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ProScan PSVR74 User Manual

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servicing to qualified service personnel.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture,
Caution: ]o reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour dviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousserjusqL_ 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.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning
this 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, PSVR74 Serial No. Purchase Date:
Dealer/Add ress/Phone:
First Things First ......................................................... 3
Setting Upthe VCR .................................................... 7
Using the Menus to Set
Up Features .......................................................................................................................8
Language ......................................................................................................................8
Digital satellite system Setup .................................................................................8
Cable Box Setup ......................................................................................................10
VCR Channels List ....................................................................................................12
To Auto Channel Search ...................................................................................12
To Change the Signal Type ..............................................................................14
To Add or Remove Channels ...........................................................................14
Time and Date ...............................................................................................................14
Auto Clock Set Feature ..........................................................................................15
Set the Time Zone ...............................................................................................15
Set Daylight Savings ..........................................................................................16
Set the Time and Date Manually ........................................................................16
VCR Plus+ Channels ...............................................................................................18
VCR Plus+ Worksheet .............................................................................................19
Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu ......................................20
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .................................................................................20
Auto Play ...................................................................................................................21
Auto TV/VCR..............................................................................................................21
EnergySaver ..............................................................................................................22
Front Panel (VCR Display) .....................................................................................22
Tape Speed ................................................................................................................22
VOR Basics ............................................................... 23
Remote Buttons ...........................................................................................................24
Component Buttons ...............................................................................................24
VCR Function Buttons ...........................................................................................25
TV Function Buttons ...............................................................................................26
Playing a Tape ...............................................................................................................27
Automatic Rewind ......................................................................................................27
Tape Eject .......................................................................................................................27
Recording .......................................................................................................................28
Check the Safety Tab .............................................................................................28
Recording ................................................................. 29
Recording features ......................................................................................................30
Express Recording (XPR)........................................................................................30
Program Express ......................................................................................................31
Timer Recording .......................................................................................................31
Timer Recording With VCR Plus+ .......................................................................33
Setting Up the Channel List ............................................................................33
Using VCR Plus+ ..................................................................................................33
Stopping a Timer Recording ................................................................................34
Reviewing and Clearing Programs .....................................................................35
Editing a Timer Program .......................................................................................35
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Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) ............36
Recording Audio Only ............................................................................................36
Playing Back Audio Only ..................................................................................37
Using Two VCRsfor Copying and Editing Tapes............................................37
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ....................................................................38
Program The Remote ................................................. 39
About Programming the Remote ...........................................................................40
Testing the Remote .................................................................................................40
Programming the Remote ....................................................................................40
Using the Remote to Control a Device.............................................................41
Other Features .......................................................... 43
COMMERCIALIblbADVANCE .....................................................................................44
MOVlEI_I_ADVANCE ...................................................................................................47
Picture Search Options ..............................................................................................49
Pro-Tect Plu£ MLocking Feature ..............................................................................52
Tracking ..........................................................................................................................52
Time Counter ................................................................................................................53
On-Screen Displays .....................................................................................................53
Audio Set-Up Features ...............................................................................................54
Connections ............................................................. 57
Connecting Your VCR.................................................................................................58
Jacks and Cables ......................................................................................................58
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................................................59
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections ............................................59
Don't Forget About the Auto TV/VCRFeature ...............................................59
TV With RFJack Only .............................................................................................60
TV With Audio/Video Jacks...................................................................................61
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble
Pay Channels Only ...........................................................................................62
TV With RFJack 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
Troubleshooting Tips...................................................................................................69
Questions and Answers About COMMERCIALII_I_ADVANCE .........................73
Specifications ...............................................................................................................74
Cleaning the VCR.........................................................................................................74
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................75
Glossary ..........................................................................................................................76
index ................................................................................................................................77
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HI, MY NAME IS MICHELE...
and I wrote this User's Guide. It's my job to see that you have a rewarding user manual experience. You'll find that I've arranged this manual to clearly explain all your VCR's features.
1 FIRST THINGS FIRST
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READ THE FIRST THREE SECTIONS
The first three sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR, show you how to set theVCR up, and use the on-screen menus. Reading these
sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR.
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WHAT'S LEFT?
The rest of the book highlights playback and
recording information, contains a detailed Connections section, and a Reference section that
includes troubleshooting tips, limited warranty,
and index.
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READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder.
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STEP 1 : UNPACK WHAT'S IN THE BOX
The following items come packed in the box:
VCR
Remote control
RF antenna cable
STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place batteries in remote, matching the + and - ends of each
battery to the diagram inside the 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 TVjacks For a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a better
connection. In order to hear stereo and hi-fi sound From the VCR, the audio/video jacks must be used. Refer to the Connections section,
toward the back of the manual.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the 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 ANTENNA connectors with RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or channel
4--the channel you want to use on your TV,
If you connect your VCR using the AUDIONIDEOjacks with
audio/video cables, select the TV's video input to see the signal, See the TV Owner's Manual.
STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR
Press ON-OFF on the VCR's front panel or VCR1 on the remote to
turn on the VCR.
STEP 7: 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.
During the one-time setup process, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon after, the VCR clock will set itself and over night your VCR Plus+ channel list will be input for you. You can continue to use your VCR,just turn it off before midnight.
Select a language
Choisissez une Iangue.
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Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete. Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR configuration.
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA jacks to connect yourVCR, tune your TV to
channel 3 or 4. When using the AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to theTV's video input.
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QuickSet Guide
If you choose not to use the QuickSet Guide to set up theVCR, you can exit
now and return to the guide through Setup in theVCR MAIN MENU.
If the menu does not appear:
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3CH.4 switch or
TV's video line input.
Make sure 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 the VCR options individually, then go to the next section.
If you ever need to manually enter setup.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 5 to display the Setup menu QuickSet Guide
STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS
When you've completed the QuickSet Guide, try out the VCR's regular on-screen menus. The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change menu items. For example, to change the Auto Play setting, you would do the following:
1. PressMENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
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2 Timer Recordings 3 Time
4 Channels 5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language O Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
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
3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF.
Using the Arrow Buttons
You can also use the arrow buttons on the remote andVCR's front panel
to access and select menu items.
Use the up and down arrows to
highlight a menu item, then press MENU to select or change it. You can
also set or change some of theVCR's features (e.g,, setting the clock,)
Use the left and right arrows to move
from one location to another, such as
moving from hours to minutes when
setting up a timer program,
Remote Control
MENU
Front Panel
CHANNEL
TRACKING
CLEAR MENU INFO
CHANNEL
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SET-UP FEATURES
This section details the features included in the
QuickSet Guide (see previous section), as well as
several additional ones.
• Select a Language
• Set up for a Digital Satellite System
• Set Up for a Cable Box
• Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel
Search)
Auto Clock Set Feature
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Set theTime and Date Manually
Set upVCR Plus+ Channels
Set the Remote VCRIlVCR2 feature
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Set the Auto Play feature
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
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Set the EnergySaver feature
Set the Front Panel Brightness feature
Set the preferred Tape Speed
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USING THE MENUS TO SET UP FEATURES
You can set up features by using the menu system. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a
few others you may want to set up before you begin using your VCR.
LANGUAGE
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will appear
in that language.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
MeN MAIN MENU
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2 Timer Recordings 3 Time
4 Channels 5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language O Exit
2, Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
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2 Fran_ais
Press MENU to continue
3. Select English or Francais (French),
DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM SETUP
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer
recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver is turned on. Position the satellite receiver
above the VCR as shown in the Connections section.
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
On-Screen Menus }
Not all theVCR screens are shown in this manual when explaining the features.
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VCR MAIN MENU
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2 Timer Recordings 3 Time
4 Channels 5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language O Exit
2. Press4 to display CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
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2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup
O Exit
3. Press6 to select DSSSETUP.
DSS SETUP
On what channel does the VCR receive signals
from the DSS receiver?
Enter 01 125 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel
4, Enter the output channel of your satellite receiver, usually 03, 04,
or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms that it receives all DSS signals on the specified channel.
5,
DSS SETUP
The VCR wi II now
receive all signals from the DSS receiver
on channel 03
Press MENU to continue
Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite Receiver
from the Satellite Receiver Code List.
DSS SETUP
Enter the code for your DSS receiver from the
list in your User's
Manual
Press MENU to cancel
Satellite Receiver Codes
ProScan .....................................................00
GE ................................................................00
RCA .............................................................00
Panasonic ..................................................01
Toshiba .......................................................02
Sony .............................................................03
Primestar ....................................... 04
Hughes Network ........................... 05
Dishnet (Echo) ............................... 06
I ThisVCR may not control all models ]of the brands that are shown.
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]-urn on your satellite receiver and tune it to channel 100 and then
press MENU. Follow the on-screen directions.
DSS SETUP
Please turn on your DSS Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.
Press MENU to continue
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the DSS
Setup is completed or canceled.
CABLE BOX SETUP
This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box. There are two steps:
The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable box signal.
The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer
or VCR Plus+ recordings. Position the remote-controllable cable
box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section.
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
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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
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2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
Cable Box Setup
ALL CHANNELS: enter two numbers
for output channel of your cable box on press INPUT.
ONLY SOME CHANNELS: if you only use the cable box to tune premium
channels. CANCEL SETUP: select to cancel.
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3. Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP. Then select one of the three
choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME 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
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box on channel 04
Press MENU to continue
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Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel.
Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote
control lane.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Can your cable box be operated wiLh a remote
conLrOI?
2 No
6, If your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune it to
channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Please turn on your Cable Box and tune
it to channel 2.
Press MENU LO continue
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Enter the code for your cable box From the cable box
code list.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the
list in your User's
Manual
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Press MENU to cancel
8, Select one of the choices and follow the on-screen instructions.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Did the cable box
tune to channel 9?
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2 No, try again 3 No, cancel setup
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled.
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 a list, it's possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active.
To Auto Channel Search
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
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2 Timer Recordings 3 Time
4 Channels 5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language O Exit
Cable Box Codes
ABC ............................... 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 53
Antronix ....................................................... 08, 09
Archer .............................................. 08, 09, 10, 11
Cabletenna .......................................................... 08
Cableview ............................................................ 08
Century ................................................................ 11
Citizen .................................................................. 11
Colour Voice ................................................ 12, 13
Comtronics .................................................. 14, 15
Contec ................................................................. 16
Eastern ................................................................. 17
Garrard ................................................................ 11
GO Electronics ................................................... 09
Gemini ........................................................... 18, 19
General Instrument ........................................... 03
Hamlin ........................................ 20, 21,22, 35, 45
Hitachi .................................................................. 03
Hytex .................................................................... 02
Jasco ...................................................................... 11
Jerrold ................... 03, 05, 07,18, 23, 24, 46, 053
Magnavox ............................................................. 25
Memorex ............................................................. 26
Movie Time ............................................. 02, 27, 28
NSC ......................................................... 02, 27, 28
Oak .......................................................... 02, 16, 29
Panasonic ...................................................... 48, 52
Paragon ................................................................ 26
Philips ...................... 11,12,13,19,25,30,31,32
Pioneer .......................................................... 33, 34
Pulsar .................................................................... 26
RCA ......................................................... 47, 49, 52
Realistic ................................................................ 09
Regal .............................................................. 22, 35
Regency ................................................................ 17
Rembrandt .......................................................... 03
Runco ................................................................... 26
Samsung ........................................................ 14, 34
Scientific Atlanta ............................. 06, 36, 37, 38
Signal .............................................................. 14, 18
Signature .............................................................. 03
SL Marx ................................................................ 14
Sprucer ................................................................. 52
Starcom ................................................... 07, 18, 53
Stargate ......................................................... 14, 18
Starquest .............................................................. 18
Tandy .................................................................... 40
Teleview ............................................................... 14
Tocom ..................................................... 04, 23, 41
Toshiba ................................................................. 26
Tusa ....................................................................... 18
TV86 ..................................................................... 27
Unika ....................................................... 08, 09, 11
United Artists ..................................................... 02
United Cable ....................................................... 53
Universal .......................................... 08, 09, 10, 11
Videoway ............................................................. 44
Viewstar ........................................... 15, 25, 27, 40
Zenith ...................................................... 26, 50, 51
ThisVCR may not control all models 1of the brands that are shown.
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2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
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2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCN Plus+ Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
3,
Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal are you using?
1 Cable TV 2 Antenna
0 Cancel
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Choices one and two are self-explanatory. If you choose Detect Automatically, the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR.
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. The lowest channel is tuned once the
search is complete. Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels.
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Auto Channel Search
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.
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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To Change the Signal T ype
This feature is useful if you cable signal goes out; you can switch to Antenna for alternate television viewing.
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press3 to change the Signal Type between Cable and Antenna.
To Add or Remove Channels
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak signals or you
don't want to watch them.
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
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
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channel you want to remove or add.
TIME AND DATE
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date. The Auto Clock feature which 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, The second way is entering the
time and date manually via the menu system,
I Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL up and down buttons access those channels active
in your VCR channel list,
You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number
buttons on the remote.
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AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time
Zone, and setting the Daylight-Savings feature, before the Auto Clock
feature works.
Set the T ime Zone
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
2 "rimer Recordings 3 "rime
4 Channels 5 Setup
6 Preferences 7 Audio
8 Language 0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
2 Auto Clock Set: ON 3 Set Time Zone
4 Set DaylighL Savings
O 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
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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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Set 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?
I Yes. DST is observed
2 No
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).
SET THE TIME AND DATE MANUALLY
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock through the menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
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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
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2 Auto Clock Set:: OFF 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings
Time data was not: found
0 Exit
Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour), remember to
include the extra hour for a timer recording falling within this time
frame.
In the Autumn, daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00AM (back one hour). Therefore, it can affect your recording length.
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3,
4,
Press1 to display the SETTIME AND DA-[E menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time
(hh:mm)
Date / /-
Press MENU to cancel
Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/98 Wednesday
Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set
TimelDate Display ]
Pressing INFO displaysthe time and
date on the screen,
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VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
If the automatic VCR Plus+ channels set-up was not successful or you wish to edit your VCR Plus+ channel list, you can enter the channels manually. Completing the worksheet with your local channels may make entering the data easier. The abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and Canada are provided.
1. Press4 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
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2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 DSS Setup
0 Exit
2.
Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ SETUP menu.
VCR PLUS+ SETUP
2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 4
a > > > 2 1
Use CH+/ to select Press O 9 to change
Press MENU to save
4.
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Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.
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 is for an example only,
Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for CableTV
(USA List)
_5 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 E! Enter tainment Television
92 Encore 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 41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2 43 TBS Atlanta
52 Turner Network Television 44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1 55 WGN Chicago
See next page for Canadian List
VCR Plus+ Setup /
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Set AutoVCR Plus+ to OFF when you enter the channels manually. Set AutoVCR Plus+ to ON to have theVCR automatically update the
VCR Plus+ channel list.
VCR PLUS+ WORKSHEET
Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number
Cable-TV Station Number** You Receive the
Name Station On*
HBO 33
ESPN 34
*Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.
**Check your local listing for broadcast orVCR Plus+ channel number assigned,
Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for CableTV
(Canadian List)
44 Arts & Entertainment 61 Cable News Network 73 CBC Newsworld
60 Country MusicTelevision Canada 37 Discovery Channel Canada 63 Family Channel Canada 90 House of Commons
51 The Learning Channel 82 Life Network
34 Movie Max (Western Canada Only) 34 Movie Pix (Eastern Canada Only)
48 MuchMusic Network 52 Nashville Network 98 Reseau de I'lnformation
43 The Sports Network 46 TV5 (TV Cinq) Quebec 71 VisionTV:Canada's Faith Network
31 Women'sTelevision Network 38 YouthTV, Canada Inc,
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VCR Plus+ Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a completeVCR Plus+ channel list for your viewing area or contact your cable company. Using the list may save you some time.
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ADDITIONAL SET UP FEATURES IN
THE PREFERENCES MENU
The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES
menu.
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
mi..m
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
2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance
O Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
REMOTE VCRI/VCR2 OPTION
The VCR's remote controls 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.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2 button
to change.
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Remote Control Option
Remember you must pressVCR1 or VCR2 on the remote--whichever you
selected in the menu--before the remote will operate theVCR.
PREFERENCES
2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance
O Exit
PREFERENCES
2 Auto Play: ON 3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00 5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 "rape Speed: SLP 7 Commercial Advance
O 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 do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically.
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. This only applies if
you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TVjacks of your
VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 or your T_/
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.
Auto TVIVCR
Pressing TV.VCR on the VCR (ANTENNA on remote) will still switch
between theVCR andTV modes. VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
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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 SLR
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.
LP (Long Play) Your VCR is capable of playing back tapes recorded in LR You cannot
record in the LP speed. SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time of tapes recorded in SR Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, picture search, and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed.
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr T-160 2Hr 8Hr
40Min
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LEARN THE BASICS TO GET
YOU STARTED
These VCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying yourVCR. 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.
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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 1urns on a compatible ProScan or RCA amplifier receiver or audio/video receiver. Used with the ON *OFF button to turn on a
compatible component (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the 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 1urns 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 ]-urns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and setsthe remote to control the VCR.
VCR2 3-urns 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.
VCRE ON'Off TV
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT.CABLE
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