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user’s guide
vR564
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
RISK OF ELECTRIC
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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This symbol indicates This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside
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important instructions
the product that presents a accompanying the product.
risk of electric shock or
personal iniutv.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu 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. VR564
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
First Things First
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Setting up the VCR
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\Using the QuickSet Guide
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Using the Menu to Set Up Features
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Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cable Box Setup
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VCR Channels List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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To Auto Channel Search
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To Change the SignalType
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To Add or Remove Channels
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Time and Date
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Auto Clock Set Feature
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Set the Time Zone
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Set Daylight Savings
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Set theTime and Date Manually
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VCR Plus+ Channels
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Additional Set-Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu . . . . . . . . . . I6
RemoteVCR I /VCR2 Option
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Auto
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Auto TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Front Panel (VCR Display)
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Tape Speed
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VCR Basics
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Remote Buttons
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Component Buttons
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VCR Function Buttons
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TV Function Buttons
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Playing a Tape
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Automatic Rewind
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Tape Eject
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Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Check the Safety Tab
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Recording
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Recording Features
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Express
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Timer Recording . . . . . . . Y . . . . . . .
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Timer Recording with VCR
Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Stopping aTimer Recording
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Reviewing
and Clearing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using TwoVCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit
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Programming the Remote
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To Control aTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box
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To Control an Auxiliary Component
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To Control a Laser Disc Player or DVD Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Other Features
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COMMERCIAL))ADVANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MOVIE))ADVANCE
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Picture Search Options
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Forward and Reverse Search
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Slow Motion
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Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index Search
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Zero Search
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Blank Search
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Pro-Tect Plus
TM Locking Feature
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Tracking
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Time Counter
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On-Screen Displays
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Connections
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Things to Know Before
Connecting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ConnectingYourVCR
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Jacks and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Choosing a VCR Connection
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Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature
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TV with RF Jack Only
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TV with Audio/Video Jacks
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TV with AudioNideo jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only
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TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver
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TV with AudioNideo Jacks and Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix A: Reference
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Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Display Panel
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Back Panel
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TroubleshootingTips
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Questions and Answers About COMMERCIAL,)
ADVANCE
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning theVCR
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Limited Warranty
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Index
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HI, MY NAME IS SUSAN...
and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see
that you have a rewarding user manual experience.
And, I think you’ll be pleased with the features that
can be accessed through the on-screen menus.
READTHE FIRSTTHREE SECTIONS
The first three sections of the manual introduce
you to yourVCR, and 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 yourVCR.
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.
FIRSTTHINGS FIRST
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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:
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Remote control
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RF coaxial cable
STEP 2: INSTALL BAlTERlES 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 the 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 TV jacks for a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the Connections section, toward
the back of the manual.
“py CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
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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.
STEP5:TUNETHETV
Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing
channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.
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If you connect your VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to
channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use on your
TV.
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If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 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
The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on, a menu
screen appears. This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide
which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR. If you
choose not to use this Guide, you can set up each feature
individually.
Go to the next step to understand how to move through and
change items in the menu system.
STEP 7: ACCESS THE 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:
VCR Viewing Channel
When using the IN FROM ANT. and OUT
TO TV jacks to connect your VCR, tune
your TV to channel 3 or 4.
When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to
connect your VCR, tune your TV to the
TV’s video input.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR:
ON
4 Front Panel:
AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play:
ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
IO Exit
See Additional Set-Up Features for detailed information
about the Auto Play feature.
STEP 8:‘SET UPTHE VCR
Once you understand how to move around through the menus,
go to the next section to set up your VCR.
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ON-SCREEN GUIDE AND ADDITIONAL
SET-UP FEATURES
The QuickSet Guide is a one-time procedure that
takes you through specific features to set up your
VCR. In addition to the Guide, there are other
features you may want to set up, such as:
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Select a Language
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Set up for a Cable Box
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Set upVCR Channel List (Auto Channel
Search)
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SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings (Auto Clock)
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Set theTime and Date Manually
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Set upVCR Plus+ Channels
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Set the Remote VCR I /VCR2 feature
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Set the Auto Play feature
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Set the Auto TV/VCR feature
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Set the Front Panel Brightness feature
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Set theTape Speed feature
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SE-ITING UPTHEVCR
YSINC THE QUICKSETGUIDE
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.
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1 Engljsh
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.
Some of the feature options may not apply to your VCR
configuration.
If the menu does not appear:
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Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH. 4
switch or TVs video line input.
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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.
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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.
USING THE MENU 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.
QuickSet Guide
If you choose not to use the QuickSet
Guide to set up the VCR, you can exit
now and return to the guide through
Setup in the VCR MAIN MENU.
On-Screen Menus
Not all the VCR screens are shown in this
manual when explaining the features.
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1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
VCR Plus+
Timer Recordings
Time
Channels
Setup
Preferences
Language
Exit
2. Press 6 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
l>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to continue
3. Select English, Espafiol (Spanish), or Francais (French).
CABLE BOX SETUP
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. The VCR will automatically enter the output
channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer
recordings.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
Cl Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
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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?
1 ALL 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)
CABLE BOX SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the cable box
on channel 04.
Press MENU to continue
Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that Cable
Box Setup is complete.
VCR CHANNELS LIST
If you use a cable box for a// 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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
Cable Box Setup
ALL Channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
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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2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
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. Press 1 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
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.
To Change the Signal Type
1. Press MENU 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.
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.
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.
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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. 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
CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the
channels you want to remove or add.
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
Channel 115
is presently ADDED is presently REMOVED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
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 into the
menu system.
AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON
setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data
Services) information and 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 Savings feature, before the Auto Clock
feature works.
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.
Set the Time Zone
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR 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
0 Exit
3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
Uhat is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hauaii
7>Automatic
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.
Set Daylight Savings
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
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Auto Clock Info
With a cable box, the VCR will not
reset the clock after a power outage
unless the cable box is set to the
channel carrying the broadcast signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try
tuning the VCR (or cable box) to a
channel carrying the XDS 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 local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels
with XDS.
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3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
1 Yes, DST is observed
2 No
3>Automatic
Press MENU to continue
4. Select one of the options.
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DST is the acronym for Daylight-Savings Time.
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If you choose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the
DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).
SETTHE 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. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 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.
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
XDS Time Data was
not found.
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
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 1:00 AM (back one
hour). Therefore, it can affect your
recording length.
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SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
Chh:mm)
Date --/--/--
Press MENU to cancel
4. 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 'll/l8/97 Tuesday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
Using VCR Plus+ can make 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.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
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. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST screen.
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
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VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 -4 --
3 -> -> -> -2 --
1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press O-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet.
Screen is for an example only.
ADDITIONAL SET-I
PREFERENCES MEN
‘P FEATURES IN THE
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The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCES menu.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
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PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play:
ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ Channel’
Numbers for CableTV
(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 EntertainmentTelevision
34 ESPN Sports 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
MusicTelevision
49 The Nashville Network
38 Nickelodeon
64
NostalgiaTelevision
99 QualityValue Cable
41 Showtime
97 Showtime 2
59
Sports Channel
52
Turner NetworkTelevision
44 USA-Network
62 Video Hits I
93
Viewer’s Choice I
94
Viewer’s Choice 2
55 WGN Chicago
43 WTBS Atlanta
60
WWOR-NewYork
See next
page for
Canadian List
/
VCR Plus+ 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+ WORKSHEET
You Receive the
Two-DigitVCR Plus+ Channel
Numbers for CableTV
(Canadian List)
67
Allarcom PayTelevision/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-Headline
News
6 I Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International Television Inc
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country MusicTelevision
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First ChoiceTwo
97
First ChoiceThree
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
9 I La Chaine Francaise
5 I The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedialThe Weather Network
48
MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 NewsworldlCBC
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 I
93 Viewer’s Choice 2
94
Viewer’s Choice 3
95 Viewer’s Choice 4
7 I Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network
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Youth TV, Canada Inc.
*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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REMOTE VCRl/VCR2 OPTION
The VCR’s remote controls two compatible RCA, ProScan, 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 VCRZ*DVD button on the remote.
Press 1 to select the Remote Control item. Then press the
VCRZeDVD button to change.
PREFERENCES
< Press VCR2 to Change >
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 Front Panel: AUTO
5 Tape Speed: SLP
6 Commercial Advance
IO Exit
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The VCR will only respond to the VCRZ*DVD button.
To change the remote setting back to VCRl, 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.
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Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automatically when the tape is inserted.
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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.
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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 TV
Remote Control Option
Remember you must press VCR1 or
VCRZ*DVD on the remote--whichever
you selected in the menu--before the
remote will operate the VCR.
Auto TVNCR
Pressing TVWCR will still switch
between the VCR and TV mode.
VCR mode: VCR indicator in the
display panel lights.
TV mode: VCR indicator turns off.
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jacks of your VCR and 7V and watch your VCR on channel
3 or 4 of your TV
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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.
FRONT PANEL (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.
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AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims
the display when the VCR is off.
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BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
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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 5 to switch between SP and SLP.
You can override the preferred tape speed
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Press the SPEED button on the remote.
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Edit 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.
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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 SF?
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
.
Tape Speed
The speed of your timer recording
cannot be changed once the timer
recording is saved unless you go
into the editing option of program
review.
Changing your preferred tape speed
does not affect those timer
recordings already programmed.
The factory setting for the VCR tape
speed is SLR
VCR playback is not affected by the
preferred tape speed.
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LEARN THE BASICS TO GET
YOU STARTED
TheseVCR 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 yourVCR, but they
aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want
to learn more about yourVCR, just keep
reading.
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VCR BASICS
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VCR Basics tells you what you need
to know in order to watch a movie
or tape your favorite show.
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REMOTE BUlTONS
Your back-lit remote has a light button (0) 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 eight seconds, the light turns off to conserve
battery power.
The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your
VCR, and if you have compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE
components, you may be able to control them without even
having to program the remote.
COMPONENT BUlTONS
AUX Used with PWR button to turn on a compatible RCA audio
component.
PWR Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR. Also
turns some compatible components on and off.
SATeCABLE Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite
receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver. Can be
programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with
the PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box (if
programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.
TV Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Also used with the PWR button to turn
on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote
to control the TV.
VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and sets
the remote to control the VCR.
VCR2eDVD Turns on a compatible RCA, ProScan, or GE VCR and
sets remote to control the VCR when it has been setup. Turns on
compatible RCA or ProScan laser disc player. Also can be
programmed to control a compatible RCA DVD player.
VCR FUNCTION BUlTONS
CHAN Up or Down 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 a timer recording.
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