Philips VRB615AT, VRB665AT User Manual

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VRB615AT VRB665AT

Owner’s Manual

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Introduction 3

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes the features of the VRB615AT and the VRB665AT. Although the two models have a slightly different appearance, they operate exactly the same. Only the VRB665AT is illustrated in this 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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Philips Consumer Electronics has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency. SmartPicture and ShowGuard are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics. VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Copyright 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.

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. 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. This VCR also is equipped with S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB), allowing you to play S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution. This product has a 19 micron head that provides a better picture when you view tapes recorded in slow speed (SLP). 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: VRB615AT/VRB665AT Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810 Knoxville, TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316

Features

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Automatic Clock Setting

• Automatic Head Cleaner/Head Cleaning Warning

• Blue Background

• Child Lock

• Daylight-Savings Time

• Digital Studio Picture Control (DSPC)

• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback

• Index Search

• Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) System

• 19 Micron Head

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

• Program Overlap Warning

• Quick Programming

• Record End Search

• Record Link

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

• Repeat Play

• ShowGuard

-Indefinite Timer Recording Memory

• Skip Search

• SmartPicture

• Turbo Timer

• VCR Plus+ Programming System

• Video Stabilizer

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

Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-17

Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Description of Controls

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Basic Operations

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Recording

Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Record Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36

Quick Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-40

Turbo Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Program Overlap Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Playing

Multi-Channel Television Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

SmartPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Digital Studio Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Search Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Additional Features

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Information You May Need

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-60

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Before Using Your VCR 5

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

•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.

• 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.

Helpful Hints

VCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning

•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 perfor-

mance. Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may become dirty. “USE CLEANING CASSETTE” may appear on the screen, and “U:01” will appear on the VCR display panel. These messages will appear briefly every seven seconds during tape playback. The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, remove and reinsert the tape, or clean the heads. Details are on page 60. The video heads eventually will require professional 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.

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

To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

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

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

1 2

6 Hookups without a Cable Box

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

75Ω ANT / CABLE

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, please go to page 10 to turn on the VCR.

ANTENNA IN

Jack

(on back of TV)

Cable

(75 ohm)

Antenna

Indoor/Outdoor

(300 ohm)

Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.

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

CH 4

CH 3

CH3 / CH4

Switch

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

75V ANT /

CABLE

75V

ANT /

CABLE

RF coaxial cable

Antenna

or Cable

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.)

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

Plug in the TV and the VCR.

You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 10 before turning on the VCR.

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

75Ω

ANT /

CABLE

OUT

8 Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System

Connections

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

• You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable

Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04); set the CH3/CH4 switch to the same channel. 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 channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 3 on page

37.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording.

Cable signal

RF coaxial cable

Cable Box/DBS

VCR

TV’s

ANTENNA

IN jack

• If you are using Record Link, use audio and video cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on the Cable Box/DBS to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. Details are on page 32.

Helpful Hint

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

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

OUT

75Ω ANT / CABLE

Connections

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

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

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

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) o/p button to select the channel you want to record at the VCR. Start the recording.

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

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

With this connection:

• You may watch one channel while recording another.

• You may not record scrambled channels.

Cable signal

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 Turning on Your VCR

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

Press the VCR button, then press the POWER button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select the language of the on-screen displays and menus.

Turn on the TV.

Press the OK/STATUS 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) K/L button, you’ll only scan through channels that you receive.

Press the OK/STATUS button. The menu shown below will

appear.

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

Wait for the VCR to set up channels.

➔ ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE TO VCR FOR AUTO CH. SET

READY: OK END: MENU

• Auto or – – : – – may appear on the display panel until the clock is set.

• If you do not want to set up channels now, press the MENU button at step 5. TUNER NOT SET will appear on the screen briefly.

• You may not set up channels at step 5 if you are using a Cable Box/DBS.

Helpful Hints

4-5

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

The menu shown below will appear.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Automatic Channel Setup 11

Wait for the VCR to set up channels.

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.

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) o/p button, you will scan only through channels you receive.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY K or STOP L button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

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

Press the STOP p button to select AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING, then press the OK/STATUS 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, 0 so that A/V IN appears briefly, then press the CH(annel) K/L button so that A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR appears on the screen briefly. To exit Line Input mode, use the CH(annel) K/L button to select a channel other than 00.

• The VCR may automatically set CABLE or ANT. even if you do not select it.

Helpful Hint

➔ CABLE/ANTENNA CABLE

AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING ADD/DELETE CH.

SELECT: KL CHANGE: ’ END: MENU

➔ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

2,4

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

12 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d)

Adding/Deleting Channels

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select TUNER SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select ADD/DELETE CH., then press the OK/STATUS button.

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

selected channel.

Press the FF - button so that DELETED or ADDED appears beside the channel number.

Press the MENU button. Programming of the last channel you

added or deleted will appear on the screen.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

➔ CABLE/ANTENNA CABLE

AUTO CH. PROGRAMMING ADD/DELETE CH.

SELECT: KL CHANGE: END: MENU

124 DELETED

125 DELETED

– – – –

> DELETED 02 ADDED 03 ADDED

SELECT: KL OR 0-9 CHANGE: - END: MENU

➔ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

2-5

1,6

POWER

DAILY

DBS

........

TIMER

VCRTV

SMARTPICTURE

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

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

RECREC

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

+-+

1 2 3

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

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

7 8 9

SPEED

ALT

STILL/SLOW

REW FF

PLAY

STOP

OK/STATUS

TURBO REC END

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

TIMER

EJECT

CHVOL

/OTR

Setting the Clock 13

• To program the VCR so its clock will automatically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October, see page 18.

• To make corrections, follow steps 1-3, then press the OK/STATUS button until the item you want to correct is flashing. Press the PLAY K or STOP p button to enter the correct information. Press the MENU 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 13-14. To use Time Zone Selection, go to page 15. To use Manual PBS Channel Selection, go to page 16. To use Automatic PBS Channel Selection, go to page 17.

Manual Clock Setting

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select CLOCK, then press the OK/STATUS button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

➔ CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS+ CH.

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

Instructions continue on page 14.

TIME – – : – – AM DATE 01/01/00

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

TIME ZONE AUTO SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

➔ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

2-3

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

14 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button repeatedly to set the YEAR. When the year is correct, press the OK/STATUS button. The day of the week will appear automatically.

Press the MENU button.

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

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

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

Press the OK/STATUS button once again to skip “AUTO CLOCK” and go to “D.S.T.” (Daylight Savings Time). Press the PLAY o or STOP p 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 18.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button repeatedly to set the TIME. Every time you press the PLAY o or STOP p but-

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

When the time is correct, press the OK/STATUS button.

TIME 10 : 45PM

DATE 01/01/00 AUTO CLOCK OFF D.S.T. ON

SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

TIME 10 : 45PM

DATE 06/21/00 AUTO CLOCK OFF D.S.T. ON

SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

TIME 10 : 45PM

DATE 06/21/00

WEDNESDAY

AUTO CLOCK OFF D.S.T. ON

SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

4-7

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15

Press the MENU button.

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, the VCR could not find the time. Use a different method to set the clock.

Time Zone Selection

Press the OK/STATUS button repeatedly to select TIME ZONE.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button repeatedly to select your Time Zone, then press the OK/STATUS 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 OK/STATUS button repeatedly to make the time appear on the display panel when the VCR power is on.

Helpful Hints

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select CLOCK, then press the OK/STATUS button.

(If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, TIME ZONE will not be available in the menu. If this happens, press the OK/STATUS button to select AUTO CLOCK, then press the PLAY o or STOP p button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)

➔ CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS+ CH.

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

TIME – – : – – AM DATE 01/01/00

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

TIME ZONE AUTO SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

2-5

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select CLOCK, then press the OK/STATUS button. (If AUTO CLOCK is set

to OFF, PBS CH. will not be available in the menu. If this happens, press the OK/STATUS button to select AUTO CLOCK, then press the PLAY o or STOP p button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)

16 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Press the MENU button.

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

Manual PBS Channel Selection

Press the OK/STATUS button repeatedly to select PBS CH.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

TIME – – : – – AM DATE 01/01/00

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

TIME ZONE AUTO SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

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, 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

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button repeatedly so that AUTO flashes beside PBS CH.

• To display the time on the display panel, press the OK/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 15.

Helpful Hints

Press the MENU button.

Automatic PBS Channel Selection

Press the OK/STATUS button repeatedly to select PBS CH.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select CLOCK, then press the OK/STATUS button. (If AUTO CLOCK is set

to OFF, PBS CH. will not be available in the menu. If this happens, press the OK/STATUS button to select AUTO CLOCK, then press the PLAY o or STOP p button to set AUTO CLOCK to ON.)

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

TIME – – : – – AM DATE 01/01/00

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

TIME ZONE AUTO SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

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

2-5

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

18 Daylight-Savings Time

Press the MENU 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.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select CLOCK, then press the OK/STATUS button. (If AUTO CLOCK is set

to OFF, PBS CH. and TIME ZONE will not appear in the menu.)

Press the PLAY o or STOP p 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.

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

➔ CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS+ CH.

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

TIME 10:45AM DATE 01/01/00

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

SET: KL NEXT: OK END: MENU

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, the VCR could not find the time. Use a different method to set the clock.

2-5

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Language Selection 19

Press the MENU button.

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

Press the PLAY o or STOP p 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 K or STOP p button to select SISTEMA INICIAL or PROGRAMM. INITIALE, then press the OK/STATUS button.

3) Press the PLAY K or STOP p button to select LENGUAJE or LANGUE.

4) Press the FF - button repeatedly so that the English menu appears.

5) Press the MENU button.

Helpful Hint

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select INITIAL SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

➔ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

➔ CLOCK

LANGUAGE ENGLISH VCR PLUS+ CH.

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

Press the FF - button repeatedly until your preferred language appears.

2-4

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

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. Press and hold to set Child Lock.

Details are on page 54.

SMARTPICTURE Button

Press to select the SmartPicture mode. Details are on page 50.

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 B 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 53. When operating the VCR, press to change the setting of a menu item.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPSMAGNAVOX TVs only:

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

STOP p Button

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

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPSMAGNAVOX TVs only:

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

CH(annel) o/p Button

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

20 Remote Control Buttons

TV Button

Press this button before pressing other TV operation buttons.

PLAY o 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 53. Press to select an item in the VCR menu.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPSMAGNAVOX 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 53. When operating the VCR, press to return to a previous menu.

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPSMAGNAVOX TVs only:

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

OK/STATUS Button

Press to go to the next item on the VCR menu. Press to see the status display for five seconds. Details are on page 25. When tape playback is stopped, press repeatedly to see the current channel, the current time, the real-time counter, or the remaining tape time on the display panel. During tape playback, press repeatedly to see the current time, the real-time counter, or the remaining tape time 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 OK/STATUS button will function as an ENTER button at the TV or Cable Box/DBS.

TURBO TIMER Button

Press to set a timer recording using Turbo Timer. Details are on page 41.

CBL/DBS Button

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

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) o/p 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 30. 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 some televisions.

ALT(ernate) (Channel)/SPEED Button

For some PHILIPS or PHILIPS MAGNAVOX TVS only:

After pressing TV, press to go back to the previously selected channel on the TV. After pressing VCR, press to select the recording speed (SP or SLP).

Details are on pages 38 and 57.

VOL(ume) o/p 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 PHILIPSMAGNAVOX TVs only:

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

EJECT Button

Press to eject the tape.

REC(ord)/OTR Button

Press once to start a recording. Details are on page 29. Or, press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 31.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

• 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 26-27 for details.

Helpful Hint

Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 21

STILL/SLOW Buttons/INDEX SEARCH Buttons

While recording, press STILL/SLOW 7- to temporarily stop the recording. Press a second time to resume normal recording. Details are on page

29. During tape playback, press

STILL/SLOW 7- once to freeze the picture. Press repeatedly to advance the Still picture frame by frame.

Details are on page 53.

During tape playback, press and hold STILL/SLOW 7- for more than three seconds to play the tape in slow motion. Details are on page 53. When tape playback is stopped, press the INDEX 7///--7 buttons to search for index codes recorded on the tape. Details are on

page 52.

TIMER Button

Press to access the timer recording menu. Details are on pages 35-40.

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

48.

REC(ord) END SEARCH Button

Press to find the end of a previously recorded program and the unrecorded portion of a tape. Details are on

page 52.

SKIP SEARCH Button

Press during tape playback to fast forward 30 seconds of a tape. This feature will only work with tape segments recorded in SP or SLP speed.

Details are on page 52.

CHANNEL

REC / OTR

POWER

VCR

SP SLP

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

STILL / PAUSE

OK/

STATUS

VCR/TV

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Hi-Fi

µm

22 Display Panel

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 pages 38 and 57.

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/Remaining Tape Time/ Channel Display

Each time you press the OK/STATUS button, information on the display panel will change. When tape playback is stopped, press the OK/STATUS button repeatedly to see: the current time (when the clock is set); the real-time counter; remaining tape time; and the current channel number. During tape playback, press the OK/STATUS button repeatedly to see the real-time counter, the remaining tape time or the current time. If CL is flashing beside the clock when the VCR power is off, Child Lock is activated. Details are on page 54.

Line Input Mode

When L-F appears on the display panel, you have selected A/V IN FRONT. Your audio and video cables should be connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO In 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 cables should be connected to the AUDIO/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) o/p button so that A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR appears on the screen. To exit Line Input mode, press the Number buttons or the CH(annel) o/p button to select another channel.

TURBO TIMER Mode

Turbo Timer information appears here. Details are on page 41.

Operation indicators

These indicators tell you the current operation of the VCR.

:Play, Forward and Reverse

Searching

:Record

: Record Pause

: Still Picture

TIMER Light

This light appears when a timer recording is programmed or is in progress. Details

are on pages 35-41.

This light blinks rapidly if the VCR is turned off to set a Timer Recording but a tape is not in the VCR.

SP SLP

VCR

VRB665

Remaining Tape Time Indicator

This indicates that the remaining tape time currently appears on the display panel.

CHANNEL

REC / OTR

POWER

VCR

SP SLP

PLAY

STOP/EJECT

STILL / PAUSE

OK/

STATUS

VCR/TV

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Hi-Fi

µm

VCR/TV Button

Press to select the signal that your TV receives.

VCR Position:

TV Position:

Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another. Details are on page 30. The VCR light will not appear on the display panel when the VCR is in TV position.

Front Panel 23

POWER Button

Press to turn the VCR power on and off.

STILL/PAUSE Button

During tape playback, press once to freeze the picture. Press repeatedly to advance the Still picture frame by frame. During tape playback, press and hold for three seconds to start Slow Motion playback. Details are on page 53. During recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Details are on page 29.

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.

REC(ord)/OTR Button

Press once to record. Details are on page 29. Press repeatedly to start a OneTouch Recording. Details

are on page 31.

CHANNEL o/p Buttons

Press to scan through the VCR’s channels. During tape playback, press to manually adjust the tracking. Details are on page 56. Press to select an item in the VCR menu.

STOP/EJECT Button

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

Fast Forward - Button

When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 53. Press to change the setting of a VCR menu item.

Rewind / 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 53.

Press to return to a previous VCR 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 53.

Front VIDEO/AUDIO In Jacks

Connect cables coming from the VIDEO and AUDIO OUT Jacks of another VCR or a camcorder here. Details are on page 45. To access these jacks, gently flip down the plastic cover.

MENU Button

Press to access or remove the VCR menu.

OK/STATUS Button

Press to go to the next VCR menu. Press to see the status display. Details are on page 25. Press repeatedly to see the real-time counter, remaining tape time, the current channel, or the current time on the display panel. Details are on page 22.

VRB665

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 45 and 47.

AUDIO IN Jacks

Connect audio cables coming from the AUDIO OUT jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, a Cable Box/DBS, or an audio source here. Details are on pages 32 and 45.

24 Rear Panel

ANT(enna) IN Jack

Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages 6-9.

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.

VIDEO IN Jack

Connect a video cable coming from the VIDEO OUT jack of a camcorder, a Cable Box/DBS, or another VCR here.

Details are on pages 32 and 45.

VIDEO OUT Jack

Connect a video cable going to the VIDEO IN jack of a camcorder or another VCR here. Details are on pages 45

and 47.

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.

AC Power Cord

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

VRB665

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

On-Screen Status Displays 25

Press the MENU button.

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

• You may bring up the status display

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

• Channel numbers (if memorized by

the VCR) will appear for a few seconds.

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

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

Helpful Hints

An on-screen status display will appear when you press the OK/STATUS button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display will vary; the status display describes the current operations of the VCR.

ON SCREEN MODE ON:

• Whenever you press the PLAY o button or the STOP p but-

ton, 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 o button or the STOP p button, 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 OK/STATUS button.

To select a status display mode, follow these steps.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select VCR SET UP, then press the OK/STATUS button.

Press the FF - 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

Sound program selected

Sound program available

Tape time remaining

➔ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: KL CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

Press the PLAY o or STOP p button to select ON SCREEN MODE.

STOP 12:00 PM STEREO CH. 12 SAP

SHARP

B−−−−−+−5 −−+−−−−+−−−−−E REMAINING TIME 0:59 SLP 0:00:00 HIFI

➔ DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: KL CHANGE: ’ END: MENU

Current tape position (B is the beginning of the tape; E is the end of the tape. A flashing square indicates the current place you are at on the tape during fast forwarding or rewinding.)

26 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 will 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.

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.

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

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 1, 5.

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

Find the code for your TV.

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

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

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

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

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

CBL / DBS

POWER

+-+

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

DAILY

DBS

STILL/SLOW

........

PLAY

STOP

OK/STATUS

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

SMARTPICTURE

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

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

7 8 9

SPEED

ALT

REW FF

TURBO REC END

TIMER

EJECT

VCRTV

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

RECREC

CHVOL

/OTR

Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DBS 27

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

1,4

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Press the EJECT button to remove the tape.

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 button, then press the VCR/TV button once. If the tape’s record tab has been removed, playback will start automatically.

28 Playing

• Playback options and features are on pages 46-53.

• This VCR is equipped with SQPB (SVHS Quasi Playback) that lets you watch tapes recorded in the S-VHS format with regular VHS resolution.

• SQPB does not deliver Super VHS resolution.

• S-VHS quality recording is not possible with this VCR.

• This VCR is also equipped with Digital Studio Picture Control, which provides the highest possible recording and playback picture quality. “DSPC” may flash on the display panel after PLAY 8 is pressed. Details are on page 51.

• The tape position indicator appears during rewinding or fast forwarding. Details are on page 25.

Helpful Hints

Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

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.

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

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

Turn on the TV.

Insert a tape.

Press the STOP 9 button to stop playback.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Recording 29

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 56.

• DSPC may appear briefly on the display panel when you start a recording. Details are on page 51.

Helpful Hints

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.

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

the VCR. The power will come on.

Press the VCR button.

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.

Press the ALT/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 38 and 57.

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

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.

Turn on the TV.

Insert a tape.

4 5

8 9

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

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.

30 Recording One Channel/Watching Another

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

nel 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

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

The VCR light will disappear from the display panel.

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 display panel.)

Press the VCR button.

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

nel being recorded will appear on the screen.

To stop the recording, press the STOP 9 button.

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button to start a recording of the current channel. Details are on page 29.

Press the VCR button.

1,6

4,5

3,7

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

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 after the OTR is in progress, press the OK/STATUSbutton. The remaining time will appear on the screen. (The recording length will not appear on the screen if ON SCREEN MODE is set to OFF.)

• 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 desired length also will appear on the screen if ON SCREENMODE is set to ON or COUNTER.

• If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during an OTR, the OTR has priority.

Helpful Hints

OTR (0:30)

CH. 12

SLP

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. (ON SCREEN MODE cannot be set to OFF. Details are on page 25.) 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 11-12.

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

the ALT/SPEED button. Details are on pages 38 and 57.

• 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

Press the VCR button.

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

One-Touch Recording 31

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Insert a tape in the VCR.

• Pressing the POWER button to turn on the VCR will set AUTO DBS RECORDLINK to OFFautomatically.

• Do not turn on the DBS before the program starts; otherwise, the VCR will start recording when the DBS power is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DBS, the VCR may not record the first few seconds of the program. Or, the VCR may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program.

• If a Record Link is set, regular timer recordings will not occur.

• “Err L-1” will appear if you set up the Record Link when the DBS power is on. Turn off the DBS and set up the Record Link again.

Helpful Hints

This feature allows you to automatically record a satellite program that is programmed on your DBS. The VCR will start recording when it receives a signal from the DBS. The VCR stops recording when the DBS signal turns off.

Connect the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks of the DBS to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR. Set the program on the DBS. Turn off the DBS.

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

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

Press the MENU button. Final Record Link instructions will

appear on the screen for about 30 seconds, then the VCR will turn off automatically. “L-1” will blink on the display panel.

4,5

1 2

Press the STOP 9 button repeatedly to select AUTO DBS RECORD LINK on the second page of the VCR SET UP menu. Press the FF : button to set AUTO DBS RECORD LINK to ON.

DSPC ON ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: 3 END: MENU

→ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

PREVIOUS PAGE STEREO/SAP SAP

→ AUTO DBS

RECORD LINK ON

SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: 3 END: MENU

32 Record Link

Set the program on the DBS.

Insert a tape in the VCR.

POWER

DAILY

DBS

........

TIMER

VCRTV

SMARTPICTURE

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

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

+-+

1 2 3

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

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

7 8 9

SPEED

ALT

STILL/SLOW

REW FF

PLAY

STOP

OK/STATUS

TURBO REC END

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

TIMER

CHVOL

EJECT

RECREC

/OTR

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, 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 33

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

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.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

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

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

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 OK/STATUS button.

Press the MENU button.

Examine the lists on page 33.

SET VCR PLUS+ CH.

VCR PLUS+ CABLE/TV

99 – – –

01 – – –

– – – –

> – – – 03 – – – 04 – – –

SELECT ,9 OR 0-9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

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 33. Press the OK/STATUS button.

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

● If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, the Cable/TV channel

will be 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel) for every VCR Plus+ channel. You must set the Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record; leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer recording.

4-7

6-7

3,8

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

• 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 10-11.

• The clock is set. Details are on pages 13-17.

• 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 33-34.

Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the previous step. If you don’t, you may start again at step 1.

Press the VCR button.

Press the TIMER button.

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

number is different for every program.)

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

VCR PLUS+ PROG. CODE

VCR PLUS+ L

END: TIMER

VCR PLUS+ PROG. CODE

VCR PLUS+ 123L

CONFIRM: OK CORRECT: CLEAR END: TIMER

→ VCR PLUS+

QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System 35

Instructions continue on page 36.

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

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

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

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

light 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.

Press the ALT/SPEED button to select the tape speed. The

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

Press the OK/STATUS or TIMER 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.

• Do not select DAILY at step 6 if the VCR Plus+ recording you chose is on a Saturday or Sunday. The recording will not occur, even though the VCR may accept the way you programmed the recording.

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

• If the timer recording you just programmed overlaps another timer recording, PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/PROGRAMOVERLAP will appear. Details are on 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 is set to begin. To remove the message, press the CLEAR button.

• To check your timer recordings, see page 42.

Helpful Hints

• 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 pro-

gram 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 pro-

gram on the same day, at the same time, for the same length of time every week.

Press the OK/STATUS 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 33, then press the OK/STATUS button.

DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)

PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL +/– 12 START +/– 08:00 PM STOP +/– 10:00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE +/– 06/21/00

WEDNESDAY DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

ONE TIME PROGRAM

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

DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

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 10-11.

• The clock is set. Details are on pages 13-17. 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 dis-

play 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 pro-

grammed differently. Read pages 8-9 before proceeding.

Complete each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.

Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button.

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

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

• If you are using a standard antenna/cable to VCR to TV hookup (as

shown on pages 6-7), enter the channel of the TV program you want to record.

• If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, enter the Cable Box/DBS output

channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording.

→ VCR PLUS+

QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

ONE TIME PROGRAM

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

DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Quick Programming 37

Instructions continue on page 38.

38 Quick Programming (cont’d)

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

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

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

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.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

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

DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

ONE TIME PROGRAM

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

DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

ONE TIME PROGRAM

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

DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

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

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

• 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.

• 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.

DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)

PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL +/– 12 START +/– 08:00 PM STOP +/– 10:00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE +/– 06/21/00

WEDNESDAY DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

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 +/– 06/21/00

WEDNESDAY DAILY: 8 WEEKLY: 9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

7 8

Quick Programming (cont’d) 39

• 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 might store the recording for the same time and day in the next year. Or, the VCR may start recording when you turn off the VCR power.

• 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 the timer recording you just programmed overlaps another timer recording, PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/PROGRAMOVERLAP will appear. Details are on page 43.

Helpful Hints

Instructions continue on page 40.

CBL / DBS

VCRTV

VCR/TV

POWER

QUICK PROGRAMMING

+-+

1 2 3

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

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

DAILY

7 8 9

SPEED

DBS

ALT

STILL/SLOW

........

REW FF

PLAY

STOP

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

TIMER

EJECT

SMARTPICTURE

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

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

RECREC

CHVOL

/OTR

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

will appear on the display panel. (The rlight and the CassetteInside 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.

Press the OK/STATUS or TIMER button. PROGRAM WAS

COMPLETED/PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING will appear on the screen. If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears, try again from step 1.

40 Quick Programming (cont’d)

• If the power fails, the VCR keeps your timer recordings. However, the time and channel settings and other menu settings may be lost if the power fails for more than three minutes. When the power is restored, the following will occur: The VCR will automatically restore the clock and channel settings. Auto will flash on the display panel. When the time and channel settings are restored, the current time will appear on the display panel. After the clock and channel settings are restored, each timer recording you have set will occur as programmed, unless the recording was to occur during the power outage.

Helpful Hints

POWER

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

-+-

DAILY

DBS

STILL/SLOW

........

PLAY

STOP

OK/STATUS

TIMER

VCRTV

SMARTPICTURE

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

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

CBL / DBS

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

7 8 9

SPEED

ALT

REW FF

TURBO REC END

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

TIMER

EJECT

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

The START time will continue to appear on the display panel. To set the STOP time, press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button.

Every time you press a button, the stop time changes in oneminute increments. If you press and hold a button, the stop time changes in 30-minute increments. When the correct STOP

time appears, press the OK/STATUS button.

2-4

This function allows you to set a timer recording without using the on-screen menus. Complete each step within one minute of the previous step.

Press the TURBO TIMER button on the remote control.

The current time will appear on the display panel.

The current channel number will appear on the display panel. To select the channel you want to record, press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button. Every time you press a button, the channel

changes once. If you press and hold the button, the channels will change rapidly. When the correct channel number appears,

press the OK/STATUS button.

Turbo Timer 41

• If “Err” (error) appears on the display panel when you press the TURBO TIMER button, either the clock is not set or you have set eight timer recordings already. The VCR will not let you set more than eight timer recordings.

• Use Turbo Timer to set a timer recording within the next 24 hours only.

• Turbo Timer information will appear on the display panel only, not on the TV screen.

• The Program Overlap Warning does not function with Turbo Timer. The timer recording with the earliest start time will record. Then, the remaining portion of the later recording will record.

• To exit Turbo Timer mode at any time, press the TURBO TIMER button.

• DAILY or WEEKLY timer recordings can not be set with Turbo Timer.

• Tape speed can be selected at any time during steps 2-4 by pressing the ALT/SPEED button.

Helpful Hints

The normal display will appear, and the rlight will appear on the display panel.

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

To set the START time, press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button until the desired start time appears on the display panel. 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.

When the correct START time appears, press the OK/STATUS button.

VCR

SLP

VCR

SLP

VCR

SLP

VCR

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

See page 59 for more hints.

Helpful Hint

Press the VCR button, then press the TIMER button.

Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings

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

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

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

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

→ VCR PLUS+

QUICK PROGRAMMING PROGRAM REVIEW

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

PR CH START STOP DATE 1 L-F 08:00P 10:00W06/10 2 3 L-I 10:00A 10:45 11/25 4 5 45 03:00P 03:15W 10/16 6 7 8 125 11:30P 01: 00D 12/04 NEXT: OK END: TIMER

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL +/– 12 START +/– 08:00 PM STOP +/– 10:00 PM REC SPEED SLP DATE +/– 06/21/00

WEDNESDAY ERASE: CLEAR END: TIMER NEXT: OK PREV: ;

D indicates a Daily recording.

While the information is on the screen, you may change any of the information except the program number. Refer to pages 37-40.

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

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

When all programmed timer recordings have been displayed, the menu will disappear. Or, press the TIMER but ton to remove the menu.

2-4

W indicates a Weekly recording.

42 Program Review

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

PR CH START STOP DATE 1 12 08:00P 10:00D07/21 2 36 10:00P 12:00 08/10 3 24 11:00P 01:00 08/10 4 45 03:00P 03:15W10/15 5 6 7 8 SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK

Press the OK/STATUS button to select the program.

Information about the chosen program will appear.

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to move the red highlight to the program that you want to change.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL +/– 12 START +/– 11:00 PM STOP +/– 01:00 AM REC SPEED SLP DATE +/– 08/10/00

THURSDAY ERASE: CLEAR CONFIRM: OK END: TIMER

If the timer recording you just set overlaps a previously set program, “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/PROGRAM OVERLAP” will appear on the screen for five seconds. To correct the overlapping recordings, follow the steps below.

PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP

The program review screen will appear automatically after “PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/PROGRAM OVERLAP.” The two overlapping programs will blink. The program you set most recently will be highlighted in red.

Refer to pages 37-40 to change any information on the selected program. Or, to cancel the timer recording, press the CLEAR button.

Program Overlap Warning 43

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

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.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

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

Press the STOP 9 button repeatedly to select TIMER REC SPEED, then press the FF - button so that AUTO appears beside TIMER REC SPEED. (To turn off this feature,

press the FF - button so that MANUAL appears beside TIMER REC SPEED.)

Press the MENU button.

→ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

Approximately 110 minutes Approximately 30 minutes

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

SP SLP

2-3

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

Helpful Hint

→ DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON → TIMER REC SPEED AUTO

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

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 copyright protec-

tion, it may not record clearly.

• Audio and video cables are not included.

• To stop copying tapes, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 2, then press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1.

• If you connect the audio and video cables to the AUDIO/VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2, you must select A/V IN FRONT at step 4. If you connect the audio and video cables to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of VCR 2, you must select A/V IN REAR at step 4.

Helpful Hints

The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. Different VCRs may operate differently. To duplicate a tape, make the connections shown, then follow steps 1-6. (You may use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of VCR 2 instead if you prefer.)

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.

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.)

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

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

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

CH(annel) 8/9 button so that A/V IN FRONT or A/V IN REAR appears on the screen.

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

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

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.

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

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 45

This VCR 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 47 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 48.

• 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 47. To playback this type of program, follow the steps on page 48.

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 47.

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 47.

STOP 12:00 AM STEREO CH. 10

AUTO

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

STOP 12:00 AM

CH. 10

SAP

AUTO

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

46 Multi-Channel Television Sound System

Multi-Channel Television Sound System (cont’d) 47

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.

Record the program as usual. Details are on page 29.

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN OUT

OUT

CH3 CH4

RF OUT

ANT.IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

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

Press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select NEXT PAGE, then press the PLAY 8 or STOP 9 button to select STEREO/SAP on the second page of the VCR SET UP menu.

Press the FF - button to select SAP (for a Second Audio Program) or STEREO, whichever you prefer.

Press the MENU button.

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.

• 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

→ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

→ DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

→ STEREO/SAP SAP

AUTO DBS

RECORD LINK OFF

SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

• 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 3 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

Press the MENU button.

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.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

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

Press the STOP 9 button repeatedly to select AUDIO OUT on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu, then press the FF - button so that HIFI appears beside AUDIO OUT.

→ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

2,3

48 Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback

→ DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TIMER REC SPEED AUTO

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF → AUDIO OUT HIFI

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

Video Stabilizer 49

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

Helpful Hint

Press the MENU button.

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

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

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

Press the STOP 9 button repeatedly to select VIDEO STABILIZER on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu, then press the FF - button so that ON (or OFF) appears beside VIDEO STABILIZER.

→ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

2-3

→ DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON

BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TIMER REC SPEED AUTO → VIDEO STABILIZER ON

AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: END: MENU

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

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.

While the setting appears, press the SMARTPICTURE button repeatedly to choose DISTINCT, SOFT, SHARP, or AUTO/NATURAL (depending on the setting of DSPC).

NATURAL

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

1,2

AUTO/NATURAL: This is generally the preferred

setting. If DSPC is ON, AUTO will be selected automatically. This means the VCR is setting the picture quality with DSPC. If DSPC is OFF, the SmartPicture setting may be NATURAL, meaning the original picture appears and the VCR does not adjust the picture quality. Details

about DSPC are on page 51.

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

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

50 SmartPicture

• DSPC does not work during a Record Link.

• DSPC makes its adjustments before a timer recording begins.

• Since DSPC makes its adjustments before recording actually starts, there is a brief delay after the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed. To begin recording immediately, set DSPC to OFF.

• If you stop or pause recording or playback, DSPC will not appear on the display panel when you resume recording or playback. DSPC will appear on the display panel only immediately after you insert a tape and begin recording or playback.

Helpful Hints

Press the MENU button.

If DSPC is ON, the DSPC will work for both playback and recording.

• For recording, DSPC will appear briefly on the display panel

when you start a recording.

• For playback, DSPC will appear briefly on the display panel at

the beginning of playback. The VCR will adjust the picture quality based on the condition of the tape in use.

The Digital Studio Picture Control (DSPC) checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, then makes adjustments to provide the highest possible picture quality. To set DSPC to ON or OFF, follow these steps.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

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

DSPC will be selected. Press the FF 3 button so that ON appears beside DSPC.

→ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT: ,9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

→ DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: 3 END: MENU

Digital Studio Picture Control 51

2-3

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

52 Search Options

Index Search

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.

Press the VCR button. 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.

Insert a tape in the VCR. Press the INDEX SEARCH ¢ button to fast forward to the next index code on the tape. Or, press the INDEX SEARCH 4 button to rewind to the previous index code on the tape (or to the beginning of the current recording). 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 25.)

• 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.

• Press the STOP 9 button to cancel a Record End Search or a Skip Search.

• If the end of the tape is reached during a Record End Search, the VCR will cancel the search and eject the tape.

• If the end of the tape is reached during a Skip Search, the VCR will cancel the search and rewind the tape.

• The VCR may not find the blank portion or the end of the recorded portion of a tape if the blank portion is of less than seven seconds (in SP speed).

Helpful Hints

Record End Search

This function enables you to search forward to the next unrecorded portion of the tape (or to the point at which recording was stopped).

Press the VCR button, then press the REC(ord) END SEARCH button. The VCR begins fast forwarding to find the blank

portion on the tape. SEARCHING FOR REC END will appear on the screen during the search. The VCR will automatically stop when the blank portion or the end of the recorded portion is reached. REC END SEARCH COMPLETED will appear on the screen briefly. The remaining tape time also may appear on the display panel.

Skip Search

This function enables you to skip forward 30 seconds at a time during tape playback.

During tape playback, press the VCR button, then press the SKIP SEARCH button. Each time you press the SKIPSEARCH

button, the VCR will skip forward 30 seconds, then resume normal playback. You can skip up to two minutes at a time using Skip Search.

CBL / DBS

POWER

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

-+-

DAILY

DBS

STILL/SLOW

........

PLAY

SMARTPICTURE

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

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

7 8 9

SPEED

ALT

REW FF

VCRTV

STOP

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

TIMER

EJECT

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

To return to playback, press the PLAY 8 button.

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 : 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

During tape playback, press the STILL/SLOW button.

A still picture will appear on the screen.

Viewing a Still Picture

Viewing a Slow Motion Picture

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

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

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

will begin.

To return to playback, press the PLAY 8 button.

Repeat Playback

Press and hold the PLAY 8 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 100 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 :, or REW(ind); buttons.

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

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

+-+

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Playback Options 53

54 Child Lock

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

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

Helpful Hint

To cancel Child Lock, press the VCR button, then press and hold the POWER button on the remote control for more than 10 seconds until the VCR power comes on.

“CL” will disappear from the display panel.

When the VCR is on, press the VCR button, then press and hold the POWER button on the remote control for more than 10 seconds until “CL” flashes beside the clock on the display panel. The VCR power will turn off.

• “CL” will blink 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 26-27.

• The VCR power will not come on automatically if you insert a tape.

• Timer recordings will take place as scheduled. Make sure a tape is in the VCR before you turn on Child Lock. Make sure the VCR power is off before the recording’s scheduled start time. “CL” will reappear and blink on the display panel when the timer recording is finished.

• To stop a timer recording that is in progress, press and hold the POWER button on the remote control for more than 10 seconds. Child Lock will be cancelled and the recording will stop.

When Child Lock is activated...

1-2

CBL / DBS

POWER

+-+

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

DAILY

DBS

STILL/SLOW

........

PLAY

STOP

OK/STATUS

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

SMARTPICTURE

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

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

1 2 3

START STOP DATE

4 5 6

7 8 9

SPEED

ALT

REW FF

TURBO REC END

TIMER

EJECT

VCRTV

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

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. To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow these steps.

Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.

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

Press the STOP 9 button repeatedly to select BLUE BACKGROUND on the first page of the VCR SET UP menu, then press the FF 3 button repeatedly so that ON or OFF appears beside BLUE BACKGROUND.

Press the MENU button.

2-3

→ VCR SET UP

TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP

SELECT , 9 CONFIRM: OK END: MENU

→ DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON BLUE BACKGROUND ON TIMER REC SPEED AUTO VIDEO STABILIZER OFF AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: 3 END: MENU

VCRTV

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

POWER

STILL/SLOW

SMARTPICTURE

CHVOL

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

CBL / DBS

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

START STOP DATE

DBS

DAILY

PLAY

REW FF

STOP

WEEKLY

/OTR

RECREC

-+-

SPEED

CLEAR

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

........

MUTE

TIMER

AUDIO/ SKIP

EJECT

ALT

Blue Background 55

DSPC ON

ON SCREEN MODE ON → BLUE BACKGROUND ON

TIMER REC SPEED AUTO

VIDEO STABILIZER OFF

AUDIO OUT MONO

NEXT PAGE SELECT: ,9 CHANGE: 3 END: MENU

56 Automatic Operation Features

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. You can not insert a tape without a record tab if the VCR power is off and a timer recording is set.

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. Details

are on page 31.

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

• The CH(annel) 8/9 buttons adjust tracking during normal tape playback and 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.

• If USECLEANINGCASSETTE appears on the screen or if “U:01” appears on the display panel, you may need to adjust the tracking. These messages may appear briefly every seven seconds during tape playback. The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, reinsert the tape, or clean the video heads. Details are on page 60.

Before Tracking Adjustment

After Tracking Adjustment

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 frequen-

cy; 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. DSPC: Digital Studio Picture Control. 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 screw-on type if you prefer.

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 approxi-

mately 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).

Glossary 57

58 Specifications

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

19 W

Operating Temperature

41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Relative Humidity

10% to 80%

Weight

7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg.)

Dimensions

14-3/16" (W) x 3-3/4" (H) x 10-3/4" (D) (360 mm x 94.5 mm x 272 mm)

Tuner Broadcast Channels

VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69

Cable TV Channels

1-125

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

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.

• Turn off the Child Lock. Details are on page 54.

A power failure occurred.

• Select a language if prompted to do so. Details are on pages 11 and 19. Reset the clock if necessary. Details are

on pages 13-17. Timer recordings will be retained. Details are on page 40.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on page 23.

• 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.

• Turn off the Child Lock. Details are on page 54.

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 35-42.

• 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 13-17.

• 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, enter the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04) at step 3 on page 37,

then select the channel to be recorded at the Cable Box/DBS. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer recording. Details are on page eight.

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.

• If the power is off and a timer recording is set, you can not insert a tape that is missing its record tab.

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 21 and 23.

• Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.

• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 56.

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 11.

Helpful Hints 59

60 Helpful Hints (cont’d)

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 11-12.

• 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 21 and 23.

• 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 46-48.

• 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 (or Auxiliary) 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 using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 23.

Cleaning the Video Heads

• Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may become dirty. USE CLEANING CASSETTE may appear on the screen, and “U:01” will appear on the display panel. These messages will appear briefly every seven seconds during tape playback. The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, reinsert the tape, or clean the heads. (BLUE BACKGROUND should be set to ON in order for the message to appear on the screen.) Use a commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized servicer clean the video heads. Eventually, the heads may need to be replaced.

The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.

• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels. Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copyright protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.

This VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

RENEWED

90 DAY

LIMITED WARRANTY

ac power cord..................................24

accessories.........................................63

alt/speed button...............................21

ant(enna) in jack.......................6-9, 24

audio in/out jacks..23-24, 45, 47, 57

audio/mute button....................21, 48

automatic

playback.....................................56

rewind........................................56

batteries ................................................5

blue background...............................55

cable box

codes..........................................27

connections.............................8-9

output channel.................8-9, 57

cable/tv channels........................33-34

cassette compartment....................22

cassette-inside light..........................22

cbl/dbs button............................21, 27

ch3/ch4 switch..........................7-9, 24

channel

adding.........................................12

buttons................................20, 23

deleting......................................12

display.........................................22

setup ...........................................11

child lock............................................54

clear button.......................................20

clock

display.........................................22

setting...................................13-17

automatically.................16-17

manually.........................13-14

time zone selection...........15

connections........................6-9, 45, 47

contents, table of................................4

controls

remote.................................20-21

vcr.........................................22-24

daily button.................................36, 39

date +/- buttons...............................39

daylight-savings time ........................18

dbs

codes..........................................27

connections.............................8-9

dspc.....................................................51

display panel......................................22

duplication..........................................45

eject button.......................................21

erase protection.................................5

fast forward button.........................23

fast forward searching.....................53

button........................................20

frame advance...................................53

front panel.........................................23

glossary...............................................57

head cleaner...........................5, 22, 60

helpful hints.................................59-60

hi-fi stereo playback........................48

hookups

with a cable box/dbs.............8-9

without a cable box/dbs.......6-7

index search buttons................21, 52

index search......................................52

language selection............................19

limited warranty.........................61-62

line input mode..........................22, 45

long play......................................38, 57

lp ..............................................38, 57

maintenance .........................................5

menu button...............................21, 23

mts broadcast.............................46-47

number buttons ................................20

ok/status button.................20, 22, 25

on-screen mode...............................25

one-touch recording.......................31

operation indicators........................22

output channel..........................8-9, 57

pbs channel selection

automatic...................................17

manual ........................................16

play button...........................20, 23, 28

playback..............................................28

options.......................................53

pluscode programming number....35

power button ......................20, 23, 54

program review................................42

quick programming....................37-40

real-time counter........20, 22, 25, 56

rear panel ...........................................24

rec(ord)/otr button....21, 23, 29, 31

record tab............................................5

recording

basic ............................................29

one channel/watching

another......................................30

remote control

buttons.................................20-21

sensor.........................................23

using ..............................................5

repeat playback.................................53

rerecording ........................................45

reverse searching.............................53

rew(ind) ;button.............20, 23, 53

rf coaxial cable.........................7-9, 57

rf out jack..................................6-9, 24

safety precautions ..............................3

second audio broadcast............46-47

skip search button....................21, 52

slow motion......................................53

slp ..............................................38, 57

smartclock...................................16-17

smartpicture......................................50

sp ..............................................38, 57

specifications.....................................58

sqpb.....................................................28

standard play..............................38, 57

start +/–buttons..............................38

stereo broadcast........................46-47

still/pause button ..............................23

still/slow buttons.......................21, 53

still picture.........................................53

stop

button..................................20

stop +/–buttons ..............................38

stop/eject button..............................23

super long play...........................38, 57

table of contents.................................4

tape

duplication.................................45

eject............................................56

speed...................................38, 57

speed lights...............................22

time remaining..................22, 25

time zone selection.........................15

timer

button ........................................21

light.............................................22

recording.............................35-44

checking ...........................42

clearing..............................42

helpful hints......................59

programming ..............35-41

reviewing ...........................42

speed setting....................44

with vcr plus+

programming system33-36

tracking adjustment.........................56

button..................................20, 26

controls .....................................26

hookups......................6-9, 45, 47

position...............................21, 23

remote control codes ............26

vcr

button ........................................20

light.............................................22

position...............................21, 23

vcr plus+ channels.....................33-34

vcr plus+ programming system

setting up.............................33-34

timer recording..................35-36

vcr/tv button..............................21, 23

video

in/out jacks.....23-24, 45, 47, 57

stabilizer ....................................49

tapes.......................................5, 38

vol(ume)

8/9

button....................21

warranty....................................... 61

weekly button............................36, 39

Index 62

IB8190E001

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 37275

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

RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm

4835 321 27456

Stereo Audio and Video Cables (6 feet)

M61106 (gold connectors)

M61105 (color-coded connectors)

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.

NERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

CBL / DBS

POWER

VCR/TV

QUICK PROGRAMMING

1 2 3

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

START STOP DATE

-+-

4 5 6

DAILY

7 8 9

SPEED

DBS

ALT

STILL/SLOW

........

REW FF

PLAY

STOP

OK/STATUS

TIMER

TURBO REC END

AUDIO/ SKIP

MUTE

TIMER

EJECT

VCRTV

SMARTPICTURE

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

WEEKLY

CLEAR

........

CHVOL

RECREC

/OTR

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