Philips VRX360AT User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder
VRX360AT

Owner’s Manual

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and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
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EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric
shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, and fully insert.

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jusqu’au fond.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Introduction 3

Features

• HQ (High Quality) System

• Automatic Channel Programming

• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish

• Display Panel

• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System

• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

• Automatic Tracking Adjustment

• One Touch Recording

• Unattended (Timer) Recording

• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still;
Slow Motion

• Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and
Digital Satellite System

• Repeat Playback

• Automatic Operation Features

• Real Time Counter

• Daylight-Saving Time

• The VCR Plus+ Programming System

• Time Search Function

• Automatic Head Cleaner

Safety Precautions

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

This VCR, equipped with a HQ (High Quality) system, is compati­ble with existing VHS (video home system) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use
only video cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for
use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which are labeled
with the mark. The use of tapes that have not been inspected
for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may result in poor
picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which
may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.

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.

Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac­tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.
This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;
Recording; Playing; Stereo Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all
of the VCR’s features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features!
So read on – and relax.

• Before doing anything else, record
the VCR’s model and serial numbers
in the spaces provided on page two.
These numbers will help us assist
you if you ever call for help.

Helpful Hint

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

Hookups With a Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Daylight-Saving Time Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting the Remote to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Digital Satellite System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Description of Controls

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

On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Basic Operations

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Recording

Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-33

Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Playing

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Real Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Stereo Features

Multi-Channel Television Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

Information You May Need

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

● In this VCR, use only tapes with the mark.

● Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from

the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the VCR.
Removable labels like these can jam the VCR.

● Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel-

lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
However, the video heads will eventually require replacement,
which should be performed only by an authorized service cen­ter.

Before Using Your VCR 5

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

1

Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the

remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

2

Insert two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with

their polarities (+and – ends) aligned as indicated.

3

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

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

1

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

2

To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Erasure Prevention

VCR maintenance

• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.

• Do not mix alkaline and man­ganese batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

Helpful Hints

1

3

2

1
2

● Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor (see page

24) when using the remote control to operate the VCR. Point
the remote control at the TV when using the remote control
to operate the TV. Point the remote control at the Cable Box
or Digital Satellite System when using the remote control to
operate the Cable Box or Satellite System.

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

● Before you use the remote control to operate your VCR, you

must first press the VCR button.

● Before you use the remote control to operate your TV, you

must first press the TV button.

● Before you use the remote control to operate your Cable Box

or Digital Satellite System, you must first press the CABLE/DSS
button.

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

OR

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

CH3

75V
ANT /

CABLE

OR

75V

ANT /

CABLE

6 Hookups Without a Cable Box

The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a
Cable Box or a descrambler box, please refer to pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo TV,
please go to page 10. After you hook up the VCR, please go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.

ANTENNA IN

Jack

(on back of TV)

Cable

(75 ohm)

Back of VCR

Antenna

Indoor/Outdoor

(300 ohm)

1

Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.

2

Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN jack of your VCR.

Cable

(75 ohm)

Antenna

Indoor/Outdoor

(300 ohm)

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN

IN

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

CH3

CH 4

or

CH 3

CH3 / CH4

Switch

CH3 CH4

75V
ANT /

CABLE

75V

ANT /

CABLE

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

CH3

RF coaxial cable

Antenna

or Cable

3

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

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

5

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

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

Hookups Without a Cable Box (cont’d) 7

ANTENNA IN Jack

(on back of TV)

example only

4

Plug in the TV and the VCR.

6

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

8 Hookups With a Cable Box

This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box, VCR, and
TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available.

75V

ANT /

CABLE

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

IN

ANTENNA IN Jack

Back of TV

(example only)

1. Connect Cable signal to
IN Jack on Cable Box.

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

Recording and Viewing a Scrambled or
Unscrambled Channel

1

With the VCR on and in VCRposition (the VCR light will appear
on the display panel), use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) but-

tons to set the VCR to the Cable Box output channel
(channel 3 or 4).

2

Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the
VCR.

3

Select the channel you want to watch or record at the
Cable Box.

Watching TV With the VCR Off

1

Use the TV channel selector to set the TV to the Cable Box
output channel (channel 3 or 4).

2

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

Timer Recordings

With this connection, you may set a timer recording as described
on pages 30-33. However, you must remember the following:

● You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a

time.

● Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box output channel

(channel 3 or 4).

● When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to

record, select channel 3 or 4 (the Cable Box output channel).
(This is step 5 on page 31.)

● Set your Cable Box to the channel you want to record.

● Leave the Cable Box on while you are recording.

• With this hookup, channels cannot
be changed at the VCR. You must
select channels at the Cable Box.

• You can not view a channel other
than the one you are recording (the
instructions on page 28 do not work
with this hookup).

• You cannot program channels with
this hookup (as discussed on page

12).

2. Use RF coaxial cable (supplied) to
connect OUT Jack on Cable Box to

ANT(enna) IN Jack on VCR.

Helpful Hints

Playing a Tape

1

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

(the VCR light will appear on the display panel).

2

Make sure the Cable Box is on the same channel as the
VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.

3

Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable Box
output channel (channel 3 or 4).

4

Press the PLAY button to play the tape.

Hookups With a Cable Box (cont’d) 9

IN

OUT

75V

ANT /

CABLE

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

This connection allows you to program an unattended recording of more than one unscram­bled channel and to watch one channel while recording another. After you connect the VCR,
Cable Box, and TV as shown below, the features on this page will be available.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1

Put the Cable Box on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4
switch. Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear
on the display panel), use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons to

select the channel you want to record. Start the recording.

2

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

3

Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable Box
output channel (channel 3 or 4).

4

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

• You cannot record scrambled chan­nels with this connection.

Helpful Hint

1. Connect a Cable
signal to the VCR’s

ANT(enna) IN Jack.

3. Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on
the Cable Box to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the back of the TV.

2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect
the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on
the Cable Box.

TV ANTENNA IN Jack

10 Hookups With a Stereo TV

1

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

2

Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO OUT Jack on
the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the
video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.

3

Connect an audio cable to the red and white AUDIO
OUT Jacks on the back of the VCR. Then, connect the
other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jacks on
your TV.

4

Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please

refer to your TV owner’s manual for details.

• A stereo audio cable (not supplied)
is used here to deliver audio to the
TV’s left and right channels.

• The TVmust be in Line Input mode.
Please refer to your TV owner’s
manual.

Helpful Hints

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

antenna or cable to
ANT(enna) IN Jack

Video Cable

Audio Cable

VIDEO (yellow) and AUDIO (red and white)

OUT Jacks

Audio and Video

IN Jacks on TV

● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.

5

3

4

• To skip this feature and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab removed. Or, to skip step
3, press the MENU button. All on­screen displays will be inEnglish. To
skip step 5, press the STOPbutton.
Channels will not be programmed,
and CHANNELS NOTSET will
appear on-screen.

• If you try to program channels
when there is no antenna or cable
connected to the VCR, programming
will appear to take place, but even­tually a NOTV SIGNALSmessage
will appear on-screen. Connect an
antenna or cable to the VCR and
try again. You may need to follow
the steps on page 12.

Helpful Hints

Turning on Your VCR 11

Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the
remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly.

● Follow the steps on this page only when you plug the VCR

power cord into the wall outlet for the first time.

● You may not be able to program channels at step 5 if you are

using a Cable Box.

1

Turn the TV on. Set it to the same channel as the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.

2

Press the VCR button, then the POWER button to turn
on the VCR. The VCR light and the PWR. light will appear on

the VCR display panel. The language select display screen shown
below will appear. (If it does not appear, follow the steps on page
12 to program channels and page 17 to select a language.)

4

Press the MENU button. The channel program display shown

below will appear. The display will disappear after about 60 sec­onds if you do not press any buttons.

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 ENGLISH ON
2 ESPAÑOL

MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE

CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR

THEN . . .

PUSH CH UP KEY

OR . . .

FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP

1

5

Press the CHANNEL (Up) button to begin automatic
channel programming. AUTO SET PROCEEDING PLEASE

WAIT will appear on-screen. The VCR will place all of the chan­nels you receive into its memory, so when you scan through chan­nels using the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons, you’ll only scan
through channels that you receive. When all channels are pro­grammed, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly.
Then the TV will go to the lowest channel programmed.

Turn on the TV.

2

3

Press the Number 1 button to select English on-screen dis-
plays. ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on-screen. Or,
press the Number 2 button for Spanish on-screen displays. SI

will appear to the right of ESPAÑOL on-screen.

REW

PLAY

POWER

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

SPEED

VCR

TIME SEARCH

TV

MUTE

CABLE

/DSS

VCR/TV

CHANNEL

VOLUME

REC/OTR

STATUS/EXIT

MEMORY

SLOW

PAUSE/STILL

MENU

CLEAR

EJECT

STOP

F.FWD

– +

1

2 3

4

5 6

7

8 9

0

+100

3

1

12 Channel Memory

1

Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up

the main menu display.

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 SET CLOCK

TO END PUSH EXIT

2&4

Programming Channels

Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you
receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets
you reprogram channels.

2

Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 TV
2 CABLE TV ON
3 AUTO PROGRAMMING
4 ADD/DELETE CH
5 CH MEMORY REVIEW
6 TV STEREO ON
7 2ND AUDIO

TO END PUSH EXIT

3

Press the Number 1 button to select TV (if you have an

antenna) or the Number 2 button to select CABLE TV (if
you have a cable connection). ON will appear to the right of your
selection.

4

Press the Number 3 button to select AUTO PROGRAM-

MING. MEMORIZED CHANNEL / PLEASE WAIT will appear on­screen. The VCR will place all the channels you receive into its
memory.

5

Wait for a few minutes while the VCR programs channels. When

programming is complete, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on­screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel number placed in
the VCR’s memory will appear on-screen. Now when you press the
CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons, you will scan only through channels
you receive.

5

• You can not enter the TUNER SET
UP menu when you are in Line
Input mode (channel 00).

• Line Input mode will always be
stored in the VCR’s memory as
channel 00. When you select chan­nel 00 with the CHANNEL
(Up/Down) buttons or the Number
buttons, A/V INwill appear on the
screen briefly.

• You may not be able to program
channels if you are using a Cable
Box.

• To switch between TV and CABLE
TV selection, repeat the steps on
this page.

Helpful Hints

TV

VCR

POWER

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1

5 6

4

8 9

7

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

SPEED

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MENU

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TIME SEARCH

PLAY

STOP

MEMORY

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Channel Memory (cont’d) 13

Adding/Deleting Channels

1

Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up

the main menu display.

2

Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.

3

Press the Number 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CH.

4

Within 60 seconds, press the Number buttons to enter
the desired channel number.

TO SELECT PUSH NUMBER

CH12
1 ADD
2 DELETE
3 SELECT ANOTHER CH

TO END PUSH EXIT

5

Within five seconds, press the Number 1 button to add
that channel or the Number 2 button to delete that chan­nel. Press the Number 3 button to leave that channel
unchanged and select another channel.

If you do not make a choice within five seconds, you will return

to the previous menu display. If this happens, continue from step

4.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit. The programming of

the channel you added or deleted will appear.

6

3

1

4

5

SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER

CH – –

TO END PUSH EXIT

VCR

POWER

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4

8 9

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/ENTER

0

TIME SEARCH

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PLAY

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STOP

REC/OTR

MEMORY

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CABLE

TV

1

Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up

the main menu display.

14 Channel Memory (cont’d)

3

2

4

Reviewing Programmed Channels

2

Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.

3

Press the Number 5 button to select CH MEMORY REVIEW.

A list of programmed channels will appear on-screen.

● If all the programmed channels don’t fit on the screen, press

the Number 1 button to see the remaining channels. Then
press the Number 2 button to return to the first screen of
channels.

● If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, you will

either go to the next screen of channels or you will return to
the previous menu display.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice to exit.

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 SET CLOCK

TO END PUSH EXIT

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 TV
2 CABLE TV ON
3 AUTO PROGRAMMING
4 ADD/DELETE CH
5 CH MEMORY REVIEW
6 TV STEREO ON
7 2ND AUDIO

TO END PUSH EXIT

1

POWER

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4

7

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/ENTER

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VCR

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8 9

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CABLE

TV

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TIME 02 :15 PM

MONTH – – / – – / – –

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

Setting the Clock 15

1

Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up

the main menu display.

Setting the Clock

Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure:

● The VCR is on and the VCR light appears on the display panel.

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

● You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.

If you do not, you may start over.

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 SET CLOCK

TO END PUSH EXIT

2

Press the Number 4 button to select SET CLOCK. Then,
press the Number 1 button to select SET CLOCK.

SET CLOCK

1 SET CLOCK
2 DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO END PUSH EXIT

3

Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two
Number buttons for the minute(s). Then press 1 for AM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 2:15 PM, press 02, 15, 2.

4

Press two Number buttons for the month, two Number
buttons for the day, and two Number buttons for the
year. For example, for July 1, 1997, press 07, 01, 97. The day of

the week will appear automatically.

TIME 02 :15 PM

DATE 07 / 01 / 97

TUE.

TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR

TO END PUSH EXIT

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to start the clock. The

screen will return to the program you were watching.

1

2

4

5

• Enter a 0 before a single digit num­ber.

• Entries that do not match the VCR’s
internal calendar will cause a ques­tion mark (?) to appear on-screen.

• To make corrections, press the
CLEAR button until the space for the
number you want to correct is flash­ing. Then enter the correct number.

• The current time will appear on the
VCR display panel when the clock is
set. The current time will also
appear on-screen if you press the
STATUS/EXIT button. (See page 22
for details.)

• To reset the clock, follow the steps
on this page.

• Power failures that last for more
than one minute can cause you to
lose your clock setting. If this hap­pens, repeat the steps on this page.

• If you press the STATUS/EXIT but­ton while you are setting the clock,
the TV screen will return to the pro­gram you were watching. If this hap­pens, start over.

Helpful Hints

CABLE

TV

VCR

POWER

2 3

1

5 6

4

8 9

7

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

0

TIME SEARCH

SPEED

PLAY

– +

REW

STOP

REC/OTR

MEMORY

MENU

STATUS/EXIT

+100

MUTE

SLOW

CLEAR

/DSS

VCR/TV

CHANNEL

VOLUME

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Daylight-Saving Time Selection

You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move
forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October.
Daylight-Saving Time is set to ON prior to shipment from the fac­tory.
You may turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF by following the
steps below.

1

With the clock set, press the VCR button, then the MENU
button to bring up the main menu display.

2

Press the Number 4 button to select SET CLOCK.

3

Press the Number 2 button so that ON or OFF appears to

the right of DAYLIGHT SVG TIME.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.

16 Daylight-Saving Time Selection

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 SET CLOCK

TO END PUSH EXIT

SET CLOCK

1 SET CLOCK
2 DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO END PUSH EXIT

SET CLOCK

1 SET CLOCK
2 DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO END PUSH EXIT

3

2

4

1

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4

7

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VCR

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8 9

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TV

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Language Selection 17

1

Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up

the main menu display.

Language Selection

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

2

Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP.

3

Press the Number 4 button to select LANGUAGE.

4

Press the Number 1 button if you want the on-screen displays
in English. ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on-screen. Or,
press the Number 2 button if you want the on-screen displays

in Spanish. SI will appear to the right of ESPAÑOL on-screen.

5

Press the MENU button to exit.

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 SET CLOCK

TO END PUSH EXIT

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 REPEAT PLAY OFF
2 ON SCREEN MODE
3 AUDIO OUT
4 LANGUAGE
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP

TO END PUSH EXIT

2

4

5

• If you accidentally select Spanish
on-screen displays and need English
on-screen displays:

1. Press the VCR button.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the Number 2 button to
select PREPARE LA VCR.

4. Press the Number 4 button to
select LENGUAJE.

5. Press the Number 1 button to
select ENGLISH.

6. Press the MENU button to exit.

Helpful Hint

TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN

1 ENGLISH ON
2 ESPAÑOL

MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE

1

+100

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TV

CABLE

/DSS

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CHANNEL

VOLUME

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5 6

4

8 9

7

VCR PLUS+

/ENTER

0

TIME SEARCH

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PLAY

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STOP

REC/OTR

MEMORY

MENU

STATUS/EXIT