Philips VRZ250AT, VRZ220AT User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

VRZ220AT
VRZ250AT

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Introduction 3

Features

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Automatic Operation Features

• Automatic Tracking Adjustment

• Daylight-Saving Time

• Display Panel

• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only)

• High Quality (HQ) System

• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System (VRZ250 only)

• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish

• One-Touch Recording

• Real-Time Counter

• Repeat Play

• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still;
Slow Motion (VRZ250 only)

• Time Search (VRZ250 only)

• Timer Recording

Safety Precautions

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

This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is
compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) 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 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.

Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes the VRZ220 and the VRZ250. The VRZ220 is a two-head, monaural (single sound
source) system, while the VRZ250 is a four-head, stereo system. The VRZ250 can play tapes in Slow
Motion and perform a Time Search; the VRZ220 can not. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same.
In this manual, the VRZ250 is illustrated. (The VRZ220 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Also, the VRZ220
remote control does not have the SLOW button and the TIME SEARCH button. Otherwise, the VRZ220
looks exactly like the VRZ250.)
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.

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

Helpful Hint

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4 Table of Contents

Setting Up Your VCR

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

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

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

Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

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

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

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

Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14

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

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

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

Description of Controls

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Basic Operations

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording

Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Time Search (VRZ250 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Stereo Features (VRZ250 only)

Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRZ250 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (VRZ250 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

Information You May Need

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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● Use only tapes with the mark.

● Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas-

sette tape before putting the tape in the VCR. Removable
labels 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 require replacement eventually.
Only an authorized service center should perform this service.

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

Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment

with their +and –ends aligned as indicated.

3

Replace the battery compartment lid.

• Do not mix alkaline and man­ganese batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

Helpful Hints

Using the Remote Control

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

22) when using the remote control to operate the VCR.

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

VCR maintenance

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

1

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

2

To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Erasure Prevention

1
2

Removing the Plastic Cover from the Front Panel

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

1
2

3

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75V
ANT /

CABLE

OR

75V

ANT /

CABLE

6 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System

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 see pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo
TV, please see page 10. After you hook up the VCR, go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.
(The VRZ250 is illustrated here. The VRZ220 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 of your VCR.

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

OR

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

Back of VCR

Cable

(75 ohm)

Antenna

Indoor/Outdoor

(300 ohm)

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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 (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.)

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. 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 03.

Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 7

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.

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

CH 4

or

CH 3

CH3 / CH4

Switch

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

CH3 CH4

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

75V
ANT /

CABLE

75V

ANT /

CABLE

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

RF coaxial cable

Antenna
or Cable

ANTENNA IN Jack

(on back of TV)

example only

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8 Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System

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 program 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), and 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 5 on page 29.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for
a timer recording.

Recording/Viewing Any Channel

Connections

1

With the VCR on and in VCRposition (the VCR/TV light will appear on
the display panel), use the CHANNEL o/p buttons to set the

VCR to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04).

2

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

3

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

1

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

2

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

3

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

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

OUT

IN

75V

ANT /

CABLE

TV’s

ANTENNA IN

Jack

Cable Box/DBS

VCR

1

2

3

Cable
Signal

RF coaxial

cable

RF coaxial

cable

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

With this connection:

● You may watch one channel while recording another.

● You may not record scrambled channels.

Recording One Channel/Watching Another

1

Put the Cable Box/DBS on the same channel as the VCR’s
CH3/CH4 switch. Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the
VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel), use the CHAN-

NEL o/p buttons to select the channel you want to
record at the VCR. Start the recording.

2

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

3

Set the TV to the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or

04).

4

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

• 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

1

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

2

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

3

Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the
Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.

Connections

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

IN

OUT

75V

ANT /

CABLE

TV’s ANTENNA

IN Jack

Cable Box/DBS

VCR

1

2

3

Cable
Signal

RF coaxial

cable

RF coaxial

cable

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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV

R

L

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

AUDIO

CH3

CH4

OUT

IN

ANT

1

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

2

Connect a video cable (not supplied) 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.

4

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

owner’s manual for details.

Video Cable

Audio Cable

VIDEO

IN

OUT

CH3

CH4

AUDIO

OUT

IN

ANT

antenna or cable

antenna or cable

Video Cable

Audio Cable

3VRZ220

Connect an audio cable (not supplied) to the white AUDIO OUT Jack on
the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the audio cable to the
AUDIO IN Jack on your TV.

If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks, you must use a “Y” splitter audio cable
as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV’s right and left channels. This hookup will not
give you stereo sound. To get stereo sound, use the connections on pages six-seven
and select the channel to be viewed at the TV (with the VCR turned off).

3VRZ250

Connect an audio cable (not supplied) 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.

VRZ220

VRZ250

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1

Press the POWER button. The VCR/TV light and the POWER

light will appear on the display panel.

2

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

below will appear. (If the display does not appear, check your
hookups, then follow the steps on page 12 to set up channels and
page 17 to select a language.)

3

Within 60 seconds, press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select English or Spanish on-screen
displays.

4

Press the MENU button. The display shown below will appear.

SELECT op

→ENGLISH ON

ESPAÑOL

MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE

Turning on Your VCR 11

5

Within 60 seconds, press the CHANNEL o button to
begin automatic channel programming. AUTO SET PRO-

CEEDING PLEASE WAIT will appear on-screen. The VCR will
memorize all available channels. When all channels are pro­grammed, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly,
then TV programming will appear.
Now, when you press the CHANNEL o/p buttons, you’ll only
scan through channels that you receive.

• 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 STOP/p but­ton. Channels will not be pro­grammed, and CHANNELS NOT
SETwill 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. Connect an antenna or
cable to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN
Jack and try again. You may need
to follow the steps on page 12.

• The TIMER light on the VCR will
blink when the power is restored
after a power failure of more than
one minute.

Helpful Hints

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

● You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or

a Direct Broadcast System.

2

Turn on the TV.

CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR

THEN . . .

PUSH CH UP KEY

OR . . .

FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP

1

3

4

5

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POWER EJECTVCR/TV

1 2 3

4 5 6

+100

TIME SEARCH

/STOP

CHANNEL

MEMORY

7 8 9

0

SPEED

STATUS/EXIT CLEAR SLOWMENU

REWIND /PLAY F.FWD

REC/OTR PAUSE/STILL

12 Automatic Channel Setup

1

Press the MENU button.

SELECT op CHOOSE B

→PROGRAM

VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK

TO END PUSH EXIT

• You can not enter the TUNER SET
UP menu when you are in Line
Input mode (channel 00). When
you select channel 00, A/V IN will
appear on-screen briefly.

• You can not program channels if
you are using a Cable Box or DBS.

Helpful Hints

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 the channels again.

2

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

Note: TV STEREO and 2ND AUDIO are not available in the TUNER
SET UP menu of the VRZ220.

3

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
TV (if you have an antenna) or CABLE TV (if you have a
cable connection). Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

ON will appear beside your choice.

4

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
AUTO PROGRAMMING, then press the F.FWD/B but­ton. The VCR will place all the channels you receive into its

memory.

5

Wait for a few minutes while the VCR sets up the chan­nels. When this is complete, CHANNELS ARE SET 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 o/p buttons, you will scan only
through channels you receive.

1

2-4

SELECT op CHOOSE B
→TV

CABLE TV ON
AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
TV STEREO ON
2ND AUDIO

TO END PUSH EXIT

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Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 13

Adding/Deleting Channels

1

Press the MENU button.

SELECT op ADD/DELETE B

124 DELETED
125 DELETED

1 → DELETED
2 ADDED
3 ADDED

TO END PUSH EXIT

2

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
ADD/DELETE CH, then press the F.FWD/B button.

4

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button until the
channel number you want to add or delete appears beside
the arrow.

SELECT op ADD/DELETE B

16 DELETED
17 ADDED
18 → ADDED
19 ADDED
20 ADDED

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5

Press the F.FWD/B button to select ADDED or DELET­ED.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

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Reviewing Memorized Channels

3

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
CH MEMORY REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button.

A list of programmed channels will appear on-screen.

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

the F.FWD/B button to see the remaining channels. Then
press the REW(ind)/s 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.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit.

1

Press the MENU button.

SELECT op CHOOSE B

→PROGRAM

VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK

TO END PUSH EXIT

2

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

1

2-3

4

SELECT op CHOOSE B
→TV

CABLE TV ON
AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
TV STEREO ON
2ND AUDIO

TO END PUSH EXIT

Note: TV STEREO and 2ND AUDIO are not available in the TUNER
SET UP menu of the VRZ220.

• You can not enter the TUNER SET
UP menu during a recording.

Helpful Hint

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Setting the Clock 15

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

● The VCR is on and the VCR/TV 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.

4

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.

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, 1998, press 07, 01, 98. The day of

the week will appear automatically.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

• Enter a 0 before a single digit num­ber.

• Entries that do not match the VCR’s
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 on­screen if you press the
STATUS/EXIT button. (See page 20
for details.)

• Power failures that last for more
than one minute can cause you to
lose your clock setting. If this hap­pens, follow the steps on pages 11
and 15.

Helpful Hints

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
SET CLOCK, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
SET CLOCK, then press the F.FWD/B button.

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