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WARNING

To reduce risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not

expose this product to
rain or moisture.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.

RISKOF£LtCTRICSHOCKREFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

on 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 produt_t, personal injury.

Cautions Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully

insert.
Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la

fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product

for its proper operating voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder isprovided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,

Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry aspractical.

Care and Cleaning:

Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your

VCR. 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 is recommended.

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.

ModelNo. VR701HF

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/AddressJPhone:

VCRPlus+system and PlusCodeare registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCRPlus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCEand MOVIE ADVANCE are registered trademarks of SRT,Inc.; a Jerry Iggu/den invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

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First Things First .................................................. 3

Initial Setup ............................................................. 5

Setting Up the VCR ............................................. 7

Using The Menu To Set Up Features ...................... 8

Language Selection ........................................... 8

Cable Box Setup ................................................ 9

VCR Channels List ............................................ 10

To Auto Channel Search ........................... 10

Changing the Signal Type .............. _...... 11

Adding or Removing Channels ............. 11

Time and Date ................................................. 12

Auto Clock Set Feature ............................. 12

Setting the Time Zone ........................... 12

Setting Daylight-Saving Time ............... 13

Setting Time and Date Manually .............. 14

VCR Plus+ SILVER Guide System ..................... 15

Turning ON or OFF the Auto Download.. 16

Mapping VCR Plus+ Channels Manually .. 17

Additional Setup Features .............................. 19

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ...................... 19

Auto Play ................................................... 20

Auto TV/VCR .............................................. 20

EnergySaver ............................................... 20

Front Panel Brightness (VCR Display) ....... 21

Preferred Tape Speed ................................ 21

Set Auto Repeat ........................................ 21

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

Check the Safety Tab ....................................... 28

Recording .............................................................. 29

Recording Features ............................................... 30

Express Recording (XPR) ................................. 30

Timer Recording .............................................. 31

Timer Recording with the

VCR Plus+ Programming System ............ 32

Setting Up the Channel List .................. 32

Using the VCR Plus+ System .................. 32

Stopping a Timer Recording ..................... 34

Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........... 34

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP (Second

Audio Program) Programming .................... 35

Recording Audio Only ............................... 35

Playing Back Audio Only ........................... 36

Copying and Editing Tapes ............................. 36

Using Dual Remote with AutoEdit ................. 37

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Program the Remote ........................................ 39

About Programming the Remote ........................ 40

Testing the Remote ......................................... 40

Controlling a TV, Satellite Receiver,

or Cable Box .................................................. 40

Using Direct Entry ..................................... 41

Operating Components .................................. 41

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 ................................................ 51

Index Search .................................................... 52

Go-To Search .................................................... 52

Tracking ................................................................. 53

Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking ......................................... 53

Time Counter ......................................................... 53

On-Screen Displays ................................................ 54

Audio Set-Up Features .......................................... 54

Connections ......................................................... 57

Jacks and Cables .................................................... 58

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) .............. 58

AudioNideo Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) ..... 58

Choosing a VCR Connection ................................. 59

Advantages of AN Cable Connections .......... 59

TV With RF Jack Only ...................................... 60

TV With AN Jacks ........................................... 61

TV With NV Jacks and Cable Box .................. 62

TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver .......... 63

TV With NV Jacks and Satellite Receiver ...... 64

Reference .............................................................. 65

Front Panel Diagram ............................................. 66

Display Panel Diagram .......................................... 67

Back Panel Diagram .............................................. 68

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................ 69

Questions and Answers About

Commercial Advance ........................................... 73

Specifications ......................................................... 74

Cleaning the VCR .................................................. 74

How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel ....... 75

Limited Warranty .................................................. 76

Index ...................................................................... 77

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WELCOME TO YOUR

N EW VC R...

To help you get started using your VCRwith 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 an initial setup
feature the first time you turn on your VCR
which walks you through several setup steps at

once.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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GETTING 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.

WHAT REMAI NS?

The final sections of this manual contain

playback and recording information, a detailed

connections section, and a reference section

including troubleshooting tips, warranty
information, and an index.

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READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for

your new video cassette recorder.

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STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

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STEP 2: INSTALL BATI'ERIES 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 the batteries into the remote control's back
panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of

each battery to the diagram inside the battery

compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

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STEP 3: CONNECT YOUR VCR

If the VCR is connected to an antenna or cable system and

then to the TV, use the VCR's ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks for
a good signal (see the diagram to the right).

If the TV has AUDIONIDEO jacks, use AN cables to

connect the two for a better picture. See the Connections

section in this manual for additional connection options.

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

The VCR's power cord has a plastic band strung through

the blades. Remove plastic band before plugging the
cord into the power outlet. To remove band, cut with a
pair of scissors and pull it free of the blades. Once the

plastic is removed, match the wide blade of the power

cord to the wide slot in the AC outlet. Be sure to insert the

plug completely.

VCR

TV

CABLE,CABLEBOX,OR ANTENNA I

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STEP 5: TUNE THE TV

Tune the "IV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing

channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video line input.

• If you connect your VCR using the ANT. iN and RF OUT
jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the CH. 3/4 switch to
channel 3 or channel 4--the channel you want to use

on your TV.
If the VCR is connected to the TV using the AUDIO/

VIDEO jacks and A/V cables, select the TV's video line

input with the remote control's INPUT button to see the
signal. See "How to Find Your TV's Video Input

Channel" in the References section of this manual for a
detailed explanation of video line input.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE VCR

Press POWER on the VCR's front panel or the VCR button
on the remote control to turn on the VCR. The first time

you turn the VCR on, a menu screen appears. This isthe
start of an initial set up which helps you set different
options for your VCR.

STEP 7: INITIAL SETUP

The first on-screen menu during the initial set up asks
which language you prefer to use for the VCR's displays.

Use the remote control's number buttons to select the

corresponding language.

SeLect a Language.
SeLeccione un idioma.

Choisissez une tangue.

1 EngLish
2 EspaSot

3 Fran_ais

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Espahol (Spanish), or 3 for
Fran_ais (French).

The remaining menus in the setup will appear in the

chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step screens until

setup is complete.

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VCR Viewing Channel

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AUOIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks CH, 314Switch

When using the ANT IN and RFOUT
jacks to connect your VCR, tune your

TV to channel 3 or 4.
The CH. 3/4 switch on the back of the

VCR determines which TV channel is
used to see the VCR's output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
to connect the VCR, tune the TV to

the its Video Input Channel using the
TV and INPUT buttons on the VCR's

remote control.
See "How to Find Your TV's Video

Input Channel" in the References
section of this manual for more

information about video line input.

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If the menu does not appear:

Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the
CH. 314 switch or the TV's video input channel (see "How

to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the
References section of this manual for more information).

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR's front
display if the VCR is connected using the ANT. IN and

RF OUT jacks.

• Check your connections to make sure they are correct
and snug.

If you chose to set up the VCR's options individually, then
go to the next section for specific menu instructions.

STEP 8: ACCESS THE MENUS

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and
change the VCR's display preferences. For example, to

select a different preferred on-screen language than the

one selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Setup

6 Preferences
7 Audio
8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 8to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English
2 Espa_ol

3 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

3. Using the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for
Espafiol (Spanish), or 3 for Franq;ais (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked in similar ways by

using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions.

See the next section, Additional Set-Up Features, for

detailed information about accessing menus.

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ADDITIONAL SETUP

FEATURES

Below is a list of features that need to be set up
before using your VCR for the first time.

• On-screen language

• Cable box setup

• VCR channel List
(using auto channel search)

• Auto clock set

• Setting time and date manually

• Setting VCR Plus+ system channels

• Remote VCR1NCR2 feature

• Auto Play*

• AutoTVNCR*

• Energy Saver*

• Front panel brightness*

• Preferred tape speed*

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Features not set up during the QuickSet Guide first-time setup and must be set manually.

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USING THE MENU TO SET UP

FEATURES

You can set up your VCR's features by using the remote
control's buttons to enter your choices from on-screen

instructions. Each menu item is explained in this section.

You can set up features individually by using the menu

system. Each feature that appears in the initial set up is
explained in this section as well as a few others you may

want to set up before you begin using your VCR.

LANGUAGE SELECTION

The VCR can be set to display one of three languages in the
on-screen displays. To chose between English, Spanish, or

French:

1. On your remote control, press the MENU button to
display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language
0 Exit

2. Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a Language.

l>Engtish
2 Espa_ot
3 Fran_ais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, EspaSol (Spanish), or Fran_ais (French) by
pressing the appropriate number on the remote
control's key pad.

On-Screen Menus

Not all the VCR screens are shown in

this manual when explaining the

features.

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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+ recordings.

Position the remote-controllable cable box above the

VCR as shown in the Connections section.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR PLus+

2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels
5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Audio
S Language

0 Exit

2. Press4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

Auto Channel Search
Add/Remove Channels

Signal Type: CABLE

VCR PLus+ Setup

Cable Box Setup

Exit

3. Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu. Then
select one of the three choices.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable
box to receive ALL

channels or only SOME
channels?

1 ALL channels

2 Only SOME channets
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.

Cable Box Setup

ALL channels: enter two numbers for
output channel of your cable box or

press INPUT if you connect your cable
box with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.

Only SOME channels: if you only use
the cable box to tune premium

channels.
Cancel setup: select to cancel.

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CABLE BOX SETUP

On what channel does

the VCR receive signals
from the cable box?
(usually 3, 4, or Video)

04 "

Press CLEAR to correct

Press MENU to continue

CABLE 80X SETUP

The VCR wiLt now

receive all signals
from the cable box

on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that it
will receive all signals on the designated channel.

VCR CHANNELS LIST

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not
necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at

the factory, but you may want to add or delete some
channels depending on whether they are active.

TO AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 AddlRemove Channels

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR Plus+ Setup

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:

• Cable TVsearches for cable channels

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

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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.

CHANGING 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.

ADDING OR REMOVING CHANNELS

You may want to add or remove channels after you Auto

Channel Search, especially if some of the channels have

weak signals or you don't want to watch them.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search
2 AddlRemove ChanneLs

3 Signal Type: CABLE
4 VCR PLus+ Setup

5 CabLe Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 2 to display the ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS screen.
Use the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or
number buttons to go to the channels you want to

remove or add.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in
your area may cause AutoOetect to

mis-detect. If this should happen,
select I 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.

Selecting Channels
The Channel up and down buttons

access those channels active in your
VCR channel list.

You can still access channels not
on the channel list by using the

number buttons on the remote
control.

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

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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 it.

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TIME AND DATE

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the
Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature

enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is
turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it

updates the time for you automatically.
Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST

(Daylight-Saving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In
the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying AIISet

data. AllSet data updates the clock using the Coordinated
Universal Time. To use this automatic feature, certain steps
are required such as Auto Channel Search, setting the time

zone, and setting the Daylight Saving feature before the
Auto Clock feature works.

SETTING THE TIME ZONE

1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR
MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and bate
2 Auto Clock Set: ON

3 Set Time Zone
4 Set bayLight Savings

Time bata was found on

channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen.

SET TIME ZONE

_hat is your Ti_e Zone?

1 Eastern

2 EentPaL

3 Mountain
4 Pacific

5 ALaska
6 Hawaii

7>Automatic
Press MENU to continue

4. Select your time zone, then press MENU to continue.

If you chose Automatic for your time zone, the VCR sets

the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time

information it finds. If the time is not correct, select

another time zone or manually set the time and date
through the menu system.

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Auto Clock Information

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 AtlSet signal.
If Auto Clock Set is unsuccessful, try

tuning the VCR (or cable box) to

a channel carrying the broadcast
information (usually PBS),then turn

the VCR off. If the time does not set
within 10 minutes, set the time and
date manually through the menus.

Check your local cable system or TV
stations for availability of channels

with AIISet time data.

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SE'n'ING DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME
1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings

Time Data was found on

channel 20.

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen.

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe

Daylight Savings Time
from April to October?

I Yes, DST is observed
2 No

3>Automatic
Press MENU to continue

4. Select one of the options and then press MENU to
continue.

• DST stands for "Daylight Saving Time."

• If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the clock using

the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock
through the TIME menu. The Auto Clock Set feature is set

to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON

3 Set Time Zone
4 Set Daylight Savings

Time Data was not found.

0 Exit

Press I to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu.

Spring forward, Fail back

In the Spring, daylight-saving time
begins on the first Sunday in April.

Because the clock automatically
changes from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.

(forward one hour), including the
extra hour for timer recording within

this time frame is necessary.

In the Fall, Daylight-Saving time 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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SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:--

(hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

Enter the data using the number buttons. Press 0
before single-digit numbers and follow the on-screen

directions.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/16/00 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

Time/Date Display 1

Pressing INFO on the remote displays

the time and date on the screen.

SETTING TIME AND DATE MANUALLY

If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the clock

through the TIME menu option. The Auto Clock Set feature

is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VDR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Audio

8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date
2 Auto Clock Set: ON
3 Set Time Zone

4 Set Daylight Savings

Time Data was not found,

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu.

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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 to exit the menus.

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/16100 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to set

VCR Plus+ ® SILVER GUIDE SYSTEM

The VCR Plus+ SILVER programming system makes VCR set

up automatic by setting and updating the clock and

channel list for you. During the one-time QuickSet Guide
set up, the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code. Soon

after, the VCR clock will set itself and your VCR Plus+
programming system channel list will be input for you.

Time, date, and VCR Plus+ system information are

downloaded from participating TV stations over your
antenna or cable system. Time and date are updated each
time the VCR is turned off (and after every power
interruption). So, when your TV stations or cable company
update their lineups, your Proscan VCR will get the most
current channel list automatically, freeing you from having
to manually change the channel list yourself.

If your VCR Plus+ Silver system fails to download the

proper information for any reason, you can always
manually map the channels. You can also turn off AUTO
VCR Plus+ if you keep getting prompts about "multiple
cable" services by choosing (2) in the VCR PLUS+ SETUP

menu.

VCR Plus+ Download

When your VCR Plus+ SILVER system
first downloads information, this can

take anywhere from minutes to
hours depending on when local

broadcasters send the data.

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VCRPlus+system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporalion.

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TURNING ON OR OFF THE

AUTO VCR Plus+ DOWNLOAD

If the automatic VCR Plus+ download continuously fails for

any reason, you will "see the prompt:

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

Last automatic setup
was unsucces5ful.
Would you like to:

I _ Try again

Finish setup manually

i 3 Cancel the auto setup

If you decide to turn off Auto VCR Plus+ all together, you
can do this by:

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to access
the VCR's MAIN MENU

2. Press 4 to access the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 Add/Remove Channels

Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR PLus+ Setup
5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3, Press 4 to access the VCR Plus+ Setup menu.

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

1 Set channel Lists

2 Auto VCR PLus+: ON

VCR Plus_ data was _ot

found.

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Pressing 1 will take you to a screen to manually map
VCR Plus+ channels. Pressing 2 will toggle between

Auto VCR Plus+ ON or OFF.

Make sure this feature is turned off if you continually
get "fail to download" prompts and map the channels

manually.

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MAPPING VCR Plus+ CHANNELS MANUALLY

Using the VCR Plus+ SILVER system can make taping timer
recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. If your VCR
Plus+ SILVER system setup failed during the QuickSet, then you

will need to map the channels for your local service manually.
A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services

in the U.S. and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search

2 AddlRemove Channels
3 Signal Type: CABLE

4 VCR Plus+ Setup

5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4to display the VCR Plus+ Setup screen.

VER PLUS+ SETUP

1 Set channel lists
2 Auto VCR Plus+: ON

VER Plus+ data was not
found.

4. Press 1 to display the Set Channel Lists menu,

S.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 --
4 --
3 -> -> -> --
2 --
1 --

Use CH+/- to select

Press 0-9 to change
Press MENU to save

Enter the data following the on-screen directions using

our worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46
4 --

3 -> -> -> 23
2 --
I --

Use CH +1- to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (USA List)

35 American Movie Classics
39 Arts &-Entertainment

57 Black Entertainment
54 Bravo

42 Cable News Network
45 Cinemax

98 Cinemax 2

37 The Discovery Channel
53 The Disney Channel

63 Entertainment Television
34 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 VVVVOR-New York

See next page for Canadian List

VCR Plus+ System Channel List

Refer to your local television list for a

complete VCR Plus+ channel list for
your viewing area or contact your
cable company. Using the list may

save you some time.

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VCR Plus+ SYSTEM WORKSH EET

Broadcast or

Cable.TV

Station Name

HBO

ESPN

*Checkyour local or cable listin_

VCR Plus+ System

Channel Number**

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Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

sfor the channel number you receive this station on.

**Check your local/istlngs for broadcastor VCR Plus+ channel number assigned

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Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

• Cable TV (Canadian List)

67 Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel

44 Arts & Entertainment

72 Cable News Network-

Headline News

61 Cable News Network
70 Canadian Home

Shopping Network

56 Canal Famille
69 Cathay International

Television Inc.

68 Chinavision Canada

Corp

60 Country Music

Television

63 Family Channel
62 First Choice

96 First Choice Two
97 First Choice Three
99 First Choice Four

90 House of Commons
91 La Chaine Francaise

51 The Learning Channel

65 MetroMedia/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.

ADDITIONAL SETUP FEATURES IN THE

PREFERENCES MENU

The features in this section are all accessed through the

I_REFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to

change the VCR's preferences.

REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION

If you own a compatible RCA, GE, or PROSCAN remote that
has a VCR2, VCR2-LD, or VCR2.DVD button, this feature

allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button.
In the PREFERENCES menu, press 1 to select Remote

Control. With the compatible remote control, press the
VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2.DVD button to change which

remote controls the VCR.

PREFERENCES

(Press VCR2 to Change)

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit

PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR2

2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote's
VCR2, VCR2.LD, or VCR2,DVD button. If the PREFERENCES

setting is changed to VCR20 the remote that came with
your VCR will no longer control it.

To change the setting back to VCR1, so the remote which

came with your VCR can control the unit, use the
compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu,
press 1, and then VCR on this VCR's remote.

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2

disables the remote that came with
your VCR.

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AUTO PLAY

This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing a
tape when inserting a tape with the safety tab removed. In

the PREFERENCES menu, press 2 to switch between ON and

OFF.

• Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically when inserted

in the VCR.

• Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab
removed to start playing automatically.

PREFERENCES

1 Remote ControL: VCR2
2 Auto PLay: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit

The PREFERENCESmenu allows accessto

many VCRoptions including remote control,

Auto Play, and EnergySaver features

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 is turned on or a cassette is

inserted. 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 7-V.

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.

ENERGYSAVER

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours

of inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the
feature, Press 4 in the PREFERENCES menu to switch

between ON and OFF.

• OFF means the VCR will remain turned on until you
shut it off.

• 1:00, 2:00, or 3:OO means 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.

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FRONT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (VCR DISPLAY)

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent
display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES

menu, 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 when the VCR is on or off.

• DIM keeps the display at a low brightness level at all times.

PREFERRED TAPE SPEED

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard

Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES
menu, press 6 to switch between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.

SET AUTO REPEAT

Atape can be set to play the same segment over and over in a
repeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set Auto
Repeat uses the VCR's memory counter to determine the
duration of the loop.

In the PREFERENCESmenu, press 7 on the remote control to
bring up the AUTO REPEAT menu. The Set Auto Repeat dialog
box will ask for a loop end time to be specified:

AUTO REPEAT

Set the length of time
you want the tape to

play in a repeating loop

Loop from 0:00 to -:--

(h:mm)

Press CLEAR to turn off

Press MENU to exit

The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and

move the cursor back to the first position (hours).

The "Press CLEAR to turn off" message will appear only

after the first number has been entered into the end

time.

Auto Repeat is set back to -:-- by resetting the dialog
box, by cassette ejecting or insertion, by powering off
the VCR, by power interruption, or by recording start.

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PREFERENCES

I Remote Control: VCRI
2 Auto Play: ON

3 Auto TV/VCR: ON
4 EnergySaver: 2:00

5 Front Panel: AUTO
6 Tape Speed: SLP

7 Set Auto Repeat
8 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to
many VCR options including remote control,

Auto Play, and EnergySaver features.

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

playing back tapes recorded in
this speed.

SLP(Super Long Play)
Gives approximately three times the

recording time of tapes recorded in
SP.Special effects such as pause, slow

motion, picture search, and frame

advance work when playing back

tapes recorded in this speed.

Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette SP SLP
"1"-120 2 Hr 6 Hr

i T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

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When a duration time has been set:

• The VCR will automatically switch to rewind if the
counter meets or goes past the Auto Repeat set

duration.

• The VCR will automatically switch to playback during
rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0:00.

The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the
counter to 00:00. This can be done by pressing the
CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on
the front panel display.

The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto

Repeat loop.

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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.

This section shows you the basics of using your VCR. It
discusses things like using the remote control, playing
a tape, and recording programs.

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REMOTE BUTFONS

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 other.
If a button is not pressed within approximately seven
seconds, the light turns off to conserve battery power.

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 GE DVD

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

receiver. Can be programmed to control different brands of
receivers. Used with the ONeOFF 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, RCA0
or GE LaserDisc player and sets remote to control the
player.

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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 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.
ON.OFF Turns the VCR off or on.

PAUSE Pauses playback or recording. Press PAUSE again to
return to playback or recording.

PLAY Plays a tape.
RECORD Starts VCR recording. Also used for Express

Recording.

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If you have trouble getting a picture

on the TV screen, refer to "How to

Find Your TV's Video Input Channel"
or "Troubleshooting" in the

References section of this manual for
assistance.

I Pause

If you pause, the VCR automatically

switches from pause to stop after a
few minutes to reduce tape wear.

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REVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.
Searches backward through a tape during playback. Starts
slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion
speed.

SEARCH Displays MOVIE ADVANCE screen for prerecorded

movies or displays index and Zero search menus on TV

screen. Starts COMMERCIAL ADVANCE skipping during

playback.

SPEED Selects a recording speed (SP or SLP).
STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record,

playback, rewind, or fast forward.

TRACKING - and + Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear on the picture during play or slow

motion. Reduces picture "jitter" during stop-action
(paused) playback.

"IV FUNCTION BUTTONS

ANTENNA Switches between antenna system on some TVs.
CH + and- Selects next higher or lower channel in the

TV's channel memory.

CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen.
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.

GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TV's.
INFO Shows the TV's status displays on the TV screen.

MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level.
Numbers (0 through 9) Select a channel up to 99 by

pressing two numbers. Select a cable channel over gg by
pressing and holding 1 until 1 -- appears on the screen.

Then press the other two numbers.
ON,OFF Turns the TV on and off.

VOL < and > Raises and lowers sound of IV.

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.

TV Buttons

The TV buttons may not control all
features of all models of RCA, GE, or

Proscan TVs.

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PLAYI NG A TAPE

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Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's
video input--see "How to Find Your TV's Video input

Channel" in the References section of this manual for
more information about the video line input).

2. Insert a tape in the VCR.

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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 on VCR (FORWARD on remote) or REV on

VCR (REVERSE on remote) to position the tape.

Press PLAY PAUSE (if necessary) on VCR (PLAY on
remote) to begin tape play.

Press PLAY PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) for stop action.
Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks

from the picture, if necessary.

Press STOP.EJECT on VCR (STOP on remote) to stop
playback.

AUTOMATIC REWI N D

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the

end of the tape during playback. While rewinding, you can
press POWER on the VCR (ON,OFF on remote) and the VCR
will turn off after rewinding.

TAPE EJECT

Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR (STOP on remote) for a few

seconds when it is stopped to eject the tape. A tape can be

ejected even when the VCR is off.

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RECORDING

If you want to record something that you're watching, you
can use basic recording. For more detailed information,

refer to the "Recording" section starting on the next page.

1. Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR
(SPEED on the remote).

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3.

Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

Press STOP to stop recording.
If you just want to pause the recording for a short time

(such as during a commercial), press PAUSE instead of
STOR

• For more information about in-depth recording
features, refer to the next section.

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.

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 approximately three times the
recording time of tapes recorded in
SR Special effects such as pause, slow

motion, picture search, and frame
advance work when playing back

tapes recorded in this speed.
Approximate Recording Times:

Cassette SP SLP
T-120 2 Hr 6 Hr

T-160 2 Hr/40 Min 8 Hr

.Safety T_b

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 basic steps

necessary to operate your VCR, it's time to explain
the different advanced recording features available
to suit your needs.

Recording Features on your VCR include:

• Recording (explained in the VCR Basics section)

• Express Recording (XPR)

• Timer Recording

• Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ System

• Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program (SAP)

• Audio Only Recording

• Copying and Editing Tapes

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RECORDING FEATURES

There are four ways to record programs:

• Recording- pressing one button to start recording a
program (see VCR Basics section)

Express Recording- starts recording a program
already being watched, and automatically stopping

recording after a designated period of time
Timer Recording- automatically starts and stops a

recording at a predetermined time

Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ System-

programming the VCR by just entering a PlusCode
programming number found in TV guides.

EXPRESS RECORDING (XPR)

Use express recording when you want to quickly record the
remaining portion of the program you are watching.

1. Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing TAPE SPEED
on the VCR (SPEED on the remote).

2. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

3. Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the
recording time duration.

REC CH 36

Record Length 0:00

Press REC to set length

REC CH 36
Record Length 1:30

Press REC to set Length

Each time you press the RECORD button, you increase 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 for three
seconds.

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 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Audio
B Language

O Exit

2. Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu.

TIMER RECORDINGS

I 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?

I 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.

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Program I (One time)

Channel --

Start Time --:--
End Time --:--
Start Date --/--/--

Tape Speed SLP

Press MENU to cancel

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, and end time (including

AM or PM). The start date is automatically entered based
on the VCR clock. The date and/or speed can be changed

when flashing.

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Timer Recording Information

The 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
whose times overlap.

The Timer ((_) indicator appears in
the display when you turn off the

VCR and a timer recording has been
set It flashes if there is no tape in the

VCR.

When recording from a cable box or

satellite receiver that the VCR cannot
control, turn on that unit and tune it

to the channel you want to record
before the recording is to begin. The

VCR channel should be set to the
cable box's output channel (usually

Channel 3 or 4).

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Review the information to make sure it is correct, and

then press MENU to save.

Program 1 (One Time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM
End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU to save

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a
reeordable tape and
turn the VCR off before
the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

TIMER RECORDING WITH THE

VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

You can use the VCR Plus+ system code numbers to simplify
timer programming if you have cable TV and don't receive
all channels through a cable box, the VCR can control the

cable box, or if you receive your TV signal off-air.

SE'IIrlNG UPTHE CHANNEL LIST

If you did not set up the VCR Plus+ system channel list, you

can do it now.

1. Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN
MENU.

2. Display the VCR Plus+ Channel List screen.

3. Go to section four, Setting Up Your VCR, if you need
more information on setting up your VCR Plus+

programming system channel list.

USING THE VCR Plus+ PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENd

1 VER Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time

4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Audio
8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 1 to display the VCR Plus+ system menu.

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VCR MAIN MENU

VCR Plus+

Timer Recordings

Time

Channels

CHANNELS

Auto Channel Search

Add/Remove Channels
Signal Type: CABLE

VCR PLus+ Setup

VCR+ Channel My Channel

5 46

4 --

3 -> -> -> 23

2 --

1 --

Use CH +/- to select
Press 0-9 to change

Press MENU to save

If you receive all channels through /

your cable box on Channel 3 or 4

and the VCR cannot control your
cable box, you must use the regular
Timer Recording method to record

programs.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PlusCode Number

(from TV listing)

Press MENU to cancel

3. Enter the PlusCode ® programming number shown in

local television listings.

VCR PLUS+

Enter PLusCode Number

(from TV listing)

12876

Press CLEAR to correct
Press MENU when done

4. Press MENU to enter the programming number.

How often should this
program record?

I One time
2 Dairy (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 I (One time)

Channel 03 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM
Start Date 11/16/00 Thu

Tape Speed SLP

Press CLEAR to adjust
Press MENU to save

6. Change the recording 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.

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PlusCodeis a registered trademark of the Gernstar Development Corporation.
The VCRPlus+ Systemismanufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

VCR Plus+ Interactive Program
Guide System Recording

Clock must be set correctly.
Insert a tape with the safety tab in

place and enough tape to record the
program.

The Timer ((_)) indicator appears in
the display when you turn off the VCR

and a timer recording has been set. It
flashes if there is no tape in the VCR.

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

programming system number.
Timer recordings will not be lost in

the event of an extended power
outage.

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7. Press MENU to save the program.

Program 1 has been saved

Remember to insert a

recordable tape and
turn the VER off before

the program start time.

Press MENU to continue

STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING

To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an

express recording):

• Press and hold the STOP button for a few 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

I Create a New Program
2 Review Existing Progs,

3 Use VCR Plus+ Code

0 Exit

2. Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs. screen.

Program I (One Time)

Channel 104 Cable
Start Time 08:00 PM

End Time 09:30 PM

Start Date 11/16/00 Thu
Tape Speed SLP
Press INFO to edit
Press CLEAR to erase

Press MENU for next prog

3. Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program.

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RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO "IV

OR SAP (SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM)

PROG RAMMI NG

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.

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. Use TAPE SPEED on VCR (SPEED on remote) to select a

recording speed. The indicator appears on the TV screen.

S. 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 the section Other

Features for detailed information.

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape PLayback: HI-FI

0 Exit

7. Press RECORD to start recording.

8. Press STOP when you are finished.

Video Input Channel Explained

For more information about the TV's
video line input, see "How to Find
Your TV's Video Input Channel" in the

References section of this manual.

Recording audio only will erase

anything that was previously

recorded on the tape.

RECORDING AUDIO ONLY

You can record audio only from another audio source
connected to the AUDIO IN (R and L) jacks on the back or

front of the VCR.

1. Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line
input (L1 or L2). Select (L1) to record from the back

jacks or (L2) to record from the front jacks. The VCR will

record audio from the audio equipment connected to

the AUDIO IN jacks.

2. Use TAPE SPEED on the VCR (SPEED on the remote) to
select the recording speed.

3. Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin

recording.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

Audio Connection

BACK OF VCR

_FOUT

P_NO ltl_ER TA_

BACK OF AMPLIFIER I RECEIVER

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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.

USING TWO VCRS FOR COPYING AND

EDITING TAPES

Use one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as the
recording VCR.

1. Connect the VCRs using the diagram at the right.

2. Turn on both VCRs and TV.

,

.

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or
TV's video input). (See "How to Find Your TV's Video

Input Channel" in the References section of this manual
for detailed information about video line input.)

If you are using coaxial cables for the connection, tune
recording VCR to channel 3 or 4--the one selected on
the playback VCR.

If you are using audio/video cables, select the line input

on the recording VCR.

5. Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR.
Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the

recording VCR.

6. Using visual search, locate the segment you want to

copy on the playback VCR. Pause the tape at this

location.

7. Press RECORD on the recording VCR, then PAUSE.

8. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying.

9. Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying.

10. Repeat steps 6-9 to copy or edit additional segments.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of
satellite broadcasts, television

programs, or other copyrighted
materials may infringe the rights

of others.

Two VCR Connection

1

CABLE BOX

OR ANTENNA_

PLAYBACK VCR

RECORDING VCR

TO "f_/ TOTV

Note that the two VCRsused in the diagram may not look exactly
like the VCRsyou are connecting. The important thing is to match

the proper cable connections. Use the OUTjacks of the playback
VCR to connect to IN jacks of the recording VCR,Routput jacks

connect to RINPUTjacks, L output to Linpu_ and VIDEO out
connects to VIDEO in.

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USING DUAL REMOTE WITH
AUTO ED IT

Use this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond to
VCR2 on the remote as described in Setting Up the VCR

section. Use your other compatible VCR as the recording
VCR, which should respond to VCR1.

1. Follow step 1-4 in the "Using Two VCRs for Copying
and Editing Tapes."

2. Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR. Press
RECORD (REC), then PAUSE, to put recording VCR in
pause mode.

.

4.

Press VCR2 on remote to control playback VCR.

Use FORWARD, REVERSE, and PLAY to locate the point

where you want to begin copying. Press PAUSE while
VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode.

5. Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying.

6. Press EDIT again when you want to pause copying.

7. Repeat step 4-6 as needed.

8. Press VCR1, STOP, then VCR2, STOP, when you are
finished.

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CONTROLLING YOUR OTH ER
COMPONENTS...

The remote's TV and SAT-CABLE buttons can be

programmed to control other brands of remote
controllable TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable
boxes, DVD players and more. The remote is already
programmed to operate most PROSCAN, RCA, and GE

televisions and satellite receivers.

The AUX button can be programmed to control a
PROSCAN or RCA auxiliary component.

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ABOUT PROGRAMMING THE

REMOTE

The universal remote's TV and SAToCABLE buttons can be

programmed to control other brands of remote controlled

TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your

remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan0
RCA, and GE televisions as well as digital satellite receivers.

The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan
or RCA auxiliary component.

TESTING THE REMOTE

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be

programmed, turn the component on (such as a TV), point

the remote at the TV and press the TV button. Then press

ONoOFF, CH +, or CH - to see if the TV responds to the
remote commands. If the TV does not respond, then the
remote control needs to be programmed.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO

CONTROL A TV, SATELLITE RECEIVER,
OR CABLE BOX

The remote features Code Search, a technology that largely
automates the programming process. Follow these steps to
program the remote to control a IV, digital satellite

receiver, or cable box.

1. Turn on the component you want to control (TV, digital
satellite receiver, or cable box).

.

Press and hold the button you want to program (TV or

SAT.CABLE). While holding the component button,

press and hold ONoOFF until the LED on the remote

flashes, then release both buttons.

3. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds.
The remote searches through a set of codes. If, after

five seconds, the component does not turn off, press

PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of
codes.

You can press FORWARD to individually search through

the last ten codes that were transmitted when you

pressed PLAY.

ON,OFF TV

SAT,CABLE

0

LED l

RE_RSE pLAy FORWARD

STOP

You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control a TV,

digital satellite receiver, or cable box.

4O

.

Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you
have searched through all of the codes.

To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the

LED turns off.

There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not
turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote

cannot control that particular component.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds.
Repeat this step until the component turns back on.

This means the remote has identified the correct code.

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED turns off.

USING DIRECT ENTRY

Direct Entry is another way to program your remote if the
Automatic Code Search is unsuccessful.

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the
component in the code list at the end of this section.

3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to

program.

4. Enter the code from the list at the end of this section.

.

.

Release the button, and then press ON.OFF to see if the
component responds to the remote commands. If it

doesn't, try pressing the component button and then
ON.OFF again.

Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your
brand if you get no response.

OPERATING COMPONENTS

After programming the remote, see which buttons operate
your component.

1. Point the remote at the component, and press its
corresponding button on the remote.

2. Experiment to see which buttons operate your
component. Try pressing buttons that relate directly to
the component.

This remote may not operate all

models and/or brands of components.
Note the difference between the VCR

and other component's on-screen
displays to determine which one the

remote is operating.

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO
CONTROL AN AUXILIARY
COMPONENT

Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment

listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or

phonograph. It is already programmed to control some

ProScan and RCA amplifiers and audio/video receivers.

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up your component's code number on the code
list.

3. Press and hold the AUX button.

.

5.

Enter the 4-digit code from the code list on the next
page.

Release the AUX button and press ONeOFF or CHAN up
or down to see if the auxiliary component responds to

the remote commands.

OPERATING THE AUXILIARY COMPONENT
After you have programmed your remote, see which

buttons will operate your component.

1. Point the remote at the component and press AUX. If it
does not turn on, press AUX and then ON,OFF.

2. You may want to experiment to see which buttons will
operate your component. Try pressing buttons, such as

play, REVERSE, and FORWARD.

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ON,OFF

AUX

REVERSE PLAY FORWARD

You'll use these buttons when you

program the remote to control an

i auxilia_ component.

Auxiliary Component Codes

Proscan/RCA/Dimensia (Only)

AM/FM 0003
Auxiliary Component 0004

Phono 0005

Tape 1 0006

This remote may not operate all

models of the brands shown.
Note the difference between the TV

and VCR on-screen displays to see
which one the remote isoperating.

ABEX ............................................................................1172

Admiral ..............................................................1001, 1175

Adventura ...................................................................I 174

Aiko ...............................................................................1016

Aileron .........................................................................10.46

Amtron .........................................................................1038

Akai ................................................................................1002

Anam National ............._...................................1(3(33,1038

AOC .......................1004, 1005, 1(3(36,1007, 1175, 1176

Audiovox .....................................................................1038

Belcor ............................................................................1004

Bell& Howell .........................................1(301,1083, 1162

Bradford.......................................................................1038

8rokwood ....................................................................1004

Candle .........................................H304,1(3(36,1008, 1174

Capehart ......................................................................I !75

Celebrity .......................................................................1002

Centurio .......................................................................1(3(39

Citizen .........................................1(304.1(3(36,10(38,1016.

............................................1038, 1105. 1171, 1174, 1177

Clairton ........................................................................1176

Color tyme ........................................................1004, 1006

Concerto ...........................................................1004, 1006

Contec/Cony ...................LOI2, 1013,1014, 1038, 1176

Craig ..............................................................................1038

Crown ................................................................1038, 1171

Curtis-Mathes ......................................10(30,1004, 1006,

.......................................................1015,110S, 1162, 117F

CXC ..............................................................................1038

Daewoo .................................................1004, 1005, 1006,

............................................1016, 1017, 1018,1127,1171

Daytron ...................................................1004, 1006, 1171

Dimensia.......................................................................1000

Dumont .............................................................1004, I ISI

Dynatech ......................................................................I 178

Electronband.....................................................1002. II 76

Electrohome ....................1003, 1004, 1006. 1019. 1022

Emerson ............... 1004. 1006, 1012, 1014, 1023, F024,

.....................1025. 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,1030, 1031,

....................1032, 1033, 1034, 1025, 1036, 1037, 1038,

....................1039, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044. 1046, 1047,

.......... 1123, 1124, 1162, I iTI, 1176, I L77,1179, 119L

Envision..............................................................1004, 1006

Fisher......................1048, 104911050, 1051, 1162, 1180

Fujitsu............................................................................1046

Funai...................................................................1038, 1046

Futuretec ......................................................................1038

GE ..............1000, 1003,1004, 1006, 1022, 1052, 1054,

...........1055, 1087. 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167,I 168, 1181

Gibralter ............................................................1004, 1151

Goldstar .......................................1004, 1005, 1006, 1012

...........1019, 1056, 10S7, 10S8, 1158, 1156, 1171, 1172

Grundy ....................................................1038, 1046, 1171

Hallmark ............................................................1004, 1006

Harvard .........................................................................1038

Hitachi....................1004, 1006, 1012, 1013,1059, 1060,

........... 1061.1135,1136,1137,1138,11391140,1141,

........... 1142.1143,1144,1145,1146,1148,115011179

IMA ................................................................................1038

Infinity ...........................................................................1062

Janei!..............................................................................1174

JBL ..................................................................................1062

jc8 ................................................................................. 1002

JC Penney ...................................1000, 1004, 1005, 1006,

................................1008, 1022, 1052,1054, 1058, 1063,

........... 1064, 1072, 1087, 1105, 1128. 1171,1172,1181

Jensen .................................................................1004, 1006

JVC ...............................................1012, 1013, 1054, 1060,

...........1065, 1066, 1067, 1089. 1157, 1158,1159, 1182

Kawatho .................................................1002, 1004, 1006

Kaypani ..........................................................................1175

Kenwood ................................................1004, 1006, 1019

KIossNovabaam ........................1068, 1069, 1174. 1183

KTV ...................................1038. 1070. 1171. 1176, 1177

Loewe ............................................................................1062

Logik.............................................................................1083

Luxman..............................................................1004,1006

LXI ..........................................................10(30,1006, 1049,

................................1062, 1071, 1072, 1073, n162, 1181

Megatron ...........................................................1006, 1059

Magnavox ....................................1_4, 1006, 1008, 1019,

.......... 1062, 1068, 1069, 1074, 107S, 1076,1077, 1088,

........... 1089, 1130, 1131, 1132,1133, 1134, 118311184

Majestic .........................................................................1083

Marants .........................................................................1062

Marantz ........................................1004, 1006, 1062, 1078

MEI .................................................................................In 76

Memorex ..........................1001, 1006, 1082, 1083, 1162

MGA ............................................1004, 100S,1006, 1019,

............................................1022, 1051, 1079, 1080. 1082

Midland ............................... 1054. 1151. 1171. 1172, 1181

Minutz .......................................................................... 1052

Mitsubishi ...................................... 1004. 1005. 1006. 1019.

......................... 1022, 10SI, 1079. 1080. 1081, 1082. 1125

MontgomeryWard ...................................................... 1083

Motorola .............................................................. 1003, 1173

MTC ......................... 1004. 1005, 1006, 1105, 1176, 1178

Muldtech ............................................................. 1038, 1178

Multivislon ................................................................... 1084

NAD ............................................... 1006. 1071, 1072, 1185

NEC ..................................... 1003. 1004. 1005. 1006. 1089

NIKKO ................................................................. 1006. 1016

NTC ................................................................................ 1016

Onwa ......................................................................... 1038

Optimus .......................................................................... 1185

Optonica .......................................................... 1095, 1173

Orion ................................................................... 1035. 1191

Panasonic ..................... :................. 1003. 1054. 1062. 1170

Philco ............. 1003. 1004. 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012. 1019.

.............. 1062. 1068. 1069.1074, 1075. 1077. 1183. 1184

Philips ............ 1003, 1004. 1008, 1012. 1019. 1062, 1068.

................ 1069, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1086, 1087, 1088,089

Pilot ...................................................................... 1004, 1171

Pioneer ........... 1004, 1006. 1090, 1091, 1092, 1179, 1185

Portland .............................. 1004, 1005. 1006, 1016, 1171

Price Club ...................................................................... 1105

Prism ............................................................................... 1054

ProScan ................................................................ I000, 1181

Proton ................................. 1004, 1006, 1012, 1093, 1175

Pulsar ............................................................................... l 151

Pulser .............................................................................. 1004

Quasar ........................................... 1003, 1054, 1070. 1094

Radio Shack/Realistic ................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1012,

................................... 1038, 1049, 1095, 1162, 1171, 1172

RCA .................................... 10(30, 1008, 1004. 1005, 1006,

........................ 1007. I019, 1096, 1098, 1099, 1I(30, I I01,

.............. I I02, I I03, 1129, 1179, 1181, 1187, 1188, 1190

Rhapsody ........................................................................ 1176

Runco .............................................................................. l lSl

Sampo ................................. 1004, 1006, 1171, 1172, 1175

Samsung ........................................ 1004, 1005, 1006, 1012,

....................... I015, I019, I I04, 110S, I I06, 1171, 1172

Samsux ............................................................................ 1171

Sansui .............................................................................. 1191

Sanyo .............................................. 1004, I048, 1049, I050,

................................... 1080,1107,1108,1162,1169,1180

Scotch ............................................................................. 1006

Sco_ ............... 1004, 1006. 1012, 1024, 1035, 1038, 1046

Sears .............................................. 1000, 1004, 1006, 1013,

...................... 1019, 1046, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1066,

.............. 1071, 1072, 1109, I 110, 1162. 1180. 1181, 1189

Sharp ............................................. 1004. 1006, 1012, 1029.

....................... 1095, I I I I, I 112, I 113, 1122, 1171, 1173

Shogun ............................................................................ 1004

Signature ................................................... 1001, 1083, 1115

Simpson .......................................................................... 1008

Sonic ................................................................................ 1176

Sony ................................................................................. 1002

5oundesign ......................... 1004, 1006, 1008, 1038, 1046

Squareview ..................................................................... i 189

SSS ......................................................................... 1004, 1038

Starlite ............................................................................. 1038

Supre-macy .................................................................... 1174

Supreme .......................................................................... 1002

Sylvania .......... 1004, 1006, I008, 1019. 1062. 1068. 1069.

.. 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077. 1088, I 116, 1161, 1183, 1184

Symphonic ................................................ 1033, 1038, 1189

"randy ............................................................................... 1173

Tatun 8 ................................................................... 1003, 1178

Technics .......................................................................... I084

Techwood ................................................. 1004, 1006, 1054

Teknika .......... 1004. I005, 1006, ICO8. 1012, 1013, 1016.

.............. 1038, 1046, 1076, 1082, 1083, 1108, 1170, 1171

Telecaption ..................................................................... I 117

TMK ...................................................................... 1004, 1006

Toshiba .......................................... 1049, 1071, 1072, 1089,

.................................. I108. 1109. I 117. I 118, 1160. 1162

Totevision ....................................................................... 1171

Universal .............................................................. 1052, 1087

Victor ................................................................... n066, 1182

Vidtech ...................................................... 1004, 1005, 1006

Viking ............................................................................... 1174

Wards ...................... 1000, 1001, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1019,

............. 1024, 1033, 1046, 1052, 1062. 1068. 1069. 1074,

. 1075, 1076, 1083, 1087, 1088, 1095, I 119, I 120, 1184

Yamaha ........................................... 1004, 1005. 1006, 1019

Zenith .................................. 1004.1151.1152,1153,1154

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AEC ................5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix ..............................................................5008.5009

Archer ...................................................5008,5009, 5010,501 I

Cabletenna ..........................................................................5008

Cableview ..............................................................................5008

Century ................................................................................501 I

Citizen ....................................................................................5011

Colou r Voice ....................................................... S012,S013

Comtronics ....................................................... SO14,S01S

Contec ...................................................................................5016

Eastern ...................................................................... 5017

Garrard .....................................................................:.......... 501I

GC Electronics....................................................................5009

Gemml ............................................................5018, 5019, 5049

General Instrument ............................................................5003

Hamlin ........................................5020. 502 I, 5022, 5038, 5045

Hitachi ............................................................................ S003

Hytex ...................................................................................5002

Jasco................................................................................ S01I

Jerrold ....... 5003, 5005, 5007.501g, 5023,5024, 5046, 5053

Magnavox ...............................................................................5025

Memorex ...............................................................................5026

Movie Time .....................................................5002, 5027, 5028

NSC ..................................................................5002, 5027, 5028

Oak ....................................................................5002,5016, 5029

Panasoni¢................................................................5048, 5052

Paragon ..................................................................................5026

Philips ...... 501 I, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030,503 I, $032

Pioneer ........................................................................5033, 5034

Pulsar ......................................................................................5026

RCA ..................................................................5047, 5049, $052

Realistic .......................................................................5009, 5049

Regal ............................................................................5022, 5035

Regency. ................................................................................S017

Rembrandt ............................................................................S003

Runco .....................................................................................5026

Samsung......................................................................5014, 5034

ScientificAdanta ..................................S006, 8036. 5037, 5038

Signal............................................................................5014, $018

Signature................................................................................5003

SL Marx ..................................................................................S014

5pruce¢ ..................................................................................S052

Starcom ............................................................5007, 5018.5053

Stargate .......................................................................S014, S018

Starquest ................................................................................5018

Tandy ......................................................................................SO40

Teleview.................................................................................5014

Tocom ..............................................................5004, 5023, 5041

Toshiba ...................................................................................5026

Tusa.........................................................................................5018

TV86 .......................................................................................5027

Unika ................................................................5008, 5009, 501 I

United Artists .......................................................................5002

United Cable ........................................................................5053

Universal ...............................................5008, 5009,5010, 501 I

Videoway ...............................................................................5044

Viewstar ................................................5015, 5025, 8027, S040

Zenith ...............................................................5026,8080.5051

Chapparal ...................................................................5056, S057

Drake ..........................................................................5058, 5059

G8 ................................................................................5000, S001

General Instruments .....................................8060, 8061,5062

Panasonic..............................................................................S075

Primestar ..............................................................................S076

Proscan .......................................................................5000. 500I

RCA .............................................................................S000, S001

Realistic ..................................................................................5063

Sony ........................................................................................5072

STSI ........................................................................................5064

STS2........................................................................................5065

STS3........................................................................................S066

STS4........................................................................................ 5067

Toshiba ...................................................................................5068

Toshiba...................................................................................5073

Uniden ....................................................................................5069

(ForsomePROSCAN,RCA,GEandDimensiabrands0nly)

AM/FM ...................................................................................0003

Auxiliary Comp0nent .........................................................0004

CD ..........................................................................................0007

OBSI ......................................................................................0008

DBS2 ......................................................................................0011

DVD .......................................................................................0010

Phono .....................................................................................0005

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FEATURES TO ENHANCE

VCR OPERATION

• Commercial Advance

• Movie Advance

• Picture Search Options

• Tracking

• ProTect Plus*" Locking

• Time Counter

• OnScreen Displays

• Audio Reception

• Audio Playback

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COMME RCIAL ADVANC E®

The feature, Commercial Advance, is patented technology

that detects and marks most commercials on your tape for
any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After

recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of

the recording and determines where the commercials are

located. It then marks the beginning and end of the
detected commercial segments, and when finished, returns

the tape to the end of the recording. It does not erase

commercials from the tape.

During playback, the VCR automatically skips the detected
commercial segments, or you can chose to manually skip

them. This feature reduces three minutes of commercials to

approximately 8-12 seconds of fast forwarding in the SLP
speed. You can select a background display of blue or see
the recorded video as the commercials are skipped.

Because television signals do not indicate where the ads

are located, the Commercial Advance feature finds and

marks them through a set of formulas based on how

television is broadcast. Since television stations broadcast

differently and insert their own commercials, you may
experience some variations in this feature's effectiveness.
Station promotions, identifications, and announcements
are not considered commercials, but might be skipped by

this feature. For more information, see "Questions and

Answers About Commercial Advance" in the Reference
section of this manual. All Commercial Advance features

are accessed through the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings

3 Time
4 Channels

5 Setup
6 Preferences

7 Audio
8 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT,Inc.

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PREFERENCES

1 Remote Control: VCR1
2 Auto PLay: ON
3 Auto TV/VCR: ON

4 EnergySaver: 2:00
5 Front Panel: AUTO

6 Tape Speed: SLP
7 Set Auto Repeat

8 Commercial Advance
0 Exit

3. Press 8 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

1 Marking: ON
2 Playback: AUTO
3 Display: Blue

0 Exit

Now you can select one of the Commercial Advance
features.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE MARKING

Press 1 to turn commercial Marking ON or OFF.

• Select ON, and the VCR will mark commercials within
approximately 30 seconds for the following types of

recording:

-- Timer, Timer with VCR Plus+, or Express

Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark
commercials after the power is tuned off.

-- Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark
the commercials when you've stop the recording.

The VCR is waiting to
mark commercials in the

program you recorded.

1 Mark them now
2 Mark them later
3 Don't mark commercials

The VCR will begin

marking in 30 seconds...

Select OFF and the VCR will not mark the commercials.

Commercial Advance and

Multiple Timer Recordings
When using the timer to record two

or more back-to-back programs on
the same channel, you might want to

set each up separately in the timer
menu. This way, introductions and

conclusions of each show are not
skipped.

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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PLAYBACK

Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.

• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance
through the blocks of marked commercials.

* It works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials.
* A commercial group starting with the first two minutes

or last two minutes of a recording will not
automatically be skipped.

* A commercial will not be skipped if a recording starts

in the middle of a commercial segment, one isolated
commercial is shown without others, or a commercial is

longer than one minute. Press FWD on the VCR
(FORWARD on remote) to scan through the

commercial.

* Part of a recorded program may be skipped if the

program segment is either between commercials and is
less than one minute, or there are frequent dark and

quiet scenes in the program. If this happens, automatic

skipping can be temporarily stopped by pressing PLAY

(or STOP) on the remote control while that portion of

the tape is being skipped. Then, reverse the tape back
to a point just before the segment starts and press

PLAY. Automatic skipping will be re-enabled after the

VCR detects the end of the segment.

Select MANUAL and the VCR won't advance through

the blocks of marked commercials until you press

SEARCH.

If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than

commercials, the VCR advances to the end of the next

"marked" commercial block and resumes playback.

The VCR resumes playback when it reaches the end of the

marked commercials.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE DISPLAY

Press 3 to switch between Display: BLUE or VIDEO.

• Select BLUE to display a blue background when the VCR
advances through the block of marked commercials.

• Select VIDEO to display the recorded video when the
VCR advances through the block of marked

commercials.

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MOVI E ADVANCE ®

The Movie Advance feature helps you locate certain parts

of prerecorded movies (rented or purchased). This feature

works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the

movie skipping any previews on the tape, or 2) you can

skip from one preview to the next. This feature works only

on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab
removed.

1. To select the Movie Advance feature, insert a
purchased or rented tape with the safety tab removed

and press SEARCH on the remote control. The

following menu appears:

MOVIE ADVANCE

What type of tape
is this?

I Purchased/Rented Movie
2 Home Recording

3 Other

.

Press CLEAR to cancel

Press 1 if the tape is a purchased or rented movie,
press 2 if it's a recording made at home, or press 3 if
it's something else, you don't know, or you do not

want to use the Movie Advance feature.

Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you

to a different search feature. If you accidentally make a

wrong selection, press STOP.EJECT on the VCR (STOP
for a few seconds on remote control) and reinsert the

tape. Press SEARCH.

If you press 1, the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears.

,

MOVIE ADVANCE

Would you like to go to
the start of the movie

or to the next preview?

I GO to movie
2 Go to preview

Press CLEAR to cancel

Press 1 to advance directly to the beginning of the
movie or press 2 to view the first (next) preview.

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MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of $RT,Inc.

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• Press 1 to Go To Movie and bypass all previews. The
following screen appears with a blue background:

MOVIE ADVANCE

Searching for the start

of the movie..,

Rewinding tape

Press STOP to cancel

When the movie is found, the VCR displays:

MOVIE ADVANCE

The movie is ready.
Press PLAY to start.

Press STOP to cancel

• Press 2 to go to the first preview. The following screen

appears with a video background:

Searching for preview

Press SEARCH to reverse
Press STOP to cancel

While the VCR is searching through previews:

• Pressing SEARCH on the remote control reverses the

direction of the search.

• Pressing STOP cancels the preview search mode.

When a preview is detected, the VCR cues it and begins

playing.

Press SEARCH for next

While the VCR isplaying a preview:

• PressingSEARCH on the remote control willsearch and

cue the next preview.

Searching for Previews

While the VCR is searching for the
next preview, pressing SEARCHon

the remote control reverses the
direction of the search and pressing

STOP will cancel the search.
After the VCR has found the

beginning of a preview and started
playing it, press SEARCHto advance

to the start of the next preview.

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PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS

The most basic way to search during playback is using the

FORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This section
contains several other options available for searching a

tape.

FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH

You can search a tape during playback. Sound is turned off
during picture search. Search works well for tapes recorded

at either the SP or SLP speed.

1. Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE to search
in reverse.

2. Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to
return to normal playback.

SLOW MOTION

You can view a tape during play or play-pause using slow
motion. Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the

SP or SLP speed.

1. During playback, press PAUSE and then FORWARD or
REVERSE to begin slow-motion playback.

2. Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the
speed of the search.

3. Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from

the picture.

4. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. The VCR
switches automatically from slow-motion playback to

stop after a

few minutes.

FRAME ADVANCE

Frame advance lets you view recorded action one frame
after another during playback. Frame advance works well

for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed.

• Pressing PAUSE "freezes" the action.

• Pressing FR. ADV repeatedly views single frames of the
action.

• Pressing PAUSE or PLAY returns normal playback.

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INDEX SEARCH

The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that
automatically records an index mark on the tape every

time you start a 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. Press STOP.

.

3.

.

Press SEARCH on the remote to display the INDEX

SEARCH screen.

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.

Press FORWARD to search forward or REVERSE 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.

5. Press STOP to end 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

Searching for
index number 12...

Press STOP to cancer

INDEX SEARCH

Searching for
index marks...

Press STOP to cancel

I If you insert a pre-recorded tape 1

with the safety tab removed-- Index
and Go-To searches are not available.

GO-TO SEARCH

The Go-To Search feature enables the VCR to quickly locate
a counter reading anywhere on the tape. When the VCR
locates the counter reading, it will begin playback.

1. Press STOP.

2. Press SEARCH on the remote until the GO-TO SEARCH

screen appears on the screen.

3. Press number buttons to enter the hour and/or minute

of the counter reading you want the VCR to "go to."
Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

4. Press FORWARD to search ahead or REVERSE to search

behind.

5. Press STOP to end Go-To searching.

GO-TO SEARCH

Current tape counter is

2:17:25

Press REV or FWD

to go to 0:00:00

Press SEARCH to exit.

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TRACKING

Your VCR has automatic tracking which removes
interference like streaks or "snow" from the picture.
Automatic tracking is automatically 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 reduce the distortion. 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 theVCR at the

same time, or eject the tape and re-insert it. Tracking has
no effect during recording- only playback.

PRO-TECT PLUSTM LOCKING

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.

• To Lock: Press and hold the VCR button on the remote
for approximately six seconds. SAFE appears.

• To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress:

Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for
approximately six seconds.

• To Unlock: Press and hold the VCR button on the

remote for approximately six seconds.

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 only the time counter.

2. Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0:00:00.

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Locking Your VCR

If a timer recording is programmed,

make sure your VCR is turned off.
Locking your VCR prevents the VCR

from being accidentally turned on.

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3. Press FORWARD (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 twice to remove the time counter from the
screen and return to the normal display mode.

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 TVscreen. The date and time must
be set before they can be displayed.

1. Press INFO to see the on-screen displays. The current
time is displayed in the VCR's display panel.

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.

.

Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain
on the screen. The time counter is displayed in the

VCR's display panel.

Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV
screen. The time counter remains in the VCR's display
panel. This is useful for dubbing tapes.

Press INFO again to return to the normal display. The

current time is displayed in the VCR°s display panel.
Turning off the VCR also resets the displays.

AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES

The audio setup features affect 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.

2. Press 7 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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2

3

Hours Minutes

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Seconds

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Stop Ch 05 0:30:00

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On-screen dbplay (times out)

0:30:00

Time counter only (doesnot time out)

No displayswill appear (useful for dubbing)

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RECEPTION

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a
second audio program (SAP) which offers a second

language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of

audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between

Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAR

Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV
recording. The STEREO indicator lights 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.

The SAP indicator lights when the station you are tuned
to is broadcasting SAR

TAPE PLAYBACK

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo

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 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

tracks and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights.

Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the
linear monaural track, such as a second audio program

(SAP), or a dubbed voice-over.

• Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-

Fi indicator lights.

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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.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed
with your unit.

PROTECT YOU R COMPON ENTS
FROM OVE RH EATI N G

• 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.

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CONNECTING YOUR VCR

Refer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.

JACKS AND CABLES

RF JACKS AND COAXIAL CABLES (F-TYPE)

The RFjacks provide good picture and mono sound quality,

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 RFjacks on the VCR are labeled ANT. IN and RFOUT. The

coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the

VCR's RFOUT jack and your TV's antenna input.

RF Jack

AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND CABLES
(RCA-TYPE)

The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and

stereo sound, and can be used if your TV has audio/video

input jacks.

These jacks are used for most audio/video connections

between components. The VCR AUDIONIDEO jacks are color

coded (yellow for video, white for audio). If your TV has one

input for audio, you may need a Y-adapter to hear sound

from both channels.

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CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION

There are several different ways to connect your VCR,
depending on whether or not you have cable service, if you

have a cable box to see this service, whether some of the cable

channels are scrambled, and so on.

Five different connections are described in this section and

one of them should provide you with a VCR connection that
works.

• TVwith RFjack only

• TV with audio/video jacks

• TV with audio/video jacks and cable box to
unscramble pay channels only

• TV with RF jack and satellite receiver

• TV with audio/video jacks and satellite receiver

If you need to connect 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 coaxial cable connection gives you good
picture quality. If your television has audio/video jacks, I highly

recommend using them to get even better picture quality and
stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes.
These connections give you more convenient operation by not

having to share the TV's antenna signal.

DON'T FORG ET ABOUT TH E
AUTO TV/VCR FEATU RE

The TV/VCR switch controls whether the picture signal is
coming from the VCR or the TV.

You can set the Auto TV/VCR feature to ON when using only
the IN FROM ANT. and OUT TO TV jacks and OFF when using

the AUDIO/VIDEO output jacks--so your TV signal is not

interrupted when the VCR is turned on. You can change the
setting manually by using the TVoVCR button on the VCR or
the ANTENNA button on the remote.

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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:

• Monosound 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) coaxial 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 CH. 314 switch on the back of the VCR. 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 features.

2. Press the TVeVCR button and select a different

channel on the TV.

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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) coaxial 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 TV.VCR button is
not required. Set the Auto TVNCR 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 features.

2. Select a different channel on the "I'M

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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) coaxial cables

• (3) audio/video cables

• (1) splitter

TO CON N ECT:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps.

USING THIS CONNECTION

• Tune your TVto its video input channel. Use of TV•VCR

button is not required.

• Use of TV•VCR button is not required. Set the Auto

TV/VCR feature to "OFR"

TO PLAY A TAPE:

1. Insert atape.

2. If necessary, press PLAY.

TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED OR UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM
AND WATCH ANOTHER UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM:

1. Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program

through the cable box using one of the recording
features.

2. Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

All scrambled channels must be
viewed through the VCR.

For Cable Box Setup, select ALL
channels. See page 9.

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TV WITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE
RECEIVER

THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES:

• You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TV

does not have audio/video input jacks.

THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from a

digital satellite receiver, and recording one off-air or cable
channel while watching another.

TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE:

• (4) coaxial cables and (3) audio/video cables

• Position it above the VCR as shown. Make sure not to

block any of the VCR's ventilation holes.

TO CONNECT:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the

steps.

USING THIS CONNECTION

• Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever one you
selected with the CH. 314 switch on the back of the VCR.

• To record and watch off-air or cable, tune your VCR to
channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH.

314 switch on the back of the receiver. Turn off receiver.

To watch and/or record from the digital satellite

receiver, tune your VCR to its line input. L1 appears in
display.

Turn Auto TVNCR feature to "ON."

TO PLAY A TAPE:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press the VCR button and then PLAY.

TO RECORD ONE OFF-AIR OR CABLE PROGRAM AND
WATCH ANOTH ER:

1. Turn off the digital satellite receiver and begin
recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Press TVoVCR and select a different channel on the TV.

TO RECORD A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER PROGRAM:

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and
begin recording a program using a recording feature.

Caution

The unauthorized recording of

satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other copyrighted

materials may infringe the rights
of others.

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TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND

DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

THIS CONNECTION ASSUMES:

• You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your
TV has audio/video input jacks.

THIS CONNECTION PROVIDES:

• Stereo sound playback from VCR, recording from receiver
while watching cable or off-air channel, and recording one

cable or off-air channel while watching another.

TO USE THIS CONNECTION, YOU MUST HAVE:

• (3) coaxial cables and (6) audio/video cables

TO CO N N ECT:

1. Connect cables as shown.

2. Return to the First Things First Section, then follow the
steps.

USING THIS CONNECTION

• Tune your TV to its video input to record (or watch) the
VCR or digital satellite receiver.

• To record from the digital satellite receiver, tune your

VCR to its line input. L1 appears in the display.

• Turn Auto TVNCR feature to "OFF."

TO PLAY A TAPE:

1. Insert a tape.

2. If necessary, press the VCR button and then PLAY to
sta rt.

TO RECORD ONE OFF-AIR OR CABLE PROGRAM AND
WATCH ANOTH ER:

1. Begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

TO RECORD A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER PROGRAM

AND WATCH A CABLE OR OFF-AIR CHANNEL:

1. Turn on the receiver, tune the VCR to its line input, and
begin recording a program using a recording feature.

2. Select a different channel on the TV.

SATELLITE SIGNAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

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This section gives you some additional

information about the VCR, including a
description of the unit's controls and displays.

You will also find the section, Troubleshooting

Tips, and a question and answer section about

Commercial Advance in this Appendix. These

areas might help resolve some of those simple
problems.

Finally, this section of the manual also contains

your warranty information.

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FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM

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AUDIO (LEFT MONO, RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from
another component, such as a VCR or camcorder, when connected through these

jacks. To record from these jacks, use the INPUT button on the remote control to
select L2.

CHANNEL TRACKING UplDown Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's
channel memory. When a tape is playing, these buttons adjust tracking. Press both

buttons at the same time to re-center tracking.
FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped. Searches the picture forward

during playback. Starts slow motion during play-pause and increases slow-motion
speed.

INPUT Toggles between the VCR's video input channel and regular antenna/satellite
connections. To view the broadcast from an external device (such as a camcorder)
connected to the VCR's audio/video jacks, tune to the VCR's Video Line Input.

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. Also used for Express Recording (XPR).

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. Starts slow motion during play-pause and decreases slow-motion
speed.

STOP-EJECT Stops normal VCR functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast-
forward, and pause. Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped.

TAPE SPEED Selects a recording speed (either SP or SLP).

TV.VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the

cable/antenna system.

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DISPLAY PANEL DIAGRAM

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Time, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or
Status Indicator

Channel Number or Line Input Indicator The channel number appears when the VCR

is tuned to a channel. The line indicator (L1 or L2) appears when the VCR's line input is
selected. Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks.

Time The current time appears. Only an AM indicator appears with the time. There is no

indicator for PM.

Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing.

• EJCT (Eject) Cassette ejected

• FF Fast forwarding

• HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off

• PLAY In playback (flashes during play-pause and slow)

• REC Recording and RECP For record-pause or pause mode

• REW Rewinding

• 110:30 Express recording in progress

• SAFE Pro-Tect Plus feature turned on

• SCH and SCH - Forward or reverse search

• SP and SLP Tape speed

• STILL Play-pause

• STOP Tape is stopped

Timer Indicator ((_)) Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set
for a timer recording and turned off. Flashes when a timer recording is set and there is no
tape 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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BACK PANEL DIAGRAM

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VIDEO --

CH. 3/4 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is
tuned to see the VCR's picture (if the VCR is connected

using one of the basic hookups).

AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals
from another component, like another VCR or a camcorder,
when connected to these jacks. Use the remote control's

INPUT button to select L1 in order to record from these

jacks.

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from the VCR
to another component, such as a TV or other VCR, when

connected with these jacks.

ANT. IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna, satellite

or cable system when attached.

RF OUT Jack Passes antenna signal to the TVwhen using

the supplied RF cable.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TI PS

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.

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 TVoVCR to turn VCR indicator on.

• Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel

selected with CH. 314 switch on the back of the VCR.

• Check to make sure the TV's fine tuning is correct for the channel selected.

• Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.

• Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input
(see "How to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in this section of the

manual for detailed information).

• 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 TRACKING 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 search; 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 to
return to normal playback.

• Check the Pro-Tect Plus TM feature.

REWIND DOES NOT OPERATE

• Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.

VCR Plus+ OR TIMER RECORDING NOT MADE OR WRONG PROGRAM

RECORDED

• Check to make sure the correct PlusCode programming number is entered.

• Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or
times).

• VCR cannot turn on or control cable box or satellite receiver. Check to make
sure VCR was set up for cable box or satellite receiver control or try

repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver.

• Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when

recording was to begin.

• 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.

• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly.

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.

CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECTTIME OR DATE

• Power interruption.

• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).

• Check Daylight-Saving setting. Clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving.

• Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time

• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature isset correctly.

7O

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.

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 be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local
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 SAFETYTAB REMOVED DOES NOT START TO PLAY

AUTOMATI CA LLY

• Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.

TIMER (Q) INDICATOR FLASHES

• The clock is not set.

• 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 TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to hear stereo sound
during playback. The tape you are playing must be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use

the HI-FI feature.

• Must use the AUDIONIDEO jacks on 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 TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.

INDEX AND GO-TO SEARCH FEATURES DO NOT OPERATE

• Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.

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CANNOT ACCESS MOVIE ADVANCE FEATURE

• Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.

• Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject cassette

and reinsert.

VCR FORWARDS THROUGH COMMERCIALS OR MOMENTARILY

DISPLAYS A BLUE SCREEN DURING PLAYBACK.

e Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to MANUAL.

COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE DOES NOT MARK COMMERCIALS
WHEN:

• The Marking feature is set to OFF in the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu.
Set it to ON.

• A recording is less than 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one
minute.

• A single isolated commercial can not be marked.

• Recording started in the middle of a commercial segment.

• A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording.

• Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and

the characteristics of the commercials.

• A commercial is between 30-and-45 seconds and 45-and-60 seconds.

• Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own
commercials.

COMMERCIALS RECORDED EVEN THOUGH COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

FEATURE WAS SET TO ON.

• COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is designed to record the commercials, mark

them, and then skip over the marked commercials during playback.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT TH E
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE

WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED THROUGH ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS?

Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished.

HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE SCAN THROUGH THE
COMMERCIAL BREAKS?

In SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial break is scanned through in approximately 8-12

seconds. In SP, it takes about 25-35 seconds.

ARE COMMERCIALS STILL RECORDED IF I WANT TO WATCH THEM?

Yes. The recorded program, including commercials, can be viewed by setting the Playback feature

to MANUAL.

WHAT IF THE VCR SCANS FORWARD THROUGH PART OF MY PROGRAM?
To start skipping override, while the VCR is skipping press PLAY on the VCR or remote control.

Then, press rewind to go back to a point before the skipping started and press PLAY on the VCR

or remote control. Automatic skipping will start again once Commercial Advance detects the

segment is over.

ONCE A RECORDING HAS BEEN MARKED, DOES THE FEATURE WORK EACH TIME THE

TAPE IS PLAYED?

Yes. If the Playback feature is set to AUTO, the marked commercials should be skipped each time
the tape is played in a Commercial Advance featured VCR.

AFTER MARKING COMMERCIALS, IS THE TAPE LEFTATTHE BEGINNING OR END OF
THE RECORDING?

The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed

recordings.

DOES THE MARKING PROCESS INTERFERE WITH OTHER PROGRAMMED RECORDINGS?
No. If two or more recordings are programmed together without sufficient time to mark the first

recording, marking will take place after all recordings are completed.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE MARKING PROCESS IS INTERRUPTED?

Marking can be interrupted to allow use of the VCR. Marking will resume again when the VCR's
power is turned off as long as the tape has not been ejected from the VCR.

DOES THE COMMERCIAL ADVANCE FEATURE WORK IN ALL RECORDING SPEEDS?

Yes, the feature works in SP and SLP.

WILL COMMERCIAL ADVANCE MARKED RECORDINGS WORK IN NON-COMMERCIAL
ADVANCE FEATURED VCRS?

A recording marked by the Commercial Advance feature will play in a VCR without the feature,
but commercials will not automatically be skipped.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format:
Record/Playback

System:

Video Signal System:

Antenna:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Requirement:
Power Consumption:

Dimensions:

Weight:
Storage Temperature

Range:

VHS
Video: 4-head

Audio: Stereo record/playback
system

EIA standard: NTSC color
75-ohm external VHF/UHF

combined antenna terminal
USA: 181 channels capability*

(125 cable channels)
Canada: 178 channels

capability*
(122 cable channels)

AutoProgramming frequency
synthesis

120V AC, 60 Hz
17 watts

3.58 inches high (91 ram)

16.92 inches wide (430 mm)

9.57 inches deep (243 mm)

7.1 pounds (3.2 kg)

- 22°F to +149°F
(-30°C to +65°C)

Operating Temperature +41°F to +104°F
Range: (+5oc 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 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.

I Specifications are subject to change. I

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HOWTO FIND YOUR TV'S

VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL

You need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you are
using the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to connect to the TV's

AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks• You must select this "channel" before
you can see the VCR's menus, the cable or antenna reception,

and the content that's on a tape.
The Video Channel on TVs varies for different brands and

different models. Below are some steps to try:

• If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV
button on the remote control that came with the VCR.

Then press the INPUT button on the remote.

If you have another brand of TV, consult the section,
Programming The Remote, to see if the VCR's remote

control can be set to control your IM If so, follow the
step above.

If those options do not work, try the following ideas. You might

access the Video Input Channel by:

• pressing a button on the remote (see table below)

• selecting the channel from the TV's menu system

(see table below)

tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific

channel number (see table below)
going through all the channels in the channel list by

pressing the channel up or down buttons on the TV.

Some common scenarios are listed in the Video Input Channel

Variations table that follows:

Video Input Channel Variations

Button/Switch Button on the Channel
on the TV TV Remote Number

VIDEO VID 1 00

SIGNAL LINE 90
VID 1 VlD 91
VlD 2 VIDEO 92

S-VID S-VlD 93

S-VIDEO INPUT VlD 1

S-VIDEO VlD 2
SOURCE

AUX

INPUT Button

TVButton

DVD VCR2 AUX SAT,CABLE

&&°&A

MUTE SEARCH

N

SPEED (_ GO BACK

GUIOE INFO

0

MENU CLEAR

REVERSE pLAy FORWARD

RECORD STOp pAUSE

• TRACKING + EDIT FRADV

0000

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LIMITE D 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 yourVCR 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 obtaine_l 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.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this
warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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A

Adding/removing channels 11
ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 58, 63
ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 68
ANTENNA button 25, 59

Arrow buttons 24
Audio

playback type 55
playing back 36
recording 35
selecting 55

Audio code list 42
Audio features, set up 53

AUDIO menu 54

AudioNideo jacks

35, 36, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 66,
68, 75

Auto channel search 10
Auto clock feature 12

Auto play feature 20, 27
Auto TVNCR feature 20, 59
AutoEdit feature 37

Automatic rewind 27
Automatic tracking 26

AUX button 24, 42
Auxiliary component codes 42

B

Backlit remote 24
Batteries

installing in the remote 4

Broadcast stereo recording (SAP)

35

¢

Cable box codes 43
Cable box setup 9

Cables

positioning 57

types of 58
CH + and - buttons 25, 40, 42
CH. 314switch 60, 63

Channel List 32
Channel number display 67

Channel, VCR viewing 5
CHANNELoTRACKING button 66
Channels

adding/removing 11
CHANNELS menu 9, 10, 17, 32
Cleaning the VCR 74
CLEAR button 25, 34, 41, 52, 53
Clearing programs 34

Code search feature 40
Codes for remote 43
COMMERCIAL ADVANCE

questions and answers 73
Component buttons 24
Connecting your VCR 4

Connections 57

A/V cable advantages 59

choosing 59

information 58

TV with AN jacks 61
TV with AN jacks, cable box 62
TV with AN jacks, satellite

receiver 64

TV with RFjack only 60
TV with RFjack, satellite receiver

63

two VCRs 36

Copying and editing tapes 36

D

Daylight-saving time 13
Displays, on screen 54

Dual remote with AutoEdit 37
DVD button 24

E

EDIT button 25, 37

Eject 27
EnergySaver 20

Express Recording (XPR) 30

F

FORWARD button

25, 27, 40, 42, 51, 52, 54

Forward, reverse search 51
FR.ADV button 25, 51

Frame advance 51
Front panel diagram 66

Front panel display

adjusting brightness 21

FWD button 27, 37, 54, 66

G

GO BACK button 25

Go-To Search 52
GUIDE button 26

IN (FROM ANT) jack 20, 59

Index search 52
Indicator Panel 66
INFO button 25, 53

INPUT button 25, 35, 75

J

Jacks

ANT. IN 68
ANT. IN, RF OUT 58, 63

AudioNideo

58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 75

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Jacks (Cont.)

Audiolvideo 68
RF OUT 68

types of 58

L

L1, L2 indicator 67
LANGUAGE

choosing 6

LED on remote 40
Light button 24

LINE indicator 35, 67
Locking feature 53

M

MENU button 34
MENU button

6, 8, 14, 17, 25, 31, 46, 54

MUTE button 26

N

Number buttons 6, 14, 15, 25

O

OK button 24
ON.OFF button 24, 40, 42
On-screen displays 54

OUT (TO TV) jack 20, 59

Overheating 57

P

PAUSE button 25, 27, 36, 37, 51
Picture search options 51

PLAY button

25, 27, 37, 40, 51, 60, 66

PLAY-PAUSE button 27

Playing a tape 27
Plugging in the VCR 4

POWER button 5, 27, 66
Power surges 57

PREFERENCESmenu 19, 46
Pro-Tect PlusTM Locking 53

Problem solving. See Trouble-

shooting tips

R

REC button 37
Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP 35

Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP

feature 55

RECORD button

25, 28, 35, 37, 66

Record protection

cassette safety tab 28

Recording 28

audio only 35
basic 28

broadcast stereo TV 35
copying, editing tapes 36

Express (XPR) 30

SAP 35
speeds 21, 28

timer 31
VCR Plus+ 32

XPR 30

Recording speed

SLP 21, 28
SP 21, 28

Remote control

auxiliary component 42

buttons 24

cable boxes 40
controlling other components

40

installing batteries 4

Remote control (Cont.)

programming 39
satellite receivers 40

TV 40
TV codes 43

VCR1NCR2 option 19

Remote sensor 66

Removing/adding channels 11
REV button 27, 66
REVERSEbutton 26, 41, 51

Reviewing programs 34
Rewind, automatic 27

RF OUT jack 4, 68

S

SAFE indicator 67
Safety tab 27

SAP (Second Audio Program) 35
SAT.CABLE button 24, 40

Satellite receiver codes 43
Search

forward and reverse 51
frame advance 51

go-to 52
index 52

slow-motion 51

SEARCH button 26, 52
Second Audio Program. See SAP

(Second Audio Program)

SETDAYLIGHT SAVINGS screen 13
SETTIME AND DATE menu 13
SETTIME ZONE screen 12

Set up

auto TVNCR feature 20
time and date manually 14

Setup

cable box 9

initial 5
language 8

using menus 8

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Signal type 11
Skipping commercials 46

Slow-motion search 51
SLP indicator 67

SPindicator 67
Specifications 74

SPEEDbutton 26, 28, 33, 35
Speeds, recording/playback 21, 28

Status indicators 67

BYE 67
EJEC(Eject) 67

FF 67
PLAY 67
R0:30 67
REC 67
REW 67
SAFE 67
SCH and SCH- 67
STOP 67

STOPbutton

26, 34, 37, 41, 52, 54

STOPoEJECTbutton 27, 66

T

Tape

ejecting 27
playing 27

Tape playback feature 55
Tape playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX

55

Tape speed 21, 28

button 28
indicator 67

preferences 21

Time and date 12
Time counter 53

Time counter display 54
Time display on TV 54
TIME menu 12, 14

Time zone 12
TIMER indicator 67

Timer recording 30

stopping 34

VCR Plus+ 30

Tips, troubleshooting 69
Tracking 53

button 26, 51, 53

Troubleshooting 69
TV

video input channel 75
TV button 24, 40, 75
TV function buttons 26

TVoVCR button 35, 59, 60, 67

V

VCR

channels list 10

cleaning 74

function buttons 25-28

viewing channel 5

VCR button 5
VCR indicator 6, 35, 67

VCR MAIN MENU

6, 8, 10, 14, 31, 34, 54

VCR Plus+

channel list (Canada) 19
channel list (U.S.) 17
channel worksheet 18

recording 33
system menu 32

VCR Plus+ GOLD Programming

System 15

VCR1 button 24, 37
VCR2 button 24, 37

VOL buttons 26

W

Warranty 76

×

XPR (Express Recording) 30

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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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