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Product Registration ..........First Things First ............Setting Up the ............ Using the Menus to Set Up Features ......Language ..............Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver ......Cable Box Setup ............VCR Channels List ............. To Auto Channel Search ........
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Program Remote ..........Testing the Remote ............Programming the Remote to Control a TV, Satellite Receiver, or Cable Box ........Programming the Remote to Control an Auxiliary Component ..........Other Features ............Commercial Advance ............. Marking ..............Playback ..............Display ............... Movie Advance ...............
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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW VCR... FIRSTTHINGS FIRST To help you get started using yourVCR with as little reading as possible, we've put all the basic information needed in the first three sections.To help you along, there's even a QuickSet Guide which walks you through several set-up steps at once.
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STEP 1: WHAT'S IN THE BOX? The following items come packed in the box: • • Remote control • RF coaxial cable • 2 "AA" Batteries STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your VCR's remote.
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STEP 5: TUNE THE TV Tune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewing channel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV's video input. if you connect your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks with RF coaxial cable, set the 3 CH 4 switch to channel 3 or channel 4 -- the channel you want to use on your TV.
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• Make sure the VCR indicator is on in the VCR display if you connected your VCR using the IN (FROM ANT.) and OUT (TO TV) jacks. • Check your connections. If you choose to set up your VCR options individually rather than setting them up in the Quickset Guide, then go to the next section.
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SETUP FEATURES Below is a list of features that need to be set up to get the most out of your VCR. Many of these menus covered during the QuickSet Guide, but if you ever want to change a menu, refer to this section.
USING TH E MENUS TO SET UP FEATURES You set up features by using the menu system as discussed in the previous section. Each feature that appears in the QuickSet Guide is explained in this section as well as a few other features you should set up before you begin using your VCR.
SETUP FOR A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER With this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GE satellite receiver antenna and tunes it to the desired channel at the start time of a timer recording. For other brands, the VCR tunes the...
Panasonic ........Press MENU continue Primestar ......... Press MENU and enterthe code foryour digital s atellite ProScan ........000, 001 receiver from the Satellite Receiver Code List. RCA .......... 000, 001 SETUP Sony ..........Enter code your Toshiba ..........receiver from...
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Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Auto Channel Search Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Channel List Setup Exit Press 5 to display CABLE BOX SETUR Then select one of the three choices.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. CHANNELS Add/Remove Channels Signal Type: CABLE Plus+ Setup Cable Setup Setup Exit Auto Channel Search Press 1 to display the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu.
CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE This feature is useful if the cable signal goes out; you can switch to Antenna for alternate television viewing. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. Press 4 to display the CHANNELS menu. Press 3 to change the Signal Type between Cable and Antenna.
AUTO CLOCK SET FEATURE The Auto Clock feature is set to ON at the factory. There are certain steps that are required, such as Auto Channel Search, setting the Time Zone, and setting the Daylight-Savings feature, before the Auto Clock feature works. To set the Time Zone: Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU.
SET THE TIME ZONE Press MENU to displaythe VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 3 to display the TIME menu. TIME Time Date Auto Clock Set: Daylight Savings Exit Press 3 to display the SET TIME ZONE screen. TIME ZONE What...
Select one of the options. • DST stands for Daylight Savings Time. • If you choose Automatic, the VCR sets the dock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). SETTING TIME DATE MANUALLY If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful, set the dock through TIME menu option.
VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM CHANNELS Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Channel Numbers Using the VCR Plus+ system can make programming timer Cable TV (U.S. List) recordings for cable or off-air antenna easier. To use this system American Movie Classics to its fullest extent, you have to put in a little time now to set up Arts &-Entertainment a channel list.
VCR PLUS SYSTEM WORKSHEET Broadcast Plus+ Channel Channel Number Two-Digit VCR Plus+ System Cable-TV Number** You Receive Station Name the Station Channel Numbers for H BO Cable TV (Canadian List) ESPN Allarcom Pay Television/ Superchannel Arts & Entertainment Cable News Network- Headline News Cable News Network...
REMOTE VCR1/VCR2 OPTION The VCR's remote control unit can operate up to 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.
PREFERENCES Auto Play: Auto TV/VCR: EnergySaver: 2:00 Front Panel: AUTO Tape Speed: Commercial Advance Exit The VCR will only respond to the VCR2 button. To change the remote setting back to VCR1, display the PREFERENCESmenu, press 1, and then press the VCR1 button on the remote. AUTO PLAY This feature...
ENERGYSAVER By default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hours of inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay or to disable the feature. • OFF: The VCR will remain turned on until you shut it off. • 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00: The VCR turns off after one, two, or three hours of inactivity.
LEARN THE BASICS TO GET YOU STARTE D These VCR basics should be enough for you to begin enjoying your VCR. Learning remote control functions, playing a recorded tape, and recording a program should do just that. However, there are other features that enhance...
TV Turns on a compatible ProScan, RCA, or GE TV and sets the remote to control the TV. Also used with the ON,OFF button to turn on a different brand of TV (if programmed) and sets the remote to control the TV.
VCR FUNCTION BUTTONS ANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCR indicator VCR display panel on or off. Arrow Buttons Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features. CH + and - Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR's channel memory.
VOL < and > Raises and lowers sound of your television if the The TV buttons may not control all features of all models of ProScan, TV component button has been pressed first. RCA, and GE TVs.
PLAYING A TAPE Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV's video input). Insert a tape in the VCR. If the Auto Play feature is set to ON, the tape automatically begins playback (if the safety tab on the cassette is removed). •...
RECORDING if you want to record something that you're watching, you can use basic recording. Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote. (See "Tape Speed" in Setting Up the VCR section for information about tape speeds.) Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
SEVERAL RECORDING OPTIONS Now that you've gone through the necessary steps to operate your VCR, it's time to look at the different recording features available to suit your needs. Recording Features include: • Recording (explained VCR Basics section) • Express Recording •...
RECORDING FEATURES There are five ways to record programs: • Recording lets you press one button to start recording program (See VCR Basics section). • Express Recording (XPR) allows recording to start while a program is being watched, and automatically stops recording after a designated period of time.
TIMER RECORDING You can set up as many as eight timer recording programs. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Time Channels Setup Preferences Audio Language Exit Press 2 to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu. Timer Recording Information TIMER RECORDINGS...
Review the information to make sure it is correct, and then press MENU to save. Program (One Time) Program been saved Remember insert Channel Cable Start Time 08:00 recordable tape Time 09:30 turn before program start time. Start Date 11/18/99 Tape Speed I=SP...
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PLUS+ Enter PtusCode Number (from Listing) Press MENU cancel Enter the VCR PlusCode programming number shown in your local television programming guide. PLUS+ Enter PlusCode Number (from listing) 12876= Press CLEAR correct Press MENU when done (Screen shown is just an example). Press MENU after entering the number.
Program been saved Remember insert recordable tape turn before program start time. Press MENU continue Stopping a Timer Recording To stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even an express recording): • Press and hold the STOP button for several seconds until STOP appears.
RECORDING BROADCAST STEREO TV OR SAP (SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM) Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or SAP (Second Audio Program). Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel (either 3, 4, or TV's video input). Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
RECORDING AUDIO ONLY You can record audio only from another audio source connected to either the AUDIO IN 1 (R and L/MONO) jacks on the back of the VCR or the jacks on the front of the VCR. I Recording audio only will erase Press the INPUT button once to record from the back AUDIO anything that was previously recorded I...
Press PLAY on the playback VCR to begin playback. When you Caution: reach the point on the tape or program where you want to begin copying, press PAUSE. You may need to adjust the The unauthorized recording tracking. satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted...
TVs, digital satellite receivers, cable boxes. The remote is already programmed operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions satellite receivers. The AUX button can be programmed to control ProScan or RCA auxiliary component. PROGRAMTHE REMOTE...
TVs, digital satellite receivers, and cable boxes. Your remote is already programmed to operate most ProScan, RCA, and GE televisions well as digital satellite receivers. The AUX button can be programmed to control a ProScan or RCA auxiliary component. TESTING...
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Repeat step 3 until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. To cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, the remote cannot control that particular component.
Your remote can also control the brands of the equipment listed, such as a radio, CD player, tape player, or phonograph. It is already programmed to control some ProScan and RCA amplifiers and audio/video receivers. Turn on the component to be programmed.
FEATURES TO ENHANCE OPERATION • Commercial l_l, Advance* • Movie l_l_Advance** • Picture Search Options • Pro-Tect Plus Locking • Tracking • Time Counter • On-Screen Displays • Audio Reception • Audio Tape Playback OTH ER FEATURES COMMERCIAL •• ADVANCE is a registered trademark of SRT,Inc. MOVIE ••...
COMME RCIAL ADVANCE Commercial ,_" Advance is patented technology that detects an(] marks most commercials on your tape for any recording that is more than 15 minutes long. After recording, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning of the recording and determines where the commercials are locate(].
MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer Recordings Time Channels Setup Preferences Language Exit Press 7 to display the COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu. COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Marking: Playback: AUTO Display: BLUE Exit Now you can select one of the COMMERCIAL P, ADVANCE features. COMME RCIAL ,_ ADVANCE MARKI Press 1 to turn commercial Marking: ON or OFF.
COMMERCIAL,I_ ADVANCE PLAYBACK Press 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL. • Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advance through the blocks of marked commercials. it works with most 30, 45, and 60-second commercials. A commercial group starting with the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not automatically skipped.
MOVI E I ADVANCE MOVIE ,, ADVANCE helps you locate certain parts of prerecorded movies (rented or purchase(]). This feature works two ways: 1) you can go to the beginning of the movie, or, 2) you can skip from one preview to the next.
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Press 1 to Go To Movie. The following screen appears with a blue background. MOVIE ADVANCE Searching start movie... Press STOP cancel When the movie is found, the following screen is displayed: MOVIE ADVANCE movie ready. Press PLAY start. Press STOP cancel This display will time out after a few minutes and the VCR will enter the Stop mode...
PICTURE SEARCH OPTIONS The most basic way to search during playback is using the FORWARD or REVERSE buttons (FWD and REV on the VCR). This section contains several other options available for searching a tape. FORWARD REVERSE SEARCH You can search a tape during playback.
FRAME ADVANCE Frame advance lets you view one-stop action frame after another during playback. Frame advance works wen for tapes recorded the SP or SLP speed. Press PAUSE on the remote (PLAY/PAUSE on the VCR) to freeze the action. Press FR.ADV on the remote each time you want to view the next frame of the scene.
INDEX SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press The VCR has a "VHS Index Search System" that automatically records begin scanning an index marl< on the tape every time you start a recording. During enter specific index number playback you can locate the program you want to play by the number of index marks or by scanning.
Go to the beginning of the program you wish to return to. ZERO SEARCH Press CLEAR twice to reset the counter to 0:00:00. Current tape counter 2:17:25 Continue playing the tape. Press 0:00:00 Press STOR Press SEARCH exit Press SEARCH on the remote until the ZERO SEARCH screen appears on the TV screen.
TIME COUNTER The time counter shows the actual time it takes to record a 0:30:00 program or play back a segment of a recorded tape. It helps Hours locate the beginning or end of programs you taped. The time counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever the tape is ejected from Minutes...
AUDIO SET-UP FEATURES The audio setup features affect your tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through AUDIO menu and are shown in the displays below. Press MENU to bring up the VCR MAiN MENU. MAIN MENU Plus+ Timer...
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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect Your Components from Power Surges • Connect all components before plugging power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. Position Cables Correctly to Avoid...
VCR's OUT TO TV jack and your TV's antenna input. Audio/Video Jacks 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.
CHOOSING A VCR CONNECTION There are several different ways a VCR can be connected ultimately to a TV. You may have a standard "terrestrial" antenna, or perhaps you have cable or satellite service. You might even have more than one of these options and this can make wiring all the pieces correctly together a complex task.
TV WITH RF JACK ONLY Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box This connection assumes: f--..._., • You are connecting antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has only an RF input jack. _ CABLE BOX / ..22222222-22222 This connection provides: TRANSMITTER •...
TV WITH AUDIO/VI DEO JACKS Position Remote-Controllable Cable Box This connection assumes: f--..._., • You are connecting an antenna, cable, or cable box system. • Your television has audiolvideo jacks. _ CABLE BOX / ..22222222-22222 This connection provides: TRANSMITTER •...
TVWITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS CABLE Position Remote-Controllable UNSCRAMBLE PAY CHANNELS ONLY Cable Box This connection assumes: • You are using a cable box only to unscramble premium channels. CABLE BOX 2Z:-22"-2-2222: ..• Your TV has audio/video input jacks. TRANSMITTER This connection provides: SIGNAL •...
TVWITH RF JACK AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Position Remote-Controllable Satellite Receiver This connection assumes: • You have a basic digital satellite system and your TV does not have audio/video input jacks. T ........# SATEWTE RECeVERii This connection provides: • Mono sound playback from VCR, recording from a satellite MCR'S = ===============...
TV WITH AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS AND DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Position Remote-Controllable Satellite Receiver This connection assumes: • You have an advanced digital satellite system and your TV T ........has audio/video input jacks. SATEWTE RECaVERii This connection provides: MCR'S = =============== •...
This section gives you some additional information about the VCR, including a description of the unit's controls and display. This portion of the manual also contains Troubleshooting Tips and a questions and answers area for the COMMERCIALI_I_ADVANCE feature. This information is offered to help to resolve a number...
FRONT PANEL Front Panel Controls (Door Down) Remote Sensor AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO In Jacks Receives signals from another component like a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks. Use INPUT to select L2 to record from these jacks. CHANNEL Up •...
DISPLAY PANEL VCR SLP Hi-Fi SAP STEREO p I nu. RR. RR.RnAM cn3 uu.uu, uu PM Functions Clock/Counter Cassette-In Indicator ( _i_ ) Cassette is inserted in VCR. Flashes when timer recording set and no tape in VCR. Clock/Counter Displays current time or time counter or channel numbers when switching channels.
BACK PANEL IN FROM R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VHF/UHE MONO OUT TO TV _c. 4 @ 3CH.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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT COMME RCIAL,,ADVANCE WILL COMMERCIALS BE SCANNED THROUGH ONLY ON PLAYBACK OF RECORDINGS? Yes. The VCR does not rewind and mark commercial segments until after recording is finished. HOW FAST DOES THE COMMERCIAL''ADVANCE VCR SCAN THROUGH THE COMMERCIAL BREAKS? in SLP tape speed, a 3-minute commercial...
RCA, OR GE TV • Press TV to set remote to control a compatible • Check to make sure the remote is programmed to control an ProScan, RCA, or GE TV. POOR OR NO PICTURE FOR NORMAL TV VIEWING •...
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WILL RECORD OR PLAY • Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR. • Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette. • Check to make sure the tape is not broken. • Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
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TAPE PLAYS BACK IN SLOW MOTION • PressPLAYto return to normal playback. CASSETTE WITH SAFETY TAB REMOVED DOES NOT STARTTO PLAY AUTOMATICALLY • Check to make sure the Auto Play ON/OFF feature is set to ON. TIMER OR TAPE INDICATOR FLASH ES •...
SEARCH different models. Below are some steps to try: • If your TV brand is RCA, GE, or PROSCAN, press the TV button on the remote control that came with the VCR. Then press the INPUT button on the remote.
LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: 90 days for labor charges. One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever...
Lets you control two VCRs simultaneously with a single remote. Useful when making a copy of a video tape. A/V Cables & Jacks Commonly called "RCA-type" cables. Improves picture and sound quality. Required for stereo audio. Code Search Simplifies programming...
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Date and time setting IN (FROM ANT) jack 4, 21, 36, 60, 65, 70 Design specifications Included accessories Digital satellite receiver setup Index search Display panel Displays, on screen Indicators in display panel Dual remote with AutoEdit INFO button 17, 25, 55 DVD button INPUT button 5, 25, 31, 36, 68, 75...
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UNRECOGNIZED NUMBER... message Variable speed search 52 VCR button 5 VCRfunction buttons 25-26 VCR indicator 21, 35, 69 VCR MAIN MENU 5, 8, 11, 13, 17, 20, 31, 34, 46, 56 VCR Plus+ channel list menu 32 recording 32 system channel numbers 18 VCR PLUS+menu 32 worksheet for channels 19 VCR Plus+ System...
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If your VCR needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Service Center from the yellow pages. Please do not 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.