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video cassette recorder
user's guide
VR622HF
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Important Information
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
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
important instructions
accompanying the product.
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 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.
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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
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.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
VR622HF
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things First .............................................................. 3
Setting up the VCR ......................................................... 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8
Language .......................................................................................... 8
Cable Box Setup ............................................................................ 8
VCR Channels List....................................................................... 10
To Auto Channel Search...................................................... 10
To Change the Signal Type...................................................11
To Add or Remove Channels .............................................11
Time and Date.............................................................................. 12
Set Daylight-Saving Time...................................................... 12
Set the Time and Date ......................................................... 12
VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS .......................................................... 13
VCR Plus+ Worksheet ................................................................ 15
Additional Set-Up Features in the Preferences Menu ................ 16
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .................................................... 16
Auto Play........................................................................................ 17
Auto TV/VCR................................................................................ 17
EnergySaver ................................................................................... 18
Tape Speed ....................................................................................18
VCR Basics ..................................................................... 19
Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 20
Playing a Tape .......................................................................................21
Automatic Rewind .............................................................................. 22
Tape Eject .............................................................................................22
Recording .............................................................................................22
Check the Safety Tab ................................................................... 22
Recording ...................................................................... 23
Recording Features ............................................................................24
Express Recording (XPR) ..........................................................24
Timer Recording .......................................................................... 25
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ............................................ 26
Setting Up the Channel List................................................ 26
Using VCR Plus+ .................................................................... 26
Stopping a Timer Recording ......................................................28
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ...........................................28
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP ................................. 28
Recording Audio Only ......................................................... 29
Playing Back Audio Only ...................................................... 29
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .................... 30
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Other Features .............................................................. 31
Picture Search Options ..................................................................... 32
Forward and Reverse Search .................................................... 32
Slow Motion .................................................................................. 32
Commercial Scan (Search Button) ........................................... 32
Frame Advance ............................................................................. 33
Index Search..................................................................................33
Zero Search .................................................................................. 34
Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature................................................... 34
Time Counter...................................................................................... 35
On-Screen Displays ............................................................................ 35
Tracking ................................................................................................. 36
Audio Set-up Features....................................................................... 36
Reception....................................................................................... 37
Tape Playback ................................................................................ 37
Connections .................................................................. 39
Connecting Your VCR ........................................................................ 40
Jacks and Cables........................................................................... 40
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)...................................... 40
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ........................... 40
Choosing a VCR Connection ................................................... 41
Advantages of Audio/Video Cable Connections................... 41
Don’t Forget About the Auto TV/VCR Feature .................... 41
TV With RF Jack Only ....................................................................... 42
TV With Audio/Video Jacks .............................................................. 43
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box to
Unscramble Pay Channels Only ............................................... 44
Reference ...................................................................... 45
Front Panel ........................................................................................... 46
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 47
Indicator Panel..................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting Tips .......................................................................... 48
Specifications ....................................................................................... 51
Cleaning the VCR ................................................................................ 51
Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 52
Index ...................................................................................................... 53
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First Things First
Hi, my name is Roger...
and I wrote this User’s Guide. It’s my job to see
that you have a rewarding user manual experience.
You’ll find that I’ve arranged this manual to clearly
explain all your VCR’s features.
Read the First Three sections
The first three sections of the manual introduce
you to your VCR, and show you how to set the VCR
up and use the on-screen menus. Reading these
sections gives you the basic information you need
to use your VCR.
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.
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
5
5
➣
Connections
6
7
READ ME!
These note boxes give you tips for
your new video cassette recorder.
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VCR
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
3 CH. 4
IN FROM
ANT.
VIDEO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
IN 1
Step 1: Unpack What’s in the Box
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RF antenna cable
STEP 2: Install Batteries 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 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 ANTENNA and OUT
TO TV jacks for a good signal as shown.
If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use these jacks for a
better connection. In order to hear stereo and hi-fi sound from
the VCR, the audio/video jacks must be used. Refer to the
Connections section, toward the back of the manual.
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.
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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 or the TV’s video input.
• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with
RF antenna cable, set the 3CH.4 switch to channel 3 or
channel 4—the channel you want to use on your TV.
• 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
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
Step 7: Interactive Setup
The first time the VCR is turned on, Interactive Setup—a brief
series of on-screen menus—appears. These menus assist in
setting up several of the VCR’s features. Use the remote’s
number buttons to select options.
1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français
(French).
Select a language.
Seleccione un idioma.
Choisissez une langue.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
The remaining Interactive Setup menus will appear in the
language you choose. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the process.
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VCR Viewing Channel
When using the ANTENNA 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.
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STEP 8: Access the menus
When you’ve completed Interactive Setup, try out the VCR’s
regular on-screen 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:
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Tape Speed: SLP
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to switch AUTO PLAY to ON or OFF.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: OFF
3 Auto TV/VCR ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Tape Speed: SLP
0 Exit
See Setting Up the VCR for detailed information about the
Auto Play feature. Once you understand how to use the
menus, move on to the next section.
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Set-Up Features
Below is a list of features that you can customize
using the on-screen menus.
• Select a language
• Set up VCR channel list (AUTO CHANNEL
SEARCH)
• Set up for a cable box
• Set automatic daylight-saving time
• Set the time and date
• Set up VCR Plus+ channels
• Set the REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 feature
• Set the AUTO PLAY feature
• Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature
TM
• Set the EnergySaver
feature
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
5
5
➣
• Set the preferred Tape Speed
Connections
6
5
7
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USING THE MENU to set up features
You can change the setup of the VCR’s features using the menu
system. Each feature is explained in this section.
language
Select your preferred language, and the on-screen displays will
appear in that language.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 7 to select and display the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
1>English
2 Espanol
3 Francais
Press MENU to contiune
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3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (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.
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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
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
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 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 select 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)
04
Enter 01-13 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
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.
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.
All Channels
If you do not use a cable box for ALL
channels, then you will want to use a
channel list (Auto Channel Search).
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VCR CHANNELS LIST
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 Preferences
6 Audio
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 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.
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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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.
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
Channel 115
is presently ADDED
Press CLEAR to remove
Press MENU to exit
ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS
Channel 115
is presently REMOVED
Press INFO to add
Press MENU to exit
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.
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Time and Date
Before you set the time and date, set the AUTO DST (DaylightSaving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.
Set Daylight-Saving Time
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to turn AUTO DST: ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you want the VCR’s clock to automatically adjust
for daylight-saving time.
• Select OFF if you do not want the VCR’s clock to adjust for
daylight-saving time.
Set the Time and Date
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
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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2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto DST: ON
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE screen.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:- (hh: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 10/24/97 Friday
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 on the following pages.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Time/Date Display
Pressing INFO on the remote displays
the time and date on the screen.
VCR Plus+ Channel List
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
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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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.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your
worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 - 3 -> -> -> 23
2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Screen is for an example only.
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ 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 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 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 WWOR-New York
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VCR Plus+ Worksheet
Broadcast or
Cable-TV Station
Name
Hbo 33
ESPN 34
VCR Plus+ Channel
Number**
Channel Number
You Receive the
Station On*
Two-Digit VCR Plus+ 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.
*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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What’s NEXT—Additional SET-UP
features in the Preferences menu
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 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Tape Speed: SLP
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 DVD•VCR2 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 DVD•VCR2 button to change.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Tape Speed: SLP
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCR2
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR OFF
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Tape Speed: SLP
0 Exit
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The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2,
VCR2•LD, or DVD•VCR2 button. If you change the remote setting
to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer
control it.
To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the
PREFERENCES menu, press 1, and then press VCR1 on your
compatible 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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
jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3
or 4 of your 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.
Auto TV/VCR
Pressing TV•VCR on the remote
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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EnergySaver
By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of
inactivity. 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 TV to tune channels,
you may want to turn this feature off.
TM
TAPE SPEED
You can select a preferred tape speed for recording. The speed
you select appears in the timer and VCR Plus+ recording menus.
The default factory setting is SLP. Press 5 to switch between SP
and SLP.
When making a recording, you can override the preferred tape
speed.
• Press the SPEED button on the remote.
• Set 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.
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 LP. You
cannot record in the LP 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.
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Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T-160 2Hr 8Hr
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VCR BAsICS
Learn the Basics To Get
You Started
These VCR basics should be enough for you to
begin enjoying your VCR. 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 your VCR, but they
aren’t necessary to get you started. If you want
to learn more about your VCR, just keep
reading.
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
5
➣
Connections
6
7
VCR Basics tells you what you need
to know in order to watch a movie
or tape your favorite show.
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CLEAR
MENU
SPEED
INPUT
F.ADV
TRACKING
STOP
PLAY
1 2 3
546
7
9
8
0
PAUSE
SLOW
SEARCH
RECORD
FWD
REV
POWER
INFO
TV•VCR
GO BACK
CHAN
4
3
4
3
Remote Buttons
CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the
VCR’s channel memory.
CLEAR Resets time counter to 0:00:00. Allows you to change
entries when setting the clock or a timer recording.
F.ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button
when tape is in pause.
FWD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
forward through a tape during playback. Increases speed of slowmotion playback.
GO BACK Switches between two channels. Select one channel
and then select another using the number buttons. Press GO
BACK to switch between the two channels.
INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line input and VCR’s tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component connected
to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR.
MENU Brings up VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen. Used to
select a menu item or exit a menu.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by pressing
two numbers. Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and
holding 1 until 1 – – appears on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
PLAY Plays a tape. Starts playback again from pause mode.
POWER Turns the VCR on and off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for express recording.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches
backward through a tape during playback. Decreases slow-motion
playback.
SEARCH Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV
screen when VCR is stopped. Advances the tape 30 seconds of
recorded material during playback.
SLOW Starts slow-motion playback.
SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
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STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record, playback,
rewind, or fast forward.
TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appear on the picture during play, slow, or
pause. Reduces picture “jitter” during play-pause.
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes
from the VCR or cable/antenna system.
Playing a Tape
1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel
(3, 4, or TV’s video input).
2. Insert a tape in the VCR.
PLAY • PAUSE
REV
STOP • EJECT
POWER
CHANNEL
TRACKING
TV • VCR
RECORD FWD
If the AUTO PLAY feature is set to ON, the tape
automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the
cassette is removed).
• Press FWD or REV to position the tape.
• Press PLAY (if necessary) on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on
VCR) to begin tape play.
• Press PAUSE (PLAY•PAUSE on VCR) for stop action.
• If necessary, press TRACKING up or down to remove any
streaks from the picture.
• Press STOP on the remote (STOP•EJECT on VCR) to stop
playback.
Pause
If you pause, the VCR automatically
switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.
Automatic Tracking
The VCR has automatic tracking
which adjusts the picture when
playing back a tape recorded on
another VCR. Automatic tracking
is turned on whenever a tape is
inserted or the VCR’s power is
turned on.
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Automatic Rewind
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of
the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can press
POWER and the VCR will turn off after rewinding.
Tape Eject
Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to
eject␣ the␣ tape.
Recording
If you want to record something that you’re watching, you can
use basic recording.
1. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to
override the preferred Tape Speed setting.
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Press STOP on the remote (STOP•EJECT on the VCR) to
stop␣ recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time (like
during a commercial), press the PAUSE button on the remote
(PLAY•PAUSE on VCR) instead of STOP.
Check the Safety Tab
No matter which recording option you use, you need to make
sure there is a tape in the VCR, and that the tape’s safety tab is in
place. You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed.
Safety Tab
If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it,
simply cover the hole with vinyl tape.
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SEVERAL recording OPTIONS
Now that you’ve gone through the necessary
steps to operate your VCR, I’ll explain the
different recording features that are available to
suit your needs.
Recording Features:
• Recording (explained in VCR
Basics section)
• Express Recording
• Timer Recording
• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+
• Recording Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio
Program (SAP)
• Recording Audio Only
• Copying and Editing Tapes
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
OTHER FEATURES
5
➣
6
5
7
Connections
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Recording features
There are four ways to record programs:
• Recording lets you press one button to start recording a
program. (See VCR Basics section.)
• Express Recording lets you start recording a program you
are watching, and then set the VCR to automatically stop
recording after a designated period of time.
• Timer Recording lets you program the VCR to automatically
start and stop recording at a predetermined time.
• Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ lets you program the
VCR just by entering a PlusCode number found in some TV
program guides.
Express Recording (XPR)
Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.
1. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to
override the preferred Tape Speed setting.
2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the
recording duration.
Rec Ch 36
Record Length 0:00
Press REC to set length
Each time you press the RECORD button, you add 30 minutes
to the recording time (up to 4 hours).
The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you
indicate, and then automatically turns off.
To stop an express recording, press and hold STOP on the
remote (STOP•EJECT on the VCR) for a few␣ seconds, or press
STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times within 5 seconds.
Rec Ch 36
Record Length 1:30
Press REC to set length
Express Recording
Express recording is a great way to
tape the last quarter of the game, or
the last part of a movie when you
have to leave.
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Timer Recording
You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code
0 Exit
3. Select 1 to CREATE A NEW PROGRAM.
HOW often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
0 Cancel
4. Select how often you want the program to record.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel -Start Time --:-End Time --:-Start Date --/--/-Tape Speed SLP
Press MENU to cancel
5. Enter the data for the program with the number buttons.
The data includes the channel number (press INPUT to select
the line input), start time including AM or PM, and end time.
The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR
clock. Both the date and speed can be changed.
Timer Recording Information
Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record the
program.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.
The output of your cable box appears
in the “channel” item of the timer
recording if you’ve set up for a cable
box.
For cable box, turn on the cable box
and tune it to the channel you want
to record before the recording is
to␣ begin.
Tape Speed
The speed of your timer recording
cannot be changed once the timer
recording is saved. You must clear the
timer and reprogram it.
Changing your preferred tape speed
does not affect those timer recordings
already programmed.
The factory setting for the VCR speed
is SLP.
VCR playback is not affected by the
preferred tape speed.
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6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then
press MENU to save.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 Fri
Tape Speed SLP
1=SP 2=SLP
Press CLEAR to corect
Press MENU to save
Program 1 has been saved
Remember to insert a
recordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.
Press MENU to continue
Timer Recording with VCR PluS+
You can use VCR Plus+ to simplify timer programming if you
have cable TV and don’t receive all channels through a cable
box or if you get your TV signal off-air.
Setting Up the Channel List
If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ channel list, you can do
it␣ now.
1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU.
2. Display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.
3. Go to Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information
on setting up your VCR Plus+ channel list.
Using VCR Plus+
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
CHANNELS
4 Channels
5 Preferences
1 Auto Channel Search
6 Audio
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
7 Language
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
0 Exit
VCR+ Channel My Channel
0 Exit
5 46
4 - 3 -> -> -> 23
2 - 1 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
2. Press 1 to display the VCR PLUS+ menu.
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number
(From TV Listing)
_
Press MENU to cancel
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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3. Enter the VCR PlusCode number shown in your local
television programming guide.
VCR PLUS+
Enter PlusCode Number
(From TV listing)
12876
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done
4. Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode number.
HOW often should this
program record?
1 One time
2 Daily (every day)
3 Weekdays (M-F)
4 Weekly (once per week)
0 Cancel
5. Indicate how often you want the program to be
recorded.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 Fri
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
6. Change the speed with the SPEED button on the remote
or the program end time with the CLEAR button on the
remote (if necessary).
Changing the end time comes in handy when you are
recording a program such as a sporting event that may
exceed the scheduled broadcast time.
7. Press MENU to save the program.
Program 1 (One Time)
Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 10/24/97 Fri
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save
VCR Plus+ Recording
Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in
place and enough tape to record the
program.
PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you
have entered two programs where
the times overlap.
UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... PLEASE
RE-ENTER appears when the VCR does
not recognize the PlusCode number.
The output channel of your cable box
appears in the “channel” item of the
timer recording menu if you’ve set up
for a cable box.
Turn on the cable box and tune it to
the channel you want to record
before the recording is to begin.
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Stopping a Timer Recording
To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express
recording):
• Press and hold the STOP button on the remote (STOP•EJECT
button on the VCR), or press STOP (STOP•EJECT) three times
within 5 seconds.
REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS
To review programs that you have already set up:
1. Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the
TIMER RECORDINGS menu.
TIMER RECORDINGS
1 Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs.
3 Use VCR Plus+ Code
0 Exit
2. Press 2 to display the REVIEW PROGRAMS screen.
Program 1 (One time)
Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 12:00 AM
End Time 01:30 AM
Start Date 10/24/97 Fri
Tape Speed SLP
Press CLEAR to erase
Press MENU for next prog
3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP
(Second Audio Program).
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel
(either 3, 4, or TV’s video input).
2. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
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VCR
3 CH. 4
IN FROM
ANT.
VIDEO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
IN 1
AMPLIFIER/
RECEIVER
LEFT
RIGHT
PHONO TUNER TAPE AUX
IN
OUT
3. If your VCR viewing channel is 3 or 4, make sure the VCR
indicator appears in the VCR’s display panel. If not, press
TV•VCR to turn it on.
4. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to
override the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tape speed
indicator appears on the TV␣ screen.
5. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
6. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of
audio you want to record. See Other Features␣ section.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
7. Press RECORD to start recording.
8. Press STOP when you are finished.
Recording Audio Only
You can record audio only from another audio source connected
to the AUDIO IN (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR.
1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select line input.
The VCR records audio from the audio equipment connected
to the AUDIO IN jacks.
2. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to
override the preferred Tape Speed setting.
3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin
recording.
4. Press STOP on the remote (STOP•EJECT on VCR) when you
are finished.
Playing Back Audio Only
To get stereo sound, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to
the appropriate input on your amplifier or receiver. Do not use
the phono input. Refer to your amplifier or receiver user’s guide.
Recording Audio
Any video on the tape is erased when
you record audio only.
Audio Connection
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PLAYBACK VCR
CABLE BOX
OR ANTENNA
RECORDING VCR
OR
OR
TO TV
TO TV
3 CH. 4
IN FROM
ANT.
VIDEO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
IN 1
3 CH. 4
IN FROM
ANT.
VIDEO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
IN 1
IN
OUT
Using Two VCRs for Copying and
Editing Tapes
Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the
recording␣ VCR.
1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.
2. Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV’s
video input).
3. If you connected your VCR using the ANTENNA jacks, tune
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4—the one selected on the
back of the playback VCR.
If you connected your VCR using the audio/video jacks, press
INPUT on the recording VCR’s remote to select the line input.
4. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.
Insert a blank tape with safety tab in place into the
recording␣ VCR.
5. When you reach the point on the tape or program where you
want to begin copying, press PLAY•PAUSE and then
PLAY•PAUSE again on the playback VCR. You may need to
adjust the tracking.
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of
television programs or other
materials may infringe on the rights
of␣ others.
6. Press the RECORD button, then press PLAY•PAUSE, on the
recording VCR.
7. Press the PLAY•PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time
to begin copying the tape.
8. To edit segments that you do not want to copy:
• Press PLAY•PAUSE on recording VCR to stop copying.
• Locate the next segment you want to copy on playback
VCR by using FWD, REV, and PLAY•PAUSE, and then press
PLAY•PAUSE.
• Press PLAY•PAUSE on both VCRs at the same time to
9. Press STOP•EJECT on both VCRs when you are finished.
resume copying.
Two VCR Connection
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Other Features
Features to Enhance VCR
Operation
• Picture Search Options
• Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking
• Time Counter
• On-Screen Displays
• Tracking
• Audio Reception
• Audio Tape Playback
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
other features
5
➣
Connections
6
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Picture Search Options
The most basic way to search during playback is using the
forward and reverse functions. This section contains several other
options available for searching a tape.
Forward and Reverse Search
You can view a tape during play or play-pause. Sound is turned
off during picture search. Search works best for tapes recorded at
the SP or SLP speed.
1. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse.
2. Press FWD or REV again or press PLAY on the remote
(PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
Slow Motion
You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow
motion. Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or
SLP speed.
1. Press SLOW on the remote to begin slow motion playback.
2. Use TRACK up or down to remove any streaks from the
picture.
3. From PAUSE mode, use FWD and REV to speed up or slow
down slow motion playback.
4. Press PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to return
to normal playback.
The VCR switches automatically from slow-motion playback
to stop after a few minutes.
Commercial Scan (Search Button)
This is useful for skipping commercials or short program
segments.
• Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape
approximately 30 seconds of recorded material.
• Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30
seconds up to 5 minutes.
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Don’t forget to insert a recorded tape
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Frame Advance
Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after
another. Frame advance works best for tapes recorded at the SP
or SLP speed.
1. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the VCR) to
freeze the action.
2. Press F.ADV each time you want to view the next frame of
the scene.
3. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE on the
VCR) to return to normal playback.
Index Search
The VCR has a “VHS Index Search System” that automatically
records an index mark on the tape every time you start
recording. During playback you can locate the program you want
to play by the number of index marks or by scanning. The VCR
will search forward or reverse from the location you are on
the tape.
To Search:
1. Stop the tape and press SEARCH on the remote to display the
INDEX SEARCH menu on the TV screen.
2. If you want to search through a certain number of index
marks, press two number buttons to enter the number of
marks you want to search. Press CLEAR on the remote to
correct an entry.
3. Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse. The
VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback. If you
did not enter a specific index number, the VCR will locate the
next index mark and begin playback.
4. Press STOP to stop index searching.
Some index marks may be missed by the VCR:
• A mark too close to your location on the tape.
• The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five
minutes or less.
• The first index mark on the tape when you start at the
beginning of the tape.
INDEX SEARCH
Press REV or FWD
to begin scanning
or
enter a specific
index number
_ _
Press SEARCH to exit
INDEX SEARCH
Press REV or FWD
to begin search
Index number
12
Press SEARCH to exit
INDEX SEARCH
Searching for
index number 12...
Press STOP to cancel
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Zero Search
The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to
a counter reading of 0:00:00 anywhere on the tape. This is
especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment of
the tape several times.
1. Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to.
2. Press INFO twice to display timer counter on the TV screen.
3. Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0:00:00.
4. Continue playing the tape.
5. Press STOP.
6. Press SEARCH on the remote twice to display the ZERO
SEARCH menu.
7. Press REV to return to 0:00:00 on the tape.
Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking Feature
To disable the usage of the VCR, or to protect your timer
recordings, you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR
or remote won’t work.
ZERO SEARCH
Current tape counter is
2:17:25
Press REV to go to
0:00:00
Press SEARCH to exit
ZERO SEARCH
Searching for
0:00:00
Press STOP to cancel
• To Lock: Press and hold either the remote’s POWER or OFF
button. The front panel POWER indicator flashes when the
feature is activated. POWER will also flash if you attempt to
turn on the VCR while the feature is on.
• To unlock the feature and turn on the VCR: Press and hold
either the remote’s POWER or VCR button.
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STOP CH 05 0:30:00
Stereo
11/17/97 Mon 01:30PM SLP
Time Counter
The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a
program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps
locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time
counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from
the␣ VCR.
For example, if you record a 30-minute program at the
beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that
program to begin another recording, you would:
1. Press INFO twice to display the time counter.
2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.
3. Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads
0:30:00.
4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the program. (You
may want to press PLAY to verify.) Now, you can begin
recording at this spot.
5. Press INFO to remove the time counter from the screen and
return to the normal display mode.
0:30:00
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
1
On-Screen Displays
The INFO button shows the status of the VCR (STOP, PLAY,
RECORD, etc.), channel number, time counter, date, time, and
tape speed on the TV screen. The date and time must be set
before they can be displayed.
1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays.
2. Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on
the␣ screen.
3. Press INFO again to return to the normal display.
No displays appear on the screen.
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.
On-screen display (times out)
0:30:00
2
Timer counter only
(does not time out)
3
Normal display
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Tracking
Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes the streaks or
snow from the picture. Automatic tracking is activated when you
insert a tape or turn on the VCR. Occasionally you may need to
manually adjust tracking, especially if the tape was recorded on a
different VCR. Just use the TRACKING buttons to remove the
streaks or snow. You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a
tape to reduce jittering of the picture.
When you manually adjust the picture, automatic tracking is
turned off. To turn automatic tracking back on, press both
TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time, or
eject the tape and reinsert it.
Tracking has no effect during recording—only playback.
Audio Set-up Features
The audio set-up features enhance your tape playback and
recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the
AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below.
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Preferences
6 Audio
7 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the AUDIO menu.
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.
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Reception
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second
audio language (SAP). The Reception feature lets you select the
type of audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between
Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP.
• Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording.
STEREO appears on the TV screen when the station you are
tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
• Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too
noisy.
• Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of the
normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.
Tape Playback
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear
tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and
right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear
track. Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR and
MIX.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or
amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks. The Tape Playback
feature lets you select which audio you play back.
• Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track
and for normal use. HI-FI indicator lights.
• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear
monaural track, such as a second audio program, SAP. HI-FI
indicator turns off.
• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. HI-FI
indicator turns off.
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connections
Things to Know Before
Connecting Components
Protect Your Components from Power
Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any
power cords into the wall outlet.
• Always turn off the TV and other components
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid
Audio Hum or Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the
TV’s back panel instead of straight down the
middle after you connect your components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep
them away from the audio/video cables as much
as possible.
First things first
1
➣
Setting Up the VCR
2
➣
VCR Basics
3
➣
recording
4
➣
OTHER features
5
➣
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed
with your unit.
Protect Your Components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the
components. Arrange the components so that
air can circulate freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your
components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier or satellite receiver on the top
shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will
not flow around other components.
Connections
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RF Jack
Connecting Your VCR
Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.
Jacks and Cables
RF Jacks and Antenna Cables (F-type)
The RF jacks provide good picture and mono sound, and must be
used if audio/video connections are not available for your TV.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable-TV connections.
The RF jacks on the VCR are labeled IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO
TV. The antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect
the VCR’s OUT TO TV jack and your TV’s antenna input.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo
sound and can be used if your TV has audio/video input jacks.
These jacks must be used for stereo sound. The VCR audio/video
jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and
white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio
(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio output jack of
the VCR.
Audio/Video Jack
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Choosing a VCR Connection
There are several different ways to hook up your VCR, depending
on whether or not you have cable, and if you have cable, whether
you have a cable box, and if some of the channels are scrambled
and...well, you get the picture.
Three connections are described in this section and one of them
should provide you with a VCR hookup that works.
• TV with RF Jack only
• TV with audio/video jacks
• TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay
channels only
If you need to hook up additional components not shown in the
diagrams here (and are unsure of how to connect them), refer to
the instruction manual that came with that particular component.
Advantages of Audio/Video
Cable Connections
Using a simple antenna cable connection gives you good picture
quality. If your television has A/V jacks, I highly recommend using
them to get even better picture and stereo sound when recording
and playing back videotapes. These connections give you more
convenient operation by not having to share the signal from the
antenna cable.
Don’t Forget About the Auto
TV/VCR Feature
The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is coming
from the VCR or the TV. You can change the setting manually by
using the TV•VCR button on the remote, or you can set the Auto
TV/VCR feature to automatically switch to VCR mode when the
VCR is turned on. Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using
only RF ANTENNA connections and OFF when using the A/V
output jacks—so your TV signal is not interrupted when the VCR
is turned on.
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VCR
TV
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
3 CH. 4
IN FROM
ANT.
VIDEO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
IN 1
TV With RF Jack Only
This connection assumes:
• You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box
system.
• Your television has only an RF input jack.
This connection provides:
• Mono sound playback from VCR.
• Record one channel while watching another (except
when using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
• (1) antenna cable for cable or antenna connection;
(2) for cable box
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected
with the switch on the back of the VCR. Use the TV•VCR
button to watch the VCR.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the
recording options.
2. Press the TV•VCR button and select a different
channel on the TV.
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VCR
TV
3 CH. 4
IN FROM
ANT.
VIDEO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
IN 1
INPUT 1
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
L
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV With Audio/Video Jacks
This connection assumes:
• You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box
system.
• Your television has audio/video jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR.
• Record one channel while watching another (except
when using a cable box for all channels).
To use this connection, you must have:
• (1) antenna cable for cable/antenna connection; (2) for
cable box
• (3) audio/video cables
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of the TV•VCR
button is not required.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record one program and watch another:
1. Begin recording a program using one of the recording
options.
2. Select a different channel on the TV.
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VCR
TV
3 CH. 4
IN FROM
ANT.
VIDEO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
OUT TO TV
VHF/UHF
MONO
IN 1
INPUT 1
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
L
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
CABLE/
ANTENNA
CABLE
CABLE BOX
SPLITTER
IN
OUT
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
This connection assumes:
• You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium
channels.
• Your TV has audio/video input jacks.
This connection provides:
• Stereo sound playback from VCR.
• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel
through the cable box while watching an unscrambled
channel.
To use this connection, you must have:
• (3) antenna cables
• (3) audio/video cables
• (1) splitter
All scrambled channels must be viewed
through the VCR.
To connect:
1. Connect cables as shown.
2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.
Using This Connection
Tune your TV to its video input channel. Use of the TV•VCR
button is not required.
Auto TV/VCR Setting:
• Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF.
To play a tape:
1. Insert a tape.
2. If necessary, press PLAY.
To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch
another unscrambled:
1. Begin recording a scrambled program through the
cable box using one of the recording options.
2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.
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This section gives you some additional information
about the VCR, including a description of the unit’s
controls and display.
You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this
Appendix, which might help to resolve some of those
simple problems.
Finally, this section contains your warranty
information.
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Front Panel
PLAY • PAUSE
TV•VCR
STOP • EJECT
POWER
CHANNEL
TRACKING
Remote Sensor
CHANNEL•TRACKING Up or Down Selects next higher or lower
channel in the VCR’s channel memory. Adjusts tracking when a tape is
playing.
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches the picture forward during playback.
REV
RECORD FWD
PLAY•PAUSE Plays a tape. Pauses action for viewing during playback.
Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.
POWER Turns the VCR on or off.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Used for express recording.
Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Aim the
remote at this sensor.
REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture
in reverse during playback.
STOP•EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record, playback,
rewind, fast-forward, or pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is
stopped.
TV•VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the
VCR or the TV
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Back Panel
MONO
VIDEO
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
OUT TO TV
3 CH. 4
R-AUDIO-L
OUT
IN 1
3 CH. 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you
connect the VCR using the IN FROM ANT. and RF jacks.
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component, like a VCR
or camcorder, when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT on the remote to select.
AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component, like
a TV or VCR, when it is connected to these␣ jacks.
IN FROM ANT. Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached.
OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied.
Indicator Panel
VCR
STEREO
TIMER
SAP
RECORD
HI-FI
POWER
HI-FI Indicator Lights during playback when Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set
to HI-FI.
POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on.
RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording.
STEREO Lights when the VCR is receiving a stereo signal, and you’ve selected Stereo in the
Audio Menu.
SAP Lights when the VCR is receiving a SAP signal, and you’ve selected SAP in the Audio
menu.
TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording, or when the VCR is set for a
timer recording and the VCR is turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set, and there is
no cassette in the VCR.
VCR Indicator (Applies Only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3
or 4). Press the TV•VCR button to turn on or off.
• VCR indicator on: Picture from VCR.
• VCR indicator off: Picture from TV channel.
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Troubleshooting Tips
No power
• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
• Check to make sure your connections are correct.
VCR does not respond to remote
• Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and remote.
• The batteries may need changing.
• Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR
can operate it.
• Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside
the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
• Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
• Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
• Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snowy or no picture during playback
• Press TV•VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on
back of VCR.
• Check to make sure the TV’s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.
• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel.
• Try another tape.
• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
• Press one of the TRACK buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
• Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes
• The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of
tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
• A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of
0:00:00.
• The time counter disappears during searching; this is normal.
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Will not record or play
• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
• Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
• Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote (PLAY•PAUSE
on the VCR) to return to normal playback.
Will not record
• Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
• Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.
Rewind does not operate
• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
Timer recording not made or wrong program recorded
• Check to make sure the cable box was turned on when recording was to begin.
• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).
• Power interruption. Reset the clock.
• Check to see if time and date are correct—including AM/PM.
• Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s length or the tape was not rewound
beforehand.
• Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.
• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette’s safety tab was intact.
• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.
Internal clock shows incorrect time or date
• Power interruption.
• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
• Check Auto DST setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.
Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time
• Check to make sure Auto DST feature is turned on.
VCR makes noise when stopped
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to
rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
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Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly
• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.
• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE
TV or ANTENNA instead.
• May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box. Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company
for more information.
Tape plays back in slow motion
• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
• Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON.
TIMER indicator flashes
• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set.
Time counter disappears during searching
• This is normal.
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish
• Check Language feature.
No stereo sound during playback
• Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/MIX/LINEAR feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.
Stereo audio too noisy
• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature to MONO.
• Press one of the TRACK buttons to minimize the noise.
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Specifications
Format: VHS
Record/Playback Video: 4-Head
System: Audio: 2 Hi-Fi record/playback system
Video Signal System: EIA standard: NTSC color
Antenna: 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined
antenna terminal
Tuner: USA: 181 channels capability*
(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels capability*
(122 cable channels)
Type: AutoProgramming frequency synthesis
Power Requirement: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 23 watts (standby < 4 watts)
Dimensions: 3.7 inches high (93 mm)
15 inches wide (380 mm)
12 inches deep (300 mm)
Weight: 7.7pounds (3.5 kg)
Storage Temperature - 22˚F to +149˚F
Range: (-30˚C to +65˚C)
Operating +41˚F to +104˚F
Temperature Range: (+5˚C to +40˚C)
*Check your cable company‘s compatibility requirements.
Cleaning the VCR
Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to
dust your VCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the
top, back, sides, and bottom of the cabinet.
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. We recommend using a nonabrasive, antistatic
cleaner and polisher.
Specifications are subject to change.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• Ninety days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center the labor charges to repair your VCR.
• Pay any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement
parts required to repair your VCR.
How you get service:
• Take your VCR to any Authorized RCA VCR Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA VCR
Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence or purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your VCR when repairs are completed.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your
VCR. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of video/audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other
commercial purposes.
• A VCR purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your VCR. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state
to␣ state.
If you purchased your VCR outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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3 CH. 4 switch 5, 47
A
Accessing menus 6
Add or remove channels 11
Audio features, set up 36
Auto channel search 10
AUTO DST: ON or OFF feature 12
Auto play feature 17, 21
Auto TV/VCR feature 17, 41
Automatic rewind 22
Automatic tracking 21
B
Batteries 4
Broadcast stereo, recording 29
C
Cable box setup 8
Channels, add or remove 11
Channels list, VCR 10
CHANNELS menu 9–11, 14, 26
Cleaning the VCR 51
CLEAR button 20, 27, 28, 33–35
Commercial scan feature 32
Connections 39–44
E
Eject, tape 22
EnergySaver 18
Express recording 24
F
Front panel controls 46
G
GO BACK button 20
I
Index search feature 33
Indicator panel 47
Interactive Setup 5
J
Jacks, types of 40
M
Menus, accessing 6
O
On-screen displays 36
P
Picture search options 32
PREFERENCES menu 16
PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25, 27
R
Recording 22, 24–30
Remote buttons 20
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 option 16
Remove or add channels 11
Reviewing programs 28
S
Safety tab 22
SAP, recording 28
Search Options 32–34
Sensor, remote 46
SET TIME and DATE screen 13
Signal type 11
Specifications 51
STEREO indicator 37
Stopping a timer recording 28
T
Tab, safety 22
Tape eject 22
Tape, playing a 21
Tape speeds 18
Time and date 12
Time counter 35
TIME menu 12, 13
Timer recording 25–28
TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25, 28
V
VCR channels list 10
VCR indicator 29
VCR Plus+ 13–15, 26–27
Viewing channel 5
L
Language feature 8
W
Warranty, limited 52
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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. Please do not
send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this
manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service
for your product.
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Indianapolis, IN 46290
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