USER’S
GUIDE
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Table of Contents .................... .l
Hooking Up the VCR..
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Setting Up the VCR..
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Using the Remote Control.. ....
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Playing a Tape
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Recording a Program ............ .19
References .............................
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Trouble Checks..
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important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this VCR to
rain or moisture.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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This symbol indicates “dangerous This symbol indicates important
voltage” inside the product
that instructions
accompanying the
presents a risk of electric shock or
product.
L personal injury.
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Cautions
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour &iter les chocs r%ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans
la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqfi au fond.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one way.
If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the VCR.
For U.S.A. - Operate VCR only on 120 volts, 60Hz AC power (normal house power).
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears the UL
listing mark, or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact
qualified service personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate it.
Note To Cable TV Installer
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This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
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(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
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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 en& as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card
allows us to ccintact 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 VCR.
Model No.
VR332
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration- i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories with VCR
Insert Batteries in Remote
Turn on the TV and VCR
Place Channels in the VCR’s Memory
Add or Remove Channels from the VCR’s Memory
Use lV*VCR Button
Set the Time and Date
Using the Remote Control
Component, VCR, and TV Buttons
10-11
Controlling a VCR
12
Controlling a TV
13
Playing a Tape
Recording
Operating Instructions
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature
Pause for Stop Action
Slow Motion
Picture Search
DISPLAY
Button
Frame Advance
Automatic and Manual Tracking
Time Counter
Pro-tect PlusTM Locking Feature
Commercial Scan
Time Search
Go-To Search
a Program
Types of Recordings
Basic Recording - Operating Instructions
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel
Recording Speeds
Recording Pause
Express Recording (XPR)
Recording While You’re Away
Select a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Viewing Channel
VCR Plus+ Setup and Recording
Timer Recording
Checking or Clearing a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes
References
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Location of Controls
Front Panel
Back and Display Panel
Trouble Checks
Specifications
Cleaning the VCR
Limited Warranty
Index
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29
30-31
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34-36
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Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 5 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable connection.
It is the easier of
the two and additional accessories may not be needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with audio and video jacks)
using a signal splitter. This connection may improve the picture quality as well as convenience of
operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1.
2.
Optional Hookups
How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna -Turn to page 3.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to page 3.
C. Cable System - Go to question 2.
What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box - Turn to page 3.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to page 4.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as I-IBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. - Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering questions 1 and 2 above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TVWCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation - use of TVWCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR.
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Cable Box to UnscramMe All Channels
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1.
Set the
CH3 CH4
switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TVWCR button to watch the VCR.
2. Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, W, and
cable box.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation - use of TVWCR button not
required.
1.
Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, W, and
cable box.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR.
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cable System
With
Cable Box t0
UnsCramble Pay channels
(such as HBO, Siiowfime, Pay-per-view etc.1
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple
connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the
CH3 CH4 switch on
back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV*VCR button to watch the VCR.
2.
Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation - use of TVWCR button
not
required.
1. Connect as
shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch
the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through
the VCR.
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Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1.
Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune
the recording VCR to this channel
to receive the signal from the playback VCR.
3.
Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation use of TM/CR button not required.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 5
and then modify with this connection.
2.
Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
You will select the line (audio/video) input on
the recording VCR to receive the signal from
the playback VCR.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
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or Cabls Box
RF ‘&axial Cable
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3,4, or 5.
Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
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2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Tbrn on the TV.
A. Turn on the TV.
B. If you used one of the basic hookups, tune the TV to the channel selected with the
CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
If you used one of the advanced hookups, tune the TV to the TV’s video input.
(See TV owner’s manual for details.)
4. TWn on the VCR.
A. Press
VCR1
on the remote.
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Startup
5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
Channels 2 through 13 including line input (VIDEO IN) are in the
VCR’s memory when you first turn it on. Pressing CHANNEL up or
down stops on these channels. To get additional channels available
on your antenna or cable system, you must use the Auto-Search
Channels feature of the VCR. If you ever change cable or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto-Search channels again.
A. Press VCR1 to set remote to control VCR.
B. Press MENWPROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen. If the menu does not appear on the TV screen:
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Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as CH3 CH4
switch on VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to TV’s
manual).
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Press VCR1 and then press MENbPROG.
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If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator in display
panel - it should be on. Press TVWCR to turn it on.
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Check the connections.
C. Press 4 to select CHANNEL SETUP.
D. Press 1 to begin Auto-Search Channels.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes about
one to two minutes. The TV will then tune to the lowest channel
found. Pressing CHANNEL up or down will select only the
active channels.
The VCR automatically selects ANTENNA or CABLE of the
Tuning Mode feature in the CHANNEL SETUP menu. If you
need to change the setting manually, press 3.
6. Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of the channels are
not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch them.
A. Press VCR1 .
B. Press MENU*PROG on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
C. Press 4 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel numbers or
using CHANNEL up and down buttons.
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VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
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CHANNEL SETUP
1 Auto-Search Channels
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Tuning Mode: ANTENNA
4 Sat./Cable Box Setup
0 Exit to Main Menu
CHANNEL SETUP
Auto-Search Channels
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
is presently ADDED
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Startup
7. Use TVWCR button.
Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups.
When using one of the basic hookups, the TVWCR button lets you
switch between the picture coming from the VCR or the picture
from the TV. This button allows you to record a program on the
VCR while watching another channel on the TV. Details are on page
19.
A. Press VCR1 to set the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press TVWCR to see the picture from the VCR.
The VCR indicator lights in the display panel.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the VCR.
The channel number changes on the TV screen.
D. Press TVWCR to see the TV channels.
The VCR indicator does not light in the display panel. Change
channels using the TV’s remote.
E. Return the TV to the VCR viewing channel - CH3 or CH4.
F. Press VCR1 , then TVWCR to switch back to the picture
from the VCR.
8. Set the time and date.
A. Press MENU*PROG on remote to see VCR MAIN MENU on the
TV screen.
B. Press 6 to display SET VCR CLOCK.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
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Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time
of 507. Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
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Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENLbPROG to remove the SET VCR CLOCK menu
from the TV screen and start the clock.
E. Press 0 to exit the menu system.
The time and date will appear on the TV screen
whenever you press DISPLAY.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR PLUS+ Programming
2 Timer Programming
3 Review Programs
4 Channel Setup
5 VCR Setup Options
6 Set VCR Clock
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SET VCR CLOCK
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(h'h:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to exit I
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Buttons
OFF
0
Tvwx VCR2
00
PLAY
VOLUME PREV CH CHANNE
MENU CLEAR SPEED EDIT
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Component Buttons
Press one of the buttons to set the remote to operate that component.
lv VCR2
Turns on a compatible RCA, GE,
Turns on a compatible RCA, GE,
or ProScan TV and sets the
or ProScan VCR and sets remote
remote to control the TV.
to control the VCR when it has
See page 13.
been setup. See page 22.
VCR1
Turns on a compatible RCA, GE,
or ProScan VCR and sets remote
to control the VCR.
VCR Function Buttons
Press VCR1 (VCR2) to set remote to control the VCR to use the function
buttons.
CHANNEL A/T
Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR’s channel
memory.
CLEAR
Resets time counter to 0:OO:OO.
Allows you to change entries
when setting the clock or VCR for
a VCR Plus+ or timer recording.
DISPLAY
Shows VCR operating displays
on the TV screen.
Displays the time counter.
EDIT
Signals two properly connected
VCRs to begin copying a tape.
See page 27.
F.ADV
(Frame Advance)
Lets you view one frame with
each press of the button when
tape is in stop-action pause.
F.WD
(Fast Forward)
Fast forwards the tape when the
VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture in forward
motion during playback.
INPUT
Turns the line input (VIDEO IN)
on the TV screen on or off.
Line input refers to the signal
coming from the component
connected to the audio/video
jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU*PROG
Displays the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
Removes a menu from the
screen.
Numbers (0
through 9 & 100)
Select a channel up to 99 by
pressing two numbers.
Select a cable channel over 99 by
pressing 100 and then two
numbers.
Or, select a cable channel over 99
by pressing and holding 1 until
1 -- appears on the screen. Then
press the other two numbers.
OFF
Turns off VCR when remote is set
control the VCR.
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