Samsung SCORPIO Users Manual

USER’S GUIDE

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Safety Information

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WARNING

To reduce risk of ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Cautions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match the wide blade of the power

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

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la

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

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article

820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Care and Cleaning: Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust

your VCR. Remove dust from both top and bottom ventilation holes.

Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents. Avoid excessive use of oil-based furniture polishes since the materials used in the cabinet will accumulate more dust. A nonabrasive, antistatic cleaner/polisher is recommended.

Product Registration

Please 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 receiver.

Model No. _________________________________________________

Serial No. _________________________________________________

Purchase Date: _________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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VCR Plus+ System and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation. COMMERCIAL>>ADVANCE® and MOVIE>>ADVANCE® are registered trademarks of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

Table of Contents

First Things First Setting Up the VCR

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 ...................... 12

Adding or Removing Channels .............. 12

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

Auto Clock Set ........................................ 13

Setting the Time Zone............................ 13

Setting Daylight-Saving Time ................ 14

Setting Time and Date Manually........... 15

VCR Plus+ System Channels ................... 16

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet ................ 17

Additional Set-up Features................................ 18

Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option ......................... 18

Auto Play ...................................................... 19

EnergySaver .................................................. 19

Front Panel Brightness ................................. 20

Preferred Tape Speed ................................... 20

.................................................. 3

............................................. 7

VCR Basics

Remote Buttons ................................................. 22

Component Buttons ..................................... 22

VCR Function Buttons .................................. 22

TV Function Buttons..................................... 23

Playing a Tape .................................................... 24

Automatic Rewind ............................................. 25

Tape Eject ........................................................... 25

Recording ........................................................... 25

Check the Safety Tab .................................... 25

Recording

Express Recording (XPR) .................................... 28

Timer Recording ................................................. 29

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................. 30

Stopping a Timer Recording ........................ 32

Reviewing and Clearing Programs .............. 32

Recording Broadcast Stereo Or SAP

(Second Audio Program) TV Programs ........... 33

Recording Audio Only ....................................... 33

Playing Back Audio Only.............................. 34

Copying and Editing Tapes ................................ 34

............................................................. 21

.............................................................. 27

Setting Up the Channel List ................... 30

Using the System .................................... 30

Table of Contents

Program the Remote

Controlling a TV ................................................. 36

Operating the TV ............................................... 36

Other Features

Commercial Advance ......................................... 40

Marking ........................................................ 41

Playback ........................................................ 42

Display........................................................... 42

Movie Advance................................................... 43

Picture Search Options....................................... 45

Forward and Reverse Search ....................... 45

Slow Motion ................................................. 45

Frame Advance ............................................. 46

Index Search ................................................. 46

Go-To Search ................................................. 47

Tracking .............................................................. 47

Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking Feature ........................ 48

Time Counter...................................................... 48

On-screen Displays ............................................. 49

Audio Set-up Features ....................................... 49

Reception ............................................................ 50

Tape Playback ..................................................... 50

.................................................... 39

........................................ 35

Connections

Before Connecting Components ....................... 51

Connecting Your VCR ......................................... 52

Jacks and Cables ................................................. 52

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type) ........... 52

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) .. 52

Choosing a VCR Connection ............................. 53

TV with RF Jack Only .................................... 54

TV with Audio/Video Jacks .......................... 55

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only ............. 56

Reference

Front Panel ......................................................... 58

Display Panel ...................................................... 59

Back Panel .......................................................... 60

Troubleshooting Tips ......................................... 61

Questions and Answers About

Commercial Advance ........................................ 66

Specifications...................................................... 67

Cleaning the VCR ............................................... 67

How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel .... 68

Warranty............................................................. 69

Index ................................................................... 70

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

.............................................................. 57

First Things First

Welcome To Your New VCR...

To help you get started using your VCR with as little reading as possible, we’ve put all the basic information needed in the first three sections. To help you along. To help you out, there’s even an initial set-up feature the first time you turn on your VCR which walks you through several set up steps at once.

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 Remains?

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Program the Remote

➣

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.

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Connections

➣

REFERENCE

READ ME!

These note boxes give you tips for your new video cassette recorder.

First Things First

REW

RECORD

INPUT

AUDIOVIDEO

TRACKING

INPUT

STOP•EJECT

TAPE SPEED

FWD

TV•VCR

POWER

CHANNEL

Step 1: What ’s in the Box?

The following items come packed in the box:

• VCR

• Remote control

• RF coaxial cable

STEP 2: Install Batteries In the Remote Control

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR remote.

1. Remove the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the batteries into the remote’s back panel. Match the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of each battery to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 3: Connect your VCR

If you connect your VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your TV, use the VCR’s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right.

If you have a TV with AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, use the jacks for a better connection. Refer to the section, Connections, toward the back of the manual, for additional connection options.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

ON•OFF

REVERSE

RECORD

INFO

MUTE

CLEAR MENU

1 4 7

VCR

PLAY FORWARD

STOP PAUSE

GO BACK

SPEED

2 5

6 9

•

F.ADV

TRACKING

VCR

OUT

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE VCR

Your VCR’s power cord has a plastic band strung through the

L R

VIDEO

AUDIO

3 CH. 4

ANT. IN

RF OUT

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.

CABLE/

ANTENNA

First Things First

STEP 5: Tune THE TV

Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video input.

• If you connect your VCR using the ANTENNA connectors with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH. 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 — the channel you want to use on your TV.

• If you connect your VCR using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks with audio/video cables, select the TV’s video input with the remote control’s INPUT button to see the signal. If you have trouble understanding the VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL, look to page 62 for a more detailed explanation.

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 is the 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 your VCR. Use the remote control’s number buttons to select options.

Select a language. Seleccione un idioma. Choisissez une langue.

1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais

1. Press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language. Just follow the step-by-step procedures until setup is complete.

If the menu does not appear:

• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the 3 CH 4 switch or the TV’s video line input (see page 62 for more information).

VCR Viewing Channel

OUT

ANT. IN

VIDEO

L R

A/V input/output jacks Channel 3/4 switch

When using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to channel 3 or 4.

The 3-4 switch on the back of the VCR determines which TV channel is used to see VCR output.

When using the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks to connect your VCR, tune your TV to the TV’s video input channel with the INPUT button on your remote control. For more information about video line input, see “How to Find Your TV’s Video Input Channel” in the

References section of this manual.

AUDIO

3 CH. 4

RF OUT

First Things First

• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the ANT IN and RF OUT jacks.

• Check your connections.

If you chose to set up your VCR options individually, then go to the next section.

STEP 8: Access the menus

The MENU and number buttons let you access, select, and change your VCR’s preferences. For example, to select a different preferred on-screen language than the one you selected during the initial set up, do the following:

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English 2 Espanol 3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. On the remote control, press 1 for English, 2 for Español (Spanish), or 3 for Français (French).

All other on-screen menus are worked within similar ways using the remote control to follow on-screen instructions. See Additional Set-Up Features in the next section for detailed information about accessing menus.

Setting Up the VCR

On-screen guide and Additional Set-up features

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

• Select a Language

• Set Up for a Cable Box

• Set Up a VCR Channel List

(Auto Channel Search)

• Auto Clock Set Feature

• Set Time and Date Manually

• Set Up VCR Plus+ Channels

• Set the Remote VCR1/VCR2 Feature

• Set the Auto Play Feature

• Set the EnergySaver Feature

First things first

➣

Setting Up the VCR

➣

VCR Basics

➣

Recording

➣

Program the Remote

➣

• Set Front Panel Brightness Feature

• Set the Preferred Tape Speed Feature

OTHER FEATURES

➣

Connections

➣

REFERENCE

Setting Up the VCR

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

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

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu.

LANGUAGE

Select a language.

1>English

2 Espanol 3 Francais

Press MENU to continue

3. Select English, Español (Spanish), or Français (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.

Setting Up the VCR

Cable Box Setup

This setup applies only when all channels are received through a cable box. In this case, the VCR will automatically enter the channel used to view cable box programming. Your VCR will use this channel for all future timer recordings.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

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

CABLE BOX SETUP

Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME Channels?

1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup

4. If you selected ALL channels, enter the output channel of your cable box (usually 03 or 04), or press INPUT for video line input if you use AUDIO/VIDEO jacks. Then, press MENU.

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4, or Video)

Enter 01-13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel

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.

Setting Up the VCR

CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box? (usually 3, 4 or video)

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to continue

5. Once you complete the setup, the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel. For example:

CABLE BOX SETUP

The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04.

Press MENU to continue

VCR Channels List

If you use a cable box for all channels, this step is not necessary. Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory, but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active.

To Auto Channel Search

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

Auto Channel Search

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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.

Setting Up the VCR

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

What type of signal are you using?

1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3>Detect Automatically

0 Cancel

4. Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options:

• Cable TV searches for cable channels

• Antenna searches for local broadcast stations

• Detect Automatically will make this decision for you

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

Now scanning channel 14

Press any key to cancel

The VCR begins scanning for the available channels—this takes about one to two minutes. When the scan is complete, the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number. At this point, pressing CHAN up or down on the remote control or VCR should only select the active channels.

Detect Automatically

A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis-detect. If this should happen, select 1 or 2 for the system you have.

Setting Up the VCR

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 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

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.

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

4. When at the channel, it will be added if not already on the list or deleted if it was. If the channel was added, you can press CLEAR to remove it. If the channel was deleted, you can press INFO to add.

Time and Date

The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date– manually, and the Auto Clock Feature. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off. The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically.

Before you set the time and date, set the Auto DST (DaylightSaving Time) feature to ON or OFF for your area.

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.

Setting Up the VCR

Auto Clock Set

The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. 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.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display TIME menu

TIME

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

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

SET TIME ZONE What is your time zone? 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 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.

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 XDS 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 XDS.

Setting Up the VCR

Setting Daylight-Saving Time

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

TIME

1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto DST: ON

0 Exit

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

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Does your area observe Daylight Savings Time from April to October?

1 Yes, DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue

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

• DST stands for “Daylight Saving Time.”

• If you chose AUTOMATIC, the VCR sets the clock using the

DST information broadcast in the signal (channel).

Spring forward, Fall backward

In the Spring, daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2 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.

Setting Up the VCR

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.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 3 to display the TIME menu.

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

XDS Time Data was not found

0 Exit

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

SET TIME AND DATE

Time --:- (hh:mm)

Date --/--/--

Press MENU to cancel

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

SET TIME AND DATE

Time 12:34 PM

Date 11/18/99 Thursday

Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set

Time/Date Display

Pressing INFO on the remote displays the time and date on the screen.

Setting Up the VCR

VCR Plus+

System Channels

Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier, but you have to put in a little time right now to set up a channel list. A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the United States and Canada are provided.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu.

CHANNELS

1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add/Remove Channels 3 Signal Type: CABLE 4 VCR Plus+ Channel List 5 Cable Box Setup

0 Exit

3. Press 4 to display the VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST menu.

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 - 4 - 3 -> -> -> - 2 - 1 --

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

4. Enter the data following the on-screen directions using your worksheet.

VCR+ Channel My Channel 5 46 4 - 3 -> -> -> 23 2 - 1 --

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

(Screen shown is for an example only)

VCR Plus+ System is a registered trademarkof Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ System is manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (USA List)

35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts &-Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Family Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box Office 2 96 Home Box Office 3 51 The Learning Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 Music Television 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 Nostalgia Television 99 Quality Value Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner Network Television 44 USA-Network 62 Video Hits 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 1 94 Viewer’s Choice 2 55 WGN Chicago 43 WTBS Atlanta 60 WWOR-New York

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.

Setting Up the VCR

VCR Plus+ System Worksheet

Broadcast or

Cable-TV

Station Name

VCR Plus+ System

Channel Number**

HBO 33

ESPN 34

Channel Number

You Receive the

Station On*

Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System

Channel Numbers for

Cable TV (Canadian List)

67 Allarcom Pay Television/

Superchannel 44 Arts & Entertainment 72 Cable News Network-

Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping

Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International

Television Inc. 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia/The Weather

Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld/CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer’s Choice 1 93 Viewer’s Choice 2 94 Viewer’s Choice 3 95 Viewer’s Choice 4 71 Vision TV: Canada’s

Faith Network 38 Youth TV, Canada Inc.

*Check your local or cable listings for the channel number you receive this station on. **Check your local listings for broadcast or VCR Plus+ channel number assigned.

Setting Up the VCR

Additional Set-up Features in the Preferences Menu

The features in this section are all accessed through the PREFERENCES menu.

1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.

VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus+ 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Audio 7 Language

0 Exit

2. Press 5 to display the PREFERENCES menu.

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR1 2 Auto Play: ON 3 EnergySaver: 2:00 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

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 EnergySaver: 2:00 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON 3 EnergySaver: 2:00 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

0 Exit

Remote Control Option

Changing the remote option to VCR2 disables the remote that came with your VCR.

Setting Up the VCR

The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote’s VCR2, VCR2•LD, or VCR2•DVD button. If the PREFERENCES setting is changed to VCR2, the remote that came with your VCR will no longer control it.

To change the setting back to VCR1, allowing the original remote control which came with your VCR to control the unit, use the compatible remote to display the PREFERENCES menu. Press 1, and then press the VCR button on the original remote control.

Auto Play

PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control: VCR2 2 Auto Play: ON 3 EnergySaver: 2:00 4 Front Panel: AUTO 5 Tape Speed: SLP 6 Commercial Advance

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.

EnergySaver

By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. To change the time delay, or to disable the feature, Press 3 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 3:00 means the VCR turns off after one, two, or

three hours of inactivity respectively.

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.”

0 Exit

The PREFERENCES menu allows access to many VCR options including remote control, Auto Play, and EnergySaver features.

If you use the VCR’s tuner instead of your TV to tune channels, you may want to turn this feature off.

Setting Up the VCR

Front Panel Brightness

You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR. In the PREFERENCES menu, press 4 to switch between the options.

• AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off.

• BRIGHT keeps the display bright when the VCR is on or off.

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

Preferred Tape Speed

You can set the preferred tape speed between Standard Play (SP) and Super Long Play (SLP). In the PREFERENCES menu, press 5 to switch between the options.

• SP sets the preferred recording speed to SP.

• SLP sets the preferred recording speed to SLP.

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 best when you play 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 well when you play 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

VCR Basics

Learn the Basics To Get You Started

These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning the remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that.

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

FIRST THINGS FIRST

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SETTING UP THE VCR

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VCR Basics

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RECORDING

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PROGRAM THE REMOTE

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OTHER FEATURES

CONNECTIONS

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REFERENCE

VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show.

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