after you eject a tape
with the VCR power turned off.

Counter Reset

The real-time counter will reset to 0:00:00 when you insert a
cassette.
To reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00 at anytime, press the
CLEAR button on the remote control.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible
picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a
better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).

Manual Tracking Adjustment

• Press the CH(annel) 8/9 button on the remote control or the
CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR to remove jitter in a still picture.

• The CH(annel) 8/9 button on the remote control or the CHANNEL
8/9 buttons on the VCR adjust tracking during normal tape
playback and during slow motion playback.

• To return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment during normal tape
playback, press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR at the

same time.

• The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape
is inserted.

Before
Tracking
Adjustment

After
Tracking
Adjustment

Automatic Operation Features 61

62 Glossary

AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record
audio from another source (IN) or to send audio to another system (OUT).

Automatic Channel Programming: process in which the VCR scans all available channels and
places the ones you receive in its memory. Then, when you press the CH(annel) 8/9 button, 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 – standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.

Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: channel 03 or 04.
DBS: Direct Broadcast System.
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.
Frame: a single still picture.
HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail.
OTR: one-touch recording; a timed recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to six

hours, whichever you specify.
Remote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your VCR; allows you to operate your

VCR from a distance. The remote control also may operate some features of your TV, Cable Box, or
DBS.

RF coaxial cable: the cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to your TV (or
Cable Box/DBS, if applicable). The supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you also may use a screw­on type if you prefer.

S-VHS : a recording format that provides finer picture quality with better resolution. Available on
VCRs equipped with S-VHS only.

S-VHS Expansion Technology: a feature that allows you to record with S-VHS format on VHS
cassette tapes.

S-VIDEO jack: Use S-VIDEO connections instead of the standard RCA-style (yellow) video
connections for better picture quality.

Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; viewing a still picture; or viewing a slow motion
picture.

Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.

• LP (long play) – average tape speed (playback time for a T120 tape is approximately four hours);

available for playback only. Although the VCR will play tapes recorded in LP, LP will not appear on the
display panel or in the on-screen status display.

• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120 tape is
approximately six hours).

• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120 tape is approximately
two hours); best picture quality.

VCR: video cassette recorder.
VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of the VCR which are used to record

video from another source (IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).

Video Heads

Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo

Video Signal

EIA standards; NTSC color

Antenna

VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal

VHF Output Signal

Channel 3 or 4 (switchable)
75 ohms unbalanced

Power Requirement

120V AC; 60 Hz

Power Consumption

22 W

Operating Temperature

41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Relative Humidity

10% to 80%

Weight

10.2 lbs. (4.6 kg.)

Dimensions

17-1/8" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 13-9/16" (D)
(435 mm x 94 mm x 343.2 mm)

Tuner Broadcast Channels

VHF: 2-13
UHF: 14-69

Cable TV Channels

Midband: A – 1
Superband: J – W
Hyperband: A-5 – A-1
Special Channel: 5A
Ultraband: 37 – 94, 100 – 125

NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications 63

64 Helpful Hints

If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions
before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of
your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a
moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If
you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our
representatives will be happy to assist you.

The VCR has no power.

• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

• Make sure the power is turned on.

A power failure occurred.

• Select a language and set up channels, if prompted to do so. Details are on pages 11-12 and 21. Reset the
clock if necessary. Details are on pages 15-19. You also may need to reprogram your timer recordings.

Details are on pages 36-43.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages 5 and 24.

• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page 5.

• Press the VCR button, then try the other buttons.

The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control. (For example, the VCR may
change channels multiple times when you press the CH(annel) 8 button once.)

• Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 38-43.

• Make sure there is a tape in the VCR.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

• Make sure the VCR power is off.

• Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 15-19.

• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than 10

minutes occurs without backup battery power, even if the power comes back on. If timer recordings are
lost, - - : - - should appear on the display panel. But, even if you do not see this indication and the VCR
operates normally, check programmed timer recordings.

• When you turn on the VCR after a power failure, this on-screen message may appear: POWER FAILURE

OCCURRED/TIMER MEMORY CLEARED (IF PROGRAMMED)/PLEASE SET PROGRAMS TO BE
RECORDED/TO END PUSH EXIT. First, reset the clock. Details are on pages 15-19. Then, set up
channels. Details are on pages 13-14. Finally, program the timer recordings again. Details are on pages 38-

43.

• Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin.

• If the VCR power is turned off for a timer recording and there isn’t a tape in the VCR, the rand
Cassette-Inside lights will blink on the display panel.

• If the record tab on a tape is missing and you turn off the VCR to set a timer recording, the VCR will
eject the tape. The rand Cassette-Inside lights will blink on the display panel.

• Noon is 12 p.m.; midnight is 12 a.m.

• If you are using a Cable Box/DBS and are not using the Controller, enter the Cable Box/DBS output
channel (03 or 04) at step 3 on page 40. Set the Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record.
Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer recording.

Tape can’t be inserted.

• Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.

• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT
button on the remote control.

• Gently push the center of the tape as you put it in the VCR. Never force a tape into the VCR.

• Press the S-VHS ET button on the front panel of the VCR, then try again to insert the tape.

Tape can’t be removed.

• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.

• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal.
The quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one
second.

There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.

• Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 6-9.

• Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 23-25.

• Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.

• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 61.

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69; channels above 13 cannot be
received.

• Select CABLE at the TUNER SET UP menu, then let the VCR set up the channels. Details are on page 13.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details

are on pages 6-9.

• Make sure channels are programmed correctly. Details are on pages 13-14.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

• Put the VCRin TV position. Details are on pages 23-25.

• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details

are on pages 6-9.

Line Input mode is selected.

• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (L-1 or L-F will appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel)

8/9 button or the Number buttons to select another channel.

Multi-Channel Television Sound System

• You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or

second audio. You can only play in stereo or second audio tapes that were recorded in stereo or second
audio. Details are on pages 52-54.

• If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the VCR will record normal audio.

• When you program your VCR to record in stereo, broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.

• You will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to

the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV. The TV must be in Line Input mode. See your TV owner’s manual for
details.

• When you connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV, the stereo

light on the TV might not glow. This is normal. If the VCR indicates you are receiving a stereo broadcast,
you are. (STEREO will appear in the status display.)

The VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed or when the VCR power
is turned off to set a timer recording.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

The remote control is not available or the remote control will not access the VCR’s on­screen menu.

• Use the front panel buttons to access the menu. You cannot access the TIMER menu (for timer

recordings) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 25.

Helpful Hints (cont’d) 65

66 Limited Warranty

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. 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
product. 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. After one
year from the day of purchase, 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

product, adjustment of customer controls on the
product, and installation or repair of antenna
systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of

misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the 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,
manufactured, 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
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above exclusion may not apply to you. This
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material,
whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or

tapes that have not been tested and labelled for use
in two, four, six, and eight hour VHS recorders.

• a product that is used for commercial or

institutional purposes (including but not limited to
rental purposes).

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

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 distribute
the product, the local Philips service organization 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 both nearby. Also keep the original
box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING 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 SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

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 U.S. Virgin Islands, all
implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are
limited in duration to the duration of this express
warranty. Because some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty may last, this
limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN 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
merchantability 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.)

REMEMBER...

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 specific legal rights. You may have
other rights which vary from state to state.

Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, [phone]

EL4946E009 / MAC 6108/12-98

ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

ant(enna) in jack . . . . . . . . .6-9, 26

audio in/out jacks . . . .25-26, 50, 53

audio/mute button . . . . . . . . . . .23

automatic

playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

blue background . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

cable box

codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 47

connections . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

output channel . . . . . . .8-9, 62

cable/tv channels . . . . . . . . . .36-37

cassette compartment . . . . . . . .24

cassette-inside light . . . . . . . . . .24

cbl/dbs button . . . . . . . . . . .22, 29

ch3/ch4 switch . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 26

ch(annel)

8/9

buttons .22, 25, 61

channel

adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

clock

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19

automatically . . . . . . .18-19

manually . . . . . . . . . .15-16

time zone selection . . . .17

connections . . . . . . . . . .6-9, 50, 53

contents, table of . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

controls

remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

vcr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26

daily button . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 42

date +/- buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

daylight-savings time . . . . . . . . . .20

dbs

codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 49

connections . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

eject button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

erase protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

exit/status button . . . . . . . . . . . .23

fast forward searching . . . . . . . .57

ff :/OK button . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

:

/OK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

frame advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

hi-fi stereo playback . . . . . . . . . .54

hookups

with a cable box/dbs . . . . .8-9

without a cable box/dbs . . .6-7

index buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 51

index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

language selection . . . . . . . . . . . .21

limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

line input mode . . . . . . . . . .24, 50

long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 62

lp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 62

maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

menu/exit button . . . . . . . . . . . .25

mts broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

number buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

on-screen mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

one-touch recording . . . . . . . . .34

operation indicators . . . . . . . . . .24

output channel . . . . . . . . . .8-9, 62

pause/still button . . . . . . . . . . . .25

pbs channel selection

automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

play button . . . . . . . . . . .22, 25, 30

playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

options . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-58

pluscode programming number .38

power button . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 25

program review . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

quick programming . . . . . . . .40-43

real-time counter . . . . . . . . .27, 61

rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

rec(ord)/otr button . .22, 25, 31, 34

record tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

recording

basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

one channel/watching

another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

remote control

buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

repeat playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

rerecording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

reverse searching . . . . . . . . . . . .57

rew(ind) ;button . . . . . . . .22, 57

rf coaxial cable . . . . . . . . . .7-9, 62

rf out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9, 26

safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .3

second audio broadcast . . . . .52-53

slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

slp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 62

smartclock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

smartpicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

sp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 62

specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

speed button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

standard play . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 62

start +/–buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .41

stereo broadcast . . . . . . . . . .52-54

still/slow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .23

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

stop

9

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

stop +/–buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .41

stop/eject button . . . . . . . . . . . .25

super long play . . . . . . . . . . .41, 62

table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

tape

duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 62

speed lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

time remaining . . . . . . . . . .27

time zone selection . . . . . . . . . .17

timer

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

recording . . . . . . . . . . . .36-44

checking . . . . . . . . . . .43

clearing . . . . . . . . . . . .43

helpful hints . . . . . .64-65

programming . . . . . .38-42

reviewing . . . . . . . . . . .43

speed setting . . . . . . . .44

with vcr plus+

programming system36-39

tracking adjustment . . . . . . . . . .61

tv

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

hookups . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9, 53

position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

remote control code . . . . .28

vcr

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

vcr plus+ channels . . . . . . . . .36-37

vcr plus+ programming system

setting up . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

timer recording . . . . . . .38-39

vcr/tv button . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 25

video

in/out jacks . . .25-26,50,53,62

stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

tapes . . . . . . . . . .5, 32-33, 41

vol(ume)

8/9

button . . . . . . . .22

warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

weekly button . . . . . . . . . . .39, 42

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The following items are supplied with your VCR; they

are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.

The following additional items are not provided with your VCR, but they are designed for use with

your new VCR. To order these optional accessories, contact us at:

Philips Parts & Accessories Marketing Department

401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway

P.O. Box 555

Jefferson City, TN 37760

1-800-851-8885.

Remote Control 4835 218 37258

Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012

VHS Cassette Rewinder

#M61117

Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)

Fits VHS and Beta cassettes

#M61104

Six High-grade, VHS, T-120 Cassettes

#MHG1206

This owner’s manual is made of recyclable materials.
Remember to recycle!

As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics
Company has determined that this product meets the
E

NERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

E

NERGY STAR

®

is a U.S. registered mark.

RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm

4835 323 27011

S-Video Cable

4835 321 27441

Lithium Battery

4835 138 17055

Controller

4835 321 27434

Audio/Video Cable

4835 321 27445

CBL/DBS TV VCR

VCR/TV

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