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VR518

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Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR518 ...

Page 2: ...ck do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Product Registration Please fill out the product registrati...

Page 3: ...hannels 12 Additional Set Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu 14 RemoteVCR1 VCR2 Option 15 Auto Play 16 Auto TV VCR 16 VCR Basics 17 Remote Buttons 18 Component Buttons 18 VCR Function Buttons 18 TV Function Buttons 19 Playing aTape 20 Tape Eject 20 Recording 21 Check the SafetyTab 21 Automatic Rewind 21 Recording 23 Recording Features 24 Express Recording 24 Timer Recording 25 Timer Recording wit...

Page 4: ...1 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 41 ConnectingYourVCR 42 Jacks and Cables 42 Choosing a VCR Connection 43 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 43 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 43 TV with RF Jack Only 44 TV with Audio Video Jacks 45 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 46 Appendix A Reference 47 Front Panel 48 Back Panel 49 Indicat...

Page 5: ...you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use yourVCR What s Left The rest of the book highlights playback and recording information contains a detailed connections section and a reference section that includes troubleshooting tips limited warranty and index READ ME These note boxes give you tips for your new video casse...

Page 6: ... in remote matching the and ends of each battery to the diagram inside the 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 If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the audio video jacks on the TV and VCR for a better connection Refer to the Co...

Page 7: ...the AUDIO VIDEO jacks with audio video cables select the TV s video input to see the signal See the TV Owner s Manual STEP 6 turn on the vcr Press POWER to turn on the VCR STEP 7 Access the menus The MENU and number buttons let you access select and change menu items For example to change the Auto Play setting you would do the following 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR...

Page 8: ...ON 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR2 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit See Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UP THE VCR Once you understand how to move around and or through the menus go to the next section to set up your VCR ...

Page 9: ...elect a Language Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Set Automatic Daylight SavingTime Set theTime and Date Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the RemoteVCR1 VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set the AutoTV VCR feature Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 7 5 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 10: ...language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on wh...

Page 11: ...f signal are you using 1 Cable TV 2 Antenna 3 Detect Automatically 0 Cancel 4 Select one of the three AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH options Choices one and two are self explanatory If you choose Detect Automatically the VCR automatically detects which signal system you have attached to your VCR AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Searc...

Page 12: ...lly 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 CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channels you want to delete or add ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit ADD REMO...

Page 13: ...N MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set time and date 2 Auto DST ON 0 Exit Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forward one hour remember to include the extra hour fo...

Page 14: ...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 U S and Canada are provided on the following pages 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Preferences 6 Language 0 Exit Time Date Display Pressing INFO on the remote disp...

Page 15: ... Channel 46 Lifetime 58 The Movie Channel 48 MusicTelevision 49 The Nashville Network 38 Nickelodeon 64 NostalgiaTelevision 99 QualityValue Cable 41 Showtime 97 Showtime 2 59 Sports Channel 52 Turner NetworkTelevision 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 NewYork Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you r...

Page 16: ...lus Channel Numbers for CableTV Canadian List 67 Allarcom PayTelevision Superchannel 44 Arts Entertainment 72 Cable News Network Headline News 61 Cable News Network 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay InternationalTelevision Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country MusicTelevision 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First ChoiceTwo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Fo...

Page 17: ...o select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or DVD VCR2 button to change PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 0 Exit The VCR will only respond to the compatible remote s VCR2 VCR2 LD or DVD VCR2 button If you change the remote setting to VCR2 the remote that came with your VCR will...

Page 18: ...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 ANT IN and RF OUT jacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch y...

Page 19: ...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 about yourVCR just keep reading VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 7 5 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING T...

Page 20: ...u to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion playback when tape is paused GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number butto...

Page 21: ...layback Each press advances the tape an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes SPEED Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops the current VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TV VCR Switches the pi...

Page 22: ... up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback Tape Eject Press STOP EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape 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 ...

Page 23: ...ying back tapes recorded in LP You cannot record in the LP speed SLP Super Long Play Gives 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 Recording Time Cassette SP SLP T 120 2Hr 6Hr T 160 2Hr 8Hr 40Min Check the Safety Tab No matter which recording option yo...

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Page 25: ...recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Copying and EditingTapes Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 RECORDING 3 VCR Basics 4 7 7 5 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 26: ...th Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each press of the RECORD button increases the recording time up to 4 hours The VCR continues to record for the amount of time you indicate and then automatically turns off 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 To stop an express recording pres...

Page 27: ... want the program to record Program 1 One time Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel 5 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 including AM or PM and end time The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock Both the date and speed can be changed Ti...

Page 28: ... display the VCR PLUS menu VCR PLUS Enter pluscode number from TV listing Press MENU to cancel 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then press MENU to save Program 1 One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 10 24 97 Fri Tape Speed SLP 1 SP 2 SLP Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to save Program 1 has been saved Remember to insert a recordabel ta...

Page 29: ...rrect Press MENU to save 6 Change the 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 7 Press MENU to save the program VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safe...

Page 30: ...ady set up 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Progam 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 Fri Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next p...

Page 31: ...o begin copying press PLAY PAUSE and then PLAY PAUSE again on the playback VCR You may need to adjust the tracking 6 Press the RECORD button then press PLAY PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PLAY PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PLAY PAUSE on recording VCR to pause copying Locate the next segment you wa...

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Page 33: ...be programmed to control a television It is initially programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScanTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 6 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 7 Connections ...

Page 34: ...de from the code list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list Operate the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then p...

Page 35: ...6 Kenwood 06 12 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06...

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Page 37: ...ures to enhance VCR operation Picture Search Options Time Counter On Screen Displays Tracking Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 RECORDING 3 VCR Basics 4 7 7 5 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 5 ...

Page 38: ... a tape during pla y pause using slow motion Slow motion works best for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 Press FOR WARD or REVERSE FWD or REV to begin slo w motion playback when tape is paused 2 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 3 Press PLA Y PLA Y PAUSE to r eturn to normal playback The VCR switches automatically from slow motion playback to stop after a few mi...

Page 39: ...ARCH menu appears on the TV screen 3 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 4 Press FOR WARD FWD to sear ch forward or REVERSE REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin pla yback If you did not enter a specific index number the V...

Page 40: ...0 Press SEARCH to exit 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 progr...

Page 41: ...ing back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no eff ect during recording only playback ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button sho ws the status of theVCR ST OP PLA Y RECORD etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be displayed 1 Press INFO t...

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Page 43: ... 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 SafetyTips 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 ...

Page 44: ... IN and RF OUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks must be used for most audio video connections The VCR audio video jacks are color coded yellow for video and whi...

Page 45: ...particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has A V jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not sharing the signal from the RF cable Don t Forget about the Aut...

Page 46: ...nect 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 switch on the back of the VCR Use the TV VCR button to watch the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting 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...

Page 47: ...o 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 the TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR 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 r...

Page 48: ...rn to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of the TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF 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 Begin recording a scrambled program through the cable...

Page 49: ... information about theVCR including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find aTroubleshootingTips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information ...

Page 50: ... unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express 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 playback Starts slow motion during play pause STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward o...

Page 51: ...e a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied Indicator panel POWER Indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on RECORD Indicator Lights when the VCR is recording TIMER Indicator Lights during an express or timer recording or when the VCR is set for a timer recording and the VCR is turned off Flashes when the clock is not set and there is ...

Page 52: ...TV to set remote to control the compatible TV Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote The batteries may need changing Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Remove al...

Page 53: ...Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode Press PAUSE or PLAY on the remote PLAY PAUSE on the VCR to return to normal playback 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 Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR plus or timer recording not made or wrong program r...

Page 54: ...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 May not need to auto channel search if using a cable box Refer to the VCR Channel List or contact your cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 C...

Page 55: ...hes deep 278 mm Weight 7 92 pounds 3 6 kg Storage Temperature 22 F to 149 F Range 30 C to 65 C Operating 41 F to 104 F Temperature Range 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 surfac...

Page 56: ...ot 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 Remote control batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other...

Page 57: ... 8 CHANNELS menu 9 10 14 26 Choosing a VCR connection 43 Cleaning the VCR 53 CLEAR button 18 27 37 38 Clearing programs 28 Commercial scan feature 36 Connections 41 audio video cable 43 choosing 43 TV with audio video jacks 45 TV with audio video jacks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only 46 TV with RF jack only 44 Contents 1 Controls back panel 49 front panel 48 D Displays on screen 39 E...

Page 58: ...ogramming the remote 31 to operate TVs 32 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 25 27 R RECORD button 19 21 24 48 RECORD indicator 49 Recording basic 21 express 24 speeds 21 24 timer 25 VCR plus 26 Remote buttons 18 component buttons 18 TV function buttons 19 VCR function buttons 18 Remote control installing batteries 4 Remote sensor 48 REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 option 15 Remove or add channels 10 REV button 20 36 37 3...

Page 59: ...e set 11 setting 10 Time counter 38 TIME menu 11 TIMER indicator 49 Timer recording 25 stopping 28 TIMER RECORDINGS menu 25 28 Tips troubleshooting 50 TRACKING buttons 19 20 36 39 48 Tracking feature 39 Troubleshooting tips 50 TV button 18 32 TV codes 33 TV programming the remote to control 32 TV VCR button 16 19 43 V VCR cleaning 53 VCR button 18 VCR channels list 8 VCR indicator 49 VCR MAIN MENU...

Page 60: ...ed Marca s Registrada s Printed in Korea TOCOM 15226100 If your VCR needs service please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages Please 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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