VR220CAT
Video Cassette Recorder
O wner’s Manual
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Introduction 3
W elcom e to your VCR owner’s m anual.
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 Setup
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Automatic Operation Features
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• Blue Background
• One-Touch Recording
• Real-Time Counter
• Remote Control with glow-in-the-dark buttons
and the capability to operate a Magnavox, Philips,
or Philips Magnavox TV
• Daylight-Savings Time
• Repeat Play
• Display Panel
• S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)
• Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse
Searching; Still
• Front Panel Menu Access
• High Quality (HQ) System
• On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish
• Timer Recording
Safety Precautions
W arning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipm ent to rain or m oisture.
Federal Com m unications Com m ission W arning: Any
unauthorized changes or m odifications to this equipm ent
void the user’s authority to operate it.
This VCR is equipped with a High Quality (HQ) system and is
compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics recommends that you use only video
cassette tapes which are labeled with the
mark. The use of
other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessive
deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the
warranty if damage occurs.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is
provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Helpful Hint
• Your new product, its packaging,
and this manual contain materials
that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle
your product to increase the
amount of reusable materials and
to minimize the amount that needs
to be properly disposed.
Declaration of Conform ity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
VR220CAT
Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics
P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville, TN 37914-1810
(865) 521-4316
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of
as small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local regu-
lations on disposal of your old prod-
uct, batteries, manual, and packag-
ing whenever you replace existing
equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer
Electronics has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a
U.S. registered mark.
Using products with the ENERGY STAR® label can save energy.
Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.
Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.
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4 Table of Contents
Setting Up Your VCR
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before Using Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Hookups With a Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Description of Controls
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Basic O perations
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Recording
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Playing
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Inform ation You May Need
Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41
Glossary/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Before Using Your VCR 5
Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control
1
1
Rem ove the battery com partm ent lid on the bottom of the
remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid.
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery com partm ent
with their and ends aligned as indicated.
+
–
2
3
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.
Battery Safety
● Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may
result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:
Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on the
battery aligned as indicated on the unit;
Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon with
alkaline; and
Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.
Using the Rem ote Control
● Point the remote control at the VCR, then press the VCR but-
ton, before using the remote control to operate the VCR.
● If you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox television,
point the remote control at the TV, then press the TV button,
before using the remote control to operate the TV.
Recording Prevention
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings
are not accidentally erased.
1
2
1
To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.
2
To allow recording, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
VCR m aintenance
● Use only tapes with the
mark.
● Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas-
sette tape before putting the tape in the VCR. Removable
labels can jam the VCR.
● Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel-
lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.
However, the video heads will require replacement eventually.
Only an authorized service center should perform this service.
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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System
The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a
Cable Box or a Direct Broadcast System , please see pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo
TV, please see page 10. After you hook up the VCR, go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
75
ANT /
CABLE
75Ω
ANT
/
CABLE
OR
ANTENNA IN
Jack
(on back of TV)
Cable
(75 ohm)
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack of your VCR.
Back of VCR
Antenna
Indoor/O utdoor
(300 ohm)
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH3 CH4
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OR
OUT IN
OUT
CH3 CH4
VIDEO
Cable
(75 ohm)
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3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the O UT Jack on the back of the
VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on
type (supplied) or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.)
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OUT IN
OUT
Antenna
or Cable
CH3 CH4
VIDEO
ANT
75
ANT /
CABLE
IN
75Ω
ANT
CABLE
/
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
OUT
ANTENNA IN Jack
(on back of TV)
exam ple only
CH3 CH4
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. Set the TV to the sam e channel. For
example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4 switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on
channel 03.
ANT
IN
AUDIO
CH 4
or
CH 3
OUT IN
OUT
CH3 CH4
VIDEO
ANT
IN
CH3 / CH4
AUDIO
Switch
OUT IN
OUT
CH3 CH4
VIDEO
CH3 CH4
6
You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 11 before turning on the
VCR.
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8 Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System
There are two ways to connect your Cable Box/DBS to the VCR. With this connection:
● You may view any channel.
● You must select channels at the Cable Box/DBS. Channels cannot be changed at the VCR.
● You may not view a channel other than the one you are recording.
● You may not program channels at the VCR.
● You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time. Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable
Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04); set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to the same
channel. Set your Cable Box/DBS to the channel you want to record. When you enter the channel you want
to record in a timer recording, select channel 03 or 04 (the Cable Box/DBS output channel). (This is step 5
on page 29.) Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for a timer recording.
VCR
Cable Box/DBS
2
1
75
ANT /
CABLE
IN
OUT
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
RF coaxial
cable
OUT
Cable
Signal
CH3 CH4
TV’s
ANTENNA IN
Jack
RF coaxial
cable
3
Connections
1
Connect a Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
2
Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable
Box/DBS to the ANT(enna) IN Jack on the VCR.
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the VCR to the
TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack.
Recording/Viewing Any Channel
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will appear on the dis-
play panel), use the CH(annel) o/p buttons to set the VCR to the
Cable Box/DBS output channel (channel 03 or 04). Set the CH3/CH4
switch on the back of the VCR to the sam e channel.
2
Set the TV to the sam e channel to which you set the VCR.
3
Select the channel you want to view/record at the Cable Box/DBS.
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Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System (cont’d) 9
With this connection:
● You may watch one channel while recording another.
● You may not record scrambled channels.
VCR
1
2Cable Box/DBS
75
ANT /
CABLE
ANT
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUT IN
OUT
OUT
CH3 CH
VIDEO
RF coaxial
cable
Cable
Signal
TV’s ANTENNA
IN Jack
RF coaxial
cable
3
Connections
1
Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN Jack.
2
Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect the OUT Jack on
the VCR to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/DBS.
3
Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the
Cable Box/DBS to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV.
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another
1
Put the Cable Box/DBS on the sam e channel as the
VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Set the TV to the Cable
Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04).
Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will
appear on the display panel), use the CH(annel) o/p buttons
to select the channel you want to record at the VCR.
Start the recording.
Helpful Hint
2
Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV
position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)
• When you play a tape, make sure
the Cable Box/DBS is set to the
same channel as the CH3/CH4
switch on the VCR. Set the TV to
the Cable Box/DBS output channel
(03 or 04).
3
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable
Box/DBS.
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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV
antenna or
cable to
ANT(enna)
IN Jack
1
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH3 CH4
Audio and Video
IN Jacks on TV
VIDEO (yellow) and
AUDIO (white) OUT Jacks
Video Cable
2
Audio Cable
3
● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack
on the back of the VCR.
2
Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO O UT Jack on
the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the
video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.
3
Connect an audio cable to the white AUDIO O UT Jack
on the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of
the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jack on your TV.
(If your TV has Right and Left AUDIO IN Jacks, you must use a
“Y” splitter audio cable as illustrated to deliver audio to the TV’s
right and left channels.)
4
Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. This
might be referred to as the TV’s Audio/Video In channel or the
Auxiliary In channel. Please refer to your TV owner’s manual for
details.
Helpful Hint
• This hookup will not give you stereo
sound. To get stereo sound, use the
connections on pages six-seven and
select the channel to be viewed at
the TV (with the VCR turned off).
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Turning on Your VCR 11
Before turning on your VCR, make sure there are batteries in the
remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly.
● You can not program channels if you are using a Cable Box or
a Direct Broadcast System.
Turn on the TV.
2
EJECT
MENU
POWER
STATUS/EXIT
1
CLEAR
1
4
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
Press the VCR button, then press the POW ER button. The
VCR/TV light and the POWER light will appear on the VCR display
panel.
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
PAUSE
/STILL
2
/OTR
PLAY
Turn on the TV. Set it to the sam e channel as the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR. The display shown
below will appear on the TV screen. (If the display does not
appear, check your hookups, then follow the steps on page 12 to
set up channels and page 17 to select a language.)
REW
F.FWD
3
5
STOP
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
SELECT op
VCR
→ ENGLISH
ON
ESPAÑOL
VCR/TV
SPEED
MAKE SELECTION OR
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE
3
W ithin 60 seconds, press the PLAY/o button or the
STO P/p button to select English or Spanish on-screen
displays and m enus.
Helpful Hints
• To skip this feature and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab removed. Or, to skip step
3, press the MENU button. All on-
screen displays will be in English. To
skip step 5, press the STOP/p but-
ton. Channels will not be pro-
grammed, and CHANNELS NOT
SET will appear on the screen.
• If you try to program channels when
there is no antenna or cable con-
nected to the VCR, programming
will appear to take place, but even-
tually a NO TV SIGNALS message
will appear. Connect an antenna or
cable to the VCR’s ANT(enna) IN
Jack and press the CH(annel) o
button again. You may need to fol-
low the steps on page 12.
4
Press the MENU button. The display shown below will appear.
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO VCR
THEN
.
.
.
PUSH CH UP KEY
OR
.
.
.
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP
5
W ithin 60 seconds, press the CH(annel) o button to
begin autom atic channel program m ing. AUTO CH PRO-
GRAMMING IN PROCESS PLEASE WAIT will appear on the
screen. The VCR will memorize all available channels. When all
channels are memorized, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on the
screen briefly, then TV programming will appear.
Now, when you press the CH(annel) o/p buttons, you’ll only
scan through channels that you receive.
• You may need to repeat the steps
on this page if a power failure
occurs.
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12 Automatic Channel Setup
Although your VCR may automatically memorize the channels you
receive when you turn it on for the first time, this function lets
you set up the channels again.
2-3
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
EJECT
MENU
POWER
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
SELECT op CHOOSE B
1
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
7
TO END PUSH EXIT
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
2
PLAY
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
REW
F.FWD
STOP
SELECT op CHOOSE B
CH.
VOL.
→ AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
AUTO PRO GRAMMING, then press the F.FW D/B but-
ton. The VCR distinguishes between TV channels and cable chan-
nels, and the VCR will memorize all the channels you receive.
AUTO CH PROGRAMMING
IN PROCESS
PLEASE WAIT
START
FINISH
Helpful Hints
4
• You can not enter the TUNER SET
UP menu when you are in Line
Input mode (channel 001 or 002).
When you select channel 001 or
002, AV REAR or AV FRONT will
appear on the TV screen briefly.
• You can not program channels if
you are using a Cable Box or DBS.
• If you have an antenna, channels 2-
69 will be available. If you have a
cable connection, channels 1-125
will be available.
W ait for a few m inutes while the VCR sets up the chan-
nels. When this is complete, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on
the screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel number
placed in the VCR’s memory will appear on the screen. Now
when you press the CH(annel) o/p buttons, you will scan only
through channels you receive. You may still select non-memorized
channels by pressing the Number buttons.
• You may need to repeat the steps
on this page if a power failure
occurs.
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Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 13
Adding/Deleting Channels
2-5
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
6
EJECT
2
POWER
STATUS/EXIT
MENU
CLEAR
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
1
1
2
5
8
3
6
4
3
7
9
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
ADD/DELETE CH, then press the F.FW D/B button.
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
SELECT op ADD/DELETE B
PLAY
124
125
1
DELETED
DELETED
DELETED
ADDED
REW
F.FWD
→
2
STOP
3
ADDED
TO END PUSH EXIT
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
NOTE: If you have an antenna, channel numbers 2-69 will appear on
the ADD/DELETE CH menu. If you have a cable connection, channels
1-125 will be available.
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button until the
channel num ber you want to add or delete appears beside
the arrow.
SELECT op ADD/DELETE B
16
17
18
19
20
DELETED
ADDED
ADDED
ADDED
ADDED
→
TO END PUSH EXIT
5
Press the F.FW D/B button to select ADDED or DELET-
ED. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have added or deleted all the
channels you wanted to add or delete.
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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14 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d)
Reviewing Mem orized Channels
1
4 2-3
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
EJECT
MENU
POWER
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
TO END PUSH EXIT
7
9
2
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
TUNER SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
SELECT op CHOOSE B
REW
F.FWD
→ AUTO PROGRAMMING
ADD/DELETE CH
CH MEMORY REVIEW
STOP
CH.
VOL.
TO END PUSH EXIT
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
CH MEMO RY REVIEW , then press the F.FW D/B button.
A list of programmed channels will appear on the screen.
● If all the programmed channels don’t fit on the screen, press
the F.FWD/B button to see the remaining channels. Then
press the REW(ind)/s button to return to the first screen of
channels.
● If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, you will
either go to the next screen of channels or you will return to
the previous menu.
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit.
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Setting the Clock 15
Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure:
● The VCR is on and the VCR/TV light appears on the display
panel. (If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)
● You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.
6 4-5
1
EJECT
POWER
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
3
PLAY
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.
REW
F.FWD
STOP
SET CLOCK
CH.
VOL.
→ SET CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]
MUTE
TV
VCR
SELECT op CHOOSE B
TO END PUSH EXIT
VCR/TV
SPEED
4
Press two Num ber buttons for the hour(s) 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.
TIME 02 :15 PM
MONTH – – / – – / – –
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
2-3
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, 2001, press 07, 01, 01. The day of
the week will appear automatically.
Helpful Hints
• Enter a 0 before a single-digit number.
• Entries that do not match the VCR’s
clock or calendar will cause a question
mark to appear on the screen.
• To make corrections, press the CLEAR
button until the space for the number
you want to correct is flashing. Then
enter the correct number.
TIME 02 :15 PM
DATE 07 / 01 / 01
SUN.
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
• To see the current time on the TV
screen, press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton. Details are on page 20.
• Power failures that last for more than
one minute can cause you to lose your
clock setting.
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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16 Daylight-Savings Time
You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move
forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October.
Daylight-Savings Time is set to ON when you receive your VCR.
Turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF by following the steps
below. Before you begin:
4 2-3
● Make sure the clock is set. Details are on page 15.
EJECT
MENU
POWER
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
1
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
7
9
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
TO END PUSH EXIT
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
STOP
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
SET CLO CK, then press the F.FW D/B button.
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
SET CLOCK
VCR/TV
SPEED
→ SET CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]
SELECT op CHOOSE B
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME. Then, press the F.FW D/B button
so that O FF (or O N) appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG
TIME.
SET CLOCK
SET CLOCK
→DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]
SELECT op CHOOSE B
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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Language Selection 17
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displays and menus.
2-4
5
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
EJECT
POWER
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
1
1
2
5
8
3
4
6
TO END PUSH EXIT
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
2
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
SELECT op CHOOSE B
STOP
→ REPEAT PLAY
ON SCREEN MODE
LANGUAGE
OFF
CH.
VOL.
BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TO END PUSH EXIT
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
LANGUAGE, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SELECT op
→ ENGLISH
ON
ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
English or Spanish on-screen displays and m enus.
Helpful Hint
• If you accidentally select Spanish
and need English:
1. Press the VCR button, then press
the MENU button.
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
2. Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select PREPARE
EL VCR, then press the F.FWD/B
button.
3. Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select LENGUA-
JE, then press the F.FWD/B button.
4. Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select ENGLISH.
5. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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18 Remote Control Buttons
PO W ER Button
Press to turn on or off the VCR or a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips
Magnavox TV. (You must first press the VCR or TV button.)
EJECT Button
Press to eject the tape.
MENU Button
EJECT
MENU
Press to access the VCR menu. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips,
or Philips Magnavox TV, press the TV button, then press the MENU
button to display the TV menu.
POWER
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
Num ber Buttons
Press to select channels at the VCR or at a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips
Magnavox TV; use to set up VCR features (such as the clock).
Cable Users ●
Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results.
For example, to select channel 6, press 0,6. If you only press the
Number 6 button, channel 6 will be selected after a brief delay. (There
also may be a brief delay when you select channels 10, 11, and 12.) If
you want to select channels 100 and above, enter channel numbers as a
three-digit number. For example, to select channel 117, press 1, 1, 7.
Antenna Users ●
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
STOP
CH.
VOL.
Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results.
You may only select channels 2-69. For example, to select channel 5,
press 0,5. If you only press the Number 5 button, channel 5 will be
selected after a brief delay.
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
MEMO RY Button
Press to memorize a tape position at which the real-time counter was
set to 0:00:00. Details are on page 34.
REC(ord)/O TR Button
Press once to start a recording. Details are on page 25. Or, press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 27.
PLAY/o Button
Press to play a tape; press to release Search or Still mode and return
to normal playback. Details are on page 35. Press to select an item in
the VCR’s on-screen menu. Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or
Philips Magnavox TV, press when in TV mode to move up one row
or selection in the TV menu.
MUTE Button
Press to eliminate the sound at a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips
Magnavox TV. Press again to restore the volume. If you mute the vol-
ume, pressing the VOL(ume) o button also will restore the volume.
VCR Button
Press to operate the VCR with the remote control.
VOL(um e) o/p Buttons
Press to adjust the volume of a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV.
PAUSE/STILL Button
While recording, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause). Press a
second time to resume normal recording. Details are on page 25.
You can not pause a One-Touch Recording.
During playback, press to freeze the picture (still). Each time you press the
PAUSE/STILL button, the noise lines will change position on the screen. To
resume playback, press the PLAY/o button. Details are on page 35.
Helpful Hints
• Press the VCR button before pressing VCR feature buttons; press the TV button before pressing TV feature but-
tons if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV.
• Buttons that are shaded in the illustration will glow for some time after exposure to direct light.
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Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 19
CLEAR Button
Press to erase incorrect data when programming VCR functions. Also,
press to reset the real-time counter. Details are on page 34.
STATUS/EXIT Button
Press to access or remove the VCR’s on-screen status display. Details are
on page 20. Press to exit on-screen menus. Or, if you have a Magnavox,
Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, press the TV button, then press the STA-
TUS/EXIT button, to see a TV status display or to remove the TV menu.
EJECT
MENU
POWER
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
REW (ind)/{ Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high speed.
During playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the
screen. Details are on page 35. Press to return to a previous VCR menu.
Or, if you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, use the
REW(ind) button to adjust the controls in the TV menu.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
STO P/p Button
Press to stop the tape. Press to select an item in the VCR menu. Or, if
you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, press when in
TV mode to move down one row or selection in the TV menu.
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
STOP
CH(annel) o/p Buttons
Press to change channels at the VCR or at a Magnavox, Philips, or
Philips Magnavox TV.
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV Button
Use to select the signal that your TV receives from the VCR.
VCR Position ●
VCR/TV
SPEED
Use to watch a tape, to watch a program while recording it, or to watch a
TV broadcast using the CH(annel) o/p or Number buttons to change
channels at the VCR. If the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel of
the VCR, it is in VCR position.
TV Position ●
Use to watch TV (changing channels at the TV) or to watch one program
while recording another. Details are on page 26. If the VCR/TV light
doesn’t appear on the display panel of the VCR, it is in TV position.
SPEED Button
Press to select the recording speed (SP or SLP).
Details are on pages 30 and 42.
TV Button
Press to operate a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV.
F.FW D(Fast Forward)/B Button
When playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed.
During playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on
the screen. Details are on page 35. Press to advance to the next menu or
to change the setting of an item in the menu. Or, if you have a Magnavox,
Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, use to adjust the controls in the TV menu.
ALT. CH (Alternate Channel) Button
If you have a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV, press while in
TV position to return to the TV channel you were viewing immediately
before switching to your current channel. (If you press the ALT. CH but-
ton while in VCR position, the TV will change to the channel you last
selected before choosing channel 3 or 4 to use the VCR. However, the
TV channel will not be clear, because you are in VCR position.)
Helpful Hints
• Buttons with a shaded description may also operate features of a Magnavox, Philips, or Philips Magnavox TV.
• Buttons that are shaded in the illustration will glow for some time after exposure to direct light.
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20 On-Screen Status Displays
A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button
or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display will
vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below.
If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY
ON:
● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button,
the status display will appear for five seconds. After five seconds,
only the counter will remain on the screen. You must press the
STATUS/EXIT button to remove it. Portions of the status display
also may appear when you press other function buttons.
If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY
OFF:
Status Display
(exam ple only)
Current status
of tape
Time
STOP
12:00 AM
CH10
● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button,
the status display will appear for five seconds. Portions of the status
display also may appear when you press other function buttons.
If you select STATUS OFF:
● The status display will not appear when you press function buttons.
You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display.
SLP
M 1:23:45
Channel
Counter
and
Tape
Speed
Counter
Memory
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
O N SCREEN MO DE, then press the F.FW D/B button.
4
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
STATUS, then press the F.FW D/B button so that O FF
(or O N) appears beside STATUS.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
→ STATUS
COUNTER ONLY
[ON]
[OFF]
TO END PUSH EXIT
Helpful Hints
5
If you set STATUS to O FF, go to step 6. If you set STA-
TUS to O N, press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p
button to select CO UNTER O NLY, then press the
F.FW D/B button so that O FF (or O N) appears beside it.
• You may not access a status display
when viewing a still picture or dur-
ing forward or reverse searching.
• The status display may not appear
if a weak channel is selected and
BLUE BACKGROUND is set to OFF.
Details are on page 37.
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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VCR Display Panel 21
VCR Display Panel
Information about VCR opera-
tions is displayed here.
Cassette Com partm ent
Insert a tape here.
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
PAUSE
REW
F.FWD
RECORD
POWER
POWER
VCR/TV
CST.IN
TIMER
RECORD
CHANNEL
VIDEO
AUDIO
MENU STATUS/EXIT
VCR/TV
POWER
VCR/TV
CST.IN
TIMER
RECORD
PO W ER Light
This light appears when the
power is on.
RECO RD Light
This light appears during a record-
ing. It flashes when a recording is
paused.
VCR/TV Light
This light appears when the
VCR is in VCR position. This
light does not appear when
the VCR is in TV position.
Details are on pages 19 and
22.
TIMER Light
This light glows when the VCR is turned off
to set a timer recording, during a timer
recording, or during a One-Touch Recording.
It flashes if the power is off for a timer
recording, but there is no tape in the VCR. It
flashes when all timer recordings or One-
Touch Recordings are finished.
CST.IN (Cassette Inside) Light
This light appears when there is a tape in the VCR.
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22 Front Panel
F.FW D (Fast Forward) Button
When playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed. During
tape playback, press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the
screen. Details are on page 35. Press to select an item in the VCR menu.
Rem ote Sensor
PAUSE Button
Receives a signal from your
remote control so you can oper-
ate your VCR from a distance.
While recording, press to pause the recording. Press again to
resume recording. Details are on page 25. You can not pause a
One-Touch Recording. During tape playback, press to freeze the
picture. Each press of the PAUSE button will cause the noise lines
to move on the screen. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Details are on page 35.
POW ER Button
Press to turn the VCR
power on and off.
PLAY Button
AUDIO In Jack
Press to play a tape. Press to release Search or Still
mode and return to playback. Details are on page
35. Press to select an item in the VCR menu.
STOP/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape. When playback is
stopped, press to eject the tape. Press to select an
item in the VCR menu.
Connect an audio cable
coming from the audio
out jack of a camcorder,
another VCR, or an
audio source here.
Details are on page 32.
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
PAUSE
REW
F.FWD
RECORD
POWER
POWER
VCR/TV
CST.IN
TIMER
RECORD
CHANNEL
VIDEO
AUDIO
MENU STATUS/EXIT
VCR/TV
VIDEO In Jack
CHANNEL (p/o) Buttons
Connect a video cable com-
ing from the video out jack
of a camcorder, another
VCR, or an audio-visual
source (laser disc player,
video disc player, etc.) here.
Details are on page 32.
Press to change channels at the VCR.
Or, press to adjust the tracking of a tape
during normal playback. Also, press to
remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.
RECORD Button
Press once to start a recording. Press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch
Recording. Details are on page 27.
VCR/TV Button
Press to select VCR or TV position.
● VCR Position
MENU Button
Press to access the VCR menu.
Use to watch a tape, to watch a
program while recording it, or to
watch a TV program (changing chan-
nels at the VCR). When the
VCR/TV light appears on the display
panel, the VCR is in VCR position.
● TV Position
REW (ind) Button
When playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at
high speed. During playback, press to rewind the tape
while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on
page 35. Press to return to a previous on-screen menu.
STATUS/EXIT Button
Use to watch TV (changing channels
at the TV) or to watch one program
while recording another. When the
VCR/TV light does not appear on
the display panel, the VCR is in TV
position.
Press to access or remove the on-screen status display.
Details are on page 20. Press to exit on-screen menus.
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Rear Panel 23
ANT(enna) IN Jack
Connect your antenna or cable
here. Details are on pages six-10.
AUDIO IN Jack
Connect an audio cable coming from
the AUDIO OUT Jack of a cam-
corder, another VCR, or an audio
source here. Details are on page 32.
AUDIO O UT Jack
Connect an audio cable going to
the AUDIO IN Jack of a cam-
corder, another VCR, or an audio
system here. Details are on page 32.
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
OUT
CH3 CH4
VIDEO O UT Jack
Connect a video cable going to the
VIDEO IN Jack of a camcorder,
another VCR, or an audio-visual sys-
tem (laser disc player, video disc play-
er, etc.) here. Details are on page 32.
CH3/CH4 Switch
Set to channel 3 or 4
to use your TV with
your VCR. Details are
on pages six-nine.
VIDEO IN Jack
Connect a video cable coming
from the VIDEO OUT Jack of a
camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio-visual source (laser disc
player, video disc player, etc.)
here. Details are on page 32.
AC Power Cord
Connect to a stan-
dard AC outlet to
supply power to the
VCR.
O UT Jack
Use the supplied RF coaxi-
al cable to connect this
jack to the ANTENNA IN
Jack on your TV, Cable
Box, or Direct Broadcast
System. Details are on
pages six-nine.
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24 Playing
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.
Turn on the TV.
1
2
Insert a tape in the VCR.
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
EJECT
POWER
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
2
6
Insert a tape in the VCR. The POWER, VCR/TV, and CST. IN
lights will appear on the display panel. If the tape’s record tab has
been removed, playback will start automatically.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
3
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
If playback does not start autom atically, press the VCR
button, then press the PLAY/o button.
PLAY
3
REW
F.FWD
5
4
STOP
4
CH.
VOL.
Press the STO P/p button to stop playback.
MUTE
TV
VCR
5
VCR/TV
SPEED
Press the REW (ind)/{ button to rewind the tape.
6
Press the EJECT button to rem ove the tape.
S-VHS Q uasi Play Back (SQ PB)
This unit has a SQPB function that allows you to view a tape
recorded in S-VHS format. A tape recorded in S-VHS format will
play the same as a tape recorded in normal format. This unit auto-
matically detects whether the tape is recorded in S-VHS format or
in normal format.
When you play a tape recorded in S-VHS format on this unit, you
can not get the high resolution that would be available on an S-
VHS VCR. Noise lines (black and white streaks) may appear on
the picture.
Helpful Hints
• If the tape you want to play is
already in the VCR, make sure the
VCR power is on and the VCR is in
VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will
appear on the display panel. If it
does not, press the VCR/TV button
once.) Press the VCR button, then
press the PLAY/o button.
• Other playback options and features
are on pages 33-36.
• If REPEAT PLAY is set to ON, play-
back will begin automatically when
you insert a tape, even when the
record tab is intact.
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Recording 25
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.
Turn on the TV.
1
2
Insert a tape in the VCR.
1
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.
EJECT
POWER
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
2
Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
5
3
3
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
If the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel, go to step 4. If
the VCR/TV light does not appear, press the VCR button,
then press the VCR/TV button once.
0
7
6
8
4
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
4
STOP
Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed
appears briefly on the screen. (Details about tape speed are on
page 30.)
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
5
Use the CH(annel) o/p buttons or the Num ber buttons
to select the channel to be recorded.
6
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button once to start recording.
The RECORD light will appear on the VCR display panel.
7
To pause the recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button
once. The RECORD light will flash. To resum e recording,
press the REC(ord)/O TR button or press the
PAUSE/STILL button again. The RECORD light will come on
again.
Helpful Hints
• If you press the REC(ord)/OTR but-
ton when there is not a tape in the
VCR, NO CASSETTE will flash on
the screen.
• If you press the REC(ord)/OTR but-
ton while a tape without a record
tab is in the VCR, the VCR will eject
the tape and PROTECTED CAS-
SETTE CANNOT RECORD will flash
on the screen.
8
To stop recording, press the STO P/p button.
• Other recording options are on
pages 26-32.
• You can change the tape speed
during a recording, but some distor-
tion will appear on the tape.
• The VCR will record in a preset vol-
ume.
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26 Recording One Channel/Watching Another
1
3&7
Press the VCR button.
EJECT
MENU
2
POWER
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start a recording of
the current channel. (Details are on page 25.) The RECORD
light will appear on the VCR display panel.
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
7
9
3
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position.
The VCR/TV light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel.
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
2
8
REW
F.FWD
4
STOP
Use the TV rem ote control to select the channel you
want to watch at the TV.
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
5
VCR/TV
SPEED
To return to the channel being recorded, use the TV
rem ote control to select channel 03 or 04 at the TV
(whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR
is set to).
6
Press the VCR button.
7
1&6
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR posi-
tion. The VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel. The
channel being recorded will appear on the screen.
Select the channel you want to
watch at the TV.
4
5
8
Press the STO P/p button to stop the recording.
Select channel 03 or 04 at the
TV.
Helpful Hint
• If you use a Cable Box or Direct
Broadcast System hookup, you may
not be able to watch one channel
while recording another. See pages
eight-nine for details.
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One-Touch Recording 27
The One-Touch Recording (OTR) feature allows you to set an
immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before
you begin:
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● Set up the channels at the VCR.
POWER
● Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the SPEED button.
● Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact
and the tape is long enough to record the program(s). If the end
of a tape is reached during an OTR, the VCR will eject the tape
and turn itself off.
● Place the VCR in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear
on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button
once.)
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
1
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
2
3
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
1
STOP
Press the VCR button, then press the CH(annel) o/p but-
tons or the Num ber buttons to select the channel you
want to record.
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
2
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button repeatedly until the
desired recording length (30 m inutes to eight hours)
appears on the screen. Recording will begin immediately. The
RECORD light and the TIMER light will appear on the display
panel.
OTR (0:30)
CH12
Helpful Hints
• To check the time remaining for an
OTR after the OTR has been set,
press the STATUS/EXIT button.
• To change the recording length while
an OTR is in progress, press the
REC(ord)/OTR button until the desired
length appears on the screen.
• If you begin an OTR when another
recording is paused, the OTR will
begin.
3
To stop an O TR before recording is finished, press the
STO P/p button.
To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press the
REC(ord)/OTR button repeatedly until REC appears in the upper
left corner of the TV screen. (STATUS must be set to ON. See
page 20 for details.) The RECORD light will remain on the display
panel of the VCR, but the TIMER light will disappear.
• You can not pause an OTR.
• If the preset time for a timer record-
ing comes up during an OTR, the
OTR has priority. A message will
remind you when the timer recording
was scheduled to begin. You may let
the OTR continue; the timer recording
will not take place. Or, stop the OTR
and turn off the VCR immediately.
The timer recording will take place if
you turn off the VCR before the timer
recording’s scheduled start time.
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28 Timer Recording
Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV pro-
grams while you’re away from home. The VCR will turn itself on,
record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin:
● Set up the channels at the VCR. Details are on page 12.
● Set the clock. Details are on page 15.
● Put a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact
and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
● Put the VCR in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appear on
the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.
2-3
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MENU
POWER
STATUS/EXIT
CLEAR
1
Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
1
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
REW
F.FWD
SELECT op CHOOSE B
STOP
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
TO END PUSH EXIT
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
PRO GRAM, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
→ ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
PROGRAM REVIEW
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
a O NCE, DAILY, or W EEKLY recording. Then, press the
F.FW D/B button.
● O NCE: The VCR will record a TV program on any day you
choose, up to 12 months away.
● DAILY: The VCR will record the same channel every day from
Monday to Friday – starting at the same time and recording for
the same length of time.
● W EEKLY: The VCR will record the same channel on the same
day, at the same time, and for the same length of time every
week.
Helpful Hint
DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)
PROGRAM -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-
• If you need to make a correction
while programming a timer record-
ing, press the CLEAR button until
the cursor is flashing on the item
you want to change. Then enter the
correct information.
Daily
Recording
(exam ple)
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
TO END PUSH EXIT
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 29
4
Use the Num ber buttons (1 - 8) to select a slot in which to
store the tim er recording. There are eight slots. Numbers for
open slots will flash on the screen.
4-7
NOTE: If you enter a number for a slot that has already been used to
store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on the
screen briefly. Information about the program in that slot will appear on
the screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button, then select
another number.
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POWER
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
5
7
9
Use the Num ber buttons to enter the channel you want to
record.
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
● Cable Users, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for
the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0,6. If
you only press the Number 6 button, channel 6 will be selected
after a brief delay. There also may be a brief delay when you select
channels 10, 11, and 12. If you want to select channels 100 and
above, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number. For exam-
ple, to select channel 117, press 1, 1, 7.
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
STOP
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
Antenna Users, enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for
the quickest results. For example, to select channel 5, press 0,5. If
you only press the Number 5 button, channel 5 will be selected
after a brief delay. You may only select channels 2-69.
● If you are recording from line input, press 0,0 to select AV REAR.
● If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, select the Cable Box/DBS out-
put channel (03 or 04). Set the Cable Box/DBS to the channel
you want to record. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer
recording. Details are on page eight.
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
6
Press two Num ber buttons for the hour you want the
recording to begin. Press two Num ber buttons for the
m inute 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
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
1
10
– – : – –
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
7
Helpful Hints
Follow the instructions in step 6 to enter the recording’s
stop tim e. (AM or PM will be set automatically.)
• Entries that do not match the VCR’s
clock or calendar will cause a ques-
tion mark to appear on the screen.
• If you are recording from line input,
connect the audio and video cables
to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN
jacks on the back of the VCR.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
1
10
09:30 PM
– – : – –
TIME OFF
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
(Please see illustration on page 32.)
Instructions continue on page 30.
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30 Timer Recording (cont’d)
8
10
Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed or the
Num ber 2 button to record in SLP speed. (See the chart
below.) You cannot use the SPEED button at this time.
ONE TIME PROGRAM
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POWER
11
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
TIME OFF
REC SPEED
SP=1 SLP=2
1
10
09:30 PM
11:00 PM
SLP
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
8
7
9
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
9
REW
F.FWD
Press two Num ber buttons for the m onth and two
Num ber buttons for the day you want to record the pro-
gram . For example, for July 10, 2001, press 07, 10. The day of
the week and the year will appear automatically (you cannot pro-
gram the VCR to record more than one year in advance).
ONE TIME PROGRAM
STOP
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
TIME ON
TIME OFF
REC SPEED
START DATE
1
10
VCR/TV
SPEED
09:30 PM
11:00 PM
SLP
07/10/01
TUE.
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
TO END PUSH EXIT
10
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-
PLETED / PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING
will appear on the screen briefly. (If PROGRAM NOT COMPLET-
ED appears, try again from step 1.)
Turn off the VCR
for the recording.
Insert a tape in
the VCR.
Leave the Cable
Box/DBS on
11
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR power. The
TIMER light will appear on the display panel. The TIMER light will
flash if there is no tape in the VCR.
If the timer recording will take place several hours or days from
now, you may use the VCR until time for the recording. Turn off
the VCR a few minutes before the recording starts. 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. Press the CLEAR button to remove the
message.
(if applicable).
Cassette type / Playback Time
Tape Speeds
Tape Speed
SP (standard play)
T160
2 hrs.
40 mins.
5 hrs.
T120
T60
This chart shows the recording/playback time for
three types of video cassettes (T160, T120, and
T60). There are three playback speeds: SP, LP, and
SLP. When recording, you can change the tape
speed (SP or SLP) using the SPEED button. You
cannot record in LP speed. You can play a tape
only in the speed in which you recorded it.
2 hrs.
1 hr.
LP (long play)
(playback only)
4 hrs.
6 hrs.
2 hrs.
3 hrs.
20 mins.
SLP (super long play)
8 hrs.
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 31
Checking or Cancelling Tim er Recordings
5 2-4
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR/TV light will
appear on the display panel), press the VCR button, then
press the MENU button.
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POWER
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
2
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
PRO GRAM, then press the F.FW D/B button.
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
3
REW
F.FWD
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
PRO GRAM REVIEW , then press the F.FW D/B button.
The timer recording information for the program in the lowest
numbered slot will appear on the screen. If no timer recordings
are set, nothing will happen when you press the F.FWD/B button.
STOP
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
VCR/TV
SPEED
4
Press the F.FW D/B button repeatedly to review all pro-
gram m ed tim er recordings. If you don’t press the F.FWD/B
button within 10 seconds, the VCR will automatically display infor-
mation about the next programmed timer recording. This will
continue until all timer recordings have been displayed. Then the
menu will disappear.
Helpful Hints
• CLASH may flash on the screen when
you finish setting a timer recording. This
means that the timer recording you just
programmed and another timer record-
ing overlap. The current timer recording
will not take place. You may choose to
cancel the overlapping timer recording.
• To stop a started timer recording, press
the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.
• If the power fails for more than one
minute, programmed timer recordings
will be lost. If this occurs, repeat the
steps on pages 11 and 15 before reset-
ting the timer recordings.
5
To cancel the tim er recording displayed, press the
CLEAR button. Either the display will disappear or information
about other timer recordings will appear. If you do not press any
other buttons, the display will disappear after all timer recordings
have been displayed.
6
Repeat steps 1-4 to m ake sure you have cleared the cor-
rect tim er recording.
• If the preset time for a timer recording
comes up during an OTR, the OTR has
priority. A message will remind you
when the timer recording was scheduled
to begin. You may let the OTR continue;
the timer recording will not take place.
Or, stop the OTR and turn off the VCR
immediately. The timer recording will
take place if you turn off the VCR
before the timer recording’s scheduled
start time.
See page 38 for m ore hints.
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32 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)
1. Audio cable from AUDIO O UT Jack of
VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jack of VCR 2
VCR 1
Playing VCR
VCR 2 - Recording VCR
ANT
IN
ANT
IN
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT IN
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
3. RF coaxial cable
from the O UT jack
of VCR 2 to the TV’s
ANTENNA IN Jack
2. Video cable from VIDEO O UT Jack
of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN Jack of VCR 2
● Audio and Video cables are not supplied.
1
Make the connections shown above.
2
VCR 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecorded tape in VCR 1.
3
VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2. The
VCR must be in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear on the
display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)
Helpful Hints
• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO
IN Jacks on the back of VCR 2,
press Number buttons 0, 0, 1 at
step 5. AV REAR will appear on the
TV screen.
• If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO
In Jacks on the front of VCR 2,
press Number buttons 0, 0, 2 at
step 5. AV FRONT will appear on
the TV screen.
• Unauthorized recording of copy-
righted television programs, video
tapes, or other materials may
infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and violate copyright laws.
• If a program has copyright protec-
tion, it may not record clearly.
• These instructions show you how to
copy tapes using two VCRs like
yours. Different VCRs may operate
differently.
4
Turn on the TV and set it to channel 03 or 04, whichever
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.
5
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Press the VCR but-
ton, then press the Num ber buttons 0, 0, 1 or 0, 0, 2. (See
Helpful Hints at right.)
6
Press the SPEED button to select SP or SLP at VCR 2.
7
Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the RECO RD but-
ton on VCR 2 at the sam e tim e.
To stop recording, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1, then
press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 2.
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Repeat Play 33
Follow the steps below to make the VCR play a tape over and
over.
5
2-4
1
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
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SELECT op CHOOSE B
POWER
STATUS/EXIT
MENU
CLEAR
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
1
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
TO END PUSH EXIT
7
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
2
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
SELECT op CHOOSE B
STOP
→ REPEAT PLAY
ON SCREEN MODE
LANGUAGE
OFF
CH.
VOL.
BLUE BACKGROUND ON
MUTE
TV
VCR
TO END PUSH EXIT
VCR/TV
SPEED
3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
REPEAT PLAY.
4
Press the F.FW D/B button so that O N appears beside
REPEAT PLAY.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
→ REPEAT PLAY
ON SCREEN MODE
LANGUAGE
ON
BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TO END PUSH EXIT
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Now, when a tape has fin-
ished playing, the VCR will rewind it and start playback again.
Helpful Hints
• To cancel Repeat Play, follow steps
1-3 above. At step 4, press the
F.FWD/B button so that OFF
appears beside REPEAT PLAY. Press
the STATUS/EXIT button.
• The real-time counter memory does
not function during Repeat Play.
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34 Real-Time Counter Memory
Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a
tape location you want to refer to later.
3
1
Press the VCR button.
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MENU
POWER
2
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that
you would like to refer to later. Press the STO P/p button
to stop the tape.
4
6
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
3
0
5
2
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display.
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
STOP
1:08PM
CH10
PLAY
REW
F.FWD
STOP
CH.
VOL.
SLP
1 : 23 : 45
MUTE
TV
VCR
4
VCR/TV
SPEED
1
W hile the status display is on the screen, press the
CLEAR button to reset the real-tim e counter to zero.
STOP
1:08 PM
CH10
SLP
0 : 00 : 00
5
W hile the real-tim e counter is on the screen, press the
MEMO RY button so that M appears beside the counter.
STOP
1:08 PM
CH10
Helpful Hints
SLP
M
0 : 00 : 00
• The MEMORY button does not
function if REPEAT PLAY is set to
ON. Details are on page 33.
6
• To erase a real-time counter memo-
ry, press the MEMORY button until
the M disappears from the screen.
• You may only set the real-time
counter to zero at one location at a
time. If you set the real-time
To go to a tape location where the real-tim e counter was
reset to zero, press the REW (ind)/{ button or the
F.FW D/B button when playback is stopped.
When the tape reaches the point at which the counter was set to
zero, the tape will stop.
Press the PLAY/o button to watch the tape.
counter to zero at a second loca-
tion, the previous real-time counter
to zero setting will be erased.
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Special Effects Playback 35
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)
1
During tape playback, press and release the F.FW D/B
button or the REW (ind)/{ button. A fast forward or reverse
picture search will begin.
EJECT
POWER
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
2
To return to playback, press the PLAY/o button.
7
9
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
MEMORY
ALT.CH
0
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
PLAY
1
REW
F.FWD
During tape playback, press the F.FW D/B button or the
REW (ind)/{ button, then press again. The VCR will now
search in super high speed.
STOP
CH.
VOL.
MUTE
TV
VCR
2
VCR/TV
SPEED
To return to norm al playback, press the PLAY/o button.
Viewing a Still Picture
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A
still picture will appear on the screen.
NOTE: Tapes recorded in SLP (Super Long Play) speed will show the
clearest picture. Each time you press the PAUSE/STILL button in the Still
mode, the noise lines will change position on the screen.
2
To release the still picture and return to playback, press
the PLAY/o button.
Helpful Hints
• Still mode will automatically switch
to Stop mode after five minutes to
protect the VCR and the tape from
damage.
• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tapes recorded in
Standard Play, Long Play, or Super
Long Play.
• LP/SLP means this feature will work
with tapes recorded in Long Play or
Super Long Play. For details about
tape speed, see pages 30 and 42.
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36 Automatic Operation Features
The following playback features will always operate.
Autom atic Playback
When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto-
matically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin.
If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automati-
cally when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.
If a timer recording is set and the VCR power is off, the VCR will
eject the tape if the record tab is missing.
Autom atic Rewind, Eject, O ff
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the
VCR will rewind the tape, stop, eject the tape, then turn itself off.
If the real-time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewind
the tape to the point at which the counter is set to zero, then
stop. The VCR will not eject the tape automatically or shut itself
off.
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the
VCR must be plugged in). If a timer recording is set, a tape can
only be ejected with the power on. Make sure you insert a tape
and turn off the VCR power for the timer recording.
Autom atic Tracking Adjustm ent
The VCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possi-
ble picture quality. With some recordings, however, you may get a
better picture using the manual tracking controls (see below).
Manual Tracking
To manually adjust the tracking during normal playback, press the
CHANNEL o/p buttons on the VCR. The CH(annel) o/p but-
tons on the remote control will not adjust tracking.
Tracking will return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you
press the STOP/p button or insert a tape.
You cannot manually adjust the tracking of a Still picture.
However, you may press the CHANNEL o/p buttons on the
VCR to remove vertical jitter in a Still picture.
Before
After
Tracking
Adjustm ent
Tracking
Adjustm ent
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Blue Background 37
If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is
received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be
blue and the sound will be muted.
Or, if you want to receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACK-
GROUND to OFF. When you select a channel that is receiving a
weak signal, you will see and hear the static in the TV program-
ming. The channel number will not appear on the screen when
you select a weak channel.
4
EJECT
POWER
To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow these steps.
MENU
CLEAR
STATUS/EXIT
1
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
7
9
MEMORY
ALT.CH
1
0
Press the VCR button, then press the MENU button.
REC
/OTR
PAUSE
/STILL
SELECT op CHOOSE B
PLAY
→ PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
REW
F.FWD
STOP
CH.
VOL.
TO END PUSH EXIT
MUTE
TV
VCR
2
VCR/TV
SPEED
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
VCR SET UP, then press the F.FW D/B button.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
→ REPEAT PLAY
ON SCREEN MODE
LANGUAGE
OFF
BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TO END PUSH EXIT
3
2-3
Press the PLAY/o button or the STO P/p button to select
BLUE BACKGRO UND. Then, press the F.FW D/B button
repeatedly so that O FF (or O N) appears beside BLUE
BACKGRO UND.
SELECT op CHOOSE B
REPEAT PLAY
OFF
ON SCREEN MODE
LANGUAGE
→ BLUE BACKGROUND ON
TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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38 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of
your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a
moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If
you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our
representatives will be happy to assist you.
No power
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
Power Failure
• Timer recordings, the clock setting, the language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power
fails for more than one minute. Follow the steps on pages 11 and 15 to reset the language, channels,
and clock. Then, see pages 28-30 to reprogram your timer recordings.
A TV program cannot be recorded.
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if
applicable). Details are on pages six-10.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
• Check the TV/VCR position. Details are on page 22.
• Check the CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 6-9.
The VCR will not perform a tim er recording.
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 28-31.
• Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five). If, after programming a timer
recording, you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR, the TIMER light will blink.
• If the record tab on a tape is missing, the VCR will eject the tape. The TIMER light will blink.
• Make sure the VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set. Details are on page 15.
• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one
minute occurs.
• If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. Details
are on page eight.
• Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.
• 12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.
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.
• Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel.)
• Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 36.
• TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from
the TV.
The VCR cannot be controlled with the rem ote control.
• Press the VCR button, then try the other VCR feature buttons.
• Make sure the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.
• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on page 22.
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.
• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.
The Num ber buttons won’t work for channels above 69.
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan-
nel numbers as a three-digit number. If you are using an antenna (not a cable signal), you may only select
channels 2-69. Details are on page 18.
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TV program s cannot be watched norm ally.
• Put the VCR in TV position, then change channels at the TV. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV
light disappears from the display panel. Details are on page 22.)
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if
applicable). Details are on pages six-10.
Tape cannot be inserted.
• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.
• If a timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a record
tab.
Tape cannot be rem oved.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
• You have set a timer recording. Turn the VCR power on, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and
turn off the power for your timer recording.
• Unplug the VCR power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER
button on the VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR three to five
times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.
VCR ejects the tape when the REC(ord)/OTR 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.
Poor reception
• You may need to tune your TV again.
The m otor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop m ode.
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick
play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
Direct Broadcast System Hookups
• Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you have a DBS hookup. You may
have to set your TV to channel 03 or 04, then make your channel selections at the DBS.
• If you use audio and video cables to connect your DBS, VCR, and TV, you may have to put your VCR in Line
Input mode (channel 001 or 002).
Line Input m ode
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AV FRONT or AV REAR will appear on your TV screen briefly),
press the CH(annel) o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
Cleaning the Video Heads
• Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may
become dirty. If so, use a commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized servicer clean the video
heads. Eventually, the heads may need to be replaced.
The playback picture is too dim , too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of
copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital Video
Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels. Programs
broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a tape that is a
recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copyright protected
programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate. Therefore,
you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.
This VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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40 Limited Warranty
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER or PLAYER
90 days Free Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange
WHO IS COVERED?
organization will attempt to exchange the product, although
there may be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily
available.
You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange
your product. A sales receipt or other document showing
the date that you purchased the product is considered such
proof.
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing
proof of date of purchase. Attach it to the owner’s manual
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and pack-
90 days thereafter, you may exchange the defective product
for a new product at the store from which it was purchased
or through Philips. This exchange is made at no cost to you.
From 91 days to one year from the date of purchase, you must
follow the exchange procedures set out on the next page.
For an exchange during this warranty period you must pay
$29.95 (plus your local sales tax) for a new or renewed
ing material in case you need to return your product.
BEFORE EXCHANGING THE PRODUCT...
Please check your owner’s manual before exchanging the
product. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may
save you time and money.
product. This reduced-cost exchange ends one year after the TO EXCHANGE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE U.S.A.,
date of purchase.
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Follow the instructions stated previously in the “What is
Covered” section, or refer to the exchange instructions on
the next page.
In the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the duration of this express warranty. Because some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
may last, this limitation may not apply to you.
The replacement product is covered only for the warranty
period of the original product. When the warranty on the
original product expires, the warranty on all replaced prod-
ucts also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
•
labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.
TO EXCHANGE A PRODUCT IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
•
product repair and/or part replacement because of mis-
use, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not
within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics.
reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable
or antenna systems outside the product.
a product that requires modification or adaptation to
enable it to operate in any country other than the coun-
try for which it was designed, manufactured, approved
and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by
these modifications.
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
•
•
In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other war-
ranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied,
including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any cir-
cumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified
of the possibility of such damages.
•
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of inci- TO GET OUT-OF-WARRANTY EXCHANGE...
dental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
In the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands, contact
may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, Philips Service Solutions Group at 1-800-531-0039 to obtain
prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copy- the cost of out-of-warranty exchange.
righted.)
•
•
damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or tapes
that have not been tested and labeled for use in two,
four, six, and eight hour VHS recorders.
a product that is used for commercial or institutional
purposes (including but not limited to rental purposes).
REMEMBER...
Please record below the model and serial numbers found on
the product. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty reg-
istration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you
if necessary.
MODEL #__________________________________
SERIAL #__________________________________
WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?
Warranty exchange is available in all countries where the
product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other
Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics rights which vary from state to state.
does not distribute the product, the local Philips service
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O . Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800
EL6466E003 /10-00
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EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS
If your product is defective, you m ay be able to exchange it at the store from which it was purchased.
Most stores display a Return Policy. If not, ask the manager or sales associate how many days you have to exchange
a product with them. After the store’s return period has expired, you may exchange the product with Philips if you
have your original sales receipt.
To exchange your product with Philips (per the warranty conditions stated previously), rem em ber:
•
•
If you exchange the product within 90 days of the original purchase, there is no cost to you.
If you exchange the product more than 90 days after but less than one year after the day of original purchase,
your cost will be $29.95 plus your local sales tax. If sales tax is missing or incorrect, your order will be delayed,
and you will be contacted.
•
•
After 12 months from the day of original purchase, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at 1-800-531-0039
for information regarding out-of-warranty exchange.
If you do not have your original sales receipt, or if you have any questions, call Philips Service Solutions Group at
1-800-531-0039.
To obtain a replacem ent product from Philips:
1. Complete the Exchange Form below.
2. Pack the product and its accessories (remote control, rf coaxial cable, owner’s manual, and car battery cord, if
applicable) in the original box or a suitable alternative. You will receive replacement accessories with your
replacement product. For packing details, call 1-800-531-0039.
3. Put the completed Exchange Form, a copy of the original sales receipt, and the proper payment in an envelope.
Do not staple or clip these items together. Label the envelope “Return Documents Enclosed.” Place this enve-
lope in the box with the product.
4. Seal the box with packing tape and return the product via United Parcel Service (UPS), insured and freight pre-
paid, to:
Philips Recovery Center
Rojas 6
12420 Mercantile Avenue
El Paso, TX 79928
ATTENTION: VCR EXCHANGE
A replacement will be sent to you via UPS within 48 business hours of Philips’ receipt of the product.
EXCHANGE FORM
Your Address (street address to which replacem ent should be delivered, no P.O. boxes allowed):
Name:
Street Address:
City:
Apt. #:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone (day):
Phone (night):
Paym ent Am ount: $29.95 + Sales Tax
= Total
Method of Paym ent: (Check one. Please, no cash or CODs.)
_____ Check or money order
Check/Money order number
Account number
Expiration date
__________
__________
__________
__________
_____ American Express
_____ Visa
_____ Novus/Discover
_____ Mastercard
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________
Detailed reason for return, use additional paper if necessary: _____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Model Number
Serial Number
Rem em ber, the return box should include the following:
•
•
The product,
•
Accessories supplied with the product, and
Com pleted Exchange Form and sales receipt, • Paym ent, if applicable.
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42 Glossary/Specifications
Glossary
Specifications
AUDIO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back
of the VCR which are used to record audio from another
source (IN) or to send audio to another system (OUT).
Video Heads
Two heads
Autom atic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR mem-
orizes all available channels. Then, when you press the
CH(annel) o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you
receive.
Video Signal
EIA standards; NTSC color
Antenna
VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna
terminal
Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
• Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and
UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14-69).
• Cable – all standard channels can be received without a
Cable Box.
VHF O utput Signal
Channel 03 or 04 (switchable)
75 ohms unbalanced
Cable Box/DBS O utput Channel: 03 or 04.
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.
Fram e: a still picture.
Power Requirem ent
120V AC; 60Hz
HQ : high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides
enhanced picture detail.
Power Consum ption
12W
Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during
dubbing. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front
of the VCR, select channel 002 (AV FRONT). If you use the
AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the VCR, select
001 (AV REAR). If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press
the CH(annel) o/p buttons or use the Number buttons to
select another channel.
O perating Tem perature
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Relative Hum idity
10% to 80%
O TR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts
immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.
W eight
5.1 lbs. (2.3 kg.)
Rem ote Control: the small electronic unit that came with
your VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance.
RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to
connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). The sup-
plied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may use a screw-on
type if you prefer.
Dim ensions
14-3/16” (W) x 3-5/8” (H) x 8-1/2” (D)
(360mm x 92mm x 215.5mm)
Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; a still picture.
Tuner Broadcast Channels
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording or
playback.
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a
T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time
for a T120 tape is approximately six hours).
Cable TV Channels
1-125
NOTE: Designs and specifications are sub-
ject to change without notice.
VCR: video cassette recorder.
VIDEO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the front and back of
the VCR which are used to record video from another source
(IN) or to send video to another system (OUT).
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Index 43
table of contents...............................4
ac power cord.................................23
accessories .......................................44
alt.ch button.....................................19
ant(enna) in jack...................6-10, 23
audio in/out jacks10, 22, 23, 32, 42
automatic
memory button........................18, 34
menu button .............................18, 22
mute button.....................................18
tape
duplication...................................32
eject ................................18, 22, 36
speed .....................................30, 42
time (setting)....................................15
timer
number buttons ..............................18
playback .......................................36
rewind, eject, off........................36
on-screen status displays..............20
one-touch recording......................27
out jack.....................................6-9, 23
light ...............................................21
recording
batteries ..............................................5
blue background..............................37
cancelling................................31
checking..................................31
setting...............................28-30
tracking..............................................36
tv
pause button....................................22
pause/still button...............18, 25, 35
play/K button..............18, 22, 24, 35
playing................................................24
power
cassette compartment ...................21
ch3/ch4 switch ........................6-9, 23
channel
button ..........................................19
hookups ...................................6-10
position.................................19, 22
adding...........................................13
deleting ........................................13
reviewing .....................................14
selection ......................................18
setup.......................................11-14
o/p buttons ...............19, 22, 36
clear button...............................19, 34
clock setting.....................................15
connections ..................................6-10
contents, table of..............................4
controls
remote ...................................18-19
vcr ...........................................21-23
copyright protection...............32, 39
counter only mode.........................20
cst.in light..........................................21
button....................................18, 22
cord ..............................................23
light ...............................................21
vcr
button ..........................................18
position.................................19, 22
vcr/tv
button....................................19, 22
light ...............................................21
video in/out jacks10, 22, 23, 32, 42
vol(ume) o/p buttons.................18
real-time counter............................34
rear panel .........................................23
rec/otr button .....................18, 25, 27
record button.....................22, 25, 27
record light.......................................21
recording
basic..............................................25
one channel/
watching another.......................26
prevention.....................................5
timer.......................................28-31
remote control
warranty......................................40-41
buttons...................................18-19
sensor...........................................22
repeat play........................................33
rerecording ......................................32
rew(ind)/s button...........19, 22, 35
rf coaxial cable ..........6-9, 32, 42, 44
daylight-savings time.......................16
display panel.....................................21
duplication........................................32
eject button......................................18
ejecting a tape..................................39
safety precautions.............................3
searching...........................................35
sensor (remote)..............................22
slp ................................................30, 42
sp ................................................30, 42
speed button....................................19
standard play.............................30, 42
status display....................................20
status/exit button..............19, 20, 22
stereo TV hookups ........................10
still picture........................................35
stop/L button..................................19
stop/eject button ............................22
super high speed searching ..........35
super long play .........................30, 42
s-vhs quasi play back......................24
f.fwd/B button..................19, 22, 35
front panel........................................22
glossary..............................................42
head cleaner ....................3, 5, 39, 40
helpful hints................................38-39
hookups
with cable box/dbs ..................8-9
with stereo tv.............................10
without cable box/dbs............6-7
language selection....................11, 17
line input mode .................12, 32, 42
long play.....................................30, 42
lp ................................................30, 42
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SUPPLIED ACCESSO RIES
The following items are supplied with your VCR; they
are provided to help you use or set up your VCR.
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm
4835 323 27011
Remote Control 4835 218 37313
Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012
O PTIO NAL ACCESSO RIES
The following additional items are not provided with your
VCR, but they are designed for use with your new VCR.
To order these optional accessories, contact us at:
Philips Parts & Accessories Marketing Department
401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway
P.O. Box 555
Jefferson City, TN 37760
1-800-851-8885.
Monaural Audio and Video Cables (6 feet)
VHS Cassette Rewinder
#M61117
Color-coded for easy connection
#M61103
Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)
Fits VHS and Beta cassettes
#M61104
Six High-grade, VHS, T-120 Cassettes
#MHG1206
This owner’s manual is made of recyclable materials.
Remember to recycle!
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
IB8287E001
Printed In China
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