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Introduction 3
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Welcome to yourVCR owner's manual• :..,_, _ _
This manualhassevensections:SettingUpYourVCR; Description of Controls; BasicOperations; Recording;
Playing;Stereo Features;and Information You May Need.The instructions explain all of theVCR_ features,
which are listed below.You cannot hurt yourVCR by trying the features?So read on - and relax.
Features
HQ (High Quality) System
Automatic Channel Programming
On-Screen Displaysin Englishor Spanish
Display Panel
• MTS (Multi-Channel TelevisionSound) System
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
Automatic TrackingAdjustment
One Touch Recording
Unattended (Timer) Recording
SpecialEffects Playback:Forward and ReverseSearching;Still;
Slow Motion
Remote Control With Capability to Operate TV, Cable Box, and
Digital Satellite System
Repeat Playback
Automatic Operation Features
RealTime Counter
• Daylight-SavingTime
TheVCR Plus+ Programming System
Time SearchFunction
Automatic Head Cleaner
Automatic Clock Setting
• Jog& Shuttle Control
Safety Precautions
Warning_To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
FCC Warning:Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment void the user's authority to operate it.
ThisVCR, equipped with a HQ (High Quality) system, is compati-
ble with existingVHS (video home system) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company recommends that you use
only video cassette tapes that havebeen tested and inspected for
use in two, four, six,and eight hourVCRs, and which are labeled
with thelV-W-_mark.The use of tapes that havenot been inspected
for use in two, four, six,and eight hourVCRs may result in poor
picture quality and excessivedeposits on the video heads,which
may not be covered by the warranty ifdamageoccurs.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is pro-
vided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines
for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry ,as possible.
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company.All rights
reserved.VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.TheVCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Before doing anything else,record
the VCR'smodel and serial numbers
in the spaces provided on page two.
These numbers will help us assist
you if you ever call for help.
4 Tableof Contents
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Setting UpYourVCR .......... _'" _ _ _'"_°
Introduction . ......... ....... .............. ............. _.. ..... '..... _3 ........
Table of Contents ....... .......................... ..... .
Before UsingYour VCR '".5
Hookups Without a Cable Box .......................................... 6-7
Hookups With a Cable Box/Digital Satellite System .8-9
Hookups With a Stereo TV I 0
Turning on Your VCR I I
Channel Memory .12-13
Setting the Clock .......................... .... ..................... 14-17
Daylight-Saving Time Selection ............................................ 18
Language Selection .................................................... 19
Setting the Remote to Operate a TV .20
Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/Digital Satellite System .............. 21
Description of Controls
Remote Control Buttons ............................................. 22-24
VCR Display Panel .................................................. ...25
Front Panel ........................................................ 26-27
Rear Panel ........................................................... 28
On-Screen Status Displays ............................................... 29
Basic Operations
Playing .............................................................. 30
Recording ........................................................... 31
Recording
Recording One Channel/Watching Another ................................. 3_
One Touch Recording .................................................... 33
Timer Recording .................................................. ...34-37
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ........ .................... 38-39
Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System .................. 40-41
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) ........................................... 42
Playing
Repeat Playback ........................................................ 43
Time Search ............................ ................... •...... ....44
Real Time Counter Memory .............................................. 45
Special Effects Playback ............................................... 46-47
Automatic Operation Features ......................................... 48-49
Stereo Features
MTS Broadcast Stereo System ......................................... 50-51
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System ............................................ 52-53
Information You May Need
Helpful Hints ................................................... :..54-55
Glossary ............................................................ 56
Specifications ................................... '...................... 57
Limited Warrant 7 ..................................................... 58
Index ............................................................... 59
Supplied Accessories ................................................... 60
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the
remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting the lid.
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their polarities (+ and - ends) aligned as indicated.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
Using the Remote Control
Point the remote control at the VCR's remote sensor (see page
27) when usingthe remote control to operate the VCR. Point
the remote controlat theTV when usingthe remote control to
operate the T_. Point the remote control at the Cable Box or
Digital Satellite System when usingthe remote control to oper-
ate the Cable Box or Satellite System.
Do not put objects between the remote control andthe VCR.
Before you usethe remote control to operate theVCR, you
must first press the VCR button.
Before you usethe remote control to operate your T_, you
must first press the TV button.
Before you usethe remote control to operate your Cable Box
or Digital Satellite System,you must first press the CBIdDSS
button.
Erasure Prevention
Video cassette tapeshaverecord tabs to ensure that recordings
are not accidentally erased.
I
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a
sscrewdriver.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
VCR maintenance
In thisVCl_ 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 theVCR.
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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The basicVCR/TV connection - antenna/cable to VCR to TV - is shown below. If you have a
Cable Box or a Digital Satellite System, please refer to pages eight-nine. If you have a Stereo
TV, please go to page 10.After you hook up theVCR, please go to page I I to turn on theVC!
I
Disconnect the antenna or cable from yourTV.
Cable
(75 ohm)
IN
Jack
(on back of TV)
2
Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack of yourVCR.
Antenna
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Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) to the OUT Jack on the back of the
VCR and to the ANTENNA IN Jack on theTV. (You may use either asnap-on type
(supplied) or screw-o ntype of coaxial cable, whichever you prefer.)
OUT
Antenna
or Cable
I_NC ANTENNA IN Jack
H3 (on back of TV)
RF coaxial cable example only
4
Plug in the TV and the VCR.
5
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of theVCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used or least used in )'our area.To operate yourVCR with your TV, set
the'IV to the same channel. For example, when playing a tape, if the CH3/CH4
switch is set to CH3, the TV should be on channel 3.
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Switch
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CH3 CH4
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You are ready to turn on theVCR. Please go to page I I before turning on the
VCR.
8 Hookups With aCable.8ox/DigitalSatelliteSystem
Satellite System,VCR, and TV as shown below, the features described on this page will be
available.
I. Connect a Cable signal to the _'_ 3. Use a second RF coax-
IN Jack on the Cable Box/DSS ial cable to connect the
receive_ _ OUT Jack on the VCR to ,_
"_, theTV's ANTENNA IN
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This connection allows you to view any channel. After you connect the Cable Box/Digital
Recording/Viewing Any Channel
I
With the VCR on and inVCR position (the VCR light will appear
on the display panel), use the CHANNEL (UplDown) buttons
or the Number buttons to set theVCR to the Cable
Box/DSS Receiver output channel (channel 03 or 04).
2
Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR.
.
Select the channel you want to watch or record at the
Cable BoxiDSS Receiver.
Watching TV With the VCR Off
I
Use the TV channelselectortoset the TV to the Cable
BoxiDSS Receiver output channel (channel 3 or 4).
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable
Box/DSS Receiver.
Timer Recordings
With this connection, you may set atimer recording as described
on pages 34-37. However', you must remember the followin_.
You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a
time.
Set the TV and the VCR to the Cable Box/DSS Receiver output
channel (channel 03 or 04).
When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to
record, select channel 03 or 04 _(the Cable Box/DSS Receiver
output channel). (This is step 5 on page 35.)
Set your Cable Box/DSS Receiver to the channel you want to
record.
Leave the Cable Box/DSS Receiver on while you are recording.
With this hookup,channels cannot
be changed at the VCR.You must
select channels at the Cable
Box/DSS Receiver.
You can not view a channel other
than the one you are recording (the
instructions on page 32 do not work
with this hookup).
You cannot program channels with
this hookup (as discussed on page
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This connection allows you to program an unattended recording of more than one unscram-
bled channel and to watch one channel while recording another.After you connect theVCR,
Cable Box/Digital Satellite System, and "IV as shown below, the features on this page will be
available.
I. Connect aCable
signalto theVCR's
ANT(enna) IN Jack.
2.Usean RF coaxial cable (supplied)to connect
the OUT Jackon theVCR to the IN Jackon the
Cable Box/DSS Receiver.
3.Use asecond RFcoaxialcableto connect the OUT Jackon the Cable
Box/DSSReceiver to the ANTENNA IN Jackon the back of the TV.
Recording One Channel/VVatching Another
I
Put the Cable Box/DSSReceiver on the same channelastheVCR's
CH3/CH4 switch. Put the"IV on the same channel.
With theVCR in VCR position (theVCR light will appear on the dis-
play panel),usethe CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons at the VCR to
select the channelyou want to record. Start the recording.
2
Press the VCR/TV button once to put the VCR in TV posi-
tion. (TheVCR light will disappear.)
3
Use the TV channel selector to put the TV on the Cable
BoxiDSS Receiver output channel (channel 03 or 04).
4
Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DSS
Receiver.
TV ANTENNA IN Jack
Playing aTape
I
Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR inVCR position(the
VCR lightwill appearon the display panel).
2
Make sure the Cable BoxiDSS Receiver is on the same chan-
nel as theVCR's CH3/CH4 switch.
3
Use the'IV channel selector to put the TV on the same channel.
4
Press the PLAY button to play the tape. channels with this connection.
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Audio Cable
Audio and Video cables are not supplied.
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Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) IN Jack
on the back of theVCR.
2
Connect a video cable to the yellowVIDEO OUT Jack on
the back of theVCR.Then, connect the other end of the
video cable to the VIDEO IN Jack on yourTV.
3
Connect an audio cable to the red and white AUDIO
OUT Jacks on the back of theVCR.Then, connect the
other end of the audio cable to the AUDIO IN Jacks on
your TV.
4
Turn on yourTV, making sure it isin Line Input mode. Please
refer to yourTV owner'smanualfor details.
Astereo audio cable (not supplied)
isused here to deliver audio to the
TV's left and right channels.
The TV must be in IJne Input mode.
Pleaserefer to your TV owner's
manual.
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Before turning on yourVCR, make sure there are batteries in the
remote control and the VCR and TV are connected correctly. L
Follow the steps on this page only when you plug theVCR
power cord into the wall outlet for the first time. II
You may not be able to program channels at step 5 if you are I
using a Cable Box.
I
Press theVCR button, then the POWER button. The VCR
light andthe PVVI_(power) lightwill appearon the displaypanel.
2
Turn on the TV at the TV. Set it to the same channel as
the CH31CH4 switch on the back of theVCR.The language
select displayscreen shown below will appear. (If the displaydoes
not appear,check your hookups,then follow the steps on page 12to
program channels and page 19 to select a language.)
SELECT PUSH NO, SHOWN 1
ENGUSH ON
F_PAI_OL
KE SELECTION OR
H MENUTO CONTINUE
3
Press the Number I button to select English on-screen dis-
plays.ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on-screen. Or,
press the Number 2 button for Spanish on-screen displays.SI
will appear to the right of ESPAI_IOL on-screen.
4
Press the MENU button. The channel program display shown
below will appear.The displaywill disappear after about 60 sec-
onds if you do not press any buttons.
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SH CH UP KEY
5
Press the CHANNEL (Up) button to begin automatic
channel programming. AUTO SET PROCEEDING PLEASE
WAIT will appear on-screen.The VCR will place all of the channels
you receive into its memory, so when you scan through channels
using the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons, you'll only scan through
channels that you receive.When all channels are programmed,
CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly.Then the TV
will go to the lowest channel programmed.
3
Turn on the TV.
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Toskip this feature and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab remaved. Or, to skip step
3, press the MENU button.All on-
screen displays will be in English.To
skip step 5, press the STOPbutton.
Channels will not be programmed,
and CHANNELS NOT SETwill
appear on-screen.
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 SIGNALSmessage
will appear on-screen. Co.nnectan
antenna or cable to the VCR's
ANT(enna) IN Jack and try again.
Youmay need to follow the steps on
page 12.
When the clock is not set, :
will appear on the display panel.
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Programming 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.
Press theVCR button.
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Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.
I! ELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
PROGRAM
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
END PUSH EXIT
Press the Number 3 button to selectTUNER SET UR
TOI ELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1
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TO END PUSH EXIT
4
Press the Number I button to selectTV (if you have an anten-
na) or the Number 2 button to select CABLE TV (if you have a
cable connection). ON will appear to the right of your choice.
5
Press the Number 3 button to selec_AUTO PROGRAM-
MING. MEMORIZED CHANNEL /PLEASEWAIT will appear on-
screen.TheVCR will place all the channels you receive into its
memory.
6
Wait for a few minutes 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 theVCR's memory will appear on-screen. Now when you
press the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons, you will scan only
through channels you receive.
3&5
You can not enter the TUNER SET
UP menu when you are in IJne
Input made.
13neInput made will always be
stored in the VCR'smemory as
channel 001 or 002.When you
select channel O01 or 002 with the
CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons or
the Number buttons, AV REAR ar AV
FRONT will appear on the screen
briefly.
You may not be able to program
channels if you are using a Cable
Box/DSS Receiver. See pages eight-
nine for details.
Toswitch between TV and CABLETV
selectJon,repeat the steps an this
page.
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ChannelMemory(cont'd),13
I
Press the VCR button.
2
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.
3
Press the Number 3 button to selectTUNER SETUP.
4
Press the Number 4 button to selectADD/DELETE CH.
END PUSH EXIT
I DD CHI2
END PUSH EXIT
5
Use the Number buttons to enter the Channel number.
SELECT PUSH NUMBER
6
Press the Number I button to add that channel or the
Number 2 button to delete that channel. Or, press the
Number 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.
7
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.
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2
3
5
Reviewing Programmed Channels
I. Press theVCR button.
2. Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.
3. Press the Number 3 button to selectTUNER SET UP.
4. Press the Number 5 button to select CH MEMORY REVIEW.A list of programmed channels will appear
on-screen.
If allthe programmed channelsdon't fit on the screen,pressthe Number I button to see the remain-
ingchannels.Then pressthe Number 2 button to return to the first screen of channels.
If you do not pressany buttons within I0 seconds,you will either go to the next screen of channelsor
return to the previous menu display.
5.Pressthe STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit.
i4 Settingthe,Cl0ck
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There aretwo waysto set the clock.With manualclock setting,
you tell theVCR the current time.With automatic clock setting,
theVCR gets the current time from your local PBSstation. It
keeps track of the time by constantly referring to the time broad-
casted by your PBSstation.
If you are using a Cable Box or Digital Satellite System,
you must set the clock manually.
Followthe instructionsunder either manualclock setting or auto-
matic clock setting (page 16)to set theVCR's clock. Before you
begin,make sure:
TheVCR ishooked up and turned on, and channels are pro-
grammed into theVCR's memory (see pagessix - 12).
TheVCR is inVCR position. (TheVCR light will appear on the
displaypanel.If it does not, press theVCR/TV button once.)
You makeeach entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry. (If
you do not, you may start againat step I.)
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Manual Clock Setting
sstheVCR button. _-
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu display.
1
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the Number 4 button to select SETCLOCK.
UTO CLOCK [ON]
MANUAL CLOCK
GHT SVGTIME [ON]
t4SETTIME ZONE
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TO SELECT PUSH NO. $HOVVN
'_END PUSH EXIT
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Press the Number 2 button to select SETMANUAL CLOCK.
IO TIME - - :- -
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Todisplay the time on-screen,press
the STATUSIEXIT button.A status
display, which includesthe tirne, will
appear on the TV screen for about
five seconds. For details, see"On-
ScreenStatus Displays"on page 29.
If you press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton whileyou are se_ng the clock,
the TV screen will return to the pro-
gram you were watching. If this hap-
pens, start over.
Power failures that last for more
than one minute can cause you to
lose your clock setting if);ou set the
clock manually. If this happens, reset
the clock.
If the clock is not set, - - :- -will
appear on the display panel. The
time will appear on the display
panel when the clock is set.
SettingtheClock(cont'd)15
5
Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two
Number buttons for the minute(s).Then press I for AM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 2:15 PM, press 02, 15, 2.
Enter a0 before asingle digit number.
Entries that do not match theVCR's internal calendar will cause
a question mark (?) to appear on-screen.
To make corrections, press the CLEAR button until the space
for the number you want to correct is flashing.Then enter the
correct number.
iO TIME 02:15 PM 1
MONTH --I- -/- -
CORRECT I_ISH CLEAR
END PUSH EXIT
6
Press two Number buttons for the month, two Number
buttons for the day, and two Number buttons for the year.
For example, for July I, 1997, press 07, 0I, 97.The day of the week
will appear automatically.
CORRECT PUSH CLEAR
END PUSH EXIT
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Press the STATUS/EXIT button to start the clock. The
screen will return to the program you were watching.The time
will appear on theVCR display panel.
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Automatic Clock Setting
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Press theVCR button, then press the MENU button to
bring up the main menu display.
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
END PUSH EXIT
2
Press the Number 4 button to select SET CLOCK.
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I AUTO CLOCK [ON]
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3DAYUGHT SVG TIME [ON]
4 SET'lIME ZONE
SET CLOCK MANUALLY "1
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
TOEND PUSH EXIT
3 2
If OFF appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK, press the
Number I button once. A new displayscreen will appear. Go to
step 4. Or, if ON appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK,
press the Number I button twice. A new display screen will
appear.Go to step 4.
4
If you want theVCR to locate a local PBS station from
which to take the time, press the Number I button to
select SET PBS CH.AUTO. When the current time appears
on-screen, you're finished. Press the STATUSIEXIT button to exit.
Or, you may be prompted to turn off the VCR. Press the STA-
TUS/EXIT button, then go to step 5.
NOTE."CANNOT FIND PBSCLOCK DATA may flash on-screen.In this
case, tell the VCRthe PBSstation from which to take the time.
If you want to tell theVCR the PBS station from which
to take the time, press the Number 2 button to select
SET PBS CH. MANUAL, then use the Number buttons
to enter the channel number of the desired PBS station.
When the current time appears on-screen, you're finished. Press
the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.
NOTE: CANNOT FIND PBS CLOCK DATA may flash on-screen.In this
case, press the Number I button to choose SELECTNEW PBSCH.,
then use the Number buttons to enter the channel number of another
PBSstation. Or, press the Number 2 button to select SET PBSCH.
AUTO.Press the STATUS/EXIT button, then go to step 5.
5
Turn off the VCR power, and leave it off for several min-
utes. When the current time appears on theVCR display panel, the
clock is set.You may turn on theVCR again.
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4
For Automatic Clock Setting
If you enter an incorrectPBSchan-
nel number at step 4,press the
CLEARbutton, then enter the cor-
rect channel number.
If you have an antenna, you may
select channels 2 -69 at step 4. If
you have a cable connection, you
may select channels I -125.
If you select SETPBS CH.AUTO at
step 4, you cannot manually select
the PBSchannel from which you
want the VCR to take the time.
*The clock cannot be set automati-
cally if you don't receive a channel
that carries a time signal in your
area. Set the clock manually.
If there are only a few channels in
your area that carry time signals,
setting the clock automatically may
take several minutes. If nothing hap-
pens even after you wait several
minutes, set the clock manually.
You cannot select AUTO CLOCK at
step 3 during tape playback. I
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I
Press theVCR button, then press the MENU button to
bring up the main menu display.
VCR SET UP
TUNER SET UP
SET CLOCK
END PUSH EXIT
2
_--Ty SET CLOCK
UTO CLOCK [ON]
MANUAL CLOCK
UGHT SVG TIME [ON]
I 4 SET TIME ZONE
(AUTO
JSET CLOCK MANUALLY
\TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
'_,,,TO END PUSH EXIT
Press the Number 4 button to select SET CLOCK.
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3
Press the Number 4 button to select SETTIME ZONE.
Ii SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN 1
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CONTINUE PUSH MENU
4
Find your time zone, then press the Number button to
select it. You will return to the previous menu.The time zone you
selected will appear beneath SETTIME ZONE.
FsETCLOOK1
UTO CLOCK [ON]
(I_ET MANUAL CLOCK
I 3 DAYUGHT SVGTIME [ON]
I4SETTIHE ZONE
] (ATLANTIC)
J CABLE BOX USERS
J SET CLOCK MANUALLY
\TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
0 END PUSH EXIT
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit. Or, to set the
clock, go to step 6.
6
Press the Number I button to selectAUTO CLOCK. (See
page 16 for details.)
5
6
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3
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I
Press theVCR button.
2
With the clock set, press the MENU button to bring up the
main menu display.
iOoSTSHOo1
PROGRAM
2 VCR SET UP
3 TUNER SET UP
4 SET CLOCK
END PUSH EXIT
3
Press the Number 4 button to select SET CLOCK.
f sETc_O_K 1
IIAUTO CLOCK [ON]
2SET MANUAL CLOCK
3DAYUGHT SVG TIME [ON]
4SETTIME ZONE
AUTO)
CABLE BOX USERS
SET CLOCK MANUALLY
TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
_TOEND PUSH EXIT
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4
Press the Number 3 button so that OFF (or ON) appears to
the right of DAYLIGHT SVG TIME.
_.cA Y SET CLOCK 1
UTO CLOCK [ON]
MANUAL CLOCK
LIGHT SVGTIME [OFF]
I4SETTIME ZONE
AUTO)
J CABLEBOXUSERS
lSET CLOCK MANUALLY
_TO SELECT PUSH NO. SHOWN
_TO END PUSH EXIT
5
PHILIPS
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit.
3
Press the Number 2 button to selectVCR SET UP.
REPEAT PLAY OFF
ON SCREEN MODE
AUDIO Ol.,q"
LANGUAGE
VCR PLUS+ REE HAP
END PUSH EXIT
4
Press the Number 4 button to select LANGUAGE.
ENGLISH ON
ESPAQOL
KE SELECTION OR
H MENUTO CONTINUE
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PHILIPS
3
Press the Number I button if you want the on-screen displays
in English.ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on-screen. Or,
press the Number 2 button if you want the on-screen displays
in Spanish.SI will appear to the right of ESPAI_IOL on-screen.
6
Press the MENU button to exit_
He pfu Hant
If you accidentally select Spanish
on-screendisplays and need English
on-screen displays:
I. Press the VCRbutton.
2. Pressthe MENU button.
3. Pressthe Number 2 button to
select PREPARELAVCR.
4. Pressthe Number 4 button to
select LENGUAJF_
5. Pressthe Number I button to
select ENGUSH.
6. Pressthe MENU button to exit.
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Your VCR remote control may operate your TV. If the remote
control doesn't operate your'IV now, follow the steps below to
program your remote control.
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1&6 2 -
"IV code.
I
Point the remote control at your "IV and press the "IV button.
Then, press the POWER button. If your'IV turns on or off,
try the other TV buttons (see pages 22 -24). If yourTV doesn't
turn on or off, or if the other buttons don't work, go to step 2.
2
Find the brand of yourTV on the list below, and remem-
ber the two-digit number to the right of it.
TV CODES
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
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
3
Press and release the MUTE button.
4
Within 30 seconds after releasing the MUTE button, press and
release the TV button.
Within 30 seconds after releasing the TV button, use the
Number buttons to enter the two-digit code for yourTV
brand. For example, if you have a Zenith TV, press Number but-
tons I, 5.
6
Try step I again. If the remote control works your TV, you're
finished. If the remote control still doesn't work your'l'V, repeat
steps 2 -5, usinganother code.
There is no guarantee that the
remote will work your TV.
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PHILIPS
4
3
Although the remote control that
comes with yourVCRwill work most
Magnavox TVs,as well as many TVs
sold under other brand names, it is
possiblethat the remote control will
not operate your T_.
The remote control may only operate
some features of yourT!Z.For exam-
ple, the remote control may turn on
the TV power, but it may not change
channels at the T_.
If you can not change the channels
at the TV by using the Number but-
tons,press the VCRPLUS+/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.
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