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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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First Things First .............................................................. 3
Setting Up the VCR ......................................................... 7
Using the Menu to Set Up Features ................................................. 8
Language ................................................................................................. 8
Cable Box Setup ................................................................................... 8
VCR Channels List ............................................................................. 10
To Auto Channel Search ............................................................. 10
To Change the Signal Type ......................................................... 11
To Add or Remove Channels .................................................... 11
Time and Date .................................................................................... 12
Set Daylight-Saving Time............................................................. 12
Set the Time and Date ................................................................ 12
VCR Plus+ Channels .......................................................................... 13
VCR Plus+ Worksheet ................................................................ 15
What’s Next—Additional Set-Up Features in the
Preferences Menu ......................................................................... 16
Remote VCR1/VCR2 Option .................................................... 16
Auto Play........................................................................................ 17
Auto TV/VCR ................................................................................ 17
EnergySaver
TM
............................................................................... 18
Front Panel .................................................................................... 18
Tape Speed .................................................................................... 18
VCR Basics ..................................................................... 19
Remote Buttons .................................................................................. 20
Component Buttons ................................................................... 20
VCR Function Buttons................................................................ 20
TV Function Buttons ................................................................... 21
Playing a Tape ....................................................................................... 22
Automatic Rewind ....................................................................... 23
Tape Eject ...................................................................................... 23
Recording ............................................................................................. 23
Check the Safety Tab ................................................................... 23
Recording ...................................................................... 25
Recording Features ............................................................................ 26
Express Recording (XPR) ................................................................. 26
Timer Recording ................................................................................. 27
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ............................................ 28
Setting Up the Channel List................................................ 28
Using VCR Plus+.................................................................... 28
Stopping a Timer Recording ...................................................... 30
Reviewing and Clearing Programs ........................................... 30
Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes ........................... 31