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RECORDING

Timer Programming Procedure

Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from
9:20 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on August 30. Today is August 25.

1

Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.

2

Press

PROG. to display the MENU screen.

3

Select “PROGRAM” using

FF or

REW, and press ENTER.

4

Move to the next using

FF, and

select the channel number 25 by
pressing

number buttons 2 and 5,

PLAY/x2 or STOP.

• To record a cable program from the connected cable box:

Enter the cable channel number by

number buttons, PLAY/x2 or

STOP.
If your cable box is not remote-controllable, choose the desired
channel (1 to 125) on the cable box.

• To record a satellite program from the connected DSS

®

satellite

receiver:
Enter the satellite channel number (100 to 999) by

number

buttons, PLAY/x2 or STOP. (If a number 1 to 99 is entered, the
VCR will record a TV/CATV program on the channel, not a
satellite’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 12 ).

To make corrections:
Press

REW to move back to the item, or FF to forward.

(Continued)

Timer Program Recording

The programmable timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over one month.

Preparation
• Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15).
• Store the channels on the VCR (pages 16 and 17).
• If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the cable box.
• If you record satellite channels, finish the DSS

®

satellite receiver set-up (pages 36 – 39), and turn on the

DSS

®

satellite receiver.

RECORDING

10

PROG.

ENTER

SLOW

PLAY/x2

PAUSE/STILL

REW

F F

CURSOR

STOP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

CANCEL

A.SELECT

EJECT

VC-717

0

100

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

100

2,9

STOP

CURSOR

VCR Plus+

CH

CABLE

BOX

Number
buttons

ENTER

FF

PLAY/x2

REW

STOP

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Summary of Contents for W-717

Page 1: ...Video Cassette Recorder W 717 OWNER S MANUAL W717 3 ABLE BOX ONTROL SQPB W 717 Eng 1 9 9 1 01 10 38 AM 1 ...

Page 2: ...lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to per sons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presenceofimportantoperatingandmainte nance...

Page 3: ... 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 Compatibility This video cassette recorder VCR is compatible with...

Page 4: ...e product 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 s...

Page 5: ...CONDUCTORS 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 Elect...

Page 6: ...ock Never 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 manufac...

Page 7: ...rning 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 sce...

Page 8: ...ET 24 TV VCR 41 TV VOL 17 100 19 CH TRK 14 REMAIN COUNTER 22 A SELECT 40 CANCEL 27 41 SHUTTLE DIAL VCR Plus VCR Plus 30 CH CABLE BOX 34 POWER CABLE BOX 34 CH CABLE BOX POWER 20 21 JOG DIAL Front Panel Remote Control These buttons are used to control the cursor on the screen INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details This manual shows the names of buttons in italics To oper...

Page 9: ...al indicator VCR indicator Cassette indicator Timer recording indicator Hi Fi indicator SAP indicator VCR Display Hi Fi SAP VCR 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 ANT LINE OUT LINE IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO 3 4 RF To wall outlet W 717 Eng 1 9 9 1...

Page 10: ...If the 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 us...

Page 11: ...itter 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 a...

Page 12: ... OUT 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 ca...

Page 13: ...e 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 SLOW PLAY x2 PAUSE STILL REW FF CURSOR STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VC 717 0 100 CANCEL CH CABLE BOX...

Page 14: ...Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 or the video input mode if you made the Audio Video connection page 11 Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR 4 Press PROG to return to the normal TV screen MEnU POWER VCR FF PLAY x2 STOP ENTER PROG REW PROG ENTER SLOW PLAY x2 PAUSE STILL REW FF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL A SELECT EJECT VC 717 0 100 CURSOR STOP VCR Plus CH CABLE BOX T...

Page 15: ...one the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or use the MANU option 3 Set CLOCK DATA CH If you don t know the clock data channel select AUTO 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 me...

Page 16: ...o store channels received via the antenna CATV To store channels received via the incoming cable 5 Select AUTO SCAN using PLAY x2 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 twice to exit PREPARATION Storing Channels on the VCR This section is required...

Page 17: ...r orders check with your cable company 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add or erase channels as necessary 5 Press PROG twice 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 b...

Page 18: ...n injury 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 ...

Page 19: ...Press PLAY x2 Rewinding Fast forwarding Press REW or FF on the Remote control turn REV or FWD on the VCR in the stop mode S S L P VCR REC L TIMER S 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 VCR REC L TIMER 3 2 FF CH TRK REW PROG ...

Page 20: ... 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 defect in the unit Adjusting Still Picture Stability If the still picture is distorted or flickers hold down one of CH TRK until the picture b...

Page 21: ...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 noise in the slow motion picture may not be eliminated completely To resume normal playback Press PAUSE STILL A pictures advances frame by frame using JOG DIAL During Still playback turn the JOG DIAL clockwise or anti clockwise to advance forwar...

Page 22: ...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 press COUNT RESET Notes The linear ti...

Page 23: ...ation 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 REMAIN COUNTER ENTER STOP PROG PLAY x2 DISPLAY COU...

Page 24: ... 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 time you press REC each ...

Page 25: ... 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 12 To make corrections Press REW to move back to the item or FF to forward Continued Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you to record up...

Page 26: ... VCR enters the timer standby mode Auto Speed Select If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed set the recording 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 M...

Page 27: ... timer recording mode The screen for confirming will appear Press PROG again to exit from confirmation page Changing cancelling the timer programs 1 If the TIMER indicator is lit press both TIMER to turn it off and then turn the VCR on by pressing VCR 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 The line is then cle...

Page 28: ...guide 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 VCR Plus C system Set up VCR Plus C system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode programming number ...

Page 29: ... your VCR Plus 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 VCR Plus C system feature does not work on programs from a connected DSS satellite rece...

Page 30: ...ramming numbers The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers TV guide 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 VCR Plus C system feature To make an ...

Page 31: ...imultaneously The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer standby 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 I...

Page 32: ...dow and received by the cable box The VCR sends out infrared signals to your cable box even during timer program recording or VCR Plus C system recording Notes If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to reach the cable box change the position of the box on the VCR so that it can receive the signal Keep the cable box turned on even while the VCR is in the tim...

Page 33: ...ode L1 using I SELECT 6 Select CONTROL using PLAY x2 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 VCR Plus C system recording starts Go to step 7 OFF if your cable box is NON remote controllable Cable chann...

Page 34: ...s in the timer recording 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 of...

Page 35: ...K 10 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...

Page 36: ...eiver on the top of the VCR as shown below Do not block the sensor window The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and 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 satellite receiver change t...

Page 37: ...e rear of the 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 EnD PROG USE no C Box DSS PLAY x2 STOP POWER CABLEBOX CH CABLE BOX ENTER PROG REW I SELECT SLOW PLAY x2 PAUSE STILL REW FF CURSOR STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VC 717 0 100 CH CABLE BOX 7 8 9 6 5 2 4 1 3 CURSOR STOP FF Number buttons...

Page 38: ... Refer to the table on the next page Example For a TOSHIBA 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 twice to exit Notes If your satellite channel does not change to 200 in step 7 th...

Page 39: ...ed by 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 ...

Page 40: ... sound On Screen Display Press DISPLAY Setting of SAP SET on the SET 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 Regular SAP Stereo SAP Sound...

Page 41: ...hannels 1 to 9 first enter 0 and then the desired number 100 To substitute for 100 channel key DISPLAY To turn on or off TV s screen display ENTER To use for the TV s ENTER 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 bran...

Page 42: ... 11 Optimus 09 Optonica 08 Panasonic 07 10 15 Penney 01 02 07 11 12 Philco 10 Philips 10 Pioneer 16 Princeclub 12 Prism 07 Proscan 02 Table of Brand Codes Proton 11 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 Te...

Page 43: ...cially available 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 p...

Page 44: ...cle may 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 ...

Page 45: ... SLP 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 A...

Page 46: ...d this 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 ...

Page 47: ...dealer or 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 limit...

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