Philips VCR SV2000 User Manual

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Video  
Cassette  
Recorder  
Owners Manual  
MO DEL SVZ142  
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Introduction 3  
Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.  
This manual has six sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;  
Recording; Playing; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all of the VCR’s  
features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features!  
So read on – and relax.  
Features  
• Auto Return  
• Auto Satellite Link  
• Automatic Channel Setup  
• Automatic Playback Features  
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment  
• Display Panel  
• High Quality (HQ) System  
On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish  
One-Touch Recording  
• Real-Time Counter  
• Remote Control  
• Rental Play  
• Repeat Play  
Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still;  
Slow  
Special Search Functions: Index; Time; Quick Find  
• Timer Recording  
Safety Precautions  
W arning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose  
this equipm ent to rain or m oisture.  
FCC W arning: Any unauthorized changes or m odifica-  
tions to this equipm ent void the users authority to oper-  
ate it.  
This VCR, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system, is compati-  
ble with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.  
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use  
only video cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for  
use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which are labeled  
with the  
mark. The use of tapes that have not been inspected  
for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may result in poor  
picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which  
may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.  
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is  
provided to call the Cable TV system installers attention to  
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides  
guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the  
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.  
Helpful Hint  
Before doing anything else, record  
the VCR’s model and serial numbers  
in the spaces provided on page two.  
These numbers will help us assist  
you if you ever call for help.  
Copyright 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights  
reserved.  
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4 Table of Contents  
Setting Up Your VCR  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 7  
Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9  
Hookups With a Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 13  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15  
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Description of Controls  
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19  
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Basic O perations  
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Recording  
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 29  
Auto Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Auto Satellite Link Using a Satellite Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Playing  
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Rental Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Quick Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Automatic Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Inform ation You May Need  
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 43  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
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Before Using Your VCR 5  
Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control  
1
1
Rem ove the battery com partm ent lid on the bottom of the  
remote control by sliding the lid in the direction of the arrow.  
2
2
3
Insert two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with  
their and – ends aligned as indicated.  
+
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.  
Using the Rem ote Control  
Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor (see page  
21) when using the remote control to operate the VCR.  
Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.  
Erasure Prevention  
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings  
are not erased accidentally.  
1
2
1
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriv-  
er.  
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.  
VCR m aintenance  
In this VCR, use only tapes with the  
mark.  
Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from  
the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the VCR.  
Removable labels like these can jam the VCR.  
Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s per-  
formance. The video heads will eventually require cleaning or  
replacement. Cleaning or replacement of the video heads  
should be performed by an authorized service center.  
Helpful Hints  
The remote control and its batteries  
are supplied.  
• Do not mix alkaline and man-  
ganese batteries.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries.  
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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System  
The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a  
Cable Box or Direct Broadcast System , please refer to pages eight - nine. If you have a Stereo  
TV, please go to page 10. After you hook up the VCR, please go to page 11 to turn on the  
VCR.  
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
75  
ANT  
CABLE  
/
OR  
Antenna In Jack  
(on back of TV)  
Cable  
(75 ohm)  
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN jack of your VCR.  
Back of VCR  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
OR  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
Cable  
VIDEO  
(75 ohm)  
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Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (contd) 7  
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the O UT jack on the back of the  
VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on  
type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type is sup-  
plied.)  
Antenna  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
or Cable  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
ANT  
IN  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
75  
ANT  
CABLE  
/
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
Antenna In Jack  
(on back of TV)  
exam ple only  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
RF coaxial cable  
4
Plug in the TV and the VCR.  
5
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used or least used in your area. To operate your VCR with your TV, set  
the TV to the sam e channel. For example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4  
switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on channel 3.  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
CH 4  
or  
CH 3  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
ANT  
IN  
CH3 / CH4  
Switch  
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
6
You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 11 before turning on the  
VCR.  
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8 Hookups With a Cable Box  
This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box, VCR, and  
TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available.  
3. Use a second RF  
coaxial cable to con-  
nect the OUT jack on  
the VCR to the TV’s  
ANTENNA IN Jack.  
1. Connect a Cable signal to  
the IN Jack on the Cable Box.  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to  
connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box to  
the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCR.  
ANTENNA IN Jack  
Back of TV  
(example only)  
Recording and Viewing a Scram bled or  
Unscram bled Channel  
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will  
appear), use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons to set the  
VCR to the Cable Box output channel (channel 03 or 04).  
CHANGED  
INSERT NEW  
PAGE  
2
Set the TV to the sam e channel to which you set the  
VCR.  
3
Select the channel you want to watch or record at the  
Cable Box.  
W atching TV W ith the VCR O ff  
Use the TV channel selector to set the TV to the Cable  
Box output channel (channel 03 or 04). Then, select the  
channel you want to watch at the Cable Box.  
Helpful Hints  
Tim er Recordings  
With this connection, you may set a timer recording as described  
on pages 26 - 29. However, remember the following:  
You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a  
time.  
Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box output channel  
(channel 03 or 04).  
When you enter the channel you want to record, select chan-  
nel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box output channel). (This is step 7 on  
page 28.)  
Set your Cable Box to the channel you want to record.  
Leave the Cable Box on while you are recording.  
• With this hookup, channels cannot  
be changed using the VCR remote  
control. You must select channels at  
the Cable Box.  
You can not view a channel other  
than the one you are recording (the  
instructions on page 32 do not work  
with this hookup).  
You cannot program channels with  
this hookup (as discussed on page  
12).  
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Hookups With a Cable Box (contd) 9  
This connection allows you to program an unattended recording of m ore than one unscram -  
bled channel and to watch one channel while recording another. After you connect the VCR,  
Cable Box, and TV as shown below, the features on this page will be available.  
1. Connect a Cable  
signal to the VCR’s  
ANT(enna) IN Jack.  
2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect  
the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on the  
Cable Box.  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
TV  
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
Antenna  
In Jack  
3. Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on  
the Cable Box to the Antenna In Jack on the back of the TV.  
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another  
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will  
appear), use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons to select  
the channel you want to record. Start the recording.  
CHANGED  
INSERT NEW  
PAGE  
2
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.  
3
Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable Box  
output channel (channel 03 or 04).  
4
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box.  
Playing a Tape  
1
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR position  
(the VCR/TV light will appear).  
2
Make sure the Cable Box is on the sam e channel as the  
VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.  
3
Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable Box  
output channel (channel 03 or 04).  
Helpful Hint  
You cannot record scrambled chan-  
nels with this connection.  
4
Press the PLAY button to play the tape.  
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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV  
antenna or  
cable to  
ANT(enna)  
IN Jack  
1
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
Audio and Video  
IN Jacks on TV  
VIDEO (yellow) and  
AUDIO (white) OUT Jacks  
Video Cable  
2
Audio Cable  
3
Audio and Video cables are not supplied.  
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack  
on the back of the VCR.  
2
Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO O UT Jack on  
the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the  
video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.  
3
Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO O UT Jack  
on the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of  
the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV.  
(If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks, you must use a  
Ysplitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV’s  
left and right channels.)  
4
Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please  
refer to your TV owners manual for details.  
Helpful Hint  
This hookup will not give you stereo  
sound. To get stereo sound, use the  
connections on pages six - seven  
and select the channel to be viewed  
at the TV (with the VCR turned off).  
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Turning on Your VCR 11  
Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in  
the remote control and the VCR and TV are connected (see  
pages five - 10).  
You can not set up channels if you are using a Cable Box/DBS.  
The instructions on this page only work when you turn on the  
VCR for the first time. If there is a power failure or if the VCR  
is unplugged for more than one minute, you may need to repeat  
the instructions on this page.  
Turn on the TV.  
2
1
1
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
Press the PO W ER button. The POWER light and the VCR/TV  
light will appear.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
CHANNEL  
Turn on the TV. Set it to the sam e channel as the  
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. The menu shown  
below will appear.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
[ON]  
RESET MEMORY  
4
3
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
5
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button to select  
ENGLISH or ESPAÑO L. [ON] will appear beside your choice.  
4
Press the F.FW D button or the MENU button. TUNER SET  
UP will appear on-screen.  
TUNER SET UP  
5
Press the MENU button, the F.FW D button, or the  
REW IND button to begin autom atic channel setup.  
TUNER SET UP will flash on-screen. The VCR will memorize all  
available channels, so when you use the CHANNEL o/p buttons,  
youll only scan through channels that you receive. When channels  
are set up, the TV will go to the lowest channel available.  
(If you try to set up channels when there is no antenna or cable  
connected to the VCR, programming will appear to take place.  
Eventually, TUNER SET UP will appear on-screen steadily, and  
channel programming will stop. Connect an antenna or cable to  
the VCR, then press the MENU button, the F.FWD button, or the  
REWIND button again. Channel programming will begin again.)  
Helpful Hints  
If you do not see any on-screen dis-  
plays when you turn on the VCR,  
check your hookups, then try again.  
If you still do not see any on-screen  
displays, follow the steps under  
Automatic Channel Setup” on page  
12 and “Language Selection” on  
page 16.  
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12 Automatic Channel Setup  
Although your VCR may automatically set up the channels you  
receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets  
you set up channels again. Make sure:  
The VCR is on and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will  
appear on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV  
button once.)  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE  
m enu appears.  
INITIALIZE  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
CHANNEL SET UP  
SETTING CLOCK  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CHANNEL  
0
+100  
2
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press the F.FW D but-  
ton.  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
CHANNEL SET UP  
1
3
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
2
4
TV  
CATV  
[ON]  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
ADD/DELETE CH  
3
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
point to TV (if you have an antenna) or CATV (if you  
have a cable connection).  
4
Press the F.FW D button once or twice. [ON] will appear  
beside your selection, then the VCR will memorize all available  
channels. When setup is complete, the lowest channel you receive  
will appear on-screen.  
Helpful Hints  
Line Input mode will always be  
stored in the VCR’s memory as  
channel 00. When you select chan-  
nel 00 with the CHANNEL o/p  
buttons or the Number buttons,  
AUX will appear on-screen.  
You can not program channels if  
you are using a Cable Box/DBS.  
Details are on pages eight - nine.  
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Automatic Channel Setup (contd) 13  
Adding/Deleting Channels  
The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be  
deleted from the memory. You also may add new channels into  
the memory. Make sure:  
The VCR is on and in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE  
m enu appears.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press the F.FW D but-  
ton.  
CHANNEL  
CHANNEL SET UP  
1
5
4
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
TV  
CATV  
[ON]  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
ADD/DELETE CH  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
6
5
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
3
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select ADD/DELETE CH. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
ADD / DELETE CH  
0 2 (TV)  
4
Press the Num ber buttons, the PLAY button, or the  
STO P button repeatedly until your desired channel num -  
ber appears.  
2-3  
5
Press the F.FW D button or the REW IND button so that  
ADD or DELETE flashes on-screen.  
6
W hile your choice is flashing, press the CO UNTER  
RESET/EXIT button. The channel you added or deleted will  
appear. The channel will be added or deleted, whichever was  
flashing on-screen when you exited the menu.  
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14 Setting the Clock  
Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure:  
The VCR is on and in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE  
m enu appears.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select SETTING CLO CK. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
CHANNEL  
SETTING CLOCK  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
MONTH DAY  
– – – –  
YEAR  
– – – –  
/
SEARCH  
QUICK-  
FIND  
TIME  
INDEX  
HOUR MINUTE  
– – – –  
AM/PM  
– –  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
:
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
1
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
W hile the MO NTH space is flashing, press the PLAY but-  
ton or the STO P button repeatedly until the desired  
m onth appears. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
SETTING CLOCK  
MONTH DAY  
0 3 – –  
YEAR  
– – – –  
/
HOUR MINUTE  
– – – –  
AM/PM  
– –  
:
4
2-5  
W hile the DAY space is flashing, press the PLAY button  
or the STO P button repeatedly until the desired day  
appears. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
Helpful Hints  
SETTING CLOCK  
MONTH DAY  
0 3 0 1  
YEAR  
– – – –  
/
To reset the clock, follow steps 1 -  
2 above. Select the information you  
want to change using the F.FWD  
button or the REWIND button.  
When the desired information is  
flashing, use the PLAY button or the  
STOP button to enter the correct  
information. Press the COUNTER  
RESET/EXIT button to exit.  
HOUR MINUTE  
– – – –  
AM/PM  
– –  
:
5
W hile the YEAR space is flashing, press the PLAY button  
or the STO P button repeatedly until the desired year  
appears. Press the F.FW D button. The day of the week will  
appear automatically.  
To display the time, press the DIS-  
PLAY button repeatedly until the  
time appears on-screen.  
SETTING CLOCK  
MONTH DAY  
0 3 0 1  
YEAR  
1 9 9 8  
/
Power failures that last for more  
than one minute can cause you to  
lose your clock setting.  
HOUR MINUTE  
– – – –  
AM/PM  
– –  
:
Press the REWIND button to go  
back one step from the current step  
during steps 4 - 8.  
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Setting the Clock (contd) 15  
6
W hile the HO UR space is flashing, press the PLAY button  
or the STO P button repeatedly until the desired hour  
appears. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
SETTING CLOCK  
MONTH DAY  
0 3 0 1  
YEAR  
SUN 1 9 9 8  
/
HOUR MINUTE  
0 5 – –  
AM/PM  
– –  
:
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
7
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
W hile the MINUTE space is flashing, press the PLAY but-  
ton or the STO P button repeatedly until the desired  
m inute appears. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
CHANNEL  
SETTING CLOCK  
0
+100  
MONTH DAY  
0 3 0 1  
YEAR  
SUN 1 9 9 8  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
/
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
HOUR MINUTE  
0 5 4 0  
AM/PM  
– –  
:
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
9
8
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
W hile the AM or PM space is flashing, press the PLAY but-  
ton or the STO P button repeatedly to point to AM or PM.  
8
SETTING CLOCK  
MONTH DAY  
0 3 0 1  
YEAR  
SUN 1 9 9 8  
/
HOUR MINUTE  
0 5 4 0  
AM/PM  
:
PM AM  
PM  
9
6-7  
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button or the F.FW D  
button to start the clock.  
Helpful Hint  
If the clock has never been set, the  
SETTING CLOCK menu may  
appear immediately when you press  
the MENU button. If this happens,  
follow the instructions from step 3  
on page 14.  
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16 Language Selection  
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen  
menus and displays. Make sure:  
The VCR is on and in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the INITIALIZE  
m enu appears.  
INITIALIZE  
CHANNEL SET UP  
SETTING CLOCK  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CHANNEL  
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select LANGUAGE SELECT. Then, press the F.FW D but-  
ton.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
QUICK-  
FIND  
TIME  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
INITIALIZE  
4
2
RESET MEMORY  
1
3
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
CHANNEL SET UP  
SETTING CLOCK  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button to select  
ENGLISH or ESPAÑO L. [ON] will appear beside your choice.  
LANGUAGE SELECT  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
[ON]  
4
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit.  
Helpful Hint  
If you accidentally select Spanish  
on-screen displays and need English  
on-screen displays:  
1) Press the MENU button repeatedly  
until the PARA INICIAR menu  
appears.  
2) Press the PLAY button or the STOP  
button repeatedly to choose SELEC.  
IDIOMA, then press the F.FWD but-  
ton.  
3) Press the PLAY button or the STOP  
button to select ENGLISH.  
4) Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT  
button to exit.  
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On-Screen Status Displays 17  
You may access on-screen status displays by pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly. On-screen status  
displays may include the current time, channel, and other information.  
Press the DISPLAY button once. The COUNT on-screen status display will appear for five seconds. After  
five seconds, only the real-time counter will appear on-screen. This counter shows you the elapsed play-  
ing time of the tape (from the point at which the real-time counter was set to zero).  
Press the DISPLAY button once again. The CLOCK on-screen status display will appear for five seconds.  
After five seconds, only the current time will appear on-screen (the clock must be set). (If you are  
watching TV, the current channel number will also appear on-screen.)  
Press the DISPLAY button once again. The on-screen status display will disappear.  
<O FF m ode>  
Press the DISPLAY button once.  
<CO UNT m ode>  
STOP  
SLP  
0:12:34  
Press the DISPLAY button once.  
<CLO CK m ode>  
STOP  
5:40 PM  
CH 02  
Helpful Hints  
Press the DISPLAY  
button once.  
SLP  
If the channel you select has no  
broadcast, the screen will be solid  
blue.  
You may bring up a status display  
at any time by pressing the DIS-  
PLAY button. (The exception is  
when viewing a still picture or a  
slow motion picture, or when  
F.FWD or REWIND is pressed dur-  
ing playback.)  
Channel numbers (when tuned)  
appear on-screen for a few seconds.  
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18 Remote Control Buttons  
PO W ER Button  
Press to turn the VCR on or off.  
Num ber Buttons  
Use to select channels.  
Channels 1 - 9 ●  
To select, press 0, then press the channel number you want. For  
example, to select channel 7, press 0, 7.  
Channels 100 and above ●  
To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits of  
the channel you want. For example, to select channel 117, press  
the +100 button, 1, 7.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SPEED Button  
Press to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP). Details are on  
pages 24 and 44.  
CHANNEL  
Q UICK-FIND Button  
Press to perform a Quick Find. Details are on page 40.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
SLO W Button  
Press during tape playback to view a tape in slow motion. Slow  
speed can be adjusted by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) or  
the REWIND button (slower). Details are on page 35.  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
MENU Button  
Press repeatedly to access menus or to remove menus.  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
DISPLAY Button  
Press repeatedly to view the on-screen status displays. Details are  
on page 17.  
REW IND Button  
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high  
speed. During tape playback, press to rewind the tape while the  
picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 35.  
Press to cancel a timer recording. Details are on page 29. Press to  
go back one step when setting the clock or a timer recording.  
Press to add or delete channel numbers. Details are on page 13.  
RECO RD Button  
Press to start a recording. Details are on page 24.  
PLAY Button  
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Slow, Search, or Still  
mode and to return to normal playback. Details are on page 35.  
Use to enter digits and information when programming a function  
in the on-screen menu (setting the clock, for example). Press to  
select an item in the on-screen menu.  
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Remote Control Buttons (contd) 19  
EJECT Button  
Press to eject the tape.  
VCR/TV Button  
Use to select the signal that your TV receives.  
VCR Position  
Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to  
watch a TV broadcast using the CHANNEL o/p or Number  
buttons.  
TV Position  
Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording anoth-  
er. Details are on page 32.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
CHANNEL o/p Buttons  
Press to scan up or down through the VCR’s channels after the  
channels have been set up. Details are on page 12.  
During slow motion playback, press to adjust the tracking. Details  
are on page 41.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CHANNEL  
TIME SEARCH Button  
Press to perform a Time Search. Details are on page 39.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX SEARCH Button  
Press to perform an Index Search. Details are on page 38.  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
CO UNTER MEMO RY Button  
Press to memorize a tape position at which the real-time counter  
was set to 0:00:00. Details are on page 37.  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
CO UNTER RESET/EXIT Button  
Press to set the real-time counter to zero. Details are on page 37.  
Press to remove menus.  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
STO P Button  
Press to stop the tape.  
Use to enter digits and information when programming a function  
in the on-screen menu (setting the clock, for example). Press to  
select an item in the on-screen menu.  
PAUSE/STILL Button  
During recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Details  
are on page 24. You can not pause a One-Touch Recording. Details  
are on page 25. During tape playback, press to freeze the picture.  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly to advance the picture  
frame by frame. Details are on page 35.  
F.FW D Button  
When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at  
high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape  
while the picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 35. Press to  
add or delete channel numbers. Details are on page 13.  
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20 VCR Display Panel  
VCR Display Panel  
Information about VCR opera-  
tions is displayed here.  
Cassette Com partm ent  
Insert a video cassette tape here.  
PLAY  
REW  
F
FWD  
STOP  
EJECT  
REC/OTR  
PAUSE  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
CST. IN  
TIMER  
REC  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
CST. IN  
TIMER  
REC  
CHANNEL  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
REC(ord) Light  
This light appears during a recording. It  
flashes when a recording is paused.  
PO W ER Light  
This light indicates that the power  
is on.  
TIMER Light  
This light glows when you turn off the power to  
set a timer recording. It also glows during a  
One-Touch Recording. It flashes when you turn  
off the power to set a timer recording if a tape  
has not been placed in the VCR. It flashes when  
all timer recordings have finished.  
VCR/TV Light  
This light appears when the VCR  
is in VCR position.  
CST.IN Light  
This light appears when a tape is in the VCR.  
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Front Panel 21  
F.FW D (Fast Forward) Button  
When tape playback is stopped, press to  
fast forward the tape at high speed.  
During tape playback, press to fast for-  
ward the tape while the picture stays  
on-screen. Details are on page 35.  
Rem ote Sensor  
Receives a signal from your remote  
control so you can operate your  
VCR from a distance.  
PLAY Button  
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release  
Slow, Search, or Still mode and to return to  
normal playback. Details are on page 35.  
PO W ER Button  
Press to turn the VCR  
power on and off.  
STO P/EJECT Button  
Press once to stop the tape. When tape play-  
back is stopped, press to eject the tape.  
REW (ind) Button  
When tape playback is stopped, press  
to rewind the tape at high speed.  
During tape playback, press to rewind  
the tape while the picture stays on-  
screen. Details are on page 35.  
PLAY  
REW  
F FWD  
STOP  
EJECT  
REC/OTR  
PAUSE  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
CST. IN  
TIMER  
REC  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
CHANNEL o/p Buttons  
Press to scan up or down through the  
VCR’s channels.  
TRACKING Function  
During normal tape playback or slow  
motion tape playback, press the CHAN-  
NEL o/p buttons to adjust the track-  
ing. Details are on page 41.  
VCR/TV Button  
Use to select the signal that your  
TV receives.  
VCR Position  
REC(ord)/O TR Button  
Use to watch a tape, to watch a  
program while recording it, or to  
watch a TV broadcast using the  
CHANNEL o/p or Number  
buttons. The VCR/TV light will  
appear when the VCR is in VCR  
position.  
Press once to start a recording. Details are on  
page 24. Press repeatedly to start a One-  
Touch Recording (an immediate recording, 30  
minutes to eight hours long) of the channel  
you are watching. Details are on page 25.  
PAUSE Button  
While recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Press  
a second time to resume normal recording. Details are on page  
24. You can not pause a One-Touch Recording. Details are on  
page 25. During tape playback, press to freeze the picture.  
Press repeatedly to advance the still picture frame by frame.  
Details are on page 35.  
TV Position  
Use to watch TV or to watch  
one program while recording  
another. Details are on page 32.  
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22 Rear Panel  
ANT(enna) IN Jack  
Connect your antenna or cable  
here. Details are on pages six - 10.  
AUDIO IN Jack  
Connect a cable coming from the  
audio out jack of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio source  
here. Details are on page 33.  
AUDIO O UT Jack  
Connect a cable going to the  
audio in jack of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio source  
here. Details are on page 33.  
ANT  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
VIDEO O UT Jack  
Connect a cable going to the video  
in jack of a camcorder, another  
VCR, or an audio-visual source  
(laser disc player, video disc player,  
etc.) here. Details are on page 33.  
CH3/CH4 Switch  
Set to channel 3 or 4  
to use your TV with  
your VCR. Set your  
TV to the same chan-  
nel. Details are on page  
seven.  
VIDEO IN Jack  
AC Power Cord  
Connect to a standard AC outlet  
to supply power to the VCR.  
Connect a cable coming from  
the video out jack of a cam-  
corder, another VCR, or an  
audio-visual source (laser disc  
player, video disc player, etc.)  
here. Details are on page 33.  
O UT Jack  
Use the supplied RF coax-  
ial cable to connect this  
jack to the Antenna In  
Jack on your TV or Cable  
Box/DBS. Details are on  
pages six - nine.  
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Playing 23  
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.  
Turn on the TV.  
1
2
1
Insert a tape.  
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever  
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
2
Insert a tape in the VCR. The POWER and CST.IN lights will  
appear. If the tapes record tab has been removed, the VCR/TV  
light will appear and playback will begin automatically.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
6
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3
CHANNEL  
If playback does not start autom atically, press the  
VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR position (the  
VCR/TV light will appear). Then, press the PLAY button.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
QUICK-  
FIND  
TIME  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
4
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
Press the STO P button to stop playback.  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
5
4
5
Press the REW IND button to rewind the tape.  
6
W hen the tape has finished rewinding, press the EJECT  
button to rem ove the tape.  
Helpful Hints  
If the tape you want to play is  
already in the VCR, make sure the  
VCR power is on and the VCR is in  
VCR position. (Press the VCR/TV  
button so that the VCR/TV light  
appears.) Then, press the PLAY but-  
ton.  
• Other playback options and fea-  
tures are on pages 34 - 41.  
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24 Recording  
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.  
Turn on the TV.  
Insert a tape.  
1
2
1
Turn on the TV; set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the  
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
2
Insert a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in  
the VCR. The POWER and CST.IN lights will appear.  
3
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV light  
appears.  
5
CHANNEL  
4
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed  
appears on-screen. The tape speed will disappear after about  
five seconds.  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
4
6
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
You can change the tape speed while the VCR is recording, but  
some distortion may appear on the tape. Details about tape speed  
are on page 44.  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
7
8
5
Use the CHANNEL o/p buttons or the Num ber buttons  
to select the channel to be recorded.  
6
Press the RECO RD button once to start recording. The  
REC(ord) light will appear. If the tape is missing the record tab,  
the VCR will eject the tape.  
Helpful Hints  
• Other recording options are on  
pages 25 - 33.  
The VCR will record in a preset vol-  
ume.  
7
To pause the recording (for exam ple, during com m er-  
cials), press the PAUSE/STILL button once. The REC(ord)  
light will flash.  
Pause mode will automatically  
switch to Stop mode after five min-  
utes to protect the VCR and the  
tape from damage. When a record-  
ing is paused, you may review the  
time remaining with the marks  
on-screen. Each mark equals one  
minute remaining. During the last  
minute of paused recording, the ■  
mark will flash.  
To resum e recording, press the RECO RD button or the  
PAUSE/STILL button again. The REC(ord) light will appear.  
8
Press the STO P button to stop recording.  
If any menu is activated on the TV  
screen, the RECORD button on the  
remote control does not function.  
Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT  
button to remove the menu. Then,  
press the RECORD button.  
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One-Touch Recording 25  
The One-Touch Recording function allows you to program an  
immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before  
you begin, make sure:  
Channels are set up.  
The desired recording speed (SP, LP, SLP) has been selected  
with the SPEED button.  
Press the REC(ord)/OTR  
button on the VCR repeat-  
edly.  
2
There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tapes record tab is  
intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).  
The VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it  
does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
Starting an O TR  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
Use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons or the Num ber but-  
tons to select the channel you want to record.  
CHANNEL  
1
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
QUICK-  
FIND  
TIME  
INDEX  
2
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button on the VCR repeatedly  
until the desired recording length (30 m inutes to eight  
hours) appears in the upper left corner of the screen.  
Recording will begin immediately.  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
OTR (0:30)  
Stopping an O TR  
To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the STOP but-  
ton on the remote control. To cancel the OTR but continue  
recording, press the REC(ord)/OTR button on the VCR repeat-  
edly until REC appears in the upper left corner of the screen.  
Helpful Hints  
To change the recording length  
while an OTR is in progress, press  
the REC(ord)/OTR button on the  
VCR repeatedly until the desired  
length appears on-screen.  
You can not pause recording during  
an OTR.  
If the preset time for a timer  
recording comes up during an OTR,  
the OTR has priority. The timer  
recording will not occur.  
To show the time remaining for an  
OTR, press the DISPLAY button.  
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26 Timer Recording  
Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro-  
grams while youre away from home. You can program up to  
seven timer recordings. For each one, the VCR will turn itself on,  
record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin make  
sure:  
Channels are set up.  
The clock is set.  
There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tapes record tab is  
intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).  
The VCR is on and in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once. (When  
you finish programming the timer recording, you must turn off  
the VCR.)  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
Press the MENU button until the TIMER PRO GRAM-  
MING m enu appears. Program numbers that do not have a  
timer recording stored will flash.  
CHANNEL  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
TIMER PROGRAMMING  
PROG. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
DATE  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
START TIME  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
END TIME  
CHANNEL  
REC SPEED  
RESET MEMORY  
1
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select a program num ber. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
(If you select a program number that already has a timer recording  
stored, information about that program will appear. Press the  
PLAY button or the STOP button to select another program num-  
ber.)  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
1
DATE  
– – / – –  
– – : – – – –  
– – : – – – –  
– –  
START TIME  
END TIME  
CHANNEL  
REC SPEED  
2-3  
– –  
3
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select a O NCE, DAILY, or W EEKLY recording. W hen the  
arrow is beside your choice, press the F.FW D button.  
ONCE - The VCR will record a TV program on any day you  
choose, up to 12 months away.  
DAILY - The VCR will record a TV program at the same time  
on the same channel every day, Monday through Sunday.  
WEEKLY - The VCR will record a TV program at the same time  
on the same channel every week, for example, every Monday.  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
1
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
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Timer Recording (contd) 27  
4
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly  
until the desired m onth appears. Then, press the F.FW D  
button.  
Next, press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeat-  
edly until the desired day appears. Then, press the  
F.FW D button.  
The day of the week will appear automatically. You can not pro-  
gram the VCR to record more than one year in advance.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
1
DATE  
0 5 / 0 6 WED  
– – : – – – –  
– – : – – – –  
– –  
START TIME  
END TIME  
CHANNEL  
REC SPEED  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
– –  
CHANNEL  
5
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
Enter the recording’s start time.  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly  
until the desired hour appears. Press the F.FW D button.  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly  
until the desired m inute appears. Press the F.FW D but-  
ton.  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
Finally, press the PLAY button or the STO P button to  
point to AM or PM. AM or PM will flash beside the tim e.  
Press the F.FW D button.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
1
DATE  
0 5 / 0 6 WED  
0 7 : 3 0 P M  
– – : – – – –  
– –  
START TIME  
END TIME  
CHANNEL  
REC SPEED  
– –  
AM  
PM  
4-6  
6
Repeat the procedure in step 5 to set the recordings end  
tim e.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
1
DATE  
0 5 / 0 6 WED  
0 7 : 3 0 P M  
0 8 : 3 0 P M  
– –  
START TIME  
END TIME  
CHANNEL  
REC SPEED  
– –  
AM  
PM  
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28 Timer Recording (contd)  
7
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly  
until the desired channel num ber appears. Then, press  
the F.FW D button.  
If you are using a standard antenna/cable hookup (as shown on  
pages six - seven), select the channel of the TV program you  
want to record.  
If you are recording from line input, select AUX.  
If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, select the Cable Box/DBS  
output channel (03 or 04). Select the channel you want to  
record at the Cable Box/DBS. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for  
the timer recording. Details are on page eight.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
10  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
1
DATE  
0 5 / 0 6 WED  
0 7 : 3 0 P M  
0 8 : 3 0 P M  
16  
CHANNEL  
START TIME  
END TIME  
CHANNEL  
REC SPEED  
0
+100  
– –  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
8
9
8
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select a tape speed. The arrow will appear beside your choice.  
The selected tape speed will flash beside REC SPEED.  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM NUMBER  
1
7
DATE  
0 5 / 0 6 WED  
0 7 : 3 0 P M  
0 8 : 3 0 P M  
1 6  
START TIME  
END TIME  
CHANNEL  
REC SPEED  
S P  
SP  
LP  
SLP  
9
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button.  
10  
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR. The TIMER  
light will appear. (The TIMER light will flash if there is not a tape in  
the VCR.)  
Helpful Hints  
The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu  
will not appear at step 1 if the  
clock is not set. Follow the steps on  
pages 14 - 15 to set the clock.  
Enter the information while the  
space is flashing.  
If a timer recording will take place several hours or days from  
now, you may use the VCR until time for the timer recording. Just  
make sure you turn off the VCR about five minutes before the  
scheduled start time.  
Press the REWIND button to go  
back one step from the current step  
during steps 2-8.  
To stop a started timer recording,  
press the STOP/EJECT button on  
the VCR.  
The VCR m ust be off for a  
tim er recording to take  
place! Make sure a tape is in  
the VCR.  
More Helpful Hints are on  
page 42.  
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Timer Recording (contd) 29  
To cancel a timer recording  
Cancelling a Tim er Recording  
1
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
Press the MENU button so that the TIMER PRO GRAM-  
MING m enu appears.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
CHANNEL  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button until the pro-  
gram num ber you want to cancel appears on-screen.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
3
4
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
W hile the program num ber is flashing, press the  
REW IND button to cancel the tim er recording.  
RESET MEMORY  
1
3
2
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
4
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit.  
Correcting a Tim er Recording  
If you need to correct a timer recording after you have finished  
setting the program, follow these steps. Make sure the VCR is on  
and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it does  
not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
To correct a timer recording  
1
Press the MENU button so that the TIMER PRO GRAM-  
MING m enu appears.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button until the  
tim er recording you want to correct appears on-screen.  
CHANNEL  
3
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
Select the inform ation you want to change using the  
F.FW D button. Press the REW IND button to go back one  
step. (There is an exception. Do not press the REWIND button  
while the program number is flashing. If you do, you will cancel  
the timer recording completely.)  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
5
3
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
1
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
4
W hile the inform ation is flashing, enter the correct infor-  
m ation by pressing the PLAY button or the STO P button.  
5
2&4  
W hen all the inform ation is correct, press the CO UNTER  
RESET/EXIT button to exit. Turn off the VCR before the  
tim er recording.  
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30 Auto Return  
Follow the steps below to make the VCR rewind to the beginning  
of the programs after it has finished all timer recordings. Make  
sure:  
The VCR is on and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the VCR SET  
UP m enu appears.  
VCR SET UP  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
AUTO RETURN  
CHANNEL  
2
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select AUTO RETURN.  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
1
2
VCR SET UP  
4
3
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
AUTO RETURN  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
Press the F.FW D button so that [AUTO ] appears next to  
AUTO RETURN on-screen.  
VCR SET UP  
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
AUTO RETURN  
[AUTO]  
4
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit.  
Remember to turn off the VCR before the timer recording. When  
all the timer recordings are completed, the TIMER light will flash  
and the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning of the record-  
ed programs.  
Helpful Hints  
If additional timer recordings are  
programmed to take place later,  
the Auto Return function will not  
operate until all the programs are  
recorded.  
To cancel this function, follow steps  
1 - 2 above. At step 3, press the  
F.FWD button so that [AUTO] no  
longer appears beside AUTO  
RETURN. Press the COUNTER  
RESET/EXIT button to exit.  
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Auto Satellite Link Using a Satellite Tuner 31  
If you connect your VCR to a satellite tuner that has the  
Electronic Program Guide, the VCR will turn itself on, record,  
then turn itself off. First, read the owners manual of your satellite  
tuner; then, follow these steps to set up your VCR. Before you  
begin:  
Use audio and video cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO IN  
jacks on the back of the VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks  
on the satellite tuner.  
Set the program to  
be recorded on the  
satellite tuner.  
1
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
Press the SPEED button to select the desired tape speed (SP,  
LP, or SLP).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CHANNEL  
1
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
Set the program to be recorded on the satellite tuner.  
See your satellite tuner owners m anual for details.  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
2
3
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
2
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the VCR SET  
UP m enu appears.  
4
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
VCR SET UP  
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
AUTO RETURN  
Helpful Hints  
3
To exit a stand-by mode of the  
Auto Satellite Link, press the  
POWER button to turn on the VCR.  
The VCR sets SATELLITE LINK to  
OFF automatically.  
To stop an Auto Satellite Link  
recording that is in progress, press  
the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.  
If the preset time for an Auto  
Satellite Link comes up during a  
timer recording, the timer recording  
has priority.  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select SATELLITE LINK.  
4
Press the F.FW D button so that [O N] appears beside  
SATELLITE LINK. After one second, the VCR will turn itself  
off and the TIMER light will appear on the VCR display panel.  
If a program has copy guard pro-  
tection, it may not record clearly.  
If noise appears on the TV screen  
when you view a program, connect  
the satellite tuner directly to the TV.  
• When you use this feature, the first  
few seconds of a program may not  
be recorded.  
If your satellite tuner has the syn-  
chronized timer feature by the  
broadcasting time of a program,  
refer to the tuners owner’s manual.  
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32 Recording One Channel/Watching Another  
Select the channel you want  
to watch at the TV.  
1
3
4
Press the RECO RD button to start a recording. Details are  
on page 24.  
Set the TV to channel 3 or 4.  
2
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.  
The VCR/TV light will disappear.  
2
5
3
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
Use the TV rem ote control to select the channel you  
want to watch at the TV.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CHANNEL  
4
To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV  
rem ote control to select channel 3 or 4, whichever chan-  
nel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
5
Press the VCR/TV button on the VCR rem ote control to  
put the VCR in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appear.  
The channel being recorded will appear on-screen.  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
1
6
6
To stop recording, press the STO P button.  
Helpful Hint  
If you use a Cable Box/DBS, you  
may not be able to watch one chan-  
nel while recording another. Details  
are on pages eight - nine.  
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Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 33  
1. Audio cable from AUDIO O UT Jack of  
VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jack of VCR 2  
VCR 2 - Recording VCR  
VCR 1 - Playing VCR  
ANT  
ANT  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
CH3  
CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
3. RF coaxial  
cable from VCRs  
O UT Jack to TV’s  
ANTENNA IN  
Jack  
2. Video cable from VIDEO O UT Jack of  
VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2  
1
VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in  
VCR 1. If the tape does not have a record tab, playback begins. If  
this happens, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1 once.  
2
VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2.  
Make sure the record tab is intact (details are on page five). Make  
sure the VCR 2 power is on and VCR 2 is in VCR position. (The  
VCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button  
once.)  
3
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever  
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.  
4
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Press the Num ber  
buttons 0, 0. AUX will appear on-screen.  
5
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Use the SPEED but-  
ton to select SP, LP, or SLP.  
Helpful Hints  
• Unauthorized recording of copy-  
righted television programs, video  
tapes, or other materials may  
infringe on the rights of copyright  
owners and violate copyright laws.  
Audio and video cables are not sup-  
plied.  
The illustration uses two VCRs just  
like yours. Different VCRs may oper-  
ate differently.  
6
Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/O TR  
button on VCR 2 at the sam e tim e.  
7
To stop recording, press the STO P/EJECT button on VCR  
2 once, then stop the tape on VCR 1.  
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34 Repeat Play  
Follow the steps below to program the VCR to play a tape over  
and over. Make sure:  
The VCR is on and is in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will  
appear on the front panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV but-  
ton once.  
There is a tape in the VCR.  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the VCR SET  
UP m enu appears.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
VCR SET UP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
AUTO RETURN  
CHANNEL  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
2
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select AUTO REPEAT.  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
1
2
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
VCR SET UP  
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
AUTO RETURN  
3
Press the F.FW D button so that [O N] appears next to  
AUTO REPEAT on-screen. Tape playback will begin immedi-  
ately. AUTO REPEAT B will appear on-screen briefly.  
(If you are fast forwarding or rewinding the tape, you must first  
press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit, then press the  
PLAY button to begin tape playback.)  
The VCR will play the tape to the end, rewind it, then play it  
again. (TV programming will appear on-screen while the tape is  
rewinding.)  
Helpful Hints  
To cancel AUTO REPEAT, follow  
steps 1 - 2 above. At step 3, press  
the F.FWD button so that [ON] no  
longer appears beside AUTO  
REPEAT. Press the COUNTER  
RESET/EXIT button to exit.  
The COUNTER MEMORY button  
does not function if AUTO REPEAT  
is set to [ON].  
The real-time counter memory is  
cancelled if AUTO REPEAT is set to  
[ON].  
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Special Effects Playback 35  
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)  
1
During tape playback, press and release the F.FW D but-  
ton or the REW IND button. A fast forward or reverse picture  
search will begin.  
2
To return to playback, press the PLAY button.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
CHANNEL  
During tape playback, press the F.FW D button or the  
REW IND button, then press again. The VCR will now search  
in super high speed.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
QUICK-  
FIND  
TIME  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
2
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
To return to playback, press the PLAY button.  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
Viewing a Still Picture  
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A  
still picture will appear on-screen.  
NOTE: You can advance the still picture frame by frame by pressing the  
PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly.  
2
To release the still picture and return to norm al playback,  
press the PLAY button.  
Viewing a Slow Motion Picture  
Helpful Hints  
Slow and Still modes will automati-  
cally switch to Stop mode after five  
minutes to protect the VCR and the  
tape from damage.  
SP/LP/SLP means this feature will  
work with tapes recorded in  
Standard Play, Long Play, or Super  
Long Play.  
1
During tape playback, press the SLO W button. The tape  
will play in slow m otion.  
NOTE: You can control the speed of slow motion playback by pressing  
the F.FWD button (faster) or the REWIND button (slower).  
2
LP/SLP means this feature will work  
with tapes recorded in Long Play or  
Super Long Play. For details about  
tape speed, see page 44.  
To release Slow m ode and return to norm al playback,  
press the PLAY button.  
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36 Rental Play  
This function enables you to improve the picture quality when  
playing worn cassettes such as those rented from a video store.  
Make sure:  
The VCR is on and is in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.  
There is a tape in the VCR.  
1
During tape playback, press the MENU button repeatedly  
until the VCR SET UP m enu appears.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
VCR SET UP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
AUTO RETURN  
CHANNEL  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
2
INDEX  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select RENTAL. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
The m enu will disappear, and RENTAL O N or RENTAL  
O FF will appear on-screen for five seconds. Each press of  
the F.FW D button within five seconds will turn RENTAL  
to O N or O FF.  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
1
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
2
VCR SET UP  
SATELLITE LINK  
AUTO REPEAT  
RENTAL  
AUTO RETURN  
Helpful Hint  
You may only set RENTAL to ON or  
OFF during tape playback.  
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Real-Time Counter Memory 37  
Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a  
tape location you want to refer to later. Make sure:  
The VCR is on and is in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.  
There is a tape in the VCR.  
1
Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would  
like to refer to later. Press the STO P button to stop the  
tape.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button to reset the  
real-tim e counter to zero.  
CHANNEL  
2
3
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
0 : 00 : 00  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
4
1
Press the CO UNTER MEMO RY button so that M appears  
on-screen beside the real-tim e counter.  
M 0 : 00 : 00  
4
To go to a tape location where the real-tim e counter was  
reset to zero, press the REW IND button or the F.FW D  
button when playback is stopped.  
When the tape reaches the point at which the real-time counter  
was reset to zero, the tape will stop.  
Press the PLAY button to watch the tape.  
Helpful Hints  
You may only set the real-time  
counter memory at one location at  
a time. If you set the real-time  
counter to zero at a second loca-  
tion, the previous real-time counter  
to zero setting will be erased.  
To erase the real-time counter  
memory, press the COUNTER  
MEMORY button repeatedly so that  
the M disappears from the screen.  
The COUNTER MEMORY button  
does not function if AUTO REPEAT  
is set to [ON].  
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38 Index Search  
When you make a recording, the VCR places an index mark at the  
beginning of the recording. Essentially, an index mark is a type of  
“bookmark” for your tape. This feature is useful if you have sever-  
al different programs recorded on a single tape.  
You may skip over programs by following the steps below. Before  
you begin, make sure:  
The VCR is on and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
There is a tape in the VCR.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
CHANNEL  
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the SEARCH  
SELECT m enu appears.  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH SELECT  
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
QUICK-FIND  
INDEX SEARCH  
TIME SEARCH  
1
4
3
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select INDEX SEARCH. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
2
3
W ithin 30 seconds, press the PLAY button or the STO P  
button repeatedly until the num ber of program s that you  
want to skip appears beneath INDEX SEARCH on-screen.  
(Example: 03 for three programs)  
4
Helpful Hints  
W hile the num ber of program s is flashing, press the  
REW IND button or the F.FW D button.  
The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of  
the desired program. When the program is reached, the VCR will  
start playback automatically.  
You may also activate the Index  
Search by pressing the INDEX  
SEARCH button. Then, continue  
from step 3.  
Every time an index mark is passed,  
the number of programs beneath  
INDEX SEARCH on-screen decreas-  
es by one.  
• Up to 20 index marks may be  
stored and searched.  
This function is not available during  
recording.  
Press the STOP button to stop the  
search.  
To exit Index Search mode, press  
the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button.  
The time gap between index marks  
should be greater than 1 minute for  
SP recording, 2 minutes for LP  
recording, and 3 minutes for SLP  
recording.  
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Time Search 39  
The Time Search function allows you to go to a specific point on a  
tape. You will enter the exact amount of playback time that you  
wish to skip in order to reach the specified point.  
Make sure:  
The VCR is on and is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will  
appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
There is a tape in the VCR.  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the SEARCH  
SELECT m enu appears.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
SEARCH SELECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
QUICK-FIND  
INDEX SEARCH  
TIME SEARCH  
CHANNEL  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
2
SEARCH  
TIME  
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select TIME SEARCH. Then, press the F.FW D button.  
1
4
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
TIME SEARCH  
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
- : - -  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
2
3
3
W ithin 30 seconds, press the PLAY button or the STO P  
button repeatedly until your desired length of tim e  
appears. (Example: 2:50 for 2 hours 50 minutes) You may also  
press and hold the PLAY button or the STOP button until you  
reach the desired length of time.  
4
W ithin 30 seconds, press the REW IND button or the  
F.FW D button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to  
the specified point. The time counts down on-screen beneath  
TIME SEARCH as the searching progresses. When 0:00 appears  
beneath TIME SEARCH, the VCR will start playback automatically.  
Helpful Hints  
You may also activate the Time  
Search by pressing the TIME  
SEARCH button. Then, continue  
from step 3.  
You can set a Time Search for up  
to 9 hours, 59 minutes (9:59).  
Time Search is not available during  
recording.  
To exit Time Search mode, press  
the COUNTER RESET/EXIT button.  
To cancel a Time Search already in  
progress, press the STOP button.  
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40 Quick Find  
The Quick Find feature locates the beginning of each recording on  
a tape, then plays the first portion of the recording at high speed  
for 30 seconds. After it plays the portion, the VCR fast forwards  
the tape to the next recording. This process is repeated until the  
end of the tape is reached, or until you stop the Quick Find.  
To start a Quick Find, press the QUICK-FIND button on the  
remote control, or follow the steps below.  
1
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the SEARCH  
SELECT m enu appears.  
POWER  
VCR/TV  
EJECT  
SEARCH SELECT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
QUICK-FIND  
INDEX SEARCH  
TIME SEARCH  
CHANNEL  
0
+100  
SPEED  
SLOW  
MENU  
SEARCH  
TIME  
2
QUICK-  
FIND  
INDEX  
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to  
select Q UICK-FIND, then press the F.FW D button. The  
VCR will fast forward the tape to the beginning of the next  
recording. The VCR will play the tape at high speed for 30 sec-  
onds, then go to the next recording.  
DISPLAY  
EXIT  
COUNTER  
RESET MEMORY  
1
3
REWIND  
RECORD  
/ PLAY  
F.FWD  
/ STOP  
PAUSE/STILL  
2
To skip immediately to the beginning of the next recording on the  
tape, press the QUICK-FIND button on the remote control.  
3
To resum e norm al tape playback, press the PLAY button.  
Helpful Hints  
There must be a tape in the VCR.  
This function will not operate during  
a recording.  
To cancel a Quick Find that is in  
progress, press the STOP button.  
• When the end of a tape is reached  
during a Quick Find, the VCR will  
rewind the tape to the beginning,  
eject the tape, and turn itself off. If  
a real-time counter memory is set,  
the VCR will rewind the tape to the  
point at which the real-time counter  
was set to zero, then stop.  
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Automatic Playback Features 41  
Autom atic Playback  
When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto-  
matically. If the tapes record tab is missing, playback will begin. (If  
a timer recording is set, you may have to press the POWER but-  
ton to turn on the VCR. Make sure you turn off the VCR for the  
timer recording later. If you insert a tape without a record tab  
when a timer recording is set, the VCR will eject the tape.)  
Autom atic Rewind, Eject, O ff  
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the  
VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the tape, and  
turn itself off.  
If the real-time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewind  
the tape to the point at which the counter is set to zero, then  
stop. The VCR will not eject the tape or shut itself off.  
Tape Eject  
A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the  
VCR must be plugged in). If a Timer Recording is programmed, a  
tape can only be ejected with the power on. Be sure to insert a  
tape for the Timer Recording, then turn off the VCR power.  
Autom atic Tracking Adjustm ent  
The VCR automatically adjusts tracking to give you the best possi-  
ble picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a  
better picture using the manual tracking controls (see below).  
Manual Tracking  
To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL (o/p) but-  
tons on the VCR during playback.  
NOTES:  
Tracking is returned to automatic tracking adjustment when a tape is  
inserted or when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.  
Automatic tracking adjustment will not work during slow motion play-  
back. Instead, use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or on  
the remote control to reduce noise lines in slow motion playback.  
• Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode.  
• Use the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons on the VCR or on the remote  
control to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.  
Before  
After  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
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42 Helpful Hints  
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before  
requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.  
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of  
your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a  
moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If  
you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our  
representatives will be happy to assist you.  
The VCR has no power.  
Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.  
Make sure the power is turned on.  
A power failure occurred.  
• Follow the steps on page 11 to select a language and set up channels, if necessary. Then, follow the  
steps on pages 14 - 15 to reset the clock.  
• Timer recordings may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. Reprogram the timer record-  
ings. Details are on pages 26 - 29.  
The rem ote control will not operate the VCR.  
• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on page 21.  
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.  
• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.  
The VCR does not respond norm ally to the rem ote control. (For exam ple, the VCR m ay  
change channels m ultiple tim es when you press the CHANNEL o button once.)  
• Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.  
The m otor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop m ode.  
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The  
quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second.  
A TV program cannot be recorded.  
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS, if applicable. Details  
are on pages six - 10.  
Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.  
The VCR will not perform a tim er recording.  
Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 26 - 29.  
Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.  
Make sure the VCR power is off.  
Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 14 - 15.  
• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one  
minute occurs before or during the timer recording, even if the power comes back on afterward. Set up  
channels and reset the clock before re-programming the timer recording(s).  
• Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin.  
• If, after programming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR without inserting a tape, the TIMER light  
will blink. Insert a tape with the record tab intact.  
• Noon is 12 p.m. Midnight is 12 a.m.  
• If the tape runs out before the recording ends, the VCR will stop, eject the tape, and turn itself off. The  
TIMER light will blink.  
• If a tape without a record tab is inserted, the VCR will eject the tape. The TIMER light will blink. Insert a  
tape that allows recording.  
• If the preset time for a timer recording comes up during a One-Touch Recording, the OTR has priority.  
When two timer recordings overlap, the timer recording with the earliest start time will have priority.  
When the earliest program has finished recording, the next program number will begin recording.  
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Helpful Hints (contd) 43  
Tape cannot be rem oved.  
Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.  
You have set a timer recording. Turn on the VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape  
and turn off the VCR for your timer recording.  
Tape cannot be inserted.  
• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.  
Make sure a tape isnt already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT  
button on the remote control.  
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.  
• If a timer recording is set, the VCR will not accept a tape that does not have a record tab. You may only  
insert a tape with the record tab intact.  
VCR ejects the tape when the RECO RD button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned  
off to set a tim er recording.  
Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.  
There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.  
Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on page seven.  
Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV  
button once.)  
Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted.  
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 41.  
TV program s cannot be watched norm ally.  
• Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)  
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details  
are on pages six - 10.  
The reception on all channels is poor.  
You may need to tune your TV again.  
Line Input  
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AUX will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the CHAN-  
NEL (o/p) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.  
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44 Glossary  
AUDIO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR  
which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to  
send audio to another source (OUT).  
Autom atic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR scans  
all available channels and places the ones you receive in its memo-  
ry. Then, when you push the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons, you  
only scan through channels you receive.  
Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.  
Antenna VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF  
(ultra high frequency; channels 14-69).  
Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable  
Box/DBS.  
Cable Box/DBS O utput Channel: Channel 3 or 4.  
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.  
Fram e: a single still picture.  
HQ : high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides  
enhanced picture detail.  
Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-  
bing. The line input channel is always channel 00.  
If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AUX will appear on  
your TV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL (o/p) buttons or  
use the Number buttons to select another channel.  
Mode: a VCR operation.  
O TR: One-Touch Recording; programming a timed recording  
that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours,  
whichever you specify.  
Rem ote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your  
VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.  
RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to  
connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box/DBS, if applicable).  
The supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may also use a  
screw-on type if you prefer.  
Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; viewing a still  
picture; slow motion playback.  
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording.  
SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a  
T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.  
LP (long play) – average tape speed (recording time for a T120  
tape is approximately four hours).  
SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a  
T120 tape is approximately six hours).  
VCR: video cassette recorder.  
VIDEO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR  
which are used to record video from another source (IN) or to  
send video to another source (OUT).  
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Specifications 45  
Video Heads  
Four heads  
Video Signal  
EIA standards; NTSC color  
Antenna  
VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal  
VHF O utput Signal  
Channel 3 or 4 (switchable)  
75 ohms unbalanced  
Power Requirem ent  
120V AC; 60Hz  
Power Consum ption  
16W  
O perating Tem perature  
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)  
Relative Hum idity  
10% to 80%  
W eight  
5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg.)  
Dim ensions  
14-3/16” (W) x 3-1/16” (H) x 9-3/16” (D)  
(360 mm x 92mm x 230mm)  
Tuner Broadcast Channels  
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69  
Cable TV Channels  
2-13  
Midband: A – 1  
Superband: J – W  
Hyperband: A-5 – A-1  
Special Channel: 5A  
Ultraband: 37 – 94, 100 – 125  
NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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46 Limited Warranty  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange. This product must be carried in for repair.  
WHO IS COVERED?  
organization will attempt to provide service  
(although there may be a delay if the appropriate  
spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily  
available).  
You must have proof of purchase to receive war-  
ranty service. A sales receipt or other document  
showing that you purchased the product is consid-  
ered proof of purchase.  
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...  
WHAT IS COVERED?  
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your  
product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be  
Please keep your sales receipt or other document  
showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owners  
manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the origi-  
repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days nal box and packing material in case you need to  
to one year from the day of purchase, all parts will be  
repaired or replaced, but you pay for all labor  
charges. After one year from the day of purchase, you  
pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and  
for all labor charges.  
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are  
covered only for the original warranty period.  
When the warranty on the product expires, the  
warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also  
expires.  
return your product.  
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...  
Please check your owners manual before request-  
ing service. Adjustments of the controls discussed  
there may save you a service call.  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,  
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...  
Take the product to a Philips factory service center  
(see enclosed list) or authorized service center for  
repair. When the product has been repaired, you  
must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may  
keep defective parts.  
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?  
Your warranty does not cover:  
• labor charges for installation or setup of the  
product, adjustment of customer controls on the  
product, and installation or repair of antenna sys-  
tems outside of the product.  
• product repair and/or part replacement because  
of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other  
cause not within the control of Philips Consumer  
Electronics Company.  
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all  
implied warranties, including implied warranties of  
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,  
are limited in duration to the duration of this  
express warranty. Because some states do not  
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)  
• reception problems caused by signal conditions  
or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.  
• a product that requires modification or adapta-  
tion to enable it to operate in any country other  
than the country for which it was designed, man-  
ufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair  
of products damaged by these modifications.  
• incidental or consequential damages resulting  
from the product. (Some states do not allow the  
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages,  
so the above exclusion may not apply to you.  
This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded  
material, whether copyrighted or not copyright-  
ed.)  
• damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or  
tapes that have not been tested and labeled for  
use in two, four, six, and eight hour VHS  
recorders.  
• a product that is used for commercial or institu-  
tional purposes (including but not limited to  
rental purposes).  
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...  
Please contact Philips at:  
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)  
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)  
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other  
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or  
implied, including any implied warranties of mer-  
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  
Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any  
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential  
damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the  
possibility of such damages.)  
REMEMBER...  
Please record below the model and serial numbers  
found on the product. Also, please fill out and mail  
your warranty registration card promptly. It will be  
easier for us to notify you if necessary.  
MODEL # ________________________________  
SERIAL # ________________________________  
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?  
Warranty service is available in all countries where  
the product is officially distributed by Philips  
Consumer Electronics Company. In countries  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may  
where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does have other rights which vary from state to state.  
not distribute the product, the local Philips service  
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O . Box 555, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760, (423) 475-8869  
EL6235E002 / MAC6183 / 1-98  
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Index 47  
ac power cord ...........................7, 22 language selection ...................11, 16  
motion..........................................35  
accessories.......................................48 line input mode........................33, 44 slp.......................................................44  
ant(enna) in jack................6 - 10, 22 long play ...........................................44 sp........................................................44  
audio in/out jacks.............10, 22, 33 lp ........................................................44 speed button...................................18  
auto return......................................30  
auto satellite link............................31 menu button....................................18 status display...................................17  
automatic still picture.......................................35  
playback........................................41 number buttons..............................18 stop button......................................19  
standard play...................................44  
rewind, eject, off........................41  
stop/eject button............................21  
on-screen status displays..............17 super long play................................44  
batteries..............................................5 one-touch recording .....................25  
out jack...........................7 - 9, 22, 33 table of contents ..............................4  
tape  
duplication ...................................33  
cassette compartment ..................20  
ch3/ch4 switch.......................7, 9, 22 pause button ...................................21  
channel  
pause/still button..............19, 24, 35  
eject...............................................41  
speed.............................................44  
above 100 ....................................18 play button..................18, 21, 23, 35  
adding............................................13 playing...............................................23 time search......................................39  
deleting.........................................13 power time search button .................19, 39  
setup.......................................11, 12  
(o/p) buttons..............19, 21, 41  
clock on-screen display ................17  
clock (setting).........................14 - 15  
button....................................18, 21 time (setting)..........................14 - 15  
cord ..........................................7, 22 timer  
light................................................20  
light................................................20  
recording  
connections........................6 - 10, 33 quick find..........................................40  
contents, table of .............................4 quick-find button............................18  
controls  
cancelling..............................29  
correcting............................29  
setting..........................26 - 28  
remote ............................5, 18 - 19 rear panel.........................................22 tracking.............................................41  
vcr .........................................20 - 22 rec(ord) light...................................20 tv  
count on-screen display ...............17 rec/otr button.................................21  
counter memory button .........19, 37 record button .................................18  
counter reset/exit button.....19, 37 record tab..........................................5  
cst. in light........................................20 recording  
hookups ..........................6 - 10, 33  
position....................19, 21, 32, 43  
vcr position...............................19, 21  
basic...............................................24 vcr/tv button ............................19, 21  
one channel/watching another ..32 vcr/tv light........................................20  
timer.....................................26 - 29 video in/out jacks......10, 22, 33, 44  
display button.........................17 - 18  
display panel ....................................20  
duplication .......................................33 remote  
control  
warranty...........................................46  
eject button.....................................19  
erasure prevention ..........................5  
buttons........................18 - 19  
using........................................5  
sensor.......................................5, 21  
f.fwd button..............................19, 21 rental play ........................................36  
front panel .......................................21 repeat play.......................................34  
rerecording......................................33  
glossary.............................................44 rew(ind) button..............................21  
rewind button.................................18  
helpful hints ............................42 - 43 rf coaxial cable..............6 - 9, 33, 44  
hookups  
for tape duplication...................33 safety precautions ............................3  
with a cable box/dbs.............8 - 9 searching  
with a stereo tv..........................10  
without a cable box/dbs .....6 - 7  
forward/reverse .........................35  
index .............................................38  
time ...............................................39  
index search ....................................38 sensor (remote).........................5, 21  
index search button ...............19, 38 slow  
button...........................................18  
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Check to be sure the items on this page are packed  
with your VCR. These accessories are provided to help  
you use or set up your VCR.  
Rem ote Control  
4835 218 37219  
Two “AA” Batteries 4835 138 17012  
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm 4835 323 27011  
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to replace an item, contact our Service Solutions  
Group at the address below.  
Service Solutions Group  
P.O. Box 967  
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