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RECORDING

Confirming the VCR Plus+C   system
timer programs

Before the VCR enters the timer standby
mode  (TIMER indicator not lit)
1) 
Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.
2) Press ENTER to select “PROGRAM”.

Check the programmed data.

3) Press PROG. twice to exit.

During the timer recording
1) 
Press PROG..
2)
 The screen for confirming appears.(Check the
    programed data).
3) Press PROG to exit.

Cancelling the VCR Plus+C    system
timer programs

1) If the TIMER indicator is lit, press both TIMER

to turn it off, and turn on the VCR by pressing
POWER.

2) Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.
3) Press ENTER to select “PROGRAM”.
4) Select a program which you want to cancel.
5) Press CANCEL.

The line is cleared out.

6) Press PROG. twice to exit.

5

Press ENTER.

The program setting is now memorized.
• If your cable box is not remote-

controllable, select the recording
channel on the cable box beforehand.

6

To set another program, repeat steps 

1

 to 

5

.

7

Press both TIMER simultaneously.
The power turns off and the VCR
enters the timer stand-by mode.

Hi-Fi

STERE

SAP

L

TIMER

Recording or playback in the timer
standby mode

First press both TIMER to release the timer
standby mode, and then press POWER to turn
on the VCR.  The VCR will be available for use.
• Be sure to press both TIMER again to return

the VCR to the timer standby mode after you
have finished.

Error indications

If “FULL / CANCEL PROG?” message appears
on the TV during programming, no more
programs can be entered.  If you want to add
another, delete one existing program on the
screen by using a number button.

If an incorrect PlusCode   programming number
is entered, “ERROR CODE ENTERED” appears
on the screen.  Press CANCEL to clear the
number and enter correct one.

If “CLASH” message appears on the TV during
programming, it tells you that two programs with
the same recording start time have been entered.
Correct either of the two programs as follows:
1) Enter the number of the program to correct by

using number buttons.

2) Correct the data, or clear out the line by

pressing CANCEL and then press
VCR Plus+ to enter a PlusCode  programming
number.

TIMER

REC

PROG

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S+

ENTER

PROG

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SET  UP

PRESET

PROGRAM

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- -    -/--      -:- -     -:- -         -

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W-609/TSB DRAFT(24-40)01

26/11/99, 8:20 PM

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Summary of Contents for W-609

Page 1: ...Video Cassette Recorder W 609 OWNER S MANUAL 3 ABLE BOX ONTROL CHANNEL PLAY STOP FF EJECT POWER REW W 609 TSB DRAFT 1 9 01 26 11 99 8 17 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ...he CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that 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 Copyright It is permissible to record television programs film video tapes and other material only in the event that third party ...

Page 3: ... finish Moisture Condensation Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location When the VCR is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the cylinder inside one of its most crucial internal parts To prevent the VCR from possible damage do not use the unit for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature ...

Page 4: ...duct and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Heat The product should...

Page 5: ...CTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 10 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical...

Page 6: ...ever spill liquid of any kind on the product 15 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer...

Page 7: ...ning playback Playback 19 Basic Playback Double Speed Playback Variable Speed Playback 20 Picture Search Still Picture Frame Advance Slow motion Picture Useful Functions in Tape Operation 22 Counter Function Tape Remaining Time Memory Stop Feature RECORDING Explains recording functions Recording a TV Program 24 Basic Recording Watching a TV program while recording another Skipping unnecessary scen...

Page 8: ...OW PAUSE STILL CANCEL A SELECT VCR Plus EJECT POWER CABLE BOX CH PROG ENTER TIMER TV VOL CH TRK REC SP SLP DISPLAY TV VCR COUNT RESET REMAIN COUNTER I SELECT POWER VCR TV TV Number buttons I SELECT DISPLAY REMAIN COUNTER SP SLP REC 19 21 14 18 REW SLOW VCR PROG VCR Plus EJECT CANCEL A SELECT 14 33 24 24 22 22 24 30 27 32 24 14 17 33 24 22 26 19 19 20 19 14 34 34 CURSOR 19 POWER CH TRK TV VOL TV VC...

Page 9: ...te indicator Timer recording indicator STEREO indicator Hi Fi indicator SAP indicator Hi Fi L R indicators L Left channel R Right channel off Normal track VCR Display Hi Fi STEREO S L P SAP VCR REC L R TIMER INTRODUCTION L R CH selector 3 4 LINE OUT AUDIO jacks L R LINE OUT VIDEO jack RF IN FROM ANT terminal LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks L R RF OUT TO TV terminal LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack CH OUT TO TV IN FROM ...

Page 10: ...e remote control does not operate correctly replace all batteries with new ones If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion Caring for the remote control Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination especially high frequency lighting when using t...

Page 11: ... not supplied 1 2 Connections Before you use this VCR it is necessary to connect it to your TV Several ways of connecting are available depending on your use of TV or cable box Select one which is applicable to your equipment PREPARATION L R CH OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT LINE OUT LINE IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO 3 4 RF LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO IN LINE OUT AUDIO Cable Connection Choose one of the below accord...

Page 12: ...TO TV IN FROM ANT LINE OUT LINE IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO 3 4 RF Cable box L R CH OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT LINE OUT LINE IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO 3 4 RF A B A B A B This set up will enable you to record an unscrambled channel watch an unscrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another scrambled or unscrambled You will need to set TV channel to the output channel of the cable b...

Page 13: ...tomatically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations While AUTO is blinking channel memory is also set automatically 3 When Auto set up has been completed the VCR is on standby mode Notes It may takes several minutes during the Auto set up Press CANCEL on the remote control to cancel the auto set up 7 8 0 100 9 6 5 2 3 4 1 STOP PLAY FF REW CANCEL W 609 TSB DRAFT 10 18 01 26...

Page 14: ...ss PROG to return to the normal TV screen 3 Select the language using PLAY or STOP and press PROG The screen turns to the MENU screen EnD PROG SET UP PRESET PROGRAM English Français Español MEnU SET UP PRESET EnD PROG ENTER PROGRAM 7 8 0 100 9 6 5 2 3 4 1 STOP PLAY FF REW POWER VCR FF PLAY STOP ENTER PROG REW E nD PROG SET UP PRESET PROGRAM TAPE LEnGTH 120 160 180 SAP SET on off COUnTER MEM on off...

Page 15: ...The VCR will scan automatically to tune the channel carrying the clock data If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful set the time and date through the MANU clock set menu selection 10 Press PROG Now the clock starts Setting the Clock Example To set the clock to 2 30 p m on August 25 summer time 2000 1 Press PROG The MENU screen appears on the TV 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER 3 Press ENT...

Page 16: ... or REW TV To store channels received via the antenna CATV To store channels received via the incoming cable 5 Select AUTO SCAN using PLAY or STOP and press FF to set to ON The VCR starts scanning and the channels are stored in the VCR in ascending order When the scanning is finished the screen automatically returns 6 Press PROG three times to exit PREPARATION Number buttons Storing Channels on th...

Page 17: ...y 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add or erase channels as necessary 5 Press PROG three times to exit Selecting stored channels Once the active channels have been stored you can select the channels in two ways below Number buttons To enter digits of the channel number For one digit number enter 0 before For more than 100 number first press 100 Each number button needs to be pressed within 2 seconds CH T...

Page 18: ...ury or damage Take special care with children to avoid accidents Precautions when using video cassettes Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure If the tab has already been removed recording cannot be performed To prevent accidental erasure Remove this safety tab with a screwdriver To record again Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Avoid exposing cassettes to direct sunli...

Page 19: ...tape used especially when the tape was recorded on another VCR S S L P VCR REC L TIMER S S L P VCR REC L TIMER PLAYBACK Playback This section explains the basic playback operation Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR S S L P VCR REC L TIMER 7 8 0 100 9 6 5 2 3 4 1 STOP PLAY FF REW 3 2 FF CH TRK REW Double Sp...

Page 20: ...ume normal playback Press PLAY Still Picture A picture freezes so that you can watch closer 1 Press PAUSE STILL during playback The picture freezes To resume normal playback Press PAUSE STILL again Notes The still mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback The still picture may shake if a picture of a fast moving object or scene is frozen This is not a def...

Page 21: ...rnates between 1 7th and 1 15th To resume normal playback Press PLAY Notes The slow motion picture mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback The slow motion picture may flicker up and down This is not a defect in the unit Adjusting the Tracking Manually If the slow motion picture is noisy hold down one of CH TRK until the best picture is obtained Note The...

Page 22: ... Each time you press REMAIN COUNTER the VCR display changes in sequence as follows The indication above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY They are switchable with REMAIN COUNTER To reset the linear time counter to 0 00 00 The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 when a cassette is ejected If you want to reset at another point such as the beginning of a new recording just p...

Page 23: ... discover other useful application for this feature Notes If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at 0H00M00S M press REW again to continue rewinding If you press the FF fast forward button and the time counter never reaches 0H00M00S M between that point and the end of the tape the VCR will continue to fastforward to the end of the tape Memory Stop Feature Zero Return 7 8 0 100 9 6 5 2 3 4...

Page 24: ... and sound quality than using the SP tape speed 5 Press REC on the VCR or simultaneously press both REC on the remote control Recording starts 6 Press STOP to stop recording Recording off time setting By setting the recording off time the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically While recording press simultaneously both REC on the remote repeatedly to set the desired off time Each t...

Page 25: ...e s If your DSS satellite receiver is not remote controllable choose the desired channel 100 to 999 on the DSS satellite receiver You can make L1 or L2 appear on the channel number position by pressing I SELECT depending on your connection See pages 8 and 13 To make corrections Press REW to move back to the item or FF to forward Continued Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you t...

Page 26: ...cording tape speed to AUTO Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the VCR automatically selects the tape speed to record the program to the end If the tape length is not long enough the tape speed automatically changes from SP to SLP Notes Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly according to the tape used on the SET UP screen page 22 When the SLP tape speed is selected and the tape...

Page 27: ...on not recorded Confirming the timer programs Press PROG while timer recording The screen for confirming will appear This screen can be sure only in the Timer Recording mode Changing cancelling the timer programs 1 If the TIMER indicator is lit turn the VCR on by pressing POWER 2 With steps 2 to 9 change the items To cancel a program select the program you want to cancel in step 4 and press CANCEL...

Page 28: ...e from cable company If you cannot find the numbers call Gemstar s customer service department at 1 800 4321 VCR Sample of a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing Sample of a Channel line up chart from a cable TV company RECORDING VCRPlus C system Set up VCRPlus C system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode programming assigned to a...

Page 29: ...t The set up is all over and your VCRPlus C system recording is now available Example Station Your home channel number on the channel line up chart supplied by cable companies Guide channel number on the TV Guide local TV listings etc Notes When your cable company changes the channel line up you must re do this set up for the channel The VCRPlus C system feature does not work on programs from a co...

Page 30: ...ide magazine etc Preparation Make sure that the clock is set correctly page 15 Load a cassette with a safety tab For cable box users Finish the cable box set up pages 32 35 and turn on the cable box For DSS satellite receiver users This VCR cannot record satellite programs with the VCRPlus C system feature To make an unattended recording of satellite programs see Timer Program Recording pages 25 2...

Page 31: ...ode First press both TIMER to release the timer standby mode and then press POWER to turn on the VCR The VCR will be available for use Be sure to press both TIMER again to return the VCR to the timer standby mode after you have finished Error indications If FULL CANCEL PROG message appears on the TV during programming no more programs can be entered If you want to add another delete one existing p...

Page 32: ...nfrared signals come out of the sensor window and the front of the VCR Then they bounce off walls and other objects in the room and are received by the cable box The VCR sends out infrared signals to your cable box even during timer program recording or VCRPlus C system recording Notes If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to reach the cable box change the...

Page 33: ...1 using I SELECT 6 Select CONTROL using PLAY or STOP and set to ON or OFF using FF or REW ON if your cable box is remote controllable Cable channels will be selected by CH CABLE BOX on the remote control The VCR can change the cable channel to the desired one when timer recording or VCRPlus C system recording starts Go to step 7 OFF if your cable box is NON remote controllable Cable channels will ...

Page 34: ...cording In this case set CONTROL to OFF in step 6 The cable box control is not compatible with the DSS satellite receiver control Buttons to control a remote controllable cable box Once you complete the set up for a remote controllable cable box your cable box can be controlled by the following buttons on the remote control of the VCR POWER CABLE BOX To turn the cable box on or off CH CABLE BOX To...

Page 35: ...11 12 13 46 OAK Sigma 10 11 12 13 46 Panasonic 6 8 16 17 Philips 4 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 Pioneer 5 6 78 Pulsar 30 42 44 52 63 88 Randtek 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 RCA 6 8 16 17 Realistic 44 88 Regal 14 23 41 84 Regency 26 28 Rembrandt 29 32 38 39 42 44 88 Samsung 4 6 32 42 78 Scientific Atlanta 8 9 56 61 Sheritech 27 SL Mark 4 6 32 42 78 Sprucher 6 8 16 17 Stargate 4 6 30 32 42 4...

Page 36: ... sensor window The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and the front of the VCR Then they bounce off walls and other objects in the room and are received by the DSS satellite receiver The VCR sends out infrared signals to your DSS satellite receiver even during timer program recording Notes If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to reach the DSS ...

Page 37: ...e DSS satellite receiver Type B the line input mode L1 using I SELECT Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV Continued Example Number buttons EnD PROG SET UP PRESET PROGRAM USE no c Box DSS 7 8 0 100 9 6 5 2 3 4 1 STOP PLAY FF REW PLAY STOP POWER CABLE BOX CH CABLE BOX FF ENTER PROG REW I SELECT EnD PROG SET UP PRESET PROGRAM ENTER CLOCK SET CH MEMORY CABLE BOX D...

Page 38: ... DSS satellite receiver identified by number 99 Make sure that the background of the above display has changed to the satellite program on channel 200 If not relocate the DSS satellite receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the infrared signal 8 Press PROG three times to exit Notes If your satellite channel does not change to 200 in step 7 the DSS satetllite receiver will not be able to change...

Page 39: ... the following buttons on the remote control of the VCR POWER CABLE BOX To turn the DSS satellite receiver on or off CH CABLE BOX To select satellite channels in the upper or lower direction not applicable to some brands of DSS satellite receiver Number buttons 0 9 To select desired channels to record Table of DSS satellite receiver brand codes Brand name of your DSS satellite receiver Brand code ...

Page 40: ...nd track Contents of recorded sound On Screen Display Press DISPLAY Setting of SAP SET on theSET UP screen Type of receiving broadcast Normal sound track Mono L R SAP STEREO ON or OFF not lit not lit MONO MONO MONO ON or OFF not lit lit MONO MIXED ON lit not lit MONO MONO SAP OFF lit not lit MONO MONO MONO ON lit lit MONO MONO SAP OFF lit lit MONO MIXED STEREO STEREO Regular monaural audio Stereo ...

Page 41: ...R key Important Some TVs may not respond to all the operations above or may not be operated at all with this remote control In this case operate your TV with its own remote control Notes For some brands several control codes brand codes are allocated Try each of them until the buttons work on your TV If you replace the remote control s batteries set the brand code again Multi Brand Remote Control ...

Page 42: ... 11 Optimus 09 Optonica 08 Panasonic 07 10 15 Penney 01 02 07 11 12 Philco 10 Philips 10 Princeclub 12 Prism 07 Proscan 02 Proton 11 Table of Brand Codes Pulser 14 Quasar 07 15 Radio Shack 13 RCA 02 Realistic 09 11 13 Runco NEC 14 Samsung 11 12 Sanyo 09 Scotch 11 Scott 11 Sears 01 02 09 10 11 Sharp 08 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 11 Supreme 03 Sylvania 10 Tandy 08 Technics 07 15 Techwood 07 Teknika 04 10...

Page 43: ...lable cleaning tape The desired sound is not heard such as SAP stereo or regular sound Setting of sounds is not correct Select a desired sound using A SELECT page 40 Noise is present in the Hi Fi sound being played Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 19 The timer recording function does not work There is an error in programming Reset the timer recording program page...

Page 44: ...ay be in the way of the operation Remove the obstacle The operating mode of the remote control is not set correctly Press VCR or TV depending on the equipment you want to operate pages 14 41 The cassette is ejected immediately after it is loaded The cassette was inserted with the label side not paralleling the compartment Reload it carefully page 18 The cassette does not go into the cassette compa...

Page 45: ...Playback VHS format SP LP SLP Cassette Video cassette with mark Tape speed SLP 11 1 mm s SP 33 4 mm s Video recording playback time SLP 480 minutes SP 160 minutes When T 160 video cassette is used Fast forward rewind time Within approx 60 s When T 120 video cassette is used Video input 1 V p p 75 Ω unbalanced negative sync pin jack Video output 1 V p p 75 Ω unbalanced negative sync pin jack Audio ...

Page 46: ...s product This is one way to enable TACP THI to provide you with better customer service and improved products Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty Your Responsibility The above warranties are subject to the following conditions 1 You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase 2 You must notify an Authorized TACP THI Service Station withi...

Page 47: ...company is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP THI arising under the warranty or under any statute or law of the United States or any state thereof is hereby limited to ninety 90 days from the date you discover or should have discovered the defect This limitation does...

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