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8Setting Up the VCRUsing the Menus to SetUp FeaturesYou set up features by using the menu system as discussedin the previous section. Each feature tha

9Setting Up the VCRSetup for a DigitalSatellite ReceiverWith this setup, the VCR turns on an RCA, ProScan, or GEsatellite receiver antenna and tunes i

10Setting Up the VCR SAT SETUPThe VCR will nowreceive all signalsfrom the SAT receiveron channel 03.Press MENU to continue5. Press MENU and ente

11Setting Up the VCRCable Box SetupAll channels: enter two numbers foroutput channel of your cable box orpress INPUT for Video Input.Only SOME channel

12Setting Up the VCRABC ... 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 053Antronix ... 008, 009Archer ...

13Setting Up the VCRDetect AutomaticallyA strong cable or antenna signal inyour area may cause Auto Detect tomis-detect. If this should happen,select

14Setting Up the VCRSelecting ChannelsThe CHANNEL + and - buttons accessthose channels which are active inyour VCR channel list.You can still access c

15Setting Up the VCRAuto Clock InfoWith a cable box, the VCR will notreset the clock after a power outageunless the cable box is set to thechannel car

16Setting Up the VCRSpring forward; Fall backIn the Spring, Daylight-Savingsbegins on the first Sunday in April.Because the clock automaticallychanges

17Setting Up the VCRTime/Date DisplayPressing INFO displays the time anddate on the screen temporarily. VCR MAIN MENU1 VCR Plus+2 Timer Recordings

iCautionsSafety InformationTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUA

18Setting Up the VCRVCR Plus+® GOLDProgramming SystemThe VCR Plus+ GOLD programming system makes VCR setup automatic by setting and updating the clock

19Setting Up the VCRSee next page for Canadian ListTwo-Digit VCR Plus+ SystemChannel Numbers forCable TV (U.S. List)35 American Movie Classics39 Arts

20Setting Up the VCRChannel NumberYou Receivethe Station On* * Check your local or cable listing for the channel number you receive this station on.*

21Setting Up the VCRAdditional Set Up Features inthe PREFERENCES MenuThe features in this section are all accessed through thePREFERENCES menu.1. Pres

22Setting Up the VCR PREFERENCES1 Remote Control: VCR22 Auto Play: ON3 Auto TV/VCR: ON4 EnergySaver: 2:005 Front Panel: AUTO6 Tape Speed: SLP7

23Setting Up the VCREnergySaverBy default, this VCR automatically turns off after two hoursof inactivity. Press 4 to change the time delay or to disab

24Setting Up the VCRSet Auto RepeatA tape can be set to play the same segment over and over in arepeating loop with the Set Auto Repeat feature. Set A

25VCR BasicsLearn the Basics To GetYou StartedThese VCR basics should be enough for you to beginenjoying your VCR. Learning the remote controlfunction

26VCR BasicsRemote ButtonsYour backlit remote has a light button ( ) that glows inthe dark. Press this button to light the buttons on theremote. The r

27VCR BasicsVCR Function ButtonsANTENNA Switches the picture signal so that it eithercomes from the VCR or cable/antenna system. Turns VCRindicator

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28VCR BasicsREVERSE Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.Searches backward through a tape during playback. Startsslow motion during play-pause an

29VCR BasicsPlaying a Tape1. Tune the TV to your VCR viewing channel (3, 4, or TV’svideo input--see “How to Find Your TV’s Video InputChannel”in the R

30VCR BasicsRecordingIf you want to record something that you’re watching, youcan use basic recording. For more detailed information,refer to the “Rec

31RecordingSeveral RecordingOptionsNow that you’ve gone through the necessary steps tooperate your VCR, it’s time to look at the differentrecording fe

32RecordingRecording FeaturesThere are four ways to record programs:• Recording lets you press one button to start recordinga program (See VCR Basics

33RecordingTimer RecordingYou can set up as many as eight timer recording programs.1. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU. VCR MAIN MENU1 VCR

34Recording6. Review the information to make sure it is correct, andthen press MENU to save.Program 1 (One Time)Channel 104 CableStart Time 08:00 P

35Recording3. Enter the PlusCode® programming number shown inyour local television programming guide. VCR PLUS+Enter PlusCode Number (from TV

36RecordingStopping a Timer RecordingTo stop or cancel a timer recording in progress (even anexpress recording):• Press and hold the STOP button for s

37Recording4. Press the SPEED button on the remote if you want tooverride the preferred Tape Speed setting. The tapespeed indicator appears on the TV

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38RecordingUsing Two VCRs for Copying andEditing TapesUse one VCR as the playback VCR and the other as therecording VCR.1. Turn on the TV and VCRs.2.

39RecordingUsing Dual Remote withAutoEditUse this VCR as the playback VCR and set it to respond toVCR2 on the remote as described in Setting Up the VC

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41Program the RemoteControlling yourother components...The remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can beprogrammed to control other brands of remotecontrol

42Program the RemoteAbout Programming theRemoteThe universal remote’s TV and SAT•CABLE buttons can beprogrammed to control other brands of remote cont

43Program the RemoteTo cancel Code Search, press and hold CLEAR until theLED turns off.There are 20 total sets of codes. If the device does notturn of

44Program the RemoteYou’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote to control anauxiliary component.ON OFFCH+CH-PLAYREVERSEFORWARDAUXProgramming

45Program the RemoteTVABEX ... 1172Admiral ...

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47OTHER FEATURESFeatures to EnhanceVCR Operation• COMMERCIAL ADVANCE• MOVIE ADVANCE• Picture Search Options• Tracking• Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking• Time Co

First Things First3Welcome To YourNew VCR...To help you get started using your VCR with aslittle reading as possible, we’ve put all the basicinformati

48OTHER FEATURESCOMMERCIAL ADVANCE®COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is patented technology that detects andmarks most commercials on your tape for any recording tha

49OTHER FEATURES PREFERENCES1 Remote Control: VCR12 Auto Play: ON3 Auto TV/VCR: ON4 EnergySaver: 2:005 Front Panel: AUTO6 Tape Speed: SLP7 Set

50OTHER FEATURESCOMMERCIAL ADVANCE PlaybackPress 2 to switch between Playback: AUTO and MANUAL.• Select AUTO to have the VCR automatically advancethro

51OTHER FEATURESMOVIE ADVANCE works only oncassettes recorded in the SP speedwith the safety tab removed.MOVIE ADVANCE is a registered trademark of Au

52OTHER FEATURESPreview Search NoteAny time during the preview searchmode, pressing SEARCH will reversethe search direction. MOVIE ADVANCESearchin

53OTHER FEATURESPicture Search OptionsThe most basic way to search during playback is using theFORWARD or REVERSE buttons on the remote. This sectionc

54OTHER FEATURES INDEX SEARCHSearching forindex number 12...Press STOP to cancel INDEX SEARCHSearching forindex marks...Press STOP to cancel

55OTHER FEATURESLocking Your VCRIf a timer recording is programmed,make sure your VCR is turned off.Locking your VCR prevents the VCRfrom being accide

56OTHER FEATURES3. Press FORWARD (FWD) to forward the tape until thetime counter reads 0:30:00.4. Press STOP. This is the approximate end of the progr

57OTHER FEATURESReceptionSome TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or asecond audio program (SAP) which offers a secondlanguage. The Reception

First Things First4Step 1: What’s in the Box?The following items come packed in the box:• VCR• Remote control• RF coaxial cableSTEP 2: Install Batteri

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59ConnectionsThings to Know BeforeConnecting ComponentsProtect Your Componentsfrom Power Surges• Connect all components before plugging any powercords

60ConnectionsConnecting Your VCRRefer to these pages to help you connect your VCR.Jacks and CablesRF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)The RF jacks pro

61ConnectionsChoosing a VCR ConnectionThere are several different ways to connect your VCR,depending on whether or not you have cable service, if youh

62ConnectionsVCRTVANT. INRF OUTCH.VIDEOAUDIOOUTINRL3 4CABLE/ANTENNACABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNATV With RF Jack OnlyThis connection assumes:• You ar

63ConnectionsTVVCRANT. INRF OUTCH.VIDEOAUDIOOUTINRL3 4CABLE/ANTENNACABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNAINPUT 1 VIDEORL/MONO S-VIDEOAUDIOOUTPUTRLINPUT 2 VID

64ConnectionsVCR2-WAY SPLITTERCABLECABLE BOXANT. INRF OUTCH.VIDEOAUDIOOUTINRL3 4TVCABLE/ANTENNAINPUT 1 VIDEORL/MONO S-VIDEOAUDIOOUTPUTRLINPUT 2 VID

65ConnectionsTV With RF Jack and Digital SatelliteReceiverThis connection assumes:• You have a basic digital satellite receiver and your TVdoes not ha

66ConnectionsTV With Audio/Video Jacks andDIGITAL Satellite ReceiverThis connection assumes:• You have an advanced digital satellite receiver and your

67Appendix: referenceThis section gives you some additionalinformation about the VCR, including adescription of the unit’s controls and displays.You w

First Things First5STEP 5: Tune THE TVTune the TV to the VCR viewing channel. The VCR viewingchannel is channel 3 or 4 or the TV’s video line input.•

68Appendix: referenceFront Panel DiagramAUDIO (LEFT MONO, RIGHT) and VIDEO INPUT Jacks Receives signals from anothercomponent, such as a VCR or camco

69Appendix: referenceDisplay Panel DiagramTime, Channel Number, Line Input Indicator (L1 or L2), Tape Speed Indicator, or StatusIndicatorChannel Numbe

70Appendix: referenceBack Panel DiagramCH. 3/4 Switch Selects the channel to which the TV is tunedto see the VCR’s picture (if the VCR is connected u

71Appendix: referenceTroubleshooting TipsNo power• Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.• Check to make sure your connections are

72Appendix: referenceWill not record or play• Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.• Check to mak

73Appendix: referenceVCR makes noise when stopped• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinderinside the VCR will continue to r

74Appendix: referenceIndex and Go-To search features do not operate• Check to see if MOVIE ADVANCE feature is activated.Cannot access MOVIE ADVANCE fe

75Appendix: referenceQuestions and Answers AboutCOMMERCIAl ADVANCEWill commercials be scanned through only on playback of recordings?Yes. The VCR does

76Appendix: referenceSpecificationsFormat: VHSRecord/Playback Video: 4-headSystem: Audio: Stereo record/playback systemVideo Signal System: EIA sta

77Appendix: referenceHow to Find Your TV’sVideo Input ChannelYou need to tune your TV to the Video Input Channel if you areusing the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO

First Things First6If the menu does not appear:• Make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as theCH. 3/4 switch or the TV’s video input channel (s

78Appendix: referenceLimited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• Ninety days

79IndexIndexAAdding/removing channels 14ANT. IN and RF OUT jacks 60, 65ANT. IN jack 4, 5, 6, 22, 38, 68ANTENNA button 23, 27, 36, 61Arrow buttons

80IndexEEDIT button 27, 39Eject 29EnergySaver feature 23Express Recording (XPR) 32FFORWARD button 27, 29, 42, 44, 53, 56Forward, reverse search

81IndexPower surges 59PREFERENCES menu 21, 48Pro-Tect Plus™ Locking 55Problem solving. See Troubleshooting tipsPROGRAMS OVERLAP message 33, 35QQui

82IndexSignal typechanging 14selecting 14Skipping commercials 48Slow-motion search 53SLP (tape speed) 30SLP indicator 67SP (tape speed) 30SP in

83IndexVCR Plus+channel list menu 19, 34channels 18recording 34system channel numbers 19VCR PLUS+ menu 34worksheet for channels 20VCR Plus+ GOLD

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7Setting Up the VCRSetup featuresBelow is a list of features that need to be set up to getthe most out of your VCR. Many of these menus arecovered dur