ProScan PSVR71 User Manual
VCR
User’s Manual
MODEL PSVR71
Safety Information
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Cautions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide slot,
and fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche
dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its
proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may
void the user’s authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part
1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that presents
a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and
various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since
the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model No. _________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________
Purchase Date: _____________________________________
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PSVR71
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VCR Plus+ system and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE and MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc.; a Jerry Iggulden invention
licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ........................................................................ i
First Things First ............................................................................ 3
Setting Up the VCR ..................................................................... 7
Using the Menus to Set Up Features ................................................ 8
Language ............................................................................................. 8
Cable Box Setup............................................................................... 9
VCR Channels List ......................................................................... 10
Auto Channel Searching ......................................................... 10
Changing the Signal Type ......................................................... 11
Adding or Removing Channels .............................................. 12
Time and Date ................................................................................ 12
Auto Clock Set Feature .......................................................... 12
Setting the Time Zone ............................................................. 13
Setting Daylight Savings ........................................................... 14
Setting Time and Date Manually ............................................ 15
VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels ............................. 16
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet .................................................. 17
Additional Set Up Features ............................................................... 18
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ...................................................... 18
Auto Play .......................................................................................... 19
Auto TV/VCR .................................................................................. 19
EnergySaver ..................................................................................... 20
Front Panel (VCR Display) ........................................................... 20
Tape Speed ....................................................................................... 20
VCR Basics .....................................................................................21
Remote Buttons ................................................................................... 22
Component Buttons ..................................................................... 22
VCR Function Buttons .................................................................. 23
TV Function Buttons ..................................................................... 24
Playing a Tape ........................................................................................ 25
Automatic Rewind ......................................................................... 25
Tape Eject ......................................................................................... 25
Recording ......................................................................................... 26
Recording........................................................................................ 27
Express Recording (XPR) .................................................................. 28
Program Express.................................................................................. 29
Timer Recording .................................................................................. 29
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ........................ 31
Stopping a Timer Recording ........................................................ 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs.............................................. 33
Editing a Timer Program ............................................................... 33
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program) ................................................................ 34
Recording Audio Only................................................................... 34
Playing Back Audio Only ............................................................... 35
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ............................ 35
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit .................................................. 36
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Program The Remote ............................................................... 37
Testing the Remote ............................................................................. 38
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ................................................... 38
Programming the Remote to Control
an Auxiliary Component ................................................................ 40
Other Features ............................................................................43
Commercial Advance .......................................................................... 44
Marking ............................................................................................. 45
Playback ............................................................................................ 46
Display .............................................................................................. 46
Movie Advance ..................................................................................... 47
Picture Search Options ...................................................................... 49
Forward and Reverse Search....................................................... 49
Slow Motion .................................................................................... 49
Frame Advance ............................................................................... 50
Variable Speed Using the Shuttle Ring................................. 50
Index Search .................................................................................... 51
Zero Search..................................................................................... 52
Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature...................................................... 52
Tracking .................................................................................................. 52
Time Counter....................................................................................... 53
On-Screen Displays ............................................................................. 53
Audio Set-Up Features ....................................................................... 54
Reception ......................................................................................... 54
Tape Playback........................................................................................ 55
Connections................................................................................... 57
Jacks and Cables................................................................................... 58
Choosing a VCR Connection ............................................................ 59
TV With RF Jack Only ................................................................... 60
TV With Audio/Video Jacks ......................................................... 61
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box ............................. 62
TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver ....................... 63
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Digital Satellite Receiver ... 64
Reference ........................................................................................ 65
Front Panel ............................................................................................ 66
Display Panel ......................................................................................... 67
Back Panel ............................................................................................. 68
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance ................. 69
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................... 70
How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel ................................. 73
Specifications ........................................................................................ 74
Cleaning the VCR ................................................................................. 74
Warranty ............................................................................................... 75
Glossary ................................................................................................. 76
Index ....................................................................................................... 77
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First Things First
Welcome to your new VCR...
To help you get started using your VCR with as
little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic
information needed in the first three sections. To
help you along, there’s even a QuickSet Guide which
walks you through several set-up steps at once.
Getting Started
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control’s features,
working with channels, and basic video tape
operations are essential to get all you can out of the
VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features,
feel free to refer to other sections because they
cover the more detailed information.
First Things First
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Setting Up the VCR
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VCR Basics
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Recording
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What Remains?
The final sections of this manual contain playback
and recording information, a detailed connections
section, and a reference section including
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an
index.
Program The Remote
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Other Features
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Connections
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Reference
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Step 1: What’s In the Box?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
• 2 “AA” Batteries
Step 2: Install Batteries In the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR’s remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the positive
(+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 3: Connect Your VCR
If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and
then to your TV, use the VCR’s IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV)
jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.
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If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better
connection. Refer to the section,
Connections
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
Step 4: Plug In the VCR
Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades.
Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet.
To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors and pull it free of the
blades. Once the plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the
power cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the plug
completely.
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Step 5: Tune the TV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is
channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.
• If you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO
TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel
3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.
• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with
the remote’s TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See page 59
for more information about your TV’s input channel.
Step 6: Turn On the VCR
Press ON • OFF on the VCR’s front panel or VCR1 on the remote
control to turn on the VCR. The first time you turn the VCR on, a menu
screen appears. This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you
pick different options for your VCR.
Step 7: Using the QuickSet Guide
The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that helps you set up
your VCR. The first time you turn on your VCR, the first screen of the
Guide appears.
Select a language.
Choisissez une langue.
1 English
2 Francais
1. Press 1 for English, or 2 for Français (French).
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen
language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until the interactive
setup is complete.
If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4
switch or the TV’s video input “channel” (see page 59 for more
information).
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VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to
channel 3 or 4.
When using the audio/video jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV’s video input.
QuickSet Guide
If you choose not to use the QuickSet
Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit
now and return to the Guide through
Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.
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First Things First
• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV)
jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up your VCR options individually rather than
setting them up in the Quickset Guide, then go to the next section.
Step 8: Access the Menus
The MENU, arrow and number buttons on the remote control
let you access, select, and change your VCR’s preferences. For
example, to turn the Auto Play feature on or off (see
VCR
for more information about Auto Play):
Setting Up the
Using the Arrow Buttons
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
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3. Press 2 to switch BETWEEN Auto Play to ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
4. When you have made your choice, press 0 on the remote to exit
the Preferences menu and 0 to exit the Main Menu.
Once you understand how to use the menus, move on to the next
section.
Use the menu, arrow and OK buttons
on the remote control to access and
select menu items.
GUIDE INFO
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MENU CLEAR
Pressing the MENU button will bring
up the Main Menu. When menus are
displayed, you can either select the
item you want by pressing the same
number button on the remote, or by
using the up and down arrows to
scroll through items highlighting
them. If you scroll through menu
items, you must press the OK button
to select it.
You also set some of the VCR’s
features (e.g., setting the clock) using
the on-screen displays and the remote
control arrow buttons in this way.
You also use the left and right arrows
when setting up a timer program.
These buttons move from one
location to another, such as moving
from hours to minutes
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Setting Up the VCR
Set-up features
Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get
the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are
covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever
want to change a menu, refer to this section.
• Language Selection
• Cable Box Set Up
• VCR Channel List Set Up
(Auto Channel Search)
• Time Zone and Daylight Savings
(Auto Clock)
• Manually Setting Time and Date
• VCR Plus+ Programming System Channels
• Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature
• Auto Play
First Things First
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Setting Up the VCR
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VCR Basics
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Recording
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Program The Remote
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• Auto TV/VCR
• EnergySaver
• Front Panel Brightness
• Preferred Tape Speed
Other Features
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Connections
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Reference
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Setting Up the VCR
Using the Menus to Set
Up Features
You set up features by using the menu system as discussed in the
previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is
explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set
up before you begin using your VCR.
Language
Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-screen
displays will appear. To change the language:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1 English
2 Francais
Press MENU to continue
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3. Select English or Français (French).
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Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.
Setting Up the VCR
Cable Box Setup
This setup applies only when all channels are received through the
cable box.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then select one of
the three choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
1 ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your
cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and press MENU.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)
--
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
Make sure you enter a “0” before entering single-digit numbers.
To select Video Input, press the INPUT button on the remote.
Cable Box Setup
ALL channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT for Video Input.
Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.
Cancel setup: select to cancel.
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Setting Up the VCR
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the on-screen menus confirm
that the VCR will receive all signals on the designated channel.
VCR Channels List
If you use a cable box for
all channels
, this step is not necessary.
Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory. Even
though your VCR may come with such a list, it’s possible that you
will want to add or delete certain channels depending on whether
they are active.
Auto Channel Searching
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
Auto Channel Search
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
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Use the Auto Channel Search feature
to place all available channels in
memory.
If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto Channel
Search again.
Setting Up the VCR
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 Cable TV
2 Antenna
3 Detect Automatically
0 Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
•
Cable TV
•
Antenna
•
Detect Automatically
searches for cable stations from a single channel
searches for local broadcast stations on all channels
will make this decision for you
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes
about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR
tunes to the lowest channel number available. At this point,
pressing CHAN + or - on the remote should only select active
channels.
Changing the Signal Type
This feature is useful if your cable signal goes out; it allows you to
switch to a regular antenna for alternate television reception.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between Cable and Antenna.
When you are finished, press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu
and 0 again to exit to normal viewing.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
select 1 or 2 for the system you have.
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Setting Up the VCR
Adding or Removing Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you auto channel
search, especially if channels have weak signals or content you don’t
want to watch. To achieve this:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use the
CHANNEL + or - buttons on the remote or enter a specific channel
number with the number buttons to go to the channel you want to
add or remove.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
Once you have reached your selection, the screen will tell you if
the channel is currently in your viewing list. Press CLEAR to
remove a channel. Press INFO to add a channel. Once you are
completed, you can press MENU to exit out of the menus.
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL + and - buttons access
those channels which are active in
your VCR channel list.
You can still access channels not in
the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.
Time and Date
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date; manually and
the Auto Clock feature. Using Auto Clock enables the VCR to update
the clock each time you turn off the VCR. The Auto Clock feature is
advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.
Auto Clock Set Feature
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON by default at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information and updates the clock using the Coordinated
Universal Time. There are certain steps which are required, such as
Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and setting the DaylightSavings feature, before the Auto Clock feature works.
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Auto Clock Info
With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the
channel carrying the broadcast signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying Extended Data
Servises (XDS) information (usually
PBS), then turn the VCR off. If the
time does not set within 10 minutes,
set the time and date manually
through the Time menu.
Check local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS information.
Setting Up the VCR
Setting the Time Zone
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
0 Exit
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
7 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select your time zone.
If you select Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock
using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If
the time is not correct, select another time zone or set the time and
date through the menu system.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setting Daylight Savings
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
• DST stands for Daylight Savings Time.
• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using the DST
information broadcast in the signal (channel).
Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, Daylight-Savings begins
on the first Sunday in April. Because
the clock automatically changes from
2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour),
remember to include the extra hour
for timer recordings falling within this
time frame.
In the Autumn, Daylight-Savings ends
on the last Sunday in October. The
VCR clock automatically changes
from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).
Therefore, it can affect your recording
length.
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Setting Up the VCR
Setting Time and Date Manually
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the TIME
menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically
when you set the clock this way.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: OFF
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
not found.
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:- (hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
4. Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit
numbers and follow the on-screen directions to exit the menus.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/99 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO displays the time and
date on the screen temporarily.
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Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+® Programming System
Channels
Using VCR Plus+ programming system can make programming timer
recor dings f or cab le or off-air antenna easier , but y ou have to put in a
little time right no w to set up a channel list. A w orksheet and
abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada
are provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR Plus+ system Channel List screen.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPN Sports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 1
94 Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WWOR-New York
See next page for Canadian List
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 - 3 -> -> -> 23
2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Screen used is for an example only.
VCR Plus+ system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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VCR Plus+ Programming
System Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+system channel
list for your viewing area or contact
your cable company. Using the list
may save you some time.
Setting Up the VCR
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet
Broadcast or
Cable-TV Station
Name
VCR Plus+ Channel
Hbo 33
ESPN 34
Number**
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-
Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping
Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International
Television Inc.
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather
Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer’s Choice 1
93 Viewer’s Choice 2
94 Viewer’s Choice 3
95 Viewer’s Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada’s
Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
* Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
** Check your local listing for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.
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Setting Up the VCR
Additional Set Up Features in
the PREFERENCES Menu
The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES
menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item
from the menu to set up.
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option
The VCR’s remote control unit can operate up to two compatible
ProScan, RCA, or GE VCRs. Most compatible VCRs automatically
respond to the VCR1 button without being programmed. If you own
two compatible VCRs, test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on
both VCRs. If it does, then you may want to program this VCR to
respond to the VCR2 button on the remote.
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Remote Control Option
Remember you must press VCR1 or
VCR2 on the remote—whichever you
selected in the menu—before the
remote will operate the VCR.
Setting Up the VCR
In the preferences menu, press 1 to select the Remote Control feature.
Then press the VCR2 button to change.
PREFERENCES
< PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE >
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
The VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. To change the remote
setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and
then press the VCR1 button on the remote.
Auto Play
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you
insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 to switch between
ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start
playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
• Select OFF if you
to start playing automatically.
do not
want a tape with its safety tab removed
Auto TV/VCR
This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode, when the VCR is turned on.
Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF.
• Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when
the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted.
you connect the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks of your
VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV.
• Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode. This is
useful if you watch your VCR on the TV’s video input and you
don’t want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by the VCR.
This only applies if
Auto TV/VCR
Pressing TV•VCR on the VCR
(ANTENNA on remote) will still switch
between the VCR and TV modes.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the display
panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
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Setting Up the VCR
EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable the feature.
• OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off.
• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three
hours of inactivity.
Thirty seconds before shutting off, the VCR will warn you with a
screen reading, “The VCR will turn off in 30 seconds. Press any key
to cancel.”
If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you
may want to turn this feature off.
Front Panel (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on
the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the options.
• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
Tape Speed
You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed you
select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR Plus+
recording menus. Press 6 to switch between SP and SLP.
You can override the preferred tape speed:
• Press the SPEED button on the remote.
• Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus+ recording menu.
When you turn off the VCR, the tape speed reverts to the one you
have selected.
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as pause,
slow motion, picture search, and
frame advance work well when you
play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP. Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, picture
search, and frame advance work well
when you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
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Recording Times
Cassette S P SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr/40Min 8H r
VCR Basics
learn the basics To
get you started
These VCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote
control functions, playing a recorded tape, and
recording a program should do just that.
However, there are other features that enhance
the enjoyment of your VCR, but they aren’t
necessary to get you started. If you want to learn
more about your VCR, just keep reading.
First Things First
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
Recording
4
➣
Program The Remote
5
5
Other Features
6
➣
➣
Connections
7
7
➣
Reference
8
VCR Basics tells you what you need to
know in order to watch a movie or tape
your favorite show.
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VCR Basics
STOP PAUSE
TV
AUX
DVD
SAT
• CABLE
- TRACKING +
RECORD
FR.ADV
EDIT
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
SPEED
GO BACK
V
O
L
V
O
L
SEARCH
MUTE
INFO
MENU
OK
CLEAR
GUIDE
ANTENNA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
0
INPUT
VCR1
VCR2
ON • OFF
CH +
CH -
Remote Buttons
Your backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows in the dark.
Press this button to light the buttons on the remote. The remote buttons
remain lit when they are pressed within a few seconds of each other.
If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds, the light
turns off to conserve battery power.
The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your VCR.
If you have compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE components, you may be
able to control them without having to program the remote.
Component Buttons
AUX Turns on a compatible RCA or ProScan amplifier/receiver or
audio/video receiver. Can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA
auxiliary component.
DVD Controls a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player. Use
arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in DVD’s
menu system.
ON•OFF Turns VCR on or off when remote is set to control the VCR.
Also turns other compatible components on or off.
SAT•CABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE satellite
receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be
programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with the
ON•OFF button to turn on a compatible cable box (if programmed)
and sets the remote to control the cable box.
TV Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the remote
to control the TV. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on a
different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control
the TV.
VCR1 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets the
remote to control the VCR.
VCR2 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control VCR when it has been set up. Used with ON•OFF
button to turn on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE LaserDisc player
and sets remote to control the player.
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VCR Basics
VCR Function Buttons
ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the
VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator in VCR display
panel on or off.
Arrow Buttons ( ) Allow you to move through the menus, enter
data, and change settings of selected features.
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s channel
memory.
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or a timer recording.
EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when dubbing.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.
FR.ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame at a time
during play-pause.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and
then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to
switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR’s tuner. Line input
refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the
audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
MENU Displays and accesses menu system.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two
numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1
until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
ON•OFF Turns the VCR off or on.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to return to
playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback. Starts slow motion during
play-pause and decreases slow-motion speed.
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VCR Basics
STOP PAU SE
TV
AUX
DVD
SAT • CABLE
- TRACKING +
RECORD
FR.ADV
EDIT
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
SPEED
GO BACK
V
O
L
V
O
L
SEARCH
MUTE
INFO
MENU
OK
CLEAR
GUIDE
ANTENNA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
0
INPUT
VCR1
VCR2
ON • OFF
CH +
CH -
SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded
movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TV screen. Starts
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping during playback
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING - and + Let you manually reduce the streaks that may
appear on the picture during play or slow motion. Reduces picture
“jitter” during stop-action (paused) playback.
TV Function Buttons
ANTENNA Switches between antenna system on some TVs.
CH + and – Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV’s
channel memory.
CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel and
then select another using the number buttons. Press GO BACK to
switch between the two channels.
GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TV’s.
INFO Shows the TV’s status displays on the TV screen.
MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two
numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1
until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off.
VOL < and > Raises and lowers sound of TV.
TV Buttons
The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of ProScan,
RCA, and GE TVs.
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