Philips VCR VRX360AT User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder  
VRX360AT  
O wners Manual  
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Introduction 3  
Welcome to your VCR owner’s manual.  
This manual has seven sections: Setting Up Your VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations;  
Recording; Playing; Stereo Features; and Information You May Need. The instructions explain all  
of the VCR’s features, which are listed below. You cannot hurt your VCR by trying the features!  
So read on – and relax.  
Features  
• HQ (High Quality) System  
• Automatic Channel Programming  
On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish  
• Display Panel  
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System  
• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System  
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment  
One Touch Recording  
• Unattended (Timer) Recording  
Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still;  
Slow Motion  
• Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and  
Digital Satellite System  
• Repeat Playback  
• Automatic Operation Features  
• Real Time Counter  
• Daylight-Saving Time  
• The VCR Plus+ Programming System  
• Time Search Function  
• Automatic Head Cleaner  
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 compati-  
ble 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 inspected  
for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may result in poor  
picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which  
may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.  
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is  
provided to call the Cable TV system installers attention to  
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides  
guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the  
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.  
Helpful Hint  
Before doing anything else, record  
the VCR’s model and serial numbers  
in the spaces provided on page two.  
These numbers will help us assist  
you if you ever call for help.  
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights  
reserved.  
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar  
Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufac-  
tured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9  
Hookups With a Stereo TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Turning on Your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Daylight-Saving Time Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Setting the Remote to Operate a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Digital Satellite System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Description of Controls  
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21  
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
VCR Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Basic O perations  
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Recording  
Recording One Channel/Watching Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
One Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-33  
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35  
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37  
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Playing  
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Real Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Special Effects Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Stereo Features  
Multi-Channel Television Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45  
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47  
Inform ation You May Need  
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
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Before Using Your VCR 5  
Putting Batteries in the Rem ote Control  
1
1
Rem ove the battery com partm ent lid on the bottom of the  
remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.  
2
2
3
Insert two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with  
their polarities ( and – ends) aligned as indicated.  
+
3
Replace the battery com partm ent lid.  
Using the Rem ote Control  
Point the remote control at the VCR’s remote sensor (see page  
24) when using the remote control to operate the VCR. Point  
the remote control at the TV when using the remote control  
to operate the TV. Point the remote control at the Cable Box  
or Digital Satellite System when using the remote control to  
operate the Cable Box or Satellite System.  
Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.  
Before you use the remote control to operate your VCR, you  
must first press the VCR button.  
Before you use the remote control to operate your TV, you  
must first press the TV button.  
Before you use the remote control to operate your Cable Box  
or Digital Satellite System, you must first press the CABLE/DSS  
button.  
Erasure Prevention  
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings  
are not accidentally erased.  
1
1
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a screwdriver.  
2
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.  
VCR m aintenance  
In this VCR, use only tapes with the  
mark.  
Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from  
the video cassette tape before putting the tape in the VCR.  
Removable labels like these can jam the VCR.  
Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel-  
lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner.  
However, the video heads will eventually require replacement,  
which should be performed only by an authorized service cen-  
ter.  
Helpful Hints  
The remote control and its batteries  
are supplied.  
• Do not mix alkaline and man-  
ganese batteries.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries.  
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6 Hookups Without a Cable Box  
The basic VCR/TV connection – antenna/cable to VCR to TV – is shown below. If you have a  
Cable Box or a descram bler box, please refer to pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo TV,  
please go to page 10. After you hook up the VCR, please go to page 11 to turn on the VCR.  
1
Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
OR  
ANTENNA IN  
Jack  
(on back of TV)  
Cable  
(75 ohm)  
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN jack of your VCR.  
Back of VCR  
Antenna  
Indoor/O utdoor  
(300 ohm)  
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH4  
IN CH3  
OUT  
ANT  
A
IN  
L
IN  
OUT  
OR  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH4  
IN CH3  
Cable  
(75 ohm)  
OUT  
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Hookups Without a Cable Box (contd) 7  
3
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the O UT jack on the back of the  
VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the TV. (You may use either a snap-on  
type or screw-on type of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer. A snap-on type is supplied.)  
ANT  
AUDIO  
Antenna  
or Cable  
IN  
L
OUT  
IN  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3  
CH4  
IN  
OUT  
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
ANTENNA IN Jack  
(on back of TV)  
exam ple only  
CH4  
IN CH3  
OUT  
RF coaxial cable  
4
Plug in the TV and the VCR.  
5
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used or least used in your area. To operate your VCR with your TV, set  
the TV to the sam e channel. For example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4  
switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on channel 3.  
ANT  
AUDIO  
IN  
L
OUT  
IN  
R
CH 4  
or  
CH 3  
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH4  
IN CH3  
OUT  
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
CH3 / CH4  
Switch  
IN  
OUT  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH4  
IN CH3  
CH3  
CH4  
OUT  
6
You are ready to turn on the VCR. Please go to page 11 before turning on the  
VCR.  
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8 Hookups With a Cable Box  
This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box, VCR, and  
TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be available.  
3. Use a second RF  
coaxial cable to con-  
nect the OUT jack on  
the VCR to the TV’s  
ANTENNA IN Jack.  
1. Connect Cable signal to  
IN Jack on Cable Box.  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
IN  
OUT  
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH4  
IN CH3  
OUT  
2. Use RF coaxial cable (supplied) to  
connect OUT Jack on Cable Box to  
ANT(enna) IN Jack on VCR.  
ANTENNA IN Jack  
Back of TV  
(example only)  
Recording and Viewing a Scram bled or  
Unscram bled Channel  
1
With the VCR on and in VCR position (the VCR light will appear  
on the display panel), use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) but-  
tons to set the VCR to the Cable Box output channel  
(channel 3 or 4).  
2
Set the TV to the sam e channel to which you set the  
VCR.  
3
Select the channel you want to watch or record at the  
Cable Box.  
W atching TV W ith the VCR O ff  
1
Use the TV channel selector to set the TV to the Cable Box  
output channel (channel 3 or 4).  
2
Helpful Hints  
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box.  
• With this hookup, channels cannot  
be changed at the VCR. You must  
select channels at the Cable Box.  
You can not view a channel other  
than the one you are recording (the  
instructions on page 28 do not work  
with this hookup).  
Tim er Recordings  
With this connection, you may set a timer recording as described  
on pages 30-33. However, you must remember the following:  
You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a  
time.  
Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box output channel  
(channel 3 or 4).  
When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to  
record, select channel 3 or 4 (the Cable Box output channel).  
(This is step 5 on page 31.)  
Set your Cable Box to the channel you want to record.  
Leave the Cable Box on while you are recording.  
You cannot program channels with  
this hookup (as discussed on page  
12).  
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Hookups With a Cable Box (contd) 9  
This connection allows you to program an unattended recording of m ore than one unscram -  
bled channel and to watch one channel while recording another. After you connect the VCR,  
Cable Box, and TV as shown below, the features on this page will be available.  
2. Use an RF coaxial cable (supplied) to connect  
1. Connect a Cable  
the OUT Jack on the VCR to the IN Jack on  
signal to the VCR’s  
the Cable Box.  
ANT(enna) IN Jack.  
75  
ANT /  
CABLE  
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
I
R
IN  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
CH4  
IN CH3  
OUT  
TV ANTENNA IN Jack  
3. Use a second RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on  
the Cable Box to the ANTENNA IN Jack on the back of the TV.  
Recording O ne Channel/W atching Another  
1
Put the Cable Box on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4  
switch. Then, with the VCR in VCR position (the VCR light will appear  
on the display panel), use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons 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.  
3
Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable Box  
output channel (channel 3 or 4).  
4
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box.  
Playing a Tape  
1
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR position  
(the VCR light will appear on the display panel).  
2
Make sure the Cable Box is on the sam e channel as the  
VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.  
3
Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable Box  
output channel (channel 3 or 4).  
Helpful Hint  
You cannot record scrambled chan-  
nels with this connection.  
4
Press the PLAY button to play the tape.  
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10 Hookups With a Stereo TV  
antenna or cable to  
ANT(enna) IN Jack  
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH3  
CH4  
IN  
OUT  
Audio and Video  
IN Jacks on TV  
VIDEO (yellow) and AUDIO (red and white)  
OUT Jacks  
Video Cable  
Audio Cable  
Audio and Video cables are not supplied.  
1
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack  
on the back of the VCR.  
2
Connect a video cable to the yellow VIDEO O UT Jack on  
the back of the VCR. Then, connect the other end of the  
video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on your TV.  
3
Connect an audio cable to the red and white AUDIO  
O UT Jacks on the back of the VCR. Then, connect the  
other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jacks on  
your TV.  
4
Turn on your TV, making sure it is in Line Input mode. Please  
refer to your TV owners manual for details.  
Helpful Hints  
• A stereo audio cable (not supplied)  
is used here to deliver audio to the  
TV’s left and right channels.  
The TV must be in Line Input mode.  
Please refer to your TV owner’s  
manual.  
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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.  
Follow the steps on this page only when you plug the VCR  
power cord into the wall outlet for the first time.  
You may not be able to program channels at step 5 if you are  
using a Cable Box.  
Turn on the TV.  
1
2
1
Turn the TV on. Set it to the sam e channel as the  
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
3
4
5
9
2
+100  
Press the VCR button, then the PO W ER button to turn  
on the VCR. The VCR light and the PWR. light will appear on  
the VCR display panel. The language select display screen shown  
below will appear. (If it does not appear, follow the steps on page  
12 to program channels and page 17 to select a language.)  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 ENGLISH  
2 ESPAÑOL  
ON  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE  
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 for Spanish on-screen displays. SI  
will appear to the right of ESPAÑOL on-screen.  
Helpful Hints  
4
Press the MENU button. The channel program display shown  
below will appear. The display will disappear after about 60 sec-  
onds if you do not press any buttons.  
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 button.  
Channels will not be programmed,  
and CHANNELS NOT SET will  
appear on-screen.  
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE  
TO VCR  
THEN . . .  
PUSH CH UP KEY  
OR . . .  
FOR PLAY ONLY – PUSH STOP  
If you try to program channels  
when there is no antenna or cable  
connected to the VCR, programming  
will appear to take place, but even-  
tually a NO TV SIGNALS message  
will appear on-screen. Connect an  
antenna or cable to the VCR and  
try again. You may need to follow  
the steps on page 12.  
5
Press the CHANNEL (Up) button to begin autom atic  
channel program m ing. AUTO SET PROCEEDING PLEASE  
WAIT will appear on-screen. The VCR will place all of the chan-  
nels you receive into its memory, so when you scan through chan-  
nels using the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons, youll only scan  
through channels that you receive. When all channels are pro-  
grammed, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly.  
Then the TV will go to the lowest channel programmed.  
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12 Channel Memory  
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.  
2&4  
1
3
1
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 PROGRAM  
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
5
+100  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
2
+
REW  
F.FWD  
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
STOP  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 TV  
2 CABLE TV  
ON  
3 AUTO PROGRAMMING  
4 ADD/DELETE CH  
5 CH MEMORY REVIEW  
6 TV STEREO  
7 2ND AUDIO  
ON  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
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.  
4
Press the Num ber 3 button to select AUTO PROGRAM-  
MING. MEMORIZED CHANNEL / PLEASE WAIT will appear on-  
screen. The VCR will place all the channels you receive into its  
memory.  
Helpful Hints  
You can not enter the TUNER SET  
UP menu when you are in Line  
Input mode (channel 00).  
5
Line Input mode will always be  
stored in the VCR’s memory as  
channel 00. When you select chan-  
nel 00 with the CHANNEL  
(Up/Down) buttons or the Number  
buttons, A/V IN will appear on the  
screen briefly.  
W ait for a few m inutes while the VCR programs channels. When  
programming is complete, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-  
screen. Then the programming of the lowest channel 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.  
You may not be able to program  
channels if you are using a Cable  
Box.  
To switch between TV and CABLE  
TV selection, repeat the steps on  
this page.  
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Channel Memory (contd) 13  
Adding/Deleting Channels  
1
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
1
5
3
2
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5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
2
4
9
3
+100  
Press the Num ber 4 button to select ADD/DELETE CH.  
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER  
CH – –  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
W ithin 60 seconds, press the Num ber buttons to enter  
the desired channel num ber.  
6
TO SELECT PUSH NUMBER  
CH12  
1 ADD  
2 DELETE  
3 SELECT ANOTHER CH  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5
W ithin five seconds, press the Num ber 1 button to add  
that channel or the Num ber 2 button to delete that chan-  
nel. Press the Num ber 3 button to leave that channel  
unchanged and select another channel.  
If you do not make a choice within five seconds, you will return  
to the previous menu display. If this happens, continue from step  
4.  
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit. The programming of  
the channel you added or deleted will appear.  
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14 Channel Memory (contd)  
Reviewing Program m ed Channels  
1
1 2  
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 PROGRAM  
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
2
5
8
0
3
1
4
7
3
6
TO END PUSH EXIT  
9
+100  
2
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
PLAY  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 TV  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
2 CABLE TV  
ON  
ON  
STOP  
3 AUTO PROGRAMMING  
4 ADD/DELETE CH  
5 CH MEMORY REVIEW  
6 TV STEREO  
7 2ND AUDIO  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
Press the Num ber 5 button to select CH MEMORY REVIEW.  
A list of programmed channels will appear on-screen.  
If all the programmed channels dont fit on the screen, press  
the Number 1 button to see the remaining channels. Then  
press the Number 2 button to return to the first screen of  
channels.  
4
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 display.  
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice to exit.  
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Setting the Clock 15  
Setting the Clock  
Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure:  
The VCR is on and the VCR 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.  
If you do not, you may start over.  
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5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
2
1
4
3
9
1
+100  
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
PLAY  
1 PROGRAM  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
STOP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
2
Press the Num ber 4 button to select SET CLOCK. Then,  
press the Num ber 1 button to select SET CLOCK.  
5
SET CLOCK  
1 SET CLOCK  
2 DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
3
Enter a 0 before a single digit num-  
ber.  
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.  
Entries that do not match the VCR’s  
internal calendar will cause a ques-  
tion mark (?) to appear on-screen.  
To make corrections, press the  
CLEAR button until the space for the  
number you want to correct is flash-  
ing. Then enter the correct number.  
The current time will appear on the  
VCR display panel when the clock is  
set. The current time will also  
appear on-screen if you press the  
STATUS/EXIT button. (See page 22  
for details.)  
TIME 02 :15 PM  
MONTH – – / – – / – –  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
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.  
To reset the clock, follow the steps  
on this page.  
TIME 02 :15 PM  
Power failures that last for more  
than one minute can cause you to  
lose your clock setting. If this hap-  
pens, repeat the steps on this page.  
If you press the STATUS/EXIT but-  
ton while you are setting the clock,  
the TV screen will return to the pro-  
gram you were watching. If this hap-  
pens, start over.  
DATE 07 / 01 / 97  
TUE.  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to start the clock. The  
screen will return to the program you were watching.  
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16 Daylight-Saving Time Selection  
Daylight-Saving Tim e Selection  
You may program the VCR so its clock will automatically move  
forward one hour in April and turn back one hour in October.  
Daylight-Saving Time is set to ON prior to shipment from the fac-  
tory.  
1
3
2
You may turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFF by following the  
steps below.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
1
With the clock set, press the VCR button, then the MENU  
9
button to bring up the main menu display.  
+100  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 PROGRAM  
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
STOP  
2
Press the Num ber 4 button to select SET CLOCK.  
4
SET CLOCK  
1 SET CLOCK  
2 DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
Press the Num ber 2 button so that ON or OFF appears to  
the right of DAYLIGHT SVG TIME.  
SET CLOCK  
1 SET CLOCK  
2 DAYLIGHT SVG TIME [ON]  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.  
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Language Selection 17  
Language Selection  
Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen  
displays.  
1 2  
1
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
2
5
8
0
3
1
4
7
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 PROGRAM  
6
4
3
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
9
TO END PUSH EXIT  
+100  
PLAY  
2
+
REW  
F.FWD  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
STOP  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 REPEAT PLAY  
OFF  
2 ON SCREEN MODE  
3 AUDIO OUT  
4 LANGUAGE  
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5
3
Press the Num ber 4 button to select LANGUAGE.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 ENGLISH  
2 ESPAÑOL  
ON  
MAKE SELECTION OR  
PUSH MENU TO CONTINUE  
4
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 displays  
in Spanish. SI will appear to the right of ESPAÑOL on-screen.  
Helpful Hint  
If you accidentally select Spanish  
on-screen displays and need English  
on-screen displays:  
5
1. Press the VCR button.  
Press the MENU button to exit.  
2. Press the MENU button.  
3. Press the Number 2 button to  
select PREPARE LA VCR.  
4. Press the Number 4 button to  
select LENGUAJE.  
5. Press the Number 1 button to  
select ENGLISH.  
6. Press the MENU button to exit.  
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18 Setting the Remote to Operate a TV  
Your VCR remote control m ay operate your TV. If the remote  
control doesnt operate your TV now, follow the steps below to  
program your remote control.  
Find your  
TV code.  
2
1&6  
1
Point the remote control at your TV and press the TV button.  
Then, press the PO W ER button. If your TV turns on or off,  
try the other TV buttons (see pages 20 - 21). If your TV doesnt  
turn on or off, or if the other buttons dont work, go to step 2.  
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8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
4
5
2
+100  
Find the brand of your TV on the list below, and rem em -  
ber the two-digit num ber to the right of it.  
PLAY  
TV CO DES  
3
+
REW  
F.FWD  
EMERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
GE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
GOLDSTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . .04  
HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05  
MAGNAVOX . . . . . . .01, 02, 03  
MARANTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
MONTGOMERY WARD . . . .14  
PANASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . .07  
PANASONIC-GAOO . . . . . . .07  
PHILCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01  
PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. .01, 02, 03  
QUASAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07  
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
SAMSUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
SANYO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
SEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08, 11  
SHARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09  
TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08  
ZENITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06, 15  
STOP  
3
Helpful Hints  
Press and release the MUTE button.  
Although the remote control that  
comes with your VCR will work most  
Magnavox TVs, as well as many TVs  
sold under other brand names, it is  
possible that the remote control will  
not operate your TV.  
4
Within 30 seconds after releasing the MUTE button, press and  
release the TV button.  
The remote control may only operate  
some features of your TV. For exam-  
ple, the remote control may turn on  
the TV power, but it may not change  
channels at the TV.  
If you can not change the channels  
at the TV by using the Number but-  
tons, press the VCR PLUS+/ENTER  
button after you press the Number  
buttons. It may change channels at  
the TV.  
If you had to program the remote  
control to operate your TV here,  
whenever you replace the batteries  
in the remote control, you will have  
to program the remote control  
again.  
5
Within 30 seconds after releasing the TV button, use the  
Num ber buttons to enter the two-digit code for your TV  
brand. For example, if you have a Zenith TV, press Number but-  
tons 1, 5.  
6
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 - 5, using another code.  
There is no guarantee that the  
rem ote will work your TV.  
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Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Digital Satellite System 19  
Your VCR remote control m ay operate your Cable Box or  
Digital Satellite System. If the remote control doesnt operate  
your Cable Box or Satellite System now, follow the steps below  
to program your remote control.  
Find  
your  
code.  
1&6  
2
1
4
Point the remote control at your Cable Box or Satellite System and  
press the CABLE/DSS button. Then, press the POW ER but-  
ton. If your Cable Box or Satellite System turns on or off, try the  
other Cable Box/Satellite System buttons (see pages 20 - 21 for  
details). If your Cable Box or Satellite System doesnt turn on or off,  
or if the other buttons dont work, go to step 2.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
9
+100  
5
3
2
PLAY  
Find the brand of your Cable Box or Satellite System on  
the list below, and rem em ber the two-digit num ber to  
the right of it.  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
CABLE BOX CODES  
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  
SATELLITE SYSTEM CODES  
MAGNAVOX . . . . .26, 27  
RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Helpful Hints  
3
Although the remote control that  
comes with your VCR will work most  
Cable Boxes and Satellite Systems, it  
is possible that the remote control will  
not operate your Cable Box or  
Satellite System.  
The remote control may only operate  
some features of your Cable Box or  
Satellite System. For example, some  
Cable Boxes may only be turned on  
at the Cable Box, therefore the  
remote control will not be able to  
turn on the Cable Box.  
Press and release the MUTE button.  
4
Within 30 seconds after releasing the MUTE button, press and  
release the CABLE/DSS button.  
5
Within 30 seconds after releasing the CABLE/DSS button, use the  
Num ber buttons to enter the two-digit code for your Cable  
Box or Satellite System . For example, if you have a Zenith Cable  
Box, press Number buttons 1, 3.  
If you can not change the channels  
at the Cable Box by using the  
Number buttons, press the VCR  
PLUS+/ENTER button after you  
press the Number buttons. It may  
change channels at the Cable Box.  
If you had to program the remote  
control to operate your Cable Box or  
Satellite System here, whenever you  
replace the batteries in the remote  
control, you will have to program the  
remote control again.  
6
Try step 1 again. If the remote control works your Cable Box  
or Satellite System, youre finished. If the remote control still  
doesnt work your Cable Box or Satellite System, repeat steps 2 -  
5, using a different code.  
There is no guarantee that the  
rem ote control will work your  
Cable Box or Satellite System .  
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20 Remote Control Buttons  
PO W ER Button  
Press to turn on or off the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Digital Satellite  
System. (You must first press the VCR, TV, or CABLE/DSS button.)  
Details are on pages 18-19.  
Num ber Buttons  
Use to select channels at the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Digital Satellite  
System; to select on-screen menus; and to program VCR functions  
(such as setting the clock).  
Channels 1 - 9 ●  
To select, press 0, then press the channel you want. For  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
example, to select channel 7, press 0, 7.  
Channels 100 and above ●  
9
To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits of the  
channel you want. For example, to select channel 117, press the +100  
button, 1, 7.  
+100  
VCR PLUS+/ENTER Button  
Press to set a Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+  
programming system. Details are on pages 34-37.  
When in TV or Cable Box mode, press after pressing the Number  
buttons to select a channel.  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
Details are on pages 18-19.  
(Tape) SPEED Button  
Press to select the recording speed (SP, LP or SLP). Details are on  
pages 32 and 50.  
TIME SEARCH Button  
Press to fast forward or rewind the tape a specific length of time.  
Details are on page 40.  
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-screen. Details are on page 42.  
Or, if you have a Magnavox TV, press when in TV mode to adjust  
(decrease) the picture controls in the TV menu system.  
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 41.  
REC(ord)/O TR Button  
Press once to start a recording. Details are on page 27.  
Or, press three to 18 times to start a one touch recording (an imme-  
diate recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of the channel you  
are watching. Details are on page 29.  
MENU Button  
Press to bring up the main menu display. Or, if you have a Magnavox  
TV, press the TV button, then press to display the Magnavox TV menu.  
STATUS/EXIT Button  
Press to see the on-screen status display or to remove status dis-  
plays. Details are on page 22. Press to exit on-screen menus.  
Or, if you have a Magnavox TV, press when in TV mode to see a sta-  
tus display or to remove the Magnavox TV menu.  
Helpful Hint  
Press the VCR button before press-  
ing other VCR buttons; press the  
TV button before pressing other TV  
buttons; press the CABLE/DSS but-  
ton before pressing other Cable  
Box/Satellite System buttons.  
PLAY Button  
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release Slow, Search or Still mode  
and to return to normal playback. Details are on page 42.  
Or, if you have a Magnavox TV, press when in TV mode to move up  
one row or selection in the Magnavox TV menu.  
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Remote Control Buttons (contd) 21  
CABLE/DSS Button  
Press to operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System. Details are  
on page 19.  
TV Button  
Press to operate the TV. Details are on page 18.  
VCR Button  
Press to operate the VCR.  
VCR/TV Button  
Use to select the signal that your TV receives.  
VCR Position ●  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
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. If the VCR light appears on the display panel of the VCR,  
it is in VCR position.  
9
+100  
TV Position ●  
Use to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another.  
Details are on page 28. If the VCR light does not appear on the dis-  
play panel of the VCR, it is in TV position.  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
CHANNEL (Up/Down) Buttons  
Press to scan up or down through the VCR, TV, Cable Box, or Digital  
Satellite Systems channels after the channels have been programmed.  
VO LUME (Up/Down) Buttons  
Press to increase or decrease the TV’s volume.  
Details are on page 18.  
MUTE Button  
Press to eliminate the TV’s sound. Press again to restore the volume.  
Details are on page 18.  
STO P Button  
Press to stop the tape. Or, if you have a Magnavox TV, press when  
in TV mode to move down one row or selection in the Magnavox TV  
menu.  
SLO W Button  
During tape playback, press to view the picture in slow motion.  
Press again to resume normal playback.  
CLEAR Button  
Press to erase incorrect data when programming VCR functions.  
Also, press to reset the real time counter. Details are on page 41.  
EJECT Button  
When playback is stopped, press to eject the tape.  
PAUSE/STILL Button  
In Record mode, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause). Press  
a second time to resume normal recording. Details are on page 27. You  
can not pause a one touch recording that is set for a specific length of  
time. During playback, press to freeze the picture (still). Press a second  
time to resume normal playback. Details are on page 42.  
F.FW D (Fast Forward) Button  
When in Stop mode, press to fast forward the tape at high speed.  
When in Play mode, press to fast forward while the picture stays on-  
screen. Details are on page 42.  
Helpful Hint  
Shaded buttons may also operate  
features of your TV, Cable Box, or  
Satellite System.  
Or, if you have a Magnavox TV, press when in TV mode to adjust  
(increase) the picture controls in the TV menu system.  
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22 On-Screen Status Displays  
A status display, which includes the current time, channel, and other  
information (see illustration) will appear when you press the STA-  
TUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the sta-  
tus display may vary. There are three status display modes:  
O N SCREEN O N:  
Function  
Button  
Pressed  
Receiving and  
Recording Mode  
Channel  
Time  
When you press the STOP button or the PLAY button, the status  
display appears for five seconds.  
CO UNTER O NLY:  
STOP  
TV STEREO  
12:00 AM  
CH10  
When you press the STOP button or the PLAY button, the status  
display appears for five seconds. After five seconds, only the  
counter will remain on-screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button to  
remove it.  
STEREO  
2ND AUD  
SLP  
M 1:23:45  
HIFI  
O N SCREEN O FF:  
The status display will not appear when you press function buttons.  
You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display.  
Audio  
Out  
Tape  
Speed  
Counter  
and  
To select a status display mode, follow the steps below.  
Mode  
Counter  
Memory  
1
MTS  
Broadcast  
Available  
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 PROGRAM  
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
2
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 REPEAT PLAY  
OFF  
2 ON SCREEN MODE  
3
AUDIO OUT  
4 LANGUAGE  
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
Helpful Hints  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select ON SCREEN MODE.  
If the channel you select has no  
broadcast, the screen will become  
solid blue. The screen will remain  
blue until you select an active chan-  
nel.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 ON SCREEN ON  
2 COUNTER ONLY  
3 ON SCREEN OFF  
ON  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
You may bring up the status display  
at any time by pressing the STA-  
TUS/EXIT button.  
(The exception is when viewing a  
still picture or a slow motion picture,  
or when F.FWD or REW(ind) is  
pressed during playback.)  
4
Press the Num ber 1 button to select ON SCREEN ON, the  
Num ber 2 button to select COUNTER ONLY, or the  
Num ber 3 button to select ON SCREEN OFF. ON will appear  
beside the selected status display mode.  
Channel numbers (when tuned) are  
displayed for a few seconds.  
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.  
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VCR Display Panel 23  
VCR Display Panel  
Information about VCR opera-  
tions appears here.  
Cassette Com partm ent  
Insert a tape here.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
PAUSE  
REC/OTR  
STOP/EJECT  
h e a d  
VCR/TV  
CHANNEL  
POWER  
PWR.  
VCR  
PM  
REC(ord) Light  
This light appears when a record-  
ing is in progress. It flashes when a  
recording is paused.  
Tim er Light  
This light glows when the VCR is  
turned off to set a timer recording  
or when a one touch recording has  
been set. It flashes when the power  
is off if a timer recording has been  
set but a tape has not been placed in  
the VCR. It also flashes when a timer  
recording has finished (unless anoth-  
er timer recording is programmed, in  
which case it glows).  
REC  
PM  
PWR.  
VCR  
PW R(power). Light  
This light appears when the  
power is turned on.  
Cassette-Inside Light  
This light appears when there is  
a tape in the VCR.  
Clock Display  
The current time appears here (when the clock is set). PM will  
appear on the display, but AM will not.  
VCR Light  
This light appears when the VCR is in  
VCR position. This light does not  
appear when the VCR is in TV posi-  
tion.  
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24 Front Panel  
F.FW D(Fast Forward) Button  
When in Stop mode, press to fast forward the tape at  
high speed. When in Play mode, press to fast forward  
while the picture stays on-screen. Details are on page 42.  
Rem ote Sensor  
Receives an infrared signal from your  
remote control so you can operate  
your VCR from a distance.  
STO P/EJECT Button  
Press once to stop the tape.  
When playback is stopped,  
press to eject the tape.  
PLAY Button  
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release  
Slow, Search or Still mode and return to  
normal playback. Details are on page 42.  
REW (ind) Button  
PO W ER Button  
Press to turn the VCR  
power on and off.  
When playback is stopped, press to rewind  
the tape at high speed. During playback, press  
to rewind the tape while the picture stays on-  
screen. Details are on page 42.  
PLAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
PAUSE  
REC/OTR  
STOP/EJECT  
h e a d  
VCR/TV  
POWER  
CHANNEL  
PWR.  
VCR  
PM  
CHANNEL (Up/Down) Buttons  
Press to scan up or down through the  
VCR’s channels.  
TRACKING (Up/Down) Function  
When in Play or Slow mode, press the  
CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the  
VCR to adjust the tracking. Details are on  
page 43.  
VCR/TV Button  
Use to select the signal that  
your TV receives.  
VCR Position  
Use to watch a tape, to  
watch a program while  
recording it, or to watch a  
TV broadcast using the  
CHANNEL (Up/Down) or  
Number buttons.  
When the VCR light appears  
on the VCR display panel, the  
VCR is in VCR position.  
TV Position  
REC(ord)/O TR Button  
Press once to start a recording.  
Press three to 18 times to start a one touch record-  
ing (an immediate recording, 30 minutes to eight  
hours long) of the channel you are watching. Details  
are on page 29.  
PAUSE Button  
Use to watch TV or to watch  
one program while recording  
another. When the VCR light  
does not appear on the dis-  
play panel, the VCR is in TV  
position.  
In Record mode, press to temporarily stop the recording  
(pause). Press a second time to resume normal recording.  
Details are on page 27. You can not pause a one touch record-  
ing that is set for a specific length of time. In Play mode, press  
to freeze the picture (still). Press a second time to resume  
normal playback. Details are on page 42.  
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Rear Panel 25  
ANT(enna) IN Jack  
Connect your antenna or cable  
here. Details are on pages six-10.  
AUDIO IN Jacks  
Connect the cables coming from the  
AUDIO OUT Jacks of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio source  
here. Details are on page 38.  
AUDIO O UT Jacks  
Connect the cables going to the  
AUDIO IN Jacks of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio source here.  
Details are on pages 10, 38 and 44.  
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
IN  
OUT  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH4  
IN CH3  
OUT  
VIDEO O UT Jack  
Connect a cable going to the VIDEO IN Jack  
of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio-  
visual source (laser disc, video disc player,  
etc.) here. Details are on pages 10, 38 and 44.  
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  
AC Power Cord  
Connect a cable coming from the  
VIDEO OUT Jack of a camcorder,  
another VCR, or an audio-visual  
source (laser disc, video disc player,  
etc.) here. Details are on page 38.  
Connect to a standard AC outlet  
to supply power to the VCR.  
O UT Jack  
Use the supplied RF coaxial  
cable to connect this jack to  
the ANTENNA IN Jack on  
your TV or the IN Jack on  
your Cable Box. Details are  
on pages six-nine.  
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26 Playing  
Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.  
Turn on the TV.  
1
2
1
Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the  
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
Insert a tape in the VCR.  
2
Insert a tape in the VCR. The power will come on. The VCR  
will place itself in VCR position automatically (the VCR light and  
the Cassette-Inside light on the display panel of the VCR will  
appear). If the tapes record tab has been removed, playback will  
start automatically.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
9
3
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If playback does not start autom atically, press the PLAY  
button to start playback.  
3
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
5
4
STOP  
Press the STO P button on the remote control or the  
STOP/EJECT button on the VCR once to stop playback.  
4
6
5
Press the REW (ind) button on the remote control or the  
REW(ind) button on the VCR to rewind the tape.  
6
W hen playback is stopped, press the EJECT button on the  
rem ote control or the STO P/EJECT button on the VCR  
again to remove the tape.  
Helpful Hints  
If the tape you want to play is  
already in the VCR, make sure the  
VCR power is on and the VCR is in  
VCR position. (The VCR light will  
appear on the display panel.) Press  
the VCR button, then press the  
PLAY button.  
• Other playback options and fea-  
tures are on pages 39 - 43.  
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Recording 27  
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.  
Turn on the TV.  
1
2
3
1
Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the  
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.  
Insert a tape in the VCR.  
2
Insert a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in the  
VCR. The power will come on, and the Cassette-Inside light will  
appear.  
4
6
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
3
Press the VCR button on the remote control.  
9
+100  
4
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.  
5
7
PLAY  
9
8
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
5
Press the (Tape) SPEED button on the remote control until  
the desired tape speed (see pages 32 and 50 for details) appears  
on the TV screen. The tape speed will disappear from the screen  
after about five seconds.  
6
Press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons or the Num ber  
buttons to select the channel to be recorded.  
7
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button once to start recording. The  
REC light will appear on the VCR’s display panel.  
If the REC(ord)/OTR button is pressed when there is not a tape  
in the VCR, NO CASSETTE will flash on-screen.  
Helpful Hints  
If the REC(ord)/OTR button is  
pressed while a tape without a  
record tab is in the VCR, the VCR  
will eject the tape and PROTECTED  
CASSETTE CANNOT RECORD will  
flash on-screen.  
8
To pause the recording (for exam ple, during com m er-  
cials), press the PAUSE/STILL button on the remote control  
or the PAUSE button on the VCR once. The REC light will flash.  
To start recording again, press the REC(ord)/O TR button  
or the PAUSE/STILL button again. The REC light will come  
on again.  
• Other recording options are on  
pages 28-38.  
You can change the tape speed while  
the VCR is recording, but some distor-  
tion will appear on the tape.  
The VCR will record in a preset vol-  
ume.  
9
To stop recording, press the STO P button on the remote  
control.  
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28 Recording One Channel/Watching Another  
1
2&6  
Start a recording (see page 27).  
2
Press the VCR button.  
5
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
3
7
3
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. The  
VCR light will disappear from the VCR’s display panel.  
9
+100  
4
Press the TV button, then press the CHANNEL  
(Up/Down) or Num ber buttons to choose the channel you  
want to watch. Or, use the TV remote control to select the chan-  
nel you want to watch.  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
8
1
5
To return to the channel being recorded, press the TV button,  
then use the Num ber buttons to select channel 03 or 04  
(whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR  
is set to).  
Or, if the VCR remote control doesnt operate your TV, use the  
TV remote control to select channel 3 or 4.  
6
Press the VCR button.  
7
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR position.  
The VCR light will appear on the display panel. The channel being  
recorded will appear on-screen.  
Helpful Hints  
8
If your remote control operates your  
TV, press the TV button, then use  
the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons  
on the remote control to select TV  
channels. See page 18 for details.  
If you use a Cable Box or Satellite  
System hookup, you may not be  
able to watch one channel while  
recording another. See pages eight-  
nine for details.  
Press the STO P button to stop the recording.  
If you don’t receive channels, check  
your hookups, then follow the  
instructions above carefully.  
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One Touch Recording 29  
The one touch recording (OTR) function allows you to set an  
immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long with-  
out setting the timer. Before you begin, make sure:  
Channels are programmed.  
The desired recording speed (SP, LP, SLP) has been selected  
with the (Tape) SPEED button. (Details are on pages 32 and  
50.)  
1
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 light appears on the display panel of the VCR. (If it  
does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)  
3
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
9
Starting an O TR  
+100  
1
PLAY  
Press the VCR button, then the CHANNEL (Up/Down)  
buttons or the Num ber buttons to select the channel you  
want to record.  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
2
2
Press the REC(ord)/OTR button repeatedly until the desired  
recording length (30 minutes to eight hours) appears in the upper  
left corner of the screen. Recording will begin immediately. The  
REC light and the Timer light will appear on the display panel.  
OTR (0:30)  
CH12  
Helpful Hints  
3
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-screen.  
If you begin an OTR when a record-  
ing is paused, the OTR will begin.  
You can not pause recording (for  
example, during commercials) dur-  
ing an OTR.  
To stop an O TR before recording is finished, press the  
STO P button or the PO W ER button. To cancel the OTR but  
continue recording, press the REC(ord)/OTR button until REC  
appears in the upper left corner of the screen. The REC light will  
remain on the display panel of the VCR, but the Timer light will  
disappear.  
If the preset time for a timer  
recording comes up during an OTR,  
the OTR has priority.  
If the end of the tape is reached  
during an OTR, recording will stop.  
The VCR will eject the tape, then  
turn itself off.  
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30 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.  
If you are using a Cable Box, timer recordings may be pro-  
grammed differently. Read pages eight-nine before proceeding.  
Before you begin make sure:  
Channels are programmed.  
The clock is set.  
There is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tapes record tab is  
intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).  
The VCR light appears on the display panel of the VCR. If it  
does not, press the VCR/TV button once.  
3
1
2
2
3
6
1
4
7
5
8
0
9
+100  
Com plete each step within 60 seconds of com pleting the  
previous step. If you dont, start again at step 1.  
PLAY  
+
1
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 PROGRAM  
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
2
Press the Num ber 1 button on the remote control to select  
PROGRAM.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 ONCE  
2 DAILY  
3 WEEKLY  
4 PROGRAM REVIEW  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
Select a once, daily or weekly recording.  
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.  
Helpful Hints  
Press the Number 2 button to select DAILY. The VCR will  
record every day from Monday to Friday – starting at the same  
time and 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 (for example, every Tuesday from 2-  
3 p.m.).  
If you need to make corrections  
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.  
If the end of the tape is reached  
during a timer recording, recording  
will stop. The VCR will eject the  
tape and turn itself off.  
DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)  
PROGRAM -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-  
Daily  
Recording  
Menu  
SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Screen  
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Timer Recording (contd) 31  
4
Use the Num ber buttons (1 - 8) to select a slot in which  
to store the tim er recording. There are eight timer recording  
slots. Open slots will flash on-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-  
screen for a few seconds. Then information about the program in that  
slot will be displayed on-screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT  
button twice. Then start again at step 1. (If you do not press any but-  
tons within 60 seconds, you will return to the previous menu.)  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
9
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5
Enter the channel you want to record.  
If you have a basic antenna or cable hookup (as shown on  
pages six-seven) enter the channel of the TV program you want  
to record. (You must enter a 0 before all single digit channels.)  
If you are recording from line input, press 0, 0. A/V IN will  
appear on-screen.  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
If you are using a Cable Box, enter the Cable Box output chan-  
nel (channel 03 or 04). See page eight for details.  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
1
– –  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
6
Enter the recordings start tim e.  
Press two Number buttons for the hour you want the recording  
to begin. Press two Number buttons for the minute(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  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
1
10  
– – : – –  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
7
Enter the recordings stop tim e.  
Follow the instructions in step 6 to set the recordings stop time  
(AM or PM will be set automatically).  
Helpful Hint  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
1
10  
09:30 PM  
– – : – –  
Entries that do not match the VCR’s  
internal clock or calendar will cause  
a question mark to appear on-  
screen.  
TIME OFF  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
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32 Timer Recording (contd)  
8
Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed, press  
the Num ber 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the  
Num ber 3 button to record in SLP speed. For details, see  
the chart below. You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at this  
time.  
11  
8
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
4
7
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
1
10  
09:30 PM  
11:00 PM  
SLP  
9
SP=1 LP=2 SLP=3  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
+100  
0
9
PLAY  
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, 1997, press 07, 10. The day of  
the week and the year will be displayed automatically (you cannot  
program the VCR to record more than one year in advance).  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
START DATE  
1
10  
09:30 PM  
11:00 PM  
SLP  
07/10/97  
THU.  
10  
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-screen (if PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears, try  
again from step 1). In three seconds the on-screen display will dis-  
appear.  
The VCR m ust  
be off for a  
tim er recording  
to take place!  
Make sure there  
is a tape in the  
VCR.  
11  
Turn off the VCR power. The Timer light will appear. The VCR  
m ust be turned off for a tim er recording to take place.  
(If the timer recording will take place several hours or days from  
now, you may use the VCR until time for the recording. Just 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. Remove the message by pressing  
the CLEAR button.  
Tape Speed  
Type  
SP  
(Standard Play)  
LP  
(Long Play)  
SLP  
Maximum Record/Playback Time  
Tape Speeds  
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. During playback, the VCR selects  
the tape speed automatically. When recording,  
you can change the tape speed using the  
(Tape) SPEED button (see pages 20 and 27).  
2 hrs.  
1 hr.  
4 hrs.  
6 hrs.  
2 hrs.  
3 hrs.  
20 mins.  
8 hrs.  
(Super Long Play)  
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Timer Recording (contd) 33  
Reviewing or Cancelling Tim er Recordings  
1
6
1
Press the VCR button, then the PO W ER button to turn on  
the VCR.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
2
7
4
2
Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel of the VCR.  
If it does not, press the VCR/TV button.  
9
5
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3
Press the MENU button.  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
4
STOP  
Press the Num ber 1 button to select PROGRAM.  
5
3
Press the Num ber 4 button to select PROGRAM REVIEW. The  
timer recording information for the program in the lowest num-  
bered slot will appear on-screen. If there are no timer recordings  
set, nothing will happen when you press the Number 4 button.  
6
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 positions have been displayed. Then the menu will  
disappear.  
Helpful Hints  
CLASH may flash on the screen  
when you finish setting a timer  
recording, then the PROGRAM  
menu will appear. This means that  
the timer recording you just pro-  
grammed and another timer record-  
ing overlap, and thus the current  
timer recording will not be carried  
out. In this case, cancel one of the  
overlapping timer recordings by fol-  
lowing the instructions on this page.  
If the preset time for a timer  
recording comes up during an OTR,  
the OTR has priority.  
7
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.  
8
Repeat steps 3-6 to m ake sure you have cleared the cor-  
rect tim er 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 record-  
ings will be lost. If this occurs, reset  
the VCR’s clock before re-program-  
ming the timer recording(s).  
See page 48 for more notes.  
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34 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) 35  
Examine the lists on  
page 34.  
2
2
Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in 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.  
4
6
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
Make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.  
5
3
9
3
+100  
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button.  
4
PLAY  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 REPEAT PLAY  
OFF  
2 ON SCREEN MODE  
3
AUDIO OUT  
4 LANGUAGE  
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
7
5
Press the Num ber 5 button to select VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP.  
VCR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP  
VCR PLUS+  
CABLE/TV  
98  
99  
98  
99  
1
2
– – – – –  
1
2
>
TO SELECT CH PUSH CH UP/  
DOWN THEN ENTER CH NO.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
6
To correct a Cable/TV channel num-  
ber, repeat the steps on this page.  
To clear a Cable/TV channel num-  
ber, repeat steps 3-5 on this page.  
Then, press the CHANNEL  
(Up/Down) buttons to select it.  
Then press the CLEAR button. Press  
the STATUS/ EXIT button to exit.  
Always enter a “0” before single-  
digit channels.  
Look at the boxes you filled in on page 34. For stations whose  
VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channels do not m atch, press  
the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons until the arrow is  
beside the VCR Plus+ channel you need. Then, press the  
Num ber buttons to enter the corresponding Cable/TV  
channel from your list. (Enter a “0” before single-digit chan-  
nels.) Continue this process until you have entered all the stations  
on your list.  
VCR PLUS+ CROSS REF. MAP  
VCR PLUS+  
CABLE/TV  
98  
99  
1
2
98  
99  
– – – – – 23  
>
To select line input for the Cable/TV  
channel, press 0,0. AUX will appear  
on-screen.  
2
TO SELECT CH PUSH CH UP/  
DOWN THEN ENTER CH NO.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
When you receive the VCR from the  
factory, all the VCR Plus+ channel  
numbers and Cable/TV channel  
numbers are the same.  
7
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.  
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36 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System  
Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using the  
PlusCode programming numbers in your TV guide. Before you  
begin, make sure:  
Channels are programmed (page 12).  
The VCR Plus+ and Cable/TV channel numbers are entered  
(pages 34-35).  
3
The clock is set (page 15).  
2
5
8
0
3
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 light appears on the display panel of the VCR. If it  
does not, press the VCR/TV button once.  
Com plete each step within 60 seconds of com pleting the  
previous step. If you dont, you m ay return to step 1.  
1
4
7
2
1
6
9
+100  
PLAY  
1
+
REW  
F.FWD  
Press the VCR button, then the VCR PLUS+/ENTER but-  
ton on the remote control. The on-screen display shown below  
will appear.  
STOP  
VCR PLUS+ PROG.  
PLUS CODE : – – – – – – – –  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
2
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.  
Helpful Hints  
VCR PLUS+ PROG.  
ALL PROGRAMS IN USE will appear  
on-screen at step 1 if all timer  
recording slots are full. See page 33  
to clear a timer recording slot.  
If CODE ERROR flashes after you  
enter the PlusCode programming  
number and press the VCR  
PLUS CODE : 13285 – – –  
TO SET PUSH VCR +  
TO CORRECT PUSH CLEAR  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
PLUS+/ENTER button, the number  
you entered was incorrect or too  
short. If this happens, enter the cor-  
rect number.  
CLASH may flash on the screen at  
step 2 or at step 5. This means that  
the timer recording you just pro-  
grammed and another timer record-  
ing overlap, and thus the current  
timer recording will not be carried  
out.  
To record the program once, press the Num ber 1 button to  
select O NCE. To record the same program every day from  
Monday through Friday, press the Num ber 2 button to select  
DAILY. To record the same program every week on the same  
day (such as every Saturday), press the Num ber 3 button to  
select W EEKLY.  
VCR PLUS+ PROG.  
1 ONCE  
2 DAILY  
3 WEEKLY  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
If the end of the tape is reached  
during a timer recording, recording  
will stop. The VCR will eject the tape  
and turn itself off.  
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Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (contd) 37  
4
6 4  
Press the Num ber 1 button to record in SP speed, press  
the Num ber 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the  
Num ber 3 button to record in SLP speed. For details, see  
pages 32 and 50.  
You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at this time. Your choice  
will appear to the right of REC SPEED (but SP=1, LP=2, and SLP=3  
will continue to flash).  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
9
ONE TIME PROGRAM  
PROGRAM  
CHANNEL  
TIME ON  
TIME OFF  
REC SPEED  
1
9
+100  
10:30 PM  
11:30 PM  
SLP  
SP=1 LP=2 SLP=3  
START DATE  
10/10/97  
FRI.  
PLAY  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-  
PLETED / PLEASE TURN OFF VCR FOR TIMER RECORDING  
should appear on the screen. After three seconds, the on-screen  
display will disappear.  
5
6
Press the PO W ER button to turn off the VCR power. The  
Timer light will appear. The Timer light will flash if there is not a  
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. Just turn  
off the VCR a few minutes before the recording starts.  
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. You can remove the mes-  
sage by pressing the CLEAR button.  
Helpful Hints  
To quit the VCR Plus+ program-  
ming system at any time, press the  
STATUS/EXIT button. The display  
will disappear from the TV screen.  
If the preset time for a timer  
recording comes up during an OTR,  
the OTR has priority.  
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 record-  
ings may be lost. Reset the clock  
before re-programming the timer  
recordings.  
If you have a Cable Box, timer  
recordings are programmed differ-  
ently. See page eight for details.  
The VCR m ust be off for a  
tim er recording to take  
place! Make sure there is a  
tape in the VCR.  
See page 48 for m ore notes.  
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38 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)  
VCR 1 - Playing VCR  
VCR 2 - Recording VCR  
ANT  
ANT  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
IN  
L
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
R
R
3. RF coaxial cable  
(supplied) from  
VCR’s O UT Jack to  
TV’s ANTENNA IN  
Jack  
OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
CH4  
CH4  
IN CH3  
IN CH3  
OUT  
OUT  
1. Audio cables from AUDIO O UT Jacks of VCR 1 to AUDIO IN Jacks of VCR 2  
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.  
The instructions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The  
illustration uses two VCRs just like yours. Different VCRs may  
operate differently.  
NOTE: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video  
tapes, or other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and  
violate copyright laws.  
1
Make the connections shown above.  
2
VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR  
1. If the tape does not have a record tab, playback begins. If this  
happens, press the STOP/EJECT button on VCR 1 once.  
3
VCR 2 will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in VCR 2. Make  
sure the VCR 2 power is on and VCR 2 is in VCR position. (The VCR  
light will appear on the display panel of VCR 2. If it does not, press the  
VCR/TV button once.)  
4
Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever  
channel the CH3/CH4 switch on VCR 2 is set to.  
5
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Press the Num ber  
buttons 0, 0. A/V IN will appear on-screen.  
6
Point the rem ote control at VCR 2. Use the (Tape)  
SPEED button to select SP, LP or SLP.  
7
Press the PLAY button on VCR 1 and the REC(ord)/O TR  
button 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 Playback 39  
Repeat Playback  
Follow the steps below to program the VCR to play a tape over  
and over.  
1 2  
1
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
2
3
6
1
4
7
the main menu display.  
3
5
8
0
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 PROGRAM  
9
2 VCR SET UP  
3 TUNER SET UP  
4 SET CLOCK  
+100  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
2
STOP  
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 REPEAT PLAY  
OFF  
2 ON SCREEN MODE  
3
AUDIO OUT  
4 LANGUAGE  
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP  
4
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
Press the Num ber 1 button so that ON appears to the right of  
REPEAT PLAY on-screen.  
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit. Now, when a tape  
has finished playing, the VCR will rewind it and start playback  
again. (TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.)  
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 REPEAT PLAY on-screen.  
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to  
exit.  
The real time counter memory does  
not function during Repeat Play  
mode.  
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40 Time Search  
Tim e Search  
Follow the steps below to program the VCR to search forward or  
backward a specific length of time.  
1
2
1
Press the VCR button, then the TIME SEARCH button to  
bring up the Time Search display.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
TIME SEARCH  
0:00  
9
+100  
ENTER SEARCH TIME  
3
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
2
STOP  
W ithin 10 seconds, use the Num ber buttons to enter the  
desired length of tim e you want to skip forward or back-  
ward. For example, for 1 hour, 25 minutes, press Number but-  
tons 1, 2, 5. Or, for five minutes, press Number buttons 0, 0, 5.  
If you do not make an entry within 10 seconds, the VCR will exit  
Time Search mode.  
3
W ithin 10 seconds, press the F.FW D button or the  
REW (ind) button to skip forward or backward. The VCR will  
fast forward or rewind the tape the specified length of time, then  
begin playback. (The time counts down on-screen as the searching  
progresses.)  
Helpful Hints  
You can not enter the Time Search  
display when you are in Recording  
mode.  
You can remove the Time Search  
display by pressing the TIME  
SEARCH button once again.  
To cancel the Time Search when the  
VCR is fast forwarding or rewinding,  
press the STOP button once or the  
TIME SEARCH button twice.  
If you want to search for more than  
59 minutes, you must enter the  
length of time in hours and minutes.  
For example, to search forward 70  
minutes, press 1,1,0 at step 2.  
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Real Time Counter Memory 41  
Real Tim e Counter Mem ory  
Follow the steps below to reset the real time 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  
on the rem ote control or the STO P/EJECT button on the  
VCR to stop the tape.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
9
2
+100  
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The status display will  
appear on-screen for about five seconds.  
5
PLAY  
STOP  
TV STEREO  
1:08 PM  
CH10  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
4
3
SLP  
1 : 23 : 45  
HIFI  
1
2
3
While the status display is still on-screen, press the CLEAR  
button to reset the real time counter to zero.  
STOP  
TV STEREO  
1:08 PM  
CH10  
SLP  
0 : 00 : 00  
HIFI  
4
While the counter is still on-screen, press the MEMORY button  
so that M appears to the left of the real time counter on-screen.  
STOP  
TV STEREO  
1:08 PM  
CH10  
Helpful Hints  
The MEMORY button does not func-  
tion if Repeat Play is set to ON. To  
turn Repeat Play OFF, see Helpful  
Hints on page 39.  
SLP  
M
0 : 00 : 00  
HIFI  
To erase a Real Time Counter  
Memory, 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 try to set the real time  
counter to zero at a second location,  
the previous real time counter to zero  
setting will be erased.  
5
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  
(Fast Forward) button when tape playback is stopped.  
When the tape reaches the point at which the real time counter  
was reset to zero, the tape will stop. Press the PLAY button  
to watch the tape.  
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42 Special Effects Playback  
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)  
1
During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD (Fast Forward)  
button or the REW(ind) button. A fast forward or reverse picture  
search will begin.  
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
2
To return to playback, press the PLAY button.  
9
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)  
+100  
1
PLAY  
During tape playback, press the F.FWD (Fast Forward) button or  
the REW(ind) button, then press again. The VCR will now search  
in super high speed.  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
2
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
Viewing a Still Picture  
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button on the  
remote control or the PAUSE button on the VCR. A still picture  
(frozen image) will appear on-screen.  
2
To release the still picture and return to normal playback, press  
the PLAY button or press the PAUSE/STILL button again.  
Helpful Hints  
Slow and Still modes will automati-  
cally switch to Stop mode after five  
minutes to protect the VCR and the  
tape from damage.  
Viewing a Slow Motion Picture  
SP/LP/SLP means this feature will  
work with tapes recorded in  
Standard Play, Long Play, or Super  
Long Play.  
1
During tape playback, press the SLOW button. The tape will play  
in slow motion.  
LP/SLP means this feature will work  
with tapes recorded in Long Play or  
Super Long Play. For details about  
tape speed, see pages 32 and 50.  
If a still picture vibrates vertically,  
stabilize it by pressing the CHAN-  
NEL (Up/Down) buttons on the  
VCR (any other vertical jitter  
should be removed with your TV’s  
vertical hold control, if your TV has  
one).  
2
To release slow motion playback and return to normal playback,  
press the PLAY button or press the SLOW button again.  
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Automatic Operation Features 43  
Autom atic Playback  
When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on auto-  
matically. If the tapes record tab is missing, playback will begin.  
If a timer recording is set, 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, go into the Stop mode, eject the tape,  
then turn itself off.  
If the real time counter memory is set, the VCR will only rewind  
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.  
If the end of the tape is reached during an OTR or timer record-  
ing, recording will stop. Then, the VCR will eject the tape and turn  
itself off. The VCR will not rewind the tape.  
Tape Eject  
A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the  
VCR must be plugged in). If a Timer Recording is programmed, a  
tape can only be ejected with the power on. Make sure you insert  
a tape and turn off the power for the Timer Recording.  
Autom atic Tracking Adjustm ent  
The VCR continually adjusts tracking automatically to give you the  
best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however, you  
may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls (see  
below).  
Manual Tracking  
To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL (Up/Down)  
buttons on the VCR during tape playback.  
NOTES:  
This function is controlled only by the buttons on the VCR. The  
CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the remote control will not adjust  
tracking.  
To return tracking to the position it was in when the VCR was  
shipped from the factory, press the CHANNEL (Up) and CHANNEL  
(Down) buttons on the VCR at the same time.  
Tracking is returned to auto tracking when a tape is inserted, or  
when the STOP button is pressed to halt playback.  
• When the VCR is in Slow mode, auto tracking will not work. Instead,  
use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR to reduce noise  
lines in slow motion playback.  
• Manual tracking will not operate when the VCR is in Still mode. If  
you want to reduce noise lines in a still picture, place the VCR in Slow  
mode. Use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons on the VCR to  
remove the noise lines. Then return to Still mode.  
Before  
After  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
Tracking  
Adjustm ent  
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44 Multi-Channel Television Sound System  
Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound  
from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your  
program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your VCR will play tapes recorded in monaural  
(single-source) sound as well.  
Your VCR also will record in Hi-Fi stereo or in second audio, so when you play back that tape on the  
VCR, it will be in stereo or second audio. If you play back the tape on a VCR that cant play back tapes in  
stereo or second audio, the VCR will automatically play the tape in monaural sound.  
Read the directions on this page to familiarize yourself with your VCR’s stereo and second audio setups.  
Then follow the directions on page 45 to record in stereo or second audio and the directions on pages 46-  
47 to play back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.  
Understanding O n-Screen Displays  
When you receive a signal from a channel youre watching, portions of the on-screen display shown below  
will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control.  
The indication 2ND AUD or TV  
STEREO that appears on this side of  
the status display tells you if your  
VCR is programmed to receive a sec-  
ond audio or stereo broadcast (it can-  
not be programmed to receive both  
at the same time).  
The indication 2ND AUD or STEREO  
that appears on this side of the status  
display tells you if the program you’re  
watching is available in second audio  
or stereo.  
STOP  
TV STEREO  
12:00 AM  
CH 02  
STEREO  
2ND AUD  
This indication is not available during  
tape playback.  
SLP  
1:23:45  
HIFI  
Specifically…  
When a program broadcast in stereo is available, STEREO appears here.  
STOP  
TV STEREO  
12:00 AM  
CH 02  
STEREO  
When a program broadcast in second audio is available, 2ND AUD  
appears here.  
2ND AUD  
When a program is available both in stereo and second audio, both  
STEREO and 2ND AUD appear here. Even though a program is avail-  
able in stereo or second audio, you still must program the VCR to  
receive or record the program. Follow the directions on page 45.  
NOTE: Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and second  
audio, you cannot record in both stereo and second audio at the same time.  
SLP  
1:23:45  
HIFI  
To record and play back programs broadcast in stereo, even if you have a Mono Speaker TV, just use one  
of the connections shown, then follow the steps on pages 45-47.  
Stereo  
Speaker TV  
Monitor  
TV  
Stereo Amplifier  
or Receiver  
Mono  
Speaker TV  
OR  
OR  
Monaural Sound  
R
L
ANT  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
RF coaxial cable (supplied) from VCRs  
O UT Jack to TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack  
OUT  
IN  
R
OUT  
VIDEO  
CH4  
IN CH3  
Audio cables from  
AUDIO O UT Jacks of  
VCR to AUDIO IN Jacks  
of Stereo Am plifier or  
Receiver  
OUT  
Video cable from VIDEO O UT Jack of VCR  
to VIDEO IN Jack of m onitor TV  
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Multi-Channel Television Sound System (contd) 45  
1
1 2  
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
2
5
8
0
3
1
4
7
2
6
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
9
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 TV  
3
6
2 CABLE TV  
ON  
+100  
3 AUTO PROGRAMMING  
4 ADD/DELETE CH  
5 CH MEMORY REVIEW  
6 TV STEREO  
ON  
7 2ND AUDIO  
5
4
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
3
Press the Num ber 6 button to select TV STEREO or the  
Num ber 7 button to select 2ND AUDIO. ON will appear to  
the right of your selection.  
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.  
5
To play a tape, press the PLAY button. O r, to record,  
select the channel to be recorded using the CHANNEL  
(Up/Down) buttons, then go to step 6.  
6
Press the REC(ord)/O TR button to start recording.  
Helpful Hints  
You can only receive and record in  
stereo or second audio programs  
that are broadcast in second audio  
or stereo. You can only play in  
stereo or second audio tapes that  
were recorded in stereo or second  
audio. Please see page 44 to deter-  
mine if the program you want to  
watch/record is being broadcast in  
stereo or second audio.  
If you select second audio when  
second audio is not available, the  
VCR will record normal audio.  
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46 Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System  
Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are automati-  
cally recorded in Hi-Fi stereo sound. To play in Hi-Fi stereo tapes  
recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, however, youll need to follow the steps  
below.  
1 2  
3
5
1
2
5
8
0
3
1
4
7
4
Press the VCR button, then the MENU button to bring up  
the main menu display.  
6
9
+100  
2
Press the Num ber 2 button to select VCR SET UP.  
PLAY  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
1 REPEAT PLAY  
2 ON SCREEN MODE  
3 AUDIO OUT  
4 LANGUAGE  
5 VCR PLUS+ REF. MAP  
OFF  
STOP  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
3
Press the Num ber 3 button to select AUDIO OUT.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 HIFI  
ON  
2 MONO  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
Helpful Hints  
All programs are automatically  
recorded in both Hi-Fi stereo sound  
and in monaural sound.  
The audio level of a tape recorded  
in Hi-Fi stereo will differ from the  
audio level of a tape not recorded  
in Hi-Fi stereo.  
4
Press the Num ber 1 button to select HIFI. ON will appear to  
the right of HIFI on-screen.  
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 HIFI  
2 MONO  
ON  
• Normally, HIFI should be selected  
from the AUDIO OUT menu for  
playback with Hi-Fi sound. But, you  
can change the selection to MONO  
if you want monaural audio play-  
back. To do this, follow steps 1 - 3  
above. At step 4, press the Number  
2 button to select MONO. Press  
the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.  
HIFI will disappear from the status  
display.  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.  
If you play non-Hi-Fi tapes while the  
VCR is set to HIFI, HIFI will disap-  
pear from the status display and the  
tape will play in monaural sound.  
Please see additional notes  
on page 49.  
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Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System (contd) 47  
7
6
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.  
7
2
5
8
0
3
1
4
7
Press the Num ber 3 button to select TUNER SET UP.  
8
9
6
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN  
1 TV  
9
2 CABLE TV  
ON  
3 AUTO PROGRAMMING  
4 ADD/DELETE CH  
5 CH MEMORY REVIEW  
6 TV STEREO  
+100  
ON  
7 2ND AUDIO  
TO END PUSH EXIT  
PLAY  
+
REW  
F.FWD  
STOP  
8
Press the Num ber 6 button to select TV STEREO. ON will  
appear to the right of TV STEREO on-screen.  
6
9
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.  
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48 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.  
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 and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See page  
15 to reset your clock. See pages 30-37 to reprogram your timer recordings.  
A TV program cannot be recorded.  
Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Digital Satellite System (if  
applicable) (pages six-10).  
Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).  
Check the TV/VCR position (page 24).  
Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six-nine).  
The VCR will not perform a tim er recording.  
Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 30-37).  
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 (page 15).  
The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one  
minute occurs during the timer recording, even if the power comes back on afterward.  
If you have a Cable Box, timer recordings are programmed differently. (See page eight for details.)  
It is best to finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled  
to begin.  
12 PM is noon; 12 AM is midnight.  
The VCR did not record the com plete O TR or tim er recording.  
• The end of the tape was reached before the end of the recording. The VCR will eject the tape and turn  
itself off.  
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 con-  
verter box.  
With many satellite hookups, if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your VCR to your  
TV, you will have to put your VCR in Line Input mode. To enter Line Input mode, press 0, 0 on the  
VCR’s remote control. A/V IN will appear on your TV screen briefly.  
Line Input m ode  
If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (A/V IN will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the  
CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.  
Daylight-Saving Tim e  
When automatic Daylight-Saving Time is set, the clock time will change automatically as follows: on the  
first Sunday in April, from 2 AM to 3 AM; on the last Sunday in October, from 2 AM to 1 AM.  
During the April time change, a timer recording programmed to start between 2 AM and 3 AM will not  
record. A timer recording programmed to end between 2 AM and 3 AM will end when the clock moves  
forward (2 AM).  
During the October time change, a recording cannot be started between the second 1 AM and 1:59 AM.  
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.  
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There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.  
Make sure the TV and the Cable Box, if applicable, are on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4  
switch (pages six-nine).  
Make sure the VCR is in VCR position (page 24). The VCR light will appear on the display panel of the  
VCR when the VCR is in VCR position.  
Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.  
Adjust the tracking (page 43).  
The Num ber buttons wont work for channels above 69.  
Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 12), then let the VCR program the channels.  
Tape cannot be inserted.  
Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.  
Make sure a tape isnt already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.  
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 an AC (alternating current) 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.  
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 (page five).  
Channels above 13 cannot be received.  
Select CABLE TV at the TUNER SET UP menu (page 12), then let the VCR program the channels.  
Poor reception  
You may need to tune your TV again.  
The VCR cannot be controlled with the rem ote control.  
Make sure the VCR light appears on the VCR display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button  
once.  
Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor (page 24).  
Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.  
Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).  
Press the VCR button, then try the other VCR function buttons.  
TV program s cannot be watched norm ally.  
Put the VCR in TV position. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR light disappears from the display  
panel. For details see pages 21 and 24.)  
Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Digital Satellite System (if  
applicable). (See pages six-10 for details.)  
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound  
• During playback, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is  
normal.  
When connecting the VCR to a stereo TV, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to con-  
nect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, and if the TV is in Line  
(Auxiliary) Input mode.  
When you connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo  
light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the status display indicates you are receiving a stereo sig-  
nal, you are receiving a stereo signal. This is normal.  
• If Hi-Fi audio continually reverts to normal audio during playback, you may want to change AUDIO OUT  
to MONO at step 4 on page 46.  
Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play back in Hi-Fi audio. Tapes recorded in normal audio will  
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50 Glossary  
AUDIO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR  
which are used to record audio from another source (IN) or to  
send audio to another source (OUT).  
Autom atic Channel Program m ing: process in which the  
VCR scans all available channels and places the ones you receive  
in its memory. Then, when you push 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 frequency; channels 14 - 69).  
Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable  
Box.  
Cable Box O utput Channel: Channel 3 or 4.  
Dubbing: copying a tape using a second VCR.  
Fram e: a single still picture.  
HQ : high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides  
enhanced picture detail.  
Line Input: The channel to which you set your VCR during dub-  
bing. The line input channel is always channel 00.  
If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (A/V IN will appear on  
your TV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons  
or use the Number buttons to select another channel.  
Mode: a VCR operation.  
O TR: one touch recording; programming a timed recording that  
starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours,  
whichever you specify.  
Rem ote Control: the small electronic unit that came with your  
VCR; allows you to operate your VCR from a distance. You may  
be able to operate your TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite System  
with the remote control.  
RF coaxial cable: The cable supplied with your VCR. Use it to  
connect your VCR to your TV (or Cable Box, if applicable). The  
supplied cable is a snap-on type. However, you may also use a  
screw-on type if you prefer.  
Special Effects: forward and reverse searching; viewing a still  
picture; slow motion.  
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during a recording.  
SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a  
T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.  
LP (long play) – average tape speed (recording time for a T120  
tape is approximately four hours).  
SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for  
a T120 tape is approximately six hours).  
VCR: video cassette recorder.  
VIDEO IN/O UT Jacks: jacks located on the back of the VCR  
which are used to record video from another source (IN) or send  
video to another source (OUT).  
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Specifications 51  
Video Heads  
Four heads – Hi-Fi  
Video Signal  
EIA standards; NTSC color  
Antenna  
VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal  
VHF O utput Signal  
Channel 3 or 4 (switchable)  
75 ohms unbalanced  
Power Requirem ent  
120V AC; 60Hz  
Power Consum ption  
20W  
O perating Tem perature  
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)  
Relative Hum idity  
10% to 80%  
W eight  
6.17 lbs. (2.8 kg.)  
Dim ensions  
14-3/16” (W) x 3-1/16” (H) x 9-1/16” (D)  
(360 mm x 92mm x 230mm)  
Tuner Broadcast Channels  
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69  
Cable TV Channels  
2 – 13  
Midband: A – 1  
Superband: J – W  
Hyperband: A-5 – A-1  
Special Channel: 5A  
Ultraband: 37 – 94, 100 – 125  
NOTE: Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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RENEWED  
90 DAY  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
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Index 53  
ac power cord.................................25  
accessories .......................................56  
ant(enna) in jack...................6-10, 25  
audio in/out jacks.......10, 25, 38, 50  
automatic  
memory button........................20, 41  
menu button ....................................20  
mts broadcast stereo system....44-45  
mute button.....................................21  
stereo  
broadcast  
receiving...........................44-45  
recording..........................44-45  
hookups.......................................44  
still picture........................................42  
stop button ......................................21  
stop/eject button ............................24  
super high speed searching ..........42  
super long play .........................32, 50  
playback .......................................43  
rewind, eject, off........................43  
number buttons ..............................20  
on screen off mode........................22  
on screen on mode........................22  
on screen status displays ..............22  
one touch recording......................29  
out jack.....................................6-9, 25  
batteries ..............................................5  
cable/dss button ..................5, 19, 21  
cassette compartment ...................23  
cassette-inside light ........................23  
ch3/ch4 switch ........................6-9, 25  
channel  
table of contents...............................4  
tape  
pause button....................................24  
pause/still button...............21, 27, 42  
play button ..................20, 24, 26, 42  
playing................................................26  
power  
button....................................20, 24  
cord ..............................................25  
pwr(power). light............................23  
duplication...................................38  
eject ................................21, 24, 43  
speed .....................................32, 50  
time (setting)....................................15  
time search button..................20, 40  
timer  
above 100....................................20  
adding...........................................13  
deleting ........................................13  
memory .......................................12  
programming ..............................12  
reviewing .....................................14  
up/down buttons.........21, 24, 43  
clear button...............................21, 41  
clock display.....................................23  
clock setting.....................................15  
connections ..................................6-10  
contents, table of..............................4  
controls  
light ...............................................23  
recording  
cancelling................................33  
checking..................................33  
setting...............................30-32  
with the vcr plus+  
rear panel .........................................25  
rec/otr button.............20, 24, 27, 29  
rec(ord) light....................................23  
recording  
programming system.....34-37  
tracking..............................................43  
tv  
basic..............................................27  
one channel/  
remote ...................................20-21  
vcr ...........................................23-25  
counter only mode.........................22  
watching another.......................28  
timer.......................................30-33  
with the vcr plus+  
button...............................5, 18, 21  
controls......................5, 18, 20-21  
hookups ...................................6-10  
position.................................21, 24  
programming system..........34-37  
remote control  
daylight-saving time ........................16  
display panel.....................................23  
duplication........................................38  
buttons...................................20-21  
sensor...........................................24  
using................................................5  
repeat playback ...............................39  
rerecording ......................................38  
rew(ind) button........................20, 24  
rf coaxial cable .................6-9, 38, 50  
vcr  
button......................................5, 21  
light ...............................................23  
plus+  
eject button......................................21  
erase prevention ...............................5  
programming system..........34-37  
plus+/enter button.......20, 34-37  
position.................................21, 24  
vcr/tv button.............................21, 24  
video in/out jacks.......10, 25, 38, 50  
volume up/down buttons..............21  
f.fwd button........................21, 24, 42  
front panel........................................24  
safety precautions.............................3  
satellite hookups.............................48  
searching...........................................42  
second audio broadcast  
receiving...........................44-45  
recording..........................44-45  
sensor (remote)..............................24  
slow  
button ..........................................21  
motion..........................................42  
slp ................................................32, 50  
sp .................................................32, 50  
speed button....................................20  
standard play.............................32, 50  
status display....................................22  
status/exit button.....................20, 22  
glossary..............................................50  
helpful hints................................48-49  
hi-fi stereo sound system .......46-47  
hookups  
warranty............................................52  
with cable box..........................8-9  
with stereo tv.............................10  
without cable box....................6-7  
language selection....................11, 17  
line input mode .................12, 38, 50  
long play.....................................32, 50  
lp..................................................32, 50  
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Check to be sure the items on this page are packed  
with your VCR. These accessories are provided to help  
you use or set up your VCR.  
Rem ote Control (4835 218 37192)  
Two “AA” Batteries (4835 138 17012)  
RF Coaxial Cable, 75 ohm (4835 323 27011)  
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  
Or, call 1-800-851-8885.  
IB7839E001  
Printed In China  
Printed In Hong Kong  
0VMN01943 / H7425UD * * * * *  
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