USER’S
GUIDE
VR501B
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
i
Introduction
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this VCR
to rain or moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, 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.
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).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user’s authority to operate it.
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.
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 VCR.
Model No.______________________________________________________________________
Serial No. _____________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
VR501B
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Product Registration
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
Introduction
Important Information
Warnings, Cautions, Note to Cable TV Installer, and Product Registration___ i
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup _________________________________________________ 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box _____________________ 3
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels___________ 4
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels _____ 5
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes _________________________ 6
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Check Accessories with VCR_____________________________________ 7
Insert Batteries in Remote _______________________________________ 7
Turn on the TV and VCR ________________________________________ 7
Place Channels in the VCR's Memory _____________________________ 8
Add or Remove Channels from the VCR's Memory _________________ 8
Select the Language/Seleccione el Idioma _________________________ 9
Use TV•VCR Button____________________________________________ 9
Set the Time and Date___________________________________________ 9
Using the Remote Control
VCR Function Buttons____________________________________________ 10-11
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions ______________________________________________ 12
Using the Playback Features
Auto Play Feature _____________________________________________ 13
Picture Search_________________________________________________ 13
DISPLAY Button ______________________________________________ 14
Time Counter _________________________________________________ 14
Zero Search___________________________________________________ 15
Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) _____________________________ 15
Slow Motion__________________________________________________ 15
Pause for Stop Action __________________________________________ 16
Frame Advance _______________________________________________ 16
Automatic and Manual Tracking ________________________________ 16
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings ________________________________________________ 17
Recording Speeds_____________________________________________ 17
Recording Pause and Stopping a Recording ______________________ 17
Basic Recording – Operating Instructions ______________________________ 17
Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel ________ 17
Express Recording and Stopping an Express Recording _________________ 18
Recording While You're Away
Select Cable Box Viewing Channel_______________________________ 19
Setting a Timer Recording ______________________________________ 20
Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings __________________________ 21
Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input______________________ 21
Stopping a Timer Recording ____________________________________ 21
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes _______________________ 22
Copying and Editing Using Compatible Remote ________________________22
References
Specifications ______________________________________________________ 23
Cleaning the VCR __________________________________________________ 23
Location of Controls
Front Panel ___________________________________________________ 24
Back Panel____________________________________________________ 25
Display Panel _________________________________________________ 25
Trouble Checks__________________________________________________ 26-27
Limited Warranty __________________________________________________ 28
Index _____________________________________________________________ 29
Table of Contents
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2
Hooking Up the VCR
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. 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.
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 HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. – Turn to page 5.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
Optional Hookups
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.
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
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 and TV.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
3
Hooking Up the VCR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
Back of VCR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
OR
From Antenna
or Cable
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
From Antenna
or Cable
OR
Back of TV
300/75 Ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Audio/Video Cables
Signal
Splitter
Back of VCRBack of VCR
RF
Coaxial Cable
A
B
4
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
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.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial Cable
RF Coaxial
Signal
Splitter
(supplied)
Cable Box
Cable
OUTIN
RF Coaxial
Cable
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
IN
OUT
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
Back of VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
INOUT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1. Set the 3CH.4 switch on back of VCR to
either channel 3 or 4.
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.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation — use of the TV•VCR button is
not required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
Tune the TV to its video input to watch the
VCR. View all pay channels through the VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUTIN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
A
B
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Signal
Splitter
Cable Box
OUTIN
RF Coaxial Cable
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
IN
Audio/Video Cables
S-VIDEO
Back of TV
OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO
L /
MONO
Back of VCR
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
IN
3 CH. 4
VIDEO
INPUT
INOUT
CABLE /
ANTENNA
6
Hooking Up the VCR
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT TO TV
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
IN
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
Playback VCR
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
Recording VCR
Audio/Video
Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
or
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
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 3CH.4 switch on the playback
VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
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.
5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation —
use of the TV•VCR button is 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.
4.
Select the line (audio/video) input on the
recording VCR to receive the signal from the
playback VCR.
Continue to page 7.
Continue to page 7.
B
A
Caution: The unauthorized recording of
television programs and other materials
may infringe the rights of others.
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
Recording VCR
AUDIO1 VIDEO1
OUT
Audio/Video
Cables
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
Playback VCR (only)
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT TO TV
3 CH. 4
Audio/Video
Cables
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
3 CH. 4
or
pages 3, 4, or 5.
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items are missing.
2. Insert batteries in remote.
3. Turn 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
3CH.4 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. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press POWER on the remote. The POWER and VCR indicators light in the VCR’s
display panel. The TIMER indicator flashes until the time is set.
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Setting Up the VCR
Remote
(Stock No. 221347)
CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT
F. ADV
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
123
546
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
REC
FF
REW
CHAN
POWER
DISPLAY
TV•VCR
PREV CH
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221383)
2 “AA” Batteries
Startup
continued on next page
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5. Place channels in the VCR’s memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, the VCR displays a message on the TV screen
prompting you to perform AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS. If
the message does not appear, go to step A below.
If the message appears, follow the directions on the screen.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This takes
about one to two minutes. The TV tunes to the lowest
channel found. Then, pressing CHAN up or down selects only
the active channels.
If you ever need to manually SETUP CHANNELS on the
VCR because you change cable or antenna signals:
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV
screen. If this menu does not appear:
• Make sure TV is tuned to same channel as the 3CH.4
switch on the VCR or the TV’s video input (refer to
TV’s manual).
• If you use a basic hookup, check the VCR indicator in
display panel — it should be on. Press TV•VCR to
turn it on.
• Check the connections.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
C. Press 1to begin AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV) or
ANTENNA. 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.
You must place channels in memory using the AUTO-
SEARCH CHANNELS feature described above before you can
add or remove channels.
A. Press MENU on the remote to display the VCR MAIN
MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNEL SETUP menu.
C. Press 2to display the ADD/REMOVECHANNEL menu.
D. Follow the directions on the screen.
E. Add or remove more channels using the CHANup and
down buttons.
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER PROGRAMMING
2 REVIEW PROGRAMS
3 CHANNEL SETUP
AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE...
THEN PRESS CH UP
CHANNEL SETUP
1 AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
3 TUNING MODE: CABLE
4 CABLE BOX SETUP
0 EXIT TO MAIN MENU
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER PROGRAMMING
2 REVIEW PROGRAMS
3 CHANNEL SETUP
CHANNEL SETUP
1 AUTO-SEARCH CHANNELS
2 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNEL
CH 03
IS PRESENTLY ADDED
PRESS CLEAR TO REMOVE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
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