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Page 1: ...VCR USER S MANUAL J P RO S CAN _ _ _ _ _ i _ _ _ MODEL PSVR87...

Page 2: ...lines 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 pract ca Use a soft clot...

Page 3: ...to TV VCR 20 EnergySaver 20 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 2 I Tape Speed 2 I Set Auto Repeat 21 VCR Basics 23 Remote Buttons 24 Component Buttons 24 VCR Function Buttons 25 IV Function Buttons 26...

Page 4: ...Time Counter 55 On Screen Displays 55 Audio Set Up Features 56 Tape Playback 57 Connections 59 ConnectingYourVCR 60 Jacks and Cables 60 RFJacks and Antenna Cables F type 60 Audio Video Jacks and Cabl...

Page 5: ...d 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 re...

Page 6: ...tenna 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 Re...

Page 7: ...s This is the start of a QuickSet Guide which helps you pick different options for your VCR STEP 7 USING THE QUICKSET GUIDE The QuickSet Guide is an automated procedure that he ps you set up your VCR...

Page 8: ...the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE SeLect a Language 2 Espa_ot 3 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue 3 Using the remote control press 1 for English 2 for Espaffol Spanish or 3 for Fran ais French All other on scr...

Page 9: ...his section Language Selection Cable Box Set Up VCR Channel List Set Up Auto Channel Search Time Zone and Daylight Savings Auto Clock Manually SettingTime and Date VCR Plus System Channels RemoteVCR I...

Page 10: ...ur preferred language determines how the on screen displays will appear To change the language 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5...

Page 11: ...VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language O Exit 2 Press 4 to display CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 AddlRemove Channels 3 Signal Typ...

Page 12: ...the code for your SAT receiver from the ist in your User s ManuaL Press MENU to cancel ThisVCR may not control all models of the brands that are shown 6 Turn on your satellite receiver and tune it to...

Page 13: ...ls Cancel setup select to cancel 3 Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or onLy SOME chann...

Page 14: ...2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 6 SAT Setup 0 Exit Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory If you...

Page 15: ...SAT Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 3 to change the Signal Type between Cable and Antenna When you are finished press 0 to exit back to the Main Menu and 0 again to exit to normal viewing ADDING OR REMOVING CHAN...

Page 16: ...ck feature is set to ON by default at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a channel carrying AIISet time data and updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time There are certain s...

Page 17: ...April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 NO Press MENU to continue 4 Select one of the options DST stands for daylight saving time If you choose Automatic the VCR sets the clock using the DST informa...

Page 18: ...ver 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 Prosca...

Page 19: ...annel 5 46 A 3 23 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen use I is for an example onl_ Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV U S List 35 American Movie Classi...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...hem to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs tf it does then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button on the remote In the preferences menu press 1 to select the Remote Contr...

Page 22: ...your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your T_Z 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...

Page 23: ...me 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 to choo...

Page 24: ...n 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 counte...

Page 25: ...rded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of yourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more abou...

Page 26: ...FF 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 t...

Page 27: ...tches between two channels Select one channel and then se ect another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Se...

Page 28: ...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 Dis...

Page 29: ...aks from the picture if necessary Press STOP to stop playback AUTOMATIC REWIND The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press ON...

Page 30: ...gin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOP CHECK THE SAFETY TAB No matter which recordin...

Page 31: ...ding features available to suit various recording needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCRBasics section Express Recording Program Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with the...

Page 32: ...S RECORDING XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred...

Page 33: ...ROG EXP to activate the display The channel number flashes in the display panel Use the up and down arrow buttons to choose a channel then press PROG EXP to select it Repeat step 4 to enter START time...

Page 34: ...am 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 I SP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has beefl saved Remember to i...

Page 35: ...VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I 1 VCR PLus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time III CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels _ M b VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 I Use UH to select Press 0 9 to...

Page 36: ...exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Remember to leave...

Page 37: ...gram EDITING A TIMER PROGRAM Instead of having to delete and reenter a timer program you can edit incorrect entries of the program 1 Display the program you want to edit and press INFO 2 Indicate how...

Page 38: ...Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connected to either the AUDIO I...

Page 39: ...ayback When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PAUSE You may need to adjust the tracking 6 Press the RECORD button then press PAUSE on the recording VCR 7...

Page 40: ...apes 2 Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR Press RECORD REC then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode 3 Press VCR2 on remote to control playback VCR 4 Use FORWARD REVERSE and PLAY to loc...

Page 41: ...ther brands of remote controllableTVs digital satellite receivers and cable boxes The remote is already programmed to operate most Proscan RCA and GE televisions and satellite receivers The AUX button...

Page 42: ...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 TV digital satellite receiver or...

Page 43: ...number s for the component in the code list at the end of this chapter 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 chapter 5 Release...

Page 44: ...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...

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Page 47: ...ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Commercial Advance Movie Advance Picture Search Options Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Tape Playback V V V V V 6 OTHER FEA...

Page 48: ...lay 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...

Page 49: ...cial 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 a...

Page 50: ...es 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 bac...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...lowing screen appears with a video background Searching for preview Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel When a preview is detected the VCR cues it and begins playing Press SEARCH for next Sea...

Page 53: ...or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 2 Press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback SLOW MOTION You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slo...

Page 54: ...cture is best for tapes recorded in the SP or SLP speed 1 In play or still mode turn the shuttle ring clockwise for forward or counterclockwise for reverse to begin searching The farther you turn the...

Page 55: ...index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape Th...

Page 56: ...r VCR is set to respond to until LOCK disappears ZERO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit ZERO SEARCH Searching for 0 00 00 Press STOP to cancel TRAC...

Page 57: ...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 T...

Page 58: ...dy to select an item from the menu to set up RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which offers a second language The Reception feature ets you selec...

Page 59: ...CR 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 a...

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Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...e antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input RF Jack AUDIONIDEO JACKS AND CABLES RCA TYPE The audio video jacks provide very good pict...

Page 63: ...ruction manual that came with that particular component ADVANTAGES OF AUDIONIDEO CABLE CONNECTIONS Using a simple antenna cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio v...

Page 64: ...to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes TO CONNECT I 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 on...

Page 65: ...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 First Things First then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION Tune your TV to i...

Page 66: ...tilation holes 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 TVoVCR button on the VCR A...

Page 67: ...one you selected with the CH 3 4 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 if you have connect...

Page 68: ...une your TV to its video input to record or watch the VCR or satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 if you have connected the receiver to t...

Page 69: ...ntrols and displays You will also find the section TroubleshootingTips and a question and answer section about Commercial Advance in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple p...

Page 70: ...d to the audiolvideo input jacks on the back or front of the VCR MENU Displays and accesses VCR s menu system on the TV screen PLA 1PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses...

Page 71: ...en the VCR is recording REC P Paused recording REW Rewind SRCH Forward picture search SRCH Reverse picture search STILL SLOW STOP T REC X REC Playback is paused still frame displayed Tape playing back...

Page 72: ...such as a VCR or camcorder when connected to these jacks Use the INPUT button on the VCR or remote control to select the video line input LI and record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT jac...

Page 73: ...ERCIAL ADVANCE 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 VCR AF...

Page 74: ...ections are secure and correct NOISY OR NO PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK Press TVoVCR on VCR ANTENNA on remote to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel s...

Page 75: ...he 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 CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECT TIM...

Page 76: ...E The video cassette must have the safety tab removed and the recording must be in SP speed Home recording was selected for the tape type in the on screen display Eject cassette and reinsert VCR FORWA...

Page 77: ...ntrol can be set to control your TV 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 tab...

Page 78: ...0 ram 9 57 inches deep 243 ram 7 1 pounds 3 2 kg Automatic head cleaner 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C Operating Temperature Range 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requir...

Page 79: ...bes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Insta lation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Dama...

Page 80: ...rented or purchased Program Express Lets you quickly program a timer recording using the VCR s front panel buttons instead of the on screen menu Pro Ted PlusTM Allows you to lock the VCR so that the...

Page 81: ...nstalling in the remote 4 Broadcast stereoTV recording 35 BYE display 69 C Cable box codes 43 Cable box setup 10 Cables positioning 59 types of 60 CH and buttons 25 26 40 42 CHAN buttons 13 Channel 3...

Page 82: ...ing XPR 30 F FADV button 25 Fast forward shuttle ring 52 FFWD display 69 FORWARD button 25 27 40 42 51 53 55 FRADV button 52 Frame advance 52 Front panel controls 68 FWD button 37 38 51 53 55 68 G Glo...

Page 83: ...ntrol Audio components auxiliary component 42 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 32 34 Q QuickSet guide 5 8 R REC button 38 REC display 69 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 36 56 RECORD button 25 28 30 36 38 68...

Page 84: ...nd display 69 STILL display 69 STOP button 26 28 30 34 36 37 38 41 53 54 55 68 STOP display 69 Stopping a timer recording 34 T T REC display 69 Tab safety 28 TAPE display 32 34 Tape eject 27 Tape play...

Page 85: ...16 17 19 31 33 35 46 56 VCR Plus channel list menu 17 33 channels 17 PlusCode number 34 recording 33 system channel numbers 17 VCR PLUS menu 33 worksheet for channels 18 VCR Plus GOLD 16 VCR viewing...

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Page 88: ...on This will only add delays in service for your product to_ 11 IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Register...

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