Video
Cassette
Recorder
Owner’s Manual
MO DEL SVB106
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Introduction 3
Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.
This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;
Recording; Playing; Additional Features; 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 Satellite Link
• One-Touch Recording
• Picture Select
• Automatic Channel Setup
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Automatic Playback Features
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• Display Panel
• Front Panel Menu Access
• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
• High Quality (HQ) System
• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System
• 19 micron head - Improves the picture quality
• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish
• Real-Time Counter
• Remote Control
• Repeat Play
• S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)
• Search Functions: Index; Time; Quick Find
• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse
Searching; Still; Slow
• Timer Recording
Safety Precautions
W arning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipm ent to rain or m oisture.
Federal Com m unications Com m ission W arning: Any
unauthorized changes or m odifications to this equipm ent
void the user’s authority to operate it.
This VCR, equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system, is compati-
ble with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics recommends that you use only video
cassette tapes that are labeled with the
mark. The use of
other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessive
deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the
warranty if damage occurs.
Helpful Hints
• 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.
• Your new product and its packaging
contain materials that can be recy-
cled and reused. Specialized compa-
nies can recycle your product to
increase the amount of reusable
materials and to minimize the
amount that needs to be properly
disposed.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of
as small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local regu-
lations on disposal of your old prod-
uct, batteries, and packaging when-
ever you replace existing equipment.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is
provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s 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.
Declaration of Conform ity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
SVB106AT
SV2000
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics
P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville, TN 37914-1810
(865) 521-4316
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer
Electronics has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY
STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
Using products with the ENERGY STAR® label can save energy.
Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.
Copyright 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-30
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
Picture Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Quick Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Automatic Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Additional Features
MTS Broadcast Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Inform ation You May Need
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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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.
Recording Prevention
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings
are not erased accidentally.
1
1
2
To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.
2
To allow recording, 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 excel-
lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
However, the video heads will require replacement eventually.
Only an authorized service center should perform this service.
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 a Direct Broadcast System , please see pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo
TV, please see page 10. After you hook up the VCR, go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
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)
Cable
(75 ohm)
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Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 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 (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.)
Antenna
or Cable
ANTENNA IN Jack
(on back of TV)
exam ple only
RF coaxial cable
4
Plug in the AC power cords of 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. 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 03.
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/Direct Broadcast System
There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:
● You may view any channel.
● You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.
● You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.
● You may not program channels at the VCR.
● You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the
Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04), and set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel you
want to record. When you enter the channel you want to record in a timer recording, select channel 03
or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 7 on page 28.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for
a timer recording.
VCR
Cable Box/DBS
1
2
RF coaxial
cable
Cable
Signal
TV’s
ANTENNA IN
Jack
RF coaxial
cable
3
Connections
1
Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
2
Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable
Box/DBS to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCR.
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the
TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.
Recording/Viewing Any Channel
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will appear on the
display panel), use the CHANNEL o/p buttons to set the VCR to the
Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04).
2
Set the TV to the sam e channel to which you set the VCR. Set the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to the same channel.
3
Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable Box/DBS.
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Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9
With this connection:
● You may watch one channel while recording another.
● You may not record scrambled channels.
VCR
1
Cable Box/DBS
2
RF coaxial
cable
Cable
Signal
TV’s ANTENNA
IN Jack
RF coaxial
cable
3
Connections
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/DBS.
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the
Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another
1
Put the Cable Box/DBS on the sam e channel as the
VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. (Make sure the TV is on the Cable
Box/DBS output channel, 03 or 04.)
Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR/TV light
will appear on the display panel), use the CHANNEL
o/p buttons to select the channel you want to record at
the VCR. Start the recording.
2
Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV
position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)
Helpful Hint
• When you play a tape, make sure
the Cable Box/DBS is set to the
same channel as the CH3/CH4
switch on the VCR. Set the TV to
the Cable Box/DBS output channel
(03 or 04).
3
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable
Box/DBS.
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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV
antenna or
cable to
ANT(enna)
IN Jack
1
Audio and Video
IN Jacks on TV
VIDEO (yellow) and
AUDIO (red and 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 red and white AUDIO
O UT Jacks on the back of the VCR. Then, connect the
other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jacks on
your TV. Match the colors on the cable to the colors of the
jacks.
Helpful Hints
• A stereo audio cable (not supplied)
is used here to deliver audio to the
TV’s left and right channels.
• The TV must be in Line Input mode.
Please refer to your TV owner’s
manual.
4
Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please
refer to your TV owner’s manual for details.
• If your TV has only one AUDIO IN
jack, connect only the white audio
cable to the white AUDIO OUT jack
on the VCR and to the white
AUDIO IN jack on the TV. Refer to
your TV owner’s manual for details
of connecting a VCR to the TV.
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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
Press the PO W ER button. The POWER light and the VCR/TV
light will appear.
2
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.
4
LANGUAGE SELECT
5
B ENGLISH
[ON]
ESPAÑOL
3
3
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button to select
ENGLISH or ESPAÑO L. [ON] will appear beside your choice.
4
Helpful Hints
Press the F.FW D button or the MENU button. AUTO SET
UP will appear on the screen.
• 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.
• If you try to set up channels when
there is no antenna or cable con-
nected to the VCR, programming
will appear to take place.
Eventually, AUTO SET UP will
appear on the screen steadily, and
channel programming will stop.
Connect an antenna or cable to the
ANT(enna) IN jack of the VCR, then
press the MENU button, the F.FWD
button, or the REWIND button
again. Channel programming will
begin again.
AUTO SET UP
5
Press the MENU button, the F.FW D button, or the
REW IND button to begin autom atic channel setup. AUTO
SET UP will flash on the screen and channels will count up on the
screen as setup progresses. When channels are set up, the TV will
go to the lowest channel available.
The VCR will memorize all available channels, so when you use
the CHANNEL o/p buttons, you’ll only scan through channels
that you receive.
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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 until MENU 1 appears.
- M E N U 1 -
B TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
2
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to
select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press the F.FW D button.
1
3
2
4
- M E N U 1 -
TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
PICTURE SELECT
B CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
[OFF]
3
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to
select AUTO SET UP.
CHANNEL SET UP
B AUTO SET UP
Helpful Hints
MANUAL SET UP
• Line Input mode will always be
stored in the VCR’s memory as
channel 001 or 002. When you
select channel 001 or 002 with the
Number buttons, LineIn Rear (L1)
(the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on
the back of the VCR) or LineIn
Front (L2) (the AUDIO and VIDEO
In jacks on the front of the VCR)
will appear on the screen.
4
Press the F.FW D button. The VCR will memorize all available
channels. AUTO SET UP will flash on the screen and channels will
count up on the screen as setup progresses. When setup is com-
plete, the lowest channel you receive will appear on the screen.
You may also select LineIn Rear
(L1) or LineIn Front (L2) with the
CHANNEL o/p buttons.
• 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 (cont’d) 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 until MENU 1 appears.
2
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to
select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press the F.FW D button.
- M E N U 1 -
TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
PICTURE SELECT
B CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
[OFF]
1
6
5
4
3
5
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to
select MANUAL SET UP. Then, press the F.FW D button.
CHANNEL SET UP
AUTO SET UP
B MANUAL SET UP
4
Press the Num ber buttons or press the PLAY button or
the STO P button repeatedly until your desired channel
num ber appears.
2-3
MANUAL SET UP
CHANNEL
(CATV)
5
Press the F.FW D button or the REW IND button so that
ADD or DELETE flashes on the 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 the 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 until MENU 1 appears.
- M E N U 1 -
B TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to
select CLO CK SET. Then, press the F.FW D button.
CLOCK SET
1
MONTH DAY
– –
YEAR
– – – –
/
HOUR MINUTE
– – – –
AM/PM
– –
:
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.
CLOCK SET
MONTH DAY
– –
YEAR
– – – –
/
HOUR MINUTE
– – – –
AM/PM
– –
2-5
:
4
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
CLOCK SET
• If the clock has never been set, the
CLOCK SET menu may appear
immediately when you press the
MENU button. If this happens, fol-
low the instructions from step 3
above.
MONTH DAY
0 3
YEAR
– – – –
/
HOUR MINUTE
– – – –
AM/PM
– –
:
• To display the time, press the DIS-
PLAY button repeatedly until the
time appears on the screen.
• Power failures that last for more
than one minute can cause you to
lose your clock setting.
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.
CLOCK SET
• Press the REWIND button to go
back one step from the current step
during steps 4-8.
MONTH DAY
0 3 2 0
YEAR
2 0 0 0
/
HOUR MINUTE
– – – –
AM/PM
– –
:
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 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.
CLOCK SET
MONTH DAY
YEAR
0 3 2 0 MON 2 0 0 0
/
HOUR MINUTE
– –
AM/PM
– –
:
7
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.
CLOCK SET
MONTH DAY
YEAR
0 3 2 0 MON 2 0 0 0
/
HOUR MINUTE
0 5
AM/PM
– –
:
9
8
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.
Your selection will flash on the screen in the AM/PM space.
8
CLOCK SET
MONTH DAY
YEAR
0 3 2 0 MON 2 0 0 0
/
HOUR MINUTE
0 5 4 0
AM/PM
AM
B PM
:
6-7
9
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button or the F.FW D
button to start the clock.
Helpful Hint
• To reset the clock, follow steps 1-2
on page 14. 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.
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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 until MENU 1 appears.
- M E N U 1 -
B TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to
select LANGUAGE SELECT. Then, press the F.FW D but-
ton.
- M E N U 1 -
4
2
TIMER PROGRAMMING
1
3
AUTO REPEAT
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
[OFF]
B LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
3
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button to select
ENGLISH or ESPAÑO L. [ON] will appear beside your choice.
LANGUAGE SELECT
B ENGLISH
[ON]
ESPAÑOL
4
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit.
Helpful Hint
• If you accidentally select Spanish
and need English:
1) Press the MENU button until
MENU 1 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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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 the screen. This counter shows you the elapsed
playing 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 the screen (the clock must be set). (If you are
watching TV, the current channel number and the availability of stereo or second audio will also appear
on the 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
This indicates that HIFI has been selected at the AUDIO
OUT menu (see page 44 for details). If you play non-Hi-
Fi tapes while the VCR is set to HIFI, or if MONO has
been selected at the AUDIO OUT menu, HIFI will not
SLP
0:12:34
HIFI
appear on the status display.
Press the DISPLAY button once.
<CLO CK m ode>
STOP
5:40 PM
CH 02
STEREO
SAP
SLP
Helpful Hints
• If the channel you select has no
broadcast, the screen will be solid
blue.
Press the DISPLAY button once.
<O FF m ode>
• 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 during for-
ward and reverse searching.)
• Channel numbers (when tuned)
appear on the screen for a few sec-
onds.
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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.
SPEED Button
Press to select the recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on
pages 24 and 45.
Q UICK-FIND Button
Press to perform a Quick Find. Details are on page 40.
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.
MENU Button
Press repeatedly to access menus or to remove menus.
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 pic-
ture stays on the screen. Details are on page 35.
Press to erase 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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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 to change channels at the VCR.
● TV Position
Use to watch TV (changing channels at the TV) or to watch one
program while recording another. Details are on page 32.
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.
TIME SEARCH Button
Press to perform a Time Search. Details are on page 39.
INDEX SEARCH Button
Press to perform an Index Search. Details are on page 38.
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.
CO UNTER RESET/EXIT Button
Press to set the real-time counter to zero. Details are on page 37.
Press to remove menus.
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. Press
again to resume 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 but-
ton 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 the screen. Details are on page 35.
Press to change the setting of an item in the VCR menu or press
to proceed to the next menu.
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.
REC(ord) Light
PO W ER Light
This light appears during a recording. It
flashes when a recording is paused.
This light indicates that the power
is on.
TIMER Light
This light glows when the VCR is turned off to
set a timer recording or during a One-Touch
Recording. It flashes if the power is off for a
timer recording, but there is no tape in the
VCR. It flashes when all timer recordings are
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
Rem ote Sensor
F.FW D (Fast Forward) Button
Receives a signal from your remote control so
you can operate your VCR from a distance.
When tape playback is stopped, press to fast for-
ward the tape at high speed. During tape play-
back, press to fast forward the tape while the
picture stays on the screen. Details are on page
35. Press to select an item in the VCR menu.
VCR/TV Button
Use to select the signal that your TV
receives.
PLAY Button
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Slow,
Search, or Still mode and return to normal play-
back. Details are on page 35.
●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 to change channels at
the VCR. The VCR/TV light will appear
when the VCR is in VCR position.
●TV Position
Use to watch TV (changing channels at
the TV) or to watch one program while
recording another. Details are on page 32.
Press to select an item in the VCR menu.
STO P/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape. When tape
playback is stopped, press to eject the tape.
Press to select an item in the VCR menu.
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 the screen. Details are on page 35. Press to
go back one step when setting the clock or a
timer recording.
AUDIO In Jacks
Connect the audio cables coming from the
audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR,
or an audio source here. Details are on page 33.
PO W ER Button
SPEED Button
Press to turn the VCR
power on and off.
Press to select the recording
speed (SP or SLP). Details are
on pages 24 and 45.
VIDEO In Jack
Connect a video
cable coming from
the video out jack
of a camcorder,
another VCR, or an
audio-visual source
(laser disc player,
video disc player,
etc.) here. Details
are on page 33.
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 CHANNEL o/p buttons
to adjust the tracking. Details are on page 41.
REC(ord)/O TR Button
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.
MENU Button
Press repeatedly to access menus or to remove menus.
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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 Jacks
Connect the audio cables coming
from the audio out jacks of a cam-
corder, another VCR, or an audio
source here. Details are on page 33.
AUDIO O UT Jacks
Connect the audio cables going to the
audio in jacks of a camcorder, anoth-
er VCR, a stereo amplifier, or an
audio system here. Details are on
pages 10, 33, and 42.
VIDEO O UT Jack
Connect a video cable going to the
video in jack of a camcorder, anoth-
er VCR, a TV, or an audio-visual
system (laser disc player, video disc
player, etc.) here. Details are on
pages 10, 33, and 42.
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 a video cable coming
from the video out jack of a
camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio-visual source (laser disc
player, video disc player, etc.)
here. Details are on page 33.
Connect to a standard AC outlet
to supply power to the VCR.
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 chan-
nel to which the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set.
2
Insert a tape in the VCR. The POWER, VCR/TV, and CST.IN
lights will appear. If the tape’s record tab has been removed, play-
back will begin automatically.
6
3
3
If playback does not start autom atically, press the PLAY
button.
4
Press the STO P button to stop playback.
5
4
5
Press the REW IND button to rewind the tape.
6
Press the EJECT button to rem ove the tape.
Helpful Hints
S-VHS Q uasi Play Back (SQ PB)
This VCR has a SQPB function that allows you to view a tape
recorded in S-VHS format. A tape recorded in S-VHS format will
play the same as a tape recorded in normal format. This VCR
detects whether the tape is recorded in S-VHS format or in nor-
mal format.
• 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 34-44.
• When you play a tape recorded in
S-VHS format on this unit, you can
not get the high resolution that
would be available on an S-VHS
VCR. Noise lines (black and white
streaks) may appear on the picture.
• If AUTO REPEAT is set to ON, play-
back will begin automatically, even
when the record tab is intact.
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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 chan-
nel 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, VCR/TV, and CST.IN lights will appear.
3
3
If the VCR/TV light does not appear, press the VCR/TV
button so that the VCR/TV light appears.
5
4
Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed (SP
or SLP) appears on the screen. The tape speed will disappear
after about five seconds.
4
6
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 45.
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
pause time remaining with the ■
marks on the screen. Each ■ mark
equals one minute remaining.
During the last minute of paused
recording, the ■ mark will flash.
• 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.
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.
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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, 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 tape’s 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
1
1
Use the CHANNEL o/p buttons or the Num ber buttons
to select the channel you want to record.
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.
● The RECORD button on the remote control cannot be used to
start an OTR.
OTR (0:30)
SP
Helpful Hints
Stopping an O TR
• 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 the screen.
• You can not pause recording during
an OTR.
To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the STOP but-
ton on the remote control or the STOP/EJECT button on the
VCR. To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press the
REC(ord)/OTR button on the VCR repeatedly until REC appears
in the upper left corner of the screen.
• 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
repeatedly until OTR and the time
remaining appear in the upper left
corner of the screen.
• If the end of the tape is reached
during an OTR, the VCR will stop
recording, eject the tape, and turn
itself off.
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26 Timer Recording
Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro-
grams while you’re 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 tape’s 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.
1
First, press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears.
Next, press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeat-
edly to select TIMER PRO GRAMMING. Then, press the
F.FW D button. Program numbers that do not have a timer
recording stored will flash.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PROG.
1234567
DATE
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
1
2
Press the PLAY button or the STOP 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 number.)
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 Friday.
● WEEKLY - The VCR will record a TV program at the same time
on the same channel every week, for example, every Monday.
Helpful Hint
• Only programs that will air Monday-
Friday can be recorded on a DAILY
basis. If you select DAILY at step 3,
then enter a Saturday or Sunday
DATE at step 4, the correct pro-
gram will not be recorded. The VCR
will alter the recording date and
record a different program than the
one you intended.
PROGRAM NUMBER
1
B ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 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
PROGRAM NUMBER
1
DATE
0 5 HU
– – : – – – –
– – : – – – –
– –
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
– –
5
Enter the recording’s start time.
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.
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 4 THU
0 7 : 3 0
– – : – – – –
– –
4-6
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
– –
AM
BPM
6
Repeat the procedure in step 5 to set the recording’s end
tim e.
Helpful Hints
• You can not access the TIMER
PROGRAMMING menu at step 1 if
the clock is not set. The CLOCK
SET menu will appear. Follow the
steps on pages 14-15 to set the
clock.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM NUMBER
DATE
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
1
0 5 / 0 4 THU
0 7 : 3 0 P M
0 8 : 3 0
– –
– –
AM
BPM
• Enter the information while the
space is flashing.
• Press the REWIND button to go
back one step from the current step
during steps 3-8.
• To stop a started timer recording,
press the STOP/EJECT button on
the VCR.
More Helpful Hints are on
page 46.
Instructions continue on page 28.
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28 Timer Recording (cont’d)
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 L1 (LineIn Rear) or
L2 (LineIn Front). To determine whether to choose L1 or L2,
refer to the Helpful Hint below.
10
● If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, select the Cable Box/DBS
output channel (03 or 04). Then, at the Cable Box/DBS, select
the channel you want to record. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on
for the timer recording. Details are on page eight.
9
8
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM NUMBER
1
DATE
0 5 / 0 4 THU
0 7 : 3 0 P M
0 8 : 3 0 P M
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
7
– –
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. Details about
tape speed are on page 45.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM NUMBER
1
DATE
0 5 / 0 4 THU
0 7 : 3 0 P M
0 8 : 3 0 P M
1 6
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
P
SLP
9
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button.
Helpful Hint
10
• If you are recording from line input,
connect the audio and video cables
to the audio and video in jacks on
the VCR.
If you connect the audio and video
cables to the AUDIO and VIDEO In
jacks on the front of the VCR,
choose L2.
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.)
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.
If you connect the audio and video
cables to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO
IN jacks on the back of the VCR,
choose L1.
(For an example, please see illustra-
tion on page 33.)
Turn off the VCR for the recording.
Insert a tape in the VCR.
Leave the Cable Box/DBS on
(if applicable).
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 29
Cancelling a Tim er Recording
1
Press the MENU button. The details of your timer recordings
appear on the screen. If no timer recordings are set, MENU 1 or
the CLOCK SET menu will appear.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
DATE
B1 05/04
THU
3 05/11
W THU 10:54 PM
STA/END
07:30 PM
08:30 PM
10:00 PM
CH
16
SP
125
SLP
40
5 05/22
11:00 PM
DAILY 11:30 PM
SLP
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button to select the
program you want to cancel.
3
Press the F.FW D button.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
5
1
3
4
PROGRAM NUMBER
DATE 05/04
THU
PM
PM
STARTTIME 07:30
END TIME 08:30
CHANNEL 16
REC SPEED SP
2
4
W hile the program num ber is flashing, press the
REW IND button to cancel the tim er recording.
5
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button to exit.
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30 Timer Recording (cont’d)
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.)
1
Press the MENU button. The details of your timer recordings
appear on the screen. If no timer recordings are set, MENU 1 or
the CLOCK SET menu will appear.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
DATE
B1 05/04
THU
3 05/11
W THU 10:54 PM
STA/END
07:30 PM
08:30 PM
10:00 PM
CH
16
SP
125
SLP
40
5 05/22
11:00 PM
DAILY 11:30 PM
SLP
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button to select the
tim er recording you want to correct.
NOTE: If some empty program numbers exist, the lower program num-
ber appears on the screen when you press the REWIND button. In this
case, you can set up a new timer recording.
6
3
1
4
3
Press the F.FW D button.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM NUMBER
DATE 05/04
STARTTIME 07:30
END TIME 08:30
CHANNEL 16
REC SPEED SP
THU
PM
PM
2&5
4
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.)
5
W hile the inform ation is flashing, enter the correct infor-
m ation by pressing the PLAY button or the STO P button.
6
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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Auto Satellite Link Using a Satellite Tuner 31
If you connect your VCR to a satellite tuner that has the Electronic
Set the program to be recorded
on the satellite tuner.
Program Guide, the VCR will turn itself on, record, then turn itself
off. First, read the owner’s manual of your satellite tuner; then, fol-
low the steps below. Before you begin:
1
●Use audio and video cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO
IN jacks to the satellite tuner’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks.
●Press the SPEED button to select the desired recording tape
speed (SP or SLP).
●Set the clock. Details are on pages 14-15.
●Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact
and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
1
Set the program to be recorded on the satellite tuner. See
your satellite tuner owner’s manual for details.
2
Press the MENU button until MENU 1 appears.
2
3
3-6
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button to select
AUTO SATELLITE LINK. Then, press the F.FW D button.
The current time appears on the screen.
• If you want the VCR to begin recording im m ediately,
press the F.FW D button again, then go to step 6.
• If you want to tell the VCR the tim e to start recording, go
to step 4.
4
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button until the
desired hour (AM or PM) appears. Then, press the F.FW D
button.
Helpful Hints
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
• To stop an Auto Satellite Link
recording that is in progress, press
the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.
• If a program has copy guard pro-
tection, it may not record clearly.
• When you use this feature, the first
few seconds of a program may not
be recorded.
• If your satellite tuner synchronizes
the recording start time with the
broadcasting start time, refer to the
tuner’s owner’s manual.
PM
5
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button until the
desired m inute appears.
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
0PM
• When you turn on the VCR power,
the AUTO SATELLITE LINK will be
cancelled.
• If the start time for a timer record-
ing comes up during an Auto
Satellite Link recording, the timer
recording has priority.
6
Press the F.FW D button. [ON] will appear briefly beneath the
time. Then, the VCR will turn itself off and the TIMER light will
appear on the display panel. If you set the VCR to start recording
immediately, recording will start.
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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 of the cur-
rent channel. 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
Use the TV rem ote control to select the channel you
want to watch at the TV.
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.
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 the screen.
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 cables from AUDIO OUT Jacks
of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jacks of VCR 2
VCR 1
Playing VCR
VCR 2 - Recording VCR
3. RF coaxial cable
from the OUT jack of
VCR 2 to the TV’s
ANTENNA IN Jack
2. Video cable from VIDEO OUT Jack of
VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2
1
Make the connections shown above.
2
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 hap-
pens, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1 once.
3
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.)
Helpful Hints
• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
jacks on the back of VCR 2, press
Number buttons 0, 0, 1 at step 5.
LineIn Rear (L1) will appear on the
screen.
• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In
jacks on the front of VCR 2, press
Number buttons 0, 0, 2 at step 5.
LineIn Front (L2) will appear on the
screen.
• Unauthorized recording of copyright-
ed television programs, video tapes,
or other materials may infringe on
the rights of copyright owners and
violate copyright laws.
4
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.
5
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Press the Num ber but-
tons 0, 0, 1 or 0, 0, 2. (See Helpful Hints at right.)
6
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Use the SPEED button
to select SP or SLP.
• If a program has copyright protection,
it may not record clearly.
• Audio and video cables are not sup-
plied.
• The illustration uses two VCRs just
like yours. Different VCRs may oper-
ate differently.
• When the VCR is in Line Input mode
(L1 or L2), the screen will be blue.
7
Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/OTR
button on VCR 2 at the sam e tim e.
8
To stop recording, press the STOP/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 until MENU 1 appears.
- M E N U 1 -
B TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to
select AUTO REPEAT.
1
2
- M E N U 1 -
TIMER PROGRAMMING
3
B AUTO REPEAT
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
[OFF]
3
Press the F.FW D button so that [O N] appears next to
AUTO REPEAT. Tape playback will begin immediately. AUTO
REPEAT B will appear on the 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 the screen while the tape
is rewinding.)
Helpful Hints
- M E N U 1 -
TIMER PROGRAMMING
• To cancel AUTO REPEAT, follow
steps 1-2 above. At step 3, press
the F.FWD button so that [OFF]
appears beside AUTO REPEAT.
Press the COUNTER RESET/EXIT
button to exit.
B AUTO REPEAT
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
[ON]
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
• 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.
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
1
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.
2
To return to playback, press the PLAY button.
Viewing a Still Picture
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A
still picture will appear on the 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 45.
To release Slow m ode and return to norm al playback,
press the PLAY button.
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36 Picture Select
This feature enables you to select the picture quality of a tape.
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 until
MENU 1 appears.
- M E N U 1 -
B TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
[OFF]
PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
2
Press the PLAY button or the STO P button repeatedly to
choose PICTURE SELECT. Then, press the F.FW D but-
ton. The menu will disappear, and a Picture Select setting will
appear at the bottom of the screen.
1
3
2
- M E N U 1 -
TIMER PROGRAMMING
AUTO REPEAT
B PICTURE SELECT
CHANNEL SET UP
CLOCK SET
[OFF]
LANGUAGE SELECT
AUTO SATELLITE LINK
3
W ithin five seconds, press the F.FW D button until your
desired setting (NO RMAL, SO FT or SHARP) appears on
the screen. The setting will disappear from the screen in about
five seconds.
[NORMAL]
Helpful Hint
• You may only choose PICTURE
SELECT 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.
2
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button (repeatedly if
necessary) to reset the real-tim e counter to zero.
2
3
0 : 00 : 00
4
1
3
Press the CO UNTER MEMO RY button so that M appears
on the 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 location, the pre-
vious real-time counter to zero setting
will be erased.
• To erase the real-time counter mem-
ory, press the COUNTER MEMORY
button repeatedly so that the M dis-
appears from the screen.
• The COUNTER MEMORY button
does not function if AUTO REPEAT is
set to [ON]. Details are on page 34.
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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.
1
Press the INDEX SEARCH button.
INDEX SEARCH
2
3
1
2
W ithin 30 seconds, press the PLAY button, the STOP but-
ton, or the INDEX SEARCH button repeatedly until the
num ber of program s that you want to skip appears beneath
INDEX SEARCH on the screen.
This number should include the current program. For example, if
you are currently viewing program 2 and you want to skip to pro-
gram 5, select 03 to skip three programs (2, 3, and 4). Playback will
begin at program 5. If you want to skip to program 1, select 02 to
skip two programs (2 and 1). Playback will begin at program 1.
INDEX SEARCH
Helpful Hints
• Every time an index mark is passed
during rewinding or fast forwarding,
the number of programs beneath
INDEX SEARCH on the screen
decreases by one.
• Up to 20 index marks may be
searched.
• This function is not available during
recording.
• Press the STOP button to stop the
search.
3
W ithin 30 seconds, 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.
• 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.
INDEX SEARCH
03
• If the end of the tape is reached
during an Index Search, the VCR
will cancel the search and rewind
the tape. Details are on page 41.
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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 TIME SEARCH button.
TIME SEARCH
- : - -
2
W ithin 30 seconds, press the PLAY button, the STO P
button, or the TIME SEARCH 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.
1
2
3
TIME SEARCH
2 : 5 0
3
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 the screen beneath
TIME SEARCH as the searching progresses. When the tape finish-
es rewinding or fast forwarding, the VCR will start playback auto-
matically.
TIME SEARCH
2 : 5 0
Helpful Hints
D
• 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.
• If the end of the tape is reached
during a Time Search, the VCR will
cancel the search and rewind the
tape. Details are on page 41.
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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.
1
Press the Q UICK-FIND button.
QUICK-FIND
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.
To skip immediately to the beginning of the next recording on the
tape, press the QUICK-FIND button on the remote control.
1
2
2
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. Details are on
page 41.
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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 tape’s 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 con-
trol to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.
Before
After
Tracking
Adjustm ent
Tracking
Adjustm ent
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42 MTS Broadcast Stereo System
Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound
from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your
program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your VCR will play tapes recorded in monaural
(single-source) sound as well.
Your VCR also will record in Hi-Fi stereo or in second audio, so when you play back that tape on the
VCR, it will be in stereo or second audio.
Read the directions on this page to familiarize yourself with your VCR’s stereo and second audio setups.
Then follow the directions on page 43 to record in stereo or second audio and the directions on page 44
to play back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.
Understanding O n-Screen Displays
When you receive a signal from a channel you’re watching, portions of the on-screen display shown below
will appear when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.
The indication SAP or STEREO that appears on the status display tells you if
STOP
12:00 AM
CH 02
STEREO
SAP
the program you’re watching is available in second audio or stereo.
Even though a program is available in second audio or stereo, you still must
program the VCR to receive or record the program. Follow the directions on
page 43. This indication is not available during tape playback.
SLP
To record and play back programs broadcast in stereo, even if you have a Single Speaker TV, just use one
of the connections shown, then follow the steps on pages 43-44.
Single
Speaker TV
Monitor
TV
Stereo
Speaker TV
Stereo Amplifier
or Receiver
OR
L
R
O R, for m onaural sound, connect only
the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the
VCR’s O UT Jack and to the TV’s
ANTENNA IN Jack.
For stereo sound, connect the audio cables to
the AUDIO O UT Jacks on the VCR and to the
AUDIO IN Jacks on the Stereo Am plifier or
Receiver. Then, connect the video cable to the
VIDEO O UT Jack of the VCR and to the
VIDEO IN Jack of a m onitor TV.
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MTS Broadcast Stereo System (cont’d) 43
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 MENU 2
appears.
- M E N U 2 -
B AUDIO OUT
TV STEREO
SAP
[ON]
4
3
2
1
4
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to
select TV STEREO or SAP. Press the F.FW D button,
then [O N] will appear to the right of your selection.
- M E N U 2 -
AUDIO OUT
B TV STEREO
SAP
[ON]
5
2
3
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button.
4
To play a tape, press the PLAY button. O r, to record,
select the channel to be recorded using the CHANNEL
o/p buttons, then go to step 5.
Helpful Hints
5
• You can only receive and record in
stereo or second audio programs
that are broadcast in second audio
or stereo. You can only play in
stereo or second audio tapes that
were recorded in stereo or second
audio. Please see page 42 to deter-
mine if the program you want to
watch/record is being broadcast in
stereo or second audio.
Press the RECO RD button to start recording.
• If you select second audio when
second audio is not available, the
VCR will record normal audio.
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44 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
Multi-Channel Television Sound System broadcasts are automati-
cally recorded in Hi-Fi stereo sound. To play in Hi-Fi stereo tapes
recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, however, you’ll need to follow the steps
below. 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 MENU 2
appears.
- M E N U 2 -
B AUDIO OUT
TV STEREO
SAP
[ON]
4
2
1
3
2
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to
select AUDIO OUT. Then, press the F.FW D button.
AUDIO OUT
B HIFI
MONO
[ON]
Helpful Hints
• All programs are automatically
recorded in both Hi-Fi stereo sound
and in monaural sound.
• The audio level of a tape recorded in
Hi-Fi stereo will differ from the audio
level of a tape not recorded in Hi-Fi
stereo.
3
Press the PLAY button or the STOP button repeatedly to
select HIFI. [ON] will appear to the right of HIFI on the screen.
AUDIO OUT
B HIFI
MONO
[ON]
• Normally, HIFI should be selected
from the AUDIO OUT menu for play-
back with Hi-Fi sound. But, you can
change the selection to MONO if you
want monaural audio playback. To
do this, follow steps 1-2 above. At
step 3, press the PLAY button or the
STOP button repeatedly to select
MONO. Press the COUNTER
RESET/EXIT button. HIFI will disap-
pear from the status display.
4
Press the CO UNTER RESET/EXIT button.
• If you play non-Hi-Fi tapes while the
VCR is set to HIFI, HIFI will not
appear on the status display and the
tape will play in monaural sound.
Please see additional notes on
page 47.
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Glossary 45
AUDIO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of
the VCR which are used to record audio from another source
(IN) or to send audio to another system (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. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of
the VCR, select channel 002 (LineIn Front (L2)).
If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the
VCR, select channel 001 (LineIn Rear (L1)).
If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press the CHANNEL
o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another chan-
nel.
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; a still picture;
slow motion playback.
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or
during playback.
• 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; playback only.
• 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 front and back of
the VCR which are used to record video from another source
(IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).
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46 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before request-
ing 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 represen-
tatives 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 recordings.
Details are on pages 26-30.
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 26-30.
• 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 (when the power is off for a timer recording), 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 (only the time
remaining).
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.
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Tape cannot be inserted.
• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn’t 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 at the TV.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 41.
• TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from
the TV.
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 (LineIn Rear (L1) or LineIn Front (L2) will appear on your TV
screen briefly), press the CHANNEL o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another chan-
nel.
The playback picture is too dim , too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of
copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital
Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.
Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a
tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copy-
right protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may
fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs. This
VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights own-
ers. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
•
During playback, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is nor-
mal.
• When connecting the VCR to a stereo TV, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to con-
nect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, and if the TV is in Line
(Auxiliary) Input mode.
• When you connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo
light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the VCR status display indicates you are receiving a
stereo signal, you are receiving a stereo signal. This is normal.
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play back in Hi-Fi audio. Tapes recorded in normal audio will
play back in monaural audio.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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50 Specifications
Video Heads
Four heads – Hi-Fi
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
14W
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 3-5/8” (H) x 8-3/4” (D)
(360mm x 92mm x 223mm)
Tuner Broadcast Channels
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69
Cable TV Channels
1-125
NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index 51
ac power cord ...........................7, 22 language selection ...................11, 16 second audio
accessories.......................................51 line input mode.................12, 33, 45
ant(enna) in jack ..................6-10, 22 long play ...........................................45
audio in/out jacks...10, 22, 33, 42, 45 lp ........................................................45
auto satellite link............................31
broadcast
receiving.........................42-43
recording .......................42-43
sensor (remote).........................5, 21
automatic
menu (front panel access)............21 slow
playback........................................41 menu button.............................18, 21
rewind, eject, off........................41
button....................................18, 35
motion..........................................35
number buttons..............................18 slp.......................................................45
sp........................................................45
batteries..............................................5
on-screen status displays..............17 speed button............................18, 21
cassette compartment ..................20 one-touch recording .....................25 sqpb...................................................23
ch3/ch4 switch.......................7, 9, 22 out jack .............................7-9, 22, 33 standard play...................................45
channel
above 100 ....................................18 pause button ...................................21 stereo
adding............................................13 pause/still button..............19, 24, 35 broadcast
receiving.........................42-43
status display...................................17
deleting.........................................13 picture select...................................36
setup.......................................11, 12 play button..................18, 21, 23, 35
o/p buttons.................19, 21, 41 playing ...............................................23
clock on-screen display ................17 power
recording .......................42-43
hookups........................................42
still picture.......................................35
clock (setting) ...........................14-15
connections....................6-10, 33, 42
contents, table of .............................4
controls
button....................................18, 21 stop button......................................19
cord ..........................................7, 22 stop/eject button............................21
light................................................20 super long play................................45
remote ...............................5, 18-19 quick find..........................................40 table of contents ..............................4
vcr............................................20-22 quick-find button.....................18, 40 tape
copyright protection ..............33, 47
count on-screen display ...............17 rear panel.........................................22
counter memory button .........19, 37 rec(ord) light...................................20
duplication ...................................33
eject...............................................41
speed.............................................45
counter reset/exit button.....19, 37 rec/otr button.................................21 time search......................................39
cst. in light........................................20 record button .................................18 time search button .................19, 39
record tab..........................................5 time (setting).............................14-15
display button ...........................17-18 recording
timer
light................................................20
recording
cancelling..............................29
correcting............................30
setting.............................26-28
tracking.............................................41
tv
display panel ....................................20
duplication .......................................33
basic...............................................24
one channel/watching another ..32
prevention......................................5
timer .......................................26-30
eject button.....................................19
remote
control
buttons...........................18-19
f.fwd button..............................19, 21
front panel .......................................21
using........................................5
sensor.......................................5, 21
repeat play.......................................34
rerecording......................................33
rew(ind) button..............................21
rewind button.................................18
rf coaxial cable .........7-9, 33, 42, 45
hookups......................6-10, 33, 42
position....................19, 21, 32, 47
glossary.............................................45
helpful hints ...............................46-47
hi-fi stereo sound system.............44
hookups
for tape duplication...................33
with a cable box/dbs................8-9
with a stereo amplifier .............42
with a stereo tv...................10, 42
without a cable box/dbs ........6-7
vcr position...............................19, 21
vcr/tv button ............................19, 21
vcr/tv light........................................20
video in/out jacks..10, 22, 33, 42, 45
safety precautions ............................3
searching
forward/reverse .........................35
index .............................................38
time ...............................................39
warranty..................................... 48
index search ....................................38
index search button ...............19, 38
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SUPPLIED ACCESSO RIES
The following items are supplied with your VCR; they
are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.
Remote Control 4835 218 37276
Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm
4835 323 27011
O PTIO NAL ACCESSO RIES
The following additional items are not provided with your
VCR, but they are designed for use with your new VCR.
To order these optional accessories, contact us at:
Parts & Accessories Marketing Department
401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway
P.O. Box 555
Jefferson City, TN 37760
1-800-851-8885.
Stereo Audio and Video Cables (6 feet)
VHS Cassette Rewinder
#M61117
#M61106 (gold connectors)
#M61105 (color-coded connectors)
Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)
Fits VHS and Beta cassettes
#M61104
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