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Страница 2: ...e Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from both top and bottom vent...

Страница 3: ...System Worksheet 16 Additional Setup Features 17 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 17 Auto Play 18 EnergySaver 18 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 19 Preferred Tape Speed 19 VCR Basics 21 Remote Buttons 22 Component Buttons 22 VCR Function Buttons 22 TV Function Buttons 23 Playing a Tape 24 Automatic Rewind 25 Tape Eject 25 Recording 25 Check the Safety Tab 25 Recording 27 Features 28 Express Recording XP...

Страница 4: ...4 Connections 45 Connecting Your VCR 46 Jacks and Cables 46 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 46 AudioNideo Jacks and Cables RCA type 46 Choosing a VCR Connection 47 Advantages of A V Cable Connections 47 TV with RF Jack Only 48 TV with Audio Video Jacks 49 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only 50 References 51 Front Panel 52 Clock Counter Display 52 Back Panel 5...

Страница 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 theVCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information V V WHAT REMAI NS The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed con...

Страница 6: ...ur VCR to your home antenna or cable system and then to your IV use the VCR s ANT IN and RFOUT jacks for a good signal as shown to the right If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the section Connections toward the back of the manual for additional connection options STEP 4 PLUG IN THE VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the b...

Страница 7: ...ext step but this process walks you through a series of screens reducing the time needed to program your VCR STEP 7 INITIAL SETUP The first on screen menu during the initial set up asks which language you prefer to use for your VCR Use the remote control s number buttons to select options 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Espahol Spanish or 3 for Fran_ ais French Select a Language Seleccione un idioma C...

Страница 8: ...VCR Plus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language l Engtish 2 Espa_ol 3 Frangais Press MENU to continue 3 On the remote control press one 1 for English two 2 for Spanish and three 3 for French All other on screen menus are handled in similar ways using the remote control to follow on screen instruc...

Страница 9: ...ures can be accessed through the Preferences menu To get the most out of theVCR make sure to refer to this section Language Cable Box Set Up VCR Channel List Auto Channel Search Daylight SavingTime and Time Zone Time and Date VCR Plus System Channels Remote VCR I VCR2 Auto Play EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness Preferred Tape Speed V SE FFING UP THE VCR V V V V V Features handled during the VCR s...

Страница 10: ...s will appear in that language 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language O Exit 2 Press 6 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espa_ol 3 Fran_ais Press MENU to continue Select 1 English 2 Espa_ol Spanish or 3 Fran_ais French by pressing the a...

Страница 11: ... Cancel setup 4 If you selected ALL CHANNELS enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 or 04 or press the INPUT button on your remote control for video line input if you use AUDIO VIDEO jacks CABLE BOX SETUP On what channel does the VCR receive signals from the cable box usually 3 4 or Video Enter 01 13 or INPUT Press MENU to cancel Choosing the right set up for your cable box If you u...

Страница 12: ...T control the cable box channel during timer recording Press MENU to continue VCR CHANNELS LIST If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Tim...

Страница 13: ...channels Detect Automatically will make this decision for you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Detect Automatically A strong cable or antenna signal in your area may cause Auto Detect to mis detect If this should happen select I or 2 for the system you have Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes When the scan is com...

Страница 14: ...ose channels active in your VCR channel list You can still access channels not in the channel list by using the number TIME AND DATE The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date manually and the Auto Clock Feature The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the VCR is turned off The Auto Clock is advantageous because it updates the time for you automatically Before ...

Страница 15: ...e through the menu system SE n ING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the TIME menu 3 Press 4 to display the SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS menu 4 SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Does your area observe DayLight Savings Time from April to October 1 Yes DST is observed 2 No 3 Automatic Press MENU to continue Select one of the options DST is the acronym for Daylight Saving...

Страница 16: ... 4 Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was found on channel 20 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date 4 Press MENU 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 41 48 97 Tuesday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set Time and date displ...

Страница 17: ... different in different areas VCR Plus system is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system i manufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV USA List See next page for Canadian list 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo 42 Cable News Network 45 C...

Страница 18: ...ble News Network 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 MeteoMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 N...

Страница 19: ...R2 VCR2 LD or VCR2eDVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button to change PREFERENCES PRESS VCR2 TO CHANGE 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto TV VCR OFF 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit PREFERENCES I Remote Control VCR2 2 Auto Play OFF 3 Auto T...

Страница 20: ...see the signal Select OFF if you do not want the VCR s signal to change automatically to VCR when a tape is inserted and played PREFERENCES 1 Remote ControL VCR1 2 Auto PLay OFF 3 Auto TV VCR OFF 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front PaneL AUTO 6 Tape Speed SLP 7 Set Auto Repeat 0 Exit The PREFERENCESmenu allows you to accesssettings for your remote control EnergySaver and front panel brightness options Auto...

Страница 21: ...mory counter to determine the duration of the loop The Set Auto Repeat dialog box will ask for a loop end time to be specified AUTO REPEAT Set the Length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating 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 tur...

Страница 22: ...usted 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 AUTO REPEAT Set the Length of time you want the tape to play in a repeating loop Loop from O OD to h mm Press CLEAR to turn off Press MENU to exit The Auto Repeat dialog box allows a s...

Страница 23: ...tions playing a recorded tape and recording a program should do just that This section shows you the basics of using yourVCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs V V 3 vc BASICS V I V V V VCR Basicstells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 21 ...

Страница 24: ...nter to 0 00 00 Allows you to change entries when setting the clock or a timer recording F ADV Lets you view one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel ...

Страница 25: ...ent VCR function such as record playback rewind or fast forward To eject a tape press and hold the STOP button for three seconds while in STOP mode TRACKING Up or Down Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play slow motion or pause Reduces picture jitter during stop action playback TV VCR Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable...

Страница 26: ...ee How to Find Your TV s Video Input Channel or Troubleshooting Both are located in the References section ofthis manual If the Auto Play feature is set to ON the tape automatically begins playback if the safety tab on the cassette is removed Press FWD or REV FORWARD or REVERSEon remote to position the tape Press PLAY PAUSE if necessary on the VCR PLAY on remote to begin tape play Press PLAY PAUSE...

Страница 27: ...r information about tape speed settings 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the recording for a short time such as during a commercial press PAUSE instead of STOR Automatic Tracking The VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing back a tape recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tap...

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Страница 29: ... operate yourVCR it s time to explain the different recording features available to suit your needs including Recording explained in VCRBasics section Express Recording XPR Timer recording Timer recording with theVCR Plus system Copying and editing tapes V V RECORDING V V V V 27 ...

Страница 30: ...ording 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 control 2 3 Press the RECORD button REC on the remote to begin recording Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording 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 ...

Страница 31: ...the program with the number 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 r Timer Recording Information The clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record th...

Страница 32: ...T If you did not set up the VCR Plus programming 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 Up Your VCR if you need more information on setting up your VCR Plus channel list USING VCR PLUS SYSTEM 1 Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Se...

Страница 33: ...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 7 Press MENU to save the program PlusCode is a registered trademark of the Gemstar Development Corporation The VCRPlus system ismanufactured under the license from Gemstar Development Corporation VCR Plus System Recording The clock must be ...

Страница 34: ...recording Press and hold the STOP button for a few seconds REVIEWING AND CLEARING PROGRAMS To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR PLus 2 Timer Recodings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs Use VCR...

Страница 35: ... 3 or 4 the one selected on the playback VCR If you are using audio video cables select the line input on the recording VCR 5 Insert the tape you want to copy into playback VCR Insert a blank tape with its safety tab in place into 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 PAUS...

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Страница 37: ...L YOUR TELEVISION The remote can be programmed to control a television It is programmed to control an RCA GE or ProScan TV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed V V V I 5 PROGRAMTHE REMOTE V V 35 ...

Страница 38: ... Enter the code from the code list S 6 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 listed for your l V s brand OPERATING THE TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the IV button If the TV does not turn on...

Страница 39: ...12 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXl 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 ProScan 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 12 Technics ...

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Страница 41: ...FEATURES TO ENHANCE VCR OPERATION Picture Search Options Pro Tect PlusTM Locking Tracking Time Counter On Screen Displays V V V V OTHER FEATURES V 39 ...

Страница 42: ...WARD FWD or REVERSE REV again or press PLAY to return to normal playback COMMERCIAL SCAN SEARCH BU I FON This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments 1 2 Press SEARCH once during playback to advance the tape approximately 30 seconds of recorded material Each press of the SEARCH button adds an additional 30 seconds up to five minutes FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view on...

Страница 43: ...ess CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry Press FWD to search forward or REV to search in reverse The VCR will locate your index mark and begin playback If you did not enter a specific index number the VCR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to stop index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the ...

Страница 44: ... go to 00 Press SEARCH to exit GO TO SEARCH Current tape counter is 2 17 25 Press REV or FWD to go to 0 00 00 Press SEARCH to exit PRO TECT PLUS TM LOCKING FEATURE To disable the usage of the VCR or to protect your timer recordings you can lock the VCR so that the buttons on the VCR or remote won t work To Lock Press and hold either the remote s POWER or OFF button All lighted digits on the front ...

Страница 45: ...nly playback TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a program or play back a segment of a recorded tape It helps locate the beginning or end of programs you taped The time counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever the tape is ejected from the VCR For example if you record a 30 minute program at the beginning of the tape and you want to go to the end of that program to begi...

Страница 46: ...Press INFO to see the on screen displays 2 Press INFO again to have only the time counter remain on the screen 3 Press INFO again to have no displays appear on the TV screen This is useful for dubbing tapes Turning off the VCR also resets the displays 1 2 Stop Ch 05 0 30 00 11118 97 Tue 01 30PM SLF On screendisplay timesou_ 0 30 00 Timecounter only does not time out 3 No displays will appear usefu...

Страница 47: ...dle 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 lips sheet packed with your unit V V V V V PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERH EATING Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can ci...

Страница 48: ...axial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s RF OUT jack and your TV s antenna input Prise RF AUDIO VI DEO JACKS AND CABLES RCA TYPE The AUDIONIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and 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 color coded yellow for vid...

Страница 49: ...cks and cable box to unscramble pay channels only if you need to connect additional components not 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 highl...

Страница 50: ...ble antenna connection coaxial cable for cable box connection TO CO N N ECT 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 TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTH ER 1 Begin recording a p...

Страница 51: ...ON YOU MUST HAVE one coaxial cable for a cable antenna connection or two coaxial cables for cable box connection two audio video cables TO CO N N ECT 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 TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD ONE PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER 1 Begin reco...

Страница 52: ...OU MUST HAVE 3 coaxial cables 2 audio video cables 1 splitter TO CO N N ECT 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 TO PLAY A TAPE 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED OR UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM AND WATCH ANOTHER UNSCRAMBLED PROGRAM 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscramble...

Страница 53: ... including a description of the unit s controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information V V V 8 V REFERENCES I 51 ...

Страница 54: ...press recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REW Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT Stops the normal functions such as record playback rewind fast forward or pause Ejects the tape when the VCR is stopped TV VCR...

Страница 55: ...BACK PANEL LCH RFOUT CH 3 4 Switch Selects the channel to which you will tune the TV to see the VCR picture if you connect the VCR using one of the basic hookups AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the remote to select L to record from these jacks For more information about the VIDEO INPUT see How...

Страница 56: ...e set to control your TV 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 b...

Страница 57: ... s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input Try another tape Some snow streaks are normal during search stop action frame advance and stow motion playback STREAKS IN PICTURE DURING NORMAL PLAYBACK Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best ...

Страница 58: ...was a tape in the VCR and the cassette s safety tab was intact VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording Check to make sure VCR Plus system setup was completed correctly 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 INTERNAL CLOCK SHOWS INCORRECT TIME OR DATE Power inte...

Страница 59: ...ANNELS OVER 69 Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type CABLE ANT CASSETTE WITH SAFETY TAB REMOVED DOES NOT START TO PLAY AUTOMATICALLY Check to make sure the Auto Play ON OFF feature is set to ON TIMER INDICATOR FLASHES Clock is not set Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect Plus TM Locki...

Страница 60: ...54 inches high 90 mm 14 1 inches wide 360 mm 9 29 inches deep 236 mm 7 8 pounds 3 55 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 iL 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 ar...

Страница 61: ...WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to Install adjust andour 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 wdeo audlo heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorporated into other products o...

Страница 62: ...s cable box 50 TV with NVjacks 49 TV with RFjack 48 two VCRs 33 copying editing tapes 33 I Daylight saving time 12 E ejecting tapes 25 EnergySaver feature 18 Express Recording XPR 28 F RADV button 22 forward reverse searching 40 frame advance 40 front panel brightness 19 front panel diagram 52 FWD button 52 GO BACK button 22 23 Go To search 42 Index search 42 INFO button 22 23 INPUT button 22 inte...

Страница 63: ...me advance 40 Go To 42 index 42 setting up cable box See cable box setup interactive 5 on screen language selection 8 using on screen menus 8 signal type changing 11 Specifications 58 SPEED button 23 25 speeds recording playback See Tape Speeds SLP STOP button 23 25 STOPoEJECTbutton 52 T tape speeds LP 19 SLP 19 tapes ejecting 25 playing 24 time and date setting manually 14 time counter 43 timer r...

Страница 64: ...This will only add delays in service for your product 11 IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15527440 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effi...

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