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Page 1: ...video cassette recorder user s guide VR564 ...

Page 2: ... panel of your 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 I which provides guidelines for proper grounding an...

Page 3: ... Additional Set Up Features in the PREFERENCES Menu 6 RemoteVCR I VCR2 Option 8 Auto Play 8 Auto TV VCR 8 Front Panel VCR Display 9 Tape Speed 9 VCR Basics 21 Remote Buttons 22 Component Buttons 22 VCR Function Buttons 22 TV Function Buttons 24 Playing a Tape 24 Automatic Rewind 25 Tape Eject 25 Recording 25 Check the SafetyTab 26 Recording 27 Recording Features 28 Express Recording 28 Timer Recor...

Page 4: ...ctions 53 Things to Know Before Connecting Components 53 Connecting Your VCR 54 Jacks and Cables 54 Choosing a VCFL Connection 55 Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections 55 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 55 TV with RF Jack Only 56 IV with Audio Video Jacks 57 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 58 TV with RF Jack and Satellite Receiver 59 TV with...

Page 5: ... three sections of the manual introduce you to yourVCR and 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 yourVCR WHAT S LEFT V 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 ind...

Page 6: ...rtment 2 Place batteries in the remote matching the and ends of each battery to tile diagram inside the compartment 3 Replace 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 TV jacks for a good signal as shown If you have a TV with AUDIONIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to ...

Page 7: ... V Owner s Manual STEP 6 TURN ON THE VCR The first time you connect your VCR and turn it on a menu screen appears This is the beginning of the QuickSet Guide which helps you to set up specific features of the VCR If you choose not to use this Guide you can set up each feature individually Go to the next step to understand how to move through and change items in the menu system STEP 7 ACCESS THE ME...

Page 8: ...VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 6 Commercial Advance 0 Exit 3 Press 2 to switch Auto Play ON or OFF PREFERENCES I Remote Contrcl VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 Front Panel AUTO 5 Tape Speed SLP 6 Commercial Aclvance 0 Exit See Additional Set Up Features for detailed information about the Auto Play feature STEP 8 SET UPTHE VCR Once you understand how to move around through the me...

Page 9: ...es you may want to set up such as Select a Language Set up for a Cable Box Set upVCR Channel List Auto Channel Search SetTime Zone and Daylight Savings Auto Clock Set theTime tnd Date Manually Set upVCR Plus Channels Set the Remote VCRI VCR2 feature Set the Auto Play feature Set the Auto TV VCR feature 12 SETI INC U P TH IEVC R Set the Front Panel Brightness feature Set theTape Speed feature V 7 ...

Page 10: ... TO TV jacks Check your connections If you choose to set up the VCR options individually then go to the next section If you ever need to manually enter setup 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 5 to display the Setup menu USING THE MENU TO SET UP FEATURES You can set up features by using the menu system Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as w...

Page 11: ...French CABLE BOX SETUP This setup applies only when all channels are received through the cable box The VCR will automatically enter the output channel of the cable box when programming your VCR for timer recordings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu C...

Page 12: ...Press MENU to continue Once you complete the setup the VCR confirms that Cable Box Setup is complete VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR rnay come with a channel list preset at the factory Even though your VCR may come with a list it s possible that you may want to add or eliminate some channels depending on whether they are active To Auto ...

Page 13: ...annel 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 To Change the Siignal Type 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu 3 Press 3 to change the Signal Type between CA...

Page 14: ...Auto Clock feature which enables the VCR to update the clock each time you turn off the VCR The Auto Clock feature is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically The second way is entering the time and date manually into the menu system AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory In the ON setting the VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS Extended Da...

Page 15: ...lock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or set the time and date through the menu system Set Daylight Savings 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu Auto Clock Info With a cable box the VCR will not reset the clock after a power outage unless the calble box is set to the channel c...

Page 16: ...to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME I Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock SeC ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight 3avings XDS Time Data was not found 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu Spring forward Fall backward In the Spring daylight saving time beg...

Page 17: ... a little time right now to set up a channel list A worksheet and abbreviated codes for typical cable services in the U S and Canada are provided 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels 3 Signal Type CABL...

Page 18: ...e menu to set up 16 Two DigitVCR Plus Channel _ Numbers for CableTV USA List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment S7 Black Entertainment 54 B ravo 42 Cable News Network 45 Cinemax 98 Cinemax 2 37 The Discovery Channel 53 The Disney Channel 63 Entertain me nt Television 34 ESPN Sports Network 47 The Famiily Channel 33 Home Box Office 95 Home Box C ffice 2 96 Home Box ffice 3 51 The Lear...

Page 19: ...st Choice 96 First Choice FNo 97 First ChoiceThree 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia TheWeathe r Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld Cl_C 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sport_ Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Net_ ork 46 TV5 Montreal 97 Viewer s Choice I...

Page 20: ... the VCR1 button on the remote AUTO PLAY This feature allows the VCR to automatically start playing when you insert a tape with the safety tab removed Press 2 to switch between ON or OFF Select ON if you want a tape with its safety tab removed to start playing automatically when the tape is inserted Select OFF if you do not want a tape with its safety tab removed to start _31aying automatically AU...

Page 21: ...r VCR Plus recording menu When you turn off the VCR the tape speed reverts to the one you have selected Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best q _ality recording but fewer progr _ms 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 il_ this speed LP Long Play Your VCR is capable of playing back ta...

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Page 23: ...ecorded tape and recording a program should do just that However there are other features that enhance the enjoyment ofyourVCR but they aren t necessary to get you started If you want t o learn more about yourVCR just keep reading 13 e VCR BASICS Y _L Y Y VCR Basics tells you what youl need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 21 ...

Page 24: ...to control different brands of receivers Used with the PWR button to turn on a compatible cable box if programmed and sets the remote to control the cable box TV Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV Also used with the PWR button to turn on a different brand of TV if programmed and sets the remote to control the TV VCR1 Turns on a compatible RCA ProScan o...

Page 25: ...umbers 0 through 9 Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PAUSE Pauses playback or recording Press PAUSE again to return to playback oJ_recording PLAY Plays a tape PWR Turns the VCR off REC Starts VCR recording Also used for express recording REV Rewinds the tape when ...

Page 26: ...between the two channels 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 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers PWR Turns the TV on and off SLOW and Used with some TV menus to select and adjust features VOL ...

Page 27: ... to eject the tape RECORDING If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote see Tape Speed in Settin 9 Up the VCR section for information about tape speed settings 2 Press the RECORD REC button to begin recording Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time lik...

Page 28: ...e you need to make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the tape s safety tab is in place You cannot re ord on a tape with the safety tab removed Safety Tab If the safety tab is removed and you want to record over it simply cover the hole with vinyl tape 26 ...

Page 29: ...steps to operate yourVCR I ll explain the different recording features that are available to suit your needs Recording Features Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording withVCR Plus Copying and EditingTapes 4 RECORDING 27 ...

Page 30: ...g when you want to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD CREC button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duration REC CH 36 Record Length O CO Press REC to set length REC CH 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set length Each time you press th...

Page 31: ...gram 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 The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Timer Recording Information Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program The...

Page 32: ... did not set up the VCR Plus channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu 3 Go to Setting U o Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list Using VCR Plus 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU I VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Langu...

Page 33: ... Changing the end time comes in handy when you are recording a program such as a sporting event that may exceed the scheduled broadcast time 7 Press MENU to save the program Program I has been saved Remember to insert a recordable tape and turn the VCR off before the program start time Press MENU tO continue VCR Plus Recording Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place ...

Page 34: ...s 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS I Create a New Program 2 Review Existincl Progs 3 Use VCR PLUS lode 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program I One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Time 01 30 AM Start Date 10 24 97 FRI Tape Speed SLP Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU for next prog 3 Press CLEAR to ...

Page 35: ...AY on the playback VCR to begin playback When you reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying press PAUSE You may need to adjust the tracking 6 Press the RECORD button then press PAUSE on the recording VCR 7 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time to begin copying the tape 8 To edit segments that you do not want to copy Press PAUSE on recording VCR to pause...

Page 36: ...Tapes 2 Press VCR1 on the remote to control the recording VCR Press REC then PAUSE to put recording VCR ir_ pause mode 3 Press VCR2 DVD on the remote to control playback VCR 4 Use FWD REV and PLAY to locate the point where you want to begin copying Press PAUSE while VCR is playing to put playback VCR in pause mode 5 Press EDIT on remote to start the VCRs copying 6 Press EDIT again when you want to...

Page 37: ...ral components such as a television satellite receiver cable box laser di sc player DVD player or RCA audio component It is initially programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScan TV and satellite receiver Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed PROGRAMMINI THE REMOTE 35 ...

Page 38: ...next page Press and hold the _ button on the remote Enter the three digit code from the code list Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code in the list OPERATE THE TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press...

Page 39: ...05 MGA 006 01 1 014 019 022 027 041 056 061 068 Brand Code Mitsubishi 006 01 1 014 019 022 027 041 055 056 061 068 108 PITC 01 1 019 027 Multivision 08 I N AD 018 023 NEC 011 014 019 027 038 084 Panasonic 012 013 038 086 I I I Philco 006 007 010 01 1 013 016 019 027 033 035 037 038 043 087 089 Philips 002 006 007 010 01 1 013 016 033 035 037 038 043 066 073 Pioneer 011 027 045 062 093 113 Portland...

Page 40: ...s not turn on press SAT CABLE and then PWR 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your cable box or digital satellite receiver Try pressing buttons such as CHAN up or down Cable Box Codes ABC 022 046 053 054 Anvision 007 008 Cablestar 007 008 Diamond 056 Eagle 00 1 008 Eastern International 002 General Instrument 004 005 015 023024 025 030 036 046 Hamlin 003 012 013 034 048...

Page 41: ...N up or down to see if the auxiliiary component responds to the remote commands OPERATING THE AUXILIARY COMPONENT After you have programmed your remote see which buttons will operate your component 1 Point the remote at the component and press AUX If it does not turn on press AUX and then PWR 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component Try pressing buttons such as...

Page 42: ...R2 DVD button on the remote 4 Enter the three digit code from the code list 5 Release the VCR2 DVD button and press PWR If the component turns off setup is complete OPERATE THE COMPONENT After you have set up your remote see which buttons will operate it 1 Point the remote at the component and press VCR2 DVD If it does not turn on press VCR2oDVD and then PWR 2 You may want to experiment to see whi...

Page 43: ...FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION COMMERCIAL F P ADVANCE MOVIE_ _ ADYANCE Picture Search Options Pro Tect Plus TM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays V 6 _f OTH ER FEATURES 41 ...

Page 44: ...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 prom...

Page 45: ...turn commercial 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 to mark commercials in the prog...

Page 46: ...es 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 advances to the end of the next marked commercial block and resumes playback The VCR resumes playback...

Page 47: ...u locate certain parts of prerecorded movie rented or purchased The feature works in two ways 1 you can go to the beginning of the movie or 2 you can skip from one preview to the next MOVIE ADVANCE works only on cassettes recorded in the SP speed with the safety tab removed 1 To select MOVII_ ADVANCE insert a tape with the safety tab removed and press SEARCH The following menu appears What type of...

Page 48: ... the movie or press 2 to view the first next preview Press 1 to Go to movie The following screen appears with a blue background MOVIE ADVANCE Searching for start of movie Press STOP to cancel When the movie is found the following screen is displayed MOVIE ADVANCE The movie is ready Press PLAY to start 46 Press STOP to cancel This display wil_rtime out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the...

Page 49: ...basic way to search during playback is using the FWD or REV buttons This section contains several other options available for searching a tape FORWARD AND REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback Sound is turned off during picture search Search works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 Press FWD to search forward or REVto search in reverse 2 Press FWD or REV again or press...

Page 50: ... lets you view one stop action frame after another during playback Frame advance works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed I Press PAUSE to freeze the action 2 Press F ADV each time you want to view a frame of the scene 31 Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback INDEX SEARCH he VCR has a VHS Index Search System that automatically records an index mark on the tape every time you...

Page 51: ...INDZX SEARCH Searching for index num 3er 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 of the tape several times 1 Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to 2 P...

Page 52: ...lank section of tape Press SEARCH to exit BLANK SEARCH Searching for blank tape Press SEARCH to exit TRACKING Your VCR has automa tic tracking which removes the streaks or snow 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 Just use the TRACKING b...

Page 53: ... PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot Press INFO to remove the time counter from 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 disp...

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Page 55: ...iddle after you connect your cornponents Try not to coil an_y twin lead cables 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 Safety Tips sheel packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ven_tilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulat...

Page 56: ...coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input O RF Jack Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type l he 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 video jacks are color coded yellow...

Page 57: ...t 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 I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality when recording and playing back videota...

Page 58: ...ox 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 Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV V R feature to ON 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 us...

Page 59: ...for cable box 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 vlideo input channel Use of TVoVCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TVNCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a prog...

Page 60: ...Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps AII scrambled channels must be viewed throug h the VCR For Cable Box Set_Jp select ALL Channels See page 10 Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button 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 r...

Page 61: ...er one you selected with the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the receiver Turn off receiver To watch and or record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L appears in display Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Turn off the di...

Page 62: ...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 L appears in display Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TVhJCR feature to OFF Use of TVoVCR button is not required To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press VCR and then PLAY To record one off air or cable program and watch another 1 Begin recording a p...

Page 63: ...cription of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section and Questions and Answers about COMMERCIALI_ ADVANCE in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 61 ...

Page 64: ...connected to the AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR PAUSE Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes PLAY Plays a tape 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 S...

Page 65: ...icator L appears when the line input is selected Status Indicators Show what the VCR is doing CA Marking commercials FF Fast forward PLAY Playback PLAY Flashes during play pause and search features REC Record REW Rewind SAFE Pro Tect Plus turned on STOP A tape is stopped TIMER Lights during express recording or when VCR is turned off and set for timer recording Flashes when timer recording is set ...

Page 66: ...ps AUDIO and VIDEO IIN 1 Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT to select AUDIO 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 Pa sses signal to IV using the...

Page 67: ... player DVD player or auxiliary component Press the correct component button to set the remote to control the corresponding component Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote The batteries may need changing Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remot...

Page 68: ...use mode Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Check the Pro Tect Plus feature Will not record Check to make sure the safety tab is intact Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode Press INPUT on the remote Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR Plus or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the correct VCR ...

Page 69: ...If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using eithel _CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels Contact your local cable company for more information Tape plays back in slow motion Press PLAY to return to normal playback Cannot select channels over 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Sig...

Page 70: ...ess _ han 15 minutes or the commercial is longer than one minute A single isolated commercial can 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 an...

Page 71: ...e marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a COMMERClALI_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 programm...

Page 72: ...s high 93 ram 15 inches wide 380 mm 11 3 inches deep 286 ram 7 5 pounds 3 4 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 41 F to 104 F 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 top back sides and bottom of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scr...

Page 73: ...mer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operale 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 0 Remote control batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products or...

Page 74: ...to unscramble pay channels only 58 TV with audio video jacks and satellite receiver 60 TV with RF jack and satellite receiver 59 TV with RF jack only 56 two VCRs 33 Contents 1 Controls backpanel 64 front panel 62 Copying and editing tapes 33 Copying tapes with AutoEdit 34 Date and time setting 12 Displays on screen 51 DVD code 40 EDIT button 23 34 EJECT button 25 62 Eject tape 25 Express recording...

Page 75: ...8 Signal type changing 11 selecting 11 SLOW buttons 23 24 48 Slow motion playback 48 SLP tape speed 19 Solving problems 65 SP tape speed 19 Specifications 70 Speed LP 19 SLP 19 SP 19 SPEED button 19 23 25 28 31 Speeds recording 19 Status indicators FF fast forward 63 CA 63 PLAY 63 REC record 63 REW reverse 6 1 SAFE 63 STOP 63 STOP button 23 25 28 32 33 34 48 49 50 51 6 2 Stopping a timer recording...

Page 76: ...cts to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product f_ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1q97 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15244060 VO FS3342 A ...

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