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Page 2: ...e 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...

Page 3: ...ime and Date 12 Second Audio Program 13 VCR Basics 15 Remote Control Buttons 16 Playing a Tape 17 Automatic Rewind 18 Tape Eject 18 Recording 18 Check the Safety Tab 18 Recording 19 OTR Recording 20 Timer Recording 21 Stopping a Timer Recording 22 Reviewing and Clearing Programs 22 Recording Broadcast Stereo or SAP Second Audio Program TV 23 Recording Audio Only 23 Playing Back Audio Only 24 Copyi...

Page 4: ...s and Coaxial Cables F type 32 AudioNideo Jacks and Cables RCA type 32 Choosing a VCR Connection 33 Advantages of AudioNideo Cable Connections 33 TV with RF Jack Only 34 TV with AudioNideo Jacks 35 TV with AN Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 36 Reference 37 Front Panel 38 Display Panel 39 Back Panel 40 Troubleshooting Tips 41 How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel 45 Specific...

Page 5: ...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 r1 FIRST THINGS FIRST V V V What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed co...

Page 6: ... 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 AUDIONIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the section Connections toward the back of the manual for additional connection options STEP 4 Plug in the VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades ...

Page 7: ...n initial set up which helps you set different options for your VCR STEP 7 Initial Setup Your VCR will ask you to select a language after it has been hooked up to the TV plugged in and turned on Then press the MENU button VCR Viewing Channel I A V input output jacks Channel 314 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 ba...

Page 8: ... selections you want Then press the ENTER button to make your selection The arrow buttons on the remote control are used to highlight different parts of the time and date The hour is highlighted first by default and 12 is blinking Use the v arrows to set the hour To change the hour to PM scroll with the arrows until the right hour is selected Next highlight the minutes using the arrow buttons on t...

Page 9: ...u need to set up before using your VCR for the first time Select a Language Cable Antenna Selection Setup for a Cable Box Set up the Antenna Set time and Date 2 SETTING UP THE VCR V V Set Up the VCR s Channels Auto Scan Adding and Deleting Channels Setup a Second Audio Program SAP V V V 7 ...

Page 10: ...isplay information Language Selection 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR s main MENU MENU PROGRAN PRESET SELECT ENTER END RENU Use the remote control s Av arrow keys to highlight the SET UP selection then press ENTER on the remote control SET UP I L I BJ SAP SET ON ANTENNA NRNU B _ ENG mr_r J m SELECT k _ END MENU 3 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to high...

Page 11: ...ECT END RENU 4 Use the m arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the CATV selection then press MENU on the remote control Your VCR is now set up to accept a cable signal You will tune to the channel that your TV uses to see the signal If recording cable TV programming you need to make sure the VCR is set to this same channel usually 03 04 or the Video Input Channel Video Input Channel If you use ...

Page 12: ...in MENU MENU PROGRAM SET UP iw 2 SELECT ENTER END MENU Use the arrow keys to highlight the PRESET selection and press ENTER on the remote control PRESET CLOCK SET m SELECT k ENO MENU 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the CH MEMORY selection and press ENTER on the remote control CH MEMORY TV CATV TV CATV r I _N ADD CN CH ERASE CH CH SELECT END RENU 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the AUTO SCAN se...

Page 13: ... ENTER 2 Use the A v arrow keys to highlight the CH MEMORY selection and press ENTER on the remote control 3 To add channels use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD CH selection and the screen displays CH HEHORY TV CATV TV CATV AUTO SCAN OFF ON I I_am ERASE CH CH BIB TO SET CH PUSH 0 9 KEYS BB SELECT AV END RENU 4 5 Use the 0 9 buttons on the remote to enter the channel you wish to add The cursor ...

Page 14: ...cord any show you program into the VCR s memory Time and date must also be set before the clock will display properly on the front of the recorder Setting Time and Date 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR s main MENU HENU PROGRAM SET UP 2 SELECT ENTER END RENU Use the Av arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the PRESET selection then press ENTER on the remote control PRES...

Page 15: ...udio Program SAP To take advantage of this second audio signal you must first turn on the VCR s SAP feature 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the VCR s main MENU RENU PROGRAH 2 PRESET SELECT ENTER ENG MENU Use the arrow keys on the remote control to highlight the SET UP selection then press ENTER on the remote control SET UP _ _FF ANTENNA RANU mlim LANGUAGE m FRA ESP SELECT ...

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Page 17: ...play a recorded tape and record a program will help you get the most out of your VCR This section shows you the basics of using your VCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs 3 V V VCR BASICS V I V V V I VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie J or tape your favorite show 15 ...

Page 18: ...O VIDEO IN jacks on the front of the VCR MENU Brings up VCR s main MENU on the TV screen Also exits out of menu screens to the previous menu Numbers 0 through 9 100 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing the 0 9 buttons Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing the 100 button When 1 appears on the screen press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to ...

Page 19: ... 3 4 or the TV s video input and hit the TVoVCR button on the remote so that the VCR display appears on the VCR e front panel 2 Insert a tape in the VCR The VCR display indicates that the unit is in VCR mode suitable to watch a tape J The tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV to position the tape Press PLAY on the VCR or remote control if ...

Page 20: ...the remote to change between SP and ER 2 Press the RECORD button REC OTR buttons on the remote to begin recording 3 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 To resume recording press PAUSE Check the Safety Tab No matter how you record you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the sa...

Page 21: ... 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 OTR Recording Timer Recording Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes 4 V RECORDING V V V 19 ...

Page 22: ...ed by using the INFO button on the remote control and on the VCR front panel 2 Press the REC button REC OTR buttons on the remote control to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the REC OTR buttons on the remote to set end time of the recording OTR 12 30 IEP 36 Screen shown is just an example Each time you press the REC OTR button you increase the recording time to the next half hour up to 4 hours t...

Page 23: ...y recording during th e standard work week Choose WKLYSU through WKLYSA for once a week recordings Use the arrow button on the remote control to highlight the first ON field the hour This field marks the start time of the program Scroll to the correct hour including AM or PM using the arrow buttons on the remote control Use the arrow button on the remote control to highlight the next ON field minu...

Page 24: ...PROGRAM screen and use the arrow buttons to highlight the next available field Then follow steps 1 8 to complete PROGRAR CH DATE ON OFF PD __ __ i SELECT 4 _ END CMENU A finished program recording screen used is an example only _mer Program Tools DTE _ _ LIL1 L1LI S PM The timer Indicator will appear on the VCR s display panel after you have programmed a time and date to record and pressed the TIM...

Page 25: ...on 7 Press REC OTR to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished Recording Audio Only You can record audio only from another audio source connected to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks on the front of the VCR 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the line input L appears on the VCR s front panel The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use SP...

Page 26: ... 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 playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into 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 ...

Page 27: ...Features to Enhance VCR Operation me Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback V V V V 15 OTHER FEAT V V 25 ...

Page 28: ... return to normal playback Slow Motion You can view a tape using slow motion or frame by frame action Slow motion and frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or EPspeeds For Frame Advance 1 Press PLAY on the remote control to begin playback 2 During playback press PAUSE and then PLAY again to begin single frame playback For Slow Motion Playback 1 Press PLAY to begin playback 2 Press ...

Page 29: ...g has no effect during recording only playback 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 or the RESETbutton on the remote control is pressed For example if you record a 30 minute prog...

Page 30: ...nnections section of this manual for more information The VCR s default audio mode is stereo This is reflected in both the rQ appearing on the front panel s display 1 Pressing the AUDIO SEL button changes the setting to mono sound coming from the left channel l Q This setting is fine if your TV does not have stereo capabilities or if you do not have A V connections 2 3 Pressing the AUDIO SEL butto...

Page 31: ...Hi Fi and linear tracks 1 To select the SAP mode press MENU on the remote control to display the VCR s main MENU MENU PROGRAM 2 PRESET SELECT ENTER END NENU Use the Av arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the SET UP selection then press the ENTER button SET UP _ONm ANTENNA _ MANU LANGUAGE m FRA EEP SELECT A _ END MENU 3 The SAP selection is already highlighted so use the _ arrow button...

Page 32: ...ct which audio you use during playback With a normal stereo recording switching the audio channels with the remote button results in the following left channel audio only right channel audio only I Cli_l stereo audio No channels selected linear audio on both channels With the SAP feature turned on in the menu system switching the audio channels with the remote button results in the following linea...

Page 33: ...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 Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate ...

Page 34: ...ied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RFOUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIONIDI O jacks provide very good picture quality and Hi Fi sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks For more information about input channels see page 45 These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIONIDEO jac...

Page 35: ...amble Pay Channels Only 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 though it is highly recommended t...

Page 36: ...le 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 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR 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 on...

Page 37: ...oaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box 2 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 see page 45 for more information Use of TV VCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert atape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 B...

Page 38: ... 2 audio video cables 1 splitter 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 see page 45 for more information Use of TVoVCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Beg...

Page 39: ...escription of the unit s controls and displays You will also find the section Troubleshooting Tips in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information V V V V V 7 V REFERENCE L 37 ...

Page 40: ...tape is playing Press both together to re center tracking FWD Forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture forward during playback PLAY Plays a tape POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playba...

Page 41: ...is recording taking the place of the clock on the VCR s display A red circle appears in the display and a circle appears on the VCR s on screen display if this option is enabled TIMER INDICATOR _ Lights during a timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off VCR INDICATOR Determines the source of the picture Applies only if the VCR Viewing Channel is 3 or 4 ...

Page 42: ... hookups Does not apply if you use the A V hook ups to connect the VCR to the TV AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when connected by these jacks with A V cables ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes the VCR s signal to using the coaxial cable supplied 40 ...

Page 43: ...on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure the rv monitor is set to video input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in this section for more information Try ...

Page 44: ...e Check to make sure the tape is not broken Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote control to return to normal playback Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound Will not record Check to make sure the safety tab is intact Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line input mode Press the INPUT SELECTbutton on the remote co...

Page 45: ...AUTO SCAN 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 selectedif the TV CATV feature in the PRESET CH MEMORY menu is setto CATV Cassette does not start to play automatically Check to make sure t...

Page 46: ...playing must be recorded in stereo in order to use the Hi Fi feature Must use the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Must be hooked to a component capable of playing stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy Stereo signal is weak Set audio reception to only Adjust the tracking by pressing the Channel up or down buttons A T to minimize the noise 44 ...

Page 47: ...elow which you can try first Press a button on the TV s remote control see table below Selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below Tune directly to the channel by selecting a specific number see table below Go through all channels in the TV s channel list by pressing the channel up or down buttons on the remote control or TV Some common scenarios are listed in the following tab...

Page 48: ...h 90 mm 14 57 inches wide 370 ram 10 63 inches deep 270 mm 6 4 pounds 2 9 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scrat...

Page 49: ...our warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into o...

Page 50: ...opying and Editing Tapes 24 Display Panel 39 REC Indicator 39 Time Indicator 39 3me Counter Display 39 Timer Indicator 39 VCR Indicator 39 I EJECT button 16 ENTER button 16 F First Things First 3 Forward Search 26 Frame Advance 26 Front Panel AN Jacks 38 Channel Up Down 38 FWD 38 Play Button 38 Power Button 38 REC button 38 Remote Sensor 38 REW 38 Speed Indicator 38 Stop Eject Button 38 Front Pane...

Page 51: ...tion i SAP Second Audio Pro gram 23 Second Audio Program 13 Second Audio Program SAP 23 Selecting Channels 10 Setting Up the VCR 7 Setup Features 7 SHIFT button 17 SLOW button 17 Slow Motion 26 Specifications 46 SPEED button 17 STOP button 17 STOP EJECT 38 T Tape Ejecting 18 Recording 18 Safety Tab 18 Tape Playback 30 Tapes Playing 17 Time and Date 12 Setting 12 Time Counter 27 TIMER button 17 Tim...

Page 52: ...ducts to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 01999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Singapore TOGOM 1547128A 288E8961 ...

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