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WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous
_L This symbol indicates _k voltage" inside the product that
important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or
accompanying the product, personal injury.
Cautions
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs dlectriques, 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 located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder isprovided 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.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your
VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various
solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials
used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/
polisher is recommended.
Product Registration
Please fil) out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows usto 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 receiver.
ModetNo. VR555
SerialNo.
PurchaseDate:
DealerlAddresslPhone:
VCR PJu$+,AliSet_and P_usCodeare registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCRPlus+System ismanufactured under the licensefrom Demstar Development Corporation.
COMMERCIAL AOVANCEand MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT,Inc,; a Jerry Iggulden invention licer_ed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises,
First Things First ..................................................... 3
Initial Setup ............................................................... 5
Setting up the VCR ................................................ 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ........................ 8
Language Selection .............................................. 8
Cable Box Setup ................................................... 9
VCR Channels List ............................................... 10
Auto Channel Search ................................... 10
To Change the Signal Type ......................... 11
Adding or Removing Channels ................... 12
Time and Date .................................................... 12
Auto Clock Set Feature ................................ 12
Setting the Time Zone ........................... 1_3
Setting Daylight-Saving Time ................ 13
Set the Time and Date Manually ................ 14
VCR Plus+ System Channels ............................... 15
VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ..................... 16
Additional Set-up Features ................................ 17
Remote VCR1NCR2 Option ......................... 17
Auto Play ...................................................... 18
EnergySaver .................................................. 18
Front Panel Brightness ................................. 18
Preferred Tape Speed .................................. 18
Set Auto Repeat ........................................... 19
VCR Basics ............................................................... 21
Remote Buttons ...................................................... 22
Component Buttons ........................................... 22
VCR Function Buttons ........................................ 22
TV Function Buttons .......................................... 23
Playing a Tape ......................................................... 24
Recording ................................................................ 25
Check the Safety Tab ......................................... 25
Recording ................................................................ 27
Recording Features ................................................. 28
Express Recording (XPR) .................................... 28
Timer Recording ................................................. 29
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System .... 30
Setting Up the Channel List .................. 30
Using the VCR Plus+ System .................. 30
Stopping a Timer Recording ........................ 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs .............. 32
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ... 33
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Program the Remote .......................................... 35
About Programming the Remote .......................... 36
Programming the Remote to Control a TV ........... 36
Operating the TV ............................................... 36
Other Features ...................................................... 39
Commercial Advance .............................................. 40
Marking .............................................................. 41
Playback .............................................................. 42
Display ................................................................ 42
Movie Advance ....................................................... 43
Picture Search Options ........................................... 45
Forward and Reverse Search ............................. 45
Slow Motion ....................................................... 45
Frame Advance ................................................... 45
Index Search ....................................................... 46
Zero Search ......................................................... 46
Tracking ................................................................... 47
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature ............................. 47
Time Counter .......................................................... 48
On-screen Displays .................................................. 48
Connections ........................................................... 49
Connecting Your VCR ............................................. 50
Jacks and Cables ................................................. 50
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ........... 50
AudioNideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .. 50
Choosing a VCR Connection ............................. 51
Advantages of AN Cable Connections ....... 51
TV with RF Jack Only ................................... 52
TV with AN Jacks ......................................... 53
TV with AN Jacks and Cable Box to Un-
scramble Pay Channels Only ...................... 54
Reference ................................................................ 55
Front Panel .............................................................. 56
Display Panel ........................................................... 57
Back Panel ............................................................... 58
Troubleshooting Tips .............................................. 59
Questions and Answers About
Commercial Advance ............................................. 63
How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ......... 64
Specifications .......................................................... 65
Cleaning the VCR .................................................... 65
Warranty ................................................................. 66
Index ........................................................................ 67
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR...
To help you get started using yourVCR with as little
reading as possible,we've put all the basic information
needed in the first three sections. There's even an initial
setup feature the first time you turn on theVCR that
walks you through several set up steps at once.
GE'I-FING STARTE D
Before this first step, though, learning about the time and
date, your remote control's features, working with
channels, and basic video tape operations are essential to
get all you can out of theVCR. Once you are comfortable
with these features, feel free to refer to other sections
because they cover more detailed information.
WHAT REMAI NS?
The final sections of this manual contain playback and
recording information, a detailed Connections section for
various set ups, and a Reference section that has
troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and an index.
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
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These note boxes give you tips for
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STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF coaxial cable
• AAA Batteries
STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN
TH E 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 the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cove_
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 ANT IN and RFOUT jacks for
a good signal as shown to the right.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section for
additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
VCR
TV
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA_
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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 orthe TV's video input.
• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors
with RFcoaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3
or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on your TV.
If connecting the VCR using the Audio/Video (AN) jacks
with A/V cables, select the TV's video line input with
the remote control's INPUT button to see the signal
(see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the
References section of this manual for more information).
STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR
Press POWER on the VCR's front panel or the VCR button on
the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time the VCR is
turned on, a menu screen appears. This is the start of an
interactive set up which helps you pick different options for
your VCR.
STEP 7: INITIAL SETUP
The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks which
language you prefer to use for your VCR. Use the remote
control's number buttons to select options.
Select a Language.
Selecclone un idioma.
Choisissez une Langue.
1 English
2 EspanoL
3 Franca_s
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for EspaSol(Spanish), or 3 for Fran_ais
(French).
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
setup is complete.
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VCR Viewing Channel
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AIV inputJoutput jacks Channel 314 switch
When using the ANT IN and RFOUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
The 3-4 switch on the back of the
VCR determines which TV channel
is used to see VCR output.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect your VCR, tune your TV to
the TV's video input channel with the
INPUT button on your remote control.
For more information about video
line input, see, "How to Find Your
TV's Video Input Channel" in the
References section of this manual.
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If the menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4
switch or the TV's video line input (see "How to Find Your
TV's Video Input Channel" in the References section).
• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to
the next section.
STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS
The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change
your VCR's preferences. For example, to select a different
preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during
the initial set up, do the following:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR RAIN MENU
1VCR PLUS+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 ChanneLs
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
SeLect a Language.
1>English
2 Espanot
3 Francals
Press MENU to continue
3.
On the remote control, press one (1) for English, two (2) for
Spanish, and three (3) for French.
All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways
using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.
See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for
detailed information about accessing menus,
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ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND
ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES
Below is a list of features, many of which need to be set up
before using yourVCR for the first time. Essential features
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are handled during the initial setup, but all features can be I •
accessed through the Preferences menu. I
To get the most out of the VCR, make sure to refer
to this section.
SETTING UP THE VCR
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• Language
• Cable Box Set Up
• VCR Channel List
(Auto Channel Search)
Auto Clock Set
• Daylight-SavingTime
and Time Zone
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• Time and Date
• VCR Plus+ System Channels
Remote VCR I/VCR2
• Auto Play*
• EnergySaveP
• Front Panel Brightness*
Preferred Tape Speed*
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* Features that are not handled during the VCR's
quickset initial setup and need to be set rnanuatly
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USING THE MENU TO SET UP
FEATURES
You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote
control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen
instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.
For each numbered selection on the menus, use the same
numbered button on the remote control to select it.
LANGUAGE SELECTION
If you did not complete this step in the previous section during
the initial set up, it is time to select your preferred language.
Once this step is complete, all on-screen displays will appear in
that language.
1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to display
the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN RENU
I VCR Plus+
Timer Recordings
3 Time
6 ChanneLs
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
SeLect a Language.
1>English
2 EspanoL
3 Francais
Press RENU to continue
,
Select 1) English, 2) Espahol (Spanish), or 3) Fran_;ais(French)
by pressing the appropriate number on the remote control's
key pad. An arrow indicates the selection you've made.
Once you have made your choice, press MENU on the
remote to continue back to the MAIN MENU screen.
Is Something Missing? 1
Not all the VCR screens will always
be shown in this manuel when
explaining the features.
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CABLE BOX SETUP
This set up applies only when all channels are received through
a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the
channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will
use this channel for all future timer recordings.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR RAIN HENU
1VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
S Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
3. Press5 to display CABLE BOX SETUP.Then select
one of the three choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
00 you USe your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SORE
Channels?
I ALL channels
2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
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If you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel
of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press the INPUT
button on your remote control for video line input if you
use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3t 4, or Video)
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
Choosing the right set up for
your cable box
If you use your cable box to receive:
ALLchannels- enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT if you connect your cable
box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
Only SOME channels- chose this
option if you only use the cable box
to unscramble premium channels only.
Cancel setup will take you to a menu
screen stating your VCR will not
control the cable channel during timer
recordings.
Video INPUT
For detailed information about video
line input, see "How to Find Your l_/'s
Video Input Channel" in the
References section of this manual.
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5,
CABLE BOX SETUP
On what channel does
the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4 or video)
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Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR
will now receive all signals on the designated channel.
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR wiL( now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
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,
but you may want to add or delete some channels depending
on whether they are active.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VtR MAIN R_ND
I VCR Ptus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 ChanneLs
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press4to display the CHANNELS menu.
Auto Channel Search
Use the Auto Channel Search feature
to place all available channels in
memory,
If you ever change {able or antenna
signals, you may need to Auto
Channel Search again,
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CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove ChanneLs
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR PLus+ Channel List
5 CabLe Box Setup
0 Exit
3. PressI to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
1 CabLe TV
2 Antenna
3>Detect AutomaticaLLy
0 CanceL
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis-detect. If this should happen,
select I or 2 for the system you have.
4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options,
your choice will be marked with an arrow symbol at the left:
• Cable TV searches for cable stations from a single channel.
• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations on all channels.
• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,
the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available. At
this point, pressing CHAN up or down should only select the
active channels.
TO CHANGE THE SIGNALTYPE
1. PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU,
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CABLE and
ANTENNA.
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ADDING OR REMOVING 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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHAN up or down or number buttons to go to the channels
you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press NENU to exit
ADD/RENOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently RENOVED
Press INFO to add
Press NENU to exit
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish this set up.
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 control.
TIME AND DATE
The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: manually,
and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the
VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The
Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you
automatically.
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (Daylight-
Saving Time) feature to ON or OFFfor your area.
AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE
The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the
Coordinated Universal Time. There are certain steps that are
required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone,
and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the Auto Clock
feature works.
Auto Clock Information
With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is turned on to
the channel carrying the XDS signal.
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful,
try tuning the VCR to (or cable box)
to a channel carrying the broadcast
information (usually PBS), then turn
the VCR off. If the time does not set
within 10 minutes, set the time and
date manually through the menu
items.
Check your local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.
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SE'FFING THE TIME ZONE
1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR Main
Menu.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 ChanneLs
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display TIME menu
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto CLock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set DayLight Savings
XDS Time Data was found
on channel 20.
0 Exit
3. 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.
SE'rrlNG DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3. Press 4 to display the SETDAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
I Yes# DST is observed
2 NO
3 Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
• DST isthe acronym for Daylight Saving Time.
• If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
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 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 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
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SET TH E TIME AN D DATE MANUALLY
]f the AUTO CLOCK SETwas unsuccessful, set the clock through
the menu option. The AUTO CLOCK SETfeature isset to OFF
automatically when you set the clock this way.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIRE
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto CLock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set DayLight Savings
XDS Time Data was
not found
O Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
4,
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 11/18/97 Tuesday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
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Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
VCR Plus+® SYSTEM CHANNELS
Using the VCR Plus+ system makes programming timer recordings
for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little
time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and
abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U.S. and
Canada are provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
.
,
4,
VER MAIN MENU
1 VER PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
i OExtt
Press4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VER Plus+ Channel list
5 CabLe Box Setup
0 Exit
Press4 to displaythe VCR Plus+Channel Listscreen.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 --
4 --
l ) l > I ) I I
2 --
1 --
Use CH÷/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet (see next page).
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
I --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Screen _ for an examp_ on_
VCR Plus+ System is a registered trademarkof Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (USA List)
35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment
57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo
42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax
98 Cinemax 2
37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel
63 Entertainment Television
34 ESPNSports Network
47 The Family Channel
33 Home Box Office
95 Home Box Office 2
96 Home Box Office 3
51 The Learning Channel
46 Lifetime
58 The Movie Channel
48 Music Television
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64 Nostalgia Television
99 Quality Value Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59 Sports Channel
52 Turner Network Television
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits 1
93 Viewer's Choice 1
94 Viewer's Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60 WVVOR-New York
See next page for CanadianList
VCR Plus+ System Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may
save you some time.
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VCR Plus+ SYSTEM WORKSH EET
Broadcastor VCRPlus+ Channel Number
Cable-TVStation Name Channel Number** You Receivethe
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 or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned,
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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-
Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping
Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International
Television Inc.
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather
Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer's Choice 1
93 Viewer's Choice 2
94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer's Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada's
Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
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ADDITIONAL SET-UP FEATURES IN
THE PREFERENCES MENU
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCESmenu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
.
Press6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
VER1
ON
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control:
2 Auto PLay:
3 Auto TV/VER: ON
6 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
i 0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION
If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or ProScan remote that has a
VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button, this feature allows you to
set this VCR to respond to that button.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the VCR2,
VCR2°LD, or VCR2oDVD button to change.
PREFERENCES
(Press VCR2 to Change)
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
6 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
T Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's VCR2,
VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button. If you change the remote setting
to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer
control it.
Use the compatible remote to change the remote setting back to
VCR1. Display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press
VCR on the VCR's remote.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: Z:O0
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
The PREFERENCES menu aiiows you to access
settings for your remote control, EnergySaver,
front panel brightness options and more.
Remote Control Option
Changing the remote option to VCR2
disables the remote that came with
your VCR.
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AUTO PLAY
This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when
you insert a tape with the safety tab removed. Press 2 in the
PREFERENCESmenu to switch between ON or OFE
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.
ENERGYSAVER
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. In the PREFERENCESmenu, 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 -rv to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
AUTO TV/VC R
This feature controls whether the TV/VCR switch changes
automatically to the VCR mode. Press 3 to switch between ON
and OFF.
Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode
when the VCR isturned on or a cassette is inserted. This only
applies if you connect the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV)
jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCRon channel
3 or4 ofyour TV.
Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode.
This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV's video input
and you don't want your antenna/cable signal interrupted by
the VCR. Refer to the Connections section, toward the back
of the manual.
Auto Play
For a tape to be able to start playing
automatically, it must have the safety
tab removed. All rented movies and
purchased movies should have this
tab removed.
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FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel
on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 4 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 when the VCR is on or off.
• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.
PREFERRED TAPE SPEED
You can set the preferred tape speed. Press 5 in the PREFERENCES
menu to switch between the options.
• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SR
• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLR
Tape Speeds
SP (Standard Play)
Gives the best quality recording, but
fewer programs can be recorded on
the tape. Special effects such as
pause, slow motion, picture search,
and frame advance work well when
you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
SLP(Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SP.Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, picture
search, and frame advance work well
when you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
Recording Time:
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2 hr 6 hr
T-160 2 hr/40 min 8 hr
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SET AUTO REPEAT
Atape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a
repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto
Repeat uses the VCR's memory counter to determine the duration
of the loop.
The Set Auto Repeat dialog box wilt ask for a loop end time to be
specified:
AUTO REPEAT
Set the length of time
you want the tape to
play in a repeating loop
Loop from 0:00 to -:--
(h:mm)
Press CLEAR to turn off
Press MENU to exit
The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move
the cursor back to the first position (hours).
The "Press CLEARto turn off" message will appear only after
the first number has been entered into the end time.
• Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog box, by
cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off the VCR, by
power interruption, or by recording start.
When a duration time has been set:
The VCR will automaticalltswitch torewind if thecounter
meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set duration.
The VCR willautomaticallyswitch toplayback during rewind if
the counter equlas or is less than 0:00.
The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to
00:00. This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while
the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display.
The counter willnot reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat
loop.Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 4 to switch between the
options.
• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR ison and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level.
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