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Page 2: ...r product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particul...

Page 3: ...nal Set Up Features in the Preferences Menu 20 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 20 Auto Play 21 Auto TV VCR 21 EnergySaver 22 Front Panel VCR Display 22 Tape Speed 22 VOR Basics 23 Remote Buttons 24 Component Buttons 24 VCR Function Buttons 25 TV Function Buttons 26 Playing a Tape 27 Automatic Rewind 27 Tape Eject 27 Recording 28 Check the Safety Tab 28 Recording 29 Recording features 30 Express Recording ...

Page 4: ... 53 On Screen Displays 53 Audio Set Up Features 54 Connections 57 Connecting Your VCR 58 Jacks and Cables 58 Choosing a VCR Connection 59 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 59 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 59 TV With RF Jack Only 60 TV With Audio Video Jacks 61 TV With Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 62 TV With RF Jack and Digital Satellite Rec...

Page 5: ...sections of the manual introduce you to your VCR show you how to set theVCR up and use the on screen menus Reading these sections gives you the basic information you need to use your VCR V V 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 V V ...

Page 6: ...eplace 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 IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TVjacks For a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use these jacks for a better connection In order to hear stereo and hi fi sound From the VCR the audio video jacks must be used Refer to the Connections section towar...

Page 7: ...rst time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the Guide appears During the one time setup process the VCR prompts you to enter your zip code Soon after the VCR clock will set itself and over night your VCR Plus channel list will be input for you You can continue to use your VCR just turn it off before midnight Select a language Choisissez une Iangue L 2 Franca is Just follow the step by step p...

Page 8: ...ing you would do the following 1 PressMENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU IIVJ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language O Exit 2 Press 6 to display the PREFERENCES menu PREFERENCES 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play to ON or OFF Using the A...

Page 9: ...tellite System Set Up for a Cable Box Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Auto Clock Set Feature V 2 SETTING UP THE VCR I V V Set theTime and Date Manually Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the Remote VCRIlVCR2 feature V Set the Auto Play feature Set the Auto TV VCR feature V Set the EnergySaver feature Set the Front Panel Brightness feature Set the preferred Tape Speed V V 7 ...

Page 10: ...Audio 8 Language O Exit 2 Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language L__ 2 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue 3 Select English or Francais French DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM SETUP With this setup the VCR turns on an RCA ProScan or GE satellite receiver and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording For other brands the VCR tunes the receiver to the desired...

Page 11: ... receiver usually 03 04 or video line input and press MENU The VCR confirms that it receives all DSS signals on the specified channel 5 DSS SETUP The VCR wi II now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on channel 03 Press MENU to continue Press MENU and enter the code for your Digital Satellite Receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List DSS SETUP Enter the code for your DSS receiver from t...

Page 12: ...emote controllable cable box so the VCR can control the cable box by changing channels for timer or VCR Plus recordings Position the remote controllable cable box above the VCR as shown in the Connections section 1 PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU mnvJ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHA...

Page 13: ...or Video Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04 Press MENU to continue S Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that the VCR will now receive all signals on the designated channel Press MENU and select whether your cable box is remote control lane CABLE BOX SETUP Can your cable box be operated wiLh a rem...

Page 14: ... 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language O Exit Cable Box Codes ABC 02 03 04 05 06 07 53 Antronix 08 09 Archer 08 09 10 11 Cabletenna 08 Cableview 08 Century 11 Citizen 11 Colour Voice 12 13 Comtronics 14 15 Contec 16 Eastern 17 Garrard 11 GO Electronics 09 Gemini 18 19 General Instrument 03 Hamlin 20 21 22 35 45 Hitachi 03 Hytex 02 Jasco 11 Jerrold 03 05 07 1...

Page 15: ...m you have attached to your VCR AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes The lowest channel is tuned once the search is complete Now pressing CHANNEL up or down should only select the active channels I Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available chann...

Page 16: ...CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit 3 Press 2 to display the ADD REMOVE CHANNELS screen Use CHANNEL up or down or number buttons to go to the channel you want to remove or add TIME AND DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date The Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each...

Page 17: ...erences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set DaylighL Savings O Exit 3 Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 1 11 l Press MENU to continue 4 Select your time zone If you select Automatic for your time zone the VCR sets the cloc...

Page 18: ...t to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 PressMENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU mmL _ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME I i i 2 Auto Clock Set OFF 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings Time data was not found 0 Exit Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving tim...

Page 19: ...to cancel 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 98 Wednesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set TimelDate Display Pressing INFO displays the time and date on the screen 17 ...

Page 20: ...a following the on screen directions using your worksheet VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen is for an example only Two DigitVCR Plus Channel Numbers for CableTV USA List _5 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Dis...

Page 21: ...wsworld 60 Country MusicTelevision Canada 37 Discovery Channel Canada 63 Family Channel Canada 90 House of Commons 51 The Learning Channel 82 Life Network 34 Movie Max Western Canada Only 34 Movie Pix Eastern Canada Only 48 MuchMusic Network 52 Nashville Network 98 Reseau de I lnformation 43 The Sports Network 46 TV5 TV Cinq Quebec 71 VisionTV Canada s Faith Network 31 Women sTelevision Network 38...

Page 22: ... Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up REMOTE VCRI VCR2 OPTION The VCR s remote controls two compatible ProScan RCA or GE VCRs Most compatible VCRs automatically respond to the VCR1 button without being programmed If you own two compatible VCRs test them to see if the VCR1 button turns on both VCRs If it does then you may want to program this VCR to respond to the VCR2 button...

Page 23: ...s inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically AUTO TV VCR This feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically 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...

Page 24: ...l TAPE SPEED You can select a preferred tape speed for recording The speed you select appears in the display panel and in the timer and VCR Plus recording menus Press 6 to switch between SP and SLR You can override the preferred tape speed Press the SPEED button on the remote Set the tape speed in the timer or VCR Plus recording menu When you turn off the VCR the tape speed reverts to the one you ...

Page 25: ...orded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment of your VCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want to learn more about your VCR just keep reading V V 3 VOR BASICS V V V V V VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 23 ...

Page 26: ...s VCR on or off when remote is set to control the VCR Also turns other compatible components on or off SAT CABLE Turns on a compatible ProScan RCA or GE satellite receiver and sets the remote to control the receiver Can be programmed to control different brands of receivers Used with the ON OFF button to turn on a compatible cable box if programmed and sets the remote to control the cable box TV 1...

Page 27: ...ons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Shows the status displays on the TV screen INPUT Selects between the line inputs and the VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR MENU Displays and accesses menu system Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers S...

Page 28: ...rom the screen GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels GUIDE Displays channel guide on some TV s INFO Shows the TV s status displays on the TV screen MUTE Reduces volume to minimum level Numbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over ...

Page 29: ...s from the picture if necessary Press STOP 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 press ON OFF and the VCR will turn off after rewinding TAPE EJECT Press EJECT on the VCR when it is stopped to eject the tape r Pause If you pause theVCR automatically switches from pause to stop after a few mi...

Page 30: ...egin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time like during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOR CHECK THE SAFETY TAB No matter which recording option you use make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot record on a tape with the safety tab removed SafetyTab If the safety tab is removed and you...

Page 31: ...ecording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Program Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and EditingTapes 4 Y Y Y RECORDING Y Y Y Y 29 ...

Page 32: ...se express recording when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want to override the preferred Tape Speed setting Z Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration Rec Oh 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length Rec Ch 36 Record Length 1 30 ...

Page 33: ...to let you know the program is set Use the _ and dow l buttons to review or cancel your entries 7 Turn off the VCR TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording 1 Press MENU to displaytheVCRMAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU m 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit progra_ Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape wit...

Page 34: ...e 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 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 3...

Page 35: ...annel list l _ _11 Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring upthe VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit VCR MAIN MENU LI I_ 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels CHANNELS Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR Plus Setup VCR PLUS SETUP II VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 1 Use OH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU t...

Page 36: ...le tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU to continue STOPPING A TIMER RECORDING To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress even an expr_ recording Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STC appears VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in I_lace and enough tape to record the program UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER P...

Page 37: ...ape Speed SLP 3 PressINFO to edit CLEARto erase or MEN U to see the next program EDITING A TIMER PROGRAM Instead of having to delete and reenter a timer program you can edit incorrect entries of the program 1 Display the program you want to edit and press INFO Z Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded 3 Use the CLEAR or left and rig l_ Buttons to move the cursor to the item you want...

Page 38: ...rded Set tl_eceptionSTEREO MONO SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record C _er Features section appears on AUDIO 2 Tape Playback HI FI 7 8 O Exit Press RECORD to start recording Press STOP when you are finished RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connecte_ either the AUDIO IN 1 R and L MONO jacks on the back of the or the jacks on the front of the V...

Page 39: ... 3 or 4 the one selected on the back of _eyback VCR If you have connected your VCR usAt_jE_ll VlDEOjacks press INPUT on th_cording VCR s remote to select the line input Select L1 for the jacks on the back of the VCR or L2 for the jacks on the front 4 Insert the tape you want to copy ip _y_rae k VCR Insert a blank tape with safety tab in placere_t_rctbrag VCR 5 Press PLAY on theolayback VCR to begi...

Page 40: ...n Use your other compatible VCR as tl_ecording VCR which should respond bVCR1 1 Follow steps 1 4 in the Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Z PressVCR1 on remote to control recordingVCR PressRECORD REC then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode 3 Press VCR2 on remote to control playback VCR 4 Use FORWARD REVERSE and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying Press PAUSE w...

Page 41: ... brands of remote controllableTVs digital satellite receivers and cable boxes The remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan RCA and GE televisions and satellite receivers The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component Y Y Y Y 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE J V Y Y 39 ...

Page 42: ...e can be programmed using Automatic Code Search or Direct Entry Using Automatic Code Search The remote features Code Search a technology that largely automates the programming process Follow these steps to program the remote 1 urn on the component you want to control TV digital satellite receiver or cable box 2 Press and hold the button you want to program TV or SA CABLE While holding the componen...

Page 43: ...following page 3 Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the code list 5 Release the button and then press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ON OFF again 6 Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand if you get no response USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DE...

Page 44: ...1175 Pulsar 1151 Pulser 1004 Quasar 1003 1064 1078 1084 Radio 8hack Realistic 1000 1004 1000 1812 1038 1049 1095 116B 1171 1172 RCA 1000 1003 1004 1006 1006 1007 1019 1086 1098 1089 1100 1101 1102 1183 1129 1179 1181 1187 1188 1190 Rhapsody 1176 Runco 1151 Sampo 1004 1006 1171 1172 1175 Samsung 1004 1005 1006 1012 1015 1019 1104 1105 1106 1171 1172 5amsux 1171 5ansui 1191 Sanyo 1004 1048 1049 1050...

Page 45: ...ENHANCE VCR OPERATION COMMERCIALN_ADVANCE MOVlEN ADVANCE Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays Audio Reception AudioTape Playback V V V V V 6 OTHER FEATURES V V 43 ...

Page 46: ...nd 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 effectiveness Station p...

Page 47: ...ercial 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 The VCR automatically marks the commercials after the power is turned off Recording When you stop the recording the VCR prompts you to mark the commercials The VCR is waiting Lo mark commercials in the program you r...

Page 48: ...egment 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 commercials the VCR advan...

Page 49: ...g made at home or press 3 if it is something else you don t know or you do not want to select MOVlEI_ I 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 on the VCR and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If you press 1 the MOVIE ADVANCE menu appears MOVIE ADVANCE Would you like to go to the start of the mov...

Page 50: ...will time out aRer a few minutes and the VCR will enter the stop mode Press 2to Goto preview Thefollowing screen appears with a video background Searching for preview Press SEARCH to reverse Press STOP to cancel When a preview is detected the VCR cues it and begins playing Press SEARCH for next Preview Search Note 1 Any time during the preview search mode pressing SEARCH will reverse the search di...

Page 51: ...d or REVERSE REV to search in reverse 2 PressFORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV 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 In pause mode press FORWARD FWD or REVERSE REV to start slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD FWD to increase or REVERSE REV to decrease ...

Page 52: ... begin searching The farther you turn the dial the faster the search speed 2 Press PLAY PAUSE to turn off the shuttle feature and return to normal playback Additional Notes on the Shuttle Dial In the stop mode turn the shuttle ring more than half way clockwise to start fast forward and turn the shuttle ring more than halfway counterclockwise to start rewind Some noise or streaks in the picture are...

Page 53: ...Press REV or FWD to begin scanning OR enter a specific index number Press SEARCH to exit INDEX SEARCH Searching for index number 12 Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel ZERO SEARCH The Zero Search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to a counter reading of 0 00 00 anywhere on the tape This is especially convenient when you want to repeat a segment ...

Page 54: ...utomatic tracking which removes the streaks or noise From the picture Automatic tracking is 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 Use the TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or noise You can also use tracking when you PAUSE a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you...

Page 55: ...the screen and return to the normal display mode ON SCREEN DISPLAYS The INFO button shows the status of the VCR Stop Play 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 to see the on screen displays The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel 2 Press INFO again to have only the ti...

Page 56: ... set up RECEPTION Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio program SAP which offers a second language The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record Press 1 to switch between Reception STEREO MONO and SAP Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording The STEREO indicator lights when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stere...

Page 57: ...VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the AUDIO jacks The ape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back Select HI FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi Fi tracks and for normal use The Hi Fi indicator lights Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track such as a second audio program SAP or a dubbed voice over Select MIX to play bac...

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Page 59: ... after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audiolvideo 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 ...

Page 60: ...he antenna cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TVjack and your TV s antenna input 9 RFJack Audio V ideo Jacks and Cables RCA type The audio video jacks provide very good picture and sound quality and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR audio videojacks are color coded yellow...

Page 61: ... 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 antenna cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video acks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These co...

Page 62: ...ure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes To connect 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps Position Remote Controllable Cable Box VCR TRANSMITTER Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert ...

Page 63: ...ion it above the VCR as shown Make sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes 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 TV oVCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote 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 ne...

Page 64: ...t 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 TV VCR button on the VCR ANTENNA on remote 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 prog...

Page 65: ...ck of the VCR To record and watch off air or cable tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver urn off receiver To watch and or record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature ...

Page 66: ...ver VCR SATELLII E RECEIVER Z Z VCR S _ SIGNAL D TRANS_MrlqER Using This Connection 1 uneyour TV to its video input to record or watch the VCR or satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 if you have connected the receiver to the back jacks or L2 for the front jacks Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF Use of TV VCR button...

Page 67: ...ion of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and Questions and Answers about COMMERCIALI_I ADVANCE which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information Y Y Y Y Y Y 8 Y REFERENCE 65 ...

Page 68: ...s between the line inputs and VCR s tuner Line input refers to the signal coming from the component connected to the audio video input jacks on the back or front of the VCR MENU Displays and accesses VCR s menu system on the TV screen PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PROG EXE Used for program express ON OFF T...

Page 69: ...ch SRCH Reverse picture search STILL Playback is paused still frame displayed SLOW Tape playing back in slow motion STOP ape is in stop mode TAPE Flashes when timer recording set VCR turned off and no tape in VCR T REC Timer recording in progress X REC Express recording in progress Hi Fi Indicator Lights when HI FI or MIX is selected in the AUDIO menu Speed Indicator SP or SLP Displays the recordi...

Page 70: ...d VIDEO IN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT 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 IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Pass...

Page 71: ...onnections are secure and correct Noisy or no picture during playback Press TV VCR on VCR ANTENNA on remote to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3CH 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 ...

Page 72: ...to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or DSS control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite receiver Power interruption Reset the clock Check to see if time and date are correct including AM PM Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape s length or the tape was not rewound beforehand Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start Check to make...

Page 73: ...tomatically Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER or TAPE indicator flashes Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set Time counter disappears during searching This is normal On screen menus appear in English or French Check LANGUAGE feature No stereo sound during playback Check to make sure the rape Playback feature is set to HI FI...

Page 74: ...n not be marked Recording started in the middle of a commercial 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 ...

Page 75: ...e marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COM MERCIALI_I 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 recordings are program...

Page 76: ... high 93 mm 17 inches wide 430 mm 11 8 inches deep 300 mm 8 2 pounds 3 7 kg Automatic head cleaner 22Fto 149F 30C to 65C 41 F to 104 F 5C to 40C 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 surfaces a...

Page 77: ...hat 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 incorporated i...

Page 78: ...ed or purchased Program Express Lets you quickly program a timer recording using the VCR s front panel buttons instead of the on screen menu Pro Tect PlusTM Allows you to lock the VCR so that the front panel and remote control buttons don t work Useful for protecting timer recordings QuickSet Guide An interactive menu based guide which helps you set up a number of your VCR s features Also accessib...

Page 79: ...ecording 28 Basics learn the 23 Batteries install in remote 4 Broadcast stereo TV recording 36 BYE display 67 C Cable box codes 12 Cable box codes for remote 42 Cable box setup 10 11 CABLE BOX SETUP menu 11 Cable TV installer information inside front cover Cables positioning 57 types of 58 Cassette in indicator 67 Cautions inside front cover CH and buttons 25 26 40 CHAN STAR END DALE SPEED SAVE an...

Page 80: ...r feature 22 Express recording 30 F Fast forward using shuttle ring 50 FFWD display 67 First setup 3 First things first 3 FORWARD button 25 27 49 51 53 FR ADV button 25 50 Frame advance 50 Front panel controls 66 78 FWD button 38 49 51 53 66 G Glossary 76 GO BACK button 25 26 GUIDE button 26 H HELLO display 67 Hi Fi indicator 67 IN FROM ANT jack 4 6 21 37 58 59 60 63 68 Index search 50 INDEX SEARC...

Page 81: ...Feature 52 Problem solving 69 Product registration inside front cover PROG EXR button 31 66 Program express recording 31 Programming the remote 39 by direct entry 41 to control an auxiliary component 41 to operate cable boxes 40 to operate satellite receivers 40 to operate TVs 40 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 31 34 QuickSet guide 5 6 8 R REC button 38 REC display 67 Reception STEREO MONO SAP feature 36...

Page 82: ... 8 EnergySaver feature 22 features in PREFERENCES menu 20 first 3 front panel VCR display feature 22 language feature 8 remote VCR1 VCR2 option 20 tape speed feature 22 80 time zone 15 using menu system 8 using menus 6 using setup feature on VCR MAIN MENU 6 Shuttle ring 50 66 Signal type changing 14 selecting 14 Skipping commercials 44 SLOW display 67 Slow motion 49 SLP indicator 67 Solving proble...

Page 83: ...36 59 60 61 62 63 64 66 67 U UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER message 34 Up and down arrows 6 Up and down buttons 31 35 V Variable speed search 50 VCR cleaning 74 VCR function buttons 25 VCRindicator 21 36 67 VCRMAIN MENU 5 6 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 31 33 35 44 54 VCR Plus channel list 18 channel list menu 18 33 channel numbers for cable TV Canada 19 channel numbers for cable TV USA 18 channels list 18 PlusCode...

Page 84: ...ot 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 _ n IOMSONCONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15314020 VQTS3433 A ...

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