Philips VRX442AT99 User Manual
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Video Cassette Recorder
VRX442 VRX462
Owner’s Manual
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This “bolt of lightning” indicates
uninsulated material within
your unit may cause an electrical shock.
For the safety of everyone in your
household, please do not remove product covering.
The “exclamation point” calls
attention to features for which
you should read the enclosed literature
closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
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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électriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu’au fond.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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• Before doing anything else, record
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in the spaces provided on page two.
These numbers will help us assist
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Introduction 3
Features
• Automatic Channel Programming
• On-Screen Status Displays in English or Spanish
• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System (VRX462 only)
• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only)
• Automatic Clock Setting
• VCR Plus+ Programming System
• Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box,
and Digital Satellite System Receiver
• Remote Locator
• Controller (for Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver)
• Index Search
• Repeat Playback
• Daylight-Saving Time
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Tape Counter Memory
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.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.
VCR Plus+C
3
and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
DSS™ is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics.
Helpful Hint
Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.
This manual describes the VRX442 and the VRX462. The VRX442 is a monaural (single sound source) system, while the VRX462 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual,
the VRX462 is illustrated. (The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRX442 looks
exactly like the VRX462.)
This manual has six sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations; Recording;
Playing; 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.
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/DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9
Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11
Automatic Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 13
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 17
Daylight-Saving Time Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Description of Controls
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 23
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remote Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Basic Operations
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Recording
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 - 37
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 - 39
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 - 41
Connecting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 - 44
Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 - 46
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Playing
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRX462 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 - 50
Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Tape Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Go-To Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Information You May Need
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 - 61
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Before Using Your VCR 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
• Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor.
• Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.
• Press the VCR button before pressing other VCR operation but-
tons.
• Press the TV button before pressing other TV operation but-
tons.
• Press the CBL/DSS button before pressing other Cable Box or
DSS Receiver operation buttons.
• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
• Do not mix alkaline and manganese
batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Helpful Hints
VCR Maintenance
• 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 perfor-
mance. Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner, but the video
heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement. Cleaning or
replacement of the video heads should be performed only by an
authorized service center.
Erase Protection
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.
1
To remove the battery compartment lid, push in the tab,
then pull up the lid.
2
Place three AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their polarities (+ and – ends) aligned as indicated.
1
2
1
2
3
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
L
OR
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
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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 Digital Satellite System Receiver, please refer to pages eight-nine. After you hook up the VCR, please go
to page 10 to turn on the VCR. (The VRX462 is illustrated here. The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT
Jacks.)
ANTENNA IN
Jack
(on back of TV)
Cable
(75 ohm)
Antenna
Indoor/Outdoor
(300 ohm)
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the back of the
VCR.
Cable
(75 ohm)
Antenna
Indoor/Outdoor
(300 ohm)
CH 4
or
CH 3
CH3 / CH4
Switch
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
L
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
L
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
L
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
L
75V
ANT /
CABLE
75V
ANT /
CABLE
RF coaxial cable
Antenna
or Cable
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the RF OUT Jack on the back of
the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on
type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type is supplied.)
5
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used or least used in your area. To operate your VCR with your TV, set
the TV to the same channel. For example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4
switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on channel 3.
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 10 before turning on the
VCR.
8 Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver
75V
ANT /
CABLE
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
L
IN OUT
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear
on the display panel), use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to set
the VCR to the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output channel (03 or
04). Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to the same
channel.
2
Set the TV to the same output channel.
3
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the Cable Box/DSS
Receiver to select the channel you want to watch or record.
Watching TV With the VCR Turned Off
1
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the TV to set the TV to
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output channel (03 or 04).
2
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the Cable Box/DSS
Receiver to select the channel you want to watch.
Timer Recordings
With this connection, you may set a timer recording as described
on pages 34 - 36. However, remember the following:
• Only program a timer recording for one channel at a time.
• Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output
channel (03 or 04).
• When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to
record, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output channel). This is step 5 on page 35.
• Set your Cable Box/DSS Receiver to the channel you want to
record.
• Leave the Cable Box/DSS Receiver on while recording.
• With this hookup, select channels at
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver.
• If your Cable Box/DSS Receiver has
VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Jacks, use
video and audio cables to connect
these jacks to the VIDEO/AUDIO IN
Jacks on the VCR.
• You can not view a channel other
than the one you are recording.
(The instructions on page 33 do not
work with this hookup.)
• You cannot program channels with
this hookup (as discussed on page
12).
Helpful Hints
ANTENNA IN Jack
Back of TV
(example only)
1. Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack
on the Cable Box/DSS Receiver.
2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to
connect the OUT Jack on the Cable
Box/DSS Receiver to the ANT(enna)
IN Jack on the VCR.
This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box/DSS
Receiver, VCR, and TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available.
3. Use a second RF
coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT
Jack on the VCR to
the TV’s ANTENNA
IN Jack.
Recording or Viewing a Scrambled or
Unscrambled Channel
Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver (cont’d) 9
CH3 CH4
RF OUT
ANT.IN
AUDIO
CABLE
BOX
VIDEO
IN OUT
IN OUT
R
L
IN
OUT
75V
ANT /
CABLE
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/DSS Receiver is on the same channel as
the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.
3
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the TV to set the TV to
the Cable Box output channel (03 or 04).
4
Press the PLAY button to play the tape.
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/DSS Receiver, and TV as shown below, the features on this page will be available.
Recording One Channel/Watching Another
1
With the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the
display panel), use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the VCR
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.
(The VCR light will disappear.)
3
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the TV to set the TV to
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output channel (03 or 04).
4
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the Cable Box/DSS
Receiver to select the channel you want to watch.
• You cannot record scrambled channels with this connection.
• This connection may not work with
your cable system. You may have to
use the connection shown on page
eight.
Helpful Hints
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/DSS
Receiver to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.
2. Use an RF coaxial
cable (supplied) to connect the RF OUT Jack
on the VCR to the IN
Jack on the Cable
Box/DSS Receiver.
ANTENNA IN Jack
(on back of TV)
10 Turning on Your VCR
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 ENGLISH (ON)
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE
2
3
5
Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the
remote control. Details are on page five. Make sure the VCR, TV,
and Cable Box/DSS Receiver (if applicable) are connected. Details
are on pages six - nine. If you are going to set up the Controller
now, connect the Controller before you begin. Details are on
page 42. If you plan to set up the VCR Plus+ Programming System
now, complete the charts on page 38 before you begin.
1
Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
2
Press the VCR button, then press the POWER button.
The VCR will come on and the menu shown below will appear.
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 to select Spanish on-screen dis-
plays. (SI) will appear to the right of ESPAÑOL on-screen.
4
1
Turn on the TV.
4
Press the MENU button. The menu shown below will appear,
giving you the option to set up the Cable Box Controller now.
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 ENGLISH (ON)
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE
CABLE BOX CONTROLLER
OFF
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
1 ON
2 OFF
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU
TO END PUSH EXIT
5
If you do not want to set up the Cable Box Controller
now, press the Number 2 button to leave the Cable Box
Controller turned OFF. Proceed to step 6 on page 11. You
may set up the Controller later by following the instructions on
pages 42 - 46.
If you do want to set up the Cable Box Controller now, press the
Number 1 button to turn the Cable Box Controller ON. Press the
MENU button, then follow steps 4 - 6 on page 14. When you finish
setting the clock, complete steps 7 - 11 on page 44. When you finish
setting up the Cable Box Controller, go to step 9 on page 11.
• Leave the Cable Box turned on if
you plan to set up the Cable Box
Controller now.
• Set the Cable Box to a channel
other than channel 09.
Helpful Hints
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
POWER
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
REW FF
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
STOP
EXIT/STATUS
REC
MENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
INDEX
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
...
SLOW
TRACKING
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
REMOTE LOCATOR
Turning on Your VCR (cont’d) 11
7
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.
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR
THEN…
PUSH CH UP KEY
OR…
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP
6
Press the MENU button. The menu shown below will appear.
8
When channels are programmed, AUTO SET COMPLETED will
appear on-screen briefly.
Then, the following menu will appear, giving you the option to set
up the VCR Plus+ Programming System now, if you prefer.
9
If you do not want to set up the VCR Plus+ Programming
System now, press the EXIT/STATUS button. You may set
up the VCR Plus+ Programming System later by following the
instructions on pages 38 - 39.
If you do want to set up the VCR Plus+ Programming
System now, press the MENU button. Follow the instruc-
tions from step 6 on page 39 to complete this task.
VCR PLUS+ USER
TO SET UP VCR PLUS+
CROSS REFERENCE CHANNEL
MAP, REFER TO
INSTRUCTION BOOK.
PUSH MENU TO SET REF MAP
OR...
TO END PUSH EXIT
9
8
6
7
Wait for the VCR to program
channels.
• You may not be able to program
channels at step 7 if you are using
a Cable Box or DSS Receiver.
Helpful Hint
VCR PLUS+
EXIT/STATUS
REC
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
POWER
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
MENU
INDEX
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
STOP
...
SLOW
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
TRACKING
REW FF
/ENTER
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
REMOTE LOCATOR
12 Automatic Channel Programming
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. Make each entry within one minute of
the previous entry.
5
Wait for a few minutes while the VCR programs channels. When programming is complete, AUTO SET COMPLETED
will appear on-screen. 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.
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 INPUT SELECT
5 SET CLOCK
6 SET REMOTE LOCATOR
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 SECOND AUDIO
TO END PUSH EXIT
1
Press the VCR button, then press 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 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. AUTO SET PROCEEDING/PLEASE WAIT and a scale that
shows the progress of programming will appear on-screen. The
VCR will place all the channels you receive into its memory.
...
...
POWER
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
EJECT MUTE
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
CLEAR
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
LIGHT
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
GO-TO
MEMORY
INDEX
VAR. SLOW
REMOTE LOCATOR
SKIP
VCR/TVSPEED
SEARCH
SLOW
TRACKING
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
VOL CHANNEL
/OTR
REC
1
5
2
3
4
• If the channel you select has no
broadcast, the screen will be solid
blue. The screen will remain blue
until you select an active channel.
• Line Input mode will always be
stored in the VCR’s memory as
channel 00. When you press
Number buttons 00, A/V IN will
appear on-screen and Lwill appear
on the display panel of the VCR.
Helpful Hints
Wait for the VCR to program
channels.
Automatic Channel Programming (cont’d) 13
TO SELECT PUSH NUMBER
CH12 DELETED
1 ADD
2 DELETE
3 SELECT ANOTHER CH
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER
CH – –
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
Adding/Deleting Channels
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.
3
Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.
4
Press the Number 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CH.
5
Use the Number buttons to enter the channel number.
6
Within 15 seconds, press the Number 1 button to add
that channel. Or, press the Number 2 button to delete
that channel. Or, press the Number 3 button to enter
another channel. Your choice will appear to the right of the
channel number.
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit. Programming of the
channel you added or deleted will appear on-screen.
1
Press the VCR button.
7
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 INPUT SELECT
5 SET CLOCK
6 SET REMOTE LOCATOR
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
2
3
4
5
6
• To review the list of channels programmed by your VCR, follow these
steps.
1) Press the MENU button. 2) Press
the Number 3 button to select
TUNER SET UP. 3) Press the
Number 5 button to select CH
MEMORY REVIEW. If all the programmed channels don’t fit on the
screen, press the Number 1 button
to see the next screen of channels.
Then, press the Number 2 button to
return to the previous screen of
channels. 4) Press the EXIT/STATUS button twice to exit.
Helpful Hint
CBL/DSS
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
REW FF
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
EXIT/STATUS
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
REC
VCR TV
POWER
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
STOP
MENU
INDEX
...
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
SLOW
TRACKING
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
REMOTE LOCATOR
14 Setting the Clock
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK (ON)
2 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)
3 SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)
4 SET TIME ZONE
(AUTO)
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
TIME – – : – – – –
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
TIME 02 :15 PM
MONTH – – /– – / – –
TO CORRECT PUSHCLEAR
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
• If the numbers entered do not
match the VCR’s internal calendar,
the entry will be rejected and a
question mark (?) will appear onscreen.
• 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.
• Enter a 0 before single digit numbers.
• To make corrections, press the
CLEAR button until the space for
the number you want to correct is
flashing. Then enter the correct
number.
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/DSS Receiver 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 programmed. Details are on page 12.
• You make each entry within one minute of the previous entry.
To set the clock manually, follow the steps on this page. 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.
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
2
Press the Number 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly.
3
Press the Number 3 button to select SET MANUAL CLOCK.
4
Press two Number buttons for the hour 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.
5
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.
6
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.
1
2
3
5
4
6
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
POWER
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
REW FF
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
EXIT/STATUS
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
REC
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
STOP
MENU
INDEX
...
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
SLOW
TRACKING
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
REMOTE LOCATOR
Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15
5
Press the MENU button, then press the EXIT/STATUS
button.
6
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.
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 INPUT SELECT
5 SET CLOCK
6 SET REMOTE LOCATOR
TO END PUSH EXIT
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK (ON)
2 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)
3 SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)
4 SET TIME ZONE
(AUTO)
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 AUTO (ON)
2 ATLANTIC
3 EASTERN
4 CENTRAL
5 MOUNTAIN
6 PACIFIC
7 ALASKA
8 HAWAII
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU
Time Zone Selection
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
2
Press the Number 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear.
(If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, SET TIME ZONE will not be
available in the menu. If this happens, press the EXIT/STATUS button. Then, follow steps 1 - 3 on page 16. Press the EXIT/STATUS
button, then start again at step 1 above.)
3
Press the Number 4 button to select SET TIME ZONE.
4
Press a single Number button to enter the one-digit code
for your Time Zone.
• 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).
• If you live near the boundary of an
adjacent time zone, your PBS channel may come from a different time
zone. Select the time zone of your
PBS channel at step 4.
• Cable Box users must set the clock
manually. Details are on page 14.
Helpful Hints
1
3
2
4
5
6
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
POWER
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
REW FF
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
STOP
EXIT/STATUS
REC
MENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
INDEX
...
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
SLOW
REMOTE LOCATOR
TRACKING
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompted to
turn off the VCR.
Press the EXIT/STATUS button again, then 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.
16 Setting the Clock (cont’d)
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK (ON)
2 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)
3 SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)
4 SET TIME ZONE
(AUTO)
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
2
Press the Number 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear. (If AUTO
CLOCK is set to OFF, SET TIME ZONE will not be available.)
3
If (ON) appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK, press the
Number 1 button twice. If (OFF) appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, press the Number 1 button once.
4
Press the Number 2 button to select SET PBS CH. MANUAL to tell the VCR the PBS channel from which to take the
time.
6
The Time Zone Selection menu will appear. Press one Number
button to enter the single-digit code for your Time Zone.
5
Use the Number buttons to enter your PBS channel number. (If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button.) Finally,
press the EXIT/STATUS button.
• The time will be updated at the top
of each hour (except at 11 p.m.,
midnight, 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.).
• To see the time on the display
panel, press the EXIT/STATUS button repeatedly.
• If - - : - - appears on the display
panel after you turn off the VCR,
the VCR could not find the time.
Repeat steps 1 - 7 above, entering
a different PBS channel at step 5.
Or, set the clock following the steps
on page 17.
Helpful Hints
AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA
1 SET PBS CH. AUTO
2 SET PBS CH. MANUAL
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
1
6
2
4
3
7
5
Manual PBS Channel Selection
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
POWER
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
REW FF
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
STOP
EXIT/STATUS
REC
MENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
INDEX
...
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
SLOW
REMOTE LOCATOR
TRACKING
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
6
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompted to
turn off the VCR.
Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK (ON)
2 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)
3 SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)
4 SET TIME ZONE
(AUTO)
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
2
Press the Number 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear. (If AUTO
CLOCK is set to OFF, SET TIME ZONE will not be available.)
3
If (ON) appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK, press the
Number 1 button twice. If (OFF) appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, press the Number 1 button once.
4
Press the Number 1 button to select SET PBS CH.
AUTO to have the VCR find the PBS channel from which to take
the time.
5
The Time Zone selection menu will appear. Press one Number
button to enter the single-digit code for your Time Zone.
• The time will be updated at the top
of each hour (except at 11 p.m.,
midnight, 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.).
• To display the time, press the
EXIT/STATUS button. A status display will appear on the TV screen.
Details are on page 28.
• Power failures can cause you to lose
your clock setting and programmed
channels.
Helpful Hints
AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA
1 SET PBS CH. AUTO
2 SET PBS CH. MANUAL
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
1
5
2
4
3
7
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button, then 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.
You may need to tell the VCR the PBS channel from which to
take the time. Follow the steps on page 16.
6
Automatic PBS Channel Selection
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
POWER
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
REW FF
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
EXIT/STATUS
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
REC
STOP
MENU
INDEX
...
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
SLOW
REMOTE LOCATOR
TRACKING
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.
18 Daylight-Saving Time Selection
Daylight-Saving Time Selection
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.
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button to
bring up the main menu display.
2
Press the Number 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear. (If SET MANUAL CLOCK is set to (ON), SET TIME ZONE will not appear in
the menu.)
3
Press the Number 2 button so that (ON) appears to the
right of DAYLIGHT SAV TIME.
Each time you press the Number 2 button, you turn DaylightSaving Time ON or OFF.
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 INPUT SELECT
5 SET CLOCK
6 SET REMOTE LOCATOR
TO END PUSH EXIT
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK (ON)
2 DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)
3 SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)
4 SET TIME ZONE
(AUTO)
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TO ENDPUSH EXIT
1
2
4
3
• To turn off Daylight-Saving Time,
follow steps 1 - 2 above. At step 3,
press the Number 2 button so that
(OFF) appears to the right of DAYLIGHT SAV TIME. Press the
EXIT/STATUS button to exit.
• For more information about
Daylight-Saving Time, please see
page 61.
Helpful Hints
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
POWER
EJECT MUTE
VOL CHANNEL
REW FF
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
EXIT/STATUS
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
/OTR
REC
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY
STOP
MENU
INDEX
...
...
VAR. SLOW
VCR/TVSPEED
SLOW
TRACKING
LIGHT
CLEAR
GO-TO
MEMORY
SKIP
SEARCH
REMOTE LOCATOR
Language Selection 19
5
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.
Language
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displays.
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
2
Press the Number 2 button to select VCR SET UP.
3
Press the Number 3 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 onscreen.
...
...
POWER
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
EJECT MUTE
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
CLEAR
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
LIGHT
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
GO-TO
MEMORY
INDEX
VAR. SLOW
REMOTE LOCATOR
SKIP
VCR/TVSPEED
SEARCH
SLOW
TRACKING
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
VOL CHANNEL
/OTR
REC
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 INPUT SELECT
5 SET CLOCK
6 SET REMOTE LOCATOR
TO END PUSH EXIT
1
2
3
4
5
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 SET REPEAT PLAY (OFF)
2 ON SCREEN MODE
3 LANGUAGE
4 SET VCR PLUS+ CH
5 SET CABLE BOX
6 SET DSS RECEIVER
7 AUDIO OUT
8 VIDEO STABILIZER (OFF)
TO END PUSH EXIT
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 ENGLISH (ON)
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
TO END PUSH EXIT
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
1 ENGLISH (ON)
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
TO END PUSH EXIT
• If you accidentally select Spanish onscreen displays and need English onscreen displays, follow these steps.
1) Press the VCR button, then press
the MENU button. 2) Press the
Number 2 button to select PREPARE LA VCR. 3) Press the Number
3 button to select LENGUAJE.
4) Press the Number 1 button.
(ON) will appear to the right of
ENGLISH on-screen. 5) Press the
EXIT/STATUS button.
Helpful Hint
VCR Button
Press this button before pressing
VCR operation buttons.
CBL/DSS Button
Press this button before pressing
Cable Box or DSS Receiver operation buttons.
EJECT Button
Press to eject the tape.
VOL(ume) Up/Down Buttons
Press to increase or decrease the
TV’s volume.
PLAY Button
In VCR mode, press to play a
tape. Also, press to release Slow,
Still, or Search mode and to
return to normal playback. Details
are on page 56. In TV mode, press
to move up or forward one row
or selection in the TV menu if
you have a Magnavox or Philips
TV.
REW(ind) Button
When in Stop mode, press to
rewind the tape at high speed.
When in Play mode, press to
rewind the tape while the picture
stays on-screen. Details are on
page 56. Or, if you have a
Magnavox or Philips TV, press to
adjust (decrease) the picture controls.
REC(ord)/OTR Button
Press once to start a recording.
Details are on page 31. Or, press
repeatedly to start a one touch
recording. Details are on page 32.
INDEX/ VAR.(iable) SLOW
Buttons
When in Stop mode, press to
search for index codes recorded
on the tape. Details are on page
48. During slow motion playback,
press to vary the playback speed.
Details are on page 56.
SLOW Button
When playing a tape recorded in
SP or SLP speed, press the SLOW
button to view the picture in
slow motion. Press again to
resume normal playback. Details
are on page 56.
20 Remote Control Buttons
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...
POWER
CBL/DSS
VCR TV
EJECT MUTE
MENU
EXIT/STATUS
CLEAR
VCR PLUS+
/ENTER
LIGHT
F.ADV
PAUSE/STILL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
100 0
GO-TO
MEMORY
INDEX
VAR. SLOW
REMOTE LOCATOR
SKIP
VCR/TVSPEED
SEARCH
SLOW
TRACKING
STOP
REW FF
PLAY
VOL CHANNEL
/OTR
REC
TV Button
Press this button before pressing
other TV operation buttons.
POWER Button
After pressing the CBL/DSS, VCR, or
TV button, press to turn on or off
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver, VCR,
or TV.
MUTE Button
Press to eliminate the TV’s sound.
Press again to return to the previous
volume.
CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons
After pressing the CBL/DSS, TV, or
VCR button, press to scan through
the channels of the Cable Box/DSS
Receiver, TV, or VCR.
MENU Button
Press to access the main VCR menu.
If you have a Magnavox or Philips TV,
press the TV button, then the MENU
button, to access the TV menu system.
Number Buttons
After pressing the CBL/DSS, TV, or
VCR button, press to select a channel at the Cable Box/DSS Receiver,
TV, or VCR. Also, use to select VCR
on-screen menus or to program VCR
functions (such as setting the clock).
• Channels 1-9
To select, press 0, then the channel
you want. For example, to select
channel 7, press 0, 7.
• Channels 100 and above
To select, press the 100 button, then
the last two digits of the channel you
want. For example, to select channel
117, press the 100 button, 1, 7.
GO-TO Button
When tape playback is stopped, press
to enter the tape counter location to
which you want the tape to automatically fast forward or rewind. Details
are on page 53.
SKIP SEARCH Button
Press during tape playback to skip 30
seconds of a tape. This feature will
only work with tapes recorded in SP
or SLP speed.
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