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CASSETTE
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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.
Cautions
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
I RISKOF8.EClI:_ SHOCK_
DO NOT OPEN /
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label on the back of the product for the proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the
user's authority to operate it.
instructions accompanying the
This symbol indicates important
product.
Note To 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 VCR.
Model No. VR509
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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Table of Contents
Important Information
Warnings
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer
Product Registration.
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup 2
Antenna or Cable System Without a
Cable System With Cable Box to
Cable System With Cable Box to
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying
Setting Up the VCR
Startup
Using the Remote Control
Controlling a TV 11
VCR Function Buttons 12-13
TV Function Buttons 13
Playing a Tape
Operating Instructions
Using the Playback Features
Cable Box 3
Unscramble All Channels 4
Unscramble Pay Channels Only__ 5
Tapes 6
Check Accessories With VCR 7
Insert Batteries in Remote 7
Turn on the TV 8
Turn on the VCR 8
Place Channels in VCR's Memory _ 8
Add or Remove Channels from
VCR's Memory 9
Select a Language/Choisissez une
Langue 9
Set the Time and Date 9
Use TV*VCR Button 10
Set Auto TV/VCR Feature 10
Auto Play Feature
Pause for Stop-Action
Picture Search _ 15
Frame Advance ............. 16
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Slow Motion 16
Automatic Tracking 16
Manual Tracking 16
DISPLAY Button 17
Time Counter 17
Commercial Scan 18
Index Search 18
Zero Search 19
Recording a Program
Types of Recordings 20
Recording Speeds 20
Recording Pause 20
Basic Recording -
Operating Instructions 21
Watch a TV Channel While VCR
is Recording a Different Channel ___ 21
Express Recording (XPR) 22
Recording While You're Away
Timer Recording 23
Checking or Clearing
Timer Recordings 24
Timer Recording From the
VCR's Line Input 24
Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes 25
References
Location of Controls
Front Panel 26
Back Panel 27
Display Panel 28
Specifications 29
Cleaning the VCR 29
Trouble Checks 30-31
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15
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Limited Warranty 32
Index 33
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Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on pages 3 through 6 are divided into two hookup types: Basic (A) and
Advanced (B).
The basic hookups show 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 hookups show the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver
(TV with audio and video jacks). 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.
O. 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.
G. 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 the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on page 6.
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Antenna or Cable System W'dthout a Cable Box
A. Basic hookup. _'1
Use this hookup for a simple connection
i
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
TVoVGRbutton to watch theVCR.
2,
Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3,
Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
4.
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From Antenna
or Cable 3oo/75 Ohm
Adapter Back of VCR
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"............. "", RF Coaxial Cable
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75 to 75/300 Ohm
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Antenna
Back of TV
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Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TVeVCR button not
required.
1, Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
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You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF. See
page 10.
S-VIDEO
Back of VCR Adapter or Cable
300/75 Ohm FromAntenna
VIDEO AUDIO OR
_ RFOUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
RIGHT_
OUTAUDIO IN
MONO
Back of TV
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Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
A. Basic hookup. [_
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
From Cable
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.VGR button to watch theVCR.
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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Cable Box RFCoa*i*
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VIDEO AUDIO
Back of TV
Back of VCR
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TV,VGR button not
required.
1, Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VOR feature to OFF. See
page 10.
Caution: The unauthorized recording
of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
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From Cable ......
Back of VCR Cable
VIDEO AUDIO _ ANT IN
S.VIDEO
@ MONO /ANTENNA
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Back of TV
Cable Box
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RFOUT
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
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Cable System W dhCable Box to Unscramble Pay Charmels Only
(such as HBO, Show'dme, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
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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1_ Cable Box RFCoaxial
Cable
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v_% !:i VHF
!i UHF ::Antenna
Back of TV
El
Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality and more convenient
operation -- use of TVaVCR button not
required.
1. Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
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You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
From Cable .......
Splitter
1 Signal !____IN _)OUT
Audio/Video Cables
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
Cable Box
S-VIDEO
Back of VCR
VIDEO AUDIO (. "_)).}))
I_IGHT
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OUT AUDIO IN
MONO ANTENNA
ANT. IN
RFOUT
CABLE/
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Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
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.
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Playback VCR
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box ...... ..... .......................... ,
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Recording VCR (supplied)
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Cables _'_1_- - or - - 1
Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy
quality and more convenient operation -- use of
TV,VCR 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.
If your other VCR is stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
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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 satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may
infringe the rights of others.
Playback VCR (only)
VIDEO AUDIO
Recording VCR Audio/VideoCables
Audio/Video -- or - RFCoaxial Cable
Cables I (supplied)
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Use the hookup to the TV
as previously selected on
pages 3, 4, or 5.
ANT, IN
From Antenna, Cable
or Cable Box
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Startup
1. Check accessories with VCR.
Contact your dealer if any items arc missing.
Remote
(Stock No. 233455)
2 "AA" Batteries
3 _ %
RF Coaxial Cable
(Stock No. 221392)
2. Insert batteries in remote.
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Startup
3. Turn on the TV.
A. luz_L _,lLthe I\,.
B. If you used one ot tile basle hu_,kup_, tul_t' the IV
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. Turn on the VCR.
A. Press VCR on the remote.
5. Place channels in the VCR's memory.
The first time you turn on the VCR or after a power
interruption, perform the AUTO CHANNEL 8EARGH
so that your VCR can locate the channels available
through your signal type---cable or antenna. The
signal type is automatically selected when you perform
the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH function. Also, if you
change the signal type, you will need to perform AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH again.
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
CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR or the
TV's video input (refer to TV's manual).
• Press VCR, then press MENU again.
• If you use a basic hookup, check VCR indicator
in display panel - it should be on. Press
TV,VGR to turn it on.
• Check the connections.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 45
Press any key to cancel
VCR MAIN MENU
I Timer Recordings
2 Set CLock
3 Channels
B. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
C. Press 1 to begin AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH.
The VCR automatically selects CABLE (cable TV)
I Auto Channel Search
2 AddlRemove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
CHANNELS
or ANTENNA. If you need to change the setting
manually, press 3.
Wait until the channel numbers stop changing. This
0 Exit
takes about one to two minutes. The TV will then tune
to the lowest channel found. Pressing CHAN on the
remote or CHANNEL on the VCR up or down will select
only the active channels.
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Startup
6. Add or remove
channels from the VCR's memory.
You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are
not active, have weak signals, or you do not want to watch
them.
We recommend channels be placed in memory using the
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH feature described on the previous page
before adding or removing channels. All Channel (TV 02-69,
CATV 03 -125 and VID1 ) were placed in memory at the factory.
A. Press VCR on the remote.
B. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU on
the TV screen.
C. Press 3 to display the CHANNELS menu.
D. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS menu.
E. Follow the directions on the screen.
F. Add or remove more channels by entering channel
numbers or using CHAN up or down on the remote or
CHANNEL up or down on the VCR.
7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue.
You can select the language for the displays on the VCR.
A. Press MENU on the remote to see the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 5 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
C. Select English or French.
• Press 1 to select English.
• Press 2 to select Frangais (French).
VCR MAIN MENU
I Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
ADDIREMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 08
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
VCR MAIN MENU
I Timer Recordings
2 Set Clock
3 Channels
4 Preferences
5 Language
LANGUAGE/LANGUE
Select a Ibanguage.
Choisissez une tangue.
l_Engtish (anglais)
2 French (fran_ais)
Press MENU to continue
8. Set the time and date.
When you first turn on the VCR, --:-- appears in the
clock area of the VCR's display panel.
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A. Press MENU on remote to display the VCR MAIN MENU
on the TV screen.
B. Press 2 to display SET TIME AND DATE.
C. Enter the time and date with the number buttons on the
remote.
• Press 0 before single-digit numbers.
Example: press 0, then 5, then 0, then 7 for a time of
5:07. Press I for AM or 2 for PM.
• Press CLEAR on the remote to change incorrect entries.
D. Press MENU on remote to remove SET TIME AND DATE
from the TV screen and start the clock. The time will
appear in the VCR's display panel and the time and date
will appear on the TV screen when you press DISPLAY.
VCR MAIN MENU
Timer Recordings
Set Clock
SET TIME AND DATE
_ .....
Time(_mm )
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
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