WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCKREFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates "dangerous
This symbol indicates _ voltage" inside the product that
important instructions _ presents a risk of electric shock or
accompanying the product, personal injury.
Cautions
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to wide
slot, and 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 jusq0 au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder 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.
Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust
yourVCR. Remove dust from the ventilation holes.
Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and
various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since
the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A
nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher isrecommended.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately, Returning the 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. VR694HF
Serial No,
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Add ress/Pho ne:
i VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
Product Registration .................................................. i
First Things First ......................................................... 3
Setting Up the VCR .................................................... 7
Using the Menus to Set Up Features .............................. 8
Language .................................................................... 8
Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ........................ 9
Cable Box Setup ....................................................... 10
VCR Channels List ..................................................... 12
To Auto Channel Search ..................................... 13
Changing the Signal Type ................................... 14
Adding or Removing Channels .......................... 14
Time and Date .......................................................... 14
Auto Clock Set Feature ....................................... 15
Set the Time Zone ............................................... 16
Set Daylight Savings ............................................ 16
Setting Time and Date Manually ....................... 17
VCR Plus+ System Channels ..................................... 18
VCR Plus System Worksheet .............................. 19
Additional Set Up Features ........................................... 20
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ..................................... 20
Auto Play .................................................................. 21
Auto TV/VCR ............................................................. 21
EnergySaver .............................................................. 22
Front Panel (VCR Display) ........................................ 22
Tape Speed ............................................................... 22
VCR Basics .................................................................. 23
Remote Buttons ............................................................. 24
Component Buttons ................................................. 24
VCR Function Buttons .............................................. 25
TV Function Buttons ................................................. 26
Playing a Tape ................................................................ 27
Automatic Rewind ................................................... 27
Tape Eject .................................................................. 27
Recording .................................................................. 28
Recording ................................................................... 29
Express Recording (XPR) ................................................ 30
Timer Recording ............................................................. 31
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ System ......... 32
Reviewing and Clearing Programs .......................... 34
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program) ....................................... 35
Recording Audio Only .............................................. 36
Playing Back Audio Only .......................................... 36
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes .......... 36
Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ................................ 37
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Program The Remote ............................................... 39
Testing the Remote ........................................................ 40
Programming the Remote to Control a TV,
Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box .................................. 40
Programming the Remote to Control
an Auxiliary Component ............................................. 42
Other Features .......................................................... 45
Commercial Advance ..................................................... 46
Marking .................................................................... 47
Playback .................................................................... 48
Display ....................................................................... 48
Movie Advance ............................................................... 49
Picture Search Options ................................................... 51
Forward and Reverse Search ................................... 51
Slow Motion ............................................................. 51
Frame Advance ......................................................... 52
Variable Speed Using the Shuttle Ring .............. 52
Index Search ............................................................. 53
Zero Search ............................................................... 53
Pro-Tect Plus TM Locking Feature .................................... 54
Tracking .......................................................................... 54
Time Counter .................................................................. 55
On-Screen Displays ......................................................... 55
Audio Set-Up Features ................................................... 56
Reception .................................................................. 56
Tape Playback ................................................................. 57
Connections ............................................................... 59
Jacks and Cables ............................................................. 60
Choosing a VCR Connection .......................................... 61
TV With RF Jack Only ............................................... 62
TV With Audio/Video Jacks ...................................... 63
TV With Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box
to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ........................ 64
TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Receiver ....... 65
TV With Audio/Video Jacks
and Digital Satellite Receiver ............................... 66
Reference ................................................................... 67
Front Panel ..................................................................... 68
Display Panel .................................................................. 69
Back Panel ...................................................................... 70
Questions and Answers About Commercial Advance.. 71
Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................... 72
Video Input Channel ...................................................... 75
Specifications .................................................................. 76
Cleaning the VCR ........................................................... 76
Limited Warranty ........................................................... 77
Glossary ........................................................................... 78
Index ............................................................................... 79
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR...
To help you get started using yourVCR with as
little reading as possible, we've put all the basic
information needed in the first three sections.To
help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide which
walks you through several set-up steps at once.
GE'rFING STARTED
Before this first step, though, learning about
the time and date, your remote control's features,
working with channels, and basic video tape
operations are essential to get all you can out of the
VCR. Once you are comfortable with these features,
feel free to refer to other sections because they
cover the more detailed information.
FIRSTTHINGS FIRST
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STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
The following items come packed in the box:
• VCR
• Remote control
• RFcoaxial cable
• 2 "AA" Batteries
STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE
REMOTE CONTROL
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the
batteries in your VCR's remote.
1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the batteries into the remote's back panel. Match the
positive (+) and negative (-) ends of each battery to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the coven
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 to the right.
if you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a
better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward
the back of the manual, for additional connection options.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR
Your VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through the
blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into
the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a pair of scissors
and pull it free of the blades. Once the plastic is removed, match
the wide blade of the power cord to the wide slot in the AC
outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
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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 IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT
(TO TV) jacks with RFcoaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to
channel 3 or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on
your TV.
if you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
with audio/video cables, select the TV's video input with
the remote's TV and INPUT buttons to see the signal. See
"How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the
References section for more information.
STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR
Press the POWER button on the VCR's front panel or press the
VCR1 button on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first
time you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This is the
start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options
for your VCR.
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.
STEP 7: USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE
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.
Choisissez une langue.
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1. Press 1 for English, or 2 for Fran_ais (French).
The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the
chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until
the interactive setup is complete.
if the menu does not appear:
• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4
switch or the TV's video input "channel" (see page 75 for
more information).
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.
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• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you
connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO
TV) jacks.
• Check your connections.
If you choose to set up your VCR options individually rather than
setting them up in the Quickset Guide, then go to the next section.
STEP 8: ACCESS TH E MENUS
The MENU, arrow and number buttons on the remote control
let you access, select, and change your VCR's preferences. For
example, to turn the Auto Play feature on or off (see Setting Up
the VCRfor more information about Auto Play):
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 getup
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
1 Remote Control: VCRI
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3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
3. Press 2 to toggle between Auto Play ON and OFF.
4. When you have made your choice, press 0 on the remote to
exit the Preferences menu and 0 to exit the Main Menu.
Once you understand how to use the menus, move on to the
next section.
Using the Arrow Buttons
Use the menu, arrow and OK buttons
on the remote control to access and
select menu items.
GUIDE INFO
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MENU CLEAR
Pressing the MENU button will bring
up the Main Menu. When menus are
displayed, you can either select the
item you want by pressing the same
number button on the remote, or by
using the up and down arrows to
scroll through items highlighting
them. If you scroll through menu
items, you must press the OK button
to select it.
You also set some of the VCR's
features (e.g., setting the clock) using
the on-screen displays and the
remote control arrow buttons in this
way.
You also use the left and right arrows
when setting up a timer program.
These buttons move from one
location to another, such as moving
from hours to minutes
SETUP FEATURES
Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get
the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus are
covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever
want to change a menu, refer to this section.
• Language Selection
• Setup for a Satellite Receiver Antenna
• Cable Box Set Up
• VCR Channel List Set Up
(Auto Channel Search)
• Time Zone and Daylight Savings
(Auto Clock)
• Manually Setting Time and Date
• Channel Set for theVCR Plus+
Interactive Programming System
• RemoteVCR1NCR2 Feature
• Auto Play
• AutoTVNCR
• EnergySaver
• Front Panel Brightness
• Preferred Tape Speed
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USING TH E MENUS TO SET
UP FEATURES
You set up features by using the menu system as discussed in the
previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet
Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features
you should set up before you begin using your VCR.
LANGUAGE
Selecting your preferred language determines how the on-
screen displays will appear. To change the language:
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
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0 Exit
2. Select 8 to chose the LANGUAGE menu.
LANGUAGE
Select a language.
2 Fra_ais
Press MENU to continue
3. SelectEnglish or Frangais (French).
Is Something Missing?
Not all the VCR screens are shown in
this manual when explaining the
features.
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SETUP FOR A DIGITAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER
With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite
receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired channel at the start
time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the
receiver to the desired channel only if the receiver isturned on.
Position the satellite receiver above the VCR as shown in the
Connections section.
1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu.
3,
4,
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
5 Cable Box Setup
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Press6 to selectSAT SETUP.
SAT SETUP
On what channel does
the VCN receive signals
from the SAT receiver?
Enter 01-125 or INPUT
Press MENU to cancel
Enter the output channel of your satellite receive_ usually
03, 04, or video line input and press MENU. The VCR confirms
that it receives all satellite signals on the specified channel.
Satellite Viewing Channels
Even though you are offered channels
%125, most modern satellite systems
can only broadcast to channels 3, 4 or
the Video INPUT "channel" (Selected
with the INPUT button on the remote
control). It is highly recommended
that you chose one of these three for
your satellite system's broadcast. For
more information about selecting
Video INPUT, see page 75.
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SAT SETUP
The VCR will now
receive all signals
from the SAT receiver
on channel 03.
Press MENU to continue
PressMENU and enterthe code foryour digitalsatellite
receiverfrom the SatelliteReceiverCode List.
SAT SETUP
Enter the code for your
SAT receiver from the
List in your User's
Manual
Press MENU to cancel
Turn on your satellitereceiverand tune itto channel 100 and
then pressMENU. Followthe on-screendirections.
Satellite Receiver Codes
Dishnet (Echo) ................................. 078
GE ............................................ 000, 001
Hughes Network ............................ 077
Panasonic ........................................ 075
Primestar ......................................... 076
ProScan .................................... 000, 001
RCA .......................................... 000, 001
Sony ................................................ 072
Toshiba ............................................ 073
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SAT SETUP
Please turn oR your
SAT Receiver and tune
it to channel 100.
Press MENU to continue
Once you have completed the setup,the VCR confirmsthe
satellitereceiversetupiscompleted orcanceled.
CABLE BOX SETUP
This setup applies only when all channels are received through
the cable box. There are two steps:
• The first sets up the VCR for the output channel of the cable
box signal.
The second sets up the VCR for a remote-controllable cable
box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing
channels for timer or VCR Plus+ system recordings. Position
the remote-controllable cable box above the VCR as shown
in the Connections section.
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1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
3,
4,
5,
6,
CHANNELS
1 Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Channel List
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the
three choices.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL
channels or only SOME
channels?
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2 Only SOME channels
3 Cancel setup
if you selected ALL CHANNELS, enter the output channel of
your cable box, usually 03, 04, or video line input and
press MENU.
Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote
controllable.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Can your cable box be
operated with a remote
control?
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2 No
if your cable box is remote-controllable, turn it on and tune
it to channel 2. Press MENU to continue.
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Cable Box Setup
All channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or
press INPUT for Video Input.
Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium
channels.
Cancel setup: select to cancel.
Video Input Channel
You can select the Video Input
"channel" by hitting the INPUT button
on your remote control. For more
information about this feature, see,
"Finding Your TV's Video Input
Channel," in the Reference section of
this manual.
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CABLE BOX SETUP
PLease turn on your
CabLe Box and tune
it to channel 2.
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Press MENU to continue
Enterthe code foryour cablebox from the Cable Box
Codes listthen pressMENU to continue.
CABLE BOX SETUP
Enter the code for your
cable box from the
List in your User's
Manual.
Press MENU to cancel
8. Selectone of the choicesand followthe on-screen
instructions.
CABLE BOX SETUP
bid the cable box
tune to channel 9?
2 NO. try again
3 No. cancel setup
Once you have completed the setup, the VCR confirms the
CABLE BOX SETUP is completed or canceled.
VCR CHANNELS LIST
If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the
factory. 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.
Cable Box Codes
ABC ............. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053
Antronix .............................................008, 009
Archer ................................. 008, 009, 010, 011
Cabletenna ................................................. 008
Cableview ................................................... 008
Century ....................................................... 011
Citizen ........................................................ 011
Colour Voice ....................................... 012, 013
Comtronics ......................................... 014, 015
Contec ........................................................ 016
Eastern ........................................................ 017
Garrard ....................................................... 011
GC Electronics ............................................ 009
Gemini ................................................ 018, 019
General Instrument ................... 003, 042, 043
Hamlin ........................ 020, 021,022, 035, 045
Hitachi ........................................................ 003
Hytex .......................................................... 002
Jasco ........................................................... 011
Jerrold ........................ 003, 005, 007,018, 023,
024, 046, 053, 042, 043
Magnavox .................................................. 025
Memorex .................................................... 026
Movie Time ................................. 002, 027, 028
NSC ............................................. 002, 027, 028
Oak ............................................. 002, 016, 029
Panasonic ........................................... 048, 052
Paragon ...................................................... 026
Philips ................................ 011,012, 013, 019,
025, 030, 031,032
Pioneer ................................. 033, 034
Pulsar ...................................... 026
RCA 047, 049, 052
Realistic ........................................ 009
Regal ................................. 022, 035
Regency ....................................... 017
Rembrandt 003
Runco ........................................... 026
Samsung .............................. 014, 034
Scientific Atlanta ............ 006, 036, 037, 038
Signal .................................... 014, 018
Signature 003
SLMarx ......................................... 014
Sprucer ...................................... 052
Starcom 007, 018, 053
Stargate ................................. 014, 018
Starquest 018
Tandy 040
Teleview 014
Tocom .............................. 004, 023, 041
Toshiba ......................................... 026
Tusa ....................................... 018
TV86 ............................................................ 027
Unika .......................................... 008, 009, 011
United Artists ............................................. 002
United Cable .............................................. 053
Universal ...................... 008, 009, 010, 011
Videoway ...................................... 044
Viewstar .............................. 015, 025, 027, 040
Zenith ......................................... 026, 050, 051
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TO AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Setup
5 Cable Box Setup
6 DSR Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
4,
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
What type of signal
are you using?
I Cable TV
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0 Cancel
Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options.
Cable TV searches for cable channels
Antenna searches for local broadcast stations
Detect Automatically will make this decision for you
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Now scanning channel 14
Press any key to cancel
The VCR begins scanning for the available channels--this
takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete,
the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point,
pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR
should only select the active channels.
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.
Detect Automatically
A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause Auto Detect to
mis=detect. If this should happen,
select I or 2 for the system you have.
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CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE
This feature is useful if the cable signal goes out; you can switch
to Antenna for alternate television viewing.
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. When you are finished, press 0 to exit back to the
main menu and 0 again to exit to normal viewing.
ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS
You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto
Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have weak
signals or you don't want to watch them.
1,
2.
3.
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen. Use
CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the
channel you want to remove or add.
4,
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
When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the
list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can
press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you
can press INFO to add.
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 dock 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 via the
menu system.
Selecting Channels
The CHANNEL + and - buttons access
those channels which are 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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AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE
The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. 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. To set the Time
Zone:
1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
3,
4,
TIME
I Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
4 Set Daylight Savings
0 Exit
Press3 to displaythe SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
5 Alaska
6 Hawaii
Press MENU to continue
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 in a broadcast signal (usually on a PBS
station). If the time is not correct, select another time zone
or set the time and date through the menu system.
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 Extended Data
Services (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 Time menu.
Check local cable system or TV stations
for availability of channels with XDS
information.
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SET THE TIME ZONE
1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
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4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
I Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
4 Set Daylight Savings
3,
0 Exit
Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.
SET TIME ZONE
What is your Time Zone?
1 Eastern
2 Central
3 Mountain
4 Pacific
S Alaska
6 Hawaii
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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 time information it finds broadcast in
some local channel signals (usually PBS). If the time isfound
and is not correct, select another time zone or set the time
and date through the menu system.
SET
1.
2.
3.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Does your area observe
Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?
Yes, DST is observed
No
Press MENU to continue
Spring forward; Fall backward
In the Spring, Daylight-Savings begins
on the first Sunday in April. Because
the clock automatically changes from
2 a.m. to 3 a.m. (forward one hour),
remember to include the extra hour
for timer recordings falling within this
time frame.
in the Autumn, Daylight=Savings ends
on the last Sunday in October. The
VCR clock automatically changes from
2 a.m. to 1 a.m. (back one hour).
Therefore, it can affect your recording
length.
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4. Select one of the options.
• DST stands for Daylight Savings Time.
• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the dock using the DST
information broadcast in the signal (channel).
SETTING TIME AND DATE MANUALLY
If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the dock through the
TIME menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF
automatically when you set the dock this way.
1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
D li
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2,
Press 3 to display the TIME menu.
TIME
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2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings
3,
0 Exit
Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time --:--
(hh:mm)
Date --/--/--
4,
Press MENU to cancel
Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0 before
single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen directions to
exit the menus.
SET TIME AND DATE
Time 12:34 PM
Date 11/18/99 Thursday
Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set
l Time/Date Display 1
Pressing INFO displays the time and
date on the screen temporarily.
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VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM CHANNELS
Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer
recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. To use this system
to its fullest extent, you have to put in a little time now to set up
a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical
cable services in the United States and Canada are provided.
1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.
CHANNELS
I Auto Channel Search
2 Add/Remove Channels
3 Si_l T _d_ CABLE
5 Cable Box Setup
6 SAT Setup
0 Exit
3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ Channel List screen.
4,
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
Use CH+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
Enter the data following the on-screen directions using
your worksheet.
VCR+ Channel My Channel
5 46
4 --
3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
1 --
Use CN+/- to select
Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save
(Screen shown is for an example only,)
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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (U.S. 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+ Programming System
Channel List
Refer to your local television list for a
complete VCR Plus+ system channel
list for your viewing area or contact
your cable company. Using the list
may save you some time.
VCR PLUS SYSTEM WORKSHEET
Broadcast or VCR Plus+ Channel Channel Number
Cable-TV Number** You Receive
Station Name the Station On*
H BO 33
ESPN 34
Checkyour tocal or cable tisting for the channet number you receive this station on.
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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System
Channel Numbers for
Cable TV (Canadian List)
67 Allarcom Pay Television/
Superchannel
44 Arts & Entertainment
72 Cable News Network-
Headline News
61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home Shopping
Network
56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International
Television Inc.
68 Chinavision Canada Corp
60 Country Music Television
63 Family Channel
62 First Choice
96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four
90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise
51 The Learning Channel
65 MeteoMedia/The Weather
Network
48 MuchMusic Network
55 MusiquePlus
52 Nashville Network
73 Newsworld/CBC
53 Le Reseau des Sports
43 The Sports Network
64 Super Ecran
37 Super Ecran B
98 Super Ecran C
66 Telatino Network
46 TV5 Montreal
92 Viewer's Choice 1
93 Viewer's Choice 2
94 Viewer's Choice 3
95 Viewer's Choice 4
71 Vision TV: Canada's
Faith Network
38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.
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ADDiTiONAL SET UP FEATURES iN THE
PREFERENCES MENU
The features in this section are all accessed through the
PREFERENCESmenu.
1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
VCR MAIN MENU
I VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setu
7 Audio
8 Language
0 Exit
2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCESmenu.
PREFERENCES
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2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
Now you are ready to select an item
from the menu to set up.
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION
The VCR's remote control unit can operate up to two compatible
ProScan, RCA, 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 VCR2 button on the remote.
In the preferences menu, press 1 to select the Remote Control
feature. Then press the VCR2 button to change.
PREFERENCES
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
PREFERENCES
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
Remote Control Option
Remember you must press VCR1 or
VCR2 on the remote--whichever you
selected in the menu--before the
remote will operate the VCR.
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PREFERENCES
2 Auto Play: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Commercial Advance
0 Exit
The VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. To change the
remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu,
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.
Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to
start playing automaticaUy when the tape is inserted.
Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automaticaUy.
AUTO TV/VC R
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 isturned on. This only applies if you connect
the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TVjacks of your VCR and TV
and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your T_
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 VCR
(ANTENNA on remote) will still switch
between the VCR and TV modes.
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 VCRwill 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.
FRONT PANEL (VCR DISPLAY)
You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display
panel on the front of the VCR. Press 5 to switch between the
options.
• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the
display when the VCR is off.
• BRIGHT keeps the display bright.
• 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 6 to switch between SP and SLR
You can override the preferred tape speed:
• Pressthe SPEEDbutton 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.
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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.
SLP (Super Long Play)
Gives three times the recording time
of tapes recorded in SR Special effects
such as pause, slow motion, picture
search, and frame advance work well
when you play back tapes recorded in
this speed.
RecordingTime
Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2Hr 6Hr
T- 160 2Hr/40Min 8Hr
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET
YOU STARTE D
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.
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REMOTE BU'n'ONS
Your backlit remote has a light button (_) 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 ©then
If a button is not pressed within approximately seven seconds,
the light turns off to conserve battery powen
The remote control is capable of controlling more than just your
VCR. If you have compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE components,
you may be able to control them without having to program the
remote.
COMPONENT BUTTONS
AUX Turns on a compatible RCA or ProScan amplifier/receiver or
audio/video receiver. Can be programmed to control a ProScan or
RCA auxiliary component.
DVD Controls a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GEDVD player.
Use arrow and OK buttons to move around and select items in
DVD's menu system.
ON,OFF Turns VCR on or off when remote is set to control the
VCR. Also turns other compatible components on or off.
SAT,CABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE satellite
receiver and sets the remote to control the receiven Can be
programmed to control different brands of receivers. Used with
the ON,OFF button to turn on a compatible cable box (if
programmed) and sets the remote to control the cable box.
TV Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the
remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON,OFF button to
turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the
remote to control the TV.
VCR1 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets
the remote to control the VCR.
VCR2 Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE VCR and sets
remote to control VCR when it has been set up. Used with
ON,OFF button to turn on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE
LaserDisc player and sets remote to control the playen
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VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS
ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes
from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator in
VCR display panel on or off.
Arrow Buttons (_) Allow you to move through the menus,
enter data, and change settings of selected features.
CH + and - 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.
EDIT Simultaneously pauses and unpauses two VCRs when
dubbing.
FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches forward through a tape during playback. Starts slow
motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion speed.
FR.ADV (Frame Advance) Advances the tape one frame at a
time during play-pause.
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 of the VCR on the TV screen.
INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR's tuner. Line
input refers to the signal coming from the component connected
to the audio/video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR.
MENU Displays and accesses menu system.
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.
OK This button acts as an "enter" button when working with
on-screen menus. If you do not enter on-screen selections with
the remote's numbered buttons, you can scroll through the on-
screen selection items with the arrow keys and use the OK
button to select the highlighted choice.
ON.OFF Turns the VCR off or on. You must press the proper
component button (VCR1/VCR2) first for the power to work.
PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.
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