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Page 2: ...es 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 Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and variou...

Page 3: ...20 Auto TV VCR 20 EnergySaver 20 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 21 Preferred Tape Speed 21 Set Auto Repeat 21 VCR 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 XPR 30 Timer Recording 31 Timer Recording wi...

Page 4: ... Displays 54 Audio Set Up Features 54 Connections 57 Jacks and Cables 58 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 58 AudioNideo Jacks and Cables RCA type 58 Choosing a VCR Connection 59 Advantages of AN Cable Connections 59 TV With RF Jack Only 60 TV With AN Jacks 61 TV With NV Jacks and Cable Box 62 TV With RF Jack and Satellite Receiver 63 TV With NV Jacks and Satellite Receiver 64 Reference 65 Front ...

Page 5: ...ing about the time and date your remote control s features working with channels and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information WHAT REMAI NS The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connec...

Page 6: ... is connected to an antenna or cable system and then to the TV use the VCR s ANT IN and RF OUT jacks for a good signal see the diagram to the right If the TV has AUDIONIDEO jacks use AN cables to connect the two for a better picture See the Connections section in this manual for additional connection options STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR The VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades R...

Page 7: ...R STEP 7 INITIAL SETUP The first on screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for the VCR s displays Use the remote control s number buttons to select the corresponding language SeLect a Language SeLeccione un idioma Choisissez une tangue 1 EngLish 2 EspaSot 3 Fran_ais 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espahol Spanish or 3 for Fran_ais French The remaining menus in the ...

Page 8: ...NU and number buttons let you access select and change the VCR s display preferences For example to select a different preferred on screen language than the one selected during the initial set up do the following 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 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 8to display the LANGUAGE me...

Page 9: ...able box setup VCR channel List using auto channel search Auto clock set Setting time and date manually Setting VCR Plus system channels Remote VCR1NCR2 feature Auto Play AutoTVNCR Energy Saver Front panel brightness Preferred tape speed 12 I V V V V Features not set up during the QuickSet Guide first time setup and must be set manually 7 ...

Page 10: ...e VCR can be set to display one of three languages in the on screen displays To chose between English Spanish or French 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Audio 8 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 8 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a Language l Engtish 2 Espa_ot 3 Fran_ai...

Page 11: ...udio S Language 0 Exit 2 Press4to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE VCR PLus Setup Cable Box Setup Exit 3 Press 5 to display the CABLE BOX SETUP menu Then select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channets 3 Cancel setup If you selected...

Page 12: ...l list preset at the factory but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active TO AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4to display the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 AddlRemove Channels 3 Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR Plus Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu AUTO CHANNEL SEARC...

Page 13: ...screen Use the CHAN up or down keys on the remote or number buttons to go to the channels you want to remove or add Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause AutoOetect to mis detect If this should happen select I or 2 for the system you have Auto Channel Search Use the Auto Channel Search feature to place all available channels in memory If you ever change cable...

Page 14: ...ME 1 Set Time and bate 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set bayLight Savings Time bata was found on channel 20 0 Exit 3 Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen SET TIME ZONE _hat is your Ti_e Zone 1 Eastern 2 EentPaL 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 ALaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select your time zone then press MENU to continue If you chose Automatic for your time zone the VC...

Page 15: ...f the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful set the clock through the TIME menu The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu TIME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings Time Data was not found 0 Exit Press I to display the SETTIME AND DATE menu Sp...

Page 16: ... SETTING TIME AND DATE MANUALLY If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful set the clock through the TIME menu option The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VDR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 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 1 Set T...

Page 17: ...your antenna or cable system Time and date are updated each time the VCR is turned off and after every power interruption So when your TV stations or cable company update their lineups your Proscan VCR will get the most current channel list automatically freeing you from having to manually change the channel list yourself If your VCR Plus Silver system fails to download the proper information for ...

Page 18: ... the remote control to access the VCR s MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to access the CHANNELS menu CHANNELS 1 Auto Channel Search 2 Add Remove Channels Signal Type CABLE 4 VCR PLus Setup 5 Cable Box Setup 0 Exit 3 Press 4 to access the VCR Plus Setup menu VCR PLUS SETUP 1 Set channel Lists 2 Auto VCR PLus ON VCR Plus_ data was _ot found Pressing 1 will take you to a screen to manually map VCR Plus channels P...

Page 19: ...heet VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 I Use CH 1 to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save _creen shown is for an example only Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List 35 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 Disney Channel 63 Entertainment Televis...

Page 20: ...etwork 70 Canadian Home Shopping Network 56 Canal Famille 69 Cathay International Television Inc 68 Chinavision Canada Corp 60 Country Music Television 63 Family Channel 62 First Choice 96 First Choice Two 97 First Choice Three 99 First Choice Four 90 House of Commons 91 La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MetroMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville N...

Page 21: ...emote control press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change which remote controls the VCR PREFERENCES Press VCR2 to Change 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 8 Commercial Advance 0 Exit PREFERENCES 1 Remote Control VCR2 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat...

Page 22: ... 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 connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TVjacks of your VCR and TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your 7 V Select OFF if you want the VCR to remain in the TV mode This is useful if you watch your VCR on the TV s video input and you don t want your ant...

Page 23: ...ng loop Loop from 0 00 to h mm Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit The CLEAR key will erase all three numbers entered and move the cursor back to the first position hours The Press CLEAR to turn off message will appear only after the first number has been entered into the end time Auto Repeat is set back to by resetting the dialog box by cassette ejecting or insertion by powering off the VC...

Page 24: ...set duration The VCR will automatically switch to playback during rewind if the counter equals or is less than 0 00 The Auto Repeat may be adjusted by setting the counter to 00 00 This can be done by pressing the CLEAR button while the tape counter is on screen or on the front panel display The counter will not reset while rewinding in an Auto Repeat loop 22 ...

Page 25: ...nctions playing a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that This section shows you the basics of using your VCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs V VCR BASICS V V V I VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or J tape your favorite show 23 ...

Page 26: ...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 ONeOFF button to turn on a compatible cable box if programmed and sets the remote to control the cable box TV Turns on a co...

Page 27: ...ng the number buttons 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 pres...

Page 28: ...ower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from 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 ...

Page 29: ...ition the tape Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE PAUSE on remote for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback AUTOMATIC REWI N D The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can...

Page 30: ... 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 Tape Speeds SP Standard Play Gives the best quality recording but fewer programs can be recorded on the tape Special effects such as pause slow motion picture search and frame advance work well when you play back tapes recorded in this speed SLP Super Long Play G...

Page 31: ... advanced recording features available to suit your needs Recording Features on your VCR include Recording explained in the VCR Basics section Express Recording XPR Timer Recording Timer Recording with the VCR Plus System Broadcast Stereo or Second Audio Program SAP Audio Only Recording Copying and Editing Tapes V V RECORDING V V V 29 ...

Page 32: ...ord the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed to SP or SLP by pressing TAPE SPEED on the VCR SPEED on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording time duration REC CH 36 Record Length 0 00 Press REC to set length REC CH 36 Record Length 1 30 Press REC to set Length Each time you press the RECO...

Page 33: ...r buttons The data includes the channel number press INPUT to select the line input start time and end time including AM or PM The start date is automatically entered based on the VCR clock The date and or speed can be changed when flashing Continues on next page Timer Recording Information The Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the pro...

Page 34: ...ystem channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List screen 3 Go to section four Setting Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus programming system channel list USING THE VCR Plus PROGRAMMING SYSTEM 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENd 1 VER Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Chann...

Page 35: ...remote if necessary 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 Continueson next page PlusCodeis a registered trademark of the Gernstar Development Corporation The VCRPlus Systemis manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation VCR Plus Interactive Program Guide System Recording Clo...

Page 36: ...ds REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS I Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program I One Time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM Start Date 11 ...

Page 37: ...xit 7 Press RECORD to start recording 8 Press STOP when you are finished Video Input Channel Explained For more information about the TV s video line input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in the References section of this manual Recording audio only will erase anything that was previously recorded on the tape RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source co...

Page 38: ...recording VCR 5 Insert the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into the recording VCR 6 Using visual search locate the segment you want to copy on the playback VCR Pause the tape at this location 7 Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying 9 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying 10 Repeat ste...

Page 39: ...g Tapes 2 Press VCR1 on remote to control recording VCR Press RECORD REC then PAUSE to put recording VCR in pause mode 4 Press VCR2 on remote to control playback VCR Use FORWARD REVERSE 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 p...

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Page 41: ...s of remote controllable TVs digital satellite receivers and cable boxes DVD players and more 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 V V 5 V PROGRAM TH E REMOTE V I V 39 ...

Page 42: ...ER OR CABLE BOX The remote features Code Search a technology that largely automates the programming process Follow these steps to program the remote to control a IV digital satellite receiver or cable box 1 Turn on the component you want to control TV digital satellite receiver or cable box Press and hold the button you want to program TV or SAT CABLE While holding the component button press and h...

Page 43: ...nd and code number s for the component in the code list at the end of this section 3 Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program 4 Enter the code from the list at the end of this section 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 Repeat these steps using the n...

Page 44: ...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 ON OFF 2 You may want to experiment to see which buttons will operate your component Try pressing buttons such as play REVERSE and FORWARD 42 ON OFF AUX REVERSE PLAY FORW...

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Page 47: ...ES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Commercial Advance Movie Advance Picture Search Options Tracking ProTect Plus Locking Time Counter OnScreen Displays Audio Reception Audio Playback V V V V V OTHER FEATURES V V 45 ...

Page 48: ...ue or see the recorded video as the commercials are skipped Because television signals do not indicate where the ads are located the Commercial Advance feature finds and marks them through a set of formulas based on how television is broadcast Since television stations broadcast differently and insert their own commercials you may experience some variations in this feature s effectiveness Station ...

Page 49: ...s of recording Timer Timer with VCR Plus or Express Recording Sets the VCR to automatically mark commercials after the power is tuned off Recording Allows the VCR to prompt you to mark the commercials when you ve stop the recording The VCR is waiting to mark commercials in the program you recorded 1 Mark them now 2 Mark them later 3 Don t mark commercials The VCR will begin marking in 30 seconds S...

Page 50: ...nes in the program If this happens automatic skipping can be temporarily stopped by pressing PLAY or STOP on the remote control while that portion of the tape is being skipped Then reverse the tape back to a point just before the segment starts and press PLAY Automatic skipping will be re enabled after the VCR detects the end of the segment Select MANUAL and the VCR won t advance through the block...

Page 51: ...urchased or rented movie press 2 if it s a recording made at home or press 3 if it s something else you don t know or you do not want to use the Movie Advance feature Pressing 2 or 3 gives the same response and takes you to a different search feature If you accidentally make a wrong selection press STOP EJECT on the VCR STOP for a few seconds on remote control and reinsert the tape Press SEARCH If...

Page 52: ...ancel While the VCR is searching through previews Pressing SEARCH on the remote control reverses the direction of the search Pressing STOP cancels the preview search mode When a preview is detected the VCR cues it and begins playing Press SEARCH for next While the VCR isplaying a preview PressingSEARCH on the remote control willsearch and cue the next preview Searching for Previews While the VCR i...

Page 53: ...r play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press PAUSE and then FORWARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to normal playback The VCR switches automatically fro...

Page 54: ...tion on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape INDEX SEARCH 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 cancer INDEX SEARCH Searching for index marks Press STOP to cancel I If you...

Page 55: ...ons on the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds SAFE appears To Lock While a Timer Recording is in Progress Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds To Unlock Press and hold the VCR button on the remote for approximately six seconds TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to ...

Page 56: ...e counter is displayed in the VCR s display panel Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen The time counter remains in the VCR s display panel This is useful for dubbing tapes Press INFO again to return to the normal display The current time is displayed in the VCR s display panel Turning off the VCR also resets the displays AUDIO SET UP FEATURES The audio setup features affect...

Page 57: ...oadcasting SAR TAPE PLAYBACK The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi stereo and linear tracks on the tape Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track Press 2 to switch between Tape Playback HI FI LINEAR and MIX To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio jacks The T...

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Page 59: ...e after you connect your components Try not to coil any 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 sheet packed with your unit PROTECT YOU R COMPON ENTS FROM OVE RH EATI N G Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate...

Page 60: ... and RFOUT The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RFOUT jack and your TV s antenna input RF Jack AUDIO VIDEO JACKS AND CABLES RCA TYPE The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and stereo sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIONIDEO jacks are colo...

Page 61: ...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 and stereo sound when recording and playing back videotapes These connections give you more convenient operation by not...

Page 62: ...nnection 2 for cable box TO CONNECT 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH 314 switch on the back of the VCR Set the Auto TV VCR 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 ...

Page 63: ...ST HAVE 1 coaxial cable for cable antenna connection 2 for cable box 3 audio video cables TO CONNECT 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required 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 WATC...

Page 64: ... 1 Connect cables as shown 2 Return to First Things First then follow the steps USING THIS CONNECTION Tune your TVto its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Use of TV VCR button is not required Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFR TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert atape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED OR UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM 1 Begin rec...

Page 65: ...rd and watch off air or cable tune your VCR to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the CH 314 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 L1 appears in display Turn Auto TVNCR feature to ON TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press the VCR button and then PLAY TO RECORD ONE OFF ...

Page 66: ...une your TV to its video input to record or watch the VCR or digital satellite receiver To record from the digital satellite receiver tune your VCR to its line input L1 appears in the display Turn Auto TVNCR feature to OFF TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press the VCR button and then PLAY to sta rt TO RECORD ONE OFF AIR OR CABLE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTH ER 1 Begin recording a program ...

Page 67: ...ontrols and displays You will also find the section Troubleshooting Tips and a question and answer section about Commercial Advance in this Appendix These areas might help resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section of the manual also contains your warranty information V V V V REFERENCE 65 ...

Page 68: ...connections To view the broadcast from an external device such as a camcorder connected to the VCR s audio video jacks tune to the VCR s Video Line Input PLAY PAUSE Plays a tape Pauses action for viewing during playback Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Also used for Express Recording XPR Remote Sensor Receives signal...

Page 69: ...sette ejected FF Fast forwarding HI VCR turned on and BYE VCR turned off PLAY In playback flashes during play pause and slow REC Recording and RECP For record pause or pause mode REW Rewinding 110 30 Express recording in progress SAFE Pro Tect Plus feature turned on SCH and SCH Forward or reverse search SP and SLP Tape speed STILL Play pause STOP Tape is stopped Timer Indicator _ Lights during an ...

Page 70: ...omponent like another VCR or a camcorder when connected to these jacks Use the remote control s INPUT button to select L1 in order to record from these jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from the VCR to another component such as a TV or other VCR when connected with these jacks ANT IN Jack Receives a signal from an antenna satellite or cable system when attached RF OUT Jack Passes anten...

Page 71: ...he TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to Video Input see How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel in this section of the manual for detailed information Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and slow motion playback STREAKS IN PICTURE ...

Page 72: ...r satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin 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 sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette ...

Page 73: ...if Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE CASSETTE WITH SAFETYTAB REMOVED DOES NOT START TO PLAY AUTOMATI CA L LY Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER Q INDICATOR FLASHES The clock is not set 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 ENGLI...

Page 74: ...less than 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 75: ...OES THE FEATURE WORK EACH TIME THE TAPE IS PLAYED Yes If the Playback feature is set to AUTO the marked commercials should be skipped each time the tape is played in a Commercial Advance featured VCR AFTER MARKING COMMERCIALS IS THE TAPE LEFTATTHE 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 M...

Page 76: ...am 16 92 inches wide 430 mm 9 57 inches deep 243 mm 7 1 pounds 3 2 kg 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Range 5oc to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements CLEANING THE VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes on the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can...

Page 77: ...r IM If so follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the Video Input Channel by pressing a button on the remote see table below selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the chann...

Page 78: ...ow to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtaine_l 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 into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A VCR purchased...

Page 79: ...0 17 32 Cleaning the VCR 74 CLEAR button 25 34 41 52 53 Clearing programs 34 Code search feature 40 Codes for remote 43 COMMERCIAL ADVANCE questions and answers 73 Component buttons 24 Connecting your VCR 4 Connections 57 A V cable advantages 59 choosing 59 information 58 TV with AN jacks 61 TV with AN jacks cable box 62 TV with AN jacks satellite receiver 64 TV with RFjack only 60 TV with RFjack ...

Page 80: ...rding 28 audio only 35 basic 28 broadcast stereo TV 35 copying editing tapes 36 Express XPR 30 SAP 35 speeds 21 28 timer 31 VCR Plus 32 XPR 30 Recording speed SLP 21 28 SP 21 28 Remote control auxiliary component 42 buttons 24 cable boxes 40 controlling other components 40 installing batteries 4 Remote control Cont programming 39 satellite receivers 40 TV 40 TV codes 43 VCR1NCR2 option 19 Remote s...

Page 81: ... Time counter 53 Time counter display 54 Time display on TV 54 TIME menu 12 14 Time zone 12 TIMER indicator 67 Timer recording 30 stopping 34 VCR Plus 30 Tips troubleshooting 69 Tracking 53 button 26 51 53 Troubleshooting 69 TV video input channel 75 TV button 24 40 75 TV function buttons 26 TVoVCR button 35 59 60 67 V VCR channels list 10 cleaning 74 function buttons 25 28 viewing channel 5 VCR b...

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Page 84: ...ly add delays in service for your product f_ 1HOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Mexico TOCOM 15574540 MODEL VR701 15574540 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines fo...

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