Philips VCR VCR 462 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder  
VRX442 VRX462  
O wners Manual  
I M P O R T A N T !  
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Introduction 3  
W elcom e to your VCR owners m anual.  
This manual describes the VRX442 and the VRX462. The VRX442 is a monaural (single sound source) sys-  
tem, while the VRX462 is a stereo system. Otherwise, the two models are exactly the same. In this manual,  
the VRX462 is illustrated. (The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks. Otherwise, the VRX442 looks  
exactly like the VRX462.)  
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  
• Automatic Channel Programming  
On-Screen Status Displays in English or Spanish  
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System (VRX462 only)  
• Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only)  
• Automatic Clock Setting  
VCR Plus+ Programming System  
• Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box,  
and Digital Satellite System Receiver  
• Remote Locator  
• Controller (for Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver)  
• Index Search  
• Repeat Playback  
• Daylight-Saving Time  
• Automatic Head Cleaner  
• Tape Counter Memory  
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 odifications  
to this equipm ent void the users authority to operate it.  
This VCR, equipped with a HQ (high quality) system, is compatible  
with existing VHS (video home system) 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 inspect-  
ed 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.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this  
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation of the device.  
Helpful Hint  
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights  
reserved.  
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.  
VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar  
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac-  
tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
DSS™ is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM  
Hughes Electronics.  
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 7  
Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9  
Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11  
Automatic Channel Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 13  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 17  
Daylight-Saving Time Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Description of Controls  
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21  
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 23  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Remote Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Basic O perations  
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Recording  
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 - 37  
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 - 39  
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 - 41  
Connecting the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 - 44  
Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 - 46  
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Playing  
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRX462 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 - 50  
Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Tape Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Go-To Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Video Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Inform ation You May Need  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 - 61  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
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Before Using Your VCR 5  
1Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control  
To rem ove the battery com partm ent lid, push in the tab,  
then pull up the lid.  
1
2
2
Place three AA batteries inside the battery com partm ent  
with their polarities (+ and – ends) aligned as indicated.  
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.  
3
Using the Rem ote Control  
Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor.  
Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.  
Press the VCR button before pressing other VCR operation but-  
tons.  
Press the TV button before pressing other TV operation but-  
tons.  
Press the CBL/DSS button before pressing other Cable Box or  
DSS Receiver operation buttons.  
Erase Protection  
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings  
are not accidentally erased.  
1
2
1
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a  
screwdriver.  
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.  
VCR Maintenance  
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 perfor-  
mance. Your VCR has an automatic head cleaner, but the video  
heads eventually will require cleaning or replacement. Cleaning or  
replacement of the video heads should be performed only by an  
authorized service center.  
Helpful Hints  
The remote control and its batteries  
are supplied.  
• Do not mix alkaline and manganese  
batteries.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries.  
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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box  
The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a Cable Box or  
a Digital Satellite System Receiver, please refer to pages eight-nine. After you hook up the VCR, please go  
to page 10 to turn on the VCR. (The VRX462 is illustrated here. The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT  
Jacks.)  
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
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 on the back of the  
VCR.  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
BOX  
ANT.IN  
R
L
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
CABLE  
BOX  
IN  
O
NT.IN  
R
L
AUDIO  
OR  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
Cable  
(75 ohm)  
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Hookups Without a Cable Box (contd) 7  
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the RF 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 supplied.)  
CABLE  
BOX  
IN  
OUT  
ANT.IN  
R
L
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
Antenna  
or Cable  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
CABLE  
BOX  
IN  
OUT  
ANT.IN  
75  
ANT  
CABLE  
/
L
DIO  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
Antenna In Jack  
CH3 CH4  
(on back of TV)  
exam ple only  
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.  
CABLE  
CH 4  
or  
CH 3  
IN  
OUT  
BOX  
ANT.IN  
R
L
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
CABLE  
BOX  
CH3 / CH4  
Switch  
IN  
OUT  
ANT.IN  
R
L
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
CH3  
CH4  
6
You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 10 before turning on the  
VCR.  
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8 Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver  
This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box/DSS  
Receiver, VCR, and TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available.  
1. Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack  
on the Cable Box/DSS Receiver.  
3. Use a second RF  
coaxial cable to con-  
nect the RF OUT  
Jack on the VCR to  
the TV’s ANTENNA  
IN Jack.  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
CABLE  
BOX  
IN  
OUT  
ANT.IN  
R
L
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
DEO  
CH3 CH4  
2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to  
connect the OUT Jack on the Cable  
Box/DSS Receiver to the ANT(enna)  
IN Jack on the VCR.  
ANTENNA IN Jack  
Back of TV  
(example only)  
Recording or Viewing a Scram bled or  
Unscram bled Channel  
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear  
on the display panel), use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to set  
the VCR to the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output channel (03 or  
04). Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to the same  
channel.  
2
Set the TV to the same output channel.  
3
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the Cable Box/DSS  
Receiver to select the channel you want to watch or record.  
W atching TV W ith the VCR Turned O ff  
1
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the TV to set the TV to  
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output channel (03 or 04).  
Helpful Hints  
2
• With this hookup, select channels at  
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver.  
If your Cable Box/DSS Receiver has  
VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Jacks, use  
video and audio cables to connect  
these jacks to the VIDEO/AUDIO IN  
Jacks on the VCR.  
You can not view a channel other  
than the one you are recording.  
(The instructions on page 33 do not  
work with this hookup.)  
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the Cable Box/DSS  
Receiver to select the channel you want to watch.  
Tim er Recordings  
With this connection, you may set a timer recording as described  
on pages 34 - 36. However, remember the following:  
Only program a timer recording for one channel at a time.  
Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output  
channel (03 or 04).  
When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to  
record, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DSS Receiver out-  
put channel). This is step 5 on page 35.  
Set your Cable Box/DSS Receiver to the channel you want to  
record.  
You cannot program channels with  
this hookup (as discussed on page  
12).  
Leave the Cable Box/DSS Receiver on while recording.  
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Hookups With a Cable Box/DSS Receiver (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/DSS Receiver, and TV as shown below, the features on this page will be available.  
3. Use a second RF coaxial cable to con-  
nect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/DSS  
Receiver to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.  
1. Connect a Cable  
signal to the VCR’s  
ANT(enna) IN Jack.  
CABLE  
BOX  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
ANT.IN  
R
L
AUDIO  
IN  
RF OUT  
OUT  
IDEO  
CH3 CH4  
2. Use an RF coaxial  
cable (supplied) to con-  
nect the RF OUT Jack  
on the VCR to the IN  
Jack on the Cable  
ANTENNA IN Jack  
(on back of TV)  
Box/DSS Receiver.  
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another  
1
With the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear on the  
display panel), use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the VCR  
to select the channel you want to record. Start the recording.  
2
Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV position.  
(The VCR light will disappear.)  
3
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the TV to set the TV to  
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output channel (03 or 04).  
4
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the Cable Box/DSS  
Receiver to select the channel you want to watch.  
Playing a Tape  
1
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR position (the  
VCR light will appear on the display panel).  
2
Make sure the Cable Box/DSS Receiver is on the same channel as  
the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.  
Helpful Hints  
3
You cannot record scrambled chan-  
nels with this connection.  
This connection may not work with  
your cable system. You may have to  
use the connection shown on page  
eight.  
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons at the TV to set the TV to  
the Cable Box output channel (03 or 04).  
4
Press the PLAY button to play the tape.  
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10 Turning on Your VCR  
Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the  
remote control. Details are on page five. Make sure the VCR, TV,  
and Cable Box/DSS Receiver (if applicable) are connected. Details  
are on pages six - nine. If you are going to set up the Controller  
now, connect the Controller before you begin. Details are on  
page 42. If you plan to set up the VCR Plus+ Programming System  
now, complete the charts on page 38 before you begin.  
Turn on the TV.  
1
2
1
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
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.  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
2
Press the VCR button, then press the PO W ER button.  
The VCR will come on and the menu shown below will appear.  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
FF  
1 ENGLISH  
2 ESPAÑOL  
(ON)  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
3
5
3
Press the Num ber 1 button to select English on-screen dis-  
plays. (ON) will appear to the right of ENGLISH on-screen. O r,  
press the Num ber 2 button to select Spanish on-screen dis-  
plays. (SI) will appear to the right of ESPAÑOL on-screen.  
4
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 ENGLISH  
2 ESPAÑOL  
(ON)  
GO-TO  
100  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
4
Press the MENU button. The menu shown below will appear,  
giving you the option to set up the Cable Box Controller now.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
CABLE BOX CONTROLLER  
OFF  
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER  
1
2
ON  
OFF  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5
If you do not want to set up the Cable Box Controller  
now, press the Num ber 2 button to leave the Cable Box  
Controller turned O FF. Proceed to step 6 on page 11. You  
may set up the Controller later by following the instructions on  
pages 42 - 46.  
Helpful Hints  
Leave the Cable Box turned on if  
you plan to set up the Cable Box  
Controller now.  
Set the Cable Box to a channel  
other than channel 09.  
If you do want to set up the Cable Box Controller now, press the  
Number 1 button to turn the Cable Box Controller ON. Press the  
MENU button, then follow steps 4 - 6 on page 14. When you finish  
setting the clock, complete steps 7 - 11 on page 44. When you finish  
setting up the Cable Box Controller, go to step 9 on page 11.  
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Turning on Your VCR (contd) 11  
6
Wait for the VCR to program  
channels.  
Press the MENU button. The menu shown below will appear.  
8
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE  
TO VCR  
THEN…  
PUSH CH UP KEY  
OR…  
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP  
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
7
Press the CHANNEL Up button to begin automatic channel  
programming. AUTO SET PROCEEDING/PLEASE WAIT will  
appear on-screen. The VCR will place all of the channels you  
receive into its memory, so when you scan through channels using  
the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons, youll only scan through chan-  
nels that you receive.  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
7
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
8
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
When channels are programmed, AUTO SET COMPLETED will  
appear on-screen briefly.  
Then, the following menu will appear, giving you the option to set  
up the VCR Plus+ Programming System now, if you prefer.  
STOP  
9
6
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
VCR PLUS+ USER  
TO SET UP VCR PLUS+  
CROSS REFERENCE CHANNEL  
MAP, REFER TO  
INSTRUCTION BOOK.  
PUSH MENU TO SET REF MAP  
OR...  
GO-TO  
100  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
9
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
If you do not want to set up the VCR Plus+ Program m ing  
System now, press the EXIT/STATUS button. You may set  
up the VCR Plus+ Programming System later by following the  
instructions on pages 38 - 39.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
If you do want to set up the VCR Plus+ Program m ing  
System now, press the MENU button. Follow the instruc-  
tions from step 6 on page 39 to complete this task.  
Helpful Hint  
You may not be able to program  
channels at step 7 if you are using  
a Cable Box or DSS Receiver.  
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12 Automatic Channel Programming  
Program m ing Channels  
Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you  
receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets  
you reprogram channels. Make each entry within one minute of  
the previous entry.  
Wait for the VCR to program  
channels.  
5
1
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button to  
bring up the main menu display.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
MUTE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
PAUSE/STILL  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
2
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TV  
CABLE TV  
AUTO PROGRAMMING  
ADD/DELETE CH  
CH MEMORY REVIEW  
(ON)  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
TV STEREO  
SECOND AUDIO  
(ON)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TO END PUSH EXIT  
2
4
3
3
Press the Num ber 1 button to select TV (if you have an  
antenna) or the Num ber 2 button to select CABLE TV (if you  
have a cable connection). (ON) will appear to the right of your  
selection.  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
4
Press the Num ber 3 button to select AUTO PROGRAM-  
MING. AUTO SET PROCEEDING/PLEASE WAIT and a scale that  
shows the progress of programming will appear on-screen. The  
VCR will place all the channels you receive into its memory.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
5
W ait for a few m inutes while the VCR program s chan-  
nels. When programming is complete, AUTO SET COMPLETED  
will appear on-screen. Then, the programming of the lowest chan-  
nel number placed in the VCR’s memory will appear on-screen.  
Now when you press the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons, you will  
scan only through channels you receive.  
Helpful Hints  
If the channel you select has no  
broadcast, the screen will be solid  
blue. The screen will remain blue  
until you select an active channel.  
Line Input mode will always be  
stored in the VCR’s memory as  
channel 00. When you press  
Number buttons 00, A/V IN will  
appear on-screen and L will appear  
on the display panel of the VCR.  
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Automatic Channel Programming (contd) 13  
Adding/Deleting Channels  
1
1
Press the VCR button.  
2
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
PAUSE/STILL  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
REW  
3
FF  
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TV  
CABLE TV  
AUTO PROGRAMMING  
ADD/DELETE CH  
CH MEMORY REVIEW  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
(ON)  
LIGHT  
STOP  
7
6
4
5
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
2
3
TV STEREO  
2ND AUDIO  
(ON)  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
Press the Num ber 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CH.  
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER  
GO-TO  
100  
CH – –  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
5
6
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the channel num ber.  
Helpful Hint  
W ithin 15 seconds, press the Num ber 1 button to add  
that channel. O r, press the Num ber 2 button to delete  
that channel. O r, press the Num ber 3 button to enter  
another channel. Your choice will appear to the right of the  
channel number.  
To review the list of channels pro-  
grammed by your VCR, follow these  
steps.  
1) Press the MENU button. 2) Press  
the Number 3 button to select  
TUNER SET UP. 3) Press the  
Number 5 button to select CH  
MEMORY REVIEW. If all the pro-  
grammed channels dont fit on the  
screen, press the Number 1 button  
to see the next screen of channels.  
Then, press the Number 2 button to  
return to the previous screen of  
channels. 4) Press the EXIT/STA-  
TUS button twice to exit.  
TO SELECT PUSH NUMBER  
CH12 DELETED  
1
2
3
ADD  
DELETE  
SELECT ANOTHER CH  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit. Programming of the  
channel you added or deleted will appear on-screen.  
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14 Setting the Clock  
There are four ways to set the VCR’s clock: Manually, with Time  
Zone Selection, with Manual PBS Channel Selection, or with  
Automatic PBS Channel Selection. Cable Box/DSS Receiver users  
must set the clock manually. Before you set the clock, make sure:  
The VCR power is on.  
The VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press  
the VCR/TV button once.  
1
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
Channels are programmed. Details are on page 12.  
You make each entry within one minute of the previous entry.  
To set the clock manually, follow the steps on this page. To use  
Time Zone Selection, go to page 15. To use Manual PBS Channel  
selection, go to page 16. To use Automatic PBS Channel Selection,  
go to page 17.  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
1
FF  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
2
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
Press the Num ber 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE  
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear briefly.  
SET CLOCK  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
6
4
5
1
2
3
4
AUTO CLOCK  
(ON)  
DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)  
SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)  
SET TIME ZONE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
2
(AUTO)  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
GO-TO  
100  
3
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
Press the Num ber 3 button to select SET MANUAL CLOCK.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
TIME – – : – – – –  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Helpful Hints  
Press two Num ber buttons for the hour and two Num ber  
buttons for the m inute(s). Then press 1 for AM or 2 for  
PM. For example, for 2:15 PM, press 02, 15, 2.  
If the numbers entered do not  
match the VCR’s internal calendar,  
the entry will be rejected and a  
question mark (?) will appear on-  
screen.  
To program the VCR so its clock will  
automatically move forward one  
hour in April and turn back one  
hour in October, see page 18.  
Enter a 0 before single digit num-  
bers.  
5
Press two Num ber buttons for the m onth, two Num ber  
buttons for the day, and two Num ber buttons for the  
year. For example, for July 1, 1997, press 07, 01, 97. The day of  
the week will appear automatically.  
TIME 02 :15 PM  
MONTH – – /– – / – –  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
To make corrections, press the  
CLEAR button until the space for  
the number you want to correct is  
flashing. Then enter the correct  
number.  
6
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
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Setting the Clock (contd) 15  
Tim e Zone Selection  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
3
TO END PUSH EXIT  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
2
F.ADV  
6
Press the Num ber 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE  
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen  
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear.  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
(If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, SET TIME ZONE will not be  
available in the menu. If this happens, press the EXIT/STATUS but-  
ton. Then, follow steps 1 - 3 on page 16. Press the EXIT/STATUS  
button, then start again at step 1 above.)  
FF  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
SET CLOCK  
AUTO CLOCK  
DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)  
SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)  
SET TIME ZONE  
STOP  
1
2
3
4
(ON)  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
5
2
4
(AUTO)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
GO-TO  
100  
Press the Num ber 4 button to select SET TIME ZONE.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AUTO  
(ON)  
ATLANTIC  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
ALASKA  
HAWAII  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
4
Press a single Num ber button to enter the one-digit code  
for your Tim e Zone.  
Helpful Hints  
• When the power plug is connected  
to an AC outlet, the correct time will  
appear on the display panel of the  
VCR (when the power is off).  
5
Press the MENU button, then press the EXIT/STATUS  
button.  
If you live near the boundary of an  
adjacent time zone, your PBS chan-  
nel may come from a different time  
zone. Select the time zone of your  
PBS channel at step 4.  
6
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR. Auto will  
flash in the display panel until the clock is set. Leave the VCR  
turned off until the time appears on the display panel.  
Cable Box users must set the clock  
manually. Details are on page 14.  
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16 Setting the Clock (contd)  
Manual PBS Channel Selection  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
2
Press the Num ber 5 button to select SET CLO CK. CABLE  
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen  
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear. (If AUTO  
CLOCK is set to OFF, SET TIME ZONE will not be available.)  
SET CLOCK  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
MUTE  
1
2
3
4
AUTO CLOCK  
(ON)  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)  
SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)  
SET TIME ZONE  
7
PAUSE/STILL  
(AUTO)  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
3
If (O N) appears to the right of AUTO CLO CK, press the  
Num ber 1 button twice. If (O FF) appears to the right of  
AUTO CLO CK, press the Num ber 1 button once.  
AUTO CLOCK  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
5
3
AUTO CLOCK USES  
PBS CHANNEL DATA  
4
2
6
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
2
SET PBS CH. AUTO  
SET PBS CH. MANUAL  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
4
Press the Num ber 2 button to select SET PBS CH. MAN-  
UAL to tell the VCR the PBS channel from which to take the  
time.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
5
Use the Num ber buttons to enter your PBS channel num -  
ber. (If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button.) Finally,  
press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
Helpful Hints  
The time will be updated at the top  
of each hour (except at 11 p.m.,  
midnight, 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.).  
To see the time on the display  
panel, press the EXIT/STATUS but-  
ton repeatedly.  
If - - : - - appears on the display  
panel after you turn off the VCR,  
the VCR could not find the time.  
Repeat steps 1 - 7 above, entering  
a different PBS channel at step 5.  
Or, set the clock following the steps  
on page 17.  
6
The Time Zone Selection menu will appear. Press one Num ber  
button to enter the single-digit code for your Tim e Zone.  
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompted to  
turn off the VCR.  
Press the EXIT/STATUS button again, then press the  
PO W ER button to turn off the VCR. Auto will flash in the  
display panel until the clock is set. Leave the VCR power off until  
the clock is set.  
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Setting the Clock (contd) 17  
Autom atic PBS Channel Selection  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
2
Press the Num ber 5 button to select SET CLO CK. CABLE  
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen  
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear. (If AUTO  
CLOCK is set to OFF, SET TIME ZONE will not be available.)  
SET CLOCK  
1
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
MUTE  
1
2
3
4
AUTO CLOCK  
(ON)  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)  
SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)  
SET TIME ZONE  
7
PAUSE/STILL  
(AUTO)  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
3
If (O N) appears to the right of AUTO CLO CK, press the  
Num ber 1 button twice. If (O FF) appears to the right of  
AUTO CLO CK, press the Num ber 1 button once.  
AUTO CLOCK  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
6
4
3
AUTO CLOCK USES  
PBS CHANNEL DATA  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
5
1
2
SET PBS CH. AUTO  
SET PBS CH. MANUAL  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
4
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
Press the Num ber 1 button to select SET PBS CH.  
AUTO to have the VCR find the PBS channel from which to take  
the time.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
5
The Time Zone selection menu will appear. Press one Num ber  
button to enter the single-digit code for your Tim e Zone.  
6
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. You will be prompted to  
turn off the VCR.  
Helpful Hints  
The time will be updated at the top  
of each hour (except at 11 p.m.,  
midnight, 1 a.m. and 2 a.m.).  
To display the time, press the  
EXIT/STATUS button. A status dis-  
play will appear on the TV screen.  
Details are on page 28.  
Power failures can cause you to lose  
your clock setting and programmed  
channels.  
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button, then press the PO W ER  
button to turn off the VCR.  
Auto will flash in the display panel until the clock is set. Leave the  
VCR power off until the clock is set. If --:-- appears on the display  
panel after you turn off the VCR, the VCR could not find the time.  
You may need to tell the VCR the PBS channel from which to  
take the time. Follow the steps on page 16.  
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18 Daylight-Saving Time Selection  
Daylight-Saving Tim e Selection  
Follow the steps below to program the VCR so its clock will auto-  
matically move forward one hour in April and turn back one hour  
in October.  
1
3
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button to  
bring up the main menu display.  
MUTE  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
FF  
2
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
Press the Num ber 5 button to select SET CLOCK. CABLE  
BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will appear on-screen  
briefly. Then, the menu shown below will appear. (If SET MANU-  
AL CLOCK is set to (ON), SET TIME ZONE will not appear in  
the menu.)  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
4
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SET CLOCK  
1
2
3
4
AUTO CLOCK  
(ON)  
DAYLIGHT SAV TIME (ON)  
SET MANUAL CLOCK (OFF)  
SET TIME ZONE  
(AUTO)  
GO-TO  
100  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
3
Press the Num ber 2 button so that (O N) appears to the  
right of DAYLIGHT SAV TIME.  
Each time you press the Number 2 button, you turn Daylight-  
Saving Time ON or OFF.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.  
Helpful Hints  
To turn off Daylight-Saving Time,  
follow steps 1 - 2 above. At step 3,  
press the Number 2 button so that  
(OFF) appears to the right of DAY-  
LIGHT SAV TIME. Press the  
EXIT/STATUS button to exit.  
For more information about  
Daylight-Saving Time, please see  
page 61.  
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Language Selection 19  
Language  
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen  
displays.  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
1
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
MUTE  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
2
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
1 SET REPEAT PLAY  
2 ON SCREEN MODE  
3 LANGUAGE  
(OFF)  
4 SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
5 SET CABLE BOX  
6 SET DSS RECEIVER  
7 AUDIO OUT  
8 VIDEO STABILIZER (OFF)  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
5
4
2
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
3
Press the Num ber 3 button to select LANGUAGE.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 ENGLISH  
2 ESPAÑOL  
(ON)  
GO-TO  
100  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
4
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
Press the Num ber 1 button if you want the on-screen displays  
in English. (ON) will appear to the right of ENGLISH on-screen.  
O r, press the Num ber 2 button if you want the on-screen dis-  
plays in Spanish. (SI) will appear to the right of ESPAÑOL on-  
screen.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 ENGLISH  
2 ESPAÑOL  
(ON)  
Helpful Hint  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
If you accidentally select Spanish on-  
screen displays and need English on-  
screen displays, follow these steps.  
1) Press the VCR button, then press  
the MENU button. 2) Press the  
Number 2 button to select PRE-  
PARE LA VCR. 3) Press the Number  
3 button to select LENGUAJE.  
4) Press the Number 1 button.  
(ON) will appear to the right of  
ENGLISH on-screen. 5) Press the  
EXIT/STATUS button.  
5
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.  
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20 Remote Control Buttons  
VCR Button  
TV Button  
Press this button before pressing  
VCR operation buttons.  
CBL/DSS Button  
Press this button before pressing  
other TV operation buttons.  
PO W ER Button  
Press this button before pressing  
Cable Box or DSS Receiver oper-  
ation buttons.  
After pressing the CBL/DSS, VCR, or  
TV button, press to turn on or off  
the Cable Box/DSS Receiver, VCR,  
or TV.  
EJECT Button  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
Press to eject the tape.  
VO L(um e) Up/Down Buttons  
Press to increase or decrease the  
TV’s volume.  
MUTE Button  
Press to eliminate the TV’s sound.  
Press again to return to the previous  
volume.  
MUTE  
PLAY Button  
CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons  
After pressing the CBL/DSS, TV, or  
VCR button, press to scan through  
the channels of the Cable Box/DSS  
Receiver, TV, or VCR.  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
In VCR mode, press to play a  
tape. Also, press to release Slow,  
Still, or Search mode and to  
return to normal playback. Details  
are on page 56. In TV mode, press  
to move up or forward one row  
or selection in the TV menu if  
you have a Magnavox or Philips  
TV.  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
MENU Button  
Press to access the main VCR menu.  
If you have a Magnavox or Philips TV,  
press the TV button, then the MENU  
button, to access the TV menu sys-  
tem.  
FF  
REW (ind) Button  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
When in Stop mode, press to  
rewind the tape at high speed.  
When in Play mode, press to  
rewind the tape while the picture  
stays on-screen. Details are on  
page 56. Or, if you have a  
Magnavox or Philips TV, press to  
adjust (decrease) the picture con-  
trols.  
REC(ord)/O TR Button  
Press once to start a recording.  
Details are on page 31. Or, press  
repeatedly to start a one touch  
recording. Details are on page 32.  
INDEX/ VAR.(iable) SLO W  
Buttons  
Num ber Buttons  
STOP  
After pressing the CBL/DSS, TV, or  
VCR button, press to select a chan-  
nel at the Cable Box/DSS Receiver,  
TV, or VCR. Also, use to select VCR  
on-screen menus or to program VCR  
functions (such as setting the clock).  
Channels 1-9  
To select, press 0, then the channel  
you want. For example, to select  
channel 7, press 0, 7.  
Channels 100 and above  
To select, press the 100 button, then  
the last two digits of the channel you  
want. For example, to select channel  
117, press the 100 button, 1, 7.  
GO -TO Button  
When tape playback is stopped, press  
to enter the tape counter location to  
which you want the tape to automat-  
ically fast forward or rewind. Details  
are on page 53.  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
When in Stop mode, press to  
search for index codes recorded  
on the tape. Details are on page  
48. During slow motion playback,  
press to vary the playback speed.  
Details are on page 56.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
SLO W Button  
SKIP SEARCH Button  
When playing a tape recorded in  
SP or SLP speed, press the SLOW  
button to view the picture in  
slow motion. Press again to  
resume normal playback. Details  
are on page 56.  
Press during tape playback to skip 30  
seconds of a tape. This feature will  
only work with tapes recorded in SP  
or SLP speed.  
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Remote Control Buttons (contd) 21  
F.(ram e) ADV(ance) Button  
In Still mode, press to advance the  
picture one frame at a time.  
Details are on page 56.  
PAUSE/STILL Button  
When in Record mode, press to  
temporarily stop the recording  
(pause). Press a second time to  
resume normal recording. Details are  
on page 31. When in Play mode,  
press once to freeze the picture  
(still). Press a second time to resume  
STO P Button  
Press to stop the tape. Or, if you  
have a Magnavox or Philips TV,  
press to move down or backward  
one row or selection in the TV  
menu system.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
normal playback. Details are on page  
56.  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER Button  
Press to program a timer record-  
ing with the VCR Plus+  
Programming System. Details are  
on pages 40 - 41.  
FF (Fast Forward) Button  
When in Stop mode, press to  
advance the tape at high speed.  
When in Play mode, press to advance  
the tape while the picture stays on-  
screen. Details are on page 56. Or, if  
you have a Magnavox or Philips TV,  
press to adjust (increase) the picture  
controls.  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
EXIT/STATUS Button  
Press to exit on-screen menus.  
Press to bring up the status dis-  
play for five seconds. Details are  
on page 28. When tape playback  
is stopped, press repeatedly to  
see the time, counter information,  
or channel number on the display  
panel. During tape playback, press  
repeatedly to see the time and  
counter information on the dis-  
play panel. Or, if you have a  
Magnavox or Philips TV, press the  
TV button, then press the  
EXIT/STATUS button to access  
the TV on-screen displays or to  
exit the TV menu system.  
(Tape) SPEED Button  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
LIGHT Button  
Press to illuminate the VOL(ume),  
CHANNEL, PLAY, REW(ind), FF  
(Fast Forward), and STOP buttons  
for five seconds.  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
CLEAR Button  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
Press to erase incorrect data when  
programming VCR functions. Also,  
press to reset the tape counter to  
0:00:00. Details are on page 52.  
MEMO RY Button  
Press to memorize a tape location at  
which the tape counter was set to  
0:00:00. Details are on page 52.  
TRACKING Buttons  
When in Play or Slow mode, press to  
adjust the tracking. In Still mode,  
press to eliminate vertical jitter.  
Details are on page 57.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press to select a recording speed  
(SP or SLP). Details are on pages  
31, 36, and 58.  
VCR/TV Button  
Press to select the signal that  
your TV receives.  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
VCR Position  
Use to watch a tape, to watch a  
program while recording it, or to  
watch a TV broadcast using the  
CHANNEL Up/Down or Number  
buttons.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Helpful Hint  
TV Position  
This remote control may or may  
not operate your TV, Cable Box, or  
DSS Receiver. Or, it may only work  
some features of this equipment.  
See “Setting the Remote Control to  
Operate a TVon page 26 and  
“Setting the Remote Control to  
Operate a Cable Box/DSS  
Use to watch TV or to watch one  
program while recording another.  
Details are on page 33.  
Receiver” on page 27 for details.  
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22 Display Panel  
VCR Display Panel  
Information about VCR operations appears here. Different  
information appears at different times.  
Cassette Com partm ent  
Insert a tape here.  
VRX462  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
POWER  
PAUSE  
STOP/EJECT  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
OTR  
SP  
REC  
PLAY  
ST  
SAP  
M
AM  
PM  
REC/OTR  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
VCR SLP  
TIMER  
H
M
S
PAUSE  
HQ  
Hi-Fi  
Mode Lights  
VCR Light  
These lights tell you the  
current operation of the  
VCR: REC(ord), PLAY,  
or PAUSE.  
This light appears when the VCR  
is in VCR position.  
OTR  
VCR  
SP  
SLP  
REC  
ST  
SAP  
AM  
PM  
PLAY  
TIMER  
PAUSE  
H
M
S
M
Sound Program Lights  
TIMER Light  
These lights appear when a stereo or  
second audio program is available.  
(ST means a stereo broadcast is  
available; SAP means a second  
audio program is available.) You  
still must set the VCR to receive,  
record, or play a tape in stereo or  
second audio. Details are on pages 49  
- 51.  
This light appears when a timer  
recording is programmed or is  
in progress. Details are on pages  
34 - 41. This light blinks rapidly  
if the VCR is turned off to set  
a Timer Recording but a tape is  
not in the VCR.  
These lights are not available on  
the VRX442.  
Cassette-Inside Light  
Line Input Mode Light  
This light appears when a tape is  
in the VCR. It blinks when a tape  
is being ejected. This light blinks  
rapidly if the VCR is turned off to  
set a Timer Recording but there is  
not a tape in the VCR.  
When L appears here, the VCR is in Line Input  
mode. (Select Line Input mode by pressing  
Number buttons 00. Exit Line Input mode by  
using the Number buttons or the CHANNEL  
Up/Down buttons to select another channel.)  
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Display Panel (contd) 23  
Rem ote Sensor  
O TR Light  
Receives a signal from your remote control so you can  
operate your VCR from a distance. Press the VCR but-  
ton on the remote control before pressing other VCR  
operation buttons.  
This light blinks when a one touch  
recording is in progress. Details  
are on page 32.  
VRX462  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
POWER  
PAUSE  
STOP/EJECT  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
OTR  
SP  
REC  
PLAY  
ST  
SAP  
M
AM  
PM  
REC/OTR  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
VCR SLP  
TIMER  
H
M
S
PAUSE  
HQ  
Hi-Fi  
OTR  
VCR  
SP  
SLP  
REC  
PLAY  
ST  
SAP  
AM  
PM  
TIMER  
PAUSE  
H
M
S
M
Tape Speed Lights  
Mem ory Light  
A tape speed light indicates the tape  
speed during recording and play-  
back.  
NOTE: Although this VCR will play  
tapes recorded in LP speed, LP will  
This light appears when the tape  
counter has been reset to zero  
and memorized. Details are on  
page 52.  
not appear on the display panel. This  
VCR will not record in LP speed.  
Details on tape speeds are on pages  
31, 36, and 58.  
Clock/Counter/Channel Display  
Each time you press the EXIT/STATUS button on the  
remote control, information on the VCR display panel  
will change. When tape playback is stopped, each press of  
the EXIT/STATUS button will cause the display panel to  
rotate between the following three displays: the current  
time (when the clock is set); the tape counter; and the  
channel number. During tape playback, each press of the  
EXIT/STATUS button will cause the display panel to  
alternate between the tape counter and the current time.  
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24 Front Panel  
FF (Fast Forward) 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 56.  
PLAY Button  
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Slow, Still, or Search  
mode and return to normal playback. Details are on page 56.  
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 56.  
PO W ER Button  
Press to turn the VCR power on and off. When you press the  
POWER button to turn on the VCR, you activate the Remote  
Locator feature. Details are on page 29.  
PAUSE Button  
During tape playback, press once to freeze the picture (Still). Press  
again to resume normal playback. Details are on page 56. During  
recording, press to temporarily stop the recording (Pause). Press a  
second time to resume recording. Details are on page 31.  
VRX462  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
POWER  
PAUSE  
STOP/EJECT  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
OTR  
VCR  
SP  
SLP  
REC  
PLAY  
ST  
SAP  
M
AM  
PM  
REC/OTR  
L
AUDIO  
R
VIDEO  
TIMER  
H
M
S
PAUSE  
HQ  
Hi-Fi  
Front VIDEO /AUDIO  
IN Jacks  
CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons  
STO P/EJECT  
Button  
Press to scan through the VCR’s  
channels. During tape playback,  
press to manually adjust the track-  
ing. Details are on page 57.  
Press once to stop the  
tape. Press again to  
eject the tape.  
Connect cables coming from  
the VIDEO and AUDIO OUT  
Jacks of another VCR or a  
camcorder here. Details are on  
page 47. (The VRX442 has  
one AUDIO IN Jack.)  
REC(ord)/O TR Button  
Press once to record. Details are on page 31. Press repeatedly to  
start a One Touch Recording. Details are on page 32.  
VCR/TV Button  
Press 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 CHAN-  
NEL Up/Down or Number buttons. The VCR light will appear on the display panel when the VCR is in  
VCR position.  
TV Position:  
Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another. Details are on page 33. The VCR light  
will not appear on the display panel when the VCR is in TV position.  
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Rear Panel 25  
ANT(enna) IN Jack  
Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on pages six - nine.  
AUDIO O UT Jacks  
Connect cables going to the AUDIO IN jacks of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on page 47. The  
VRX442 has a single AUDIO OUT Jack. The VRX462 (pictured)  
has Right and Left AUDIO OUT Jacks.  
CABLE BO X Jack  
Connect the Controller here. You may use the Controller with  
either a Cable Box or a DSS Receiver. Details are on pages 42 - 46.  
AUDIO IN Jacks  
Connect cables coming from the AUDIO OUT jacks of a cam-  
corder, another VCR, or an audio source here. Details are on page  
47. The VRX442 has a single AUDIO IN Jack. The VRX462 (pic-  
tured) has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks.  
VRX462  
CABLE  
BOX  
IN  
OUT  
ANT.IN  
R
AUDIO  
L
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
CH3/CH4 Switch  
Set to channel 3 or 4 to use your TV with your VCR.  
Set your TV to the same channel. Details are on pages  
six - nine.  
VIDEO IN Jack  
Connect a cable coming from the VIDEO OUT jack of  
a camcorder or another VCR here. Details are on page  
47.  
VIDEO O UT Jack  
RF O UT Jack  
Connect a cable going to the VIDEO IN jack of a cam-  
corder or another VCR here. Details are on page 47.  
Use the supplied RF coaxial cable to  
connect this jack to the ANTENNA  
IN Jack on your TV or to the IN  
Jack on your Cable Box or DSS  
Receiver (if applicable). Details are on  
pages six - nine.  
AC Power Cord  
Connect to a wall outlet (120 V) to supply power to  
the VCR.  
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26 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV  
Your VCR remote control may operate your TV. Follow these  
steps to set the remote control code.  
Find the code for your TV.  
Repeat step 1.  
2
4
1
Point the rem ote control at your TV. Press the TV but-  
ton, then press the PO W ER button. If your TV turns on or  
off, try the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons. If your TV doesnt turn  
on or off, or if the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons dont work, go  
to step 2. If your TV does work, youre finished.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
MUTE  
1
2
3
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
Find the brand of your TV on the list below, and rem em -  
ber the two-digit num ber to the right of it.  
PAUSE/STILL  
TV CO DES  
PLAY  
REW  
EMERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
GOLDSTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04  
HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05  
MAGNAVOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01, 02, 03  
MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
PANASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07, 17  
PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01  
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
SAMSUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
SANYO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
SHARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09  
TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08  
ZENITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06, 15  
FF  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
3
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
Press the MUTE button, then press the TV button. Then  
use two Num ber buttons to enter the two-digit code for  
your TV. For example, if you have a Zenith TV, press Number  
buttons 1, 5.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
4
Helpful Hints  
Try step 1 again. If the remote control works your TV, youre  
finished. If the remote control still doesnt work your TV, repeat  
steps 2 - 3, using a different code.  
If you had to program the remote  
control to operate your TV, whenev-  
er you replace the batteries in the  
remote control, you will have to pro-  
gram the remote control again.  
If you have a Philips TV or a  
Magnavox TV, you can use the  
remote control to operate other TV  
functions. Press the TV button  
before pressing other TV operation  
buttons. Details are on pages 20 -  
21.  
There is no guarantee that the rem ote  
control will work your TV.  
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Setting the Remote Control to Operate a Cable Box/DSS Receiver 27  
Your VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box or DSS  
Find the code for your Cable  
Receiver. Follow these steps to set the remote control code.  
Box/DSS Receiver.  
2
4
1
1
Repeat step 1.  
Point the rem ote control at your Cable Box/DSS  
Receiver. Press the CBL/DSS button, then the PO W ER  
button. If your Cable Box/DSS Receiver turns on or off, try the  
CHANNEL Up/Down buttons. If your Cable Box/DSS Receiver  
does not turn on or off, or if the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons  
dont work, go to step 2.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
MUTE  
3
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
2
Find the brand of your Cable Box/DSS Receiver on the  
list below and rem em ber the two-digit num ber to the  
right of it.  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
CABLE BO X/DSS RECEIVER CO DES  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS . . 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07  
HAMLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22  
JERROLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07  
OAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 18  
PANASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20  
PIONEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08, 09, 10  
TOCOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24, 25  
ZENITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14, 15  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MAGNAVOX DSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43  
RCA DSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 44  
SONY DSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
3
Press the MUTE button, then press the CBL/DSS button.  
Use two Num ber buttons to enter the two-digit code for  
your Cable Box or DSS Receiver. For example, if you have a  
Zenith Cable Box, press Number buttons 1, 3.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
4
Helpful Hints  
Try step 1 again. If the remote control works your Cable Box  
or DSS Receiver, youre finished. If the remote control still does  
not work your Cable Box or DSS Receiver, repeat steps 2 - 3  
using a different code.  
If you had to program the remote  
control to operate your Cable Box or  
DSS Receiver, whenever you replace  
the batteries in the remote control,  
you must program the remote con-  
trol again.  
The remote control may only oper-  
ate some features of your Cable  
Box or DSS Receiver.  
Some Cable Boxes/DSS Receivers  
can only be turned on at the Cable  
Box/DSS Receiver.  
There is no guarantee that the rem ote  
control will operate your Cable Box or  
DSS Receiver.  
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28 On-Screen Status Displays  
An on-screen status display, which includes the current time,  
channel, and other information (see illustration of the status dis-  
play at right), will appear when you press the EXIT/STATUS but-  
ton or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display  
may vary.  
Channel  
O N SCREEN O N:  
Function Button  
Pressed  
Whenever you press the PLAY button or the STOP button,  
some of the contents of the status display will appear for five  
seconds.  
Time  
CO UNTER O NLY:  
STOP  
12:00 AM  
CH 10  
The tape counter will appear on-screen at all times. Whenever  
you press the PLAY button or the STOP button, some of the  
contents of the status display will appear for five seconds. After  
five seconds, only the counter will remain on the screen.  
O N SCREEN O FF:  
SLP  
M 1:23:45 HIFI  
No status display will appear when you press function buttons  
or the EXIT/STATUS button.  
To select one of the status display m odes, follow these  
steps.  
Tape  
Speed  
Sound Program  
1
Tape Counter and  
Counter Memory  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
2
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SET REPEAT PLAY (OFF)  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
SET CABLE BOX  
SET DSS RECEIVER  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO STABILIZER (OFF)  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
3
In On Screen On and Counter Only  
modes:  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select ON SCREEN MODE.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
You may bring up the status dis-  
play at any time by pressing the  
EXIT/STATUS button. (The excep-  
tion is during Slow, Search, or Still  
mode.) The display will appear for  
about five seconds.  
1
2
3
ON SCREEN ON  
COUNTER ONLY  
ON SCREEN OFF  
(ON)  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Channel numbers (when tuned)  
will appear for a few seconds.  
When tape playback is stopped,  
press the EXIT/STATUS button at  
any time to see the time, counter  
information, or channel number on  
the display panel. During tape play-  
back, press the EXIT/STATUS but-  
ton to see the time or counter infor-  
mation on the display panel. The  
channel will not appear.  
4
Press the Num ber 1 button to select O N SCREEN O N,  
the Num ber 2 button to select CO UNTER O NLY, or the  
Num ber 3 button to select O N SCREEN O FF. (ON) will  
appear beside the selected status display mode.  
5
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.  
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Remote Locator 29  
When you use the Remote Locator feature, your VCR can find  
your remote control. To find your remote, follow these steps.  
To program the VCR to find its  
remote control only....  
1
Press the PO W ER button on the VCR to turn on the VCR.  
LOCATING REMOTE appears on the TV screen briefly. Within a  
few seconds, the remote control will start beeping. It will beep for  
about 30 seconds.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
2
MUTE  
When you find the remote control, point the rem ote at the  
VCR’s rem ote sensor and press any button to stop the  
beeping.  
3
4
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
The VCR may find other remote controls in your home, or even in an  
apartment complex. To program the VCR to find its remote control only,  
follow these steps.  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
1
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
2
1
Press the Num ber 6 button to select SET REMOTE LOCA-  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOR.  
2
TO CHANGE CODE,  
PUSH MUTE AND PAUSE KEY  
FOR 3 SECONDS.  
GO-TO  
100  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
3
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
Press and hold the MUTE button and the PAUSE/STILL  
button at the sam e tim e for three seconds. The current  
remote locator code will appear on-screen.  
SET LOCATOR CODE  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
REMOTE LOCATOR CODE IS 4  
Helpful Hints  
TO SELECT PUSH 0-9  
The VCR may not find the remote  
control if the remote is placed on a  
metal shelf or on counter material.  
Any changes or modifications to the  
remote control not expressly  
approved by Philips Consumer  
Electronics Company could void the  
users authority to operate the  
remote control.  
If you change the remote locator  
code in the steps above, you must  
reprogram the remote control when  
you replace the batteries.  
4
Press one Num ber button (0 - 9) on the rem ote control  
to set a new locator code. (If you press any other button, the  
code wont be set.) The remote control will beep briefly, indicat-  
ing that the locator code has been changed successfully. The new  
code will appear in the menu, then the menu will disappear.  
SET LOCATOR CODE  
REMOTE LOCATOR CODE  
HAS BEEN CHANGED  
NEW CODE IS 6  
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30 Playing  
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.  
Turn on the TV.  
Insert a tape.  
1
2
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the  
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
2
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
Insert a tape in the VCR. The power will come on. The VCR  
will place itself in VCR position automatically (the VCR light will  
appear on the display panel of the VCR). If the VCR light does not  
appear, press the VCR/TV button once. If the tapes record tab  
has been removed, playback will start automatically.  
MUTE  
6
5
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
PLAY  
REW  
If playback does not start autom atically, press the PLAY  
button. The PLAY light will appear on the VCR display panel.  
FF  
3
4
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
4
LIGHT  
STOP  
Press the STO P button on the rem ote control or the  
STO P/EJECT button on the VCR once to stop playback.  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5
Press the REW (ind) button to rewind the tape.  
GO-TO  
100  
6
W hen the tape has finished rewinding, press the EJECT  
button on the rem ote control or the STO P/EJECT button  
on the VCR again to rem ove the tape.  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Helpful Hint  
Playback options and features are  
discussed on pages 49 - 57.  
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Recording 31  
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.  
Turn on the TV.  
1
2
3
1
Insert a tape.  
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the  
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
2
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
Insert a tape with its record tab intact (details are on page five)  
in the VCR. The power will come on.  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
3
Press the VCR button.  
PAUSE/STILL  
6
4
PLAY  
REW  
4
FF  
If the VCR light appears on the display panel of the VCR, go to  
step 5. If the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV  
button once.  
8
9
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
5
Press the (Tape) SPEED button until the desired tape speed  
appears on-screen. The VCR will only record in SP or SLP. Details  
about tape speed are on pages 36 and 58.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
6
GO-TO  
100  
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Num ber  
buttons to select the channel to be recorded.  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
7
5
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
7
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start recording. The  
REC(ord) light will appear on the VCR display panel.  
If the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed while no tape is in the  
VCR, NO CASSETTE will appear on-screen for five seconds.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Helpful Hints  
8
If the REC(ord)/OTR button is  
pressed while a tape without a  
record tab is in the VCR, PROTECT-  
ED CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD  
will appear on-screen briefly. The  
VCR will eject the tape.  
To pause the recording (for exam ple, during com m er-  
cials), press the PAUSE/STILL button. The PAUSE light will  
appear on the display panel.  
To resum e recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button  
again. The PAUSE light will disappear from the display panel.  
You can change the tape speed  
while recording, but some distortion  
will appear on the tape.  
The VCR records in a preset volume.  
If the end of the tape is reached  
while recording, the VCR will stop  
recording, rewind the tape, then  
stop. Details are on page 57.  
9
Press the STO P button to stop recording. The REC(ord) light  
will disappear from the display panel.  
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32 One Touch Recording  
The one touch recording (OTR) function allows you to start an  
immediate timed recording 30 minutes to nine hours long of the  
channel you are watching. Before you begin, make sure:  
Channels are programmed. Details are on page 12.  
The desired recording speed (SP or SLP) has been selected with  
the (Tape) SPEED button. Details are on pages 36 and 58.  
There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tapes record tab is  
intact (see page five) and the tape is long enough to record the  
program(s). If the end of the tape is reached during an OTR,  
recording will stop. The VCR will eject the tape and turn itself  
off.  
The VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the  
display panel of the VCR when the VCR is in VCR position. If  
the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
2
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
Starting an O TR  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
1
Press the VCR button.  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
2
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Num ber  
buttons to select the channel you want to record.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button 2 - 19 tim es, until the  
desired recording length (30 minutes to nine hours) appears in the  
upper left corner of the screen and on the display panel briefly.  
The OTR light will flash on the display panel; the REC(ord) light  
will appear on the display panel.  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
3
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
OTR (0:30)  
CH12  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
SLP  
Stopping an O TR  
To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the STOP but-  
ton.  
To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press the  
REC(ord)/OTR button until REC appears in the upper left corner  
of the TV screen. The REC(ord) light will remain on the display  
panel, but the OTR light will disappear.  
Helpful Hints  
To check the time remaining for an  
OTR after the OTR is in progress,  
press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
To change the recording length  
while an OTR is in progress, press  
the REC(ord)/OTR button until the  
desired length appears on-screen.  
If the preset time for a timer  
recording comes up during an OTR,  
the OTR has priority.  
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Recording One Channel/Watching Another 33  
1
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start a recording.  
Details are on page 31.  
2
Press the VCR button.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
6
2
3
MUTE  
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.  
The VCR light will disappear from the display panel.  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
4
5
8
4
PLAY  
REW  
Use the TV rem ote control to select the channel you  
want to watch. O r, if the VCR rem ote control operates  
your TV, press the TV button, then use the CHANNEL  
Up/Down buttons to select the channel you want to  
watch.  
FF  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
The channel selected with the TV controls will appear on-screen  
while the channel you previously selected to record is being  
recorded. (The REC(ord) light will appear on the display panel.)  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5
To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV  
rem ote control to select channel 03 or 04 (whichever chan-  
nel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to).  
O r, if the VCR rem ote control operates your TV, press  
the TV button, then use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons  
to select channel 03 or 04.  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
1
3
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
7
6
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Press the VCR button.  
7
Helpful Hints  
If you use a Cable Box or DSS  
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR posi-  
tion. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel.) The chan-  
nel being recorded will appear on-screen.  
Receiver, you may not be able to  
watch one channel while recording  
another. See pages eight - nine for  
details.  
If your VCR remote control operates  
your TV, press the TV button, then  
use the CHANNEL Up/Down but-  
tons or the Number buttons on the  
VCR remote control to select TV  
channels. Details are on page 26.  
If you don’t receive channels, check  
your hookups, then follow these  
instructions carefully.  
8
To stop the recording at any tim e, press the STO P but-  
ton.  
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34 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 eight  
timer recordings. For each one, the VCR will turn itself on,  
record, and turn itself off automatically.  
Before you begin make sure:  
Channels are programmed. Details are on page 12.  
The clock is set. Details are on pages 14 - 17.  
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 light will appear on the  
display panel of the VCR when the VCR is in VCR position. If  
the VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button once.  
When you use a Cable Box or DSS Receiver, timer recordings  
are programmed differently. Please read the information on  
pages eight - nine before proceeding.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
3
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
Com plete each step within 60 seconds of com pleting the  
previous step. If you dont, you m ay start again at step 1.  
FF  
1
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
STOP  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
GO-TO  
100  
2
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
Press the Num ber 1 button to select PROGRAM.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
1
2
3
4
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
PROGRAM REVIEW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
3
Select a once, daily or weekly recording.  
To make corrections while you are  
programming a timer recording,  
press the CLEAR button until the cur-  
sor is flashing on the item you want  
to change. Enter the correct informa-  
tion.  
Leave the Cable Box or DSS Receiver  
on for a timer recording (if applica-  
ble). See pages eight - nine for  
details.  
Press the Number 1 button to select ONCE. The VCR will  
record a TV program on any day you choose, up to 12 months  
away.  
Press the Number 2 button to select DAILY. The VCR will  
record a program every day from Monday through Friday, start-  
ing at the same time and recording for the same length of time.  
Press the Number 3 button to select WEEKLY. The VCR will  
record on the same day, at the same time, and for the same  
length of time every week.  
Entries that do not match the VCR’s  
internal calendar will cause a ques-  
tion mark to appear on-screen (for  
example, if you enter a Saturday  
date for a DAILY recording). Enter  
the correct information.  
DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)  
PROGRAM - 12345678 -  
Daily  
Recording  
Menu  
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER  
Screen  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
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Timer Recording (contd) 35  
4
Use the Num ber buttons (1 - 8) to select a slot in which  
to store the tim er recording. Flashing numbers indicate an  
open slot (one in which a timer recording has not yet been  
stored).  
4-7  
NOTE: If you select a number that has already been used to store a  
timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on-screen for  
a few seconds. Then information about the program in that slot will be  
displayed on-screen. If this happens, press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
Then start again at step 1.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
F.ADV  
PROGRAM  
1
CHANNEL – –  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
FF  
5
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the channel you want  
to record.  
If you are using a standard antenna or cable to VCR to TV  
hookup (as shown on pages six - seven), enter the channel of  
the TV program you want to record.  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
If you are recording from line input, press 0, 0. A/V REAR will  
appear on-screen.  
If you are using a Cable Box or a DSS Receiver, enter the out-  
put channel of your Cable Box or DSS Receiver (usually channel  
03 or 04). See pages eight, nine, and 58 for more information.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL 10  
TIME ON – – : – – – –  
1
CABLE/TV  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
6
Press two Num ber buttons for the hour you want the  
recording to begin. Press two Num ber buttons for the  
m inute(s) you want the recording to begin. Press 1 for  
AM or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
Helpful Hints  
If the preset time for a timer record-  
ing comes up during a One Touch  
Recording, the OTR has priority.  
If you leave the VCR on past the  
scheduled start time of a timer  
recording, you will not be prompted  
by the VCR again to turn off the  
VCR. When you turn off the VCR, the  
timer recording will not take place.  
If the end of the tape is reached dur-  
ing a Timer Recording, recording will  
stop. The VCR will eject the tape,  
then turn itself off.  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL 10  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
1
CABLE/TV  
09:30 PM  
– – : – – – –  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
7
Follow the instructions in step 6 to set the recordings  
stop tim e.  
Instructions continue on page 36.  
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36 Timer Recording (contd)  
8
Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed. Press  
the Num ber 2 button to record in SLP speed. You cannot  
use the (Tape) SPEED button at this time.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL 10  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
1
CABLE/TV  
09:30 PM  
11:00 PM  
SLP  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
SP=1 SLP=2  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
9
11  
Press two Num ber buttons for the m onth and two  
Num ber buttons for the day you want the program to  
record. For example, for July 10, press 07, 10. The day of the  
week and the year will appear automatically. (You cannot program  
the VCR to record more than one year in advance.)  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL 10  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
1
CABLE/TV  
09:30 PM  
11:00 PM  
SLP  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
START DATE 07/10/97  
THU.  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
10  
8
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
10  
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. PROGRAM WAS COM-  
PLETED/PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING will  
appear on-screen. In three seconds, the message will disappear.  
(If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears, try again from step 1.  
If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/CLASH appears, the timer  
recording you just programmed overlaps with an earlier timer  
recording. The timer recording you just programmed will not take  
place.)  
9
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
11  
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR. The TIMER  
light will appear on the display panel. (The TIMER light and the  
Cassette-Inside light will flash if there is not a tape in the VCR.)  
The VCR m ust be turned off for a tim er recording to take  
place. If you forget to turn off the VCR, PLEASE TURN OFF  
VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING flashes on your TV screen two  
minutes before a timer recording starts. To remove the message,  
press the CLEAR button.  
The VCR m ust be  
off for a tim er  
recording to occur.  
Make sure the VCR  
has a tape.  
Tape Speed  
Maximum Record/Playback Time  
Tape Speeds  
T160  
2 hrs.  
40 mins.  
5 hrs.  
T120  
T60  
This chart shows the recording/playback time  
for T160, T120, and T60 video cassettes.  
There are three playback speeds: SP, LP, and  
SLP. This VCR will play tapes recorded in LP,  
but LP will not appear on the display panel.  
This VCR will only record in SP and SLP.  
SP  
2 hrs.  
1 hr.  
(Standard Play)  
LP  
(Long Play)  
SLP  
4 hrs.  
6 hrs.  
2 hrs.  
3 hrs.  
20 mins.  
8 hrs.  
(Super Long Play)  
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Timer Recording (contd) 37  
Checking or Clearing Tim er Recordings  
1
Press the VCR button.  
2
Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear  
on the display panel.) If the VCR light does not appear, press  
the VCR/TV button once.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
3
Press the MENU button.  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
4
FF  
Press the Num ber 1 button to select PRO GRAM.  
5
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
Press the Num ber 4 button to select PRO GRAM  
REVIEW . The timer recording information for the program in  
the lowest numbered slot will appear on-screen.  
(If there are no timer recordings set, NO PROGRAM SET will  
appear briefly when you press the Number 4 button. Then, you  
will return to the previous screen. Press the EXIT/STATUS button  
to exit.)  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
3
7
5
8
4
6
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GO-TO  
100  
6
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
Press the Num ber 1 button repeatedly to review all pro-  
gram m ed tim er recordings. If you dont press the Number 1  
button in 10 seconds, the VCR will automatically display informa-  
tion about the next programmed timer recording. This will contin-  
ue until all filled slots have been displayed. Then, the previous  
menu will appear.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
2
REMOTE LOCATOR  
7
To cancel the tim er recording currently displayed, press  
the CLEAR button. You will either see the next programmed  
timer recording or you will return to the previous menu.  
8
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.  
Helpful Hints  
To stop a started timer recording,  
press the POWER button.  
You can exit the Program Review at  
any time by pressing the EXIT/STA-  
TUS button.  
9
Repeat steps 1 - 6 to m ake sure you have cleared the  
correct tim er recording.  
See pages 60 -61 for more hints.  
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38 Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System  
1
First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCR  
Plus+ programming system to work properly.  
Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and  
since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must program the VCR with your local channel infor-  
mation. To fill in the boxes, you will need 1) a cable channel line-up list, if applicable (you can request one  
from your cable company), and 2) a chart that lists VCR Plus+ channel numbers, which you can find in your  
TV guide or the TV listings of your local newspaper.  
TV Channels  
CABLE Channels  
Local TV  
Stations  
Local TV  
Stations  
VCR PLUS+ CH.  
VCR PLUS+ CH.  
CABLE/TV CH.  
CABLE/TV CH.  
(call letters)  
(call letters)  
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Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System (contd) 39  
Examine the lists on  
page 38.  
2
2
Now, compare the channel numbers you have written into the  
VCR PLUS+ CH. and CABLE/TV CH. columns. Youll notice that  
some stations have VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers  
that are the same, and other stations have channel numbers that  
do not match. Where the channel numbers DO NOT match, you  
must tell the VCR the VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers  
according to the following steps.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
3
MUTE  
3
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
PAUSE/STILL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
6
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
4
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
7
4
5
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 SET REPEAT PLAY  
2 ON SCREEN MODE  
3 LANGUAGE  
(OFF)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4 SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
5 SET CABLE BOX  
6 SET DSS RECEIVER  
7 AUDIO OUT  
8 VIDEO STABILIZER (OFF)  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
5
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
Press the Num ber 4 button to select SET VCR PLUS+ CH.  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
6
Look at the columns you filled in on page 38. For stations  
whose VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channels are not the  
sam e, use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to place the  
arrow beside the VCR PLUS+ channel. Then, press two  
Num ber buttons to enter the CABLE/TV channel. Entries  
must be made within one minute. If you enter the CABLE/TV  
channel incorrectly, you may enter it again.  
Helpful Hints  
To check the VCR PLUS+ and  
CABLE/TV channel listings, follow  
steps 3 - 5 above. A list of VCR  
PLUS+ and CABLE/TV channel num-  
bers will appear on-screen. To move  
through the list, press the CHAN-  
NEL Up/Down buttons. Make sure  
these numbers match your lists on  
page 38. Press the EXIT/STATUS  
button to exit.  
• When you receive the VCR from the  
factory, all the VCR Plus+ channel  
numbers and Cable/TV channel  
numbers are the same in the cross  
reference map.  
Do this until you have entered all the channels on your list.  
VCR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP  
VCR PLUS+  
CABLE/TV  
98  
99  
01  
02  
03  
98  
99  
33  
02  
03  
– – – – –  
>
TO SELECT CH PUSH CH UP/  
DOWN, THEN ENTER CH. NO.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
7
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.  
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40 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System  
Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using  
PlusCode programming numbers. Before you begin make sure:  
Channels are programmed. Details are on page 12.  
The clock is set. Details are on pages 14 - 17.  
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 light will appear on the  
display panel of the VCR). If the VCR light does not appear,  
press the VCR/TV button once.  
Com plete each step within 60 seconds of com pleting the  
1
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
previous step. If you dont, you m ay start again at step 1.  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
1
Press the VCR button.  
REW  
FF  
2
Press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER button. The on-screen display  
shown below will appear.  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
VCR PLUS+ PROG.  
STOP  
2
4
VCR PLUS +  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
3
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the PlusCode program -  
m ing num ber of the program you wish to record. (This  
number is different for every program, and it can be four to eight  
digits long.) Finally, press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER button.  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
VCR PLUS+ PROG.  
VCR PLUS+ 13285  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO SET PUSH VCR+  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
4
Select a O NCE, DAILY, or W EEKLY recording.  
To record the program one time, press the Number 1 button to  
select ONCE. To record the same program every day from  
Monday through Friday, press the Number 2 button to select  
DAILY. To record the same program every week on the same day  
(such as every Saturday), press the Number 3 button to select  
WEEKLY.  
If you enter an incorrect PlusCode  
programming number at step 3,  
ERROR will appear briefly, then the  
previous menu will appear. Enter  
the correct PlusCode programming  
number.  
If ERROR appears at step 4 when  
you select DAILY, the PlusCode pro-  
gramming number you entered is  
for a program that is broadcast on  
Saturday or Sunday. The program  
cannot be recorded repeatedly from  
Monday through Friday.  
VCR PLUS+ PROG.  
1 ONCE  
2 DAILY  
3 WEEKLY  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
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5
Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed or the  
Num ber 2 button to record in SLP speed. You cannot use  
the (Tape) SPEED button at this time.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
2
CHANNEL 25  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED SLP  
START DATE 07/10/97  
THU.  
PUSH 1=SP OR 2=SLP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
10:00 AM  
01:00 PM  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
7
6
PAUSE/STILL  
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. PROGRAM WAS COM-  
PLETED/PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING  
should appear on the screen. (If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED  
appears, begin again from step 1.) After five seconds, the on-  
screen display will disappear.  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
7
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR. The VCR  
m ust be turned off for a tim er recording to take place.  
The TIMER light will appear on the display panel of the VCR when  
you turn off the VCR. The TIMER light and the Cassette-Inside  
light will flash if there is not a tape in the VCR.  
6
5
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
GO-TO  
100  
The VCR m ust be off for a tim er  
recording to take place!  
Make sure a tape is in the VCR.  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Helpful Hints  
To exit the VCR Plus+ programming  
system at any step, press the  
EXIT/STATUS button.  
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED/  
CLASH may appear on-screen for  
five seconds at step 6 if the timer  
recording you programmed overlaps  
with another timer recording. Then,  
the timer recording menu will  
appear. To cancel the overlapping  
timer recording, follow the steps on  
page 37.  
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42 Connecting the Controller  
If you are using a Cable Box or DSS Receiver, connect the Controller to your VCR. The Controller will  
automatically select channels at the Cable Box or DSS Receiver during a timer recording. Leave your Cable  
Box or DSS Receiver turned on during a timer recording.  
1
Connect the Cable Box or DSS Receiver to the VCR as shown below. For more information,  
please read page eight. Or, refer to the owners manual of your Cable Box or DSS Receiver.  
Cable Box or DSS Receiver  
Controller  
Connect the Controller to  
the CABLE BOX Jack on  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
BOX  
ANT.IN  
RF  
the back of the VCR.  
R
L
AUDIO  
Connect the  
Cable signal  
CABLE  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
IN  
OUT  
BOX  
to the IN Jack of  
the Cable Box  
or DSS Receiver.  
ANT.IN  
R
L
Use a second RF coaxial cable to  
connect the RF OUT Jack on the  
VCR to the TV's ANTENNA IN  
Jack (as shown on page eight).  
AUDIO  
Use an RF coaxial cable to  
connect the OUT Jack on the  
Cable Box or DSS Receiver to  
the ANT(enna) IN Jack on  
the back of the VCR.  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
2
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BO X Jack on the back of the VCR as shown above.  
3
Attach the Controller to the top of the VCR using adhesive tape. Make sure the Controllers  
transmitter (the light on the top of the Controller) is pointed toward the Cable Box or DSS Receivers  
remote sensor.  
Cable Box or DSS Receiver  
Controller  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
POWER  
PAUSE  
STOP/EJECT  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
OTR  
SP  
REC  
PLAY  
ST  
SAP  
M
AM  
PM  
REC/OTR  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
VCR SLP  
TIMER  
H
M
S
PAUSE  
HQ  
4
If you are using a Cable Box, follow the steps on pages 43 - 44 to m ake the Controller change  
channels at the Cable Box during tim er recordings.  
If you are using a DSS Receiver, follow the steps on pages 45 - 46 to m ake the Controller  
change channels at the DSS Receiver during tim er recordings.  
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Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box 43  
If you use a Cable Box, you must set the clock manually. Details  
are on page 14.  
Complete the steps on page 27 before proceeding. This will  
enable you to use the VCR remote control to operate the  
Cable Box, and you will learn your Cable Box code.  
Make each entry within one minute of the previous entry.  
Turn on the Cable Box. Set it  
to a channel other than chan-  
nel 9.  
1
1
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
Turn on the Cable Box. Select a channel other than 09.  
2
MUTE  
2
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
PLAY  
REW  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
FF  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SET REPEAT PLAY  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
(OFF)  
SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
SET CABLE BOX  
SET DSS RECEIVER  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
(OFF)  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
6
5
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
3
4
Press the Num ber 5 button to select SET CABLE BOX.  
CABLE BOX CONTROLLER  
OFF  
GO-TO  
100  
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER  
1
2
ON  
OFF  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
5
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Press the Num ber 1 button to set the Cable Box  
Controller to O N.  
CABLE BOX CONTROLLER  
Helpful Hints  
ON  
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER  
If the EXIT/STATUS button is  
1
2
ON  
OFF  
pressed during steps 6 - 9, “CABLE  
BOX CONTROL IS OFF” will appear  
on-screen for five seconds. You will  
return to TV programming.  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
If the remote control does not oper-  
ate the Cable Box, the Controller  
will not change channels at the  
Cable Box during a timer recording.  
In this case, you must select the  
channel to be recorded at the Cable  
Box before a timer recording begins.  
Leave the Cable Box on for the  
timer recording.  
6
Press the MENU button.  
SELECT CODE NUMBER  
OF YOUR CABLE BOX  
--  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Instructions continue on page 44.  
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44 Setting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box (contd)  
7
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the two-digit code for  
your Cable Box. (See list below.)  
SELECT CODE NUMBER  
OF YOUR CABLE BOX  
02  
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
TO TEST PUSH MENU  
DID CABLE BOX CHANGE  
TO CHANNEL 09?  
YES NO  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
1
2
TO END PUSH EXIT  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
CABLE BO X/DSS RECEIVER CO DES  
PAUSE/STILL  
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS . . .01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07  
HAMLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22  
JERROLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07  
OAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17, 18  
PANASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20  
PIONEER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08, 09, 10  
TOCOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24, 25  
ZENITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14, 15  
MAGNAVOX DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 43  
RCA DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
SONY DSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
11  
9
8
7
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
8
Press the MENU button. W ait for a few seconds.  
If the Cable Box changes to channel 09, go to step 9.  
If the Cable Box doesnt change to channel 09, press the  
Number 2 button to select NO. Use the Number buttons to  
enter a different code for your Cable Box. Press the MENU but-  
ton. When the Cable Box changes to channel 09, go to step 9.  
GO-TO  
100  
10  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
9
Press the Num ber 1 button to select YES.  
10  
A zero will appear in the SELECT O UTPUT CH m enu.  
Press one Num ber button (3 or 4) to com plete the out-  
put channel of your Cable Box (channel 03 or 04).  
Press 0 if you connected the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Jacks of the  
Cable Box to the VCR’s VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks. A/V CON-  
NECT A/V REAR ONLY will appear.  
Helpful Hints  
If your Cable Box does not respond  
to any of the codes at step 8, the  
Controller will not change channels  
at the Cable Box during a timer  
recording. You must select the chan-  
nel to be recorded at the Cable Box  
before a timer recording begins.  
Leave the Cable Box on for the  
timer recording. See page eight for  
details. You may want to exchange  
your current Cable Box for one that  
can be controlled by the VCR’s  
Controller.  
If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button, then enter the  
correct output channel.  
SELECT OUTPUT CH  
OF YOUR CABLE BOX  
03  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
The Controller can change channels  
at the Cable Box only during a timer  
recording.  
11  
Press the MENU button or the EXIT/STATUS button.  
“CABLE BOX CONTROL IS ON” will appear for five seconds.  
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Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS Receiver 45  
If you use a DSS Receiver, you must set the clock manually.  
Details are on page 14.  
Complete the steps on page 27 before proceeding. This will  
allow you to use the VCR remote control to operate the DSS  
Receiver, and you will learn your DSS Receiver code.  
Turn on the DSS Receiver.  
Select a channel other than  
205.  
1
1
Turn on the DSS Receiver; select a channel other than  
205 at the DSS Receiver.  
2
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
MUTE  
2
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
PAUSE/STILL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
3
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SET REPEAT PLAY  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
(OFF)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5
3
4
SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
SET CABLE BOX  
SET DSS RECEIVER  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO STABILIZER (OFF)  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
4
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
Press the Num ber 6 button to select SET DSS RECEIVER.  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
DSS RECEIVER CONTROLLER  
OFF  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER  
1
2
ON  
OFF  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
The Controller can change channels  
at the DSS Receiver only during a  
timer recording.  
5
Press the Num ber 1 button to set the DSS RECEIVER  
CONTROLLER to ON.  
If the VCR’s remote control does not  
operate your DSS Receiver, the  
Controller will not change channels at  
the DSS Receiver during a timer  
recording. In this case, you must  
select the channel to be recorded at  
the DSS Receiver before a timer  
recording begins. Leave the DSS  
Receiver on for the timer recording.  
Details are on page eight.  
DSS RECEIVER CONTROLLER  
ON  
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER  
1
2
ON  
OFF  
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Instructions continue on page 46.  
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46 Setting the Controller to Operate a DSS Receiver (contd)  
6
Press the MENU button.  
SELECT OUTPUT CH  
OF YOUR DSS RECEIVER  
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
0-  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
7
A zero will appear in the SELECT O UTPUT CH m enu.  
Press one Num ber button (3 or 4) to com plete the out-  
put channel of your DSS Receiver (channel 03 or 04).  
Press 0 if you connected the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT Jacks of the  
DSS Receiver to the VCR’s VIDEO/AUDIO IN Jacks. A/V will  
appear on-screen as the output channel. A/V CONNECT A/V  
REAR ONLY will appear.  
PAUSE/STILL  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button, then enter the  
correct output channel.  
STOP  
6
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
11  
SELECT OUTPUT CH  
OF YOUR DSS RECEIVER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
8
03  
7
TO CONTINUE PUSH MENU  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
10  
9
GO-TO  
100  
8
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
Press the MENU button.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
9
A four will appear in the m enu. Use the Num ber buttons  
to enter the second digit of the two-digit code for your  
DSS Receiver. (See the list on page 44.)  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
SELECT CODE NUMBER  
OF YOUR DSS RECEIVER  
42  
TO TEST PUSH MENU  
DID DSS RECEIVER  
CHANGE TO CHANNEL 205?  
Helpful Hints  
1
YES  
2
NO  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
If your DSS Receiver does not  
respond to the code in steps 9 - 10,  
the Controller will not change chan-  
nels at the DSS Receiver during a  
timer recording. In this case, you  
must select the channel to be  
recorded at the DSS Receiver before  
a timer recording begins. Leave the  
DSS Receiver on for the timer  
10  
Press the MENU button. W ait for the DSS Receiver to  
change to channel 205. W hen it does, go to step 11.  
If the DSS Receiver does not change to channel 205, press the  
Number 2 button to select NO. Repeat steps 9 - 10. If the DSS  
Receiver doesnt change to channel 205, the Controller will not  
operate your DSS Receiver. Press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
recording. Details are on page eight.  
If more than one code is listed for  
your brand of DSS Receiver, try all  
of the codes at steps 9-10 before  
you determine the Controller will not  
change the VCR Channels.  
11  
Press the Num ber 1 button to select YES.  
“DSS RECEIVER CONTROL IS ON” will appear for five seconds.  
The screen will return to the program you were watching.  
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Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 47  
The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The illustration uses two VRX462 VCRs.  
Different VCRs may operate differently. To duplicate a tape, make the connections shown, then follow  
steps 1 - 6.  
3) Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the RF OUT  
Jack on VCR 2 to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.  
VCR 1  
Playing VCR  
VCR 2  
Recording VCR  
CABLE  
BOX  
CABLE  
BOX  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
ANT.IN  
ANT.IN  
R
L
R
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
CH3 CH4  
1) Use audio cables to con-  
nect the AUDIO OUT  
Jacks on VCR 1 to the  
audio cables  
video cable  
2) Use a video cable to  
connect the VIDEO OUT  
Jack on VCR 1 to the  
AUDIO IN Jacks on VCR 2.  
VIDEO IN Jack on 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 VCR power is on and the VCR is in VCR  
position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel. If it  
does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
Helpful Hints  
• Unauthorized recording of copyright-  
ed television programs, video tapes,  
or other materials may infringe on  
the rights of copyright owners and  
violate copyright laws.  
To record from the VIDEO/AUDIO  
IN Jacks on the back of the VCR at  
step 4, press the MENU button.  
Press the Number 4 button to select  
INPUT SELECT, then press the  
Number 2 button to select A/V IN  
REAR. Press the EXIT/STATUS but-  
ton.  
3
Turn on the TV; 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 VCR but-  
ton, then press the Num ber buttons 0, 0. L will appear on  
the display panel. (To record from the Front VIDEO/AUDIO IN  
Jacks, press the MENU button. Press the Number 4 button to  
select INPUT SELECT, then press the Number 3 button to select  
A/V IN FRONT. Press the EXIT/STATUS button.)  
Audio and video cables are not  
included.  
The VCR in the figure above is the  
VRX462. If you have the VRX442,  
use a single-plug audio cable to con-  
nect the AUDIO OUT Jack on VCR  
1 to the AUDIO IN Jack on VCR 2.  
To stop copying tapes, press the  
STOP/EJECT button on VCR 2, then  
press the STOP/EJECT button on  
VCR 1.  
5
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Use the (Tape)  
SPEED button to select SP or SLP.  
6
Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/O TR  
button on VCR 2 at the sam e tim e. The REC(ord) light will  
appear on the VCR 2 display panel.  
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48 Index Search  
When you make a recording, the VCR automatically places an  
index code at the beginning of the recording. Essentially, an index  
code is a type of “bookmark” for your tape. This feature is useful  
if you have several different programs recorded on a single tape.  
Insert a tape.  
3
1
Fast forward or rewind to the next or previous index code on the  
tape by following the steps below.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
MUTE  
Press the VCR button.  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
2
PAUSE/STILL  
Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear  
on the display panel when the VCR is in VCR position.) If the  
VCR light does not appear, press the VCR/TV button  
once.  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
4
3
LIGHT  
STOP  
Insert a tape in the VCR.  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
4
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the STO P button to stop tape playback, if neces-  
sary.  
GO-TO  
100  
5
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
Press the INDEX/VAR.(iable) SLO W buttons to fast for-  
ward or rewind to the next or previous index code on the  
tape. Wait for the VCR to fast forward or rewind the tape.  
W hen the index code is reached, tape playback will begin.  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
5
2
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Helpful Hint  
The VCR does not place an index  
code at the point where a recording  
is paused, then resumed.  
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Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRX462 only) 49  
If a tape is recorded in stereo, the VRX462 will play the tape in  
stereo. If a TV program is broadcast in stereo, the VRX462 will  
receive the program in stereo. (You must program the VCR and  
make the appropriate stereo hookups. Details are on pages 50 -  
51.)  
These features are not available with the VRX442.  
Your VRX462 will do several additional things.  
Second Audio You can program your VCR so that you can  
hear a program that is being broadcast in second audio or a  
tape that was recorded in second audio. (A second audio broad-  
cast is usually a program in a second language.) Follow the steps  
on page 50.  
Hi-Fi Stereo Playback You can program your VCR to play a  
tape in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo. Follow the steps on page 51.  
Hi-Fi Stereo Recording You can program your VCR to  
receive and record a program broadcast in Hi-Fi stereo. Follow  
the steps on page 50.  
Study the information below to familiarize yourself with your  
VCR’s stereo, second audio, and Hi-Fi stereo options. Then go to  
page 50 to receive or record a program in stereo or second  
audio, or to page 51 to play a tape in Hi-Fi stereo.  
Receiving a Stereo Broadcast  
When a TV program is being broadcast in stereo, the ST (Stereo)  
light will appear on the display panel. This light means a stereo  
broadcast is available. You still have to program your VCR to  
receive the stereo broadcast. To receive and record a program  
broadcast in stereo, follow the steps on page 50.  
Receiving a Second Audio Program  
If a program is being broadcast in second audio, the SAP (Second  
Audio Program) light will appear on the display panel. This light  
means a second audio program is available. You still have to  
program your VCR to receive the second audio program. To  
receive and record a program broadcast in second audio, follow  
the steps on page 50.  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
POWER  
PAUSE  
STOP/EJECT  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
OTR  
SP  
ST  
REC  
AM  
PM  
REC/OTR  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
VCR SLP  
TIMER  
SAP PLAY  
H
M
S
M
PAUSE  
HQ  
Hi-Fi  
ST light  
OTR  
SP  
REC  
ST  
SAP  
AM  
VCR SLP  
TIMER  
PLAY  
PM  
PAUSE  
H
M
S
M
SAP light  
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50 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRX462 only) (contd)  
To receive and record programs broadcast in second audio, follow steps 1 - 10. To record a program  
broadcast in stereo, make one of the connections shown, then follow steps 1 - 10.  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
BOX  
ANT.IN  
RF  
R
L
AUDIO  
CABLE  
VIDEO  
CH3 CH4  
IN  
OUT  
BOX  
ANT.IN  
AUDIO  
RF OUT  
VIDEO  
If you have a Stereo and a Monitor TV,  
use a video cable to connect the VCR’s  
VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV’s VIDEO  
IN Jack. Use audio cables to connect  
the VCR’s AUDIO OUT Jacks to the  
Stereos AUDIO IN Jacks.  
CH3 CH4  
O R, if you have a single-speaker  
TV, connect the VCR to the TV  
by following the steps on pages six  
- nine. (Use an RF coaxial cable to  
connect the VCR’s RF OUT Jack  
to the TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.)  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
2
Press the Num ber 4 button to select INPUT SELECT.  
3
Press the Num ber 1 button so that (ON) appears beside  
TUNER.  
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
5
Press the MENU button.  
6
7
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
Helpful Hints  
Press the Num ber 6 button to select TV STEREO or the  
Num ber 7 button to select SECO ND AUDIO . (ON) will  
appear beside your selection. You can not record a program in  
both stereo and second audio at the same time.  
If you want to connect the VCR to a  
Stereo TV, follow these steps.  
1) Connect the antenna or cable  
signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN  
Jack.  
2) Use stereo audio cables to con-  
nect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT Jacks  
to the TV’s AUDIO IN Jacks.  
3) Use a video cable to connect the  
VCR’s VIDEO OUT Jack to the TV’s  
VIDEO IN Jack.  
• Make sure the TV and the Stereo (if  
applicable) are in Line Input or  
Auxiliary mode. Please refer to your  
TV or Stereo owners manual for  
details.  
8
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to exit.  
9
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to select a channel  
to record.  
10  
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start recording.  
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Hi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback (VRX462 only) 51  
If a tape is recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, follow the steps below to play  
the tape in Hi-Fi stereo.  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
2
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
MUTE  
3
VOL  
CHANNEL  
10  
6
9
5
4
F.ADV  
Press the Num ber 7 button to select AUDIO OUT.  
PAUSE/STILL  
4
PLAY  
REW  
Press the Num ber 1 button to select HIFI. (ON) will appear  
FF  
beside HIFI.  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
5
STOP  
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
7
2
8
6
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the MENU button.  
7
3
GO-TO  
100  
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
8
Press the Num ber 6 button to select TV STEREO. (ON) will  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
appear beside TV STEREO.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
9
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
10  
Helpful Hints  
Press the PLAY button to start tape playback.  
• During playback, Hi-Fi stereo may  
temporarily revert to normal audio  
when you adjust tracking. This is  
normal.  
If Hi-Fi stereo continually reverts to  
normal audio during playback, you  
may want to press the Number 2  
button to select MONO at step 4.  
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo  
will play in Hi-Fi stereo. Tapes  
recorded in normal audio will play in  
normal audio.  
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52 Tape Counter Memory  
Using the Tape Counter  
Follow the steps below to reset the tape counter to zero at a  
tape location you want to refer to later.  
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.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
MUTE  
2
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. The status display, which  
includes the tape counter, will appear on-screen.  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
3
PLAY  
REW  
W hile the tape counter is still on-screen, press the  
CLEAR button to reset the tape counter to zero.  
FF  
5
2
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
1
3
STOP  
0 : 00 : 00  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
W hile the tape counter is still on-screen, press the MEM-  
O RY button so that M appears beside the tape counter.  
The Memory light will appear on the display panel.  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
4
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
M 0 : 00: 00  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
5
W hen tape playback is stopped, press the REW (ind) but-  
ton or the FF (Fast Forward) button to go to the location  
on the tape at which the tape counter was reset to zero.  
Press the PLAY button to watch the tape.  
Helpful Hints  
You may only set the tape counter  
to zero at one location at a time. If  
you try to set a second tape counter  
location to zero, the previous tape  
counter to zero setting will be  
erased.  
To erase the tape counter memory,  
press the MEMORY button. The  
Memory light will disappear from  
the display panel.  
The tape counter memory does not  
operate if SET REPEAT PLAY is  
turned ON. Details are on page 54.  
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Go-To Feature 53  
Follow the steps below to program the VCR to go to a place on a  
tape with a specified tape counter location number.  
Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will  
appear on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV  
button once.)  
1
1
Press the VCR button.  
CBL/DSS VCR  
TV  
EJECT POWER  
MUTE  
2
W hen tape playback is stopped, press the GO -TO button  
to bring up the GOTO display.  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
NOW  
1: 00 : 00  
GOTO  
–: – – : – –  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
4
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
STOP  
3
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
W ithin 10 seconds, use the Num ber buttons to enter the  
desired tape counter location num ber. For example, to go  
to tape counter location number 1:20:00, press Number buttons  
1, 20, 00.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
2
NOTE: If the desired tape counter location number has a minus (–)  
before it, enter the minus by pressing the CHANNEL Down button.  
Press the CHANNEL Up button to remove the minus.  
GO-TO  
100  
NOW  
GOTO  
1: 00 : 00  
1: 20 : 00  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
4
W ithin 10 seconds, press the PLAY, STO P, PO W ER, or  
REC(ord)/O TR button. The VCR will fast forward or rewind  
the tape to the selected tape counter location. The tape counter  
will appear on-screen as the VCR rewinds or fast forwards the  
tape. Then, depending on which button you pressed, the VCR will  
either begin tape playback, stop the tape, turn itself off, or start  
recording the current channel.  
Helpful Hints  
To remove the GOTO display, press  
the GO-TO button again.  
Button pressed  
PLAY  
STOP  
POWER  
REC(ord)/OTR  
VCR action  
Begin tape playback  
Stop the tape  
Turn off VCR  
Begin recording current channel  
The tape counter location number  
you enter at step 3 must be valid.  
To stop the tape during rewinding  
or fast forwarding (before the tape  
reaches the requested tape counter  
location number), press the STOP  
button.  
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54 Repeat Playback  
Follow the steps below to program the VCR to play a tape over  
and over.  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
1
2
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
MUTE  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
2
PAUSE/STILL  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
PLAY  
REW  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SET REPEAT PLAY  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
(OFF)  
FF  
SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
SET CABLE BOX  
SET DSS RECEIVER  
AUDIO OUT  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
(OFF)  
LIGHT  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
4
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the Num ber 1 button so that (O N) appears to the  
right of SET REPEAT PLAY.  
3
Each time you press the Number 1 button, you turn SET REPEAT  
PLAY ON or OFF.  
GO-TO  
100  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
4
Press the EXIT/STATUS button. Now, when a tape has fin-  
ished playing, the VCR will rewind it and start playback again. This  
will happen until the tape has played 20 times. The PLAY light on  
the display panel will flash during tape playback and while rewind-  
ing. TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
Helpful Hints  
The VCR will stay in Repeat Play  
mode until you cancel Repeat Play  
mode. To do this, follow steps 1 - 2  
above. At step 3, press the Number  
1 button so that (OFF) appears to  
the right of SET REPEAT PLAY.  
Press the EXIT/STATUS button to  
exit.  
The tape counter memory will not  
operate when the VCR is in Repeat  
Play mode.  
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Video Stabilizer 55  
Video Stabilizer  
You can correct vertical vibration when playing back tapes record-  
ed in SLP speed. When Video Stabilizer is ON, vertical vibration  
will be corrected automatically. Video Stabilizer is OFF when you  
receive the VCR.  
Follow the steps below to turn Video Stabilizer ON.  
1
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
MUTE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
PROGRAM  
VCR SET UP  
TUNER SET UP  
INPUT SELECT  
SET CLOCK  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
SET REMOTE LOCATOR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
2
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
LIGHT  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SET REPEAT PLAY  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
(OFF)  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
SET CABLE BOX  
SET DSS RECEIVER  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
(OFF)  
2
3
3
GO-TO  
100  
Press the Num ber 8 button so that (O N) appears to the  
right of VIDEO STABILIZER.  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
Each time you press the Number 8 button, you turn VIDEO STA-  
BILIZER ON or OFF.  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SET REPEAT PLAY  
ON SCREEN MODE  
LANGUAGE  
SET VCR PLUS+ CH  
SET CABLE BOX  
SET DSS RECEIVER  
AUDIO OUT  
(OFF)  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
VIDEO STABILIZER  
(ON)  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Helpful Hints  
Press the EXIT/STATUS button.  
Regardless of the setting, this func-  
tion has no effect on tapes recorded  
in SP speed, during recording, and  
during special effects playback.  
• When you finish viewing the tape,  
set VIDEO STABILIZER to OFF.  
Follow steps 1 - 2 above. At step 3,  
press the Number 8 button so that  
OFF appears to the right of VIDEO  
STABILIZER. Press the EXIT/STA-  
TUS button.  
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56 Playback Options  
Forward and Reverse Searching  
1
During tape playback, press and release the FF (Fast  
Forward) button or the REW (ind) button. A fast forward or  
reverse picture search will begin.  
2
CBL/DSS VCR  
EJECT POWER  
TV  
To return to playback, press the PLAY button.  
MUTE  
Viewing a Still Picture  
VOL  
CHANNEL  
F.ADV  
PAUSE/STILL  
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A  
still picture (frozen image) will appear on-screen.  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
2
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
To advance the still picture fram e-by-fram e, press the  
F.(ram e) ADV(ance) button.  
LIGHT  
STOP  
EXIT/STATUS MENU  
CLEAR  
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To release the still picture and return to norm al playback,  
press the PAUSE/STILL button again or the PLAY but-  
ton.  
GO-TO  
100  
Viewing a Slow Motion Picture  
REC/OTR  
INDEX  
...  
MEMORY  
VAR. SLOW  
TRACKING SKIP  
SEARCH  
1
SPEED VCR/TV SLOW  
During tape playback, press the SLO W button. The tape  
will play in slow motion.  
REMOTE LOCATOR  
2
Adjust the speed of slow m otion playback by pressing the  
INDEX/VAR.(iable) SLO W buttons.  
Helpful Hints  
3
• During Search, Slow, and Still  
modes, there will be no sound.  
Slow and Still modes automatically  
switch to Stop mode after five min-  
utes to protect the VCR and the  
tape from damage.  
To return to norm al playback, press the PLAY button.  
• During Forward or Reverse  
Searching, noise bars will appear  
on-screen.  
You may only view a tape in Slow  
Motion if the tape is recorded in SP  
or SLP speed.  
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Automatic Operation Features 57  
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.  
Autom atic Rewind  
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the  
VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop.  
If the Memory light appears on the display panel, the tape may  
stop at 0H00M00S on the tape counter.  
Mem ory Rewind, Power O ff  
When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding  
a tape, REWINDPOWER OFF will appear on-screen. When the  
tape has finished rewinding, the VCR will stop, then turn itself off.  
Or, if the Memory light appears on the display panel, the tape may  
stop at 0H00M00S on the tape counter. The VCR will turn 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, the TIMER and Cassette-  
Inside lights will flash on the VCR’s display panel when you eject a  
tape with the VCR power turned off.  
Autom atic Tracking Adjustm ent  
The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible  
picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a  
better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).  
Manual Tracking Adjustm ent  
Press the TRACKING Up/Down buttons to adjust tracking manually  
during normal and slow motion playback.  
Press the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the VCR to remove jitter  
in a still picture. The CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the remote  
control will not remove jitter in a still picture.  
You can return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment by pressing the  
CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the VCR at the same time.  
The CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the VCR also adjust tracking  
during normal tape playback.  
The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape  
is inserted.  
Before  
After  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
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58 Glossary  
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 source  
(OUT).  
The VRX442 has single AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the front and back of the VCR. The  
VRX462 has Right and Left AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks on the front and back of the VCR.  
Autom atic Channel Program m ing: process in which the VCR scans all available  
channels and places the ones you receive in its memory. Then, when you press the  
CHANNEL Up/Down 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 frequen-  
cy; channels 14 - 69).  
Cable – standard channels can be received without a Cable Box.  
Cable Box/DSS Receiver O utput Channel: channel 03 or 04.  
DSS Receiver: Digital Satellite System Receiver.  
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.  
O TR: one touch recording; programming a timed recording that starts immediately  
and records for 30 minutes to nine 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. The remote control may also operate some fea-  
tures of your TV, Cable Box, or DSS Receiver.  
RF coaxial cable: the cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to connect your VCR to  
your TV (or Cable Box or DSS Receiver, 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; or viewing a  
slow motion picture.  
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or playback.  
• LP (long play) – average tape speed (playback time for a T120 tape is approxi-  
mately four hours); available for playback only. Although the VCR will play tapes  
recorded in LP, LP will not appear on the display panel or in the on-screen status  
display.  
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120  
tape is approximately six hours).  
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording/playback time for a T120 tape  
is approximately two hours); best picture quality.  
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 source  
(OUT).  
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Specifications 59  
Video Heads  
Four heads (VRX442)  
Four heads with Hi-Fi stereo (VRX462)  
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; 60 Hz  
Power Consum ption  
19W (VRX442)  
21W (VRX462)  
O perating Tem perature  
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)  
Relative Hum idity  
10% to 80%  
W eight  
7.3 lbs. (3.3 kg.)  
Dim ensions  
14-3/16" (W) x 3-3/4" (H) x 10-1/4" (D)  
(360 mm x 94 mm x 274 mm)  
Tuner Broadcast Channels  
VHF: 2-13  
UHF: 14-69  
Cable TV Channels  
VHF: 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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60 Helpful Hints  
If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions  
before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.  
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.  
Select a language and program channels, if prompted to do so. Details are on pages 10 - 12 and 19. Reset  
the clock. Details are on pages 14 - 17. You may also need to reprogram your timer recordings. Details  
are on pages 34 - 41.  
The VCR cannot be controlled with the rem ote control.  
• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 23.  
• 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.  
• Press the VCR button, then try the other buttons.  
The VCR will not perform a tim er recording.  
Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 34 - 41.  
Make sure there is a tape in the VCR.  
Make sure 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 - 17.  
Leave the Cable Box or DSS Receiver on during a timer recording (if applicable).  
• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than three  
minutes occurs, even if the power comes back on. If timer recordings are lost, - - : - - should appear on  
the display panel. But, even if you do not see this indication and the VCR operates normally, check pro-  
grammed timer recordings.  
When you turn on the VCR after a power failure, this on-screen message may appear: POWER FAILURE  
OCCURRED. TIMER MEMORY CLEARED (IF PROGRAMMED) PLEASE SET PROGRAMS TO BE  
RECORDED AGAIN TO END PUSH EXIT. First, reset the clock. Details are on pages 14 - 17. Then, pro-  
gram channels. Details are on page 12. Finally, program the timer recordings again. Details are on pages 34  
- 41.  
• Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin.  
• If two timer recordings overlap, CLASH will appear on-screen. The earlier program has priority; the later  
program will not be recorded.  
• If the VCR power is turned off for a timer recording and there isnt a tape in the VCR, the TIMER and  
Cassette-Inside lights will blink on the display panel.  
• If the record tab on a tape is missing and you turn off the VCR to set a timer recording, the VCR will  
eject the tape. The TIMER and Cassette-Inside lights will blink on the display panel.  
• 12 PM is noon; 12 AM is midnight.  
Tape cant 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 the center of the tape as you put it in the VCR. Never force a tape into the VCR.  
Tape cant be rem oved.  
Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.  
The VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/O TR 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.  
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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 pages six - nine.  
Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 21, 22, 24, and 33.  
Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.  
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 57.  
The Num ber buttons wont work for channels above 69; channels above 13 cannot be  
received.  
Select CABLE TV from the TUNER SET UP menu, then let the VCR program the channels. Details are on  
page 12.  
A TV program cannot be recorded.  
• Check the connections between the VCR, your TV, the antenna/cable, and the Cable Box or DSS  
Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages six - nine.  
Make sure channels are programmed correctly. Details are on pages 12 - 13.  
Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.  
TV program s cannot be watched norm ally.  
• Put the VCR in TV position. Details are on pages 21, 22, 24, and 33.  
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, the antenna/cable, and the Cable Box or DSS Receiver (if  
applicable). Details are on pages six - nine.  
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.  
Line Input m ode is selected.  
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (L will appear on the display panel), use the CHANNEL  
Up/Down buttons or the Number buttons to select another channel. Line Input mode is channel 00.  
Daylight-Saving Tim e  
When automatic Daylight-Saving Time is set, the clock will change automatically as follows: on the first  
Sunday in April, from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.; on the last Sunday in October, from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.  
• During the April time change, a timer recording programmed to start between 2 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. will  
not record. A timer recording programmed to end between 2 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. will end when the clock  
moves forward (2 a.m.).  
• During the October time change, a timer recording cannot be started between the second 1 a.m. and  
1:59 a.m.  
Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VRX462 only)  
You can only receive and record in stereo or second audio programs that are broadcast in stereo or  
second audio. You can only play in stereo or second audio tapes that were recorded in stereo or second  
audio. Details are on pages 49 - 51.  
• If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the VCR will record normal audio.  
When you program your VCR to record in stereo, broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.  
You will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR to  
the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV. The TV must be in Line Input mode. See your TV owners manual for  
details.  
When you connect the AUDIO OUT Jacks on your VCR to the AUDIO IN Jacks on your TV, the stereo  
light on the TV might not glow. This is normal. If the VCR indicates you are receiving a stereo broadcast,  
you are. (The ST light will appear on the display panel of the VCR.)  
Satellite Hookups  
Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a satellite hookup.  
You may have to set your TV to channel 3 or 4, then make your channel selections at the satellite box.  
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90 DAY  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
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Index 63  
ac power cord  
accessories  
ant(enna) in jack  
audio in/out jacks  
automatic  
23  
hi-fi stereo playback  
hookups  
46  
rew(ind) button  
rf coaxial cable  
rf out jack  
20, 24, 56  
64  
25  
7-9  
with a cable box  
with a dss receiver  
with a stereo TV  
without a cable box  
7-9  
8, 9  
50  
25  
24, 25, 47, 58  
safety precautions  
3
playback  
57  
57  
7
sap (second audio program) light 22  
rewind  
satellite hookups  
searching  
61  
index/var.(iable) slow buttons  
56  
batteries  
5
20, 48, 56  
48  
second audio broadcast  
skip search button  
slow button  
49  
index search feature  
20  
cable box  
connections  
jack  
20, 56  
8, 9  
25, 42-46  
58  
language selection  
light button  
limited warranty  
line input light  
line input mode  
long play  
19  
21  
slow motion  
56  
slp  
36  
output channel  
62  
sound program lights  
sp  
22, 49, 51  
remote control code  
27, 44  
?00  
22  
22  
36  
59  
21  
22  
36  
51  
56  
21  
24  
36  
cable/tv channels  
47, 61  
36  
specifications  
speed (tape) button  
st (stereo) light  
standard play  
stereo broadcast  
still picture  
cassette compartment  
cassette-inside light  
cbl/dss button  
ch3/ch4 switch  
channel  
22  
lp  
36  
20  
25  
maintenance  
memory  
5
above 100  
13  
button  
21, 52  
23  
stop button  
stop/eject button  
super long play  
adding  
13  
light  
deleting  
13  
23  
rewind, power off  
(tape counter)  
menu button  
mode lights  
mts broadcast  
mute button  
57  
display  
memory review  
programming  
reviewing  
13  
20  
22  
49  
20  
table of contents  
tape  
4
12  
13  
counter display  
counter memory  
duplication  
eject  
28, 52  
28, 52  
42  
up/down buttons  
clear button  
clock  
20, 24, 57  
21, 52  
number buttons  
20  
57  
display  
setting  
23  
14-17  
16, 17  
14  
speed  
36, 58  
on-screen  
speed lights  
time zone selection  
timer  
23, 31, 36, 58  
15  
automatically  
manually  
off mode  
28  
28  
on mode  
pbs channel selection  
16  
15  
status displays  
one-touch recording  
otr light  
28  
light  
22, 34-41  
34-37  
37  
time zone selection  
32  
recording  
checking  
connections  
contents, table of  
controller  
6-9, 42, 50  
23, 32  
44, 46  
4
64  
43  
45  
42  
output channel  
clearing  
37  
60  
helpful hints  
programming  
reviewing  
cable box  
pause button  
pause light  
pause/still button  
pbs channel selection  
automatic  
manual  
24, 31, 56  
32  
21, 31, 56  
34-37  
37  
dss receiver  
placement  
with vcr plus+  
38-41  
57  
controls  
tracking adjustment  
remote  
20, 21  
22-25  
52  
17  
16  
tv  
vcr  
button  
20  
26  
counter memory  
counter only mode  
play button  
play light  
20, 24, 56  
22  
controls  
28  
hookups  
6-9  
playback  
position  
21, 24  
26  
daylight-saving time  
display panel  
dss receiver  
18, 61  
22, 23  
features  
49-55  
56  
remote control code  
options  
playing  
30  
vcr  
connections  
controller  
8, 9  
45  
27, 44  
42  
pluscode programming number 40  
button  
light  
20  
22  
power button  
20, 24, 29  
37  
remote control code  
program review  
position  
21, 24  
38  
duplication  
vcr plus+ channels  
rear panel  
25  
vcr plus+ cross ref. map  
38  
eject button  
erase protection  
exit/status button  
20  
5
21, 28  
rec(ord)/otr button 20, 24, 31, 32  
vcr plus+ programming system  
record tab  
recording  
basic  
5
setting up  
timer recording  
38, 39  
40, 41  
31  
vcr plus+/enter button 21, 40, 41  
vcr/tv button  
video  
f.(rame) adv(ance) button  
fast forward searching  
21, 56  
56  
one channel/watching another  
21, 24, 33  
33  
ff (fast forward) button 21, 24, 56  
remote control  
buttons  
in/out jacks  
stabilizer  
tapes  
24, 25, 47, 58  
front panel  
24  
20, 21  
5
55  
36  
20  
using  
sensor  
glossary  
go-to button  
go-to feature  
58  
20, 53  
53  
23  
vol(ume) up/down buttons  
remote locator  
repeat playback  
rerecording  
reverse searching  
29  
54  
warranty  
62  
52  
helpful hints  
55, 56  
56  
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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.  
CBL/DSS  
EJECT  
VCR  
VOL  
POWER  
TV  
F.ADV  
MUTE  
PAUSE/STILL  
CHANNEL  
REW  
PLAY  
VCR PLUS+  
/ENTER  
EXT/STATUS  
FF  
STOP  
1
MENU  
4
LIGHT  
7
2
CLEAR  
100  
REC/OTR  
VAR.SLOW  
5
8
3
SPEED  
0
6
INDEX  
9
VCR/TV  
GO-TO  
SLOW  
MEMORY  
EMOTE LOCATOR  
TRACKING  
SKIP  
SEARCH  
Rem ote Control 4835 218 37195  
Three “AA” Batteries 4835 138 17012  
RF Coaxial Cable 4835 321 27302  
Controller 4835 321 27344  
If any of these items are not included, or if you need  
to replace an item, contact Philips Service Company  
at the address below.  
Philips Service Company  
P.O. Box 967  
Greeneville, TN 37744-0967  
IB7789E001  
MAC 6157  
LPT0003-005A  
Or, call 1-800-851-8885.  
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