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Connections

TV with Audio/Video Jacks and Cable Box

to Unscramble Pay Channels Only

This connection assumes:

•

You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium
channels

•

Your TV has audio/video input jacks

This connection provides:

•

Hi-Fi stereo sound playback from the VCR

•

Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel through the
cable box while watching an unscrambled channel

To use this connection, you must have:

•

(3) coaxial cables

•

(2) audio/video cables

•

(1) splitter

To connect:

Connect cables as shown.

Return to

First Things First

, then follow the steps.

Using This Connection

Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel (see page 68 for more
information). Use of TV•VCR button is not required.

To play a tape:

Insert a tape.

If necessary, press PLAY.

To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch
another unscrambled program:

Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program
through the cable box using one of the recording features.

Select an unscrambled channel on the TV.

All scrambled channels must be viewed
through the VCR.

VCR

CABLE

CABLE BOX

ANT. IN

RF OUT

3 CH. 4

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

CABLE/

ANTENNA

INPUT 1

VIDEO

L/MONO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

VIDEO

L/MONO

OUT

Summary of Contents for VR646HF

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Page 2: ... 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 the 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 ...

Page 3: ...ergySaver 19 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 20 Preferred Tape Speed 20 VCR Basics 21 Remote Buttons 22 Component Buttons 22 VCR Function Buttons 22 TV Function Buttons 23 Playing a Tape 24 Automatic Rewind 24 Tape Eject 25 Recording 25 Recording 27 Recording Features 28 Express Recording XPR 28 Timer Recording 29 Timer Recording with VCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System 30 Setting Up the ...

Page 4: ...s 49 Reception 50 Tape Playback 50 Connections 51 Things to Know Before Connecting 51 Connecting Your VCR 52 Jacks and Cables 52 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables 52 Audio Video A V Jacks and Cables 52 Choosing a VCR Connection 53 Advantages of A V Cable Connections 53 TV with RF jack only 54 TV with A V jacks 55 TV with A V Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 56 Reference 57 Front Panel...

Page 5: ...king with channels and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of theVCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and a reference section including troubleshooting ...

Page 6: ...he 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 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 slo...

Page 7: ...sissez 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 Input Channel see page 68 fo...

Page 8: ... 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 de...

Page 9: ...R Channel List Auto Channel Search Auto Clock Set Feature SetTime and Date Manually Set UpVCR Plus Channels Set the RemoteVCR1 VCR2 Feature Set the Auto Play Feature Set the EnergySaver Feature Set Front Panel Brightness Feature Set the PreferredTape Speed Feature 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 5 8 REFERENCE ...

Page 10: ...n 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 Recordings 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...

Page 11: ...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 the VCR s video line input if you use AUDIO VIDEO jacks Then press MENU CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive s...

Page 12: ...CR 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 Recordings 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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 To Change 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 t...

Page 14: ...y 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 Daylight Saving Time feature to ON or OFF for your area Auto Clock Set Feature The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a chan...

Page 15: ...e information it finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or manually set the time and date through the menu system Set Daylight Saving Time 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 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu Auto Clock Information With a cable box the VCR will not reset ...

Page 16: ...tion broadcast in the signal channel Setting the Time and Date Manually If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful set the clock through the TIME menu 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 Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automa...

Page 17: ...ings 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 d...

Page 18: ... list may save you some time 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...

Page 19: ...anada 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 Ec...

Page 20: ...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 ...

Page 21: ... 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 second...

Page 22: ...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 well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed SLP Super Long Play Gives approximately three times the recording time of tapes recorded i...

Page 23: ...rogram 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 VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 5 8 REFERENCE PROGRAM THE REMOTE ...

Page 24: ...llows you 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 during play pause and increases slow motion speed GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select a...

Page 25: ... STOP button for three seconds while in STOP mode 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 picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV...

Page 26: ...he tape Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on the VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote 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 pres...

Page 27: ... even when the VCR is off Recording If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording For more detailed information refer to the Recording section starting on the next page 1 Set the tape speed by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR SPEED on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a...

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Page 29: ...ecording Features on yourVCR include Recording explained in the VCR Basics section Express Recording XPR Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and EditingTapes 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 recording 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 5 8 REFERENCE PROGRAM TH...

Page 30: ...the VCR by just entering a PlusCode programming number found in TV guides Express Recording XPR Use express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR SPEED on the remote 2 Press the RECORD buttonto begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording tim...

Page 31: ...ber buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time and end time including AM or PM The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing 6 Review the information to make sure it is correct and then Timer Recording Information The Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in...

Page 32: ...ime Remember to leave your cable box on and tuned to the desired channel Timer Recording with VCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System You can use the VCR Plus system code numbers to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive your TV signal off air Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus programming s...

Page 33: ...Code system number How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Program 1 One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 99 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to adjust Press MENU to save 6 Change the recording speed with the SPEED button on the...

Page 34: ...04 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 18 99 Thu Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to erase or MENU to see the next program Recording Broadcast Stereo TV Or SAP Second Audio Program Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP Second Audio Program 1 Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel either 3 4 or TV s vid...

Page 35: ...line input L1 or L2 Select L1 to record from the back jacks or L2 to record from the front jacks The VCR will record audio from the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN jacks 2 Use TAPE SPEED on the VCR SPEED on the remote to select the recording speed 3 Start audio source playing and press RECORD to begin recording 4 Press STOP when you are finished Playing Back Audio Only To get stereo soun...

Page 36: ...ormation 4 If you are using coaxial cables for the connection tune recording VCR to channel 3 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...

Page 37: ...ogrammed to control a television It is programmed to control an RCA GE or PROSCANTV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 Program the Remote 5 8 REFERENCE ...

Page 38: ...ode 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 listed for your TV s brand Operating 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 th...

Page 39: ... 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 41: ...nce Movie Advance Picture Search Options Tracking Pro Tect Plus Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback 5 Setting Up the VCR 2 First things first 1 recording 3 VCR Basics 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 Connections 5 5 8 REFERENCE Program the Remote ...

Page 42: ...t a background display of blue or see the video as the commercials are skipped Because television signals do not indicate where commercials are located this feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast today Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials you may experience some variations in this feature s effectivene...

Page 43: ...mmercial 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 automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the commercials when you ve stop the recording The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in t...

Page 44: ...kipped if the program segment is between commercials and less than one minute or there are frequent dark and quiet scenes If part of the program is skipped rewind the tape to the beginning of the skipped program segment and press PLAY Select MANUAL and the VCR won t advance through the blocks of marked commercials until you press SEARCH If you press SEARCH during playback of material other than co...

Page 45: ...ed 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 select MOVIE ADVANCE Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature If you accidentally make a wrong selection press STOP EJECT on the VCR STOP on remote and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears MOVIE A...

Page 46: ...rding 3 Other Press CLEAR to cancel When the movie is found the following screen is displayed MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready Press PLAY to start Press STOP to cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode Press 2 to Go To Preview The following screen appears with a video background Searching for preview Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel Whe...

Page 47: ... to search forward or REVERSE to search in reverse 2 Press FORWARD or REVERSE again or press PLAY to return to normal playback Slow Motion You can view a tape during play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press PAUSE and then FWD or REV to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FWD to increase or REV to decrease the speed...

Page 48: ...H on screen display 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 FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark...

Page 49: ...ically activated when you insert a tape or turn on the VCR Occasionally you may need to manually adjust tracking especially if the tape was recorded on a different VCR Just use the TRACKING buttons to reduce the distortion You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracki...

Page 50: ...nter 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 program to begin another recording you would 1 Press INFO twice to display the time counter 2 Press CLEAR to reset the time counter to 0 00 00 3 Press FWD to forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 4 Press ST...

Page 51: ...layback and recordings The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below 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 Audio 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 6 to display AUDIO menu AUDIO 1 Reception STEREO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the m...

Page 52: ...cords the same audio on both Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on a separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch between tape playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the AUDIO VIDEO jacks The Tape Playback feature lets you select which...

Page 53: ...bles 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 air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing you...

Page 54: ...lied 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 quality and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks For more information about the TV s Video Input Channel see page 68 These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The V...

Page 55: ... 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 that you use them to get even better...

Page 56: ...tenna 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 one of the recording...

Page 57: ...x 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 68 for more information Use of TV VCR button is not required 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 recording fea...

Page 58: ... shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its Video Input Channel see page 68 for more information Use of TV VCR 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 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cab...

Page 59: ...section TroubleshootingTips and a question and answer section about COMMERCIAL ADVANCE in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 8 REFERENCE PROGRAM THE REMOTE ...

Page 60: ...viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of 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 and decreases slow ...

Page 61: ...te ejected FF Fast forwarding HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off PLAY In playback flashes during play pause and slow REC Recording and RECP For record pause or pause mode REW Rewinding R0 30 Express recording in progress SAFE Pro Tect Plus feature turned on STILL Play pause SCH and SCH Forward or reverse search SP and SLP Tape speed STOP Tape is stopped Timer Indicator Lights during an expres...

Page 62: ...omponent like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L1 to record from these jacks AUDIO R and L and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied ANT...

Page 63: ...e the antenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator 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 ...

Page 64: ...ck the ProTect Plus feature Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR Plus programming system or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus code is entered Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong cha...

Page 65: ...nutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE 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 instead May not be necessary if us...

Page 66: ...I feature Must use the AUDIO VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound Stereo audio too noisy Stereo signal is weak Set reception STEREO SAP MONO feature to MONO Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise Index and Go To search features do not operate Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE feature Cassette must have safe...

Page 67: ...segment A commercial group within the first or last two minutes of a recording Accuracy and effectiveness can vary depending upon program content and the characteristics of the commercials A commercial is between 30 and 45 seconds and 45 and 60 seconds Effectiveness may vary when local television stations insert their own commercials Commercials recorded even though COMMERCIAL ADVANCE feature was ...

Page 68: ...e is set to AUTO the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERCIAL ADVANCE VCR After marking commercials is the tape left at the beginning or end of the recording The tape is left at the end of the recording so it is in position to begin additional programmed recordings Does the marking process interfere with other programmed recordings No If two or more recordi...

Page 69: ...e 380 mm 10 94 inches deep 278 mm Weight 7 9 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 cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily sc...

Page 70: ...r 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 table below selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the chann...

Page 71: ...pleted What your 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 incorp...

Page 72: ...VCR viewing 5 CHANNEL TRACKING button 52 Channels adding removing 12 CHANNELS menu 9 Cleaning the VCR 61 CLEAR button 22 Clearing programs 30 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 33 34 35 36 questions and answers 60 Connecting your VCR 4 46 Connections 45 A V cable 47 TV with A V jacks 49 TV with A V jacks cable box unscramble 50 TV with RF jack only 48 two VCRs 32 Copying and editing tapes 32 D Daylight saving tim...

Page 73: ...on 22 52 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 24 52 Power surges 45 Pro Tect Plus Locking 42 Problem solving 55 R REC button 22 Reception STEREO MONO SAP 31 RECORD button 31 52 Recording 24 audio only 31 broadcast stereo TV 31 copying and editing tapes 32 Express XPR 26 SAP 31 speeds 20 timer 27 VCR Plus 28 XPR Express 26 Remote installing batteries 4 Remote Control Option 18 Remote sensor 52 Remote...

Page 74: ...cations 61 Speed SLP 20 SP 20 SPEED button 23 31 Speeds recording 20 STOP button 23 31 STOP EJECT button 52 T Tape eject 24 Tape speeds 20 Time Counter 42 Timer recording 26 stopping 30 with VCR Plus 26 Tips troubleshooting 55 TRACK buttons 23 Tracking 41 Troubleshooting tips 55 TV VCR button 23 31 V VCR channel list 9 VCR cleaning 61 VCR indicator 31 VCR MAIN MENU 9 VCR Plus channel list 16 chann...

Page 75: ...73 Index W Warranty 63 X XPR express recording 26 ...

Page 76: ...e 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

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